Posts by Carl Young5

I have to admit, I’m absolutely loving these four tracks from the upcoming Crisis of Faith album—which, by the way, isn't dropping until next January. Looking back at everything they've released since 2019, specifically Forgiveness i + ii, I Beg to Differ, Reckless Paradise, and now this latest one, End of Me, featuring the frontman from Weezer, it’s honestly impressive. I was actually surprised they haven't diluted their signature sound at all; Ben’s vocals still carry that same unmistakable grit from their debut, Ian’s riffs just keep getting sharper, and the songwriting remains top-tier. All in all, they are one of those rare, genuinely original and consistent bands that hasn't completely surrendered to the modern rock mainstream. I've been following them for about ten years now, and if all goes well, I plan on being a listener for many more. 🙂

And because I can't help myself, here is my personal ranking: 🙂 Neako would find it nearly impossible to rank these songs strictly, because even though every record feels like "classic BT" and follows their established style, each one has its own distinct personality.

So, here we go:
Billy Talent—I’ll be the first to admit I’m probably one of the few people out there who wasn't exactly obsessed with their debut album. It just never quite clicked for me, and I didn't spend much time spinning it, so I don't really have any favorites from that era. To my ears, they sounded a little immature back then, almost like they were trying too hard to sound profound.

Billy Talent II: 1) This Suffering 2) Fallen Leaves 3) Devil in a Midnight Mass 4) Red Flag

Red Flag Billy Talent III: 1) Rusted fra The Rain 2) Saint Veronika 3) White Sparrows Dead Silence

Dead Silence: 1) Surprise 2) Love Was Still Around (I actually just discovered this one a few days ago, and man, that solo is an absolute killer) 🙂

Afraid of Heights: (This might actually be the album with my highest number of individual favorite tracks, even if the album as a whole isn't necessarily their absolute best work) 1) Horses and Chariots 2) Time Bomb Ticking Away 3) This is Our War.

I’m hoping I’ve landed in the right thread here, given that I’m asking about a used desktop tower I picked up 🙂
. It isn’t necessarily a catastrophic failure or anything, but rather more of a curious observation—I’ve had this machine for about a year now and it performs flawlessly otherwise, without any hiccups. However, I have noticed one peculiar little quirk. I don't really use this PC for gaming or anything particularly intensive; it’s mostly just for basic daily tasks. That said, regardless of whether my audio is actually turned on or not, I’ve noticed that whenever I start playing a YouTube video, after about ten or fifteen seconds, the rear exhaust fan begins making a rather loud noise. The volume isn't exactly deafening, but it’s certainly noticeable; honestly, it reminds me a bit of the roar of a jet engine, haha. If my speakers are turned on, I can barely hear it over the audio, but once the speakers are off, the sound is unmistakable. Interestingly, if I’m listening to music files saved directly to my hard drive, the noise doesn't happen at all; it seems to trigger exclusively during online streaming, specifically when both video and audio are playing. Is this something I should be genuinely concerned about? Once the playback ends, that increased fan noise persists for another minute or two before finally tapering off 🙂

I’m hoping this is the right place to pose a question... about two months ago, I picked up a used desktop from a local computer shop. They swapped in a fresh drive before handing it over, installed Windows 10, and so far, everything seems to be running perfectly fine. However, I’ve noticed something a bit peculiar. Since my case sits on an elevated surface, I have a clear view of things—specifically, the air blowing out of the rear exhaust fan is always quite cool, even noticeably chilly, unless I start playing music or any kind of audio. I’m using these small Genius SP desktop speakers—actually, I have two different pairs, so I’ve tested this on both. After about a minute or two of playback, the air coming from the exhaust suddenly turns very hot. This heat persists for the entire duration of the audio, regardless of how loud I set the volume. Interestingly, the exterior of the case itself doesn't feel warm to the touch. I haven't experienced any spontaneous restarts or sudden shutdowns, which is a relief. Once the music stops, the air goes back to being cool after a couple of minutes. As far as I can tell, the audio cables, the speakers, and the sound card all feel perfectly normal and cool to the touch.
Do you think this is something I should be genuinely concerned about in the short term, in your professional opinion?

