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Title: What did you all think of Evil Urges?
Post by: TheManaconda on Feb 08, 2009, 12:37 AM
I'm curious to know what you all thought of Evil Urges
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Post by: MickeyReds on Feb 08, 2009, 12:39 AM
Hold on.......let me check..........AWESOME!
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Post by: weeniebeenie on Feb 08, 2009, 01:49 AM
I love it.
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Post by: xmascriminal on Feb 08, 2009, 02:27 AM
When I first got it:  :) :-?
Now:  :D
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Post by: the sun and moon on Feb 08, 2009, 03:09 AM
Fantastico! But it took some getting used to. Though, I loved "I'm Amazed" from the start.
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Post by: hizzo on Feb 08, 2009, 03:44 AM
I quite love it, but it's not my favorite MMJ album.
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Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 08, 2009, 12:57 PM
Probably their worst album, but I still like it a lot.

Ive been listening to it much more than any of their other albums the last few months too
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Post by: Sassbox on Feb 08, 2009, 02:25 PM
My least favorite by far.  And at the risk of getting stoned (as in thrown at me) when I see y'all next, I absolutely do not like Librarian.  At all.  Is there something wrong with me?  Don't answer that.
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Post by: Janet on Feb 08, 2009, 03:31 PM
I really like it and think it stands up well against their entire body of work.  

And Sassbox, I'm with you on Librarian.  To me, it is a like a novelty song.  
Title: Re: What did you all think of Evil Urges?
Post by: ycartrob on Feb 08, 2009, 03:38 PM
QuoteMy least favorite by far.  And at the risk of getting stoned (as in thrown at me) when I see y'all next, I absolutely do not like Librarian.  At all.  Is there something wrong with me?  Don't answer that.

I don't like Librarian either. I like it when I don't think about what it's about, or don' listen to the lyrics, but some of the lines are cool (everything would be good/if everyobody gave/like everybody could), but I don't see the relationship with the librarian, plus, the idea of the "sexy librarian" and "simple little beauty"  etc... all that doesn't appeal to me. However, if people like it, then that's cool, too.

Having said that, Evil Urges is the perfect album for where the band is. I can't wait to hear what's next!
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Post by: goose on Feb 08, 2009, 06:06 PM
i think it is great.  I also believe it is wonderful that the boys have 5 full lengths, all different, and i love them all.  It depends on my mood somedays as to which i listen to.
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Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 08, 2009, 08:44 PM
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QuoteMy least favorite by far.  And at the risk of getting stoned (as in thrown at me) when I see y'all next, I absolutely do not like Librarian.  At all.  Is there something wrong with me?  Don't answer that.

I don't like Librarian either. I like it when I don't think about what it's about, or don' listen to the lyrics, but some of the lines are cool (everything would be good/if everyobody gave/like everybody could), but I don't see the relationship with the librarian, plus, the idea of the "sexy librarian" and "simple little beauty"  etc... all that doesn't appeal to me. However, if people like it, then that's cool, too.

Having said that, Evil Urges is the perfect album for where the band is. I can't wait to hear what's next!

How do sexy librarians not appeal to you?? Are crotchety old cashiers at Rite Aid more your style??

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9-h47fqMWOU/SLK2Oy1xhII/AAAAAAAAAYg/uZAV_aZJqEs/s400/Sexy+librarian+-0e015e6811c8dc4b1ca7a0a9727bdb5.jpg)
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Post by: ycartrob on Feb 08, 2009, 09:54 PM
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How do sexy librarians not appeal to you?? Are crotchety old cashiers at Rite Aid more your style??

it's such an old, worn out cliche, I think that's why. Sexy nurse, sexy school teacher, sexy librarian, sexy mom, etc...

Now, if you got an ode to crotchety old cashiers at Rite Aid, then I might be down with it (but she has to be sexy).
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Post by: Ghostess on TV on Feb 08, 2009, 11:10 PM
My least favorite too.. Although I am always happy to hear Evil Urges and Touch Me Part 2 live.  It's still a great album.
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Post by: songdiver on Feb 09, 2009, 05:47 PM
maybe the most important album since Flaming Lips' Yoshimi...
The lyrics are pure genius.  A real call to humans for a revolution in humanity, and reminds us that it is completely natural to act upon our primal urges...do as thou wilt.  An anarchy album disguised as a versatile and pretty rock opera.  Glorious!
That's what I think of this album
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Post by: rcs on Feb 09, 2009, 05:52 PM
Quotemaybe the most important album since Flaming Lips' Yoshimi...
The lyrics are pure genius.  A real call to humans for a revolution in humanity, and reminds us that it is completely natural to act upon our primal urges...do as thou wilt.  An anarchy album disguised as a versatile and pretty rock opera.  Glorious!
That's what I think of this album

Wow.  Very well put.  That's how I feel about it but wasn't able to express it properly.  Thanks!
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Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 09, 2009, 06:05 PM
I think this "Devil's Peanut Butter" song or whatever its really called shouldve definitely been on EU.

