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Definitely not HND, Pyro or Hysteria sounding but I like it. Their recent stuff has been very hit or miss for me but this is a decent, catchy tune. And happy these guys are at least still trying to make new music unlike a lot of bands from the same era.

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Still a big fan. Yeah, their recent output has been hit or miss and I think that's because they've just become so varied. I feel like a big part of that comes from not having a focus and a producer that tells them something isn't good or needs more work. At the end of the day though, I'm happy they are still trying to put out music as many other bands from the era don't anymore. And they have done some good tunes so I'm happy if I can get a few songs I dig off the next album. Here's the rumored album cover which may or may not be accurate. What I find interesting is the Pyromania Crosshairs and the High N Dry diver. If Wonder if those references suggest they feel like they're doing a bit of a throwback rock album? Probably not but would be cool if they had that kind of focus to sort of go back to their roots a bit.

Like the new tune but Treat has always been a weird band for me. I like a lot of their songs but at the same time they've never been a band I've moved into total fandom on. I hear their songs, they sound fine when they pop up on my playlist.....But I find myself rarely going back to listen to these guys. I'll be checking the album out though and expect it'll be a good listen like their last few have been.

Agree. Some songs shouldn't be covered and this would be one of those. This is a hit song done by a band with a very distinct and recognizable sound. Not a good cover candidate IMO.

Well, listened to this album this morning.....And basically just confirmed my thoughts from the singles. Frankly, the 3 singles are probably the best songs here which isn't saying much. It's well documented how much I dug HEAT and Erik so initially had high hopes for this even though I'm not really a metal guy. I can dig some metal though when it's still melodic and catchy. For example, there's some tunes on the new Girish & The Chronicles album that I really dig. They sort of blend and mash together metal and hard rock and still have some hooks, catchy choruses, excellent riffs, etc that make it a good listen. Well, not finding any of those things here. I guess this is a good example of how important songs themselves can be because not even Erik's great vocals can save this drivel. Seriously, I think listening to this gave me a headache lol. There's a couple tunes where I feel like there might've been some good songs in there....like Stardust for one. But in that song it almost feels like the music and pace doesn't match the song and the music just kills the song that could've been good with a little slower pace and more melody. I guess overall I was hoping this might just be a heavier sounding HEAT album filled with tunes like Inferno, Blind Leads The Blind, etc. But it became apparent in the singles that wasn't going to be the case. About all I'm taking from this is that it's nice to see Erik healthy again and that he still has a good working relationship with Jona. The rest is a pass for me.

Agree here too. One thing I found during Covid was how little I missed MLB baseball. Just a bunch of prima donnas and all anybody cares about anymore is hitting homeruns. Doesn't matter if you can't bat above .200 as long as you can pound 30+ homeruns. It used to be a game with a lot of strategy and execution but isn't anymore. It started really losing it's luster for me when all the juicing was going on and now I could care less about it. I do still enjoy the game itself and enjoyed coaching my son through Little League and now watching high school baseball. But it's entirely different watching kids who just love playing a game than watching MLB where it's clearly all about the dollars, as this labor stoppage clearly proves.

Definitely feel like Erik Gronwall needs to be on an aor/melodic rock/hard rock type project as his talents are being wasted with the New Horizon stuff IMO. Probably could pair him with most anyone but I'd like to see some Swedish guys get together. Maybe Gronwall, Sall, Martensson, Jona Tee? Or maybe Chris Laney could get in on the act? Lots of talent in Sweden to pick from.

Pretty Maids.

HEAT with probably Rise as my favorite tune.

Nice! That basically sounds like an edgier Defiants to me. Good stuff.

