Hi,
Check out the review of Circuital at: www.13thfloor.co.nz (http://13thfloor.co.nz/reviews/cd-reviews/my-morning-jacket-circuital-atospunk/)
Cheers,
Marty
Finally! I have never met another kiwi on this site yet, Kiaora bro :)
Do we have a thread for this already?
4/5 in this month's MOJO (Bob Marley on the cover)
The only other one I've seen is Spin's which gave them 8 out of 10. I expect a barage of reviews this week.
Under the Radar gave it a 7/10.
Here is a pretty good review from American Songwriter. They gave it four stars.
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
Sputnikmusic gave it a 3.7 out of 5
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=76410 (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=76410)
Quote from: Goose24 on May 23, 2011, 09:46 PM
Sputnikmusic gave it a 3.7 out of 5
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=76410 (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=76410)
that's not a final rating it's an average of the three.
Stereogum's premature evaluation:
http://stereogum.com/700671/my-morning-jacket-circuital-premature-evaluation/franchises/premature-evaluation/ (http://stereogum.com/700671/my-morning-jacket-circuital-premature-evaluation/franchises/premature-evaluation/)
http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/)
That's the best written review I've seen so far. Usually reading reviews just gets me pissed or frustrated, but that all seems pretty fair IMO.
Quote from: E89 on May 25, 2011, 08:07 AM
http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/)
This says it all:
"Some will dismiss Circuital because it falls short of the classic album that they know the band has in them. Others will simply be befuddled over the fact that it doesn't contain any extended guitar workouts. But why knock it for what it simply isn't or doesn't include when there's plenty here to admire? It's an album containing 10 diverse songs—all performed with near immaculate precision—that reward with repeat visits."
The vivoscene review has a few laughable parts.
I'm glad to see there are reviewers who like the cd though.
I love it.
Quote from: E89 on May 25, 2011, 08:07 AM
http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-%e2%80%93-circuital/)
great review!
Quote from: Ooga on May 23, 2011, 04:32 PM
Here is a pretty good review from American Songwriter. They gave it four stars.
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
"Evil Urges sounded like a considerable step down—or perhaps a stumble down." - American Songwriter
Uhhhhhhh, screw them. Glad they gave them a four star for Circuital but I wouldn't say Evil Urges is a "stumble" down from Z. I think it was just a step in a different direction.
BBC music review.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj (http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj)
Quote from: Ooga on May 25, 2011, 01:53 PM
BBC music review.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj (http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj)
::takes another shot for the use of "southern-fried" in a review::
EDIT: actually read the review, found the same word re-used, took another shot.
Quote from: sunny crockett on May 25, 2011, 08:30 AM
Vivoscene review:
http://vivoscene.com/feature/my-morning-jacket-circuital-music-review/ (http://vivoscene.com/feature/my-morning-jacket-circuital-music-review/)
97/100
"My Morning Jacket is capable of anything but mediocrity." great quote
also
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/music/121139-my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://thephoenix.com/Boston/music/121139-my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/arts/music/my-morning-jacket-has-homecoming-with-circuital.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/arts/music/my-morning-jacket-has-homecoming-with-circuital.html?_r=1)
http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html (http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html)
5 out of 5 W's whatever the hell those are
Very nice review in the new issue of Rolling Stone. They gave it 4 stars out of 5 (which by their standards equals excellent).
Quote from: the_wizzard on May 25, 2011, 03:54 PM
Very nice review in the new issue of Rolling Stone. They gave it 4 stars out of 5 (which by their standards equals excellent).
Who's on the cover because i got a year free with the Circuital preorder on Amazon (i've gotten Dylan, Adele, and Steven Tyler covers). Is it in any of those? I haven't read them bc they all three came on the same day.
Quote from: kotchishm on May 25, 2011, 04:13 PM
Quote from: the_wizzard on May 25, 2011, 03:54 PM
Very nice review in the new issue of Rolling Stone. They gave it 4 stars out of 5 (which by their standards equals excellent).
Who's on the cover because i got a year free with the Circuital preorder on Amazon (i've gotten Dylan, Adele, and Steven Tyler covers). Is it in any of those? I haven't read them bc they all three came on the same day.
Lady Gaga I believe. To be honest, my hubs opened it up to the review last night as I was sore from a circuit class I took last night and was being uber lazy on the couch. But she is the main article so I assume she is on the cover. You should get it any day now....
The Dylan issue was the last issue before this new one with the review.
