I just got my copy of this cd and I love it. I don't know if it is my favorite Threshold disc but it is high on the list. I will say that this is my favorite vocal performance by MAC. he seems to get better with each disc. My favorite song on the disc is Pilot in the Sky of Dreams wow what and awesome some. I love everything about it. the production is top notch and the songs are very good and very melodic. I thank everyone on the board who raved about this disc. I am sure that the new songs will sound great live. Can't wait to see this band again.
Dead Reckoning
- Thread starter BRAND SPRAGINS
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Harvester
The Promoter
While I'm a fan of all the bands on the roster (hey that's the only way I'll book them!), I'll be brutally honest and say that Threshold is the band that I'm looking forward to seeing the most this year.
I will also say that Mac's song choices in the Jam sent me over the edge when Richard told me.
I will also say that Mac's song choices in the Jam sent me over the edge when Richard told me.
Braxil
Member
I will also say that Mac's song choices in the Jam sent me over the edge when Richard told me.
I can't wait
And yeah, Dead Reckoning is one of my favorite cds from this year, awesome disc.
Yippee38
Living the dream!
As much as I like Threshold, I really don't think much of Dead Reckoning. The music is pretty good, but just doesn't really stand out. I also think the vocals lack punch. A couple of times on this CD I thought, "this sounds like late Beach Boys." I'm a bit disappointed.
Torn2Shreds
Member
This indeed is a GREAT Threshold album. Dead Reckoning is the best CD I have bought in 2007 so far. I am so glad that they are returning to ProgPower this year, as I only discoverd them when Glenn booked them the first time around...
DreamThief
FORTH INTO KEY WEST!!!!
If "Dead Reckoning" sounds like Beach Boys, then I need order some Beach Boys albums. Maybe you can suggest a couple of albums that include "Beach Boy Growls."
Ascension
New Metal Member
A good release but not as good as Hypothetical. l do like the heavier direction. The harsh vocals are useless...take them out & you wouldn't even miss them.
Here's another thread on the subject.
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/296042-threshold.html
Here's another thread on the subject.
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/296042-threshold.html
Yippee38
Living the dream!
I felt like they were "token" growls to give the songs a heavier sound. I agree 100% with Ascension; you wouldn't notice them if they weren't there. Excepting the growls, they vocals lacked punch IMO.
Braxil
Member
Yeah, I sort of felt like they didn't contribute very much too. When I heard they were going to use them, I thought they had slightly more ambitious plans. They might not have helped the songs but at least they didn't detract from them either.