MR

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:41 am**

I purchased the CD in Canada here: http://www.archambault.ca/store/Product.asp?mscssid=2D6357431ED1628D40C7B282AC6B68EF&sku=001988289&type=1
They seemed to offer the best price. Also, they have posted 30 second clips of each song that you guys and gals will enjoy to listen to (or pick apart).

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:52 am**

Tough to tell from 30 second clips, but some of it sounds really promising (the cnn track and others). Sounds like he borrows a bit of Prelude 12 on one of the tracks. Nice nod to the past there.

It sounds promising. The production sounds better than usual for a DeYoung solo album (the guitars actually have a bit of meat to them).

Cool.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:53 am**

It sounds okay from the clips. Most of the songs sound like they would fit into a play. I'm not saying thats a bad thing for him. It's what he does best these days. Much better then My God and the other new songs from the live CD.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:36 am**

blt man wrote:I purchased the CD in Canada here: http://www.archambault.ca/store/Product.asp?mscssid=2D6357431ED1628D40C7B282AC6B68EF&sku=001988289&type=1
They seemed to offer the best price. Also, they have posted 30 second clips of each song that you guys and gals will enjoy to listen to (or pick apart).

Listening to the clip of "I believe in you" it "almost" sounds like Glen is in the backing vocals. Could it be Glen or is that Tommy and Hank or even Dennis doing the backing vocals?

Other than that, the cd sounds good from the 30 second clips.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:08 am**

ChicagoSTYX wrote:Most of the songs sound like they would fit into a play.

From the 30 second clips, IMO, only Rain sounds like this. Maybe the first couple of verses of the title song too but everything else seems more classic Dennis.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:26 am**

I like what I'm hearing from those 30 second clips. Turn off CNN really sounds good. I just ordered my copy.

Note to JY and Tommy - Available: a lead singer and keyboardist who can still rock. Who still has pipes of gold. And who people RECOGNIZE! And who wrote most of your hits.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:46 am**

ChicagoSTYX wrote:It sounds okay from the clips. Most of the songs sound like they would fit into a play. I'm not saying thats a bad thing for him. It's what he does best these days. Much better then My God and the other new songs from the live CD.

You are saying everything but where you are going to take us for dinner.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:48 am**

styxfansite wrote:
blt man wrote:I purchased the CD in Canada here: http://www.archambault.ca/store/Product.asp?mscssid=2D6357431ED1628D40C7B282AC6B68EF&sku=001988289&type=1
They seemed to offer the best price. Also, they have posted 30 second clips of each song that you guys and gals will enjoy to listen to (or pick apart).

Listening to the clip of "I believe in you" it "almost" sounds like Glen is in the backing vocals. Could it be Glen or is that Tommy and Hank or even Dennis doing the backing vocals?

Other than that, the cd sounds good from the 30 second clips.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:02 pm**

Can't wait to get mine in, it sounds great!!

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:18 pm**

GrandIllusionist725 wrote:Can't wait to get mine in, it sounds great!!

The best song on this cd

Save Me
I Believe in You
Breath Again'
This Time Next Year

Dennis really made a statement here .

Goodbye Styx its all over now,

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:36 pm**

styxfansite wrote:
blt man wrote:I purchased the CD in Canada here: http://www.archambault.ca/store/Product.asp?mscssid=2D6357431ED1628D40C7B282AC6B68EF&sku=001988289&type=1
They seemed to offer the best price. Also, they have posted 30 second clips of each song that you guys and gals will enjoy to listen to (or pick apart).

Listening to the clip of "I believe in you" it "almost" sounds like Glen is in the backing vocals. Could it be Glen or is that Tommy and Hank or even Dennis doing the backing vocals?

Other than that, the cd sounds good from the 30 second clips.

That would be none other than Kevin Chalfant on backing vocals.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:22 pm**

The Fly wrote:That would be none other than Kevin Chalfant on backing vocals.

Didn't he used to be the lead singer for Shooting Star?

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:32 pm**

kansas666 wrote:
The Fly wrote:That would be none other than Kevin Chalfant on backing vocals.

Didn't he used to be the lead singer for Shooting Star?

This might help. This is from his production company Clique Records.

http://cliquerecords.com/artists/kevin-chalfant.htm

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:14 am**

Just from the 30 second clips it sounds better than what he has done lately but to me still sounds like a lounge crooner with a so-so band. From what I heard, this still sounds weak to me. I will take Cyclorama to this anyday.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:50 am**

Hard to judge from such short clips, but there are some interesting moments. Some cool tips of the hat to his old-school sensibilities...the fact that a couple of them let 30 seconds go by before a vocal comes in is a good sign.

This certainly has the potential to be the first DDY solo album where I like more of the material than not. We'll see.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:17 am**

Way to hard to make an objective decision based on those clips

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:38 am**

styxfanNH wrote:Way to hard to make an objective decision based on those clips

I have heard this cd all the way through
Wow what a statement
Dennis DeYoung's best solo cd ever
No doubt about it.

Save Me is the best song on the cd
This Time Next Year is on fire.
I Believe In You is another great tune
This is only the import the US version is going to be different.

Yes Kevin is the surprise I was talking about,
this guys harmonies are better than Shaw and JY
When you get the inner sleeve you can see who the players were on this cd,
I love it.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:32 am**

Sounds great... Dennis 1 Carrot Styx 0.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:07 am**

froy wrote:
styxfanNH wrote:Way to hard to make an objective decision based on those clips

I have heard this cd all the way through
Wow what a statement
Dennis DeYoung's best solo cd ever
No doubt about it.

Save Me is the best song on the cd
This Time Next Year is on fire.
I Believe In You is another great tune
This is only the import the US version is going to be different.

