Firewind - "The Premonition"

[Wyvern]

I was surprised to found new Firewind album since I didn't know they have a new one.

I found it weaker than "Allegiance" and especially incomprensible to me a cover of 'Maniac' (the song from the movie "Flashdance"). Never like the original and frankly the cover does not brings anything new, different or improved.

Of course this was a first spin, I would have to give a couple more although I must probably buy the album since Apollo does the vocals and those always shine.

 

[sixxswine]

I was surprised to found new Firewind album since I didn't know they have a new one.

I found it weaker than "Allegiance" and especially incomprensible to me a cover of 'Maniac' (the song from the movie "Flashdance"). Never like the original and frankly the cover does not brings anything new, different or improved.

Of course this was a first spin, I would have to give a couple more although I must probably buy the album since Apollo does the vocals and those always shine.

I just got a hard-off....:zombie:

 

[poundingmetal74]

They have a new album?! Geeze. Very rarely does a new Gus G disc get released without me knowing.

I'll have to check 'er out.

Edit: I'm liking what I hear. Not quite as good as Allegiance, but pretty damn close.

 

[sixxswine]

I wonder if their still signed to Centry Media?
Does Gus still have the same singer?

 

[Wyvern]

I wonder if their still signed to Centry Media?
Does Gus still have the same singer?

Yes. Apollo is singing in the new album that´s why I still give the slab a chance, providing I'm eliminating the cover of 'Maniac'.

 

[sixxswine]

Yes. Apollo is singing in the new album that´s why I still give the slab a chance, providing I'm eliminating the cover of 'Maniac'.

I think I'll have to hear it then...
I don't understand the why this cover though...:Smug:

 

[poundingmetal74]

Maniac was kind of a fun cover to listen to. I don't like the song, but at least they made it WAY better than the original.

This disc is quite good. If you're a fan, it continues in the same vein as the last 2 albums.

 

[Wyvern]

Maniac was kind of a fun cover to listen to. I don't like the song, but at least they made it WAY better than the original.

I disagree their version does not improve a bit the original to make it more appealling (like for example Rough Silk did with Abba's 'Take A Chance On Me'). Now said that if you skip that track the rest delivers alright.

 

[The_Q]

I've been spinning the new Firewind since Saturday and IMO is as good as "Allegiance". "Maniac" is also a great cover. I respect Wyverns opinion though as we all do have different tastes.

 

[Wyvern]

I've been spinning the new Firewind since Saturday and IMO is as good as "Allegiance". "Maniac" is also a great cover. I respect Wyverns opinion though as we all do have different tastes.

Well disagreement is the base of harmony on a forum

NP: Iron Maiden - 'Purgatory'