Anticipated Albums of 2010

[Behshad]

Just these band names are hilarious. Cold Chisel...what was "Hot Knife" already taken? Was "Tablespoon" snatched up? "Claw Hammer" already used? Come on already.

Like that other guy,,who realized A through D Street was taken , so he had to settle for the next letter street

[kgdjpubs]

Anyway, point to you for knowing your stuff. Now tough guy, explain why we should wait with baited breath for a new Strangeways disc? Who he fuck are Strangeways? If they are as bad as Dokken or Krokus, I'll pass.

Nothing to do with Dokken or Krokus--which don't do anything for me either, for what it's worth. Gotthard (currently filling 15k stadiums as a headliner, btw) would be a very good choice for a similar style, but that's another discussion.

Strangeways, otoh, are melodic rock--pretty light, actually. Think ROR-era Journey, FM, or maybe the lighter parts of When Seconds Count-era Survivor with probably one of the best high-pitched (ie Perryish) tenors in Terry Brock. After a debut, released 2 albums in the 80s with Brock on vocals. Then he left, and they released a few more albums with a totally different sound. The Brock albums are pretty highly regarded in the melodic rock scene. Didn't sell for anything here, but apparently they at least had a hit or two in the UK.

Love Lies Dying (the big hit) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocrG9Kky1HU
Only a Fool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_j0dBIkS98
Where Do We Go From Here (about as heavy as they got) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MdRNg0 ... re=related

May not be your cup of tea, but if your tastes will allow lightweight AOR every now and then, they were pretty good. Whether that means that they can recapture the sound 20+ years later will be interesting to see. Now, as for why they are on the list, I don't know about you, but I'm not really awake enough early in the morning for hard rock all the time. Variety helps. If I had to listen to any band 24-7 (Journey included), I'd burn out pretty quickly, so I tend to jump around a bit.

Musical education complete, or would you prefer I break down the remainder of my post artist by artist for the initiated?

[kgdjpubs]

Just these band names are hilarious. Cold Chisel...what was "Hot Knife" already taken? Was "Tablespoon" snatched up? "Claw Hammer" already used? Come on already.

probably due to the fact that when they formed in the early 70s, it was the norm for hard rock bands to take those kind of names. "Deep Purple" anyone?

Whether it was a good band name or not can be debated, but it DID establish the style of music that a potential music consumer might expect. You weren't going to a show by a band named Cold Chisel expecting to hear country music. More like a rebellious bunch of guys playing hard rock. They got popular, so it apparently worked.

[Rockindeano]

Just these band names are hilarious. Cold Chisel...what was "Hot Knife" already taken? Was "Tablespoon" snatched up? "Claw Hammer" already used? Come on already.

Like that other guy,,who realized A through D Street was taken , so he had to settle for the next letter street

Hey Fuck You Man.

[Behshad]

Just these band names are hilarious. Cold Chisel...what was "Hot Knife" already taken? Was "Tablespoon" snatched up? "Claw Hammer" already used? Come on already.

Like that other guy,,who realized A through D Street was taken , so he had to settle for the next letter street

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

[portland]

Just these band names are hilarious. Cold Chisel...what was "Hot Knife" already taken? Was "Tablespoon" snatched up? "Claw Hammer" already used? Come on already.

Like that other guy,,who realized A through D Street was taken , so he had to settle for the next letter street

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

I am beginning to think Fuck You! Is a MR term of endearment

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

Strangeways are good, Ill buy what they come out with this year. Will also be interested in the new Banaglore Choir album when it comes out this year. I think the Outfield have an album coming out too later. Will be intrested in seeing what thats like.

[bluejeangirl76]

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

I am beginning to think Fuck You! Is a MR term of endearment

It actually is!! Fuck you, Portland!

[portland]

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

I am beginning to think Fuck You! Is a MR term of endearment

It actually is!! Fuck you, Portland!

Fuck You! BJG!

