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1 minute ago, Derek™ said:

Discogs would have you believe otherwise.

user avatar explains the discrepancy...

My initial reaction is the same. Phoenix was amazing, but I admit that all of David's albums are big growers for me. I'm hoping this hits a lot harder after a few more listens.

The new mix sounds like it was leaning into clarity and more sparkling top end compared to the original. I honestly may prefer the original for it's vibe, but this is an interesting alternative.

Anyone expecting this to be anything more than an overpriced/oversized CD is fooling themselves.

On 1/15/2022 at 5:03 AM, bonedigger said:

My first press copy of this has a pressing defect during Rape Me, a small dimple which causes the needle to jump, I'm guessing this was caused by a dirty stamper?  Anyway, I've only seen this lightly referenced on discogs so I'm thinking maybe it was only present for one batch of this pressing, can anyone else speak to their pressing having or not having this defect?  I've always wanted to buy a clean copy of this but haven't motivated on it 

I recently listened to my copy again and it has no defects. Very clean. I love this mix.

oof, that cover art...

These songs are really forgettable. I could probably put together an album of decent songs from the last several albums, but mostly Coheed doesn't really have any magic for me anymore. I still listen to SSTB regularly - I love the raw energy and production on that album. More recent albums have only been purchased when I find them in the used bin.

yay!

24 minutes ago, porkdad said:

been a follower for a long time and am surprised by how consistent it's been. 

same. Keep doing the lord's work.

LOL'd

I bought the Vols I & II CD set at a Circuit City on release day. That statement does not make sense anymore. 

Yeah, the fact that Kristen reached out to at least some of them and was ignored is super shitty. Fuck these dudes.

4 hours ago, Derek™ said:

There’s like 1-3 of us who are over splatters.  I’m just vocal about it.

I'm over color vinyl in general. Splits and especially tri-color splits can fuck right off. Occasionally I get a color variant that I think looks great, and fits the album well, but most of it is trashy looking and has the potential to compromise the audio.

WTF. Fuck that guy. I don't understand how people like this exist.

This album is really solid. I think it's their best post-reunion material. I will probably end up picking this up eventually. 

For anyone who missed out on the Dirty Three Oceans Songs boxset a few months ago: Touch & Go just put some leftover copies up on their webstore. Really happy to order one, but I'll be more relieved when it actually shows up.

1 minute ago, Noseykyle said:

If you want to listen to it on your turntable, it provides an affordable alternative.

That's debatable. It's arguments like this that drive prices for boots to $75. Both prices are stupid.

18 minutes ago, Noseykyle said:

$1,500 for an OG pressing is obscene.

That doesn't justify the other obscenity...

repress of Electra is huge news. I wonder if it will be complete in terms of the bonus tracks released across different CD versions. I have an original, but will gladly double dip

yeah, price is rough for a 3LP

54 minutes ago, daniele said:

The kings of the cashgrabbers are back......

^ this. I want to buy their albums, but this shit is annoying. I don't give a shit about color vinyl, but a $15 upcharge is bananas.

1 hour ago, phelansegur said:

Exactly what I thought, too .. these are the best Wollard vocals in a HWM record since The New What Next

This song has some The New What Next vibes, which I know is divisive for some, but I love it. Really curious to hear more now.

That sounds really decent. Like others, I wasn't into the last album. This sounds promising though!

21 minutes ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said:

Crazy to think it's been almost 20 years since they released something actually worthwhile.

eh. I really liked There are Rules. The Simple Science EP is pretty solid too. I couldn't get into Problems, mostly because of the brick-walled production.

I may be tempted to double dip on this to get the unreleased songs

Glad these are available again, but really not a fan of that artwork. Glad I have a copy with the original art.

23 minutes ago, Derek™ said:

It's not as imminent as the YT reissue but the band has repeatedly mentioned that a lot of material was cut from Rock Action in 2001.  There's been tentative plans to release it alongside Rock Action in a deluxe box, but they allegedly want to make it extra special and give it the love it deserves... and for the time being, they just can't.  (Whether that's financially or from a time / energy standpoint, I'm not sure.)  So, maybe someday.  If it's as elaborate as they're suggesting it'd be, I have no doubt it'll include MFMK and that will totally work for me.

I would love to see that Rock Action box happen.

The Rave Tapes and HWND boxes are great, and they seem to use that same box style for all their deluxe editions (just varying depth). YT is the only box I am missing, aside from the Central Belters comp, which seemed unnecessary. I'd love to see them go all out for an updated Young Team deluxe box set.