{"product_id":"tourniquet-onward-to-freedom-new-cd-2014-raven-edition-last-copies-dug-pinnick","title":"TOURNIQUET - ONWARD TO FREEDOM (*NEW-CD, 2014) (Raven Edition) *Last copies dUg Pinnick","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eRAVEN COVER EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eFACTORY SEALED – LONG OUT OF PRINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eA metal anthem for the voiceless.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eTwelve tracks driven by a message of compassion for all creatures—musically blending crushing heaviness with classical ambition.\u003cbr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eThink: Beethoven meets Frankenstein.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThis album expands the Tourniquet sound in bold ways, incorporating modern metal textures, ambient interludes, and classical piano-driven themes while remaining unmistakably rooted in Ted Kirkpatrick’s singular musical vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eCUSTOMER REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eAfter listening to this album six or seven times, I finally feel confident sharing my thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eAt a high level, the twelve tracks break down like this:\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e7 full-on rockers, 1 ballad-leaning song, 3 short instrumentals, and 1 spoken-word piece set over ambient music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eA few things immediately stood out as \u003cem data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003enew territory\u003c\/em\u003e for Tourniquet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eMetalcore \/ nu-metal influences\u003c\/strong\u003e appear in select moments—particularly in vocal styles, breakdowns, and rhythmic accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eInstead of the violin and cello emphasis heard on earlier releases, this album leans heavily on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003epiano (or possibly keyboard\/harpsichord)\u003c\/strong\u003e to carry its classical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eSome listeners may appreciate this album more if they approach it \u003cem data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e as a traditional Tourniquet record—but I won’t get pulled into the debate about whether this is a “real” Tourniquet album or a Ted Kirkpatrick side project. Either way, it reaffirms Kirkpatrick’s status as an exceptional songwriter with a seemingly endless ability to craft music that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003ememorable, melodic, heavy, and inventive—all at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eThe seven full metal tracks range from good to excellent. Below are brief thoughts on each track:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2131\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eTRACK-BY-TRACK HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e1. Onward to Freedom (Prelude)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eA classical piano piece that sets the stage, flowing directly into the next track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e2. Onward to Freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eFeatures Michael Sweet alongside a metalcore vocalist. A solid, varied track—maybe not the album’s best, but easily a top-four contender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e3. The Slave Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eAmbient effects and dog growls open the song before building into layered guitar harmonies and a thick, crunchy riff. The groove is slower but heavy, with metalcore vocals giving way to a melodic chorus.\u003cbr data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eChris Poland (ex-Megadeth)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a jaw-dropping solo lasting nearly 90 seconds. One of the album’s strongest tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e4. The Noble Case for Mercy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eA spoken-word performance by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eEd Asner (Lou Grant)\u003c\/strong\u003e over ambient textures. At 3:11, it feels a bit long, and I’ll likely skip it on repeat listens—but it’s undeniably bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e5. Let the Wild Just Be Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eStarts brutally heavy, then drops into a softer section featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eGabbie Rae’s\u003c\/strong\u003e vocals before erupting again. Ted’s intricate footwork in the middle section is worth focused listening.\u003cbr data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eRex Carroll\u003c\/strong\u003e handles the solo—instantly recognizable by the sheer number of notes unleashed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003e6. No Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eA groovy opening riff pairs perfectly with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003edUg Pinnick’s\u003c\/strong\u003e soulful vocals. Bruce Franklin’s solo gives the song a feel reminiscent of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003eSupershine\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Franklin and Pinnick previously collaborated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e7. If I Had to Do the Killing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eOpens with an insane drum solo before charging forward with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003eKevin Young (Disciple)\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals. Packed with relentless drumming, groove-laden riffs, and pure momentum—one of my favorites on the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e8. Virtual Embryo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3827\"\u003eA one-minute ambient interlude. Ted clearly leans into atmosphere on this album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003e9. Stereotaxic Atrocities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003eA reworking of the Tourniquet classic, now featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003eLuke Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals. The layered vocal approach adds depth, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003eMarty Friedman\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a standout solo toward the end. A great modern reinterpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4196\"\u003e10. Animal Crossing at the Rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4199\"\u003eAnother piano-based instrumental. Nicely executed, though perhaps not essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4304\"\u003e11. Drowning in Air\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003eBegins with fast piano runs before exploding into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4407\"\u003efastest and most chaotic song on the album\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 6:26, it’s also the longest track, packed with riffs, breakdowns, strange interludes, and controlled chaos.\u003cbr data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4539\"\u003eTony Palacios\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes a shred-heavy solo (or possibly two). This might be the album’s best track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4644\"\u003e12. Cage 23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003eThink \u003cem data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4665\"\u003e“Twilight”\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003eVanishing Lessons\u003c\/em\u003e—not the movie. A lighter, atmospheric closer with female vocals that gently brings the album to a close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4800\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4823\"\u003eFINAL THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"5204\"\u003eOverall, this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4865\"\u003every strong album\u003c\/strong\u003e that continues the evolution of one of metal’s most underrated bands as they approach their 25th anniversary. Time will determine where it ranks in the Tourniquet catalog, but it’s clearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5100\"\u003eneither their weakest nor their strongest\u003c\/strong\u003e—which, for a band with this level of consistency, still places it above many other bands’ best efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5373\"\u003eTourniquet has released so many exceptional albums that even an \u003cem data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003eaverage\u003c\/em\u003e release from them often surpasses the peak work of others. 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