[Heeplist] No trouble with Trouble

[Stan From Home]

Bob,
Thanks for your overview, I'm still waiting for the snail, I hate to spend another $9, when it should arrive soon. I'm sure I will love it, as we are on the same page on enjoying all Heep related is good Heep related music, lol. I also completely love Blood on the Highway and Faster! So I'm ready for some Trouble!

Thanks
Stan 

> On Oct 15, 2013, at 10:30 AM, Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Yesterday was a federal holiday in the US and no mail.  I could wait no
> longer after seeing Dave S mention that it was available on Amazon.  So I
> did  a download and have listened about 5x though so far.  I read all of the
> reviews on the list.  I know a couple folk like it, Tap did a nice song by
> song breakdown, another liked it but not the silly lyrics and use of the F
> word. Then there were some very negative reviews.  Therefore, my
> expectations for this recording were low,  I was expecting the worst!
> 
> I must say hearing the cd first time through, I was ecstatic  it is lively,
> up-tempo and strong throughout, absolutely no filler.  To me, Ken has put it
> altogether with songwriting, great band, great music that has the strong
> Heep influenced sound that we have been clamoring for, for years!!  He
> finally broke through and took it to the next level.   Lots of Hammond (the
> keys that first attracted me to Heep)  Sometimes the Hammond is out-front in
> the mix and dominating, other times it is in background, but there is plenty
> of it.  Swirling music that is lively and upbeat, heep sounding guitar and
> strong melodies.  Yes I do hear the past and there is recycling, but how
> many notes and chords are there anyway?  It is a limited medium as it is,
> but he finds a way to maximize the sound.
> 
> I did not get an impression of darkness or that anything is wrong.  It is a
> concept album and when the cd finally does arrive via snail mail I will be
> able to pick up on the theme.  There is some religious overtones with the
> lyrics and  I think that may scare some who are not of similar beliefs to
> Ken and that is all I will say on that. I am not really sure how the F word
> fits in on Trouble, not until I see the rest of the lyrics.
> 
> I think another problem with interpretation of the cd, is that there are
> many here while skilled in the English language, it is not their native
> tongue so maybe there is some misunderstandings of the lyrics.  I am also
> wondering if some understood the puns and word play I have been using on the
> word Trouble?  You can tell I am having fun with it, lol.   I am perplexed
> how some are down on this cd, whilst I think it is Ken¹s most outstanding
> work to date.
> 
> A wise man once told me, believe none of what you hear and half of what you
> see.  I say this is a great recording and am happy I am getting to hear it.
> Judge for yourselves, but in my opinion, true Heep/Hensley loving fans will
> also enjoy!
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