Quote from: the_wizzard on May 25, 2011, 04:34 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on May 25, 2011, 04:13 PM
Quote from: the_wizzard on May 25, 2011, 03:54 PM
Very nice review in the new issue of Rolling Stone. They gave it 4 stars out of 5 (which by their standards equals excellent).
Who's on the cover because i got a year free with the Circuital preorder on Amazon (i've gotten Dylan, Adele, and Steven Tyler covers). Is it in any of those? I haven't read them bc they all three came on the same day.
Lady Gaga I believe. To be honest, my hubs opened it up to the review last night as I was sore from a circuit class I took last night and was being uber lazy on the couch. But she is the main article so I assume she is on the cover. You should get it any day now....
The Dylan issue was the last issue before this new one with the review.
Ah gross I'll have to rip the cover off. Thanks for the info!
RS review online here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/circuital-20110526 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/circuital-20110526)
Quote from: kotchishm on May 25, 2011, 03:52 PM
http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html (http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html)
5 out of 5 W's whatever the hell those are
That's my hometown (Wilkes-Barre, PA) paper.
A few additional, random, recent reviews (in no particular order), mostly quite positive:
http://www.thevine.com.au/music/album-reviews/my-morning-jacket-'circuital'20110526.aspx (http://www.thevine.com.au/music/album-reviews/my-morning-jacket-'circuital'20110526.aspx)
http://gravyandbiscuits.com/my-morning-jacket-circuital-review/ (http://gravyandbiscuits.com/my-morning-jacket-circuital-review/)
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/121139-my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/121139-my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-circuital/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/05/album-review-my-morning-jacket-circuital/)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj (http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/m6rj)
http://obscuresound.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital-2011/ (http://obscuresound.com/2011/05/my-morning-jacket-circuital-2011/)
Quote from: kotchishm on May 25, 2011, 03:52 PM
http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html (http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html)
5 out of 5 W's whatever the hell those are
This review was so weak! The writer just posted some lyrics and described the sounds of the instruments used for each song. Did she crank out this review in 10min? This could be titled "Music Reviewing for Dummies"
Quote from: hiphopopotamus on May 26, 2011, 10:43 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on May 25, 2011, 03:52 PM
http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html (http://www.theweekender.com/music/ALBUM_REVIEW__Another_magnetic__lsquo_Morning_rsquo__05-24-2011.html)
5 out of 5 W's whatever the hell those are
This review was so weak! The writer just posted some lyrics and described the sounds of the instruments used for each song. Did she crank out this review in 10min? This could be titled "Music Reviewing for Dummies"
great name! love that show
they call me the hiphopopotumus . . . my lyrics are bottomless
Flight of the Conchords Ep 3 Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FArZxLj6DLk#ws)
steve...
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 25, 2011, 02:52 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/arts/music/my-morning-jacket-has-homecoming-with-circuital.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/arts/music/my-morning-jacket-has-homecoming-with-circuital.html?_r=1)
That New York Times article gives a great feel of both the band and Louisville. The Podcast link on the article page has about 15 minutes devoted to Circuital with some interviews with the band that's worth listening to. The BBC "gets" it as well all the way across the pond.
Chicago Sun Times reviewer not a fan
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html (http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html)
Quote from: kotchishm on May 27, 2011, 05:12 PM
Chicago Sun Times reviewer not a fan
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html (http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html)
Well not everyone can write about killing yet another girlfriend and driving her body around in the trunk of Nova waiting for someone to answer the phone like Tweety's Wilco whose rear end the reviewer has his nose stuck way up in :o...and I'm a Wilco fan by the way looking forward to their album release later this year. Plus if the dude really knew Eddie Vedder's deal he'd know the ukulele trend started with Vedder years ago not the other way around.
Quote from: kotchishm on May 27, 2011, 05:12 PM
Chicago Sun Times reviewer not a fan
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html (http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5596717-421/the-playlist-whats-in-the-earbuds-this-week.html)
"Harrumph!" Hilarious.
I also love how he calls Wonderful (The Way I Feel) a sappy love ballad. Why do you even try to pretend you're listening to the lyrics if you're going to misread a song that badly? His attempt at Victory Dance is pretty hilarious as well.
