I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
Nice try. We all know the album doesn't come out until May 31st.
No Trace I have heard the entire lot of it and hope it will start to grow on me.
What album?
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:41 AM
No Trace I have heard the entire lot of it and hope it will start to grow on me.
Grow on you? ;D
How would you get "music" to grow on you?
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Steve, are you tight with the band or something? Can you get me a golden ticket. Thanx
A terminology used for when you play music over and over again and after a initial disapointment the record gets better and better.
Love the green hair.
Nice first post. Welcome to the forum. :-\
Love to see the band at Red Rocks or at Manchester but sitting here with everthing crossed that they are gonna come to Manchester England this summer.
It is quite surprising how such an amazing band are still relatively unknown over here. Actually a trvisty.
That was meant to say a travisty.
:-\
I thought it was great. Circuital is the best song they've put out since Z. After watching them perform it on Storytellers, gave me much more appreciation for the song. The only song on the album I don't really care for, aside from "You Wanna Freak Out" (still no full version), is "Outta My System." Sounds like a MoF song... Anyways, yea I think your analysis sucks but opinions are like...
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
this is a great first post---and i agree
but if anyone can make these songs come alive....LIVE...it's them...
Quote from: Penny Lane on May 04, 2011, 01:05 PM
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
this is a great first post---and i agree
but if anyone can make these songs come alive....LIVE...it's them...
...your comments sound just like comments of EU when it first came out...but now we all know those tracks came alive. I love MMJ for their live music not their studio releases; with that said...this new album fucking rocks....
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
I haven't even listened to the album and I couldn't agree more. ;D
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
:thumbsup:
Quote from: Bigsky on May 04, 2011, 03:14 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
:thumbsup:
I don't see what the big deal is here. It's not like he's trolling. This board is filled with die hards and at times I've refrained from expressing an honest opinion just to keep the waves calm. It's nice to have a counterpoint to the redundancy of so many of the album reviews.
Quote from: Ruckus on May 04, 2011, 03:07 PM
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
I haven't even listened to the album and I couldn't agree more. ;D
Ruckus For President!!
Wow. I really can't understand all of the negativity around this album. I am no fanboy by any means, but I think this album is stellar. Hell one of the tracks is pretty much missing. If I were to rate this album I would give it a solid 8.5 with room to grow depending on how "You Wanna Freak Out" turns out. Of course it is different than previous material, just like each of their releases have been. People complain about the lack of a huge guitar song (I think Circuital is), but if you look through their catalog, It Still Moves is really the only album that is full of those long jammy guitar freakouts. I love that album, but I find it overstuffed, with really only one song under the 5 minute mark. Circuital is more focused and I thinkall of the songs and songwriting are exceptional. It stayed interesting and engaging throughout the entire album, and rewards repeated listens.
My ratings of their studio release:
The Tennessee Fire - 7.5
At Dawn - 8.0
It Still Moves - 9.0
Z - 9.5
Evil Urges - 7.0
Circuital - 8.5
On a side note, I let my brother listen to it and he doesn't really listen to rock, and said he thought it was great (it surprised me, he likes rap). Well except for Slow Slow Tune, which he really didn't like Jim's voice.
Also, I was just curious what the responses around here were like when everyone first heard Z?
Quote from: Ruckus on May 04, 2011, 03:20 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on May 04, 2011, 03:14 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
:thumbsup:
I don't see what the big deal is here. It's not like he's trolling. This board is filled with die hards and at times I've refrained from expressing an honest opinion just to keep the waves calm. It's nice to have a counterpoint to the redundancy of so many of the album reviews.
I never said it was a big deal. I am just always skeptical when someone's first post is negative.
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
If some stranger walked into your house and the first thing they said was your home smells...what would your reaction be?
Just got done listening to it.
The Good:
Victory Dance
Circuital
The Day is Coming
Outta My System
You Wanna Freak Out
So sick of Wonderful, Holdin On To Black Metal just does not fit on this album. And Slow Slow Tune and Movin Away should just move away from this album. I love all that my morning jacket has done in the past, but these 2 songs are un-listenable.
Circuital - 5/10
Quote from: steve_h on May 04, 2011, 11:35 AM
I have and without giving too much away to anyone who hasnt please please please do not get too excited.
I rate this band probably higher than any band I have ever seen or heard but this recent offering is many a mile away from a promised return to what the band are known for and I would go as far as say this album drifts further away from what we know them for.
Apart from the first couple of tracks and another couple of half decent ballads this is not a very memorable effort whatsoever after all the anticipation.
Gone is the haunting melodic vocal effect, gone is the roots/folk/country rock sound and even the jam rock guitar solos are kept down to a minimum.
I would struggle to place any track on a best of album and dont think many of the tracks would make much of an impact live if it wasnt for the brilliance of what MMJ are live.
