Warrel's solo debut, Praises to the War Machine out NOW - Page 3

Re-Aligned · June 24th, 2008, 03:54 AM

Praises to the War Machine kicks massive amounts of ass! Great job Warrel!

Det Som Engang Var · June 26th, 2008, 08:07 AM

Donde esta el music video?

Tour tambien.

swintek · June 26th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Hi all,

After sitting with the record for several weeks now, I'm finally able to confirm my feelings that this is one of the best records Warrel's ever been involved with. I've been a huge fan since the Sanctuary days, and I was really looking forward to this. Personally, I even like it better than the last couple of Nevermore releases. The first time I heard Brother, I almost had to pull the car over on the freeway. I was like WTF?! I've never heard such personal lyrics and voice from just about anybody, let alone Warrel. I still can't hear that song without getting chills.

I'm also a big old-school Sisters fan, and knew WD would do them justice. But I never thought he would own that song so magnificently that it almost renders the original obsolete (almost)!

To be honest, on first spin, aside from those two, the rest of the record surprised me as sounding a bit too much in the same style as Nevermore. I Love Nevermore but I was excited to see in what kind of different direction he could go with a solo record. When I heard about the Sisters cover, I thought the direction might be more darkly melodic than the last couple Nevermore records. It didn't sound that way to me at first, but the nuances quickly settled in, and I realized that this was a pretty different animal. A most welcome one. Not a bad song on the record, and most are great- that's a helluva batting average for anybody.

Great stuff! And judging by some recent interview comments, I'm getting excited about the next Nevermore as well. Warrel has set the bar a tad higher for songwriting with this first solo record (he said there will be more!), and I can't wait to see what the rest of the guys come up with.

Ron

derek · June 26th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Registered for over two years and this is your first post? You must have really loved the record.

Will Bozarth · June 26th, 2008, 02:41 PM

..you registered 3 years ago and you JUST made your first post?

Will Bozarth · June 26th, 2008, 02:42 PM

swintek · June 26th, 2008, 03:00 PM

Yeah, and I haven't even been lurking! I was stunned when I just plugged in the same user id and password that I use for any messageboard- and it worked. Couldn't even remember registering. You know, 41 years old, 3 small kids, hard job= NO TIME! ; )

And yeah, the record made such an impression on me I had to come here and say so. Not a whole lot of new stuff does that for me anymore- damn, I'm getting old.

Ron

derek · June 26th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Ah, well it's just good to hear someone feel so passionate about the record!

WhiteBeastofWotan · June 26th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Personally, I thought it was just okay.

edit: omg sry sentient6, we still can be bff's?!

derek · June 26th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Yeah, I like some tracks better than others, but it didn't blow my mind like I thought it might. It's good though.

swintek · June 26th, 2008, 03:22 PM

It certainly didn't blow my mind right out of the gate. In fact, aside from Brother, and the Sisters cover- I was dissapointed at first as well. It took quite a few listens to creep in. Once I realized it wasn't the kind of record I was expecting, the record it actually is won me over. It's not a stunner- it's a creeper.

Still, I'd like to see him go even more experimental on any followup...

Ron

June 26th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#52 (permalink)
Det Som Engang Var Poptrunk Wave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,255	Donde esta el music video? Tour tambien. __________________

June 26th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#54 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	Registered for over two years and this is your first post? You must have really loved the record. __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

June 26th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#58 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	Ah, well it's just good to hear someone feel so passionate about the record! __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

June 26th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#60 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	Yeah, I like some tracks better than others, but it didn't blow my mind like I thought it might. It's good though. __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

June 24th, 2008, 03:54 AM	#51 (permalink)
Re-Aligned Frog-A-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38	Praises to the War Machine kicks massive amounts of ass! Great job Warrel!

June 26th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#53 (permalink)
swintek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	Hi all, After sitting with the record for several weeks now, I'm finally able to confirm my feelings that this is one of the best records Warrel's ever been involved with. I've been a huge fan since the Sanctuary days, and I was really looking forward to this. Personally, I even like it better than the last couple of Nevermore releases. The first time I heard Brother, I almost had to pull the car over on the freeway. I was like WTF?! I've never heard such personal lyrics and voice from just about anybody, let alone Warrel. I still can't hear that song without getting chills. I'm also a big old-school Sisters fan, and knew WD would do them justice. But I never thought he would own that song so magnificently that it almost renders the original obsolete (almost)! To be honest, on first spin, aside from those two, the rest of the record surprised me as sounding a bit too much in the same style as Nevermore. I Love Nevermore but I was excited to see in what kind of different direction he could go with a solo record. When I heard about the Sisters cover, I thought the direction might be more darkly melodic than the last couple Nevermore records. It didn't sound that way to me at first, but the nuances quickly settled in, and I realized that this was a pretty different animal. A most welcome one. Not a bad song on the record, and most are great- that's a helluva batting average for anybody. Great stuff! And judging by some recent interview comments, I'm getting excited about the next Nevermore as well. Warrel has set the bar a tad higher for songwriting with this first solo record (he said there will be more!), and I can't wait to see what the rest of the guys come up with. Ron

June 26th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,259	..you registered 3 years ago and you JUST made your first post?

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Will Bozarth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,259

June 26th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#57 (permalink)
swintek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	Yeah, and I haven't even been lurking! I was stunned when I just plugged in the same user id and password that I use for any messageboard- and it worked. Couldn't even remember registering. You know, 41 years old, 3 small kids, hard job= NO TIME! ; ) And yeah, the record made such an impression on me I had to come here and say so. Not a whole lot of new stuff does that for me anymore- damn, I'm getting old. Ron

June 26th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#59 (permalink)
WhiteBeastofWotan SciFi and Black Metal Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly, PA, Vinland, Miðgarðr Posts: 20,855	Personally, I thought it was just okay. edit: omg sry sentient6, we still can be bff's?!

June 26th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#61 (permalink)
swintek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	It certainly didn't blow my mind right out of the gate. In fact, aside from Brother, and the Sisters cover- I was dissapointed at first as well. It took quite a few listens to creep in. Once I realized it wasn't the kind of record I was expecting, the record it actually is won me over. It's not a stunner- it's a creeper. Still, I'd like to see him go even more experimental on any followup... Ron