heaven&hell Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 It seems like these guys just released a cd not that long ago. If it's as good as the last two then I will be buying it. Frontiers Records will release of the brand new HOUSE OF LORDS album, entitled "Cartesian Dreams", on September 18 in Europe and October 13 in the USA. Following the 2008 release of "Come to My Kingdom", a record hailed by critics and fans as one of the highlights of the season, HOUSE OF LORDS carved another masterpiece that sets in stone the legacy of one of the most productive and impressive bands of the scene. "This new CD was truly a labor of love," says singer James Christian. "I was so fortunate to be able to work once again with my writing partner and friend Mark Baker. The last time Mark and I worked together was to write and record 'Demons Down'. We have a great chemistry when it comes to writing songs. Jimi Bell once again gave us smoking tracks and Tommy Denander also put his contribution on a few great tracks." The songs written for the new CD offer many different flavors. "The band, as usual, always strives to stay true to its sound but this time around we expanded our horizons a bit without compromising the trademark sound that so many people expect from us," says James. "We don't want to keep making the same record over and over, so this time around you will hear a few things you did not hear on the previous CDs." "Cartesian Dreams" is a natural progression for a band that has such a long history and is just what you would expect and even more: superb hooks, majestic atmospheres that bring back the memories of the debut album, monumental guitar riffs and a production to die for. "The one common thread with the band is that we are always on the same page in terms of what want our records to sound like," explains James. "Cartesian Dreams" track listing: 01. Cartesian Dreams 02. Born To Be Your Baby 03. Desert Rain 04. Sweet September 05. Bangin' 06. A Simple Plan 07. Never Never Look Back 08. The Bigger They Come 09. Repo Man 10. Saved By Rock 11. Joanna 12. The Train (bonus track) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Nice. Wasn't expecting this, so this is brilliant news. I've loved their last 2 CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob62972 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 A band that just seem to keep getting better. I agree with the both of you. Very surprised this has come so quickly after the last few brilliant releases. I'm stoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 The last album I bought was Demons Down....how does the newer stuff compare to the earlier albums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 The last album I bought was Demons Down....how does the newer stuff compare to the earlier albums? The last 2 albums have been quite similar. If you ask me they're a little similar in style to the 'Demons Down' disc. Good solid melodic rock. I can't see anyone liking 'Demons Down' but not the last two. As long as you avoid 'The power and the myth' you can't go wrong with any HOL, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM (2) Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Cool. Is a definite pick-up for me, even though both last albums were a little samey. Still one of the legends of MHR.