If they didnt want to cut off a song, then they shouldve at least included it. This song rawks
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Post by: aMillionDreams on Feb 09, 2009, 07:11 PM
That song is an outtake from Z.
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Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 09, 2009, 07:31 PM
EU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.
Title: Re: What did you all think of Evil Urges?
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 09, 2009, 07:33 PM
QuoteEU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.

Transition into what.... :-?
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Post by: dragonboy on Feb 09, 2009, 07:36 PM
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QuoteEU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.

Transition into what.... :-?
Taking over from the likes of U2, Coldplay & Radiohead etc as the biggest band in the world!!!  :o
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Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 09, 2009, 07:43 PM
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QuoteEU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.

Transition into what.... :-?
Taking over from the likes of U2, Coldplay & Radiohead etc as the biggest band in the world!!!  :o

Many bands eventually venture into new and/or uncharted creative territory and do so with a transition album - which contains a little of the old and something completely new and challenging.  
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Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 09, 2009, 07:45 PM
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QuoteEU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.

Transition into what.... :-?
Taking over from the likes of U2, Coldplay & Radiohead etc as the biggest band in the world!!!  :o

Many bands eventually venture into new and/or uncharted creative territory and do so with a transition album - which contains a little of the old and something completely new and challenging.  

I hope they dont stray too much further from their roots   :-/
Title: Re: What did you all think of Evil Urges?
Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 09, 2009, 07:54 PM
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QuoteEU is my least favourite, including their EPs. Some songs I like though, and the album's tracks come off far better live. That being said, I think EU is a perfect transition album.

Transition into what.... :-?
Taking over from the likes of U2, Coldplay & Radiohead etc as the biggest band in the world!!!  :o

Many bands eventually venture into new and/or uncharted creative territory and do so with a transition album - which contains a little of the old and something completely new and challenging.  

I hope they dont stray too much further from their roots   :-/

That's the worry for me too.

Is Evil Urges a transition or just a self-contained experimental album?

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Post by: kydiddle on Feb 09, 2009, 08:04 PM
EU is great. It's not my favorite of their albums (hello, At Dawn), but it's awesome in its own way.

I never want my favorite bands (or any decent musician) to come out with the exact same sound on their next album. I think EU shows the band has talent and guts. Jim could write 4,000 songs in the old style and I'd love them all, but variety is nice. Seeing where they take their skills is great.

With that said. I don't want the EU sound to stick around forever.
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Post by: ALady on Feb 09, 2009, 08:18 PM
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I never want my favorite bands (or any decent musician) to come out with the exact same sound on their next album. I think EU shows the band has talent and guts. Jim could write 4,000 songs in the old style and I'd love them all, but variety is nice. Seeing where they take their skills is great.

Beautifully stated, ky.  I have been having this exact same discussion on another board for what seems like months now.  Thank you for making me realize I'm not a) alone and b) going insane.
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Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 09, 2009, 08:53 PM
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I never want my favorite bands (or any decent musician) to come out with the exact same sound on their next album. I think EU shows the band has talent and guts. Jim could write 4,000 songs in the old style and I'd love them all, but variety is nice. Seeing where they take their skills is great.

Beautifully stated, ky.  I have been having this exact same discussion on another board for what seems like months now.  Thank you for making me realize I'm not a) alone and b) going insane.

I totally agree. There's nothing more boring than bands that put out the same albums over and over. However, I'm no fan of the new direction of Kings of Leon, the later Radiohead albums (excluding In Rainbows) etc...

At least EU is interesting and creates (sometimes) passionate discussions and/or reactions.
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Post by: touchingmept2 on Feb 09, 2009, 09:02 PM
all alone at the end of the day.
eu is definitely my favorite.
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Post by: Bumbeli on Feb 10, 2009, 04:52 PM
I think it's really great, both Touch me I'm going to scream are superb songs and most of the other songs are atleast really great.
Title: Re: What did you all think of Evil Urges?
Post by: The DARK on Feb 10, 2009, 05:20 PM
I like to think of it as a scenic overlook rather than a majestic peak...it's not as good as Z, At Dawn, or It Still Moves, but its a record they needed to make. They can go anywhere they want from here. They've let out the evil urges; now they need to build on them.
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Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 10, 2009, 05:25 PM
QuoteI like to think of it as a scenic overlook rather than a majestic peak...it's not as good as Z, At Dawn, or It Still Moves, but its a record they needed to make. They can go anywhere they want from here. They've let out the evil urges; now they need to build on them.

Well put. That's why I think it's a transition album.