Just thought I'd post and share this as I thought some might be interested. New band out of Sweden that seems to have a Nestor-ish type vibe with their music and back story IMO. Here's their first single from the debut album Throne of Gold due out in May 2022. Not sure it's blowing me away but not sounding too bad either. I think I'd at least be interested in hearing more. I felt like reading their bio that things could get a bit progressive if they're planning to do some kind of cinematic thing but who knows. Not really getting that here.....just a Euro melodic round tune in the vein of Nestor, Arctic Rain maybe mixed with like Queensryche or something.... Here's a bit of their concept and back story from their social media: TRAVEL THROUGH TIME Like our stories from the land of SARAYA, that take place in different times but are still connected. Our own story (the band) began over 25 years ago… For three decades we have been a hidden gem, a diamond in the rough waiting patiently in the shadows, planning, preparing and like Pandoras Box, almost lost and forgotten, waiting in silence to be revealed. Transcending time and space, fate brought us back together and here we are, over three decades later, ready to take on the world, and let you inside our. Like a lost treasure in the Swedish melodic hard rock scene, with some of the most outstanding musical visionaries and craftsmen the scene has to offer comes a beautifully crafted trajectory that reaches beyond traditional melodic hardrock. Introducing cinematic soundscapes and with the mesmerizing stories that take place in the land of SARAYA, SARAYASIGN brings something new and fresh to the table. With stellar guitar riffs and haunting melodies and arrangements from our childhood dreams merged with our own twist of cinematic hardrock, we offer something old and something new. Listeners will be in for a treat. BIOGRAPHY In a cinematic experience, music can propel narrative swiftly forward or slow it down. It often lifts mere dialogue into the realm of pure poetry. It’s the communicating link between the screen and the audience, reaching out and enveloping all into one single experience. That’s what we try to do through our storytelling concept and our music. Like the exampled album “Operation: Mindcrime”, our songs are stories, and they are all drawn from the fictional world of SARAYA. Through the eyes and words of the storyteller comes a compelling story that started out as a fantasy for creator Jesper Lindbergh almost 25 years and later due to various reasons stored away as his personal notes in hope someday a chance for them to be realized would emerge. Now, over two decades later, they are all dusted off and reforged into a series of tales, ready to take listener on a unique journey as SARYASIGN was formed and these stories could finally be unfolded. The initial story will be told over the course of four albums and Throne Of Gold is the beginning. SARAYASIGN is a cinematic melodic hard rock band, and we took all that we learned to love about movies and poured it all into the mix of this concept. With guitar driven roots from the late 70’s, and the cinematic experience of the 21:st century, layered with strings and storytelling driven, melody-focused songs with an edge, the listener will be in for a treat. LINE-UP Stefan Nykvist: Lead and backing vocals Daniel Lykkeklev: Bass Daniel Blohm: Lead guitar Andreas Axelsson-Hofgren: Keyboards Jesper Lindbergh: Drums, Rhythm guitar, Loops & Soundscapes

Was about the same for me. But it was a big improvement over Sparkle Lounge

This was a good year but my top 2 albums aren't pictured. Out of the one's pictured, it's Kissin' Dynamite. For me that year though, it's between Midnite City-There's Goes the Neighborhood and Shiraz Lane-Carnival Days. I think I originally picked Midnite City when I did my year end list for that year but if I were picking right now, it would be Shiraz Lane. I've just played that album much more the past few years.

Midnite City.

Defiants for me with When The Lights Go Down as my favorite track.

Big Def Leppard fan and I did think the self-titled album was okay. But for me that album was hurt by being 14 tracks. Would've been much stronger as a 10 track album. Anyways, it's Eclipse for me. Fantastic album and probably remains my favorite release from them although Wired is right there.

H.E.A.T for me

Between Degreed, Pretty Maids and W.e.t for me.... Probably would go with Pretty Maids.

What about 8 tracks? Maybe they'll release it on those.... I get the nostalgia craze but it's silly to me that they'd release something on cassette and not CD. Apparently not very concerned about selling physical copies of this.

Agree. Debut was just okay at best for me. Overall just didn't find the songs that catchy or something. I know I listened to it a few times thinking I should've dug it but never did. Robin sounded great on it though. Think it was mostly just the songs themselves that didn't do much for me. Digging this tune though.

H.E.A.T!

Crazy Lixx for me.