On August 31, edgy hard rock/metal band Disturbed released their fifth studio album, Asylum. Disturbed’s identifying qualities are again evident on this album; in fact, they showcase their abilities with good variation, making this one of their more mature releases. Some of the songs have that typical, rough sound with guitarist Dan Donegan’s chunky riffs, … Continue reading
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Chris’s Chatter: Resurgence in the Realm of Rock?
Allow me to begin this vicarious post with a brief introduction: I am Chris, the older brother of Tommy on this board. An engineer, tinkerer, amateur chef, and casual guitarist, I will be entering my first year of graduate school at Virginia Tech. I would like to believe that I am chiefly responsible for Tommy’s … Continue reading
The Greatest Guitar Solo Ever
Being the musical geeks that we are, my brother and I recently started discussing what we consider to be the greatest guitar solos of all time. Of course, the solos of Free Bird, Stairway to Heaven, Eruption, Crossroads (Eric Clapton), Highway Star, Mr. Crowley, and Comfortably Numb were in the discussion. But there was one … Continue reading
What a Sell-out!
I just found the epitome of a sell-out in the music industry and I want to share her cheap journey to fame with you. Now I fully understand that musicians grow and evolve as they get older and gain experience, but that’s not what happened here. Pop singer (I intentionally avoid the term “artist” here), Katy Perry has … Continue reading
Emotion in Music
Tommy, that’s an interesting take on how bands get popular. I agree with you, at least within the hard rock genre. I still like Creed more than Alter Bridge, but in all honesty it is because they have some nostalgic value for me. Plus, as you said, they’re a little softer and I like that. The Red … Continue reading
Why Some Artists Make It and Some Don’t
It’s time to finally generate our first discussion about music. For anyone who bothered to read my introductory post, you know that I am a fan of hard rock, metal, and classic rock and that I despise rap, hip-hop, R&B, new-wave pop, and country. Sorry if that turns off a lot of people, but I … Continue reading
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