Stefan 192 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 From bravewords.com: The release of the brand new studio album from Royal Hunt, entitled Devil’s Dozen, is set for August 21st in Europe and North America. With keyboardist and songwriter André Andersen still at the helm, Royal Hunt have once again created an album that combines the basic sound and core values of classic rock with progressive rock and more current musical elements. After selling approximately 1.7 million albums globally and touring the world numerous times, the band’s still going strong… and now gets to release their 13th studio album, The Devil's Dozen. André Andersen says: “We're very pleased to be able to present our new, thirteenth studio album. While staying on course with all traditional Royal Hunt's musical values this one contains quite a bit of variety – from an up-tempo, double kick driven “May You Never (Walk Alone)” to the bluesy “Heart On A Platter” and probably our best ballad to date – “Until The Day”. Counting in Royal Hunt's usual attention to details – playing wise as well as production wise – I'm sure that any fan of symphonic/melodic yet hard rocking music will be pleased with our latest offering.”The new recording stays true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound, with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet, the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern day production elements move to twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette. The album is chock full of carefully crafted songs, recorded and mixed by a team who combined crystal clear sonics with a weighty punch. Featuring once again the talents of the awesome US singer DC Cooper – who, after numerous requests from fans and promoters worldwide decided to reunite with the band in 2011 – Royal Hunt features – besides André Andersen on keyboards - long time member Andreas Passmark on bass, Jonas Larsen on guitar and new drummer Andreas Habo Johansson (ex Narnia). royalhunt.com facebook Tracklist: So Right So WrongMay You Never (Walk Alone)Heart On A PlatterA Tear In The RainUntil The DayRiches To RagsWay Too LateHow Do You Know (bonus track) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heavyharmonies 169 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hopefully the material doesn't sound stale. The last few efforts have just sounded like retreads of Moving Target and Paradox. Don't get me wrong, those two albums are my faves (never could get into the John West era), but we don't need more material that just sounds rehashed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaHun72 4 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I agree, loved those albums but have switched off since West departed the band. I thought he took them to a whole new level. Still, its Riyal Hunt and regardless of who is singing it will sound like RH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delbert 8 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 D.C. Cooper is still my favorite front man with Royal Hunt. What a set of pipes.......!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kourosofsteel3 29 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 John West is easily one of the best singers ever. He can really sing these high notes (mostly in his first 2 personal albums + Artension stuff), and he's better technically than DC, but the last RH was a masterpiece, I even bought it (on vinyl!). Also,I'm afraid to say that, from what I've listened from various lives and bootlegs,he couldn't capture the magic and the melodies of DC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan 192 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Samples: http://www.amazon.com/XIII-Devils-Dozen-Royal-Hunt/dp/B00ZSU0ENA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heavyharmonies 169 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm half way through a full listen, and every song sounds like every other song they've ever done in the DC Cooper era. Musically, it's great, but there is absolutely nothing to differentiate one song or album from another. They all sound exactly the same. I could just as easily have listened to the previous N albums over again. There's nothing to make this material stand out (good or bad) from anything else they've done... it's just the same ole' same ole'... As much as I used to be a serious fan back in the Moving Target/Paradox/Closing the Chapter era, now it all just sounds tired and rehashed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metaltrekman 2 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Ive been a fan a long time and loved Royal Hunts music since the first time heard it. And a lot of it is because of D.C. Cooper. He has always been my favorite for the band. I have a lot of music featuring D.C. on vocals. I really liked John West, and enjoyed Mark Boals but never cared for Henrik Brockmann. John West's best was "Fear" and he has a helluva voice, there were some awesome tunes on the albums he did with the band but the old albums with D.C. are classic. (for me) And I have to say "Collision Course Paradox II", "X" ,"Show Me How To Live" and "A Life To Die For" are all awesome and again (for me) will go into the classic catagory in due time. Dont get me wrong. I love the band. But like Dan, listening to the samples is like listening to a lot of Jorn's music. It just begins to sound repetative and always the same. Maybe after listening to the complete songs and CD I will like it better. I hope. Just heard the complete song/video "So Right So Wrong" I didnt like it really until close to the end when the vocals and music began sounding like old Royal Hunt. What ever is going on in the first 3.5-4 minutes i dont care for. The last 3+ minutes rock. Hopefully the rest will be better. Looking forward to D.C.'s new solo CD probably more than the new Royal Hunt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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metaltrekman 2 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Much better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kourosofsteel3 29 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'm lovin' it, despite the vocal tone of DC. Great orchestration with an amalgam of folk/classic influences. At least 3 solos to die for! My initial rating is 87%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kourosofsteel3 29 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I'm lovin' it! Still holds a strong 83%. 3 mighty tracks for future playlists. Definitely in my top 5 from the year (I thoroughly rated 43 releases so far- 3-4 listening sessions for each). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan 192 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtgK1ioss3w Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kourosofsteel3 29 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I just bought this beauty for 5 euro/USD. Danke German ebay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaHun72 4 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Have to say I'm a big RH fan but after many listens I find this to be one of their weakest releases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 94 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Sad, they get down here in Australia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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