RANDY CD+XXARON+FACT+DEALER+STRIDER+INVADER+MAY LINN + PAGAN

akira · Post by **akira** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:10 pm

heavymetalmaniac wrote:It would be interesting to read something about the layout, print and sound quality, things like these. I don't want to buy something which might be official but look and sound like bootlegs. The later Sonic Age releases and some Steel Legacy stuff simply isn't better than any bootleg. So I would be interested in what I spend my money in.

Any information would be highly appreciated.

M.

I agree totally. Some sound samples could help

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:57 am

I have to agree regarding the quality of the last few Sonic Age releases. It seems that the label has dropped they're standards with each release as they have gone along.

Regarding the sound clips for those of you that have never heard these bands, all of them can be found on youtube. Do a few searches...

Strider and possibly Pagan may not be up to many of the hardcore bangers standards around here though, as they are quite commercial at times. Beware with those two.

akira · Post by **akira** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:08 pm

Avenger wrote:I have to agree regarding the quality of the last few Sonic Age releases. It seems that the label has dropped they're standards with each release as they have gone along.

Regarding the sound clips for those of you that have never heard these bands, all of them can be found on youtube. Do a few searches...

Strider and possibly Pagan may not be up to many of the hardcore bangers standards around here though, as they are quite commercial at times. Beware with those two.

I meant samples of actual releases. After the last couple Sonic Age rec. disappointments, I don't want to give the money for bootleg sound anymore
Especially for the first Fact and Dealer, cause original sound is awful

Professor Black · Post by **Professor Black** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:41 pm

I got the Randy CD today. Decent quality, great material of course. Sound is fine, packaging includes only the 7" song lyrics, nothing else.

The only surprise is that the demo songs are a bit slower (and therefore longer) than the recording I already had -- not sure which is correct but since this was done with the band's blessing, I'm assuming these are. Furthermore, the live and demo versions of "Victim of the Night" included here are at the same pitch.

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:46 am

akira wrote:
Avenger wrote:I have to agree regarding the quality of the last few Sonic Age releases. It seems that the label has dropped they're standards with each release as they have gone along.

Regarding the sound clips for those of you that have never heard these bands, all of them can be found on youtube. Do a few searches...

Strider and possibly Pagan may not be up to many of the hardcore bangers standards around here though, as they are quite commercial at times. Beware with those two.
I meant samples of actual releases. After the last couple Sonic Age rec. disappointments, I don't want to give the money for bootleg sound anymore
Especially for the first Fact and Dealer, cause original sound is awful

Understood but that comment was directed towards great_knuthulhu and MEX who had stated that they are unfamiliar with these bands,

akira · Post by **akira** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:21 pm

Avenger wrote:
akira wrote:
Avenger wrote:I have to agree regarding the quality of the last few Sonic Age releases. It seems that the label has dropped they're standards with each release as they have gone along.

Regarding the sound clips for those of you that have never heard these bands, all of them can be found on youtube. Do a few searches...

Strider and possibly Pagan may not be up to many of the hardcore bangers standards around here though, as they are quite commercial at times. Beware with those two.
I meant samples of actual releases. After the last couple Sonic Age rec. disappointments, I don't want to give the money for bootleg sound anymore
Especially for the first Fact and Dealer, cause original sound is awful
Understood but that comment was directed towards great_knuthulhu and MEX who had stated that they are unfamiliar with these bands,

Sorry then

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:39 pm

Avenger wrote:
akira wrote:
Avenger wrote:I have to agree regarding the quality of the last few Sonic Age releases. It seems that the label has dropped they're standards with each release as they have gone along.

Regarding the sound clips for those of you that have never heard these bands, all of them can be found on youtube. Do a few searches...

Strider and possibly Pagan may not be up to many of the hardcore bangers standards around here though, as they are quite commercial at times. Beware with those two.
I meant samples of actual releases. After the last couple Sonic Age rec. disappointments, I don't want to give the money for bootleg sound anymore
Especially for the first Fact and Dealer, cause original sound is awful
Understood but that comment was directed towards great_knuthulhu and MEX who had stated that they are unfamiliar with these bands,

And thank you for that. I've had a listen now and they're definitely not for me. I like lots of HR stuff, but Strider were very pedestrian and Pagan not much better.

wreackhavoc · Post by **wreackhavoc** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:08 am

Professor Black wrote:I got the Randy CD today. Decent quality, great material of course. Sound is fine, packaging includes only the 7" song lyrics, nothing else.

There will be full lyrics for the vinyl version

MEXDefenderOfSteel · Post by **MEXDefenderOfSteel** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:50 pm

wreackhavoc wrote:
Professor Black wrote:I got the Randy CD today. Decent quality, great material of course. Sound is fine, packaging includes only the 7" song lyrics, nothing else.
There will be full lyrics for the vinyl version

vinyl version???? when?

The_Elite · Post by **The_Elite** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:02 pm

My favourite thing about the Randy reissue is the absolutely laughable piece of paper glued to the back of the jewelcase to signify 'limited edition' number xxx/500. Why not put it on the inlay- or even better leave it off altogether?

Herkus Monte · Post by **Herkus Monte** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:37 pm

The_Elite wrote:My favourite thing about the Randy reissue is the absolutely laughable piece of paper glued to the back of the jewelcase to signify 'limited edition' number xxx/500.

An OBI of a sort or omething?

Dodens Grav · Post by **Dodens Grav** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:39 pm

Who is Randy and why should I care?

Pestkrieg · Post by **Pestkrieg** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:38 pm

Perhaps you should read Dan's review...

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:50 am

Dodens Grav wrote:Who is Randy and why should I care?

Because the band kicks the shit out of 80% of the modern crap you like to hype.

Not that this speaks for the releases themselves as I have personally not seen them yet but I'm pretty sure that it's not hard to hop on youtube and check the actual music for yourself.

Dodens Grav · Post by **Dodens Grav** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:52 pm

I'm sorry, in case it wasn't obvious by the question mark, I was asking a serious question about a band I'm not familiar with. But I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to continue to show your specific dislike of me and by doing so continuing to look like an ass.