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Posted by: admin | 07/11/2007 at 16:53
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It?s easy to call Bad Religion ?old? ? because after listening to the initial samples of the New Maps of Hell, the song ?Honest Goodbye? in particular, the gut reaction is ?man ? these dudes sound old.? But after repeated listens, you realize that ?old? isn?t quite the word you?re looking far, but rather ?ripe.? Ever since Brett rejoined the ranks (and the band returned to Epitaph), they?ve been searching for their perfect tone- in both songwriting and production- that would keep the band relevant in the current music landscape while not forgetting their rather dynamic and significant past. The New Maps of Hell then, is their conquering ode to the Bad Religion history that not only holds up well alongside some of their greats, but finally marks the pinnacle of their reformed and re-energized sound.
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07/13/2007 at 14:20
It was actually Brian not Hetson but some lessons from Brooks would be good, yes.
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07/13/2007 at 12:32
Brooks is amazing. If I can be even 10% as good at drums as Brooks is, then I'll be a very happy man indeed.
I think we need some drum lessons with Brooks ala the guitar lesson YT videos with Hetson... |
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07/13/2007 at 12:15
No, he's not.
I guess you never touched a drumkit in your whole life... You may dislike his kinda flashy playing style, but technically he's an outstanding player and quite inventive in this limited punkrock context. Wackerman deserves all the praise for the intro of Sorrow alone. |
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07/13/2007 at 01:18
Brooks is way overrated
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07/12/2007 at 18:43
Brooks will go down as helping to further the BR legacy with his orgasmic drumming. I will tell his story to many a grandkid as we use the holosuites to visit BR shows from the early 00's.
Ha Ha... hologay'd. |
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07/12/2007 at 07:43
Good point Bigbang. I think Brooks has been listening to more BR albums.
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07/12/2007 at 02:30
What I like about Brooks' drumming on New Maps of Hell is that he actually combines his own style with what both Pete Finestone and Bobby had best. Some drum rolls remind me of Finestone's swift rolls, while some snare hits remind me of Bobby's heavier style.
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07/12/2007 at 01:18
Im very surprised no one mentions Chimera as a highlight or possible awe moment of bobby's drumming... that song always has been for me at least *_*
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07/11/2007 at 23:01
Stinger66: In complete awe? Bobby's drumming wasn't THAT good.
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07/11/2007 at 22:43
The european edition of STF, featuring News From The Front and Markovian Process as album closers, that is.
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07/11/2007 at 22:41
Stinger66 - I agree with you in a sense. Stranger Than Fiction was, by far, the best Bobby era BR album.
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07/11/2007 at 21:23
Punk Rock Song and Spirit Shine, I thought, were two songs that contained some of Bobby's best work. I remember playing Spirit Shine for my buddy who was a drummer and he sat there in complete awe.
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07/11/2007 at 20:43
Stinger66>
I agree but only partly, 'cause The Gray Race has pretty repetitive drums. Brooks owns New Maps of Hell, his drumming skills never cease to amaze me. |
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07/11/2007 at 19:39
The Answer is one of their best songs. I wish they'd play it more (along with Faith Alone). I never hear anyone wanting these songs! :(
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07/11/2007 at 19:17
Mr.A - I agree with you in a sense. Hear me out, but it always seems that when BR gets a new drummer, it takes them until about the third one to really show their colors. Look at Bobby. Generator and Recipe we're OK, but on STF and Gray Race, Bobby rocked the house! Myabe it's a natural progression of a new drummer with BR? I, for one, think this is Brooks best work with the band.
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07/11/2007 at 18:45
Musically they can compare, but not lyrically. Each song has a different purpose lyrically. The Answer pushes a message while Honest Goodbye puts you in a characters point of view. Honest Goodbye is a bit more esoteric while listening casually.
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07/11/2007 at 17:51
man how can he compare the answer to honest goodbye? honest goodbye aint bad but lyrically its lacking
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07/11/2007 at 17:40
You are right Mr. A, but i would also like to say that the comeback of Brett made the band sound much more compact. And i think that the trio Baker-Hetson-Bentley is just perfect for the band. I think that they are the perfect band because everyone knows what's their best and show it out there.
cheers from Argentina! |
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07/11/2007 at 17:20
Every reviewer who points out the reunion with Brett and the return to Epitaph, but omits the rejuvenating effect of Brooks Wackerman's playing for the Bad Religion sound, fails.
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