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36 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said:

They don't really take any risks. I saw it put well elsewhere. "It's lows aren't as low as on Hardwired, but the highs aren't as high either." It's just kinda dull.

My plan is to grab it in the discount bin a few years from now, I can survive without it until then.  

To no one's surprise the general consensus on this is: dud.

I really haven't connected with anything since Wasted Light, so any change IMO is a step in the right direction.  Sad it takes a band member dying for them to right the ship.

Leaks definitely still happen, just need to be looking on the right 'webs'.

5 hours ago, The Analog Cub said:

 

 

Predictable, sure, but if it's going to be predictable it better sound good. IMO this cover and the Land of Confusion cover do that very well

What I meant got lost in the phrasing - Disturbed set the standard for metal covers, and IMO Ghost did their best to adhere to that standard to a fault.  But I agree, it's still darn good even if it's 'predictable'.

6 hours ago, The Analog Cub said:

Not a Genesis fan, and they absolutely killed that. Sounds great!

Had a lot of Disturbed's predictable Land of Confusion cover vibes.  But Genesis is ripe for this, iconic pop songs with edgy/pointed underlying themes that still resonate.

On 4/9/2023 at 8:24 AM, Chronos said:

http://youtu.be/BE3kJeBr9QI

 

Ghost chooses Easter Sunday to release this cover of Genesis' "Jesus He Knows Me" 

Better than any of their originals.  Video was a bit crude, but certainly drove home the ejaculation.  I mean, point.

CRISIS

On 3/31/2023 at 9:29 AM, Prime Mover and Shaker said:

It frustrates me that our work filters keep me from checking out this stuff.  Later....   :P

It will all be (hopefully a pleasant) surprise when the next album is finally done (we're 99% likely done sometime this summer/early Fall).

Next up, a snarky indictment of 'success'...

Look What I Made

Already out... Haken and Riverside, both good but the Haken release is among their best.

TBA Steven Wilson (might not be until early 2024) and Big Wreck (April 2023 I think?).  I'm passing on the new Metallica.  I'm now of the old metallica good, new metallica bad school.

Guthrie's okay.

[I instantly just earned my place in the Guinness Book of "most understated comments ever"]

There's so many layers of great on this album.  I'm putting it up there with The Mountain and Virus as my favorites.

On 3/1/2023 at 8:30 AM, Principled Man said:

 

 

Their best album is always a matter of opinion.  Even the "experts" will disagree, as they also just give their opinions.

 

The first three compact discs I bought back in the early 80's were Moving Pictures, The Dark Side of The Moon, and Led Zeppelin IV.  So, according to Me, those three albums are the greatest albums ever made.        

I can't argue with those three picks.  Thread ended with this post IMO.  lol

On 3/3/2023 at 9:03 AM, The Analog Cub said:

Elephants Never Forget sounds like it came off of Aquarius. Has the right amount of silly

I can hear the Aquarius similarities.

7 hours ago, spaceaudity11 said:

I think I need to listen to it again. Like with the singles, some songs hit right away, and some need time to marinate in my mind.

I'm through the album probably 10 times and still feel this way.  lol  I mostly ignored the prereleases, wanted to get equally acquainted to all the tracks at the same time.  There's a lot here to digest, musically and lyrically dense material.  But I'm liking it.

On 2/26/2023 at 8:53 AM, Prime Mover and Shaker said:

There are seven, actually.  Let me know which one you don’t have:

 

Sloppy Foot Cowboys (self titled) 

Marmalade

Quaranteenager

Saved by Harpsichord 

Comical & Disturbing

A Harvest of Haggis

Putin Out!

A Harvest of Haggis is the only one I don't have on CD, I somehow have the digital copy though.

double post

I ripped Putin Out to mp3 for the car, where I unfortunately do most of my music listening. When I shelved the disc I counted 6 releases, in like 4-ish years.  Wow!

On 12/5/2022 at 11:01 PM, Entre_Perpetuo said:

Here's a song I recorded full production with a friend of mine here in DC. I think it's really good, do check it out!

 

https://jackdell.bandcamp.com/track/1499-massachusetts-avenue

 

 

Solid!  The recording is very well done, agree the vocals might be a touch too dry and dead center.  I can't help but wonder if a bit of acoustic rhythm would add some extra depth and energy to the mix.

I like the interesting changes and musical tidbits scattered throughout the song.  Keeps it fresh and quirky, but not gimmicky.

Not enough flange on the bass, I can hear the notes you're playing!  

Yeah that pedal nails the gritty Ged sound.

Mix is good, can hear everything real well and nothing pinned my ears back.  The drums are less 'clicky' but still very drum machine soundy.  Might not be avoidable with the process you use to program them, but improvement nonetheless.

Not sure about the song other than it's a thing.  Eager to hear some other tracks, you guys are usually good for some interesting lyrics and vocal compositions.

Soundgarden is the only one I'm 100% behind.  Good cases can be made for several others.

Soundgarden and Alice In Chains were the most grungy of the well known grunge bands.  I'd say Pearl Jam was more straight forward rock, and Nirvana alt/post-punk.  Past that none of the other grunge bands were as influential, well known enough, or lacked longevity to ever get in, so those are the likely 4 that will get in over time.  Chris Cornell had Audioslave and some solo success, died tragically, and was (as far as I know) viewed favorably by most in the music biz.  Matt Cameron also successfully carries on with Pearl Jam.  Their influence extends past the recordings.

New album is good, a few cringe worthy lyrics but overall digging it.  Haven't had time to listen to the surround mix yet.

1 hour ago, J2112YYZ said:

I have no clue. Not sure what other available drummers are out there who can get close to his playing style.

There's easily 200 session/studio/youtube players than can handle the Foo's material without breaking a sweat.  But can they do it will his energy, enthusiasm, and touch?  Probably not, but that's what makes musicians unique (ie - "them").  Knowing there will never be a full step-in replacement, whomever they choose will need to pass the Grohl sniff test and that should ensure the transition will be the best it could be.  The band has a lot of mouths to feed now, so I never doubted its return.  It's an enterprise now (Grohl's own words).  I'm glad they're continuing on, although they're trending away from what interested me in them.

10 hours ago, Presto-digitation said:

New album coming Friday. Three singles out now.  Touring Europe and North America. 

 

They're playing within driving distance, missed them last time and unsure about this time.  Eagerly await my preorder (think it's a deluxe $40 something or other set).  Thick as a Brick Tull surround re-release around the same time too.  And Hevy Devy in full rotation, need to find more time for music.