[bluejeangirl76]

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

I am beginning to think Fuck You! Is a MR term of endearment

It actually is!! Fuck you, Portland!

Fuck You! BJG!

Aw!! That's sweet, thank you!

[lights1961]

Hey Fuck You Man.

Love you too, bro

I am beginning to think Fuck You! Is a MR term of endearment

It actually is!! Fuck you, Portland!

Fuck You! BJG!

Aw!! That's sweet, thank you!

before I go home for the night... I have to chime in here... This is why MR ROCKS... even the ladies using the Fuck word.... to each other... Gotta love it... and not the least bit embarressed. okay now back to topic...what was the topic???

[rockinfayrose]

C'mon People, what's with the weird anticipations? Other than Jana's normal Sade & Depeche Mode addition, everyone else is getting excited by releases from off-the wall artists whom I would expect to find in the $2.99 Bargain Bin at Borders (not even CVS because for $6.99 u can find some good rare stuff from Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac there.) There has got to be some upcoming stuff from recognizable names that more than a minority can get thrilled by...

[Rockindeano]

C'mon People, what's with the weird anticipations? Other than Jana's normal Sade & Depeche Mode addition, everyone else is getting excited by releases from off-the wall artists whom I would expect to find in the $2.99 Bargain Bin at Borders (not even CVS because for $6.99 u can find some good rare stuff from Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac there.) There has got to be some upcoming stuff from recognizable names that more than a minority can get thrilled by...

Fay, check yourself. Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac aren't big names here on MR for some reason. Bon Jovi is and they're the biggest Springsteen plagiarists alive. Everything Bruce does, they copy and do later, but they add the excitement of lip syncing to their repertoire. Anyway, the bands that that Kjbgs dude or whatever his name is in Kentucky, are the types of bands people here like. They sounded decent enough(the samples), even if they aren't well known. You'll find people here like Mickey fucking Thomas. God in Hell why is beyond me. That guy is just so feminine. Asia also gets some run here and they're a band that just has me shaking my head. They are so old they wear Depends when they play. How may times can they Heat of he Moment and really get into it? That song isn't dated or anything. In any event, it's a matter of taste, and everyone is different. I will never understand Dokken. Even more embarrassing is Winger. I better get off here before I offend someone. I can't wait for that new Crown of Thorns CD. That ought to be a hoot.

And no, you can't find Mac or Bruce albums for 6.99. Revelations though is only 7 bucks and they throw 2 extra discs in there for ya.

[rockinfayrose]

And no, you can't find Mac or Bruce albums for 6.99. Revelations though is only 7 bucks and they throw 2 extra discs in there for ya.

I did...every CVS has a different Bruce CD. In the last month I bought Human Touch & Chimes of Freedom for $6.99 each. I just get so frustrated when people pay homage to crap music and shun worthy artists...but you're right that it's "a matter of taste"...even if it sucks

[Rockindeano]

And no, you can't find Mac or Bruce albums for 6.99. Revelations though is only 7 bucks and they throw 2 extra discs in there for ya.

I did...every CVS has a different Bruce CD. In the last month I bought Human Touch & Chimes of Freedom for $6.99 each. I just get so frustrated when people pay homage to crap music and shun worthy artists...but you're right that it's "a matter of taste"...even if it sucks

Those two cd's don't really count. Human Touch isn't an E Street effort..it was the "other band" and Chimes of Freedom is a 4 song mini for Amnesty Int'l.

By the way, that was Bruce's biggest fuck up and his biggest regret ever. He broke up the ESB and went solo. During that time he was inaugurated into the RORHOF. Since the ESB was idle at the time, they didn't go in with him. He says he will never forgive himself for that.

[rockinfayrose]

And no, you can't find Mac or Bruce albums for 6.99. Revelations though is only 7 bucks and they throw 2 extra discs in there for ya.

