raindownonme23 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 So actually I'm going to differ from everyone who posted earlier. I think this album is actually the one that best flows from start to end. There's a drop in the second half of TGG but I stuck with this through the whole thing. The only song that I don't really like is "Stained Glass Ceilings" because it doesn't have that much movement, just slow and then heavy with Jason's part. "A song for Patsy Cline" is super interesting rhythmically. I like how it's slower for the verses and then very broken between. Somehow the "broken-ness" drags you to the next verse nicely. "A Song for Ernest Hemingway" is probably the most interesting because it just jumps between the slower sung parts and group melodies and fast rock bits. Actually the shortest song on the record minus the Intro/"Outro" At first listen I hated Jason's part in "Stained Glass Ceilings" but the second time around it grew quite a bit on me. It's not supposed to mesh very well. I like how he does go from screaming to a high hum in the same sentence. "You In January" is also super interesting because it's basically a love song, but it's like they avoided the clichés of one by simply telling it from a male perspective. So my shitty review aside, can we talk about themes? The earlier songs seem to indicate an antagonistic approach to religion such as in "I don’t think he even knew your name. I refused to kneel or pray." "This god damn machine; hungry and heartless. My whole generation got lost in the margin. We put our faith in you. You turned a profit. Now we’re drowning here under your waves." and "If these motherfuckers made it to heaven, they’d burn the bridge when they got across." from 'Stained Glass Ceilings' but then at the very end he says "Mom, I want you to know I’m letting everything you taught me guide me home." In the interviews for his Aaron West project he noted that he was raised Catholic and knew a bunch of stuff about it but didn't really practice. So would you say that basically the real theme here is something more like 'Have faith and fight for heaven, but it's not in what pastors teach you.'? I agree with pretty much everything you said... In my opinion this is their best album to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woah_dood49 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That Hottopic variant looks incredible. Really pleased with some Hottopic variants lately like the new Neck Deep album, they've really been matching the artwork well. Excited to listen to this album and see them on tour with MCS. Don't know why so many people hate on them in this thread... I didn't get into "GO" and probably won't listen to their new album, but "I Am the Movie", "Commit This To memory", and "My Dinosaur Life" are fantastic albums IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureIsOutThere Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 If anybody finds an HT copy in North Jersey, post please! I called about 5 stores that said they didn't have it yet. Wethinkblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle071893 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 If anybody finds an HT copy in North Jersey, post please! I called about 5 stores that said they didn't have it yet. You may wanna try on the 11th or so because it still isn't even up online, which makes me seem to think it'll be up a week from today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I actually like the JB part... andyk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 My Hot Topic in Oregon had them so I picked one up. Looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I actually like the JB part... same andyk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throughbeingcruel Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I actually like the JB part...Haven't heard it yet but I'm sure I'll love it. He's one of my favorite vocalists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wethinkblue Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 If anybody finds an HT copy in North Jersey, post please! I called about 5 stores that said they didn't have it yet. If I find one I'll let you know JDog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Haven't heard it yet but I'm sure I'll love it. He's one of my favorite vocalists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 When is this going online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVHX Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 When is this going onlineWas just trying to figure out the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc32137 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Listening on Apple Music right now. About halfway through it and so far it's good, but I'm not connecting to it as much as TGG. It's definitely gonna take multiple listens (and a lyric sheet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsky9 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 It's up on Amazon now, just ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinji Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I have a feeling they're going to chart pretty high with this album, at least all the shops I went into today all sold out "instantly" they said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirensongofra Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 MerchNow sent me a download link for this today even though I didnt preorder it. Gotta say this album is incredible. Definitely a fan from the first listen and now i really can't wait to see them in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 shit i hope these things come with download codes. ordered from amazon, don't want to get shafted with vinyl only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 My Hot Topic variant had a mp3 code with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okami Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 It's online now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah511 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 The JB part is just kind of... There, for me. It doesn't ruin the song, but I don't think it helps either. This is coming from someone who's favorite pierce the veil song is the one with him, and I'm a fan of the blackest beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aellerton Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 HT is up, and 15% off vinyl today with code SCHOOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb_enjoys_vinyl Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I didn't know you had to type the coupon code twice... Ended up buying full price but whatever glad to get this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemeterytapes Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Did Hot Topic ship-to-store with the discount code - came out to $22-something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Finally got a chance to listen to this today. Just not feeling it much. It's fine - just nothing I feel like I would listen to much at all. The first track into the second is definitely the high point of the album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 so my record arrived from amazon in some newfangled high-tech packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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