Liege Lord (US) MLP 1985

[doomedplanet]

by request:
Liege Lord (US) MLP 1985
1. Prodigy Wielding Iron Fists
2. Dark Tale
3. Amnesty
4. Vials Of Wrath
5. Legionaire

Rare test pressing only record(I think), not 100% sure if this is the same as the picture disc Iron Works released, since I'm missing that one.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V30IKG2W
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[Chafe]

Thanks a lot!!!!!, need to hear this one right now!

[daniel]

Unfortunately they are just inferior versions to the album ones.

[doomedplanet]

Fortunately they are far superior to the lp versions, IMHO.

Unfortunately they are just inferior versions to the album ones.

[MassOfKthulu]

yes they are better,no doubt for me (i dont mean 'don't speak')

[daniel]

Don't get that at all, the LP versions sound much more powerful in every aspect. The EP recordings have a more muffled production and space where it does not fit and sloppier playing(not that it's a big thing for me usually but in this case where I can compare different versions of the same songs it does factor it). The EP is like trying to hear the music while standing in a windy field while the LP is like galloping into action with the music blasting inside your head, time after time you are lifted ever higher into the starlit cosmos.

Yes I like 'Freedom's Rise'

[daniel]

Just listen to the intro of 'Wielding Iron Fists', the riff descends like first snow upon the battlefield, the notes ringing out through all existence, echoing into the universe. Each sound so perfect, the feeling of space coupled with unbridled intensity. Huh, the EP doesn't stand a chance.

I understand someone might like the different production which brings out the bass in a more Steve Harris-esque way, but other that that, what in the world is better about these version???

[mordred]

Never understood the hype around this band. Lame.

[doomedplanet]

Never heard any hype. But If I'm in a shit mood this band is always the perfect antidote.

Never understood the hype around this band. Lame.

[omen of hate]

I love their first album, it's in my US Metal top-ten since ages. Thanks for uploading their mini-lp, I've never had the chance to hear it, I'll do this week-end.

[mordred]

I love their first album, it's in my US Metal top-ten since ages.

This is the kind of hype I'm talking about. I hear statements like this all the time and I just don't understand. To me Freedom's Rise has one decent song ("Rage of Angels") while the rest is completely forgetable, as limp as my wrist after two hours of masturbation.

I'm happy for you guys, but to me early Liege Lord just doesn't cut it.

[omen of hate]

It's just a matter of taste I think ...

[doomedplanet]

I've been listening to their music since 1987. If someone asked me to define the fundamentals of 80's U.S. power I would say 'Liege Lord". All a mater of taste, like Omen says.

[DaN]

I'm afraid I'll have to join the nay-chorus too.. I've been re-evaluating a lot of classic US Metal recently; stuff I used to slag as mediocre but have now rediscovered as bloody awesome, like VICIOUS RUMORS, CHASTAIN, JACK STARR etc.. Liege Lord still haven't clicked for me, sorry.
All the right moves, none of the songs..

[doomedplanet]

DaN, You like Kuster and not Liege Lord? This metal forum is very much a strange place to be.