http://www.hallowed.se/english/music/reviews/2013/wet-rise_up.htmlhttp://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928879#msg-928879Sun, 19 May 2013 09:32:38 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,930037#msg-930037 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,930037#msg-930037
I heard the whole of Rise Up on the speakers before the WET gig in stockholm last month, and several tracks knocked my socks off, while a couple didn't.

Live, it must be said, almost every track old and new were transformed into near-metal emotional facemelters.

I was hanging in the club with my friend Martin who writes for RockNews , a major metal resource in Sweden, and he proclaimed the album to be one of the best he's ever heard and that it took a short while to grow on him.

I guess we'll just have to wait ad see how we like it !

and Jeff - will you be playing any WEt songs on your forthcoming UK tour buddy ? Just hold the farts ok ? :)]]> purebob NoticeboardMon, 11 Feb 2013 20:38:02 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929112#msg-929112 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929112#msg-929112
Aside from Andrew's announcement, frankly, I'm missing the over-hype for this one, too.

I happen to like the style, even if it's been overdone in years passed. I don't pay much attention to who writes and produces, with a few exceptions. Sure, some names we may see almost a bit too much some years. So what? If the music's good, it's good.

I don't pretend to be an audiophile. I just decide based on what I like. Really, it's as simple as that. Rise Up is something I'm pretty sure I'll like, regardless of who wrote/produced/released/etc it.]]> mikewonch NoticeboardSun, 03 Feb 2013 01:50:55 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929105#msg-929105 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929105#msg-929105 Coco NoticeboardSun, 03 Feb 2013 00:16:22 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929006#msg-929006 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929006#msg-929006
I do read reviews for guidance, then I will listen to samples and then I choose to buy or not. Back before you could listen to most music on the web, I occasionally would buy solely based on reviews, thus leaving me with a Slamer and Pride of Lions CDs that I don't get into at all. Rated high on MR.com, but not my cup of tea. The digital age has its perks.]]> kaneudeck NoticeboardSat, 02 Feb 2013 00:15:03 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929004#msg-929004 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,929004#msg-929004 Captain Can Man NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 23:57:02 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928989#msg-928989 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928989#msg-928989 Scott Watson NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 20:43:10 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928988#msg-928988 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928988#msg-928988 Scott Watson NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 20:40:35 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928987#msg-928987 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928987#msg-928987 Scott NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 20:06:48 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928982#msg-928982 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928982#msg-928982 Wardy NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 18:09:29 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928979#msg-928979 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928979#msg-928979
Paul]]> PaulBonrud NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 16:53:39 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928978#msg-928978 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928978#msg-928978
Aside from some hype and warm up often it can be about discovering or rediscovering, but occassionaly reviews work no different to many posts on the boards here; The enthusiasm for a record can sometimes sway one to actually give an album another crack for the better.

Point in case recently A Different Kind Of Truth as initially I had laughed away that first single and (what I know now to be a preconceived lazy) first listen, but the continued enthusiasm and couple in depth discussions here, and some super positive and informative reviews (MR to name an obvious one ;) saw me re-exploring the album wondering if I had missed something. And sure enough once I listened without prejudice I discovered a great record!

And add to that Tattoo now hits the sweet spot, Who woulda thought!? LOL

I think whatever works for individuals is fine. Like I said, much like the review this thread deals with there'd be plenty feeding of that reviewers enthusiasm hopefully purchasing the W.E.T. album and being satisfied also. Nothing wrong with that. Hey sometimes I like to just purchase an album without hearing reading or knowing anything other than it hitting the shelves (or arriving in the post, same deal these days ;)

Dribbling my 2c is all while I watch this terrible first ODI by the West Indies, all out for 70! - I enjoy a solid Aussie performance as much as anyone but WTF!?]]> Wardy NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 16:23:49 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928975#msg-928975 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928975#msg-928975 KAYAKER NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 15:14:05 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928971#msg-928971 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928971#msg-928971
Anyway, I really liked the first W.E.T. CD. Magnus is a killer guitarist as well. The two of you sound good together. Best of luck with the release!

Paul]]> PaulBonrud NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 14:00:39 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928970#msg-928970 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928970#msg-928970
I too prefer my reviews to be more informative (for want of a better word), but it also pleases me the record is getting the gushing fanboy love, I mean damn it would suck if it weren't right? ;)

And my fanboy opinion is bring this muther of a record on already! While still not sure LoveHeals was right fer second single so soon, after purchasing and living with it a while I've warmed to it anyways and the samples for this one sound rather impressive! Can't wait to say the least.]]> Wardy NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 13:24:55 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928969#msg-928969 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928969#msg-928969 Anthony NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 13:22:08 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928961#msg-928961 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928961#msg-928961The debut grew on me, but that was hyped beyond all proportion, and in the wake of that gushing praise, couldn't live up to it.
So to go even more over the top with the second one means that IF it's anything like the debut, it'll just have further to fall.
I'm looking forward to this one less, as I hadn't grown so tired with the style when the debut came out.
That's purely down to my tastes now, so as much as i'll eventually pick this up, and will likely enjoy it, i'm much more jaded and cynical as i've got bored with the oversaturation of a certain songwriter these days so there's less to get psyched about now.
Will be interesting around here when it is released though...
Niv]]> nivjourney NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 11:29:26 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928955#msg-928955 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928955#msg-928955 JSS NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 09:26:42 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928953#msg-928953 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928953#msg-928953 JSS NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 09:24:24 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928952#msg-928952 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928952#msg-928952 mikewonch NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 09:22:53 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928949#msg-928949 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928949#msg-928949 forestred NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 08:01:10 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928943#msg-928943 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928943#msg-928943 Coco NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 07:11:09 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928942#msg-928942 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928942#msg-928942 kaneudeck NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 06:57:49 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928941#msg-928941 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928941#msg-928941Anyway you can fill us fans in on the bonus tracks for "Rise Up"?
Thanks.]]> dannyp13 NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 06:50:55 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928937#msg-928937 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928937#msg-928937 RAMSAY NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 05:22:39 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928935#msg-928935 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928935#msg-928935
Looking forward to the release.

Cheers

Mark H]]> SecurityMark NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 05:12:40 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928925#msg-928925 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928925#msg-928925 JSS NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 04:43:06 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928918#msg-928918 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928918#msg-928918 kaneudeck NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 03:42:26 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928915#msg-928915 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928915#msg-928915

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It's a bit 'teen fan boy' isn't it?

Sounds like many here will relate to it then. The exaggerated jubilation that many (mundane) releases get here...is the stuff of "teen fan boy" legend.]]> Doug Wolfgang NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 02:25:54 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928901#msg-928901 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928901#msg-928901 RAMSAY NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 00:27:17 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928897#msg-928897 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928879,928897#msg-928897I read the last paragraph and didn't bother reading the rest.]]> rocknut NoticeboardFri, 01 Feb 2013 00:17:14 +1100