Audioslave!!!

jackman · « **on:** 25 Apr 2003, 01:03 am »

I just picked this up and can't get it out of the CD transport. I was a big Rage and Soundgarded fan and wasn't sure how this would sound but it totally works. I only wish I had a good subwoofer (never finished the cabinet for the DIY...) because the bass on "Like a Stone" is killer. Anyway, am I the only one out there who loves this album?

J

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Apr 2003, 01:30 am »

its ok imo....was a big first alb rage fan and naturally soundgarden coming from seattle.....there is some good stuff on this alb but I think the variation is a bit lacking and I get bored after a while listening....maybe I haven't given it enough chance yet though

jackman · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 Apr 2003, 01:51 am »

I really like two songs on the album, Cochise and Like a Stone. Like a Stone is basically a Soundgarden song with a cool bass line and funky effects on the lead and Cochise is also a Soundgarden/Zeplin type song. I think I've listened to too much Nora Jones and Diana Krall and needed a break. This is music I like to crank up. The song "Like a Stone" is as good as anything from Soundgarden.

It sucks that I sold my amp, I picked up the tabs for the album and it's not the same on acoustic or without effects. I have a headphone amp but like the sound of loud guitar without the pesky hearing loss potential a headphone guitar amp seems to pose. Anyway, I can't say I disagree with you. Think I'll break out my old Rage and Soundgarden albums. I love Badmotherfinger and Battle of LA from Rage (Commie Rock but very high energy stuff and innovative).

I wasn't expecting much and read some negative reviews of this album. Was disappointed by the Zwan record. I love Billie and the Pumpkins but Zwan didn't do much for me. Maybe I need to give it more time.

If Audioslave stays together, the second record should be much more innovative. I usually HATE supergroups, with the exception of Blind Faith, but this band seems to have the tools to put something cool together. I'll probably see them at Lolapoluza this July in Chicago.

J

Rocket · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 Apr 2003, 05:20 am »

hello jackman,

i just read your post, sorry i've never heard of those bands they aren't popular in oz.

anyway i was curious to know what amp your currently using at the moment? or have i misread your post.

regards

rocket

jackman · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 Apr 2003, 01:24 pm »

No problem, I'm currently running an Audio by Van Alstine Fetvalve 550 HC amp. It's the previous generation and the newer version is said to be much better but I have other priorities at the moment and am holding off on the upgrade. The amp is very powerful and smooth, unfortunately, I can't get one of the tweeters out of my speaker to install the new crossover. At the moment, the Ellis are in the process of having the resistors changed. I tried the version B of the crossover and did not like it as much as the original on my system.

I also have an old MacIntosh integrated that is used on a second system. It sounds pretty good and looks really cool. The speakers on the second system are a pair of Dynaudio Audience 50's on loan from a friend. They really benefit from the warmth of the Mac gear. They have a bit of sibilance on the AVA gear. If I was in Australia, I'd build an ASKA amp. A friend of mine has one and loves it. Unfortunately, he lives in New Jersey and I haven't had a chance to hear it. I don't have time to build a kit at the moment...

J

fredgarvin · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Apr 2003, 05:31 am »

I like the audioslave cd as well, it is a bit of a one note deal but I like the note. I am really listening to Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush at the moment. "Eye of the Storm" released in 2000 some very dense and sweet stuff with a touch of Hendrix. If you likd Mahogany rush in the day, this is even better. Nothing like it on radio. On a different note, Wilco and Mysteries of Life offer lush acoustic eclectica.