Yes Kevin is the surprise I was talking about,
this guys harmonies are better than Shaw and JY
When you get the inner sleeve you can see who the players were on this cd,
I love it.

I've ordered the CD Froy.

Just want to give the entire cd a listen before I cut any real judgement. Making a judgement on 30 seconds of a song without hearing it in its entirty would just be wrong.

I totally expect to enjoy what Dennis has put together, but will need to take a listen first.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 am**

There are better clips on iTunes in Canada. I tried to buy it but my Account is US only. Baaaaaah!!! This sounds fantastic!!

I did order a CD from the web but I want it NOW!!

Kevin sounds great on this huh? White guys singing high!! :wink:

Take note Journey.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:19 am**

Making a judgement on 30 seconds of a song without hearing it in its entirty would just be wrong.

Not to mention stupid, but that has not stopped anyone before.

Bugsy

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:43 am**

The Fly wrote:There are better clips on iTunes in Canada. I tried to buy it but my Account is US only. Baaaaaah!!! This sounds fantastic!!

I did order a CD from the web but I want it NOW!!

Kevin sounds great on this huh? White guys singing high!!

Take note Journey.

I have tried buying from I-tunes(other country),but it can't be done.
You would think that in these days and ages this would be no problem.
I want to buy stuff from Europe but no way.Shoot.
But hey ,maybe, since You say it is available here in Canada,I may 'borrow' some of my sons allowance money.He is school right now.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:44 am**

Just ordered mine from Dennis' site.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:10 pm**

[quote="froy
Yes Kevin is the surprise I was talking about,
this guys harmonies are better than Shaw and JY
When you get the inner sleeve you can see who the players were on this cd,
I love it.[/quote]

I certainly have no complaints about the backup vocals on this CD. Straight up!

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:40 pm**

styxfanNH wrote:
froy wrote:
styxfanNH wrote:Way to hard to make an objective decision based on those clips

I have heard this cd all the way through
Wow what a statement
Dennis DeYoung's best solo cd ever
No doubt about it.

Save Me is the best song on the cd
This Time Next Year is on fire.
I Believe In You is another great tune
This is only the import the US version is going to be different.

Yes Kevin is the surprise I was talking about,
this guys harmonies are better than Shaw and JY
When you get the inner sleeve you can see who the players were on this cd,
I love it.

I've ordered the CD Froy.

Just want to give the entire cd a listen before I cut any real judgement. Making a judgement on 30 seconds of a song without hearing it in its entirty would just be wrong.

I totally expect to enjoy what Dennis has put together, but will need to take a listen first.

No BS here my friend
This cd is top notch
And the best part
There are more new songs on the US release comming.
I really do not dislike any song on this cd
There are a few average tunes but nothing bad.
The River To Rubicon is awesome very Pink Floyd sounding,
There is even a Prelude 12 intro clone .
You will like this cd no doubt.
Even Chicago Styx is dumb founded about this one
He is saying heck Froy is right .

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:04 pm**

blt man wrote:
ChicagoSTYX wrote:Most of the songs sound like they would fit into a play.

From the 30 second clips, IMO, only Rain sounds like this. Maybe the first couple of verses of the title song too but everything else seems more classic Dennis.

After listening to the whole song I was wrong. Actually, I think this is his least "theatrical" solo release.

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:22 pm**

Im getting impatient, i wonder how long til my CD comes in!! I wish their was something out there i could download it from but everything is canadian!

Hey Froy, would you happen to know how many songs will be on the US version and possible titles? I know i will be buying the US version once it hits the states!

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:36 pm**

GrandIllusionist725 wrote:Im getting impatient, i wonder how long til my CD comes in!! I wish their was something out there i could download it from but everything is canadian!

Hey Froy, would you happen to know how many songs will be on the US version and possible titles? I know i will be buying the US version once it hits the states!

I should keep it quiet
Its a surprise
There are going to be more songs lets wait for the surprise,

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:44 pm**

blt man wrote:
blt man wrote:
ChicagoSTYX wrote:Most of the songs sound like they would fit into a play.

From the 30 second clips, IMO, only Rain sounds like this. Maybe the first couple of verses of the title song too but everything else seems more classic Dennis.

After listening to the whole song I was wrong. Actually, I think this is his least "theatrical" solo release.

Only 100 years is a play song
The rest rock
Rain is a rocking blaster
Very unique songs on this thing

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:10 pm**

froy wrote:
styxfanNH wrote:
froy wrote:
styxfanNH wrote:Way to hard to make an objective decision based on those clips

I have heard this cd all the way through
Wow what a statement
Dennis DeYoung's best solo cd ever
No doubt about it.

Save Me is the best song on the cd
This Time Next Year is on fire.
I Believe In You is another great tune
This is only the import the US version is going to be different.

Yes Kevin is the surprise I was talking about,
this guys harmonies are better than Shaw and JY
When you get the inner sleeve you can see who the players were on this cd,
I love it.

I've ordered the CD Froy.

Just want to give the entire cd a listen before I cut any real judgement. Making a judgement on 30 seconds of a song without hearing it in its entirty would just be wrong.

I totally expect to enjoy what Dennis has put together, but will need to take a listen first.

No BS here my friend
This cd is top notch
And the best part
There are more new songs on the US release comming.
I really do not dislike any song on this cd
There are a few average tunes but nothing bad.
The River To Rubicon is awesome very Pink Floyd sounding,
There is even a Prelude 12 intro clone .
You will like this cd no doubt.
Even Chicago Styx is dumb founded about this one
He is saying heck Froy is right .

Not true Froy. From what I have heard Cyclorama is 10 times better then this CD. A Prelude clone?? Did we need another one?? How about something that sounds new?? This is sounding like a bad attempt to keep up with Styx. We will have a new Styx CD in less then a year!!!

MR

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