And who the hell is The American Breed? More importantly, what percentage of readers will understand his obscure 60's one-hit-wonder putdown, other than Chicago hipsters? There's something to be said for being proud of your city, but come on now. ;)
I really love the album and how they made it sound different without getting too far out there like they did with a few of the songs on EU.The only song I am having issues with is Outta My System.Not too crazy about it but maybe it will grow on me.The Victory Dance>Circuital opener is gonna be just sick in concert.The Day is Coming really gets inside your head.Really digging this album much more than I did EU.
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview)
"My Morning Jacket has been the most powerful live rock 'n' roll outfit for a while now, and the band's best record was the two-disc concert album Okonokos.... Until now."
>Geez
Quote from: hiphopopotamus on May 26, 2011, 11:25 PM
they call me the hiphopopotumus . . . my lyrics are bottomless
Flight of the Conchords Ep 3 Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FArZxLj6DLk#ws)
Yeeehaaaaw FITC Are the most famous people to come out of Nee Zealand! Kiwi represent! :P
http://www.metacritic.com/music/circuital (http://www.metacritic.com/music/circuital)
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 28, 2011, 02:08 AM
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview)
"My Morning Jacket has been the most powerful live rock 'n' roll outfit for a while now, and the band's best record was the two-disc concert album Okonokos.... Until now."
>Geez
Finally a reviewer that smelled out the Ramones from Outta My System. Everyone I talked to and every review was Beach Boys this, Beach Boys that when everything from the melody, chord changes and particularly Jim's voice screams the Ramones. I love the beat and sounds that tickle through that song but someone help me...those lyrics :embarassed:
I find it annoying that several reviewers have attributed the lyrics of Victory Dance to what may be Jim's feelings of Evil Urges' reception. I think it's pretty unbelievable. Just because it alienated some fans and critics doesn't mean he isn't proud of the hard work he put into what I consider one of my favorite albums.
Circuital From My Morning Jacket - Promo From An Excited Cat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rz5tCUYdZ8#)
first Croatian review http://potlista.com/recenzije/41-my-morning-jacket/1645-my-morning-jacket-circuital.html (http://potlista.com/recenzije/41-my-morning-jacket/1645-my-morning-jacket-circuital.html)
Quote from: draz13 on May 30, 2011, 06:02 AM
first Croatian review http://potlista.com/recenzije/41-my-morning-jacket/1645-my-morning-jacket-circuital.html (http://potlista.com/recenzije/41-my-morning-jacket/1645-my-morning-jacket-circuital.html)
From a free online translator:
MY MORNING JACKET - Circuital (ATO 2011th)
- Drazen Smaranduj
Monday, 30 May 2011
Why does my mind blow to bits every time they play that song? It's just the way that he sings, not the words that he says, or the band. Im in love with this soul, it's a meaning that I understand.
"The Way That He Sings" At Dawn (2001).
What if after listening to a couple still have no idea what it is, but you say that tingling feeling of comfort will soon walk through life with a new favorite band. I know it sounds childish, but the 2003rd When the My Morning Jacket first spin in my headphones do not sound so close. Their second album "At Dawn" is the time for me was a real bomb, and the third "It Still Moves" I made that same year after high school again act as a neanderthal die hard fan. Today I am a bit cautious, but I suspect that, despite the crowd of good music that we use daily to most of us know how it works - each new edition of your favorite band in the world to follow in good times and bad.
But do not worry, though you may have in the wrong hands subjective, the sixth album for Jim James and the team is far from feature-length confusion mixed in the previous "Evil Urges". And if we take into account that most fans felt safer after the announcement that the band will return to the older sonic formulas, then the new "Circuital" total surprise. After all, what exactly does that mean the old sound? Lo-fi stoner country and reverb spiritual delgirl dream pop with "The Tennessee Fire" and "At Dawn"; marathon southern jammanje and headbanganje with "It Still Moves," in which intertwine The Grateful Dead, Eagles, Beach Boys, Black Sabbath and Neil Young with Crazy Horse; unexpected synthesizers, R & B and reggae & dub hits with "Z", or cuspajz with "Evil Urges" on which both go Prince, prog and Americana?
No matter what, "Evil Urges" brings together some great songs and what some fans would prefer to gloss over the fact that their album is on the bottom of the list, tracks Jimovog remorse for the bad reviews of previous albums can be recognized from the very beginning of the new album. So it is not surprising that the band for the purpose of recording new material again returned to his hometown where the hi-tech studio decided to replace the local sports hall of the church. Organize themselves in a circle, filmed nearly all live and recorded all on analog tape.
