psychowolf Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well many of you are already aware that The Megas have released their newest album For those that don't here are some links: http://www.themegas.com/main/main.html http://themegas.bandcamp.com/releases Thought i'd make this thread to share peoples opinion on it. Personally i'm loving it, i think my favorite has to be Can't stop the top. so yeah i'd like to hear your views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Bought the first album and loved it. I passed it around and tried to get as many people to listen to it as possible - From first listen I've gotta say they've improved. The flow between the tracks is really good and the decision to release this as two albums was a good move. So far, Magnet is my favorite. I can't wait to actually hear this through a good sound system. A little laptop is no way to listen to an album like this so I'll wait for the CD for next listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Only heard a few tracks, but I already look forward to seeing them live at MAGfest 11! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPanic Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I definitely can't wait to buy the album at BitGen 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I definitely can't wait to buy the album at BitGen 7 *Looks up BitGen 7* ...I could go to that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPanic Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 *Looks up BitGen 7*...I could go to that... Oh yeah, it's really good to hold off before MAGFest, and it's run by the guys in Entertainment System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otakatt Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I've never really gone out of my way to listen to The Megas before, but took a special interest in this album since it's MM3, and MM3 has one of my favorite soundtracks of the series. I am *loving* this and I might snag myself an actual physical copy if I can get some extra monies, and assuming shipping and handling isn't ridiculous. Will probably go back to listen to their older stuff too. This is really top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMegas Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Glad you guys are enjoying! We'd like to submit a track to OCR from this album like we have for our last couple releases - any thoughts on which would be a good representative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otakatt Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Glad you guys are enjoying! We'd like to submit a track to OCR from this album like we have for our last couple releases - any thoughts on which would be a good representative? All the tracks are great, so you really couldn't go wrong with what you pick. I'm rather partial to Gamma Unchained, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Glad you guys are enjoying! We'd like to submit a track to OCR from this album like we have for our last couple releases - any thoughts on which would be a good representative? One Last Time might be appropriate. Though I think You've Sparked a War might be a good one too, 'specially since you released that EP of it. Oh yeah, it's really good to hold off before MAGFest, and it's run by the guys in Entertainment System. sounds like you'll find a place full of *punglasses* megatainment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberz McGee Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hey Megas! Love the album, as per usual. I personally think that Snakeman, Watch You Die, or One Last Time would be the best. Though, the best part of the whole album, is the outro to Magnet Man. ... Skate Party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychowolf Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Glad you guys are enjoying! We'd like to submit a track to OCR from this album like we have for our last couple releases - any thoughts on which would be a good representative? The Megas commented on my thread... Brb *random noises from the other room* Ahem ok, erm i would most like agree with mirby seeing as sparked a war was what got me excited for this album in the first place. Great job guys :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPanic Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 *punglasses*megatainment I think that'll actually be more literal than you think. I think Don't Mess With Magnetman, but I haven't gotten a chance to listen to the full album since I'll be getting mine in a little over a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I think that'll actually be more literal than you think.I think Don't Mess With Magnetman, but I haven't gotten a chance to listen to the full album since I'll be getting mine in a little over a week. oh i'm fully aware of this possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 oh man, I got chills when the tune came in during the intro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This album is so great -- I have been looking forward to it for a long time, and am looking forward to the rest of the MM3 soundtrack just as much. My recommendation for the OCR submission from this album is "Better Not Mess With Magnet Man" -- it has the best lyrics of any of this album's tracks imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Just bought it {^^}. This just made my week. I'll get my comments in once I've had time to listen to the album a few times. KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZealPath Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I had a feeling I wouldn't be disappointed but wow, this is just as consistently good as everything else The Megas have done. I ordered yesterday but didn't get a chance to listen until