[Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music

[Mac Steagall]

Agreed. Airey was more dominant on this one than the other DP albums 
he's been on, IMO.

Mac

At 06:51 AM 6/12/2013, you wrote:
>I don't remember Airey being that up front either, for me he's the 
>highlight of the album, I've always liked his playing. As for it 
>sounding like the last couple Heep album's, I don't hear that, but 
>we all pick up different things that reminds us of other bands, I 
>know I heard a couple things on the last couple Heep album's that 
>made me think of Purple. like you I really like the last 2 Heep cds 
>a lot more than this album. DS
>
>Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >I am not sure what that means, as I really did like the last 2 Heep cds.
> >
> >I listened again to Now What by DP twice yesterday.  The second time I made
> >notes for each track, in case anyone wants a track by track review.  I did
> >notice that in being critical, I didn't enjoy it as much.  There are 4
> >outstanding tracks, ther rest is decent.  I still cannot get over the
> >keyboard work.  Unless I have forgotten, I have never heard Airey so up
> >front and dominant.
> >
> >
> >On 6/11/13 10:17 PM, "Dave Crookham" <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Bob,
> >>
> >> My comment wasn't meant as a cut on Purple. I'm happy it doesn't 
> sound like
> >> classic Purple as much as I'm happy it doesn't sound like much of the rest
> >> of post-Blackmore Purple. It's just that times, without the vocals, there
> >> are parts of it that to me sound similar to the last 2 Heep CD's.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Bob Winward
> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:25 AM
> >> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> >> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music
> >>
> >> I never said the new DP sounds like Classic Purple.  I did not even expect
> >> to like this cd, but I love it.  I buy very little new music 
> anymore because
> >> most music bores me.  Yet this new DP with their NEW sound is 
> very creative
> >> and enjoyable.  I listen to cds only when I drive.  I have a 4 hour round
> >> trip today into PA and cannot wait to start listening again.  I must have
> >> got the special edition that was juiced up, as everyone else seems to be
> >> saying so so things about the new DP.
> >>
> >> What about all the loud dominant keyboards?  Maybe since DP has 
> a new sound,
> >> people are not accepting.  I am thoroughly enjoying.
> >>
> >>
> >> On 6/10/13 10:25 PM, "Dave Crookham" <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> It's funny, because every time I listen to that Purple CD I think it
> >>> sounds
> >>> more like modern day Heep than it does classic Purple.
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Bob Winward
> >>> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 6:41 AM
> >>> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> >>> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music
> >>>
> >>> I went through a phase in the late 70's and good part of the 80's where I
> >>> always craved new music.  Now it seems I only crave Heep, and I must
> >>> admit,
> >>> it is easier on the wallet!
> >>>
> >>> That said, I picked up the new DEEEP PURPLE cd yesterday, with very low
> >>> expectations.  There were a few comments on the list, then seemed to die
> >>> off.  I played one listen so far, and I must say I am very pleased and
> >>> surprised.  Now What on first listen, sounds much better than
> >>> purpindicular,
> >>> Bananas or Rapture of the Deep.  Not sure if I missed any 
> others, but they
> >>> are not rememberable.  Now What is the best I have heard since Perfect
> >>> Strangers.  The keyboards really jumped out at me, much more 
> dominant than
> >>> I
> >>> ever remember Airey sounding.  Plus all the songs did not sound the same,
> >>> I
> >>> heard lots of keyboard and guitar solos and it all sounded very
> >>> artsy/progressive.  A couple of songs I thought I was listening 
> to Styx or
> >>> Kansas.  The keys were very up front.  I can't wait to get back 
> in the car
> >>> and listen some more.  I am excited about this.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 6/10/13 12:28 AM, "Dave Crookham" <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> It's been a boring year for my music-wise so far. I'm much like Dave S.
> >>>> in
> >>>> that I primarily listen to stuff I haven't heard before. Not really any
> >>>> keepers except the new Purple CD, and that doesn't even compare to their
> >>>> glory days, it's just so much better than most of the post Blackmore
> >>>> material.
> >>>
> >>>
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