So the new album were not fully recycled, but some famous sound from an eclectic discography, but, with few exceptions, in a unique and compact way round everything worked so far. "Circuital" represents a successful resume that included everyone in the circle are on the same wavelength. After all, what the cover of the new album looks like a retro-futuristic compass is essentially a "magical" about the green that gives an indication that you have found the desired station on the old Slivertone radio receivers.
On the newly discovered members of the intimacy of the band is certainly influenced by last year's live project 5 Nights - 5 Albums - Terminal 5 when they are in New York every night playing one album in the discography. Must be taken into account that from the very beginning of the band along with Jim James only stayed bassist Tom Blankensip and that Patrick Hallahan, Bo Koster and Carl Broemel for the first time get a chance to be in its original format detailed undergo early editions. Maybe it was a kind of delayed initiation of a collective band.
"Circuital" lasts 45 minutes and after the first hearing does not bring anything like rasturačinama such as "One Big Holiday," "Anytime" and "Remnants." There is no marathon riding and rasviravanja known from things like "Run Through", "Lay Low" or "Dancefloors. But although the album constantly echo the famous tricks, almost all the material flows into one with one foot to kulesrskom and seductive atmosphere.
Remember how we were plunged into Jim's second album with the same song, "At Dawn": All your life is obscene! / Forget the papers, forget your musical dreams! / But that's when my knife rises / Their life ends and my life starts again! He knew that he has hands and My Morning Jacket is the story shortly after the album finally rolled. Introductory "Victory Dance" from the new album is a continuation of his ancient battles with other people's expectations and personal musical demons. But this time it is not desperate. Moreover, this time much before the end of the song shows its own strength, celebrated their own "mistakes" and calls us all together in a celebratory victory dance. Immediately behind the original sound of gong Jim voice mimics the sound of fanfares (!?!?) that we slowly introduced into the song that will be listening to a few most powerful on the album. However, a celebratory dance is just beginning with "Circuital" that emerges from the dark sound tracks, passing the previous confessions of a band which was again stepped on the ball, but who will never give up anything so far achieved. Well anyway you cut it / We're just spinning around / Out on the circuit / Over The Hollow Grounds / heading right back in the same place / That we started out ... Just after these verses moving beautiful guitar solo ala Neil Young and his Crazy Horse.
The following chorus, "The Day Is Coming" soon becomes an obsession. Imagine being able to handle infectious MMJ "Two Weeks" by Grizzly Bear, or better yet, do the following - arrange in a play list in order: "Off the Record", "The Day Is Coming" and the end of the legendary "Phone Went West". Mini MMJ dub reggae mix!
"Wonderful (The Way I Feel)" is a little older and a typical example of the classic My Morning Jacket formula from the beginning of his career - Jim James and acoustic guitar (in the background is Ben Sollee with her cello). The only thing is the sound and subject matter closer to the newer stuff like "Knot Comes Loose" and "Librarian". Jim's utopian fantasy is of course far from the dark insights and touching confession with the inimitable "Death Is The Easy Way" and "I Needed It Most." Next "Outta My System" sounds like jostle ala "Into the Woods" from the album "Z" is it still remain in kulerskoj from one foot to the atmosphere.
Oh-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-yeah-yeah-yeah-yay-ohhhhh ... Children's Choir takes us through the most unusual song on the album - "Holdin 'On To Black Metal". Virtually sung over the music track "E-Saew Tam Punha Huajai" which is located on the compilation Siamese Soul: Thai Pop Spectacular 1960s-80s, "Black Metal" should not be a lure for indie teams that might have expected diversion similar to that in 2009. Phil Elverum was performed on the album "Wind's Poem," your project Mount Eerie. In short, no trace of metal, but everything else is pure entertainment.
"First Light" sounds like something that would be Wayne Coyne, Michael Ivins and Steven Drozd back on the ball after an experiment called "Embryonic" and "You Want to Freak Out" is the best possible modern tribute to what they are doing the Lips "Clouds Taste Metallic "back in 1995th
"Slow Slow Tune" is a "Blue Moon" ala Jim James. Doomerski slow lullaby, which is celebrated through zajebantski tone bliss. Last "Movin Away" is infinitely sad "Dondante" and "Strangulation" which closes "Z" and "At Dawn", but it is one of the most intimate by Jim James wrote today. Waltz, which should not be allowed to combine with a song like "Good Woman" by Cat Power. Only if you really should not break ties.