I did...every CVS has a different Bruce CD. In the last month I bought Human Touch & Chimes of Freedom for $6.99 each. I just get so frustrated when people pay homage to crap music and shun worthy artists...but you're right that it's "a matter of taste"...even if it sucks

Those two cd's don't really count. Human Touch isn't an E Street effort..it was the "other band" and Chimes of Freedom is a 4 song mini for Amnesty Int'l.

By the way, that was Bruce's biggest fuck up and his biggest regret ever. He broke up the ESB and went solo. During that time he was inaugurated into the RORHOF. Since the ESB was idle at the time, they didn't go in with him. He says he will never forgive himself for that.

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it? They had that too but didn't buy it cause I downloaded most of the tracks already. I love Human Touch but Chimes of Freedom is just alright - but hey, I love Bruce now so it's all good

[Rockindeano]

I just get so frustrated when people pay homage to crap music and shun worthy artists...but you're right that it's "a matter of taste"...even if it sucks

Well, it's true. I think half of the music people on here listen to is shit. Dokken, Kiss, Europe, Winger, Chalfant, Danger Danger, all those shit bands...that's my opinion though. Hell almost everyone on here hates my bands, specifically Bruce and that's ok too. Hell, some people like Michael Jackson. I think the guy was a glorified walking tape machine who couldn't sing a lick live. I think he sucked and pales to Springsteen in the talent and performing category. People like Rhianna, and Pink. It's a matter of taste, that's all.

[Rockindeano]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

[rockinfayrose]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

It's not really clearance, just discounted...I meant it as a good thing that I could find some enjoyable CDs like Bruce in the stores still cause they're like new to me since I somehow overlooked the greatness of Springsteen music all these years. It's all the Kiss, Winger & other examples of crap bands that you gave that are in the $2.99 bin

[Rockindeano]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

It's not really clearance, just discounted...I meant it as a good thing that I could find some enjoyable CDs like Bruce in the stores still cause they're like new to me since I somehow overlooked the greatness of Springsteen music all these years. It's all the Kiss, Winger & other examples of crap bands that you gave that are in the $2.99 bin

No comment. There are Winger and Kiss fans here you know. Tread carefully.

[rockinfayrose]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

It's not really clearance, just discounted...I meant it as a good thing that I could find some enjoyable CDs like Bruce in the stores still cause they're like new to me since I somehow overlooked the greatness of Springsteen music all these years. It's all the Kiss, Winger & other examples of crap bands that you gave that are in the $2.99 bin

No comment. There are Winger and Kiss fans here you know. Tread carefully.

I already took a lashing for my Kiss bashing sometime ago and I'm still talking. Not afraid. I'm not purposely trying to piss anyone off or anything but just stating my opinion that's all. But thanks for the warning

[LtVanish]

And no, you can't find Mac or Bruce albums for 6.99. Revelations though is only 7 bucks and they throw 2 extra discs in there for ya.

I did...every CVS has a different Bruce CD. In the last month I bought Human Touch & Chimes of Freedom for $6.99 each. I just get so frustrated when people pay homage to crap music and shun worthy artists...but you're right that it's "a matter of taste"...even if it sucks

Quite honestly I get tired of Rolling Stone Magazine artists that we all according to them should be paying homage to. Bruce Springsteen gets enough attention everywhere. I am on this message board mainly to talk about off the wall bands, it is what we all have in common. BTW what do you have against Winger? Kiss I can understand, but Winger is one of the most underrated bands around.

[Red13JoePa]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

When are albums like that and Tunnel Of Love gonna get the remaster treatment?
I would think if done properly you could some REAL pickup on both albums.

I like much of HT and LT, too. Tom Joad's even decent in spots.

[Rockindeano]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

When are albums like that and Tunnel Of Love gonna get the remaster treatment?
I would think if done properly you could some REAL pickup on both albums.

I like much of HT and LT, too. Tom Joad's even decent in spots.

He said he will never do a remaster. How are you going to improve Tunnel of Love? Outstanding record the way it is. Instead, he is releasing a three disc live album. It's a true actual live record of one show. Running time is 3'24", 32 song set list. I believe it's the Philadelphia show that I invited you to, and you declined. Shithead. I flew 6 hours o get here and you couldn't make the 25 minute drive down to the Spectrum. I am still heated about that.

