The Butcha Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 My TR order just shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHerbalLife Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So it seems TRL is shipping these earlier than their own website. Bummed for me but yay for everyone else Holding out for the vinyl to unveil it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneboon Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Merchline did not sent any shipment notification, not sure if they do that. But likely waiting a bit longer for the blue version Curious about the packaging though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aellerton Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Got my copy from TRL in yesterday. Packaging is similar to Take Care - multi panel gatefold and a slip cover. The gatefold is a bit tricky to open, but I like the decision to have a translucent A/B and opaque C/D, makes the etching stand out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Really not digging this album. Whilst I am glad they changed up their sound I just don't find this very interesting at all. There's just no feels or anything that really has me wanting to take another listen. Nah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Agreed with above statement. Aside from a few parts throughout the album that I really like, it's pretty boring overall. Still looking forward to seeing them live again at some point. They haven't played in WI since I saw them in '08.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Super disappointing record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneboon Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 im loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You guys are tripping. I can already tell that this album is better than Take Care... which isn't a bad record, but still overstays its welcome outside of the couple of stellar tracks. I've given Wilderness 4-5 thorough listens at this point – it's definitely a new direction for the band, and I think that kind of change was necessary at this point in their catalog. There's not a single song I find myself considering to skip, personally, and if anything this is the first EITS that feels a bit short in my books. The only questionable moment I have with it is on Infinite Orbit - I believe it's called - where the song hits full stride and introduces a promising melody and then abruptly wraps up before doing anything with it. The whole production of the record is pretty enjoyable to my ears; there are moments when the band is thunderous and (dare I say) darker than they've ever sounded. Drums definitely shine on a few tracks, while textures and general layering take emphasis over just the guitars, which were the star of the show for the last 3 albums or so. I don't know, I'm pretty happy with it. It's different but it's also brief and easily revisitable, and I find myself picking up on new bits to appreciate with each pass-through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I was getting worried, but if Derek digs it then it's good semi-sarcastic, I rarely find myself disagreeing with Derek's tastes (where our tastes overlap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo 2 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Super disappointing record. some of their worst work jack8urt0n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I was getting worried, but if Derek digs it then it's good semi-sarcastic, I rarely find myself disagreeing with Derek's tastes (where our tastes overlap). <3 I'm eager to hear more opinions. I don't know what everyone else was expecting from this album, but based off the first 2 singles I'd say that delivers a breath of fresh air they've teased for the last few months. It retains my interest pretty well, but maybe I'm just easy to please. I wouldn't call myself a diehard EITS fanboy, either, but I'm definitely content with it. Probably going to run through it again this morning to build that vinyl hype. The fact Halo 2 regards it as awful should cement your reassurance that it's worth pre-ordering. daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think this album is really good, and I'm sure it is one that is going to get better with each successive listen. I've been a fan of EITS for years, and they'e never done anything bad. But... I'm happy to see them venture in recent years from the same delay-driven crescendo guitar anthems that have been emulated by every carbon-copy post-rock band under the sun. Those Who Tell the Truth is still one of my favorites, and The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place is brilliant, but they started to fall into repeat mode after that. I didn't dislike All of a Sudden or Take Care, but I felt they were capable of more. The Prince Avalanche soundtrack got me really excited for EITS again (that album really gets me in the feels), and I'm glad to see them experimenting with different sounds, textures, and directions. I'm sure their time spent exploring other projects has also helped. I don't care what the naysayers think, this band is still amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I didn't care for the last couple of soundtracks but I'll likely revisit them once I hear the new album. I really hope they play Seattle again soon, they skipped us and just played Sasquatch last time, which I had no interest in. I've seen them 3-4 times in small venues and they were amazing every time, probably my favorite band in that environment. I also saw them open for NIN in Vegas, which was also good but not the same, especially with all the NIN fans who didn't care and were babbling on while the band was playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I didn't care for the last couple of soundtracks but I'll likely revisit them once I hear the new album. I really hope they play Seattle again soon, they skipped us and just played Sasquatch last time, which I had no interest in. I've seen them 3-4 times in small venues and they were amazing every time, probably my favorite band in that environment. I also saw them open for NIN in Vegas, which was also good but not the same, especially with all the NIN fans who didn't care and were babbling on while the band was playing. I'm hoping for a Seattle date soon too. Last time they played a headlining show was 2012 if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I didn't care for the last couple of soundtracks but I'll likely revisit them once I hear the new album. I really hope they play Seattle again soon, they skipped us and just played Sasquatch last time, which I had no interest in. I've seen them 3-4 times in small venues and they were amazing every time, probably my favorite band in that environment. I also saw them open for NIN in Vegas, which was also good but not the same, especially with all the NIN fans who didn't care and were babbling on while the band was playing.post rock bands transcend genres so I feel they get on some weird tours, it's a bummer people don't take more note of them sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Giving this a listen just now. Going to see them next month. Seen them a few times and it's always been decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceghost Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Found this on Instagram, apparently a tour variant. EHughes527, Skacel, jack8urt0n and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Wow that's nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glass realms Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Man, I hope they still have that tour variant when they get to LA in May. (Probably not.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 If someone wants to get me a tour press I'll trade ya my blue + extra $$ if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltagedrop Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 According to the hype sticker in this post, it looks like the splatter pressing is out of 1000: https://www.instagram.com/p/BDW2OAJR_Wn/ Would definitely grab that over the TRL red I ended up getting. Hopefully they'll have some whenever they come to Toronto. EHughes527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesewoodenideas Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Damn that tour variant looks great. Seeing them in Dublin so hope I can get one of these then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanishinghouse Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Found this on Instagram, apparently a tour variant. Dang, I hope these are still available in early May when I see them in Oakland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Sorry if I missed it, but are the retail copies presumed to be black? Dig that tour variant but they're playing two hours away here in AZ :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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