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QUOTE (Tony R @ Jun 4 2012, 01:25 PM)
QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Jun 4 2012, 07:23 PM)
QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ Jun 4 2012, 01:07 PM)
Im REALLY loving the Anarchist, esp. The Middle Eastern flavors and Alex's Mid East solo....also the song has a fantastic groove and tightness with great chops.

yes i can taste the cumin, tumeric, and coriander in there. tongue.gif

Not the first time you've tasted the cumin I bet...

Yeah of course! I have cumin with every meal. Love indian; the best food.

 

 

 

 

 

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QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jun 4 2012, 12:30 PM)
QUOTE (snowdog2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:21 PM)
QUOTE (trenken @ Jun 4 2012, 11:56 AM)
QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 4 2012, 12:54 PM)
Clockwork Angels the song is extremely proggy yes?

Yes lots of parts. It struck me as a little messy. Maybe I need to digest it more.

That's definitely necessary.

 

I listened to the whole album straight through once and the title track made me go "WTF, there were a couple neat things but that was just a mess..." After finishing the album once I've gone back and just focused on that song and in the space of 6 listens I went from "Oh man, how disappointing.." to "Actually, I do like some of the parts but they're clumsily put together..." to "I really like the ascending chorus (I guess that's what it is) and the guitar solo has some specific note choices that are very Eric Johnson-like..." to "Wow, it was so chaotic before I didn't realize how great that clean arpeggiated guitar part is, I've wanted to hear more of that from Alex for ages, that's awesome..." to "Holy crap, that post solo bluesy/talky/WTF section is unbelievably neat, I was just lost before by the time I got to this point..." Now I'm just really digging it and I'm completely comfortable with all the changes and some of Geddy's vocals are just soaring and huge. And that post solo part is now just exciting beyond belief to me. I love it!

 

Spend some time absorbing it. smile.gif

Cool! cool.gif Does Clockwork Angels (the song) have some of the 12/8 groove and vibe of One Of These Days by Pink Floyd? It seemed to me that it might be headed in that direction from the first preview clip.

I am a guitarist but I'll have to break it down in a compositional sense later, I kind of just want to explore some more of the other ones now. Not trying to dodge your question, I just don't want to tell you something before I've really picked it apart. Maybe others can tell you. This song is cool as shit though and it's a perfect example of why I hate the attitude that "If music is good it shouldn't have to grow on you..." Bullshit, I didn't listen to it repeatedly to try to make myself like it, it just takes time to really appreciate and absorb some things and the payoff is usually greater because of it.

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Found nothing I didn't absolutely like, only had one pass on it, and it was through my iPod while at the gym...Very cool album!

 

The title track is my early favorite, although Carnies and BU2B2 are very cool! (and the last track is very ethereal)

 

I'm probably going to wait until I get my copy and crank it through my speakers before I give it a good critical listen...I'm not sure I like it more than S&A, but one pass through crappy iPod headphones isn't a good listen.

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QUOTE (Xanaseb @ Jun 4 2012, 01:39 PM)
QUOTE (Tony R @ Jun 4 2012, 01:25 PM)
QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Jun 4 2012, 07:23 PM)
QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ Jun 4 2012, 01:07 PM)
Im REALLY loving the Anarchist, esp. The Middle Eastern flavors and Alex's Mid East solo....also the song has a fantastic groove and tightness with great chops.

yes i can taste the cumin, tumeric, and coriander in there. tongue.gif

Not the first time you've tasted the cumin I bet...

Yeah of course! I have cumin with every meal. Love indian; the best food.

 

 

 

 

 

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Me too

 

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QUOTE (Snaked @ Jun 4 2012, 12:41 PM)
I think I really like the new mix of Caravan, especially the repeated chorus ending at the end of the song.

I loved them before but both are improved in some subtle and some obvious ways. Great job doing just enough to make them consistent with the album and freshen them up a bit.

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 07:43 PM)
QUOTE (Tony R @ Jun 4 2012, 02:37 PM)
Working Man
In The End
Something For Nothing
Cygnus X-1
LVS
Natural Science
Available Light
The Garden


The only album closers I like

No "Between The Wheels"?

Nope. Never liked it.

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:45 AM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:42 PM)
Where did you guys find it?

I'm sure you can find it on your own. Don't look for any help here. We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

 

http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74499

Dude you're going to have a busy day.

 

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QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Jun 4 2012, 02:46 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:45 AM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:42 PM)
Where did you guys find it?

I'm sure you can find it on your own. Don't look for any help here. We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

 

http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74499

Dude you're going to have a busy day.

 

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Yeah, no shit! Glad I have the day off from work. laugh.gif

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:45 PM)
[ We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

I'm impressed with how you monitor this 1001001...you are on top of it! Myself I'm not seeking any leaks. when my fan pack comes I will marinate and roast like a king!

 

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f**k leaks!!!! I won't even think about listening till I buy the album Tuesday. atickhum.gif
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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:43 PM)
QUOTE (Tony R @ Jun 4 2012, 02:37 PM)
Working Man
In The End
Something For Nothing
Cygnus X-1
LVS
Natural Science
Available Light
The Garden


The only album closers I like

No "Between The Wheels"?

Yeah really, that's a big one!

 

Also Countdown and...

 

 

 

EVERYDAAAAAY GLORRRRRRYYYEEEEEeeeeeee!!!!!

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:47 PM)
QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Jun 4 2012, 02:46 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:45 AM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:42 PM)
Where did you guys find it?

I'm sure you can find it on your own. Don't look for any help here. We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

 

http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74499

Dude you're going to have a busy day.

 

laugh.gif

 

trink39.gif

Yeah, no shit! Glad I have the day off from work. laugh.gif

Nvrmind found it! Haha trink38.gif

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QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:51 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:47 PM)
QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Jun 4 2012, 02:46 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:45 AM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:42 PM)
Where did you guys find it?

I'm sure you can find it on your own. Don't look for any help here. We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

 

http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74499

Dude you're going to have a busy day.

 

laugh.gif

 

trink39.gif

Yeah, no shit! Glad I have the day off from work. laugh.gif

Nvrmind found it! Haha trink38.gif

I'll alert the media. wink.gif

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:53 PM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:51 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:47 PM)
QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Jun 4 2012, 02:46 PM)
QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:45 AM)
QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jun 4 2012, 02:42 PM)
Where did you guys find it?

I'm sure you can find it on your own. Don't look for any help here. We're not allowed to point you in that direction.

 

http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74499

Dude you're going to have a busy day.

 

laugh.gif

 

trink39.gif

Yeah, no shit! Glad I have the day off from work. laugh.gif

Nvrmind found it! Haha trink38.gif

I'll alert the media. wink.gif

Busted.... biggrin.gif

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After a few listens, The Anarchist is still my favorite. Wow, is it f***ing good.

 

I like every song and that's something I haven't really been able to say since GUP. Well, BU2B2 seems a little pointless, but it's short and I don't hate it. The Garden really is something special.

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QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 4 2012, 01:54 PM)
QUOTE (Tick @ Jun 4 2012, 02:48 PM)
f**k leaks!!!! I won't even think about listening till I buy the album Tuesday. atickhum.gif

Leeks yes.gif

 

Leaks no.gif

Wish Alex's brief solo at end of Wreckers was longer ala Presto....fades too quick and sounds incredible.

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