This George Strait talk is taking me back. I'll admit I couldn't think of a single George Strait song off the top of my head just now despite country being my genre of choice in the early-mid 90s, but a quick Google search reveals some good "THAT songs." Maybe I'll do a George Strait deep dive next time I'm on a country music kick.

Speaking of kicks, I am still upping the irons. Last 10!

Iron Maiden- To Tame A Land
Iron Maiden- Empire of the Clouds
Iron Maiden- Children of the Damned
Iron Maiden- Alexander The Great
Iron Maiden- Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Iron Maiden- Dance of Death
Iron Maiden- Paschendale
Iron Maiden- Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden- Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden- Empire of the Clouds ("new" Top 10 Maiden song. Parts of it actually remind me of Harry Chapin at his most epic)

Since we've been talking about country, here's a great tune from one of the GOATS.

Jul 29, 2019 11:22:12 GMT thereallt said:

Since we've been talking about country, here's a great tune from one of the GOATS.

Here's another.



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Finding out shinobimusashi, is a fan of George Strait is shocking, but awesome as fuck as well.

Speaking of Shin, I've been listening to The War Within from Shadows Fall, ever since he posted it in his countdown thread. Of course, that led me down the road to a song called The Ghost of Vincent Price by Wednesday 13, and eventually checking out the whole Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead album as well.

Watching the VMA’s as a good reminder of just how far out of the mainstream I am. I had never heard of Lizzo though I now kind of love her. Not so much the music, but the personality is a winner.

The VMAs is nothing but a musical landfill. And MTV wants to talk about this being the year of inclusiveness. I understand that, but they should also apply that to musical genres. The lack of rock being represented is repulsive and appalling. And any rock they decide to show, isn't even rock at all.

MTV's definition of "rock" today is just pop with inaudible guitars.

Aug 27, 2019 1:33:09 GMT CM Punk'd said:

The lack of rock being represented is repulsive and appalling. 

Yeah white dudes with guitars have been marginalised for too long, it's a disgrace. 

Aug 27, 2019 3:04:04 GMT @admin said:

Aug 27, 2019 1:33:09 GMT CM Punk'd said:

The lack of rock being represented is repulsive and appalling. 

Yeah white dudes with guitars have been marginalised for too long, it's a disgrace. 

What about black dudes like in Sevendust or The Fever 333?  Or women like Lzzy Hale or Nita Strauss?

Why would rock n roll want to be associated with the VMAs in the first place? MTV stands for everything the genre is supposed to rebel against and while MTV may have catered more towards them in the wake of the alternative boom in the early to mid 90s it's bread and butter was always pop music.

It's like having a go at the rock n roll hall of fame for not recognising the talents of Miley or Iggy.

Aug 27, 2019 3:52:44 GMT Big Pete said:

Why would rock n roll want to be associated with the VMAs in the first place? MTV stands for everything the genre is supposed to rebel against and while MTV may have catered more towards them in the wake of the alternative boom in the early to mid 90s it's bread and butter was always pop music.

It's like having a go at the rock n roll hall of fame for not recognising the talents of Miley or Iggy.

Iggy Pop's in the Hall, isn't he?

Wrong Iggy.

Aug 27, 2019 0:50:09 GMT mikec said:

Watching the VMA’s as a good reminder of just how far out of the mainstream I am. I had never heard of Lizzo though I now kind of love her. Not so much the music, but the personality is a winner.

Felt the same way. Saw the video on twitter and went "wtf is this?" but still watched the whole thing and was like "yeah, that's dope," at the end.

In a world where music is as fragmented as ever, I can’t really blame MTV for going with the pop/r&b route, it’s where the biggest group of fans in the demo they want are. It’s not like they’re playing country music either.

I didn’t know any of the music I saw on the show last night watching bits and pieces and that’s ok. More music the merrier.

Aug 27, 2019 4:51:26 GMT RT said:

Aug 27, 2019 0:50:09 GMT mikec said:

Watching the VMA’s as a good reminder of just how far out of the mainstream I am. I had never heard of Lizzo though I now kind of love her. Not so much the music, but the personality is a winner.

Felt the same way. Saw the video on twitter and went "wtf is this?" but still watched the whole thing and was like "yeah, that's dope," at the end.

Was watching her on Tiny Desk for some extra amusement from her and she fucking just pulled out a flute and rocks it too. I’m thoroughly impressed.

Aug 28, 2019 1:37:40 GMT mikec said:

Aug 27, 2019 4:51:26 GMT RT said:

Felt the same way. Saw the video on twitter and went "wtf is this?" but still watched the whole thing and was like "yeah, that's dope," at the end.

