_stretts Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I just bought tickets to see these guys play in a fancy chapel in Chicago. I'm incredibly excited! Nice! It will be amazing. They are playing in my hometown next year, super pumped for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvismcvegas Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yeah, I don't get the Yanqui U.X.O hate, Motherfucker = Redeemer part 1 and 2 are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Said no one ever. Except for some people some of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yanqui is not a bad listen by any stretch of the imagination, and I'm definitely "in the mood" for it every once in a while. But all in all, I think it's my least favorite of their discography. That being said, even the "weakest" GY!BE album is head and shoulders above the majority of post-rock out there. The Motherfucker = Redeemer suite is indeed magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I celebrate the entire catalog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 As do I, but I still feel like it's possible to rank the good amongst the great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 To me 'Yanqui' has always been their 'epic' so to speak, because 'Skinny Fists' lacks in quality to be. When ranking from good to great, 'Skinny Fists' is at the start of my list. 'Sleep' is definitely among my favorite moments of theirs, but for the rest of the record I find it to be too sketchy and even a little tiresome at many points to be thoroughly enjoyed in its entirety. It still is a good record and I regularly enjoy parts of it (one side at a time), but I enjoy their other albums more when listened to in full. And 'Yanqui' the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Skinny Fists is their masterpiece IMHO. What makes it so great is that you get all these different styles/moods/sounds over the course of the album that are all intertwined beautifully into this epic double album. I personally love field recordings, tape loops, found sounds etc. If all they did was rock out, or do the loud/soft thing for two hours that would get tiresome. While I do think Yanqui is a great, (and better than the last two albums) my criticism of it is that it is a bit too lengthy and not that varied. But with that said, it's still a great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yeah, I think I'm with Robes on that one. Pretty interesting that we have polar opposite opinions on the band, Eliminator – there's not really a single moment of Skinny Fists that I'd cut. It definitely has that "journey" feeling to it, thanks in large to the variety. The heights it achieves and the abstract depths that it explores are stellar; even after all these years, I can't get over the bliss that is the 19-minute closer. That song gives me chills and takes me places. I'm all for varying opinions, though, so more power to you if Yanqui does the trick. There is no right and wrong answer to a favorite Godspeed record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yeah, I think I'm with Robes on that one. Pretty interesting that we have polar opposite opinions on the band, Eliminator – there's not really a single moment of Skinny Fists that I'd cut. It definitely has that "journey" feeling to it, thanks in large to the variety. The heights it achieves and the abstract depths that it explores are stellar; even after all these years, I can't get over the bliss that is the 19-minute closer. That song gives me chills and takes me places. I'm all for varying opinions, though, so more power to you if Yanqui does the trick. There is no right and wrong answer to a favorite Godspeed record. It's in fact a pretty favorable observation toward Godspeed. We share a great appreciation of their whole catalog, but favor different characteristics of it. They succeeded in everything they've done thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I still maintain that "Blaise Bailey Finnegan III" is one of the best songs ever made. Haunting and powerful for a full 17 minutes. None of their pre-hiatus full-lengths have too many faults, honestly. Each has their moments. The end of "Storm" is definitely a high point that comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I celebrate the entire catalogThis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I still maintain that "Blaise Bailey Finnegan III" is one of the best songs ever made. Haunting and powerful for a full 17 minutes. None of their pre-hiatus full-lengths have too many faults, honestly. Each has their moments. The end of "Storm" is definitely a high point that comes to mind. i agree, the music is great but the interview is kinda meh after a few listens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 i agree, the music is great but the interview is kinda meh after a few listens Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Nah. too political. not always what i'm in the mood for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Moya.... because someone had to, before this page turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 too political. not always what i'm in the mood for. The nuances are what make it so great, though. Even after hearing that EP 20+ times, I still pick up on little things in the way he talks. No one listen is the same, but maybe I'm listening way too intently for that to be considered interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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