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Post by Carr on Nov 20, 2014 9:53:02 GMT -5
I think if there's only a digipack, gold award and a certificate, then it's not enough for a fan box. I mean, it's a cool stuff, but it will cost a lot as usual.
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Post by John on Nov 20, 2014 10:50:08 GMT -5
i don't usually buy that kind of stuff. all i really want is the cd. the rest, i always have to find a place to store it so it don't get damaged, then it just sits around. i don't know. maybe it's just not my kind of thing. just give me a cd and a t-shirt and i'm happy. of course, not a t-shirt with this cover on it.
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Post by Tomcat on Nov 27, 2014 4:30:18 GMT -5
It's in Nuclear Blast's shop now. It says "The highly-anticipated successor to 2013’s best-selling "Steelhammer" album: Digipak, signed U.D.O. Goldaward and certificate of authenticity in a high class /collector’s item gold box, branded with the U.D.O. logo!".
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Post by mika on Nov 27, 2014 9:54:05 GMT -5
I wonder when we get to hear a new song.
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Post by Stas on Nov 27, 2014 10:18:43 GMT -5
Fan bog seems to be promising.
As for a cover, this ugly face shows a big work of an artist.
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Post by Tomcat on Nov 28, 2014 4:15:52 GMT -5
I wonder when we get to hear a new song. Yes, it's time to get a new song!
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Post by Carr on Nov 28, 2014 4:27:47 GMT -5
From AFM Records: ...This is also the main theme of the very graphic music video for the title track and first single “Decadent” (!) itself, where the divide between rich and poor is visually illustrated in a brutally honest way by adding real film material from the news...
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Post by Tomcat on Nov 28, 2014 5:27:16 GMT -5
I've heard from one of the members of the .B.A.N.D. that they've made a very good video clip. As he said, one of the best they've ever made. Well, if it really is a graphic based video I hope noone will say that it's a copycat of ACCEPT's Pandemic or that the idea is stolen from that video...
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Post by Tomcat on Nov 28, 2014 5:32:27 GMT -5
Here's the whole article:
After more than 40 years in the business and with a renowned breakthrough in the early 80’s with ACCEPT behind him, as well as several million records sold worldwide, Udo Dirkschneider is not only one of the biggest rock legends in the business, but he’s also someone who has seen a lot.
The new album “Decadent”, which will be released on January 23rd 2015 (February 3rd in the US) via AFM Records is the 15th U.D.O. studio album and deals mostly with the decadent behaviour of the rich upper classes, with the main theme of the album basically that of social criticism.
During his career Udo has visited virtually all the rock capitals of the world.
Long before the fall of the Iron Curtain, he travelled to Russia, played shows at the height of over 4000 meters in South America and at the beginning of 2014, even played in Ukraine, right at the heart of the conflict in Simferopol, then the absolute hot spot of the conflagration.
During this time and all over the world, Udo has experienced and witnessed a lot of things, including the devastating gap between rich and poor and the ruthless behaviour of those in power.
“Decadent behaviour by privileged society exists in the whole world in completely different shades,” says Udo. “Decadence is almost like a universal language. What bothers me the most is the egocentrism that goes along with that. People who have everything seem not to really care about the world around them anymore; it’s like they use their own privileged status as an absolution for that. Also they do not seem to see that there’s a correlation between their own luxury and the poverty of others.”
On this new album “Decadent” Udo points out the (largely bad) habits of our society. This is also the main theme of the very graphic music video for the title track and first single “Decadent” itself, where the divide between rich and poor is visually illustrated in a brutally honest way by adding real film material from the news.
“If all of us would live a little bit more consciously and think about who has to pay the price for our standard of living, we could make the world a better place.”
Udo Dirkschneider and Mattes (Redhead Audio Productions, Wilhelmshaven) produced the album together with Fitty Wienhold – a successful team that also worked on previous album “Steelhammer” – and once again, it’s a winning combination that has taken elements from the whole band, who were involved in the song writing process, and crafted yet another great statement of intent from an artist still at the peak of his powers.
Udo and Fitty recorded the songs at Ibiza’s “Double U Studios” and Mattes then mixed it in Wilhelmshaven. Jacob Hansen (Volbeat) then did the mastering.
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Post by Tomcat on Nov 28, 2014 5:40:55 GMT -5
Found this review on EMP's site in German. Here it is translated with Google Translator:
The 15th studio album of legend Udo Dirkschneider and companions is a highlight for far more than impressive discography of the ex-Accept frontman. And the brilliant not only because of the striking many global and social policy issues, but also because of the stylistic diversity and UDO vocal performance. The opening track "Speeder" lives up to its title equal personified: A horny Outgoing number between Judas Priest and early-80s-Accept with an ingenious system of fanfare melody. A great match to a firework of punchy metal with good old hard rock, but also modern elements. Highlights include the catchy candidate "Pain" as well as the powerful mid-tempo breaker "House of fake" brutal "Rebel of the night" and the ballad "Words in flame". Very interesting - especially in terms of singing, but also in terms of the unusual arrangement - is this the oblique, nervous-looking and yet outrageously catchy "Mystery". Udo sings in at least three almost completely different voice types. Really big.
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Post by mika on Nov 28, 2014 9:02:01 GMT -5
Remember when TOR albums were described as Accept. Well, I am not afraid of the TOR sound wourld at all. However I try not be too excited.
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DECADENT
Nov 28, 2014 9:28:57 GMT -5
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Post by Carr on Nov 28, 2014 9:28:57 GMT -5
- graphic music video - stylistic diversity - three different voice types Mika, and you're still not excited?
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Post by John on Nov 28, 2014 10:23:55 GMT -5
i too remember reading raving reviews even during the dreaded -tor era, so i don't believe any of this stuff anymore. i take every review and every interview with a grain of salt. of course they're going to say it's the greatest thing they've ever done and the greatest thing since sliced bread. every band does that! the proof is in the pudding, and when the album comes out we'll all see and hear if it kicks a$$ or lays an egg.
i predict it will kick more a$$ than a polynesian toilet seat because we all know now that francesco is a kick ass drummer and now with the two real guitar players in the band, there are bound to be some great and memorable parts. i'm looking forward to it.
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Post by Carr on Nov 28, 2014 10:40:20 GMT -5
I understand what you mean, guys. I just remember when Steelhammer came out I really liked that record and started diggin' U.D.O., before that I had heard some songs off the -tor albums and I didn't enjoy them that much. So I'm sure their music will develop in the Steelhammer direction, and if it will - I'm d**n pleased! Though I won't expect their best album not to get disappointed.
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Post by John on Nov 28, 2014 12:38:49 GMT -5
i give you MAJOR kudo's for sticking around with UDO after your first impression was from the -tor era. those were the darkest years of UDO. now he's free from the evil that once held him back!
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