Tony R Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, Tony R said: Yeah mine arrives tomorrow but I’m off on holiday before it will get posted. Downloaded hi - res version. It’s going to sound fantastic in surround but it’ll be nearly two weeks before I can get back and listen to it on my system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 i have the leak. listening in a bit. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I don’t know if he realises (or cares) but there’s quite a lot of almost note for note excerpts from all his solo albums and some from In Absentia and CC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tony R said: I don’t know if he realises (or cares) but there’s quite a lot of almost note for note excerpts from all his solo albums and some from In Absentia and CC. this is good news for me Tony. i don't care if he tries new something or not i just want something to enjoy. and i did not like the future Bites. so again i'm ok with what you described. now i'm kinda excited. Mick Edited September 28, 2023 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, bluefox4000 said: this is good news for me Tony. i don't care if he tries something or not i just want something to enjoy. and i did not like the future Bites. so again i'm ok with what you described. now i'm kinda excited. Mick It’s almost like he wanted to fix The Future Bites. Still a lot of electronica but used far more cinematically in fact it’s obvious he’s pushing for a soundtrack opportunity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Okay, just finished. A solid 8/10. I might even go higher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 not finished yet........BUT i hear electric guitar......YES he backpeddle already, lol happy guy here. Mick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I hope to get a listen tomorrow. Expecting great things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Oh yea this already leaguges better than TFB. maybe i'm hyping but no i hated TFB right off and it never got better, lol. it uses elements of TFB but is actually more in line with Hand cannot Erase and PT to my ears. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I'll get my copy after I see what Zepphead thinks. I don't care what he thinks though, I'll get it anyway. I'll just get it after! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 So i finished it. and i really enjoyed it. it still very electronic but here it's used for texture and atmosphere instead of half assed pop tunes, lol. it is much more PT adjacent.....as well as Hand cannot erase. i hate to say but feels a bit like he saw some backlash and added back in PT elements, lol not complaining though I love how he uses guitar again. there's no blistering solo but Acoustic and electric is all over this record. As is some gorgeous piano playing. and When the electronics DO show up it feels purposeful here......as opposed to gimmick-y on TFB. on first listen i go 8/10 with a lot of room to grow Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 hours ago, Tony R said: Okay, just finished. A solid 8/10. I might even go higher. Tony, have you got the perfect life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 4 hours ago, treeduck said: Tony, have you got the perfect life? Certainly have. On my way to Tenerife at 9am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Based on what I heard about the back half of the album, I didn't fully expect to like it. I was very pleasantly surprised. First impression is certainly a strong one. I'm going to need to play this a few more times to digest it. It sounds like he's jammed elements across his career into one massive album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said: Based on what I heard about the back half of the album, I didn't fully expect to like it. I was very pleasantly surprised. First impression is certainly a strong one. I'm going to need to play this a few more times to digest it. It sounds like he's jammed elements across his career into one massive album. i didn't like the back half as much as the first. but this morning it's all clicking. Beautiful Scarecrow Time is running Out(fukkin' fantastic) and the final 2 songs Actual Brutal Facts and Staircase....2 great songs with dirty grooves. This really is a complete album in every sense. Mick Edited September 29, 2023 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, bluefox4000 said: i didn't like the back half as much as the first. but this morning it's all clicking. Beautiful Scarecrow Time is running Out(fukkin' fantastic) and the final 2 songs Actual Brutal Facts and Staircase....2 great songs with dirty grooves. This really is a complete album in every sense. Mick His rapping on Actual Brutal Facts is the first time I've heard bars on a prog album since Roll The Bones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Wait, I'm wrong. Witness by VOLA had a song with a rapper on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said: His rapping on Actual Brutal Facts is the first time I've heard bars on a prog album since Roll The Bones Me and my wife literally just said that it reminded us of Roll The Bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, Union 5-3992 said: Wait, I'm wrong. Witness by VOLA had a song with a rapper on it. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tony R said: Me and my wife literally just said that it reminded us of Roll The Bones. I thought it worked better than RTB (which has its own sort of charm now). It sounded like he was trying to emulate Massive Attack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I like it a lot. It works. Had my head blown off by a Steven Wilson show five years ago and I'm always wishing for him to come back west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 First impression is favorable. It takes me a while to digest new music. The fact it didn't repulse me like tFB did from the first full time through the album is already a sign this one is a keeper. My Bluray is in the mailbox apparently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/28/2023 at 7:19 PM, bluefox4000 said: Oh yea this already leaguges better than TFB. maybe i'm hyping but no i hated TFB right off and it never got better, lol. it uses elements of TFB but is actually more in line with Hand cannot Erase and PT to my ears. Mick Is TFB not heavy metal enough for you, or does it just expose your terrible dancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 For you The Future Bites Biters: it IS the weakest SW album, but do I hate it? No. I'm not going to say it's a classic, I'm not even going to say it's good but to me it's not bad and there's some good stuff on there, and a few good songs. It's 6 out of 10 level to my ears. An alright album but yes the worst of the Wilsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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