Why is Stride so horrible?

[theodyssey]

So i got the new Stride disc in the mail yesterday for review. Good thing i didn't drop any hard earned bucks on it. This has to be one of the most overrated bands i have ever heard of. I mean, it's not that they are any worse than any other pretentious, boring prog band, but the fact that people actually seem to like them just confuses the shit out of me.

Also, Stride sounds like a type of deodorant or a jock strap or something.

 

[SavaVIDude]

 

[J-Man]

So i got the new Stride disc in the mail yesterday for review. Good thing i didn't drop any hard earned bucks on it. This has to be one of the most overrated bands i have ever heard of. I mean, it's not that they are any worse than any other pretentious, boring prog band, but the fact that people actually seem to like them just confuses the shit out of me.

Also, Stride sounds like a type of deodorant or a jock strap or something.

You must have gotten a different CD than i did, i think it's a very good CD, and not overrated. Granted it's a little different than other progressive bands, but all in all its very good, and i look forward to more from them. Just my humble opinion.

John

 

[The Fiddler]

The vocals are godly and the rest of the band is very tight.

Even more impressive are the lyrics. Very personal, passionate, and inspiring.

Quite an impressive debut effort, IMO. Stride has it's own niche just as Nightwish and Opeth have theirs. Thank God for variety. It would totally suck if we all only liked one genre or one band. As hard as radio, the big name labels, and several narrow minded idiots try to make it be that way, I really respect the hard work these guys have put in to make their dreams come true - regardless if I'm floored by their music or not.

 

[J-Man]

The vocals are godly and the rest of the band is very tight.

Even more impressive are the lyrics. Very personal, passionate, and inspiring.

Quite an impressive debut effort, IMO. Stride has it's own niche just as Nightwish and Opeth have theirs. Thank God for variety. It would totally suck if we all only liked one genre or one band. As hard as radio, the big name labels, and several narrow minded idiots try to make it be that way, I really respect the hard work these guys have put in to make their dreams come true - regardless if I'm floored by their music or not.

Very well put FIDDLER, i couldn't and didn't express it as well as you, thanks.

John

 

[Harvester]

it's not that they are any worse than any other pretentious, boring prog band, quote]


Your post loses all objectivity & credibility with that quote. It would be like BenMech reviewing the latest Hammerfall disc.

Glenn H.

 

[Hajeka]

I love their keyboardist, seeing him at PP this year made me fall in love with his playing. Rick Flores I believe.

 

[theodyssey]

Your post loses all objectivity & credibility with that quote. It would be like BenMech reviewing the latest Hammerfall disc.

Glenn H.

Glenn my good sir, you are 100% correct! I was hoping you'd take part in this discussion. Now, i'm not going to claim i am a big prog fan (though get me some good ol' gamma ray or angra and you have yourself one happy metal fan). However, though i despise them with every bone in my body, i can at least *see* how Dream Theater is influential. I'm just using that as an example, so from here on out fuck dream theater, they aren't a part of this conversation.

The thing is, and this is just my view (feel free to try to change my mind), that very few so-called "prog" bands really do anything worth shit these days. I've got 4 discs from Sensory in the last few months, being Circus Maximus (Symphony X rip off, though quite good at what they do, especially since i am a fan of Symphony X), Redemption, Zero Hour, and Stride. Redemption has been absolutely PAINFUL, and i just can't get through it. Zero Hour hasn't hit my cd player yet, but from all the great things i hear from fans of this band, i have expectations. The problem is, it was the same story with Stride.

So again, I will ask in a less insulting way: What is the appeal here? Is it the technicallity? If i want technicallity without passion, i'll go for spiral architect. Is it passion? If so, am i missing the point? What is passionate about this band? Seriously, think about this before anyone responds. Again, i admit i am an outsider here (who doesn't capitalize his "I's"). I'm sure many of you feel the same about my choices in Metal (everything from God Dethroned to Dimmu Borgir to Hammerfall to Nevermore... ahhh Hammerfall *snuggles up to gigantic, phallicly symbolic hammer*).

So there we have it. Before i listen again and give a review, tell me: What am i listening for. What will make me "get it"?

And i am a guy, so unless their keyboardist is a hot, big breasted blonde, i am afraid that won't do it for me

 

[Hajeka]

And i am a guy, so unless their keyboardist is a hot, big breasted blonde, i am afraid that won't do it for me

Did you not see him kicking ass on stage?

If I was a guy, I wouldn't like barbie dolls on stage. Unless it was Pam Anderson cause she is fake as all hell but beautiful.. but this is about RICK!!!

I'm his #1 fan!! When I saw him play it inspired me to go home and play my keyboard. It just really grabbed my attention right away.

 

[Bryan316]

Okay. It's glaringly obvious now.


YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF PROGRESSIVE METAL.

Stop listening to it, stop critiquing it, stop criticizing it, stop hating us for loving it.

PROG AIN'T YOUR THING. JUST WALK THE FUCK AWAY FROM IT.

 

[The Fiddler]

Glenn my good sir, you are 100% correct! I was hoping you'd take part in this discussion...Again, i admit i am an outsider here (who doesn't capitalize his "I's").

You capitalized the very first "I" in the very first sentence of your second post above. :Smug:

You're just a 21 year old troll. Your signature, "I hate your favorite band" proves that. You haven't accomplished anything in your life other than sucking your mom's mams and graduating from high school. But, you have posted 1,743 times in the UM forums in less than 3 years, so I guess that means something. What it means is that instead of getting off your ass and accomplishing something of merit, you'd rather spend your time critquing the efforts of those who have the balls (that you don't) to take a risk and work hard, caring not about what the critics say, but doing it their own way.