In comparison to previous albums this one must rate very low. I can not pin down what has happened here. Is this just the band trying to pin down record sales in middle America and the UK? or just another change in style/ to a middle of the road pop/rock band.
It certainly is not a back to the roots album.
Perfectly put...and not what I was hoping I would be saying after 3 listens. This so far is their weakest album, and that should not be the case for a band so talented and in such a position to really break through.
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
Can't I just ask Steve a question? He's a big boy. I think he can handle it.
Quote from: Bigsky on May 04, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
If some stranger walked into your house and the first thing they said was your home smells...what would your reaction be?
I didn't realize that a public web forum was somebody's "house."
Dude's comment wasn't that negative, it was an honest critique. He's obviously a fan. Why are folks so sensitive? You'd think they wrote the songs themselves.
I personally only post on web forums when I feel I have a genuine question, concern, or contribution to make. Of course that's all subjective, but I don't fret over whether or not my comment is positive or negative. As long as someone isn't being a straight up ass-hole, what difference does it make?
Quote from: Bigsky on May 04, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
If some stranger walked into your house and the first thing they said was your home smells...what would your reaction be?
the point of a message board is to talk about music....sometimes it is not going to be a lovefest. I like boards where there are people expressing their actual opinions..and not just saying nice things so everyone likes them...as long it is not in a ridicuolously offensive way I see nothing wrong with that.
Quote from: bold992006 on May 04, 2011, 04:01 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on May 04, 2011, 03:49 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 02:23 PM
Just curious Steve, why have you never felt compelled to post in the forum before today? Serious question. I'm trying to get into the mind of someone who only feels compelled to speak out when they have something negative to say.
Is there a rule like where you must say 5 nice things first before you say anything mean?
I sometimes wonder why people feel compelled to post thousands and thousands of times on a web forum. What gives?
I agree with a lot of what Steve says but I'm hoping and guessing that it will "grow on me" as well. Circuital (the song) may become a "best of" with time... but hell, what do I know?
If some stranger walked into your house and the first thing they said was your home smells...what would your reaction be?
the point of a message board is to talk about music....sometimes it is not going to be a lovefest. I like boards where there are people expressing their actual opinions..and not just saying nice things so everyone likes them...as long it is not in a ridicuolously offensive way I see nothing wrong with that.
EXACTLY! If you want to see what happens when a fan base becomes a bunch of sycophants, go over to Ryan Adams' forum...fancy tap dancing Jesus, that crew is beyond hope!
Am I the only one who thinks it strange that the negative posts always seem to deserve their own thread? Like they are somehow more important than the other 87 opinions that all managed to find their way into the same forum discussion. Again, I don't know how to make it any more clear that I could care less if someone doesn't like the album.
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
whoa deep man
This is my first post as well, and I wouldn't necessarily say that my initial reaction is a positive one either.
As of now, this is probably my least favorite MMJ album. I'm not sure I can qualify it as their "worst" album, objectively speaking, but it probably sits at my least favorite. But I think the reason for that is it is the first MMJ album I have had any sort of expectations for whatsoever.
I didn't become a fan until shortly after Evil Urges was released, but I wouldn't say that album was my first exposure to them. I was just told about them by a friend, played a few songs, and being a completist, I bought everything all at once. As such, I have never had the experience of anticipating what MMJ songs are going to be like before. I have just consumed them as what they were.
In the time leading up to this album release, I have certainly had an opinion and expectations. And when you have expectations, you are going to find yourself more disappointed than when you don't as a general rule. I know I represent a unique portion of the fanbase in that this is the first new album I've been around for, but it certainly hasn't lived up to my expectations (expectations which for the most part were set by hearing the song Circuital, which I loved.) I think it will grow on me, but aside from Victory March and Circuital, I have been somewhat underwhelmed.
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:24 PM
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
I like your style, man.
Gotta defend Steve here. He's clearly a big enough fan to be compelled enough to register on a forum. Everyone should be able to express themselves, whether it's a first post or 5000th post (for postaholics like me).
my main beef is the lack of strong guitar jams...
Quote from: el_chode on May 04, 2011, 04:27 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:24 PM
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
I like your style, man.
Just from lurking for a week or so, I find yours unoriginal and boring. There are 15 of you on every message board on the internet.
from what people have heard, has there been any pedal steel on circuital?
Quote from: Penny Lane on May 04, 2011, 04:27 PM
Gotta defend Steve here. He's clearly a big enough fan to be compelled enough to register on a forum. Everyone should be able to express themselves, whether it's a first post or 5000th post (for postaholics like me).
I would agree if you just changed your statement to read "second post or 5000th post."
If a person was never moved enough in the past to even post one time, why would they do it now? Just confusing to me is all.
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:32 PM
Quote from: el_chode on May 04, 2011, 04:27 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:24 PM
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
I like your style, man.
Just from lurking for a week or so, I find yours unoriginal and boring. There are 15 of you on every message board on the internet.
