dylanbyronfoy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 As much as I don't want to encourage people to download the leak, I want to hear more people gush about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 What I think is really noteworthy and interesting is that the title is Beach Music, yet in my opinion this is the most suffocating release of his. Instead of spacious relaxation, the majority of the album instilled a constant, tense static energy; continually straining. In many songs, every movement of rhythm seems sedated yet constricted. Each clash of gentle synth-organ moan against slit-eyed acoustics swaying the itch-scratching electric sputters throughout.. It's hefty with infinite depth but I personally don't feel most of it to be spacious; rather walled-in, contemplative and focused in it's sparsity. The few tracks which do open up enough do evoke the beach feels are the only tracks where I felt that tense energy to loosen up enough for passive relaxation (which is what "Beach Music" invokes for me). Which is odd in the best way. The majority of the album; the down-tempo, pensive, stationary, "cold" atmospheric tracks somehow constrict and stress and strain so tensely. It's jaw-gritting, imo. The few upbeat songs instill the exact opposite energy for me.. Snot is the only track I found gentle enough to relax and have my mind drift away to, the rest of the album was so immediate and demanding (in the best way.) Though I suppose it is worth noting that moment of calm and relaxation (arguably the most upbeat song, which is interestingly contradictory) follows Station, a corroding clashing distorted melody reminiscent of the tongue in cheek classic "don't worry, be happy" so.. man i love this album dylanbyronfoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 just listened to the album, fucking amazing, still kicking myself for not getting that special edition in time. sad about missing out but happy that this record is doing great in sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 weird cute vid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah, came in here to post the vid too. But also enjoyed this tidbit of info from the rolling stone article The spacey synth-pop dreamer "Salt" began life as a fairly straightforward guitar song, says Giannascoli, "but I knew that a real drum kit would seal the deal too much, and I didn't want it to be a neatly wrapped thing like that." So he tinkered with his girlfriend's vintage Yamaha keyboard until he found a drum-machine patch with the right feel — soft as a pillow, and ever so slightly disorienting. "The riff just came from me sitting in my room, fucking around for a while until I came up with something," he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanbyronfoy Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Have the Brite Boy melody stuck in my head all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelnine59 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This thread is gettting me excited for the album now, one more month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsuodaironman Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This CD hasn't left my car for the past week. At first I thought it was okay, but now I LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsuodaironman Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 It's obviously shit for a lot of reasons that it leaked way in advance (particularly for Domino), but hopefully some good will come of it. I know for a fact that Alex has such a cult following and that 90% of the people in this thread have bought the record already (some people more than once). Really hope the new label sign will eventually gives him more listeners. Of course I can't speak for Alex but I'm sure he's somewhat happy that people are finally hearing it -- even if it is a little early. That being said, first impressions are that it's incredible. Walk is giving me Skipper vibes so it's an instant A+ for me. Every time I hear Skipper I get goosebumps. What a perfect song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This CD hasn't left my car for the past week. At first I thought it was okay, but now I LOVE it! Same here, man! And I'm a delivery driver so I spend at least four to six hours a day in the car; since this released it's been the only album i've been playing! tetsuodaironman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshman150 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 For me Ready is by far the best Alex G song. The album as a whole for me isn't as good as DSU or Rules, but still pretty great. Very stoked to hear the live bonus LP now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 This record is awesome. Better than DSU in my opinion. nickelnine59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 did everyone who is talking about listening to this download a leak or something? thought it didn't come out til October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 did everyone who is talking about listening to this download a leak or something? thought it didn't come out til October. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsuodaironman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 This record is awesome. Better than DSU in my opinion. I don't know about that. They're both pretty neck and neck IMO. But "Salt" is soooooo good. I have to listen to that track anytime I play Beach Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I don't know about that. They're both pretty neck and neck IMO. But "Salt" is soooooo good. I have to listen to that track anytime I play Beach Music. I agree, but I usually prefer sonically "cooler" atmospheres so I gotta say Beach Music may be my favorite of his now. DSU with it's excellent use of "warmth" is equally incredible in it's own way though. But I'm with you on "Salt!!' it's like laying on a herd of fluffy sheep at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Definitely better than DSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsuodaironman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Definitely better than DSU Better than Trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshman150 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Better than Trick? I personally never liked trick for some reason. Still have the vinyl tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I personally never liked trick for some reason. Still have the vinyl tho but So and Advice tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanbyronfoy Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That little weird noise in Ready Also, Look Out is one of the best songs Alex has ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsuodaironman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I personally never liked trick for some reason. Still have the vinyl tho Can I buy or trade you for your copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erthan Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 That little weird noise in Ready Also, Look Out is one of the best songs Alex has ever made Look Out -> Brite Boy is such good track placement. What a great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshman150 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Can I buy or trade you for your copy? I actually have an unopened copy of trick I'd be willing to sell/trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betawaves Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I actually have an unopened copy of trick I'd be willing to sell/trade I'm interested, hook a brotha up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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