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My Morning Jacket => The Music => Topic started by: Sal Paradise on Jun 01, 2005, 06:29 AM

Title: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: Sal Paradise on Jun 01, 2005, 06:29 AM
I was just reading this interview and am amazed this hasn't been discussed yet.Maybe I missed it.
http://www.uwmpost.com/products_detail.asp?id=1623&tableID=products

Has your sound changed much since the last album?
...I think it's changed drastically and I'm really excited about it because I think it sounds like nothing we've ever done before.

So Jim's saying it's changed drastically. I wonder in what way because even tough every album up to now has it's own feel and beauty, none of them were changed drastically. Are they going electronic? Is Two Tone taking over the singing? Have they gone Metal? Anyone knows anything?
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: EC on Jun 01, 2005, 09:27 AM
That's weird.  I remember reading that article but not thinking about the drastic change bit.  But, you know, ISM was fairly drastic from At Dawn.  

Oooohhhh this waiting is getting harder and harder.  
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: kymoose on Jun 01, 2005, 10:11 AM
Maybee there is less reverb.....and maybee Carl sings some.  Those are two easy things that pop out as "maybees" for the new album.

One thing is definitely clear--both Carl and Bo appear to be able to add more dimension and depth to the overall MMJ sound.

Should be cool.
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: chunt983 on Jun 01, 2005, 04:05 PM
I'm hoping the new album features a few songs w/ just jim and his acoustic...
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: utonynashm on Jun 01, 2005, 04:28 PM
Layers!
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: havibulin on Jun 02, 2005, 08:56 AM
QuoteLayers!

Definitely. Some sonic soundscapes would be cool.
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: neal on Jun 02, 2005, 03:23 PM
im thinking some electronic beats. some more songs like "it beats 4 you" maybe.
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: sweatboard on Jun 02, 2005, 03:38 PM
Quoteim thinking some electronic beats. some more songs like "it beats 4 you" maybe.

Please No!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: EC on Jun 03, 2005, 07:31 AM
I can deal with electronic beats but ONLY if they're used to extra rockify the super drumming human machine.  Or else if they're very cool.  ;)
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: utonynashm on Jun 03, 2005, 01:48 PM
What Megan said^^^

I sometimes think...If not done creativly and tastefully, electronic beats and effects show lazyness...That's why I don't dig any techno or electronic dance music and shit...It seems so emotionless...no soul...you know?

But I like it when some elements of electronics are used to layer and create vibes in real songs...

It is harder to sit and write and craft a soild song on an instrument...anyone could push buttons and make things sound cool...

sorry lil' rant there...
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Jun 03, 2005, 01:51 PM
That said, I think Cobra is an excellent example of a well-crafted electronic song, though it might border on the edge of over-indulgence.
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: Billo on Jun 03, 2005, 07:24 PM
The greatest drummer is already driving. No substitute, no electronica
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: Sal Paradise on Jun 05, 2005, 01:11 PM
So, now we know the new album is going to be called Z.
I like it.
Title: Re: New Album - New Sound?
Post by: TheMadHatter on Jun 06, 2005, 03:14 AM
That new song "Off the Record"and the other new ones i,ve heard live sound pretty different.For one,it begins with a 70,s detective show theme.