HEYYOOO
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:24 PM
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
what should be people base their expectations on (if not previous albums)..?
music is subjective...should it be more complicated?
Quote from: Tennessee Jed on May 04, 2011, 04:30 PM
my main beef is the lack of strong guitar jams...
Mine, too, but it's still a very solid album. Nothing like ISM or Z or EU or whatever, but it's still excellent.
Quote from: BH on May 04, 2011, 04:35 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on May 04, 2011, 04:27 PM
Gotta defend Steve here. He's clearly a big enough fan to be compelled enough to register on a forum. Everyone should be able to express themselves, whether it's a first post or 5000th post (for postaholics like me).
I would agree if you just changed your statement to read "second post or 5000th post."
If a person was never moved enough in the past to even post one time, why would they do it now? Just confusing to me is all.
I agree with you.
Quote from: Penny Lane
what should be people base their expectations on (if not previous albums)..?
music is subjective...should it be more complicated?
Why do people think the next album is going to sound like a previous one? That's what I'm not understanding...
Quote from: My Monkey Friend on May 04, 2011, 04:34 PM
from what people have heard, has there been any pedal steel on circuital?
Yes, there is, but not really prominent...nothing as beautiful as "Golden", which admittedly is hard to beat.
I think i'll eventually come around to this, but it will never replace my faves ISM/Z. I guess I just keep waiting for them to put together their magnum opus, and this is the 2nd album in a row to fall way short of that.
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:41 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane
what should be people base their expectations on (if not previous albums)..?
music is subjective...should it be more complicated?
Why do people think the next album is going to sound like a previous one? That's what I'm not understanding...
Why is that so hard to understand? That is typically the case 95% of the time!
Yes, there is, but not really prominent...nothing as beautiful as "Golden", which admittedly is hard to beat.
i loved how they used in on EU and Z, so hopefully its like that. sounds like this is going to be a good album to kick off summer to.
Quote from: Tennessee Jed on May 04, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:41 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane
what should be people base their expectations on (if not previous albums)..?
music is subjective...should it be more complicated?
Why do people think the next album is going to sound like a previous one? That's what I'm not understanding...
Why is that so hard to understand? That is typically the case 95% of the time!
i think it's human nature...you don't fall in love with an album or 3 or 4 albums and think 'gee, i can't wait till they try something completely different than this' (i'm not saying artists and bands can't grow and change and try new things--) i just don't understand your statement about having irrational expectations..
My personal opinion which I stated when EU leaked, I will try to be nicer this time ;).
I think it's disingenuous to the band ( that your a HUGE fan of ) to give a negative view of it before the the official release. We don't want to discourage people from BUYING it do we ?
Steve H. Welcome to the board. I hope you enjoy it more after you buy it. It may grow on you.
I think it's disingenuous to the band ( that your a HUGE fan of ) to give a negative view of it before the the official release. We don't want to discourage people from BUYING it do we ?
that pretty much sums up my confusion from a previous post i made.
Quote from: el_chode on May 04, 2011, 04:27 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 04:24 PM
I think the critique would be more helpful if it was based on more than, "It doesn't sound exactly like [Insert Album Here]" After the initial reaction to Evil Urges, and now Circuital it seems a lot of people fell in love with an album (AD or ISM) instead of the band. You guys are going to continue to be disappointed if you are expecting MMJ to make an album identical to a previous one. It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. Period.
Next time an album is released try to let go of your irrational expectations before listening.
I like your style, man.
If I may diasagree respectfully, I find it patronizing to be told by someone how to listen to an album. You can tell me to throw away expectations and to appreciate creativity and experimentation but in the end, I'm Amazed or Two Halves will always come across as terrible soft rock, pop songs playable next to Michael Bolton and Bryan Adams. That won't change. Without context, there is no baseline. What is then the point of a message board. Uncontrolled adulation in a vacuum?
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I'm Amazed or Two Halves will always come across as terrible soft rock, pop songs playable next to Michael Bolton and Bryan Adams. That won't change.
I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with, you didn't address anything I said. I never said people aren't allowed to criticize Evil Urges did I?
I'm with BH and Tater on this one. :thumbsup:
My stance is you open your Christmas presents on Christmas morning and you don't whine about getting the wrong color Power Ranger if you open your presents on December 3rd....or say this Christmas isn't as good as last Christmas, with the wrong color Power Ranger on December 3rd. Weak.
Go to a band's web site after obtaining their music without their consent or permission then bash it! How cool is that? :-\ oh, but I'm a fan.... whatever.
makes me just want to bite my pillow
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 04, 2011, 05:18 PM
I'm with BH and Tater on this one. :thumbsup:
My stance is you open your Christmas presents on Christmas morning and you don't whine about getting the wrong color Power Ranger if you open your presents on December 3rd....or say this Christmas isn't as good as last Christmas, with the wrong color Power Ranger on December 3rd. Weak.