today and I'm glad I set aside some time to dig into this because the lyrics are just as creative and entertaining as ever, without going over the top or being silly. The bar was set very high with Get Equipped but I have to say, History Repeating: Blue was absolutely lights out and a worthy followup! As with the first album, I felt like there were absolutely no filler tracks, every track is polished and catchy with a story to tell and they are all quite easy to identify to their originals. Once "History Repeating Pt. 2" started up with the familiar MM3 intro I could tell there was absolutely no way I was doing anything else till the album was through, and I have to say that "Continue" was an unexpected masterpiece to end it. I think "Don't mess with Magnetman" would be a good choice to submit, it was probably the most entertaining, and addictively catchy. While this album should hold me over for a good while, I can't wait for part two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconProcurement Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 While working last night, I was listening to this album several times. Holy cow, the first part of History Repeating is just simply amazing. I really can't get enough of it, so I would recommend submitting that song through the panel, Don't Mess with Magnet Man is a close second. The overall album is great so I'll eagerly await for the second part as I look forward for whatever you guys have cooked up (particularly for Shadow Man's theme). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 All the tracks are great, so you really couldn't go wrong with what you pick. I'm rather partial to Gamma Unchained, myself. GAMMA UNCHAINED GO GO GO! Also, this album is beautiful. The wait? Yeah, it was more than worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 While working last night, I was listening to this album several times. Holy cow, the first part of History Repeating is just simply amazing. I really can't get enough of it, so I would recommend submitting that song through the panel, Don't Mess with Magnet Man is a close second. The overall album is great so I'll eagerly await for the second part as I look forward for whatever you guys have cooked up (particularly for Shadow Man's theme). As much as I love History Repeating Pt. 1, I don't think that or One Last Time would be suited for submitting due to their dependence on each other for the full effect. So yeah, I'm stickin' with my recommendation for You've Sparked a War. Even though Don't Mess with Magnet Man is great too. They're all great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I think in terms of mass appeal (and since it has pretty legendary memetic status,) 'Can't Stop The Top' would be the ideal song to submit to OCR. 'Gamma Unchained' is good but I think it hinges a bit much on the narrative of the rest of the album. I'm still not sure what to think of 'Magnetman'; I like it and the direction is really creative, but it's definitely a song that made me scratch my head at first. 'Can't Stop The Top' is just plain catchy and will get newcomers hooked hardcore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kureejii Lea Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 You know, from the way people were going on, I was expecting something really, really confusing and strange with Metal Man's track. This isn't the first time a Robot Master was described as having some weird, awkward crush in one of these songs. ;P Regardless, it's pretty awesome. But yeah, Top Man is an easily recognizable theme and it's quite catchy, so I agree with Kyle on the mass appeal thing. I think it'd be a good pick for a submission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 You know, from the way people were going on, I was expecting something really, really confusing and strange with Metal Man's track. This isn't the first time a Robot Master was described as having some weird, awkward crush in one of these songs. ;P Regardless, it's pretty awesome. The first time I listened to it, it wasn't immediately obvious to me that the lyrics were from Magnetman and directed toward Roll, so that's where the confusion stemmed from on my end. Listening to it again, it became a bit more clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Glad you guys are enjoying! We'd like to submit a track to OCR from this album like we have for our last couple releases - any thoughts on which would be a good representative? Ok, after listening through the album a few times and reflecting on it, I think the best thing to submit would be Can't Stop the Top. Here's what I figure... The first two tracks (History Repeating 1-2) and the last two (Want to be the One to Watch You Die and Continue) are awesome, but they work best in the context of the whole album (there's a definite opening/closing feeling to them), so those are out. Also, You've Sparked a War is one of my favorites, but I remember you guys performing this live and it was really, really amazing -- if, y'know, you ever want to do like a Live album then you might want to save this track for it (I Want to be The One to Watch You Die also would be great for that)... Lastly, So yeah, given that, Gamma Unchained, Walk Away from Light, and Can't Stop the Top stand out -- and I figure Can't Stop the Top works best as a perfect 'teaser' track. It's different enough from the other two you submitted, and it gives a good sense for what you have in store for the rest of the album. Also the speaking/sfx bits at the beginning of Gamma Unchained and Walk Away are great for an album but they might sound funny for a solo bit. KF PS: The album rocks. I can't wait for the sequel {^^}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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