Jerry Robinson56 said:It’s likely not an issue with the AC mains or that standard 120V voltage, though it could certainly be tied to your PC's power supply if the ripple voltage has increased due to aging capacitors. The real question is whether you're running the exact same audio cable from your computer to your speakers, and if you happen to have a microphone active somewhere in your settings—that specific combination can trigger those subsonic frequencies you're hearing. If so, just kill whatever isn't needed on your mixer panel or simply dial back the "pot."

I don't have any microphones active at all, and yes, I am using the same audio cable to connect the computer to the speakers.🙂

I haven't given it a shot yet, but thanks for the suggestion—I'll definitely keep that in mind and give it a whirl 🙂

Hey everyone, I’m hoping I’ve landed in the right sub here because I’m dealing with a bit of a headache regarding my speakers, so I figured I’d pick your brains. 🙂
So, I’ve got this older desktop setup that generally functions without complaint, and I have these standard computer speakers hooked up to it. Everything was perfectly fine for years, but about a month ago, things took a turn for the worse; the speakers started vibrating violently, and you can actually see the driver rattling like crazy whenever anything plays. This happens even when the volume is turned down to a whisper—we're talking maybe 5% or 10% capacity. At first, I naturally assumed the speakers had simply given up the ghost, so I went out and bought an identical brand-new pair, only to be met with the exact same maddening rattle. Then I thought, "Maybe it's a dirty power issue or a faulty outlet," so I grabbed an extension cord and plugged them into a completely different outlet in a different room, but predictably, the result was the same for both the old and the new set. It’s quite baffling, considering they worked flawlessly for five or six years straight.

Is there any chance that a failing sound card could be causing this much vibration and driver chatter? Oddly enough, the actual audio clarity and volume levels seem perfectly fine.

Richard Barrett53 said:I don't think it was quite like that back in the early 2000s. Back then, like 90% of people were listening to, you know, whatever was on the radio. In my high school class, besides myself, maybe two other kids were actually listening to LP. But it’s true that absolutely everyone knew who they were and they really managed to break out of the mold. Everyone, regardless of their musical taste, knew the singles from those first three albums. Eventually, that massive hype died down, and plenty of people stopped following them, but they had already built such a loyal fanbase from that initial trilogy that there was no way they could ever truly fail, no matter what direction they took. They actually used that leverage quite effectively, using every new album to experiment with something different, which inevitably delighted some fans while driving others absolutely crazy 😁.

Do you all think LP can actually move forward without Chester Bennington, and would you even want them to?

Personally, I find myself somewhat open to two different paths here... If future LP records sounded at least remotely similar to Hunting party—assuming nu-metal isn't officially dead and buried—then perhaps finding a replacement might be an interesting endeavor. However, if they decide to just chase whatever the current mainstream trend happens to be, then honestly, the best move would be to just call it quits. It would be better to let the band close its doors with a modicum of dignity and remain in our memories as a legendary supergroup 🙂

Ashley Grant66 said:It’s honestly 😢
sad.
😁 I was right in the middle of the early 2000s, and I don't even need to mention how every single locker in my high school was covered in handwritten lyrics from LP songs.

As one of four siblings, thinking about that era just... gives me this heavy lump in my throat.

I can't even begin to describe how much envy I feel toward anyone who made it through high school in the early 2000s... I was stuck in the trenches from 2008 to 2012, and I certainly won't dwell on what kind of "music" was dominating basically everyone's playlist back then.
If bands like LP had been hitting their peak during my time, high school would have actually been a dream.

Hey everyone,
I happened to stumble upon a video on YouTube of "By the Pool" being performed at Live Aid 85, and it got me wondering—is this actually his original track? Also, does anyone know if there’s a studio version floating around somewhere on the internet? Thanks!

This November, Green Day is dropping a "Hits" compilation, featuring two brand-new tracks: Kingdom of Zod and Chasing the Sun. While I’m genuinely thrilled that such a top-tier band is still hitting the stage, I have to admit the lead single from this collection left me feeling a little underwhelmed. I’m crossing my fingers that the second track turns out to be a winner, and honestly, I’m praying we see a full studio album by 2015, especially since they’ve been so consistent with their three-year release cycle (2003 - 2006 - 2009 - 2012). Let's just hope they stick to the pattern 🙂