Go to a band's web site after obtaining their music without their consent or permission then bash it! How cool is that? :-\ oh, but I'm a fan.... whatever.
makes me just want to bite my pillow
seriously
Go to a band's web site after obtaining their music without their consent or permission then bash it! How cool is that? oh, but I'm a fan.... whatever.
that is what (falsely) made me think it was ok to ask for a link to the leak on the band's website. but i got a little slap, and was a little confused as to why no one else did for reasons stated above.
As a rule of thumb, I don't like to critique music after only a listen or two but only after Im familiar with it a bit.
There are tons of bands and albums that didn't grab me on the first listen but later came to love! Z for sure was one of them, it took a while to sink into my soul. If I love it the first time I hear it, you can bet I'll be sick of it just as fast!
Quote from: CTdeadhead on May 04, 2011, 05:42 PM
As a rule of thumb, I don't like to critique music after only a listen or two but only after Im familiar with it a bit.
There are tons of bands and albums that didn't grab me on the first listen but later came to love! Z for sure was one of them, it took a while to sink into my soul. If I love it the first time I hear it, you can bet I'll be sick of it just as fast!
thats what im sayin! its been two days!
Tater's point is well taken. :)
See y'all in the Dark Side thread on June 1st ;)
Quote from: Ruckus on May 04, 2011, 05:48 PM
Tater's point is well taken. :)
See y'all in the Dark Side thread on June 1st ;)
May the force be with you :)
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Quote from: BigHerm on May 04, 2011, 05:13 PM
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I'm Amazed or Two Halves will always come across as terrible soft rock, pop songs playable next to Michael Bolton and Bryan Adams. That won't change.
I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with, you didn't address anything I said. I never said people aren't allowed to criticize Evil Urges did I?
I don't want to beef about this but I couldn't have been more clear in my previous post, not the section you quoted. No one needs to be told how to appreciate an album.
If a>b and b>c then pop goes the wiesel and the wiesel goes pop!
I really agree with the OP here. My review is here... http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=14370.0 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=14370.0)
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 04, 2011, 05:18 PM
I'm with BH and Tater on this one. :thumbsup:
My stance is you open your Christmas presents on Christmas morning and you don't whine about getting the wrong color Power Ranger if you open your presents on December 3rd....or say this Christmas isn't as good as last Christmas, with the wrong color Power Ranger on December 3rd. Weak.
Go to a band's web site after obtaining their music without their consent or permission then bash it! How cool is that? :-\ oh, but I'm a fan.... whatever.
makes me just want to bite my pillow
Not really buying this analogy... but to each their own.
Let's not be so moralistic about this here folks... if the band (or label) is so concerned about an album leaking, they wouldn't issue advanced copies to music industry folks in the first place. They would behave more like, say, Radiohead, who keeps it 100% under wraps until the day they release it to everyone.
Most people here are probably buying/have bought the album anyway. I know I am... not to mention the thousands of dollars I've already spent on this bands albums, concerts, and merchandise... So I don't see how, in this context, that these sort of criticisms represent an undercutting of the band.
That being said, I'm sure they don't want it to leak any earlier than necessary, and I'm sure they hope that a leak (or pirated music in general) doesn't affect record sales too drastically. But an album leaking and its fans dissecting it, praising, and criticizing it, on the band's forums, on other websites, and by word of mouth, is, for better or worse, par for the course.
I'm sure the band has enough confidence in their artistry to not give two shits about what someone says on their website forum about their new, as of yet unreleased, album. I'd think they'd lose more sleep over a Rolling Stone review.
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I'm Amazed or Two Halves will always come across as terrible soft rock, pop songs playable next to Michael Bolton and Bryan Adams. That won't change.
I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with, you didn't address anything I said. I never said people aren't allowed to criticize Evil Urges did I?
I don't want to beef about this but I couldn't have been more clear in my previous post, not the section you quoted.
Dude, I never said people couldn't criticize an album, or compare albums. All I said was, at this stage in the game, if you are expecting a new release to sound like an old one you are being irrational, and likely setting yourself up for disappointment.
QuoteI'm sure the band has enough confidence in their artistry to not give two shits about what someone says on their website forum about their new, as of yet unreleased, album. I'd think they'd lose more sleep over a Rolling Stone review.
that may be true, and I think it more than likely is (thank goodness ;)). From interviews I've read, the crowd's reaction in a live setting and the vibe they get from their audience matters most to these fine fellows. The best we can do is show up with no expectations to the upcoming shows and rock our faces off, forget about opinions, and just get into that universal groove.
My only two cents I want to add is that no one has mentioned the stage in life that these guys are in. Carl and Patrick are family men, and Jim, Tommy, and Bo are approaching their forties. Without implying that they are "aging" by any means, I personally think their music is rather beautifully maturing with them.
