[Deep Freeze] Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:47:29 PM
Well said, guid.. You know, it never ceases to amaze me how someone with relatively little knowledge of the regulars comes here, uses the word "intelligent" and then proceeds to bash...? We are not "all" disappointed in Nostra, nor do I feel that fans like JD are "close minded" for their adamant distaste of the album. The style of the album is what it is. Certainly it means very little as far as what the band HAS done or WILL do. It is just an album. Further, one's age is of very little relevance insomuch as what is or is not worthy or praise or rejection. If your only credential is being over fifty, you have not really made a case for judgement. It may well give you reason for a colon exam but unless you are some kind of professional sound engineer or seasoned critic, I should think your opinion is no better or worse than JD's. As for your geographical situation....well, that is even LESS relevant.
At the end of the day, whether one chooses to listen to something "different" or chooses to remain locked in the stubborn clutch of "retro-metal", it will make little difference as to who WE on the Board really are, what we know or the impact our opinions have on the direction Priest has taken or will take.
I am really sad to see you lump us all into a generalized "you people." You'd know if you read here that MANY admire Nostra and I am one of them.
Prolly cause I live in Tiiiinnessee. Oh yeah and when you tell all of us off the current phrase is:
jtwa1 wrote:
I should have known better. I actually thought I might see some intelligent debate. Man was I wrong. Music is much more than pounding rhythms, loud guitars and screaming vocals. The very band that you people worship as gods has tried to show you that with "Nostradamus", but you're all dissapointed that they didn't put out another "Screaming for Vengence" or "British Steel". They want to grow and expand their scope. Try going along for the ride, you may enjoy it. Open your minds a little. Listen to something new and different, you might be surprised at what you'll like. I promise it won't hurt. I'm really disappointed in you "JD Diamond". You forgot my chaw 'o' tobacky, corn cob pipe and jug 'o' shine. You also forgot about the boar hog and lazy ole coon dog settin' at the foot of my rockin' chair. You really should study up on your stereotypes before you use them. You no doubt believe the Jews have all the gold, all black people can play basketball, all Irish are drunks and all Muslims blow up airplanes. Anyone who doesn't share the same taste in music as you are stupid. The classic defense of a closed mind. That wasn't a knock at Seattle. I had a friend overseas from Seattle and when the Monsoons (look it up) came he use to joke and say it reminded him of home. You guys really bummed me out, I'm taking my ball and going home. SO THERE!
