Jon Oliva's Pain news

I can't wait for a new release from these guys.

What's the US release date?

I've seen 2/19, 2/23 and 3/09.

some review of 3 new songs

I already ordered it!

Really sad to se him endorse his drinking problem now

powermacho wrote:

some review of 3 new songs

I like the chord progression with the unique tuning on the title track.

He is one dude I'd like to kick back and talk with.

James B. wrote:

powermacho wrote:

some review of 3 new songs

I like the chord progression with the unique tuning on the title track.

He is one dude I'd like to kick back and talk with.

Bring lots of vodka.......

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He is one dude I'd like to kick back and talk with.

I met him last May. When I thanked him for all the great music, he looked at me and said, "No man, thank you.". Very cool guy.

you can order from their website.

The new album is awesome! Might take a while to get into, but it's a great world when you get there!

Kmorg--what do you think about the slow songs?

I've always loved Oliva's "ballads". He sings very emotional on them. "Afterglow" is awesome on this album!

This finally released in the states and i've listened about three times now. Not sure where it'll stand in the JOP catalog, for me nothing will touch Tage Mahal, but it's good. The Beatles influence seem especially strong in Looking For Nothing and Now, Jon sounds as strong as ever and the amazing creativity is strong.

I need to get this.

Temple of Blood wrote:

I need to get this.

Know what? Ult doesn't have any JOP on his site. Can it really be?

Got Festival last week and listened to it the other day and I think its one of his most dissapointing ones. I really like Jon Oliva but I'm not really crazy about the band. The songs just don't hold up for me and to hear him say this is as close as we will get to hear Savatage, sucks. Taj Mahal was great, Meniacle Renderings wasnt too bad and Global Warning was ok. I really wish Savatage would just get back.

JOP's lead guitarist is phenomenal I think.

The musicians are great its just the songs themselves, to me just don't sit well.

I know it always takes a few listens for JOP to grab me and I get what is really going on. That's why I wrote after three listens i'm not sure where it'll stand in their catalog. I'd give it some more tries.

Temple of Blood wrote:

JOP's lead guitarist is phenomenal I think.

No doubt, and VERY UNDERRATED. And he shines on this record.

it is on my want list. But is it good or bad album? I read some bad reviews about this album here on the forum

If you are a fan of JOP or classic Savatage I can't see not liking it. Might not be your favorite by them but it's still great.

TheNazgul wrote:

If you are a fan of JOP or classic Savatage I can't see not liking it. Might not be your favorite by them but it's still great.

Ditto

kmorg wrote:

TheNazgul wrote:

If you are a fan of JOP or classic Savatage I can't see not liking it. Might not be your favorite by them but it's still great.

Ditto

Double ditto! I do need to listen to this more intimatly (sic) because the first listen was during class and my attention was split. But it was still great and I will make myself more familiar with this in days to come.

TheNazgul wrote:

If you are a fan of JOP or classic Savatage I can't see not liking it. Might not be your favorite by them but it's still great.

Ditto, also.

Matt really is the star of this record though. His solos on Death Rides a Black Horse, the title track and Living On The Edge Of Time are all insane.