They offered us a glimpse into their current mental and emotional state, and it may not be a full on rocking rape and pillage piss on the ashes kind of "quick get a bucket I don't want my face to ruin the new carpet" kind of album- it is what it is what they are......man.
dig it....or not. It's like this, you see- their music has circled back to their organic beginnings, but now it seems to express their newest visions of matured beauty. Like some idiot once said:
"The affairs of music ought, somehow, to terminate in a love of the beautiful" - Plato
that's all it is and all it ever will be...(sry for carrying myself away ::))
Radiohead can keep it under wraps because Radiohead has twice the career length and repertoire that MMJ has.
Like them as much as you want, but they're quite far from having the security or popularity to do what Radiohead does.
They need to send advance copies if they're going to get sales on the drop date from more than just rabid fans. They need write ups and reviews to build the hype to sell tickets before the album drops and to say "if you don't want leaks then don't push an album" is about as good an argument as "if you don't want people to steal music, then don't make music"
Personally, everything the band was saying about the album, the hype, and the amazing-ness of the song Circuital, left me feeling a little underwhelmed after I listened to the rest of the album... at least after 4 or 5 listens. But I know it will grow on me more, and I also know (or at least suspect) this album won't be as highly regarded by the majority of fans or critics as pre-EU albums.
But whatever, it's new MMJ music, I fuckin' love this band, they're the artists, not us, and I'm grateful for what it is and for three shows this summer!
Quote from: el_chode on May 04, 2011, 06:51 PM
Radiohead can keep it under wraps because Radiohead has twice the career length and repertoire that MMJ has.
Like them as much as you want, but they're quite far from having the security or popularity to do what Radiohead does.
They need to send advance copies if they're going to get sales on the drop date from more than just rabid fans. They need write ups and reviews to build the hype to sell tickets before the album drops and to say "if you don't want leaks then don't push an album" is about as good an argument as "if you don't want people to steal music, then don't make music"
Fair enough, but none of it changes the fact that this is what happens... all I was saying is that the band probably expects it and they're probably not as big of cry-babies about it as people on this board seem to be about it happening.
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 06:56 PM
Quote from: el_chode on May 04, 2011, 06:51 PM
Radiohead can keep it under wraps because Radiohead has twice the career length and repertoire that MMJ has.
Like them as much as you want, but they're quite far from having the security or popularity to do what Radiohead does.
They need to send advance copies if they're going to get sales on the drop date from more than just rabid fans. They need write ups and reviews to build the hype to sell tickets before the album drops and to say "if you don't want leaks then don't push an album" is about as good an argument as "if you don't want people to steal music, then don't make music"
Fair enough, but none of it changes the fact that this is what happens... all I was saying is that the band probably expects it and they're probably not as big of cry-babies about it as people on this board seem to be about it happening.
I definitely agree. I mean if anything, they know that the majority of people here have either already paid a generous sum for some nice goodies, or will be paying the same come May 31.
Can anyone form a real opinion on a Radiohead release in 2 days? I couldnt that's for sure, it takes me listening for weeks, months, hell even years on Kid A for me.
Leaks are like modern radio play I think, appeal to the masses as soon as possible for the upcoming release date. Leaks create hype which creates sales. Its a business decision these days, not always piracy.
Quote from: CTdeadhead on May 04, 2011, 07:17 PM
Can anyone form a real opinion on a Radiohead release in 2 days? I couldnt that's for sure, it takes me listening for weeks, months, hell even years on Kid A for me.
Leaks are like modern radio play I think, appeal to the masses as soon as possible for the upcoming release date. Leaks create hype which creates sales. Its a business decision these days, not always piracy.
i agree 100% here.... never really understood the way i felt about them until just reading this.. what's crackin me up are all the "virgins" who question their virginity because of listening to the singles..
1. I agree with CT and DG, I've listened a solid 10 times and still everytime I listen I notice something new in almost every song. These reviews are premature, imo.
2. This is a discouraging time on the board. I've been waiting for onslaught of anger and sadness to hit (a la EU leak times) and I think it's here. It sucks that everything I read is someone else bitching about a record they've listened to five times, and not even in its entirety. I wonder how many people will say the record is great if there ends up being a 60 second+ guitar solo in you wanna freak out.
Quote from: darkglow on May 04, 2011, 07:21 PM
what's crackin me up are all the "virgins" who question their virginity because of listening to the singles..
I'll take this one on....it's more about the process and ritual of owning the album with the artwork and all its sonic quality, it's not a choice backed by any kind of holier than thou attitude. Leaks are obviously gonna happen we have just decided to wait for the real thing :-*...Most of us "virgins" have felt up or have gone down on the officially released singles just not gone all the way with the leak.
Bite my pillow! ;D
Despite my initial mixed feelings about the new album, long term, I'd rather feel this way now than to already think every song is great. Anytime an album sounds totally palatable on the first few listens, at least in my experience, it ends up being unimpressive in the long term.
