Accept - STALINGRAD release date & info!

I'm like my 10th time thru this and each time it gets better and better, Twist Of Fate is a powerful song!

Wargod

DallasBlack wrote:

Witchfinder wrote:

I actually like the last half of the album the best. It's backloaded for some reason. Also, the track Stalingrad should have been placed around number 5, it's too long for the #2 slot.

I'm with you on the last half being the best. Up until then it was almost as good ad BotN but but not quite there. The last half put it over. Much more melodic and memorable than anything off BotN (which was in my top 5 of that year). At this point this is my album of the year so far (Overkill #2).

Totally agree with you. There are a few great songs on the first half, but I can't get warm with Hellfire and Flash to Bang Time. Nothing memorable on these tracks. The record really kicks off a second time with Shadow Soldiers. It's a bit more like ancient Accept stuff. Not as slow, though, but with the same catchy melodies.

Edit: Is it just me or is Tornillo's performance on this album even better than on the previous one? Great singer!

Dellocatus wrote:

DallasBlack wrote:

Witchfinder wrote:

I actually like the last half of the album the best. It's backloaded for some reason. Also, the track Stalingrad should have been placed around number 5, it's too long for the #2 slot.

I'm with you on the last half being the best. Up until then it was almost as good ad BotN but but not quite there. The last half put it over. Much more melodic and memorable than anything off BotN (which was in my top 5 of that year). At this point this is my album of the year so far (Overkill #2).

Totally agree with you. There are a few great songs on the first half, but I can't get warm with Hellfire and Flash to Bang Time. Nothing memorable on these tracks. The record really kicks off a second time with Shadow Soldiers. It's a bit more like ancient Accept stuff. Not as slow, though, but with the same catchy melodies.

Edit: Is it just me or is Tornillo's performance on this album even better than on the previous one? Great singer!

I think he sounds more the Udo on this one that BOTN

Dellocatus wrote:

DallasBlack wrote:

Witchfinder wrote:

I actually like the last half of the album the best. It's backloaded for some reason. Also, the track Stalingrad should have been placed around number 5, it's too long for the #2 slot.

I'm with you on the last half being the best. Up until then it was almost as good ad BotN but but not quite there. The last half put it over. Much more melodic and memorable than anything off BotN (which was in my top 5 of that year). At this point this is my album of the year so far (Overkill #2).

Totally agree with you. There are a few great songs on the first half, but I can't get warm with Hellfire and Flash to Bang Time. Nothing memorable on these tracks. The record really kicks off a second time with Shadow Soldiers. It's a bit more like ancient Accept stuff. Not as slow, though, but with the same catchy melodies.

Edit: Is it just me or is Tornillo's performance on this album even better than on the previous one? Great singer!

Interesting...I think this is more top heavy than back heavy. Also, Tornillo does sound a little more Udoish.

I'm diggin' it.

And I really like Tornillo's vocals. He's "Udo-esque" enough that it still sounds like Accept but something about his voice doesn't annoy me nearly as much as Udo does. He's less nasally or something.

So far I think "Stalingrad" is at least on par with "Blood Of Nations".

tohostudios wrote:

He's less nasally or something.

Or you're just too damn picky

Who got the one with the bonus DVD? I watched the DVD and those kick azz! So far Stalingrad is as good as BOTN. I think Wolf Hoffman & Herman Frank compliment each other quite nicely. Funny how those were/are never talked about as 2 of the best twin guitar combos.

I think are great and Wolf does have his own style.

Wargod

I always thought Accept had an excellent two guitar tandem.

Wargod wrote:

Who got the one with the bonus DVD? I watched the DVD and those kick azz!

Haven't watched it yet. But I will see them live tonight anyway

tohostudios wrote:

I'm diggin' it.

And I really like Tornillo's vocals. He's "Udo-esque" enough that it still sounds like Accept but something about his voice doesn't annoy me nearly as much as Udo does. He's less nasally or something.

So far I think "Stalingrad" is at least on par with "Blood Of Nations".

I have always dug Accept, but less face it, Udo's voice is an acquired taste. In the visual, and so shallow 80's it is my opinion that if Udo looked more like a typical rock star the band would have been even more successful in the States.