Notwithstanding the occasional unexpected moves, "Circuital" the most compact and material that are My Morning Jacket released in his career, which is a perfect circle closes and you are repeatedly makes the same path. Without skipping and cheating. Everything is in place. We all realize that they could pull a little more, but obviously they are aware that so upset the balance of infection that is spread slowly from one foot to.
In addition, the album celebrates another balancing - The luster of youth versus security married to Jim sings in "Outta My System". It seems that he is ready for everything, but we are constantly urged to be a child in his most important link.
... I am older, day by day / Still going back to my childhood way ...
... I will never grow older / At least not in my mind ...
... Still holdin 'on to Black Metal ...
Let's rock!
Quote from: Ruckus on May 28, 2011, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 28, 2011, 02:08 AM
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview)
"My Morning Jacket has been the most powerful live rock 'n' roll outfit for a while now, and the band's best record was the two-disc concert album Okonokos.... Until now."
>Geez
Finally a reviewer that smelled out the Ramones from Outta My System. Everyone I talked to and every review was Beach Boys this, Beach Boys that when everything from the melody, chord changes and particularly Jim's voice screams the Ramones. I love the beat and sounds that tickle through that song but someone help me...those lyrics :embarassed:
i'll admit i'm not well versed in the ramones and have no reason to doubt what you say, but surely you can understand all the beach boys comparisons. or have you ever heard the beach boys?
While parts of Victory Dance elicit thoughts of Sergio Leone's spaghetti western soundtracks - and something about Out of My System reminds me of the Beatles - I wouldn't have made the Beach Boys association. I probably won't be able to do otherwise now.
Quote from: slappymoe on May 30, 2011, 09:35 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on May 28, 2011, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 28, 2011, 02:08 AM
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview)
"My Morning Jacket has been the most powerful live rock 'n' roll outfit for a while now, and the band's best record was the two-disc concert album Okonokos.... Until now."
>Geez
Finally a reviewer that smelled out the Ramones from Outta My System. Everyone I talked to and every review was Beach Boys this, Beach Boys that when everything from the melody, chord changes and particularly Jim's voice screams the Ramones. I love the beat and sounds that tickle through that song but someone help me...those lyrics :embarassed:
i'll admit i'm not well versed in the ramones and have no reason to doubt what you say, but surely you can understand all the beach boys comparisons. or have you ever heard the beach boys?
What are the Beach Boys? ;)
I get the comparisons for sure Slappy. It's always fascinating to me how we absorb new music and the initial comparisons that they elicit. This song just reminded me of a half tempo Ramones without the thrashing guitars. Jim's voice is eerily similar here.
I think Outta My System is a long lost brother to Good Vibrations. Imagine some Beach Boys harmonies in there and you have one of the best Beach Boys' tunes I've heard.
Outta My System is to the Beach Boys what Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress is to Creedence or On The Dark Side is to Bruce Springsteen.
Pitchfork review,
sounds like they pretty much dig it
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15471-circuital/ (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15471-circuital/)
Yeah the pitchfork review was mostly positive but I was a little upset they didn't give it the Best new music tag
I don't get the Beach Boys comparison, at all. Yes, I am very familiar with the BB's. I hate that reviewers through comparisons like that in. Same for EU. I didn't get Prince at all in listening to EU.
Bob said the BB thing too, immediately upon hearing it -- and he has never looked at this thread. I kinda got it at the first listen, but upon a few more listens, not so much.
surprisingly pleased with Pitchfork's review. while it likely won't make their end of the year best lists, the reviewer clearly was pleased with what she heard and seems to know something about the band. she's been at p-fork for a while and is usually fair and balanced. thankfully, they didn't hand the review over to that ian cohen guy after his "yacht pop" bullshit he dropped on evil urges. i'll take a 7.2 any day. i think Z only scored in the 7s with them and we all know how good that record was and what it grew into in the live forum.
Quote from: wakebord on May 31, 2011, 08:43 AM
surprisingly pleased with Pitchfork's review. while it likely won't make their end of the year best lists, the reviewer clearly was pleased with what she heard and seems to know something about the band. she's been at p-fork for a while and is usually fair and balanced. thankfully, they didn't hand the review over to that ian cohen guy after his "yacht pop" bullshit he dropped on evil urges. i'll take a 7.2 any day. i think Z only scored in the 7s with them and we all know how good that record was and what it grew into in the live forum.
All albums and EP's excluding (Celebracion and Evil Urges) have been 7.0 or higher. ISM 8.3, TTF 8.0, and Split 8.5. But like you I was expecting them to pan the album like Evil Urges. Pleasantly surprised.
