Pastor Brad - Break Out!

What does everyone think of this? What are your thoughts on the songwriting? Production? Keven gave this a scathing review at White Throne and was wondering if you agree with the review.

I will post my thoughts later.

Let me first read this.

What I noticed is that writing reviews is very personal.
What one loves is for an other a bad album.

It's got some great songs on it. Don't review it off the computer speakers, though. Listen to a larger system. It sounds as weak as White Throne says on computer speakers. In my truck, it sounds much better.

I don't have the album yet, but I streamed the entire thing on Pastor Brad's site. The production did sound a little thin (difficult to judge from a internet MP3 player), but there is no mistaking the amazing musicianship of Pastor B (he is a fantastic guitarist). I also thought most of the guest vocalists were great.

I like it, but that first track is NOT an album opener. In fact, I think it's the weakest track overall.

alldatndensum wrote:

It's got some great songs on it. Don't review it off the computer speakers, though. Listen to a larger system. It sounds as weak as White Throne says on computer speakers. In my truck, it sounds much better.

I wish I did listen to it on computer speakers.... LOL .... I spun it 4-5 times on my phillips home stereo...

Was it really scathing? I tried to downplay it.... really....

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Was it really scathing? I tried to downplay
it.... really....

OK, "scathing" might have been overstating things and I did not mean to call you out in regards to the matter. I re-read the review and felt you were accurate in your assessment.

That said, I really do like the songs on "Break Out!" and might have given it a score of seven out of ten as opposed to five. Just my personal opinion. Keep up the good work.

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I like it, but that first track is NOT an album opener.

I would agree with that. The vocal thingie at the beginning goes on way too long.

Dynamis wrote:

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Was it really scathing? I tried to downplay
it.... really....

OK, "scathing" might have been overstating things and I did not mean to call you out in regards to the matter. I re-read the review and felt you were accurate in your assessment.

That said, I really do like the songs on "Break Out!" and might have given it a score of seven out of ten as opposed to five. Just my personal opinion. Keep up the good work.

Thanks dude... I was afraid of a 'Detonation' rehash!! LOL .... I think Brad should've let his guests do the vocalizing .... perhaps a 50/50 thing... 50% instrumental 50% vocal.... that might've been a more effective vehicle....



Some of the songs were very good..... I'd agree there....

alldatndensum wrote:

I would agree with that. The vocal thingie at the beginning goes on way too long.

Definitely. I don't care for the vocal effects used, either. The song she sings later sounds much better, IMO.

Overall, it's a strong effort, though. Good playing and singing and of course, the shredding the PB does so well. I like his vocals, too. He'll never be known as a really great vocalist, but within his range, he does a fine job.