DecayToDeath Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Just finished The Lonesome Crowded West, and I'm kinda hoping it's an acquired taste. I think that the instrumentation is great, but I think Isaac Brock tends to hinge on annoying. Does it have to grow on me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just finished The Lonesome Crowded West, and I'm kinda hoping it's an acquired taste. I think that the instrumentation is great, but I think Isaac Brock tends to hinge on annoying. Does it have to grow on me? What do you find annoying about his vocals, specifically? If it's his lisp, you're out of luck. Later albums feature better production that polish and smooth out his vocals, if that's your thing. I personally love the energy and fervor of his voice in earlier MM recordings, but to each his own. As far as "acquired taste" goes – I'd merely say that all of their albums get a lot better with familiarity and revisits. They really came together and made sense for me after 3-4 listens each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 What do you find annoying about his vocals, specifically? If it's his lisp, you're out of luck. Later albums feature better production that polish and smooth out his vocals, if that's your thing. I personally love the energy and fervor of his voice in earlier MM recordings, but to each his own. As far as "acquired taste" goes – I'd merely say that all of their albums get a lot better with familiarity and revisits. They really came together and made sense for me after 3-4 listens each. No, I actually find the lisp to be a unique flair. I enjoy that. I think his off-key wailing is a bit of an annoyance. But I'm not one to give up on music like this. I wasn't sold on Thom Yorke's vocal style at first, but after I heard OK Computer 3 or 4 times, I was hooked. I'll certainly revisit these albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Got it today. I'll post pics in a few, because I know shlebs will ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Front, Back Inner sleeve, Inner sleeve. No photo of the vinyl, as you know what black 180 gram looks like. The positives? I have this and didn't pay an outrageous amount for it. It sounds great. Negatives? None really, just wishes. I wish it was a matte jacket, maybe with the horses embossed so they stick out slightly, spot gloss on those badboys? ::drool:: Also wish it was a gatefold. Both just personal preferences though. It really does sound phenomenal though. Eliminator Jr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiverse Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I need to sell something ASAP so I can pick up a copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you ;P I can't wait to hear Night on the Sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I need to sell something ASAP so I can pick up a copyKidney. Thank you ;P I can't wait to hear Night on the Sun. So goooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceghost Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I got mine yesterday and it sounds amazing. Already listening a second time right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellowtooth Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My local Bullmoose is stocking these now - any word on a variant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My local Bullmoose is stocking these now - any word on a variant? Don't think anything has been said yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Update on my MM discography run: I'm in the middle of The Moon & Antarctica and it's really fuckin' good. WAY better than the last few. My interest in the band has been renewed! stl_ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceghost Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Update on my MM discography run: I'm in the middle of The Moon & Antarctica and it's really fuckin' good. WAY better than the last few. My interest in the band has been renewed! That's my favorite MM album. Actually my favorite album of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiverse Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Finally sold something and was able to pick this up+ some changewooooooI can't wait for this to be constantly spinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downisthenewup87 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 this is the holy trio imo. especially LCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Update on my MM discography run: I'm in the middle of The Moon & Antarctica and it's really fuckin' good. WAY better than the last few. My interest in the band has been renewed! This album is probably where I developed a love for MM. I heard it when music started becoming a big deal to me. Glad you like it. What'd you think of "stars are projectors"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 This album is probably where I developed a love for MM. I heard it when music started becoming a big deal to me. Glad you like it. What'd you think of "stars are projectors"? Didn't pay much attention to track listing, I just enjoyed it as an album. I did, however, pay attention to titles on Building Nothing Out of Something, which I'm just finishing up now. I dig it, and the standouts to me are "Never Ending Math Equation" and "A Life of Arctic Sounds". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhcp02 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Maybe Newbury will do a variant on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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