beardacus Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm really excited for this record. To me, Switchfoot has always been one of those bands that consistently releases quality music over the years. With that being said, ironically, I'm not too impressed with the two tracks released from the new LP; Float sounds oddly like a Prince tribute track.. and Live It Well sounds like the quintessential Switchfoot track that they seem to write for every record. As much as it sounds like I'm bashing these songs, I'm not. I was just hoping for more of a powerful two songs from the forthcoming record. But maybe they released these two tracks to show how diverse the record is going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 On 5/13/2016 at 5:02 PM, charlestonmusic said: I'm really excited for this record. To me, Switchfoot has always been one of those bands that consistently releases quality music over the years. With that being said, ironically, I'm not too impressed with the two tracks released from the new LP; Float sounds oddly like a Prince tribute track.. and Live It Well sounds like the quintessential Switchfoot track that they seem to write for every record. As much as it sounds like I'm bashing these songs, I'm not. I was just hoping for more of a powerful two songs from the forthcoming record. But maybe they released these two tracks to show how diverse the record is going to be? Float reminds me of something they'd do for O!G or maybe VV, which I like a lot. The 7/4 time signature really helps it groove along. Live It Well is exactly what you said, classic Switchfoot down to the "yeah" at the beginning and the large chorus. I will say, even with all its "heard that before" style, I like the lyrics/rhymes way better than on Fading West. A ton of the lyrics were easy rhymes in my opinion and weren't complex enough to me Any easy example of this is the first song off FW: it sounds too easy (for me) I’m trying to find where my place is I’m looking for my own oasis so close I can taste this the fear that love alone erases so I’m back to the basics I figure it’s time I face this Something a little different in Hello Hurricane where some words are slant rhymes and creates a more complex sentence: Everything I have I count as loss Everything I have is stripped away Before I started building I counted up these costs There’s nothing left for you to take away On the other hand, Live It Well, it's part of a longer idea and he pairs "door" with "funeral" and "song/wrong" with "dawn" I wanna sing with all my heart a lifelong song Even if some notes come out right and some come out wrong Cause I can't take none of that through the door Yeah, I'm living for more than just a funeral I wanna burn brighter than the dawn TL;DR: I love all their music and I'm happy with the new songs. I'm glad they sound more thought out. Looking forward to more TFP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Switchfoot and Relient K are going on a tour this fall to basically every place in America except the Northwest (of course). Dates at www.relientk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The vinyl version without ink scribbles all over it is down to $23.99 w/Prime on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Light-Shines-Through-LP/dp/B01FFU7TPS/ref=tmm_vnl_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1464109141&sr=1 Now that's a reasonable price. NorrisNuts and SpazzyMcGee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yeah, the shipping price on Switchfoot's site was crazy. Good price on the album with signatures though. SpazzyMcGee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 3 hours ago, thefavoriteplay said: Yeah, the shipping price on Switchfoot's site was crazy. Good price on the album with signatures though. Ya that's what I meant. The price isn't bad at all but the shipping is super lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorrisNuts Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 4 hours ago, combatchuckaa said: The vinyl version without ink scribbles all over it is down to $23.99 w/Prime on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Light-Shines-Through-LP/dp/B01FFU7TPS/ref=tmm_vnl_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1464109141&sr=1 Now that's a reasonable price. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 2 hours ago, combatchuckaa said: Ya that's what I meant. The price isn't bad at all but the shipping is super lame. True, I was just pointing out that the store didn't gouge for their signatures, it was the insane shipping that got you. I think it was $16 shipping for 1 copy and $22 shipping for 2 copies. So my brother and I combined our orders so it was like we got the record for $36 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SpazzyMcGee Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 New song for those who haven't heard: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Found a song on youtube not yet released from the album: beardacus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardacus Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure if anyone else feels this way, but to me, every track released so far has been extremely underwhelming.. which is really upsetting. I love this band and their releases have always been an instant love. But this one, it's going to take some time. Edited July 6, 2016 by charlestonmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardacus Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 16 hours ago, SpazzyMcGee said: Found a song on youtube not yet released from the album: But I do have to say, this is the most promising track I've yet to hear from the new record. SpazzyMcGee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm reading it's a mellower record. Get into a "mellow Switchfoot" mindset and it'll be less jarring when you hear the full album, I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Has anyone that has ordered this seen a shipping notice? I saw a signed copy on eBay and it makes me wonder if the Switchfoot store will ship soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyjacobsnerd Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 9 hours ago, thefavoriteplay said: Has anyone that has ordered this seen a shipping notice? I saw a signed copy on eBay and it makes me wonder if the Switchfoot store will ship soon. Earlier this week people who ordered direct were posting pictures at Jesusfreakhideout of their signed copies, so I would assume the copies ordered direct shipped last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 minute ago, jeremyjacobsnerd said: Earlier this week people who ordered direct were posting pictures at Jesusfreakhideout of their signed copies, so I would assume the copies ordered direct shipped last week. Cool, I saw the pictures of the copy on eBay and the package design looks nice. Double lyric/photo inner sleeves and gatefold jacket with more photos and credits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagruato Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 4 hours ago, jeremyjacobsnerd said: Earlier this week people who ordered direct were posting pictures at Jesusfreakhideout of their signed copies, so I would assume the copies ordered direct shipped last week. I ordered direct and haven't received mine yet. Haven't even received a shipping confirmation actually. They had said these should be received by release date, so starting to wonder if I should be worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 4 hours ago, tagruato said: I ordered direct and haven't received mine yet. Haven't even received a shipping confirmation actually. They had said these should be received by release date, so starting to wonder if I should be worried. Whenever I've ordered from their store (for whatever reason), I have never received a shipping confirmation and it just happens to show up so hoping it arrives today. Leaving for San Diego tomorrow morning to see the Bro Am, 9 year old dream coming true! tagruato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagruato Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, SpazzyMcGee said: Whenever I've ordered from their store (for whatever reason), I have never received a shipping confirmation and it just happens to show up so hoping it arrives today. Leaving for San Diego tomorrow morning to see the Bro Am, 9 year old dream coming true! That's awesome! I've always wanted to go to the Bro AM, but I haven't made it out there yet. I've had friends tell me it is so much fun. Enjoy! SpazzyMcGee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Not my picture but here's what it looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagruato Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 39 minutes ago, SpazzyMcGee said: Not my picture but here's what it looks like So I'm assuming yours didn't show up today then? Mine didn't either. I've got my fingers crossed for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Mine came today, luckily with no seam splits. I love the design of the jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagruato Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 16 minutes ago, thefavoriteplay said: Mine came today, luckily with no seam splits. I love the design of the jacket. Did you ever get a shipping notice, or did it just show up? Glad yours arrived safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, tagruato said: Did you ever get a shipping notice, or did it just show up? Glad yours arrived safely! 4 minutes ago, tagruato said: Did you ever get a shipping notice, or did it just show up? Glad yours arrived safely! 4 minutes ago, tagruato said: Did you ever get a shipping notice, or did it just show up? Glad yours arrived safely! Triple quote, oh baby... (Messed up board) That's the thing Tagruato, no shipping notice, but I have the USPS.com tracking service and I saw a package shipped from San Diego so I hoped I would get it. tagruato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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