I have not seen this one discussed here yet. Just sampling it now, so no real opinion formed yet. I did notice that Amazon has this for sale at $3.99 right now....MP3 download version. Nice bargain for those interested in giving it a try.http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919579#msg-919579Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:09:58 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919811#msg-919811 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919811#msg-919811
Paul]]> PaulBonrud NoticeboardSat, 17 Nov 2012 00:22:57 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919773#msg-919773 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919773#msg-919773 Wardy NoticeboardFri, 16 Nov 2012 17:16:50 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919772#msg-919772 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919772#msg-919772 Wardy NoticeboardFri, 16 Nov 2012 17:16:13 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919770#msg-919770 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919770#msg-919770 Terry K. NoticeboardFri, 16 Nov 2012 14:11:36 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919768#msg-919768 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919768#msg-919768
Wardy, we recorded a demo for the Bonrud CD that we haven't completely finished that you would probably appreciate more than anyone else on this forum. It is the closest thing to an Alice in Chains/Soundgarden song I have ever written (with less depressing lyrics - a bit moe hopeful coming out of the darkness). Both my wife and Rick's wife loved the song...in fact, it's one of their favorites of everything we ever did and we didn't put it on the CD (they both really, really like heavy music...heavier than me). Rick and I are going to finish the song for fun. I never shared the demo with the record company because I didn't want to confuse them! LOL!! :)

Paul]]> PaulBonrud NoticeboardFri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:43 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919715#msg-919715 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919715#msg-919715-------------------------------------------------------
> Yes, quite laid back. Certainly not reminiscent of
> Badmotorfinger.

Annnnd because of that right there...Im out :(]]> kidego71 NoticeboardFri, 16 Nov 2012 03:29:46 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919638#msg-919638 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919638#msg-919638
The difficulty for some will be the ability to divorce this from Audioslave as there's certainly some similarities outside of just the vocals. But not enough for this to be anything other than a Soundgarden album. Also for a band with such a strong back catalog anything less than sensational may disappoint but as usual that is both unfair to the band and to the listener (IMO of course). Perhaps too not heavy enough for fans of BadMotorFinger and what came before but certainly should please fans of Superunknown and DownOnTheUpside...

Personally love all their eras and while King Animal took a few spins to properly click, I farking love this and the more I listen the more this improves.

Two complaints (and only two) being track 10, Halfway There while doesn't suck just doesn't sound like a Soundgarden track and more along the lines of a Cornell solo tune (considering music and lyrics are credited to Cornell that makes sense LOL)... And the running order. First track and single Been Away Too Long works way better if tucked away on the second half of the record but again, that's just my take on things ;)

Non state Actor is absolutely great as is By Crooked Steps, A Thousand Days Before one of the best tunes from the gang period (seems to be a fan favorite too) and while on the slow side, Blood On The Valley Floor has an underlying BadMotorFinger kinda vibe about it, a real treat! Bones Of Birds another treat while not as instant as previous ballads such as Black Hole, Burden etc it is still magnificient, and Black Saturday is cracking with its acoustics and nod to previous such material... The chorus to Worse Dreams reminds of Pearl Jam but the atmosphere is true Soundgarden and after initial hesitation Taree has become a favorite! Personally find Rowing very cool even if for just being different and Eyelid's Mouth works in much the same way both having a chant kinda chorus approach in fact I reckon had either of those opened the album running order for me at least would been near perfect but again just my 2c...

Anyway add to that some stellar artwork classy lyrics and great production and King Animal in the very least sees Soundgarden back and defenitely on track! Here's hoping they tour down here again and they continue to release new material in the coming years! I'd rate it at least an 8 maybe more ;)]]> Wardy NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 20:02:18 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919622#msg-919622 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919622#msg-919622 Terry K. NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 14:46:34 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919613#msg-919613 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919613#msg-919613 Ross S. NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 13:38:41 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919607#msg-919607 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919607#msg-919607 Doug Wolfgang NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 11:13:29 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919597#msg-919597 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919597#msg-919597 Todd S NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:49:54 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919590#msg-919590 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919590#msg-919590 Terry K. NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:21:20 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919586#msg-919586 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919586#msg-919586 Doug Wolfgang NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:13:33 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919583#msg-919583 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919583#msg-919583 Terry K. NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:05:36 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919581#msg-919581 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919581#msg-919581 Doug Wolfgang NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 09:50:23 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919580#msg-919580 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919580#msg-919580 Coco NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 09:49:03 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919579#msg-919579 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919579,919579#msg-919579 Doug Wolfgang NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 09:46:23 +1100