Comments on: Jeff Loomis – Zero Order Phase

By: axiom

axiom — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:26:42 +0000

Jeff Loomis wanted to do this for years, and it sounds much like the Schrapnel albums of the mid to late eighties. No doubt he grew up loving those artists. This must be more of a personal venture for him. It has great playing, but I must agree with you guys, it’s not something I’m going to keep listening to. C’mon Nevermore!

By: Vance

Vance — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:49:21 +0000

I have “Praises to the War Machine” on my top 10 list of the year, I think as far as writing good songs Warrel did a great job, there is not a bad song on that CD. Loomis’ album is good, but you know it’s hard to get into a instrumental album the same way you do as one with the full compliment of components and since Dane is such a vital part of when you usually hear Loomis it’s just too hard not to miss him…. haha, I doubt all that made any sense….

..anyways… ENSLAVED is better than all of it, haha!!!!

By: Dimaension X

Dimaension X — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:25:14 +0000

I agree with all of the above. Loomis is an incredibly gifted guitarist, but his playing is just more suited to being part of a band than a solo act.

But kudos for trying.

By: ceno

ceno — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:23:53 +0000

I’ve got the same problem with Zero Order Phaze. To my mind, an instrumental album should be much more diverse to stand out among those with vocals. Dane’s solo album is amazing. Features on of the best pieces of songwriting work I have heard this year. Also, the Sisters Of Mercy cover is stellar.

By: Belgarath

Belgarath — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:44:29 +0000

I haven’t gotten to Dane’s record, but I remember it was highly regarded on the boards. Gotta give it a listen.

By: Cynicgods

Cynicgods — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:36:56 +0000

I’ve got to hear this so I can give an opinion but I really liked Warrel Dane’s record. Having the true Soilwork composer on guitars, Verbeuren on drums and Dane on vocals makes for a solid album.

By: stiffy0000

stiffy0000 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:52:14 +0000

Not into instrumentals anyway. Especially shredfests. Need more depth.

By: jk666

jk666 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:32:54 +0000

I totally agree. I was really looking forward to this album and was bored with it after a couple spins. Makes you realize that some guys work better within a band. Warrell’s solo album wasn’t much better.