This is perfection though:
"Like nearly all of their studio albums, Circuital may not reach the heights of the band's live show--
a good MMJ concert can recalibrate your gut, it can change you-- but it's a remarkably solid step for a band that's never stopped evolving."
Quote from: Darklands on May 31, 2011, 08:28 AM
I don't get the Beach Boys comparison, at all. Yes, I am very familiar with the BB's. I hate that reviewers through comparisons like that in. Same for EU. I didn't get Prince at all in listening to EU.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qbxRk9fPxqU/TDeIS450OgI/AAAAAAAAATw/Bhbd-QYgV8s/s1600/Q-Tip.jpg)
Quote from: DewieCox on May 31, 2011, 11:29 AM
Quote from: Darklands on May 31, 2011, 08:28 AM
I don't get the Beach Boys comparison, at all. Yes, I am very familiar with the BB's. I hate that reviewers through comparisons like that in. Same for EU. I didn't get Prince at all in listening to EU.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qbxRk9fPxqU/TDeIS450OgI/AAAAAAAAATw/Bhbd-QYgV8s/s1600/Q-Tip.jpg)
My ears work perfectly fine. It still sound NOTHING like the Beach Boys.
Quote from: DewieCox on May 31, 2011, 11:29 AM
Quote from: Darklands on May 31, 2011, 08:28 AM
I don't get the Beach Boys comparison, at all. Yes, I am very familiar with the BB's. I hate that reviewers through comparisons like that in. Same for EU. I didn't get Prince at all in listening to EU.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qbxRk9fPxqU/TDeIS450OgI/AAAAAAAAATw/Bhbd-QYgV8s/s1600/Q-Tip.jpg)
Q-tips (cotton swabs) are used for cleaning the ear canal (although medically discouraged) to avoid bacterial build up that can cause infection, thus, a picture of a Q-tip to suggest that someone can't hear is a dated and innaccurate depiction. I would have said something like, "Take the earplugs out of your ears" or maybe "What? Are you wearing sound protection equipment?" If you're going to go visual, you could use ear plugs or ear protection devices, but you'll need a catchy phrase b/c it won't translate. I have an example below:
Maybe take these off!(http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/DM_MilwaukeeEarmuffs.jpg)
If that doesn't work, I would have said something like, "Yo, you're a dumb ass." fyi
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 31, 2011, 11:58 AM
Q-tips (cotton swabs) are used for cleaning the ear canal (although medically discouraged) to avoid bacterial build up that can cause infection, thus, a picture of a Q-tip to suggest that someone can't hear is a dated and innaccurate depiction. I would have said something like, "Take the earplugs out of your ears" or maybe "What? Are you wearing sound protection equipment?" If you're going to go visual, you could use ear plugs or ear protection devices, but you'll need a catchy phrase b/c it won't translate. I have an example below:
Maybe take these off!
(http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/DM_MilwaukeeEarmuffs.jpg)
If that doesn't work, I would have said something like, "Yo, you're a dumb ass." fyi
A for effort, C for funny.
Quote from: BigHerm on May 31, 2011, 12:05 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 31, 2011, 11:58 AM
Q-tips (cotton swabs) are used for cleaning the ear canal (although medically discouraged) to avoid bacterial build up that can cause infection, thus, a picture of a Q-tip to suggest that someone can't hear is a dated and innaccurate depiction. I would have said something like, "Take the earplugs out of your ears" or maybe "What? Are you wearing sound protection equipment?" If you're going to go visual, you could use ear plugs or ear protection devices, but you'll need a catchy phrase b/c it won't translate. I have an example below:
Maybe take these off!
(http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/DM_MilwaukeeEarmuffs.jpg)
If that doesn't work, I would have said something like, "Yo, you're a dumb ass." fyi
A for effort, C for funny.
Pretty good since I wasn't trying to be funny :-\
Cs get degrees~ :thumbsup:
Circuital is Rolling Stone's Editor's Pick
Linky:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/editors-picks/my-morning-jacket-circuital-20110527 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/editors-picks/my-morning-jacket-circuital-20110527)
My Google alert gave me this (lame) review:
http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033 (http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033)
Got the album. Listening to it. Dig it.
Everyone claiming a Beach Boys vibe is wrong. The correct "sounds like" is >>
Brian Wilson's -Smile (with Van Dyke Parks)
I'm definitely digging this album, gotta listen to it a couple more times to get the full effect. I already knew I liked Circuital, Wonderful, and Holdin On To Black Metal, but I think my favorite tune is The Day is Coming. Only complaint is there's not enough guitar solos but I'm sure the shows will take care of that. Great way to kick off the summer!