I forgot this one came out so soon. Listening to it right now. "Hung, Drawn and Quartered" is really good.

Ok, finally got it and listened a couple times. Shadow Soldiers is the immediate standout track to me.

Dark Horseman wrote:

Ok, finally got it and listened a couple times. Shadow Soldiers is the immediate standout track to me.

That's it!

Okay, saw them live yesterday. It was the first time for me. And it was an excellent show! They played track after track, solo after solo without breaks between them. This was just incredible. The set was good, a couple of new songs (from both, Stalingrad and Blood of the Nations) that fitted well with the traditional stuff. Shadow Soldiers is a killer, not only on the record! Only thing that could be criticized is their choice for the opener - Hellfire is the weakest song on Stalingrad (imo) and the audience's reaction was modest at most. But afterwards, the ambiance grew better. And so, the concert was nothing but awesome!

Gave it one listen so far. Great album. On par with the last one, if not better.

Like it better than Blood, and thats only the first listen. BotN seemed a bit flat and long to me, maybe because I read how good it was before an actual listen.

Dellocatus wrote:

Okay, saw them live yesterday. It was the first time for me. And it was an excellent show! They played track after track, solo after solo without breaks between them. This was just incredible. The set was good, a couple of new songs (from both, Stalingrad and Blood of the Nations) that fitted well with the traditional stuff. Shadow Soldiers is a killer, not only on the record! Only thing that could be criticized is their choice for the opener - Hellfire is the weakest song on Stalingrad (imo) and the audience's reaction was modest at most. But afterwards, the ambiance grew better. And so, the concert was nothing but awesome!

My first concert ever was Accept on their blood tour, and they were great even though our club ruined the sound - usual story here in Russia. It is great you enjoyed the concert, cause they are awesome.

First spin through and my favorite tracks are Shadow Soldier, Twist Of Fate and The Quick And The Dead.

I think Hellfire is killer!

Wargod

Wargod wrote:

I think Hellfire is killer!

Wargod

Me too! I think it's one of the strongest cuts.

In summary, after one spin I think Stalingrad is at least on par with Blood Of Nations. I actually think I like this one slightly more.

Hmmmm, maybe but Teutonic Terror tops all songs.

BearOnUnicycle wrote:

Like it better than Blood, and thats only the first listen. BotN seemed a bit flat and long to me, maybe because I read how good it was before an actual listen.

Dellocatus wrote:

Okay, saw them live yesterday. It was the first time for me. And it was an excellent show! They played track after track, solo after solo without breaks between them. This was just incredible. The set was good, a couple of new songs (from both, Stalingrad and Blood of the Nations) that fitted well with the traditional stuff. Shadow Soldiers is a killer, not only on the record! Only thing that could be criticized is their choice for the opener - Hellfire is the weakest song on Stalingrad (imo) and the audience's reaction was modest at most. But afterwards, the ambiance grew better. And so, the concert was nothing but awesome!

My first concert ever was Accept on their blood tour, and they were great even though our club ruined the sound - usual story here in Russia. It is great you enjoyed the concert, cause they are awesome.

Your first concert EVER?! So there aren't many bands performing in your area, I suppose? That your local club ruines the sound is sad. The venue, where I saw Accept was excellent in terms of sound. I've been there several times (e.g. for Saxon and others) and the tune has always been perfect.

@Horseman: Why does everyone love "Teutonic Terror" that much? It's a good song, no doubt, but I think they are a few that are better on both, BotN and Stalingrad. And though Teutonic Terror sounded fine live, the audience reacted with restraint.

This album smokes! Great stuff!

exact33 wrote:

This album smokes! Great stuff!

Yep! Three spins now and I really dig it.

tohostudios wrote:

exact33 wrote:

This album smokes! Great stuff!

Yep! Three spins now and I really dig it.

i love the music and the vocals are fantastic.

exact33 wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

exact33 wrote:

This album smokes! Great stuff!

Yep! Three spins now and I really dig it.

i love the music and the vocals are fantastic.

Indeed.