Threshold appreciation?

Really like 'Stars and Satellites' as a track - but since my daughter pointed out the similarity between it and the main riff to 'Youth Gone Wild' by Skid Row - it's taken the edge off it! Don't you just hate kids?!

I've known Damian Wilson's vocals for quite a while - I do like the Headspace albums (and Landmarq too). Looking forward to hearing more in earlier Threshold albums too. Might check out that Wakeman album out of curiosity. Thanks.

Edited by Squonk19 - October 27 2017 at 14:26

Squonk19 wrote: Fairly new to Threshold - don't know why I've been slow to catch on - just one of those things! However, enjoyed "For the Journey" very much, but have to say "Legends of the Shires" is wonderful - a real immersive experience with a great chunk of proper prog within the metal - giving Dream Theater a lesson or two, in my view. Album of the year at present - thought I'd give the post some support! Working through the back catalogue over the next few months hopefully - any pointers? No harsh vocals or the death voice lurking back there guys? Good blend of prog and metal still????

I only have March Of Progress from their back catalogue, mainly because I love Damian Wilson's voice - it's good, but LOTS is, er, lots and lots better (sorry, it's been a long week).  I've been told that Hypothetical, Subsurface and Critical Mass are all excellent...

I got into Damian Wilson through Ayreon.  If you're unaware of this "outfit", then I seriously suggest you get to know them/him, and that will be a very satisfactory journey...

I got quite a deal on this album from Amazon.  I attempted to purchase the special edition CD release.  They sent me the MP3 download of the album.  After a few weeks they sent me a message that the CD was still not available and that I could cancel the order or continue to wait.  I cancelled the order but still have the MP3 download.  :)  This happened to me with the Blackfield V album too.  on that one I am still waiting for them to send me the special edition CD (a year + later) but I have had the MP3 download since I ordered it.  They haven't charged me yet for the CD, which at this point I assume that I am never going to get.

Trollheart wrote: New album out now! Not sure if it's anything to do with Lord of the Rings, but the title is Legends of the Shires. And .... wait for it ... it's a double!

Nothing to do with LOTR, but it's very very good....

verslibre wrote: I also like Psychedelicatessen a lot. If Damian's out again, Glyn's the next best guy. The new albums with Damian are superb.

Alright! Yeah. I think I like GM a bit more than I did before.
Psychedelicatessen has grown on me immensely.
Dude. I'm listening to it right now. 👍

To cross a Threshold. Some big news from www.teamrock.com

Damian Wilson is out of Threshold once again. Will now be replaced by Glyn Morgan.

As much as I love Wilson's vocals I'm kind of excited to hear GM at the helm of the mic again. Been spinning Psychedelicatessen lately and I am having more of an appreciation for that album more than ever before.

Anyhow. Looking forward to late 2017 or early 2018 when their new concept album will be released.

:)

Duh!  I thought the thread was about the Moody Blues' 'Threshold' label...I'll get my coat!

Well, I thought I'd give this thread some life again cause i think the world of Threshold and find their music very inspiring.

recently spun Dead Reckoning. I find that this is a special album. Its Mac's last and he delivers some pretty great emotional vocal performences. Anyway, Threshold still interest me greatly. Quality band. 

aapatsos wrote: Slightly disappointed with their latest following the March of Progress masterpiece

I can understand why you say that. They kind of trimmed a bit of fat if you will, by making the album sound a bit more streamlined and accessible. I do have to admit though, The Box and Watch tower on the moon are killer tracks! Really good work. Siren Sky is a great track as well, especially to end the album. :)