Quote from: YungYave on May 31, 2011, 05:53 PM
I'm definitely digging this album, gotta listen to it a couple more times to get the full effect. I already knew I liked Circuital, Wonderful, and Holdin On To Black Metal, but I think my favorite tune is The Day is Coming. Only complaint is there's not enough guitar solos but I'm sure the shows will take care of that. Great way to kick off the summer!
I too am missing the guitar solo's.
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 31, 2011, 03:15 PM
My Google alert gave me this (lame) review:
http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033 (http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033)
Another odd review: http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/05/_sound_bite_my_morning_jacket_ (http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/05/_sound_bite_my_morning_jacket_)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 01, 2011, 05:04 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on May 31, 2011, 03:15 PM
My Google alert gave me this (lame) review:
http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033 (http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/188033)
Another odd review: http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/05/_sound_bite_my_morning_jacket_ (http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2011/05/_sound_bite_my_morning_jacket_)
Disturbed?!?!? I was infinitely more disturbed by reading this article than I am by listening to the album. This author is an idiot.
The actual Sputnikmusic review http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/ (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/)
The review is quite negative. Although they like the strong opening 1 2 punch of VD and the tt they trashed outta my system and Holding on to black Metal. They're pretty ignorant though because they said outta my system feels like it was written for another album. Well thats probably because it was.
Quote from: Goose24 on Jun 02, 2011, 01:27 PM
The actual Sputnikmusic review http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/ (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/)
The review is quite negative. Although they like the strong opening 1 2 punch of VD and the tt they trashed outta my system and Holding on to black Metal. They're pretty ignorant though because they said outta my system feels like it was written for another album. Well thats probably because it was.
How would being right about Outta My system make them ignorant? It would make them correct regardless of what their opinion of the cd as a whole is.
Quote from: Goose24 on Jun 02, 2011, 01:27 PM
The actual Sputnikmusic review http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/ (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/)
The review is quite negative. Although they like the strong opening 1 2 punch of VD and the tt they trashed outta my system and Holding on to black Metal. They're pretty ignorant though because they said outta my system feels like it was written for another album. Well thats probably because it was.
They also reviewed the lower-quality, incomplete leaked version of the album... ::)
Oh, and it's not a children's choir on HOTBM...
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 31, 2011, 04:33 PM
Got the album. Listening to it. Dig it.
Everyone claiming a Beach Boys vibe is wrong. The correct "sounds like" is >>
Brian Wilson's -Smile (with Van Dyke Parks)
I'm thinking Mike + The Mechanics in many parts.
I hear the Beach Boys, too. I consider that a good thing. Can't understand why so many seem to think that's a negative.
Quote from: BigHerm on Jun 02, 2011, 03:57 PM
Quote from: Goose24 on Jun 02, 2011, 01:27 PM
The actual Sputnikmusic review http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/ (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/43625/My-Morning-Jacket-Circuital/)
The review is quite negative. Although they like the strong opening 1 2 punch of VD and the tt they trashed outta my system and Holding on to black Metal. They're pretty ignorant though because they said outta my system feels like it was written for another album. Well thats probably because it was.
They also reviewed the lower-quality, incomplete leaked version of the album... ::)
Oh, and it's not a children's choir on HOTBM...
This same guy gave Britney Spears new album a 3.5 rating. Enough said. I'm really digging the new album and like everything else from MMJ the more you listen to it the more I like it.
http://www.noripcord.com/reviews/music/my-morning-jacket/circuital (http://www.noripcord.com/reviews/music/my-morning-jacket/circuital)
Let's hear it.
well i guess they're right about first light.
Quote from: Dillsnufus on Jun 02, 2011, 11:01 PM
well i guess they're right about first light.
The problem with the over abundance of access to music these days is that everyone is a snob and expects lyrical masterpieces from everything. It's passive perfectionism if you ask me.
I don't see it any more/less vapid than most VU songs:
Who Loves the Sun
Who loves the sun
Who cares that it makes plants grow
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Who loves the wind
Who cares that it makes breezes
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Who loves the rain
Who cares that it makes flowers
Who cares that it makes showers
Since you broke my heart
Who loves the sun
Who cares that it is shining
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Quote from: el_chode on Jun 02, 2011, 11:33 PM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on Jun 02, 2011, 11:01 PM
well i guess they're right about first light.
