Send Me An Album And I'll Review It! (Powerstars Edition)

Powerstars · 02-01-2013, 06:47 PM

UPDATE: Check my new journal: http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...sicalness.html

I heard about this thread and wanted to do something like it. Self-explanatory. Send me an album in .zip form and I'll give it a review right here! No rules for albums. I'll review anything

Review Queue:
1. Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite (Requested by Whiskey)
2. Secede - Tryshasla (Sent by anonymous)

Zenith12 · 02-02-2013, 10:22 AM

Nobody can send you anything because this forum doesn't allow upload attachments. You could review individual songs, that way we could post a link from youtube.

Trollheart · 02-02-2013, 07:53 PM

Any takers? I'll send you something if you want, but if you're getting responses might be an idea to list the albums you're being asked to review?

~~Whiskey~~ · 02-04-2013, 03:17 AM

Here's an album I'd like for you to review Powerstars. I cant send you it in .zip because the forum apparently doesnt allow attachments. But you can listen to the complete album in this youtube link.

Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite Full Album - YouTube

Trollheart · 02-05-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenith12

Nobody can send you anything because this forum doesn't allow upload attachments. You could review individual songs, that way we could post a link from youtube.

Of course they can.
Just upload your album to a hoster, then send the link in PM.
Simple.

Powerstars · 02-05-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Any takers? I'll send you something if you want, but if you're getting responses might be an idea to list the albums you're being asked to review?

A few, checking them now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Here's an album I'd like for you to review Powerstars. I cant send you it in .zip because the forum apparently doesnt allow attachments. But you can listen to the complete album in this youtube link.

Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite Full Album - YouTube

Sure, you got it!

Powerstars · 02-05-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Of course they can.
Just upload your album to a hoster, then send the link in PM.
Simple.

This ^. Also, finally kicking this off. Currently on Track 6/8 on Dream Theater's "When Dreams And Day Unite!" These reviews will also be released on my blog, Starsion.

~~Whiskey~~ · 02-06-2013, 12:17 AM

I look forward to your Dream Theater review, Powerstars!

Big Ears · 02-08-2013, 03:21 AM

Good luck, Powerstars. I'll be interested to see how this works out.

Powerstars · 02-08-2013, 05:02 PM

Well, here's the first review of this.

1. A Fortune In Lies
This song is pretty good until it picks up at about 45 seconds in. Then it gets really good. The bass is kicking, the vocals are fantastic, and I dig the keyboards! Unfortunately, the drums sound rather unnatural and sometimes, they sound straight up fake! They really bring the track down. Overall, this is a decent. start to a stellar album. 7/10.

2. Status Seeker
It is here where the album starts to become stellar. The beginning almost sounds like The Who to me. I don't know why. Probably the keyboards, which are fantastic in both the intro and song in general.The bass is awesomely loud, vocals rock, and the drums are a heck of a lot better. The guitar solo is awesome, as is the guitar in general. The lyrics also are amazing. 9/10.

3. Ytse Jam
This song just has a BIG sound. I dig the way it picks up at about 2 and a half minutes in. This is brought out by the excellent drum track, which may include cowbell. It is, in fact, the best drum track on the album thus far. Bass is good, but doesn't get REALLY good till like 4 and a half minutes in. And 5 minutes in, the guitar's flanger makes me wanna headbang. 8.5/10.

4. The Killing Hand
Oh my god, The Killing Hand. Where do I begin? First of all, the acoustic intro and the sound effects impress me and immediately make me interested in hearing where it will go from there. After that, the guitars, keyboards, and vocals are at their best. The delay on the drums at about 2 minutes in gets me really into it. Amazing solo after Charlie "stops the killing hand." And finally, the last minute is dark, amazing, and beautiful. 10/10.

5. Light Fuse and Get Away
I enjoy the panning, fading-in chord, for one. The bass is once again awesome, after a lack-luster performance in the otherwise perfect "The Killing Hand." And the guitars, drums, and keyboard are all fan-flipping-tastic. I also really dig the reverb on the vocals and the melancholic bridge. 8.75/10.

6. Afterlife
Dat intro. AWESOME. Dem drums. KICKING. Dat guitar. EPIC. Dem lyrics. COOL. Yup, all the marks of a good DT song are here. I really dig the semi-sad sound on this one. And vocal harmony? ME LIKEY. I also love the keyboard. Very '80s, but in the best way. Oh, and the last minute solo is freaking awesome and I love it. 8.5/10.

7. The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun
This song is almost too epic for words. MY FAVORITE on the album, highlights of this amazing tune are the way it starts as an ambient ballad, the haunting keyboard, that screeching guitar chord. I love all of it. The dark sound is helped by the lyrics, which are helped by the way they're sung. I also DIG the mood whiplash from Ballad to usual DT. 10/10!