Was watching her on Tiny Desk for some extra amusement from her and she fucking just pulled out a flute and rocks it too. I’m thoroughly impressed.

Haha I only knew who she was because I saw one of her flute videos on twitter. She kicks ass.

Listened to the new Killswitch Engage album Atonement yesterday. Was surprised to find the whole album on Amazon music, I didn't think it came out til next month. It's pretty fucking good. Better than their last album.

New Stick Figure album released last week is blowing up in reggae right now. This band went from being a show opener to headlining festivals now probably the hottest reggae band going. I listened to the album today and it's the best reggae album I've heard in probably 5 years(which is saying something, there have been some great ones) it's beautiful from start to finish, masterpiece.





album of the year

I shit you not when I say it's best Tool song I've ever heard.

In my car I have been listening to podcasts. Started with the Rewatchables and now Revisionist History for the repeat.

I've been jammin World On Fire non stop since it came out. So awesome seeing the ascension of Stick Figure this year. This album has cracked the top 15 on Itunes(it's at 13) and the top reggae songs is almost all Stick Figure songs right now. World On Fire is so damn good, it's like over 70 minutes long and all killer no filler, most reggae albums are 35-45 minutes, I've been obsessed with this album, it's really something special.

3rd video by The HU. This one is by far my favorite



So far I've been VERY impressed by these guys. Looking forward to their full album

About a week ago I was in a grocery store which played some glorious 80s pop. That put me in an 80s pop mood. So the past week or so has been a combination of 80s pop (basically this www.amazon.com/Pure-80s-Various-Artists/dp/B00000JWN0 and this www.amazon.com/More-Pure-80s-Various-Artists/dp/B00004S5GO) and the equally glorious Powerwolf.

Why didn't anyone tell me that there's a Beetlejuice musical on Broadway and it fucking RULES?!

Also, Gloryhammer.

Been rocking out to some Queensryche ever since my post yesterday. Very underrated band. Emperor should listen to them and get back to me.

Sept 8, 2019 17:36:41 GMT Baker said:

Been rocking out to some Queensryche ever since my post yesterday. Very underrated band. Emperor should listen to them and get back to me.

I went through a major Queensryche phase this past December/January, never did get into them before but I became obsessed with Jet City Woman, unbelievable song. Their guitar player is excellent.

Sept 8, 2019 18:21:50 GMT shinobimusashi said:

Sept 8, 2019 17:36:41 GMT Baker said:

Been rocking out to some Queensryche ever since my post yesterday. Very underrated band. Emperor should listen to them and get back to me.

I went through a major Queensryche phase this past December/January, never did get into them before but I became obsessed with Jet City Woman, unbelievable song. Their guitar player is excellent.

Nice. Agreed on their guitar player (Chris DeGarmo). That dude could shred.

Their lead singer (Geoff Tate) is also one of the greats. I'd put him in that next tier behind Joey f'n Tempest, Bruce, Dio, Mercury, Halford, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler, and maybe the guy from Steelheart. So, like, 8th or 9th greatest of all time. Not bad.

Operation Mindcrime is Queensryche's masterpiece. Just a classic heavy metal album with no skippable songs. Imagine it would be a Top 50 lock if I ever got around to doing a Nobi-style album countdown (which I have no intention of doing). 

Anyway, I'm off the 'Ryche and back on to Cromagnon (yes!) and Comus. aka: my two favorite musical discoveries from early 2019.

Nice, I would rate Geoff Tate as the best metal vocalist and surely in my top 10 of all time.

Baker, I have listened to Queensryche but I never understood the hype. Savatage and Fates Warning did it better, but admittedly their singers aren't as good.

I'm going through a prog metal phase of discovery and rediscovery right now, so I'm open to Queensryche recommendations. Anything besides Operation Mindcrime because people talk about that like it's the only thing they've ever done.

Some good Queensryche other than Operation Mindcrime?

Eyes of a Stranger
Jet City Woman
Another Rainy Night
Silent Lucidity
Empire

Sept 9, 2019 2:48:25 GMT Emperor said:

Baker, I have listened to Queensryche but I never understood the hype. Savatage and Fates Warning did it better, but admittedly their singers aren't as good.

I'm going through a prog metal phase of discovery and rediscovery right now, so I'm open to Queensryche recommendations. Anything besides Operation Mindcrime because people talk about that like it's the only thing they've ever done.

Hell the entire Rage for Order Album is pretty damn good.    The Warning is solid as well, but sound a bit too much like Iron Maiden for me.  It was before Queensryche really nailed down their sound.