The problem with the over abundance of access to music these days is that everyone is a snob and expects lyrical masterpieces from everything. It's passive perfectionism if you ask me.
I don't see it any more/less vapid than most VU songs:
Who Loves the Sun
Who loves the sun
Who cares that it makes plants grow
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Who loves the wind
Who cares that it makes breezes
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Who loves the rain
Who cares that it makes flowers
Who cares that it makes showers
Since you broke my heart
Who loves the sun
Who cares that it is shining
Who cares what it does
Since you broke my heart
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Not everyone
Pa Pa Pa Pa
Who loves the sun
Please tell me you didn't cut/paste that ::)
#2 on entertainment weekly's must list.
I'm a hardcore Jacket fan since 2006.
This is my review posted on a webzine where I am an editor:
http://www.interference.com/14954-coming-full-circuital-our-mature-jacket-jams-monastic-fantastic/ (http://www.interference.com/14954-coming-full-circuital-our-mature-jacket-jams-monastic-fantastic/)
Sorry if this is a duplicate post:
http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/my_morning_jacket/reviews/14915 (http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/my_morning_jacket/reviews/14915)
(http://bronanthebarbarian.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/egyptian-bread-helmet-protester-guy.jpeg)
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 18, 2011, 11:05 PM
(http://bronanthebarbarian.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/egyptian-bread-helmet-protester-guy.jpeg)
Yeah that is my review of circuital as well
I don't think this has been posted yet:
http://www.gaslanternmedia.com/2011/06/vinyl-worthy-my-morning-jacket.html (http://www.gaslanternmedia.com/2011/06/vinyl-worthy-my-morning-jacket.html)
Good read. Concluding paragraphs:
"Because Evil Urges must have been a process of taking new, somewhat awkward steps as a band, it tested the Jacket's sound for a new sonic climate (year 2010, when niche became everything. I'm looking at you chillwave.) If not for this decision, the band might well have accepted a stagnant sound, and Circuital would be part of their falling action. Now, it seems like the beginning of a new ascent.
"Circuital hints at continued transformation that began before Evil Urges. As a devout My Morning Jacket fan, I am content to let them progress as they will, especially if they continue to deliver the goods in concert. However, this album brightens my view of their future relevancy. It's clear the band decided their emo-Allman Brothers sound expired sometime during It Still Moves and Z. They, especially Jim, have explored several avenues since then, and it makes sense that Circuital doesn't sound completely settled. They are still growing as a band. My Morning Jacket is not a flashy new outfit you hustle to a thrift store after one summer, they are your favorite hoodie from college that has worn well and will be worn well for a while yet to come."
a review of Circuital..
http://www.examiner.com/music-review-in-atlanta/my-morning-jacket-s-circuital-a-return-to-form-review (http://www.examiner.com/music-review-in-atlanta/my-morning-jacket-s-circuital-a-return-to-form-review)
My Morning Jacket's "Circuital" is a Orotund Roundelay: Album Review (http://culturemob.com/my-morning-jackets-circuital-is-a-orotund-roundelay-album-review)
My Morning Jacket – Circuital (http://www.adequacy.net/2011/06/my-morning-jacket-%E2%80%93-circuital/)
Quote from: Ruckus on May 28, 2011, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Dillsnufus on May 28, 2011, 02:08 AM
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201106/my-morning-jacket-jim-james-interview)
"My Morning Jacket has been the most powerful live rock 'n' roll outfit for a while now, and the band's best record was the two-disc concert album Okonokos.... Until now."
>Geez
Finally a reviewer that smelled out the Ramones from Outta My System. Everyone I talked to and every review was Beach Boys this, Beach Boys that when everything from the melody, chord changes and particularly Jim's voice screams the Ramones. I love the beat and sounds that tickle through that song but someone help me...those lyrics :embarassed:
So funny that I just read this. I had this exact thought the other day. I was driving around and singing-along and caught myself in a low-Ramonesesque-punctuated harmonization. I thought I was crazy but I guess others hear it too :)
I've listend to it as leaked mp3s, streaming online, the official mp3 release, CD, in the car, at work, in the kitchen, on the 7.1 system, through headphones, on an iPod mowing the lawn, but now... for the first time in 20 years, on my own (cheap!) turntable, I listen to vinyl and it is good. Circuital is good. Life is good. I'm gonna need a better turntable. ;)