[Ehwmatt]

What about Born in the USA - that counts doesn't it?

Fuck Fay, that album has sold 24 million copies. It's about time they put it on clearance don't you think?

When are albums like that and Tunnel Of Love gonna get the remaster treatment?
I would think if done properly you could some REAL pickup on both albums.

I like much of HT and LT, too. Tom Joad's even decent in spots.

He said he will never do a remaster. How are you going to improve Tunnel of Love? Outstanding record the way it is. Instead, he is releasing a three disc live album. It's a true actual live record of one show. Running time is 3'24", 32 song set list. I believe it's the Philadelphia show that I invited you to, and you declined. Shithead. I flew 6 hours o get here and you couldn't make the 25 minute drive down to the Spectrum. I am still heated about that.

The trouble is, more often than not, modern remasters are a joke. All they do is recompress the damn thing and make it louder half the time. That's not really doing anything for the overall quality. I've heard some good remasters, but a lot of the mainstream remasters are terrible.

[kgdjpubs]

C'mon People, what's with the weird anticipations? Other than Jana's normal Sade & Depeche Mode addition, everyone else is getting excited by releases from off-the wall artists whom I would expect to find in the $2.99 Bargain Bin at Borders (not even CVS because for $6.99 u can find some good rare stuff from Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac there.) There has got to be some upcoming stuff from recognizable names that more than a minority can get thrilled by...

could be a general lack of bands in the US that a) I like....and b) are releasing new material. Never particularly cared for the "hair bands" of the late 80s/early 90s, and the bands that are left that I like either...
aren't releasing anything new this year (ie Bon Jovi, Phil Collins [possible 60s covers cd but unconfirmed])
aren't even together
or are working in some random lineup that generally tunes me off of being a fan of the band in the first place (ie Survivor with no Jamison or Bicker, but a singer who sounds like neither of them).

Likewise, there aren't many--if any--90s bands that I really like enough to look forward to a cd from, and many of the current artists fall into that category also. Those that do either aren't releasing anything this year (ie Rob Thomas), or might release something but nothing confirmed (ie Matchbox 20).

So what's left when you've exhausted the options is to broaden your horizons. There's a bunch of very good bands that never broke into the US scene for one reason or another. They might have had plenty of success other places, but never cracked America. So you start trying out cds. Sure, some are ok, but every once in a while, you find this artist that you really like. For every one band that breaks through, you have 5-6 popular ones that didn't. For example, Whitesnake was pretty darn popular in Europe for 10 years before breaking through over here, and when they did it was after a massive style change. Same with others. There are also plenty of bands that got popular here, but didn't sell for anything outside of the US. Doesn't have anything to do with the quality of songwriting/performances.

Commercial success has a lot more to do with management and promotion than the songs themselves. I know of one band who tried to break into the US market, signed with a label, did a tour over here with generally good responses despite no radio airplay. Then, they got to their label showcase in Los Angeles, and the agent who signed them didn't even go see them because he had a prior commitment to a dog's birthday party of a local radio dj---true story. Not surprisingly, they didn't break into the US market. It did, however, provide a very angry hit single when they got home about their experience with the American record label. Hard to blame the band on that one, but that's why you never heard of them in the US. It was all politics, and had nothing to do with the music.

Anyway, the bands that that Kjbgs dude

"Kevin" works better and is considerably easier to type.... It was also taken by someone else.

[kgdjpubs]

The trouble is, more often than not, modern remasters are a joke. All they do is recompress the damn thing and make it louder half the time. That's not really doing anything for the overall quality. I've heard some good remasters, but a lot of the mainstream remasters are terrible.

Good point. When all you are doing is blowing out the peaks in order to make the thing louder, you aren't improving the sound quality. If anything, you are making it worse....but it is louder, which must be better.

