In a severe case of GTO (Grand Theft Originality), I'm jacking Anders' idea of listing the music I've been listening to in the car this last week. And I'm further stealing his thunder by reporting it on a Thursday, since I'm out of town for the remainder of the week.
Boo-yah and whatnot
Or, as you typically find in scientific articles: Adapted from "Car music" by Anders, posted on m-factor week 25. Sounds a lot more justified than "I sho' nuff done jacked dis f'om dat geek Anders last week is all"
Kamelot - The Black Halo (2005)
One of our favorite bands. Roy Khan is perhaps THE best melodic/epic/power metal singer out there. This one has a couple of fantastic tracks on it, like "March Of Mephisto" (featuring guest "vocals" from Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir), "When The Lights Are Down", "Soul Society" and "Abandoned", plus the absolutely stunning semi-ballad "The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)" featuring Simone Simons of Epica. Both this one and "March.." have been favorites on "Svisj:Metall", so maybe you've seen them. No?
On a side note I really like the fact that Kamelot features female vocalists alongside clean vocals, as opposed to the "beauty-and-the-beast" approach way too many bands opt for, where you have a goth'd-out female singer with 15 minutes worth of classical vocal training and some growling dude tryin' his very best to be bad-ass. This despite the fact that he wears as much or more make-up, has an immaculately trimmed beard and highlights in his hair. News flash: If you wear eye shadow, have your own hair stylist and use your "indian" name (which is always something cool like "Shadow-wolf" - true example from Nightwish), then it takes a lot more than growling, invisible suitcases and a leather jacket to make you appear as anything but a legendary wuss. You rank alongside Ben Affleck on the asskicker scale, ya epic, ozone-layer-depleting, ammo-belt-guitar-strap-wearing clown.*
*Does not apply to Dave Mustaine on grounds of him being Da Man.
Kamelot - Ghost Opera (2007)
The greatly anticipated new album. Like every cd since Karma, it takes a while for the songs to work, but so far, this one's promising. Not a concept album like the previous two (based on "Faust"), but I'm sure it'll grow.
Boo-yah and whatnot
Or, as you typically find in scientific articles: Adapted from "Car music" by Anders, posted on m-factor week 25. Sounds a lot more justified than "I sho' nuff done jacked dis f'om dat geek Anders last week is all"
Kamelot - The Black Halo (2005)
One of our favorite bands. Roy Khan is perhaps THE best melodic/epic/power metal singer out there. This one has a couple of fantastic tracks on it, like "March Of Mephisto" (featuring guest "vocals" from Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir), "When The Lights Are Down", "Soul Society" and "Abandoned", plus the absolutely stunning semi-ballad "The Haunting (Somewhere In Time)" featuring Simone Simons of Epica. Both this one and "March.." have been favorites on "Svisj:Metall", so maybe you've seen them. No?
On a side note I really like the fact that Kamelot features female vocalists alongside clean vocals, as opposed to the "beauty-and-the-beast" approach way too many bands opt for, where you have a goth'd-out female singer with 15 minutes worth of classical vocal training and some growling dude tryin' his very best to be bad-ass. This despite the fact that he wears as much or more make-up, has an immaculately trimmed beard and highlights in his hair. News flash: If you wear eye shadow, have your own hair stylist and use your "indian" name (which is always something cool like "Shadow-wolf" - true example from Nightwish), then it takes a lot more than growling, invisible suitcases and a leather jacket to make you appear as anything but a legendary wuss. You rank alongside Ben Affleck on the asskicker scale, ya epic, ozone-layer-depleting, ammo-belt-guitar-strap-wearing clown.*
*Does not apply to Dave Mustaine on grounds of him being Da Man.
Kamelot - Ghost Opera (2007)
The greatly anticipated new album. Like every cd since Karma, it takes a while for the songs to work, but so far, this one's promising. Not a concept album like the previous two (based on "Faust"), but I'm sure it'll grow.
Edguy - Vain Glory Opera (2002)
Now THIS is German Power Metal. Not a weak track on the album. Title track, "How Many Miles" and "Scarlet Rose" are standout songs.
Wig Wam - Wig Wamania (2006)
If you're into good-time rock'n roll/metal in the style of Van Halen, early Extreme, or 1987-era Whitesnake, you'll love Wig Wam. Their new live-DVD is a find also.
Yngwie Malmsteen - LIVE!!! (1999)
Awesome live-cd from the 1998 Brazil tour.
Billy Joel - The Essential Billy Joel (2004)
Collection with the Urban Bruce Springsteen.
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Since I haven't driven much this week, the list is short.
Tom Waits - Rain Dogs
Yeah, still in my car from the last list.
ZZ Top - Antenna
Been I while since I've heard this album. The Top was at their best in the 70's, but this one is the best of their 90's output. Polished, but the synths are mixed in the back and Billy G's guitar work way up front. PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) is a great car song, but should be enjoyed in an open car in sunny California, not in a Volvo station wagon in rainy Bergen...
Rainer - Live At the Performance Centre
Man, this is one of my all time favourite albums. His style is a mix of blues and singer-songwriter with a dash of country and rock. Most of his work is acoustic, slide on old Nationals and Dobros, but he stays far from the slide/National blues clichés. This solo concert is the last show he recorded before he died way too early.
That Billy Joel doesn't look half bad, even though I prefer the boss over him any day.
Springsteen is all about The River. Billy Joel dabbles in several styles with excellent lyrics, so my vote goes to him.
Besides - a band I was in regularly covered "Baby Grand".
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