[Dcrupi]

Has anyone else picked up Ben's solo album, A Dream Between Two Fires? Because I have to say, I was REALLY surprised by how incredible it is...Ra is generally known for heavy, chunky riffs underneath soaring vocals, and tend not to utilize guitar solos very much (with the exception of short ones in songs like Sky, I Lost Everything Today, Waste of Space, etc). So I had honestly had no idea just how technically proficient Ben Carroll was. But let me tell you...wow, am I impressed with this album. Not only does he play like a virtuoso throughout the entire disc, but the melodies he creates are fantastic...it's a funky, heavy, and in many ways, experimental album, and I absolutely love it.

Standouts for me are: Note To Self, Melting Through Pt. 1, Meth Lab and A Dream Between Two Fires. But really, every track on the album is amazing.

Couldn't be more surprised or impressed with the guy! I ordered it from Ben's website and got it signed...I recommend everyone on this forum do the same, if you haven't already.

[vampiregenocide]

I haven't bought it yet, but what I've heard was very good. Tasteful not fast for the sake of fast.

[robidoux230]

i completely agree picked it up on itunes it is definitely an amazing album.

[Ben]

You guys are awesome! Thanks.

[I'm Only]

im currently downloadeding Bens solo album "A Dream Between Two Fires" from Amazon but they also have to other albums by Ben Carroll one of them is called "Real Thing" and the other is called "Lover Undercover" is this his solo stuff also??? can anyone shed some light on this for me, if it is his work i'd like to downlaod it

[Ben]

I, on 22 January 2010 - 06:24 PM, said:

im currently downloadeding Bens solo album "A Dream Between Two Fires" from Amazon but they also have to other albums by Ben Carroll one of them is called "Real Thing" and the other is called "Lover Undercover" is this his solo stuff also??? can anyone shed some light on this for me, if it is his work i'd like to downlaod it

Those records are from a different Ben Carroll...*grumbles* name thief. But if you want to hear what I've been locked in the studio working on...check it out here.
http://bencarroll.bandcamp.com/

Let me know what you think!

This post has been edited by Ben: 23 January 2010 - 11:46 AM

[Twisted Egyptian Flavour]

Good stuff! My favs are "Head West", "Sickened Heart Trap", and "Lies Built on Lies". I'd say "Head West" has the most potential for being an awesome single. I also still enjoy "Take Me Away".

[Ben]

Twisted Egyptian Flavour, on 24 January 2010 - 11:37 PM, said:

Good stuff! My favs are "Head West", "Sickened Heart Trap", and "Lies Built on Lies". I'd say "Head West" has the most potential for being an awesome single. I also still enjoy "Take Me Away".

Thanks for checking em out!! I cannot wait to re-record "Take Me Away" once I get the full band rolling...

[I'm Only]

first off let me say that dude you shred!! A Dream Between Two Fires is great, loved it, you can tell that David Gilmore/Pink Floyd was a huge influence on you, "The Darkest Corner" i really liked very "One Slip-ish" and "Dropping" is bad ass one person had posted that there is Joe Satriani, Steve Vi, and now Ben Carroll, i couldnt agree more!!

i checked out that link you put up, sounds good, real good, look forward to the release, good luck with the search