There was a similar thread on viachicago recently in response to Jeff Tweedy's comments about the new albums never living up to seasoned fans' expectations or likings. To sum it up, it's very difficult for a new album to ever really satisfy old fans because they have too much nostalgia and other strong, positive associations with the "sound" of the older albums.
I think if a new album from a veteran band brings a couple of songs that end up in a personal "repertoire" of a fan's favorite songs, and/or a couple songs that end up in the bands regular live repertoire, then that is a great thing.
For myself, on EU, that was the Touch Me's, and Smokin. From Circuital, probably Circuital, The Day Is Coming, maybe You Wanna Freak Out.
This is my first post on the forum. I also became a fan right after Evil Urges, and sort of dove right in to all of the material (I was always a huge Wilco fan and then got turned on to MMJ after seeing them live) I have been dying for this album for the longest time, and closely following it. It was really encouraging to hear about MMJ using a really "live sound" and returning to their roots. However, this album does not seem to deliver on those claims imo. I have only listened to it about five times, but I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed.
I really love Victory Dance, and the transition into Circuital. Also, The day is coming is a cool track. I've always loved Black Metal, and it actually benefits from listening to it in the record. However, I can't help but feel like the other songs are mid tempo "fillers" that aren't too memorable (lacking cool guitar work, unrestrained vocals etc). I really want to love this record, but I just feel a little disappointed.
That said, we haven't heard all of You Wanna Freak Out, and one thing about records that I have learned is that the direction of one song can really change the perception of the record. Personally, about 5 more minutes (perhaps a rocking guitar jam) would be awesome. In addition, I am excited to see the songs live, because that always gets me more pumped about them.
My guess is that the one incomplete track is put there intentionally by the "Leakers". That way we all drool like Pavlovian dogs so when it comes out we've been conditioned. The split track is there so those people who love the leak will want the complete release.
But than again, I am a pathological completist so maybe that's why I think this?
Quote from: mahgeetah on May 04, 2011, 08:22 PM
Despite my initial mixed feelings about the new album, long term, I'd rather feel this way now than to already think every song is great. Anytime an album sounds totally palatable on the first few listens, at least in my experience, it ends up being unimpressive in the long term.
There was a similar thread on viachicago recently in response to Jeff Tweedy's comments about the new albums never living up to seasoned fans' expectations or likings. To sum it up, it's very difficult for a new album to ever really satisfy old fans because they have too much nostalgia and other strong, positive associations with the "sound" of the older albums.
I think if a new album from a veteran band brings a couple of songs that end up in a personal "repertoire" of a fan's favorite songs, and/or a couple songs that end up in the bands regular live repertoire, then that is a great thing.
For myself, on EU, that was the Touch Me's, and Smokin. From Circuital, probably Circuital, The Day Is Coming, maybe You Wanna Freak Out.
I've never really thought about this, but it does seem true. I don't think I'll ever be 100% satisfied with a record, because none of them will ever be It Still Moves. EU wasn't a masterpiece like Z, but it does leave us with a few great songs, and few good songs. It would be dumb for a band to remake the same album, and I will be agree with the masses and applaud MMJ for making so many different sounding records. when it comes down to it, this is my favorite record released by any band since MoF or Backspacer, so I can't really complain. and on May 31st at the palace we will see the albums true potential. Some one (either sticky or chode) said that it seems like jacket will continue in a phish-like process, writing simplistic songs on record and save the real treat for their brain explosion of a live concert. I'm stoked on this band as much as I ever have been, and can't wait for the 5 shows I'm seeing this summer.
Quote from: CTdeadhead on May 04, 2011, 08:34 PM
My guess is that the one incomplete track is put there intentionally by the "Leakers". That way we all drool like Pavlovian dogs so when it comes out we've been conditioned. The split track is there so those people who love the leak will want the complete release.
But than again, I am a pathological completist so maybe that's why I think this?
We already know that the record is just about 46 minutes, which puts YWFO at 4:16-ish. This unless theres some shit we dont know about. I wasn't around for the EU leak, so I'm not sure what people meant when they said the leak only contained most of the songs. Thats a possibility I suppose if they really really kept the other songs underwraps. I dont think it will happen but i guess its possible.
Quote from: Taterbug on May 04, 2011, 04:54 PM
My personal opinion which I stated when EU leaked, I will try to be nicer this time ;).
I think it's disingenuous to the band ( that your a HUGE fan of ) to give a negative view of it before the the official release. We don't want to discourage people from BUYING it do we ?
Steve H. Welcome to the board. I hope you enjoy it more after you buy it. It may grow on you.
I really don't see a big deal with people giving their review a little early...you are going to see official reviews before the album is out on the 31st anyway...so what is the difference? that is how the music business works these days like it or not. Bands take chances...if all the reviews were 100% positive up till now nobody would really care and the band would benefit. Leaks are not always accidental...like someone said earlier..if they really wanted to keep it under wraps they would have.
