"The Greater Cause" - John's New CD

executioner · Post by **executioner** » Wed May 09, 2012 8:29 am

Boray wrote:Maybe this have been all said before but I feel a really strong vibe from "Unfit for Swine" (which is my favorite John Schlitt solo album so far - will be interesting to see it that lasts).

The first song "Live It Loud" has that vibe, but in reality it sounds IMO somewhat dated; it is my least liked rocker on the album.
I will give a full review of the album when my CD arrives; I encourage everyone to give their reviews once they receive their copies also.

brent · Post by **brent** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:05 am

Some of you guys are using dated in the wrong context IMO.

Anything John does is going to sound "dated", because John is not some young, musically shallow, over-produced kid starting out now.
John has music and tones reflecting the fact that John is a 70s rocker at heart. He has his influences and decades of stylistic habits/practices to filter music through. His music would sound silly to me if he didn't show signs of taste and maturity. I like dated. I was there when his music was in, and that is when I formed my tastes and preferences. I don't want any other form of John than authentic.

superfly · Post by **superfly** » Wed May 09, 2012 10:46 am

Good point Brent. One thing that is NOT dated is the production...the guitars, keys and drums sound great to me. My hope is that Classic Petra will go with a producer that will get a sound similar to The Greater Cause. I know it probably wouldn't rock as much as TGC, but a more natural, more open sound than BTTR would be an improvement IMO.

calicowriter · Post by **calicowriter** » Wed May 09, 2012 11:35 am

I've yet to receive my CDs, and I only live a few hours up I-65 for pete's sake. I am giving one of them as a birthday gift; unfortunately her birthday is today and I had to give a card with a note saying "there's more to come", eventually.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Wed May 09, 2012 12:51 pm

calicowriter wrote:I've yet to receive my CDs, and I only live a few hours up I-65 for pete's sake. I am giving one of them as a birthday gift; unfortunately her birthday is today and I had to give a card with a note saying "there's more to come", eventually.

Bridget you should have come to the petracon!

sue d. · Post by **sue d.** » Wed May 09, 2012 1:17 pm

They ARE in the mail, Bridget. I thought you were going to Indy? We gave the Crew their packages there....

I like your comment, Brent..... very true! John has a voice that does sound '70s rock, though he can - and does - 'change it' (for lack of a better word) as need be.

Shell · Post by **Shell** » Wed May 09, 2012 3:23 pm

It usually takes longer for any mail I send to get across town than it does to someone out of state...and if you happen to be a few cents short, they waste time and money to send it back for the extra postage.

Postal service isn't alway the most reliable.

ricanrolear · Post by **ricanrolear** » Wed May 09, 2012 8:12 pm

i got my 2 copies today

excellente!!!

rexreed · Post by **rexreed** » Wed May 09, 2012 10:07 pm

brent wrote:Some of you guys are using dated in the wrong context IMO.

Anything John does is going to sound "dated", because John is not some young, musically shallow, over-produced kid starting out now.
John has music and tones reflecting the fact that John is a 70s rocker at heart. He has his influences and decades of stylistic habits/practices to filter music through. His music would sound silly to me if he didn't show signs of taste and maturity. I like dated. I was there when his music was in, and that is when I formed my tastes and preferences. I don't want any other form of John than authentic.

Good point. I've felt the same way on a lot of albums that I like only to have someone claim it is dated or the band is irrelevant. Some of the best songs must be "dated" I guess.

adpetrafan · Post by **adpetrafan** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:30 am

I still don't have my physcial CDs. I suppose they will arrive sometime. =)

Did anyone film the release part of the convention? I would love to see/hear the discussion about the songs/project.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:45 am

adpetrafan wrote:I still don't have my physcial CDs. I suppose they will arrive sometime. =)

Did anyone film the release part of the convention? I would love to see/hear the discussion about the songs/project.

I took a little bit on video during play and talk, but I didn't record question time.. I think.

Also got 60% GHF and %100 of JS, will convert and put on youtube at some stage.

zak89 · Post by **zak89** » Thu May 10, 2012 12:27 pm

Got mine!

Packaging was nice and tidy, CDs are in good condition, though the insert was wrinkled on at least one copy. Nothing too terrible. The autograph is sweet.

pmal · Post by **pmal** » Thu May 10, 2012 2:48 pm

Got mine today as well, and yes the autograph does rock!

Shell · Post by **Shell** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:22 pm

I got mine in the mail a little bit ago...Cool.

Preacherman777 · Post by **Preacherman777** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:42 pm

Glad to hear so many people are getting their CDs. Mine still haven't showed up. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

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