The Great Divide -- Your Thoughts

Higher_Desire · 11-23-2005, 05:54 PM

first of all, i know it's been forever since i've been here, but i've been keeping up with alter bridge at stapp and bought the album yesterday when it came out. personally, i really like the album. i love the lyrics of surround me, sublime, and broken, and the sounds of reach out and fight song. i must say, i am impressed. i didn't know what to expect when i finally heard the album, but it is better than i was expecting.

and i think i figured out what drew me to creed so much. it wasn't only mark's amazing guitar work, but it had a lot to do with scott's writing. i can associate so much with his lyrics. he's a poet. especially stuff like "do you know what it's like to be broken and used, scared and confused? yes i know what it feels like..." it's powerful to me.

H-D

tremonti4life04 · 11-23-2005, 07:00 PM

I work at Circuit City....Between today and yesterday, the stapp cd sold 2 copies...i was laughing my ass off when i saw that.

Dogstar · 11-23-2005, 07:28 PM

How many does the store have?

I gave it a 4/10. Not impressive, but that's just me.

titan9 · 11-23-2005, 07:39 PM

I like TGD a lot, but I feel that Stapp has a good bit to improve upon with the second CD. It's a good debut, though, and I can honestly say the exact same thing about Alter Bridge's debut. Neither is perfect and both have a good bit to improve upon with the next CD. My favorite tracks from TGD are Hard Way, Broken, Surround Me, You Will Soar, Fight Song and Reach Out. Really, I enjoy every track except Let Me Go(lyrics are too weak) and maybe Sublime. I gave it a 7 out of 10, and I stick by that.

As for it only selling two copies at that store, I've heard different things from different people. A lot of people on PBF have gone to the store and most of the copies have been sold. I went to Kmart yesterday, and they had 5 copies left, I think. From everything I've heard, it is thus far selling pretty good, but it is way too early to make any sort of projection. However, I stick by my projection that it'll sell at least 200,000 copies in the first week. It's gotten so much promotion and there still seems to be enough people still interested in Stapp and his music. Still, I cannot wait until next Thursday to see the actual numbers.

Xterminator27 · 11-23-2005, 09:23 PM

Mayby its just me, but I like Rammstein's lyrics better.

1st reason, they are in german so I dont have a clue what hes saying.
2nd reason, when I translate them, I get inspiring songs such as "hermaphrodite" and "I love you whore"

tremonti4life04 · 11-24-2005, 01:27 AM

The store got 66 copies of the album, today, i just checked again, still standing at a firm 64.

Dogstar · 11-24-2005, 03:43 AM

Mr. Prophet Man · 11-26-2005, 01:25 PM

I like it, good solo effort

The Lithium · 11-26-2005, 02:10 PM

I think the album is quite decent, but my question is: Will he continue as a solo artist? Does he have enough ideas for his next CD?

titan9 · 11-26-2005, 04:32 PM

I think he does, and I hope he improves upon the stuff on this album. I feel the same way about Alter Bridge. Both came out with good debuts, but both have a good bit to improve.

11-23-2005, 05:54 PM	#1
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	The Great Divide -- Your Thoughts first of all, i know it's been forever since i've been here, but i've been keeping up with alter bridge at stapp and bought the album yesterday when it came out. personally, i really like the album. i love the lyrics of surround me, sublime, and broken, and the sounds of reach out and fight song. i must say, i am impressed. i didn't know what to expect when i finally heard the album, but it is better than i was expecting. and i think i figured out what drew me to creed so much. it wasn't only mark's amazing guitar work, but it had a lot to do with scott's writing. i can associate so much with his lyrics. he's a poet. especially stuff like "do you know what it's like to be broken and used, scared and confused? yes i know what it feels like..." it's powerful to me. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

11-23-2005, 07:28 PM	#3
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	How many does the store have? I gave it a 4/10. Not impressive, but that's just me. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

11-23-2005, 07:39 PM	#4
titan9 USER INFO » Status: Bound and Tied Posts: 2,134 Joined: Dec 2004 Currently: Offline	I like TGD a lot, but I feel that Stapp has a good bit to improve upon with the second CD. It's a good debut, though, and I can honestly say the exact same thing about Alter Bridge's debut. Neither is perfect and both have a good bit to improve upon with the next CD. My favorite tracks from TGD are Hard Way, Broken, Surround Me, You Will Soar, Fight Song and Reach Out. Really, I enjoy every track except Let Me Go(lyrics are too weak) and maybe Sublime. I gave it a 7 out of 10, and I stick by that. As for it only selling two copies at that store, I've heard different things from different people. A lot of people on PBF have gone to the store and most of the copies have been sold. I went to Kmart yesterday, and they had 5 copies left, I think. From everything I've heard, it is thus far selling pretty good, but it is way too early to make any sort of projection. However, I stick by my projection that it'll sell at least 200,000 copies in the first week. It's gotten so much promotion and there still seems to be enough people still interested in Stapp and his music. Still, I cannot wait until next Thursday to see the actual numbers. __________________ Visit the 12 Stones Fan Community, 12stonesfans.com! Check out my friend's Music blog by here!

11-23-2005, 09:23 PM	#5
Xterminator27 USER INFO » Status: Said Eyes Posts: 4,314 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Mayby its just me, but I like Rammstein's lyrics better. 1st reason, they are in german so I dont have a clue what hes saying. 2nd reason, when I translate them, I get inspiring songs such as "hermaphrodite" and "I love you whore" __________________ If life gives you lemons, Then shut the hell up and eat your damn lemons! BUY MY MERCHANDISE http://www.cafepress.com/xterminator27

11-24-2005, 03:43 AM	#7
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Wow! __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

11-26-2005, 01:25 PM	#8
Mr. Prophet Man USER INFO » Status: A Melody Posts: 341 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	I like it, good solo effort __________________ Quote: (Originally Posted by XALTERBRIDGEX) Mr. Prophet Man are you a dude with a girl in your avatar or a chick named "Mr. Prophet Man? I'm curious...

11-26-2005, 04:32 PM	#10
titan9 USER INFO » Status: Bound and Tied Posts: 2,134 Joined: Dec 2004 Currently: Offline	I think he does, and I hope he improves upon the stuff on this album. I feel the same way about Alter Bridge. Both came out with good debuts, but both have a good bit to improve. __________________ Visit the 12 Stones Fan Community, 12stonesfans.com! Check out my friend's Music blog by here!

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