I think this album will probably bring the most live staples out of any album other than maybe z.
Plain and simple I have never really been compelled to express an opinion on the forum before and yesterday I did. What I expressed was an opinion which was given after a good half dozen plays of the album that I have waited so long to listen to.
Again if the band want to take another direction then that is their business but the anticipation of waiting for this and the build up through the media with a reported return to their roots left me feeling a little let down.
First two tracks are great but after that very average. Actually now it is play the first two tracks then eject and play something else.
I dont know if many people know that on the website Internet Archive there are some fab MMJ concerts free to download including new years eve at Madison Square Garden. Download the mp3 direct to your phone.
Express yourself. Oooh.
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Quote from: Taterbug on May 04, 2011, 04:54 PM
My personal opinion which I stated when EU leaked, I will try to be nicer this time ;).
I think it's disingenuous to the band ( that your a HUGE fan of ) to give a negative view of it before the the official release. We don't want to discourage people from BUYING it do we ?
Steve H. Welcome to the board. I hope you enjoy it more after you buy it. It may grow on you.
I really don't see a big deal with people giving their review a little early...you are going to see official reviews before the album is out on the 31st anyway...so what is the difference? that is how the music business works these days like it or not. Bands take chances...if all the reviews were 100% positive up till now nobody would really care and the band would benefit. Leaks are not always accidental...like someone said earlier..if they really wanted to keep it under wraps they would have.
I guess I'm not hip to the biz anymore.
some folks who've heard all of YWFO say there is some quality guitar/pedal steel heroics on display at the end. it could be pretty awesome
Quote from: gardenparty on May 05, 2011, 03:42 PM
some folks who've heard all of YWFO say there is some quality guitar/pedal steel heroics on display at the end. it could be pretty awesome
The person I know who's heard YWFO in total says it's her favorite song on the album, for what it's worth.
Quote from: mahg33ta on May 05, 2011, 04:44 PM
Quote from: gardenparty on May 05, 2011, 03:42 PM
some folks who've heard all of YWFO say there is some quality guitar/pedal steel heroics on display at the end. it could be pretty awesome
The person I know who's heard YWFO in total says it's her favorite song on the album, for what it's worth.
I already love this song...it's got such sunshine feeling to it...up up down down
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Quote from: mahg33ta on May 05, 2011, 04:44 PM
Quote from: gardenparty on May 05, 2011, 03:42 PM
some folks who've heard all of YWFO say there is some quality guitar/pedal steel heroics on display at the end. it could be pretty awesome
The person I know who's heard YWFO in total says it's her favorite song on the album, for what it's worth.
I already love this song...it's got such sunshine feeling to it...up up down down
I hate all the comparisons of this or that to other bands/songs, but...
YWFO is the Paul McCartney song. You know who else evokes McCartney in my mind when I hear him? Carl. All Birds Say.
Victory Dance is CSNY vocally at the beginning and near the end, heavy Carl and Bo contribution, I'm guessing.
The Day is Coming is Hall and Oates, but in a very good way.
Outta My System is The Beach Boys.
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Quote from: gardenparty on May 05, 2011, 03:42 PM
some folks who've heard all of YWFO say there is some quality guitar/pedal steel heroics on display at the end. it could be pretty awesome
The person I know who's heard YWFO in total says it's her favorite song on the album, for what it's worth.
I already love this song...it's got such sunshine feeling to it...up up down down
left right left right b a b a (select for 2p) start start? ???
losing my virginity...
and it feels just as good as it did the first time.
8)
So I listened to Victory dance.
Fuck you all.
Hard.
So very hard.
Even if the rest of the songs are different versions of Rebecca Black's Friday, this is one of the greatest albums I've heard in a long, long time just based on Victory Dance, Circuital, Wonderful (live) and Black Metal.
Fucking Amazing. I deciphered the lyrics but don't wanna post unless people want. This song blows my fuckin mind.
Quote from: Honest Man on May 06, 2011, 12:02 AM
Fucking Amazing. I deciphered the lyrics but don't wanna post unless people want. This song blows my fuckin mind.
One of hte greatest opening tracks ever made. It's like they somehow took the power of strangulation and the build up of At Dawn and made a demon baby
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Fucking Amazing. I deciphered the lyrics but don't wanna post unless people want. This song blows my fuckin mind.
One of hte greatest opening tracks ever made. It's like they somehow took the power of strangulation and the build up of At Dawn and made a demon baby
For those who are just curious to hear one new song take a bong hit, put on good headphones, turn it up and get your mind blown.
This song might have shot straight up to my top 5 jacket tunes. I feel like I am an Apache Indian fighting for my life being chased by evil spirits and rabid afghani goats. The lyrics are amazing. And just when it couldn't get much greater.....