8. Only A Matter Of Time
Starts with a fantastic intro, for one. Great instrumentation for another. There's not much wrong with this track. It has another one of those semi-sad undertones that works brilliantly! It's in just the right key to get you pumped up. It truly ends the album in a fantastic way. 9/10.

Conclusion:
A great debut from a great band. Some songs may have been a tad lame, but it's worth it to hear "The Killing Hand" and " The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun."

Overall Score: 7.75/10

02-01-2013, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Powerstars Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 450	Send Me An Album And I'll Review It! (Powerstars Edition) UPDATE: Check my new journal: http://www.musicbanter.com/members-j...sicalness.html I heard about this thread and wanted to do something like it. Self-explanatory. Send me an album in .zip form and I'll give it a review right here! No rules for albums. I'll review anything Review Queue: 1. Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite (Requested by Whiskey) 2. Secede - Tryshasla (Sent by anonymous) __________________ Last.Fm My New Journal Favorite Album Of The Moment: They Might Be Giants - Glean Last edited by Powerstars; 04-28-2013 at 01:09 PM.

02-02-2013, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Any takers? I'll send you something if you want, but if you're getting responses might be an idea to list the albums you're being asked to review? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-08-2013, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Powerstars Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 450	Well, here's the first review of this. 1. A Fortune In Lies This song is pretty good until it picks up at about 45 seconds in. Then it gets really good. The bass is kicking, the vocals are fantastic, and I dig the keyboards! Unfortunately, the drums sound rather unnatural and sometimes, they sound straight up fake! They really bring the track down. Overall, this is a decent. start to a stellar album. 7/10. 2. Status Seeker It is here where the album starts to become stellar. The beginning almost sounds like The Who to me. I don't know why. Probably the keyboards, which are fantastic in both the intro and song in general.The bass is awesomely loud, vocals rock, and the drums are a heck of a lot better. The guitar solo is awesome, as is the guitar in general. The lyrics also are amazing. 9/10. 3. Ytse Jam This song just has a BIG sound. I dig the way it picks up at about 2 and a half minutes in. This is brought out by the excellent drum track, which may include cowbell. It is, in fact, the best drum track on the album thus far. Bass is good, but doesn't get REALLY good till like 4 and a half minutes in. And 5 minutes in, the guitar's flanger makes me wanna headbang. 8.5/10. 4. The Killing Hand Oh my god, The Killing Hand. Where do I begin? First of all, the acoustic intro and the sound effects impress me and immediately make me interested in hearing where it will go from there. After that, the guitars, keyboards, and vocals are at their best. The delay on the drums at about 2 minutes in gets me really into it. Amazing solo after Charlie "stops the killing hand." And finally, the last minute is dark, amazing, and beautiful. 10/10. 5. Light Fuse and Get Away I enjoy the panning, fading-in chord, for one. The bass is once again awesome, after a lack-luster performance in the otherwise perfect "The Killing Hand." And the guitars, drums, and keyboard are all fan-flipping-tastic. I also really dig the reverb on the vocals and the melancholic bridge. 8.75/10. 6. Afterlife Dat intro. AWESOME. Dem drums. KICKING. Dat guitar. EPIC. Dem lyrics. COOL. Yup, all the marks of a good DT song are here. I really dig the semi-sad sound on this one. And vocal harmony? ME LIKEY. I also love the keyboard. Very '80s, but in the best way. Oh, and the last minute solo is freaking awesome and I love it. 8.5/10. 7. The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun This song is almost too epic for words. MY FAVORITE on the album, highlights of this amazing tune are the way it starts as an ambient ballad, the haunting keyboard, that screeching guitar chord. I love all of it. The dark sound is helped by the lyrics, which are helped by the way they're sung. I also DIG the mood whiplash from Ballad to usual DT. 10/10! 8. Only A Matter Of Time Starts with a fantastic intro, for one. Great instrumentation for another. There's not much wrong with this track. It has another one of those semi-sad undertones that works brilliantly! It's in just the right key to get you pumped up. It truly ends the album in a fantastic way. 9/10. Conclusion: A great debut from a great band. Some songs may have been a tad lame, but it's worth it to hear "The Killing Hand" and " The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun." Overall Score: 7.75/10 __________________ Last.Fm My New Journal Favorite Album Of The Moment: They Might Be Giants - Glean

02-02-2013, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zenith12 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 19	Nobody can send you anything because this forum doesn't allow upload attachments. You could review individual songs, that way we could post a link from youtube.

02-04-2013, 03:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~Whiskey~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Israel Posts: 180	Here's an album I'd like for you to review Powerstars. I cant send you it in .zip because the forum apparently doesnt allow attachments. But you can listen to the complete album in this youtube link. Dream Theater - When Dream and Day Unite Full Album - YouTube

02-06-2013, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
~~Whiskey~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Israel Posts: 180	I look forward to your Dream Theater review, Powerstars!

02-08-2013, 03:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	Good luck, Powerstars. I'll be interested to see how this works out.