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockposer Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Instantly added to my wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodicrockoz Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 woiw, didnt expect a HOL platter this yr, really looking forward to this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynights Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad that mark Baker has joined James for write some tracks, toghether they write some real masterpieces. I will sure buy the new record, they come to Italy on October I will be there. James has been cool with the fans, the last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Planet Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Excellent news...I'm sure this one will be near the top of my favorites list for the year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heaven&hell Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 The last album I bought was Demons Down....how does the newer stuff compare to the earlier albums? The last 2 albums have been quite similar. If you ask me they're a little similar in style to the 'Demons Down' disc. Good solid melodic rock. I can't see anyone liking 'Demons Down' but not the last two. As long as you avoid 'The power and the myth' you can't go wrong with any HOL, imo. I disagree a little with your statement. While the last two albums are great IMO they don't really sound much like Demons Down. They have much more of an AOR style to them where Demons Down had some heavier things going on on songs like the title track and "O Father". Either way I think Nick would love the last two discs but I don't think they have all that much in common with Demons Down but I do hear much of the debut on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I love all of their albums except 'Myth', and although the last two discs were excellent, I really do hope that there is something a little more fresh in the mix this time around, as 3 discs that sound exactly the same is a little overkill imo. I don't mean completely change their sound and go the way 'Myth' did (fuck they got slated enough for doing that) but a little like the subtle differences they did between 'Sahara' and the fabulous 'Demons Down' album in songwriting and production. Look forward to hearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Glen Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Sorry to spoil the party but Im not. Ive completely lost interest in the forced HOL sound....most of the songs are medium paced with Christian straining to reach the notes. Same riffs on nearly every song. Ive just listened to the 3 samples over at Mel rock and have to say I have zero interest in this album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM (2) Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yep those soundbytes are pretty average. The last album had little longevity for me, and as much as I still enjoyed the last couple of discs there is so much good music for me to buy I might have to hear more of this before deciding whether to pick up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melodico Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Here it is again for you Dave san, but made simple this time. I am taking it Japanese is your second language, as your knowledge of Japanese CD emporiums was astounding. 上院のキャリアを2番目の春、 3年前に'を編集するに暮らす世界を上下逆さまにする' 、そのパスは、最初の3つの仕事に復帰を試みたが残したアルバム。 グレッグGiuffriaそして、まだ彼らが深まり非常に良い曲、これをベースにしただけの横に、是非私の王国' 、 2008年は、ディスクと、当たり障りのない品質テストはどのように。 まあ、一年ほど後、キリスト教が率いるグループのジェームズは、トップ10に今年なる材料: 'デカルト夢'哲学ルート名持参し、直接管理するポイントは失敗します。上院おそらく、今のギターと生産にはもう少し靭性とは、彼の最高の作品を配信常にメロディを提供して学校のハードになります。 カップルは、 12曲に、初期のタイトル作品は、始めているが、今後は、複雑なestrucuturaとその壮大な合唱のための現金とクラシック。対照的に、 "ボンジョヴィとは私の赤ちゃん" (何もする)と生まれ" Bangin 'これらのアイテムが直接、魅惑ボーカルフック。 1つは、驚きの手から"絶対バックコーラスには、強力な流れは、進行性とモダンな岩の間に"裁判所は見てきた。アルバムのその他の主なトピック"の彼らは、 "是非、重に乗るのはほぼ開始と大きいですが、キリスト教の声で、合唱し、思い出に残るものを置きます。 割引ロック"をポイントして、もっとハード、 "ジョアンナ"おそらくされ、従来は、以上のハードディスクpopero最も強いと強力には無限にメロディと彼のキャリアで最高の瞬間からは、声楽家。ボーナストラック"電車"は、通常のトラックリストの一部に値する巨大なバラードです。 貴族院とは別の私たちより良い記録を提供する、と続けて良いことは、これは偶然ではありません。ここだけの才能ファッション、ビジネスの契約。構成してある... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Here it is again for you Dave san, but made simple this time. I am taking it Japanese is your second language, as your knowledge of Japanese CD emporiums was astounding. 上院のキャリアを2番目の春、 3年前に'を編集するに暮らす世界を上下逆さまにする' 、そのパスは、最初の3つの仕事に復帰を試みたが残したアルバム。 