Jack Starr's Burning Starr - Land of the Dead

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:01 pm

I got the album a couple of days ago and I think it kicks ass. The title track can be streamed on the link below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe ... mID=165673

Marken · Post by **Marken** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:28 pm

The song was ok. At least better than the other Burning Starr-stuff I've heard. Nice artwork.

leifkr · Post by **leifkr** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:07 pm

Listened to the album just once so far. A litte too mellow maybe, but I quite like the singer.

lunaboy · Post by **lunaboy** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:23 pm

GREAT SONG !!! Goes on My "Must Buy CD" List.

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:17 am

I'm going to get bunch of those from Limb Music, cant wait ti check it out.

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:44 am

Jack Starr / Burning Starr / whatever was never known as being the heaviest band around. "No Turning Back" was probably the bands most pounding release.

The new track sounds promising. I don't know if all of the songs on the new album are in the same vein but this track is solid. I also like that the production isn't done in an overtly modern way. The guitars could have been a little grittier but I can't complain too much. The biggest turn off I have with new bands is super clean modern production values.

leifkr · Post by **leifkr** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:26 pm

"Sands Of Time" from the new album is a killer tune.

Priamos · Post by **Priamos** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:36 am

How is it, compared to the previous one (Defiance)?

Oliver/KIT · Post by **Oliver/KIT** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:29 am

Priamos wrote:How is it, compared to the previous one (Defiance)?

Much better, more up tempo stuff and more like the 80ies records.

Priamos · Post by **Priamos** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:45 am

Oliver/KIT wrote:
Priamos wrote:How is it, compared to the previous one (Defiance)?
Much better, more up tempo stuff and more like the 80ies records.

Goood!! "Defiance" was almost a let down. Hardly above average.

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:03 pm

Priamos wrote:How is it, compared to the previous one (Defiance)?

Very similar in the sense that it focuses strongly on galopping epic metal rather than the straight forward hard rockish metal on the old Burning Starr records. However the new one is more upbeat and up tempo than the previous. I think it's better but I like Defiance as well.

Priamos · Post by **Priamos** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:03 pm

mordred wrote:
Priamos wrote:How is it, compared to the previous one (Defiance)?
Very similar in the sense that it focuses strongly on galopping epic metal rather than the straight forward hard rockish metal on the old Burning Starr records. However the new one is more upbeat and up tempo than the previous. I think it's better but I like Defiance as well.

Hm... I never agreed that Defiance is actually epic oriented... The cover and the titles/lyrics probably, but the music itself not too much. I dunno... Maybe I'm always expecting a "No turning Back part II" and this is why I get dissapointed...

PS. Hey!!! The sample is very good indeed!! Very tempting appetizer!

Warepire · Post by **Warepire** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:20 pm

That sample was great.

The album is out since today in case anyone missed it.

Priamos · Post by **Priamos** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:59 pm

Impressive effort!!! Granpa Jack sounds very fresh and energetic. Light years ahead from the last Virgin Steele albums! Honorary mention to the outstanding vox!! Of course it's not perfect; some weaker compositions do exist and some melodies sound "familiar", but it's much better than the 90% of the overhyped bullshit out there.

Marken · Post by **Marken** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:55 pm

Received this one today. Only played it once, but this was quite enjoyable. A little boring in places, but a pretty good album. Great vocalist.