[Michigan Girl]

C'mon People, what's with the weird anticipations? Other than Jana's normal Sade & Depeche Mode addition, everyone else is getting excited by releases from off-the wall artists whom I would expect to find in the $2.99 Bargain Bin at Borders (not even CVS because for $6.99 u can find some good rare stuff from Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac there.) There has got to be some upcoming stuff from recognizable names that more than a minority can get thrilled by...

It's called different musical tastes ...isn't it great?!?!~America!!

[Ehwmatt]

C'mon People, what's with the weird anticipations? Other than Jana's normal Sade & Depeche Mode addition, everyone else is getting excited by releases from off-the wall artists whom I would expect to find in the $2.99 Bargain Bin at Borders (not even CVS because for $6.99 u can find some good rare stuff from Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac there.) There has got to be some upcoming stuff from recognizable names that more than a minority can get thrilled by...

could be a general lack of bands in the US that a) I like....and b) are releasing new material. Never particularly cared for the "hair bands" of the late 80s/early 90s, and the bands that are left that I like either...
aren't releasing anything new this year (ie Bon Jovi, Phil Collins [possible 60s covers cd but unconfirmed])
aren't even together
or are working in some random lineup that generally tunes me off of being a fan of the band in the first place (ie Survivor with no Jamison or Bicker, but a singer who sounds like neither of them).

Likewise, there aren't many--if any--90s bands that I really like enough to look forward to a cd from, and many of the current artists fall into that category also. Those that do either aren't releasing anything this year (ie Rob Thomas), or might release something but nothing confirmed (ie Matchbox 20).

So what's left when you've exhausted the options is to broaden your horizons. There's a bunch of very good bands that never broke into the US scene for one reason or another. They might have had plenty of success other places, but never cracked America. So you start trying out cds. Sure, some are ok, but every once in a while, you find this artist that you really like. For every one band that breaks through, you have 5-6 popular ones that didn't. For example, Whitesnake was pretty darn popular in Europe for 10 years before breaking through over here, and when they did it was after a massive style change. Same with others. There are also plenty of bands that got popular here, but didn't sell for anything outside of the US. Doesn't have anything to do with the quality of songwriting/performances.

Commercial success has a lot more to do with management and promotion than the songs themselves. I know of one band who tried to break into the US market, signed with a label, did a tour over here with generally good responses despite no radio airplay. Then, they got to their label showcase in Los Angeles, and the agent who signed them didn't even go see them because he had a prior commitment to a dog's birthday party of a local radio dj---true story. Not surprisingly, they didn't break into the US market. It did, however, provide a very angry hit single when they got home about their experience with the American record label. Hard to blame the band on that one, but that's why you never heard of them in the US. It was all politics, and had nothing to do with the music.

We've talked music before man, I know you know your shit and have a huge variety of taste. I suspect we have many of the same favorites going by our past talks and this post. I love it all from all eras if the hook and musicianship is there. Anything from 60s hard rock to hippie shit to Motown to 70s rock to AOR/MR of the 80s to the alternative pop of the 90s etc. One thing that has always surprised me is the fragmentation of musical tastes on here. The thing I've loved about MR is it combines many of the aspects of several favored genres of mine, especially progressive rock, 70s power pop, and 60s pop, and I always figured people heavily into this genre would have similarly wide tastes. But, many here don't seem to.

For instance, a lot of people here seem to base their tastes solely or heavily on whether the band has a soaring tenor vocalist, which just blows my mind and limits your horizons so much. Oh well, to each his own.

[Rockindeano]

The trouble is, more often than not, modern remasters are a joke. All they do is recompress the damn thing and make it louder half the time. That's not really doing anything for the overall quality. I've heard some good remasters, but a lot of the mainstream remasters are terrible.

Good point. When all you are doing is blowing out the peaks in order to make the thing louder, you aren't improving the sound quality. If anything, you are making it worse....but it is louder, which must be better.

What's your take on Perry's job on the Journey remasters? I do think he improved those.