グレッグGiuffriaそして、まだ彼らが深まり非常に良い曲、これをベースにしただけの横に、是非私の王国' 、 2008年は、ディスクと、当たり障りのない品質テストはどのように。 まあ、一年ほど後、キリスト教が率いるグループのジェームズは、トップ10に今年なる材料: 'デカルト夢'哲学ルート名持参し、直接管理するポイントは失敗します。上院おそらく、今のギターと生産にはもう少し靭性とは、彼の最高の作品を配信常にメロディを提供して学校のハードになります。 カップルは、 12曲に、初期のタイトル作品は、始めているが、今後は、複雑なestrucuturaとその壮大な合唱のための現金とクラシック。対照的に、 "ボンジョヴィとは私の赤ちゃん" (何もする)と生まれ" Bangin 'これらのアイテムが直接、魅惑ボーカルフック。 1つは、驚きの手から"絶対バックコーラスには、強力な流れは、進行性とモダンな岩の間に"裁判所は見てきた。アルバムのその他の主なトピック"の彼らは、 "是非、重に乗るのはほぼ開始と大きいですが、キリスト教の声で、合唱し、思い出に残るものを置きます。 割引ロック"をポイントして、もっとハード、 "ジョアンナ"おそらくされ、従来は、以上のハードディスクpopero最も強いと強力には無限にメロディと彼のキャリアで最高の瞬間からは、声楽家。ボーナストラック"電車"は、通常のトラックリストの一部に値する巨大なバラードです。 貴族院とは別の私たちより良い記録を提供する、と続けて良いことは、これは偶然ではありません。ここだけの才能ファッション、ビジネスの契約。構成してある... i love the word 'bangin' in there....he must have liked that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Here it is again for you Dave san, but made simple this time. I am taking it Japanese is your second language, as your knowledge of Japanese CD emporiums was astounding. 上院のキャリアを2番目の春、 3年前に'を編集するに暮らす世界を上下逆さまにする' 、そのパスは、最初の3つの仕事に復帰を試みたが残したアルバム。 グレッグGiuffriaそして、まだ彼らが深まり非常に良い曲、これをベースにしただけの横に、是非私の王国' 、 2008年は、ディスクと、当たり障りのない品質テストはどのように。 まあ、一年ほど後、キリスト教が率いるグループのジェームズは、トップ10に今年なる材料: 'デカルト夢'哲学ルート名持参し、直接管理するポイントは失敗します。上院おそらく、今のギターと生産にはもう少し靭性とは、彼の最高の作品を配信常にメロディを提供して学校のハードになります。 カップルは、 12曲に、初期のタイトル作品は、始めているが、今後は、複雑なestrucuturaとその壮大な合唱のための現金とクラシック。対照的に、 "ボンジョヴィとは私の赤ちゃん" (何もする)と生まれ" Bangin 'これらのアイテムが直接、魅惑ボーカルフック。 1つは、驚きの手から"絶対バックコーラスには、強力な流れは、進行性とモダンな岩の間に"裁判所は見てきた。アルバムのその他の主なトピック"の彼らは、 "是非、重に乗るのはほぼ開始と大きいですが、キリスト教の声で、合唱し、思い出に残るものを置きます。 割引ロック"をポイントして、もっとハード、 "ジョアンナ"おそらくされ、従来は、以上のハードディスクpopero最も強いと強力には無限にメロディと彼のキャリアで最高の瞬間からは、声楽家。ボーナストラック"電車"は、通常のトラックリストの一部に値する巨大なバラードです。 貴族院とは別の私たちより良い記録を提供する、と続けて良いことは、これは偶然ではありません。ここだけの才能ファッション、ビジネスの契約。構成してある... ...whilst wiping the tears of laughter from my eyes.......... That information about the album has just blown me away...Thanks for posting that one grasshopper!!!! This album is sounding better and better with each review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melodico Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Guys, I'm afraid that you will have to take some Spanish lessons In one word, this review saids that the the album is 'Fucking Amazing! or 'Buenísimo' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melodico Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Review in Spanish: http://www.rockmelodico.com/2009/07/critic...tiers-2009.html That review is spot on.....It could have not been said any better....I'm really looking forward to the release now Guys, I'm afraid that you will have to take some Spanish lessons In one word, this review saids that the the album is 'Fucking Amazing! or 'Buenísimo' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Guys, I'm afraid that you will have to take some Spanish lessons In one word, this review saids that the the album is 'Fucking Amazing! or 'Buenísimo' In reply to this one, I'll put learning Spanish down on my list of "Things to do before I die"....... Guys, I'm afraid that you will have to take some Spanish lessons In reply to this one, I'll need to add it to the list with Japanese as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 The reason "Bangin" was referenced was, in all likelihood, because it is a monster fucking tune. AM just giving the CD its first listen. So far I'm quite impressed. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 The reason "Bangin" was referenced was, in all likelihood, because it is a monster fucking tune. AM just giving the CD its first listen. So far I'm quite impressed. -Dan Just listened to the clips which have been posted - I have to say that this sounds a lot more interesting than Come To My Kingdom. Quite impressed with most tracks - I may well pick this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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