Critics like you are all the same, you hide in the mountains when the battle rages below, only to come down when the battle is over and shoot the wounded. That really takes courage and determination. :Smug:

I don't have a problem with the fact that you don't like Stride's sound, but the totally classless, baseless way you voice your comments really reveals a level of immaturity which is why I had to check your profile to see just how old you were.

 

[longshot9]

Glenn my good sir, you are 100% correct! I was hoping you'd take part in this discussion. Now, i'm not going to claim i am a big prog fan (though get me some good ol' gamma ray or angra and you have yourself one happy metal fan). However, though i despise them with every bone in my body, i can at least *see* how Dream Theater is influential. I'm just using that as an example, so from here on out fuck dream theater, they aren't a part of this conversation.

The thing is, and this is just my view (feel free to try to change my mind), that very few so-called "prog" bands really do anything worth shit these days. I've got 4 discs from Sensory in the last few months, being Circus Maximus (Symphony X rip off, though quite good at what they do, especially since i am a fan of Symphony X), Redemption, Zero Hour, and Stride. Redemption has been absolutely PAINFUL, and i just can't get through it. Zero Hour hasn't hit my cd player yet, but from all the great things i hear from fans of this band, i have expectations. The problem is, it was the same story with Stride.

So again, I will ask in a less insulting way: What is the appeal here? Is it the technicallity? If i want technicallity without passion, i'll go for spiral architect. Is it passion? If so, am i missing the point? What is passionate about this band? Seriously, think about this before anyone responds. Again, i admit i am an outsider here (who doesn't capitalize his "I's"). I'm sure many of you feel the same about my choices in Metal (everything from God Dethroned to Dimmu Borgir to Hammerfall to Nevermore... ahhh Hammerfall *snuggles up to gigantic, phallicly symbolic hammer*).

So there we have it. Before i listen again and give a review, tell me: What am i listening for. What will make me "get it"?

And i am a guy, so unless their keyboardist is a hot, big breasted blonde, i am afraid that won't do it for me

Sounds like me with Orphaned Land or Therion.

 

[MetalRose]

Zero Hour hasn't hit my cd player yet, but from all the great things i hear from fans of this band, i have expectations. The problem is, it was the same story with Stride.

WARNING: PERSONAL OPINION AHEAD!
This may piss off some people.





Want to truth? Don't expect much from ZH. When I listened to them on the PPVI sampler I found the music very disorganized and off key. The vocals literally hurt my hears. I didn't get past the first chorus. The musicians sounds like they are trying to convince everyone they are good. (Ever watch MadTV? Stewart going, "LOOK what i can do!") Play the Part: be the part mentality. I was honestly glad I didn't spend money on it.

Back to your scheduled thread.

-Metal

 

[Formerly known as Chris F5]

it's not that they are any worse than any other pretentious, boring prog band, quote]


Your post loses all objectivity & credibility with that quote. It would be like BenMech reviewing the latest Hammerfall disc.

Glenn H.

Best Post Ever

 

[sccaldwell]

You're just a 21 year old troll. Your signature, "I hate your favorite band" proves that. You haven't accomplished anything in your life other than sucking your mom's mams and graduating from high school. <snip>

I don't have a problem with the fact that you don't like Stride's sound, but the totally classless, baseless way you voice your comments really reveals a level of immaturity which is why I had to check your profile to see just how old you were.

Beautifully stated, Fiddler.

It's especially classless to post comments like his, knowing full well that at least one member of said band (Joel) posts and presumably reads these threads occasionally. Sure, if you don't like a CD, you're entitled to your opinion, but do it with some class and, more importantly, RESPECT for someone else's effort, ambition, and talent. Fortunately, the guys in Stride are obviously professionals, and I'm sure they know that you can't please every one, and can overlook immaturity.

 

[TheWhisper]

Why is Stride so horrible?

Because you touch yourself at night.

 

[Evil]

WARNING: PERSONAL OPINION AHEAD!
This may piss off some people.





Want to truth? Don't expect much from ZH. When I listened to them on the PPVI sampler I found the music very disorganized and off key. The vocals literally hurt my hears. I didn't get past the first chorus. The musicians sounds like they are trying to convince everyone they are good. (Ever watch MadTV? Stewart going, "LOOK what i can do!") Play the Part: be the part mentality. I was honestly glad I didn't spend money on it.

Back to your scheduled thread.

-Metal

I'm in love....<img>

 

[AngraRULES]

So i got the new Stride disc in the mail yesterday for review. Good thing i didn't drop any hard earned bucks on it. This has to be one of the most overrated bands i have ever heard of. I mean, it's not that they are any worse than any other pretentious, boring prog band, but the fact that people actually seem to like them just confuses the shit out of me.

Also, Stride sounds like a type of deodorant or a jock strap or something.

If you get so confused by the fact that so many people like a prog band like Stride, why do you still bother coming into a message board like this? Gimme a fucking break, if you don't like Stride that much, good for you. If you dont like Prog metal like Stride, well, it's too bad... I would love to see you coming up with a cooler name than Stride otehr than "TROLLKING" or "NEVAPROG4U"

 

[Angrafan]

I Am a prob snob, and I agree with the first post

 

[AngraRULES]

Yes, exactly because you are a prog snob and only listen to weird stuff.. LOL j/k