I've heard similar complaints (though none comparing it to Frampton yet; that's all you Wally), and I just don't get 'em. I've listened to the album several times and it grows on me all the more each time. Of course, I was never this familiar with Cookie Mountain, but I do know that that was their best to date. Is this better than Cookie Mountain? Um, I dunno. It's different. And it suits me fine for what it is.Walter said:Gotta say, this album's been a real disappointment. Ive listened to it twice through and it's just not as ambitious as Cookie Mountain. I honestly thought I was listening to Peter Frampton at one point. Ugh.
Yes, I think Cookie Mountain was their pinnacle, no pun intended.The Perineum Falcon said:I've heard similar complaints (though none comparing it to Frampton yet; that's all you Wally), and I just don't get 'em. I've listened to the album several times and it grows on me all the more each time. Of course, I was never this familiar with Cookie Mountain, but I do know that that was their best to date. Is this better than Cookie Mountain? Um, I dunno. It's different. And it suits me fine for what it is.
I don't really pay much attention to Pitchfork, and yes, i agree, the site in general is page to page douchebaggery and snobbishness, but here I will agree with them.Walter said:Yes, I think Cookie Mountain was their pinnacle, no pun intended.
And OF COURSE, since I hated the new album, Pitchfork LOVES it. It's nearly always the case. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/145780-tv-on-the-radio-dear-science
NightCrawler said:Long songs need more dynamics or trance-like inducing riffs (like in stoner/doom) to keep me interested.
Griffith said:Speaking of Death Magnetic and dynamics, how many people have listened to the Guitar Hero 3 rip? It's really the only way to actually hear the album as far as I'm concerned. Passages come to life that just sounded like static mush on the overloud and clippy CD release. It's a shame really.
Also, for those interested in the new AC/DC coming out later this month, check out the Nerd's take on their old releases and how they got fucked up. A good view for anyone really interested in their catalogue.
http://blip.tv/play/AdCfNI
And I'll say it again, hardest working guy on the Internet.
The Perineum Falcon said:Yep.
Good thing the album measures up, then.Walter said:That is a rad cover.
Hahahaha, we'll see what happens come Nov. 25. Maybe Axle will need a few more years to fine-tune it.Griffith said:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9111034&type=product&id=1925067
Walter said:Hahahaha, we'll see what happens come Nov. 25. Maybe Axlewill need a few more years to fine-tune it.
Also, I think the cover art they have displayed there works perfectly.
The Perineum Falcon said:Not to pussify things again or anything, but i've been listening to these guys lately:
Full of sweet melodies and choral harmonies; a perfect listen for the coming fall.
and here's the sweet softness of their first single: =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKN