Evil Urges: Your Thoughts 1 Year Later...

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Angry Ewok

#20
Jun 17, 2009, 10:34 AM
Evil Urges is a good album but it doesn't feel like a single, long track the way Z did. It's more like a compilation of decent/good/great songs. I honestly couldn't tell the difference between the original tracklist and a shuffle. Not saying there's anything wrong with that... it just makes it harder for me to judge the work as a whole. It isn't one of their best, but nobody would take injury to that.

--- and that's 2 real 4 u.

pawpaw

#21
Jun 17, 2009, 11:24 AM
I haven't listened to it in quite a while (the two newest eps have been giving me my fix), though I just started it up in response to this thread. There's a lot to like about EU, and I appreciate the ideas and sounds, but it's my least favorite album of theirs. The big, booming songs do sound great when played live though.

I'm very curious to hear what the next step will be...
"I'm able to sing because I'm able to fly, son. You heard me right..."

BH

#22
Jun 17, 2009, 11:40 AM
I know I've said this before, but I recommend on the next blazing hot day, there will be many soon - except in California where it is always 75 and sunny  ;) - put in EU around twilight when the sun is starting to fall low in the sky, and preferably while you are driving around with no real place to go, roll the windows down (AC is for wussies) and turn it up to 11.  Bring a friend.
I'm digging, digging deep in myself, but who needs a shovel when you have a little boy like mine.

Penny Lane

#23
Jun 17, 2009, 11:41 AM
it's my least favorite MMJ album but contains 2 of my favorite songs (Touch me Pt 2 and Thank you--which btw only gets better w/time and will prove to be one of their most sophisticated 70s sounding soul songs :-))
but come on...there's nothing sexy about poop. Nothing.  -bbill

mymonkeyfriend

#24
Jun 17, 2009, 02:24 PM
i started listening to mmj when at dawn came out (not bragging), so i have enjoyed this constant evolution of the band. Each album seems to have elements of previous albums, just taken in different directions. When i heard the new EU songs in Houston last year, i couldnt get enough of it. EU does house the only MMJ song i dont like- two halves. this seems like a forced attempt at a pop song, and for the first time it sounds like MMJ forced a song out. I also think a few of the EU songs sound so much better live- i'm amazed, sec walkin and TMIGTS 2. they sound tame on the EP. at any rate, i want some new music and it looks like i am going to have to wait.

Jaimoe

#25
Jun 17, 2009, 02:48 PM
It sitting in year old dust. I've never gotten into it and I don't know if I ever will.

BH

#26
Jun 17, 2009, 03:30 PM
QuoteIt sitting in year old dust. I've never gotten into it and I don't know if I ever will.

That means you only listened to it for 7 days.  Not fair.
I'm digging, digging deep in myself, but who needs a shovel when you have a little boy like mine.

Sparkle

#27
Jun 17, 2009, 03:47 PM
I love EU, probably not as much as the others but I feel it is still an important part of their catalogue, it shows the band's versatility.

Smokin' and Touch Me 2 really stand out for me and there's nothing like listening to the title track to get you kick started in the morning - LOVE IT!

Jaimoe

#28
Jun 17, 2009, 03:51 PM
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QuoteIt sitting in year old dust. I've never gotten into it and I don't know if I ever will.

That means you only listened to it for 7 days.  Not fair.


I saw MMJ twice on their last tour and liked the EU songs better in concert, but the new material never really delivered the same level of  emotional intensity as their previous work.

BH

#29
Jun 17, 2009, 03:55 PM
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QuoteIt sitting in year old dust. I've never gotten into it and I don't know if I ever will.

That means you only listened to it for 7 days.  Not fair.


I saw MMJ twice on their last tour and liked the EU songs better in concert, but the new material never really delivered the same level of  emotional intensity as their previous work.

I would certainly agree that it is not as emotional as their other material.  That's a solid point.
I'm digging, digging deep in myself, but who needs a shovel when you have a little boy like mine.

Jbones72

#30
Jun 17, 2009, 04:03 PM
Loved it when I first heard it and love it now! 8-)

Jaimoe

#31
Jun 17, 2009, 04:54 PM
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QuoteIt sitting in year old dust. I've never gotten into it and I don't know if I ever will.

That means you only listened to it for 7 days.  Not fair.


I saw MMJ twice on their last tour and liked the EU songs better in concert, but the new material never really delivered the same level of  emotional intensity as their previous work.

I would certainly agree that it is not as emotional as their other material.  That's a solid point.


At the same time, I really admire that MMJ continue to experient and evolve. I just don't love this particular result. I clearly remember the focus and intensity of the audience lessen considerably when they played EU songs; although some of this had to do with poor song placement (e.g., five EU mid-tempo songs in a row). That being said, I'm more than excited about their future albums.

capt. scotty

#33
Jun 18, 2009, 12:27 AM
QuoteI know I've said this before, but I recommend on the next blazing hot day, there will be many soon - except in California where it is always 75 and sunny  ;) - put in EU around twilight when the sun is starting to fall low in the sky, and preferably while you are driving around with no real place to go, roll the windows down (AC is for wussies) and turn it up to 11.  Bring a friend.

Funny you bring this up because around a year ago when I was driving back to Iowa, I thought of this and did it with ISM and it was unbelievable. Started it maybe around 8:50-55 PM or so and it was completely dark by the time OBH was finishing up, so I had the 2nd, more contemplative, half of the album in the gathering darkness.

For me, no way EU could beat ISM for this "experience", but I could definitely see how it would great for this because you get the first 4 rockers as the sun is setting, then the mellow middle in the newfound darkness, and the great Smokin > Touch Me Twice to finish it off. I'll have to test out EU doing this this summer.

Great recommendation for those who have never tried this when on road trips or long drives though [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care. - Peter Gibbons

weeniebeenie

#34
Jun 18, 2009, 07:58 AM
I think every song on EU is so different and awesome in their own right and they are great live.

How loud can silence get?

searchinbig

#35
Jun 18, 2009, 09:40 AM
QuoteI think every song on EU is so different and awesome in their own right and they are great live.


Yup. And live is what it's all about!  ;)
"Somewhere out there is a land that's cool, where peace and balance are the rule."

kymomandstuff

#36
Jun 24, 2009, 07:56 PM
Fine wine
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.

TGMC421

#37
Jun 26, 2009, 07:40 PM
A year later and I'm wondering why the lyrics still aren't up on the website.  ;)

Jellyfish

#38
Jun 27, 2009, 12:19 AM
I still think it's their worst album,not that it's all bad but it doesn't reach the greatness of their 1st 3.

I think if they would have left off the title track and Highly Suspicious it would have much better.
The fact that my hearts beating
is all the proof you need

Bug

#39
Jun 27, 2009, 01:37 AM
QuoteI still think it's their worst album,not that it's all bad but it doesn't reach the greatness of their 1st 3.

I think if they would have left off the title track and Highly Suspicious it would have much better.

I digress. One year later I feel this album is right on. Especially with Highly Suspicious. Did not care for the song at first, but live hahaha love it. Shit. 2008 tour was where it needed to be until Jim got hurt. Damn!!!!! IT!!!! Life. Everyone needs time off. Undersand that. Selfish me, wishes it had never happened and everything was back where it needed to be. It was the start of something big. Not beginning but start.


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