I think of Indians too whn I listen... Weird... Seriously its probably my favorite song on the record except maybe Thr Day Is Coming
Quote from: e_wind on May 06, 2011, 01:18 AM
I think of Indians too whn I listen... Weird... Seriously its probably my favorite song on the record except maybe Thr Day Is Coming
I love the album. And I love that YWFO isn't complete. Makes me really look forward to the 31st when I can download from my pre-order.
6 or 7 of the 10 songs on this album are gonna be pretty f'ing sweet live. And there's room to extend a jam for those who go for that sort of thing in most of the songs. The totally varied sounds (especially the Brian Wilson sound on Out of My System) made me think that Jacket is probably the best band who could pull of an album of cuts with each track sounding or being influenced by a different decade of the 20th century (track one 1900-1910, Track 2 1910-1920, Track 3 20-30 and so on) There's some 60's and 70's soul and pop in this album that is totally sweet. And while it's not the epic jam record ISM and parts of Z are it's totally great, at least in my book. Loving it more every single time. I've found myself humming nearly every single tune at different times the last couple of days. Looking forward to the webcast and to Red Rocks in August!
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 05:28 AM
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
The end of YWFO is the best part of the song and it's in my top 5 of the album. It is not 11 min long though, 3:20 :)
I really like this album, it's a solid 7-7.5/10. I think it's severely missing a big rocker though. My initial reaction was it never hits the highs of EU though, despite being better. I still feel this way, the best parts of EU are better than anything on Circuital. But there is nothing on here that is as bad as the worst parts of EU.
All in all, I just want to see this shit live to see what happens to it.
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i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
i love love the last two and i love that they are together :thumbsup: i've listened to the album 6 times and liked it on the 1st listen and loved it on the 2nd listen. i gave another listen this morning during my subway commute and yeah .. i really really love the album. i could wax poetically about it but i'll just leave it at that. i love this band and the direction(s) they are going. they continue to grow, their influences are rich, and this album feels very "present". HELLZ YEAH !!!
Here is my $0.02:
Amazing.
Favorite songs:
1. Victory Dance
2. The Day is Coming
3. Slow, Slow Tune
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Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 05:28 AM
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
i love love the last two and i love that they are together :thumbsup: i've listened to the album 6 times and liked it on the 1st listen and loved it on the 2nd listen. i gave another listen this morning during my subway commute and yeah .. i really really love the album. i could wax poetically about it but i'll just leave it at that. i love this band and the direction(s) they are going. they continue to grow, their influences are rich, and this album feels very "present". HELLZ YEAH !!!
This wise woman speaketh the truth. Growth & Change are good things and this Band knows how to take us all along for a wonderful ride. Can't wait to hear the new stuff live.
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Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 05:28 AM
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
i love love the last two and i love that they are together :thumbsup: i've listened to the album 6 times and liked it on the 1st listen and loved it on the 2nd listen. i gave another listen this morning during my subway commute and yeah .. i really really love the album. i could wax poetically about it but i'll just leave it at that. i love this band and the direction(s) they are going. they continue to grow, their influences are rich, and this album feels very "present". HELLZ YEAH !!!
I agree with you on two counts, this album feels "present" and "HELLZ YEAH!"
:D victory dancing :D
Quote from: TSarge on May 06, 2011, 10:32 AM
Favorite songs:
1. Victory Dance
2. The Day is Coming
3. Slow, Slow Tune
we should hang out. you know how to pick 'em!
Your #3 is probably going to be one of my all time top 10 MMJ songs. It's gorgeous
So what's a fellow got to do to hear the full version of YWFO?
Quote from: MOWJO8185 on May 06, 2011, 11:38 AM
So what's a fellow got to do to hear the full version of YWFO?
I think that it will be available later this month.
Quote from: MOWJO8185 on May 06, 2011, 11:38 AM
So what's a fellow got to do to hear the full version of YWFO?
May 31st is your friend.
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Quote from: MOWJO8185 on May 06, 2011, 11:38 AM
So what's a fellow got to do to hear the full version of YWFO?
May 31st is your friend.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: Bigsky on May 06, 2011, 07:59 AM
Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 05:28 AM
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
I gotta say I listened to the album twice through today while driving to and from work, and they are growing on me. They songs start off slow but defently pick up steam half way through.
I was a hater of the album at first, but each listen its just getting better and better.
Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 03:09 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on May 06, 2011, 07:59 AM
Quote from: Hubcap on May 06, 2011, 05:28 AM
i do enjoy most of the tracks except for the last 2
I thought the same thing...but those two keep growing on me, especially Moving Away...give them some time :thumbsup:
I gotta say I listened to the album twice through today while driving to and from work, and they are growing on me. They songs start off slow but defently pick up steam half way through.
I was a hater of the album at first, but each listen its just getting better and better.
Make that two of us...ba da ba ba ba, I'm loving it!