I'm surprised at the lack of commentary on a new IQ album!
I'm surprised at the lack of commentary on a new IQ album!
You say Mega Ultra Deluxe Special Limited Edition Extended Autographed 5-LP, 3-CD, 4-DVD, 2-BlueRay, 4-Cassette, five 8-Track, MP4 Download plus Demos, Outtakes, Booklet, T-Shirt and Guitar Pick Gold-Leafed Box Set Version like it's a bad thing...
I feel exactly the same way.Originally Posted by progeezer
And I didn't know you were at the 3RP festival when IQ played there. I was there too! I wish I had gotten to meet you then. But man, IQ put on a heck of a show didn't they?
I thought It Bites were incredibly good also.
Ah s**t! That IS too bad. I was out in the parking lot between bands a lot, and during the course of the weekend actually shared a bit w/Messrs. Beck & Dalton of It Bites
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"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
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Nichols is an example of a singer who has steadily improved over time. I have always liked his voice, but on some of the early IQ stuff he would get off key live quite a bit, and even in the studio his voice get a little sharp / flat on some songs. Today, I think he is a fantastic vocalist and it is true that he does enunciate to the point where you can clearly hear what he is singing.
I have ordered the new album, but it has not arrived yet.
Hell, on a lot of those early performances you were lucky if he even made it through the entire gig! I've never known a singer so prone to catch cold when touring. Except maybe Jon Anderson.
I'm holding out for the Wilson-mixed 5.1 super-duper walletbuster special anniversary extra adjectives edition.
I never had the chance to see IQ until NEARfest brought them over to the U.S. in the 90's, so the early gigs were not on my radar other than live recordings.
Listen to Fall Out again, last song on disk two, I'm sold on it. Big payoff near the end of the 20 minute song. IQ's answer to Awaken (IMHO)
My main issue with the 2 epics on disc 2 is that, despite very strong sections, neither of them have the big payoff at the end that I'm used to expecting from IQ. They also have very few recurring themes throughout, which is usually something that the band excel at. Listening to Without Walls from the previous album for comparison makes it obvious, as that one ticks all the boxes for me.
And before I give the impression that I don't like the new album, I do think it's very solid but those 2 epics are the weaker spot.
All of this IMO of course.
Last edited by LeFrog; 11-26-2019 at 11:39 AM.
IQ played Nearfest in 2005The first ever Nearfest was 1999. Does seem much longer ago though, I agree.
Only one listen so far, but I like it. I am starting to feel like Nichols sings the same melody on every song though, but I love his voice these days so I can get past that. Need more listens to really decide if I love it or not though.
...and in 1999.IQ played Nearfest in 2005
Now see, I wasn't at that one, so I didn't remember that. Damn it! Oh well, can't be right all the time, lol....and in 1999.
I think it was their second US appearance, but I was at a show they played in San Jose on 2/19/94. And surprise, Nicholls was fighting a cold that time as well. I just think in the early days he tended to overreach in the studio versus what his voice could deliver on the road. He learned from about the time of Ever how to write vocal parts that were in his range but also not overtaxing live. Geddy Lee did the same thing around 1980.
I'm holding out for the Wilson-mixed 5.1 super-duper walletbuster special anniversary extra adjectives edition.
Just received the Yellow Vinyl Dark Christmas EP this afternoon on the Left coast of the USA! Signature Required! Hope you have someone at home to sign for it!
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Yup, I was at both.IQ played Nearfest in 2005
Exactly what I'm hearing (and loving). An homage more than an answer?
Thought you IQ fans might appreciate my small tribute to a band that continues to make great music.
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Nothing profound to add but I picked up Resistance and it's da bomb! Some really classic tunes.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
I honestly can't stop listening to it. It's been over a month now.
Currently attempting to catch up on all of the chaos in the Market Square.
Ditto
I have this new CD playing in my truck & after a couple listens I'm favoring disk 2 over 1.
I particularly enjoy the 4th track on the 2nd disc the most.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
I got it a few months ago and labored through it one time. Haven’t revisited it yet since.
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Sadly I'm kind of in this boat too. OK, maybe I've heard it twice all the way through. Understandably there's a lot to absorb, but with this album, as well as its predecessor Road of Bones, I'm finding it hard to like them. There are no melodies that linger, nothing that sticks in my brain. I'm going to go back and keep trying with both of them, but I think I might be taking IQ off my auto-buy list. They lost something very important when Martin left, and I am noticing it big time. I will keep trying, though!
I’m sure I will try again eventually. I enjoy IQ a lot and really want to like this.
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