Fates Warning - disconnected and FX

[SoundMaster]

(I believe those are the actual titles....correct me if wrong)

Are these records any good? Worth buying? Is it true that Alder has toned down the dreadful screeching?

I lost interest in Fates after Parallels. Inside Out sucked and Grey was a snooze fest. Top that with Alder's dreadful, often off key vocals, and I ignored these later releases.

But I've read that Alder, much like LaBrie, has toned it down in his older age and keeps the roaring to a minimum. Is that true?

 

[Keith!]

I think you mean FWX. I think its an alright album, its got a few really good songs and I dont think the singing is bad.

 

[Rocky Raccoon]

Its pretty average at best tbqh

 

[waz416c]

I think you mean FWX. I think its an alright album, its got a few really good songs and I dont think the singing is bad.

I HATE THAT ALBUM...!!!...ive said it numerous times....that was the worst $10 I ever spent...the vox suck on that album...it jsut ruins the album for me...and the music is very bland..nothign new...!!!!........PEAC EOUT

 

[Don Corleone]

a pleasant shade of grey is a kick-ass album. what the hell, with kevin moore on the keys!

 

[Alex78]

sure, compared to No Exit/Parallels, he has toned down. but actually that already happened on APSOG, so I don't quite understand why you call the vocals screeching on that album. if you didn't like the vocals on APSOG then you'll probably not like those on Disconnected or FWX.
I'm a big fan of Alder since APSOG actually! he may have his cheesy moments but I don't mind.

 

[SoundMaster]

Thanks for the input, all.

Based on the samples I've heard, and the comments provided here, I'll avoid these two.

 

[Alex78]

the good thing about Disconnected and FWX is that although they're in a way not very adventurous or complex, they're so damn listenable and enjoyable. sometimes I find myself popping in one FW album after the other, because I just don't get tired of the music.

 

[Ragnaviper]

Eh, I never cared for anything after No Exit to be perfectly honest. I think I heard FWX once, but it wasn't memorable enough for me to actually pursue its purchase. I liked Arch's A Twist of Fate EP though. Hopefully he'll continue that project.

 

[Alex78]

yes, that would be great! Matheos better work with him rather than doing his 143th lame side project.