Fair Warning and Balance

[I Coulda Hada VH]

This is NOT a Fair Warning vs Balance thread. I was just thinking about some of the similarities between these 2 albums:

The 4th albums from the Dave and Sam eras
Each of them sold less than the 3 previous albums from each era
Arguably the best produced albums from each era
Tension was running high between Eddie and the lead singer from each era
Probably the "darkest" albums musically from each era
The color schemes of the album covers are very similar

The original lineup was able to survive the turmoil of 1981 before splitting up 4 years later in 1985.

The 2nd incarnation was unable to survive the turmoil of 1995 and split up in 1996.

Thoughts?

[Van Squalen]

You clearly have an overall consensus thought. Let's hear it.

[I Coulda Hada VH]

You clearly have an overall consensus thought. Let's hear it.

I really don't. I'm just tired of reading about HSAS.

[Van Squalen]

I really don't. I'm just tired of reading about HSAS.

LOL! Who'da thunk there were so many closeted HSAS fans among so-called Dave era guys?

Who'da thunk there were so many Journey fans among so-called Dave era guys?

But as tired as you are about reading about HSAS...you'd be more tired listening to HSAS.

[JUNGLE DRUMMER]

This is NOT a Fair Warning vs Balance thread. I was just thinking about some of the similarities between these 2 albums:

The 4th albums from the Dave and Sam eras
Each of them sold less than the 3 previous albums from each era
Arguably the best produced albums from each era
Tension was running high between Eddie and the lead singer from each era
Probably the "darkest" albums musically from each era
The color schemes of the album covers are very similar

The original lineup was able to survive the turmoil of 1981 before splitting up 4 years later in 1985.

The 2nd incarnation was unable to survive the turmoil of 1995 and split up in 1996.

Thoughts?

The lyrical themes of the albums are probably the "darkest" of their respective eras, but I still feel like the more raw crunchy tones of WACF and OU812 are just as "dark" tonally, if not more, than FW and Balance.

[JUNGLE DRUMMER]

LOL! Who'da thunk there were so many closeted HSAS fans among so-called Dave era guys?

Who'da thunk there were so many Journey fans among so-called Dave era guys?

But as tired as you are about reading about HSAS...you'd be more tired listening to HSAS.

Yay. Polluting another thread with douchebag bullshit again. And only 2 posts in this time!!

[Van Squalen]

Both records start off with arguably their best track (MS and 7th Seal).

Both records' fourth tracks have some of Edward's best rhythm and solo work in his entire catalogue (HAIL, Amsterdam).

Both records have two of the weaker instrumentals in the catalogue (SAITP, Strung Out).

Man. What I would give for a long lost bonus track or jam from the Fair Warning sessions...would be a lot.

[Van Squalen]

Yay. Polluting another thread with douchebag bullshit again. And only 2 posts in this time!!

You're stalking now. Settle down, cupcake. You're the fool who piped in about your deep seeded love of HSAS and Journey. Mister 'Dave' guy.

[JUNGLE DRUMMER]

You're stalking now. Settle down, cupcake. You're the fool who piped in about your deep seeded love of HSAS and Journey. Mister 'Dave' guy.

Oh you mean how you've stalked me in the other thread? As DD said, you're one of t e biggest hypocrites on this site and it's biggest douchebag. Cheers.

[Van Squalen]

Someone needs a hug.

[BlindtotheWorld]

Many say that VH may have been peaking with FW. I don't think anyone says that about Balance.

but I still feel like the more raw crunchy tones of WACF and OU812 are just as "dark" tonally

Hmmm....never really thought about those albums in that way but I think you are onto something.

[I Coulda Hada VH]

Many say that VH may have been peaking with FW. I don't think anyone says that about Balance.




Hmmm....never really thought about those albums in that way but I think you are onto something.

The production of WACF is raw, whereas the production on FW is polished.

[Dave's Dreidel]

Someone needs a hug.

Please? My wife is taking social distancing literally.

[DFVH5150]

Both records start off with arguably their best track (MS and 7th Seal).

Both records' fourth tracks have some of Edward's best rhythm and solo work in his entire catalogue (HAIL, Amsterdam).

Both records have two of the weaker instrumentals in the catalogue (SAITP, Strung Out).

Man. What I would give for a long lost bonus track or jam from the Fair Warning sessions...would be a lot.

Definitely agree with the rhythm playing part. Especially "Amsterdam."

[danielleesale]

Both are my favorites from each era so I guess that's indicative of something or another.