I have heard all of SX's discs. I did not care much for any of them other than V and a few songs on Divine Wings of Tragedy. I realize V is an outlier in the SX discography. That's probably why I like it. It does not seem like people think Paradise Lost is an outlier though. I will leave that determination to those far more familiar with the band than I. All I know is that I find the songwriting on Paradise Lost to be more to my taste than the writing on the other albums, excepting V.
Symphony X- Paradise Lost
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I have heard all of SX's discs. I did not care much for any of them other than V and a few songs on Divine Wings of Tragedy. I realize V is an outlier in the SX discography. That's probably why I like it. It does not seem like people think Paradise Lost is an outlier though. I will leave that determination to those far more familiar with the band than I. All I know is that I find the songwriting on Paradise Lost to be more to my taste than the writing on the other albums, excepting V.
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Disagree. Russ has always moved between a raw sound and a smooth sound, as required by the music. However, on Paradise Lost, there are many times when it almost sounds like he's growling. His vocals are much more aggressive on this disc than previous releases.
Zod
Kenneth R.
Cináed
Rick Pierpont
Odin's Court Guitar
Hey dude,
I was only really comparing it to V since that is the only disk he owns. He was pretty evil sounding on Odyssey too, but I haven't used my evil meter on this one yet to measure the amount of growl.
But I definitely believe you since we actually tend to agree on music (which is pretty rare on this board). 
I know we can agree on this -- it kicks ASS!!
ZHJ&T
Member
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Understood.
They definetly seem to be moving in a heavier direction with each disc.
Definitely.I know we can agree on this -- it kicks ASS!!
Zod
rockyracoon
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For those looking for something else with Paradise Lost... consider listening to a different band. SX has defined what they are. Sure, they may change a bit vocally, but nothing drastic. We may occasionally hear a few different sounds, but overall their sound is what it is. Just what the fuck were some of you expecting???
AngraRULES
Member
Ascension
New Metal Member
meh
...new DT hasn't been released yet 
BTW - looks like the DT camp is handling the release of the new one pretty well...as opposed to the way SymX has handled theirs :Smug:
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
In Metal especially, I think this is somewhat irrelevant. People who are going to buy what they like, will buy what they like, regardless of when something leaks. People for whom MP3s are "good enough", will simply download DT's disc closer to the release date.
For the most part, people who listen to bands like SX are music fanatics who can't wait to lay their hands on the actual product.
Zod
Braxil
Member
meh
BTW - looks like the DT camp is handling the release of the new one pretty well...as opposed to the way SymX has handled theirs :Smug:
What do you mean by handling it well? Oh, and the new DT is nowhere near as good as Paradise Lost.
Ascension
New Metal Member
Handling...meaning updates about the new release or lack thereof as opposed to the way DT has done it...releasing mp3 d/l for 1 of the songs, video release, etc. I've read how miffed some of the fans are about the leak and the minimal & misleading info about the release.
It's good to see you have an opinion about the DT/SX releases...l have one as well...it's not the same as yours. Isn't diversity great?
It's good to see you have an opinion about the DT/SX releases...l have one as well...it's not the same as yours. Isn't diversity great?
Braxil
Member
Harvester
The Promoter
As much shit as I've given Ascension over some of his past posts, I think its only fair that I compliment him when its due. That was a nice retort.
AngraRULES
Member
meh
BTW - looks like the DT camp is handling the release of the new one pretty well...as opposed to the way SymX has handled theirs :Smug:
I have heard the entire new Dream Theater album, and, as much as it's the best album since Scenes from a Memory, it's not enough to be album of the year. Lots of new experimentations and influences (especially heavy Opeth ones in the song Repentance and Muse ones on Prophets of War), but it's still not a 10/10. Check it out when it comes out. Really interesting and worth album.
_Wes
StrangeBass
That's all I need to hear. I'll be getting it.
Who am I kidding - > I'd be getting it anyway. It's Dream Theater.
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
The only Opeth influence that would convince me to buy this CD is if they replaced James with Mikael.
Zod
AngraRULES
Member
The only Opeth influence that would convince me to buy this CD is if they replaced James with Mikael.
Zod
LOL, well, I'd say you need to hear Repentance. And pay attention to everything on it. I wouldn't say replacement.
shaq
Demon of the Fall
The only Opeth influence that would convince me to buy this CD is if they replaced James with Mikael.
Zod
that would make for a cool project
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