abovetheearth Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would like as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would like as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemulis Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Glad I could help! I'm super curious to know what everyone thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'll take the FLAC, whenever you get a chance to upload it. Going to be a long wait for that physical copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If someone has an mp3 link to pass along, I'd be greatly appreciative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would also appreciate a link. Please and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkadea Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If someone has an mp3 link to pass along, I'd be greatly appreciative! I would also appreciate a link. Please and thank you. Uploading now. Will pass it along when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfactory Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 MP3 link please! (I am part of the group buy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Almost halfway through my first listen as I type this. Extremely good, as predicted, though those opening vocals were very jarring - I had to make sure I was listening to the correct album. This is a very long record; by my count, it's running at about 62 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkadea Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Almost halfway through my first listen as I type this. Extremely good, as predicted, though those opening vocals were very jarring - I had to make sure I was listening to the correct album. This is a very long record; by my count, it's running at about 62 minutes. About halfway through myself, and really loving just how big it sounds with the three guitarists. I thought Pills and Pillows, while a surprise, was very pleasantly so. Licht/Staub's sample from True Detective brought a big smile as well. Overall, the tension that permeates each song has me on edge for each new song that comes, but even more so to listen to it when it finally ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 holding out not really a cold shower issue, have so much new music still digesting from 2014 don't worry about spoiling, though, comment away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 holding out not really a cold shower issue, have so much new music still digesting from 2014 don't worry about spoiling, though, comment away! 2014? You must really be behind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wout apologized for not getting me the downloads and will later tonight. so theres that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Almost halfway through my first listen as I type this. Extremely good, as predicted, though those opening vocals were very jarring - I had to make sure I was listening to the correct album. yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wout apologized for not getting me the downloads and will later tonight. so theres that. Nice, can't wait to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 though those opening vocals were very jarring - I had to make sure I was listening to the correct album. I was the same It a good record but not sure if superior to their older releases...need a few more spins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 someone please send me the mp3 link! I buyed the rekord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurazz Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think I enjoy the s/t more, good release nonetheless. Like Don, I too am still digesting a lot of last minute 2015 albums and will probably have to go back and fix my top 10 for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This new Kokomo is seriously huggeeee. I really dig this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I love how abstract that opening song is. Or moreover, the vocals on it. Talk about a surefire way to grab your attention on a post-rock record. With that being said... I do dig how massive and dark this record gets – and the samples they used really do click with me – but after [only] one dedicated listen, I feel like there's a good portion of the record that sounds pretty formulaic for the genre. For me, a fair bit of the record felt like it was going through the "post-rock motions" and squandering a bit. However... this isn't necessarily bad – not to sound like a total elitist, but I know there's a few users in this thread who consistently shit bricks over what I'd consider to be "safe" post-rock builds and crescendos, and I think Monochrome will please them a great deal if it hasn't already. I'm happy for them. I really am. I do not regret my pre-order in the least and I'm eager to see how the packaging comes out. I also pride myself in keeping an open mind and not jumping to conclusions after just one listen, so I'm excited to see how the record will sit with me over time. I'll be giving it another listen tomorrow to see if more of it sticks; right now, I think I'm Not Dead was the only song that made me stop what I was doing to check the title. If a 5 of 10 is completely neutral - not good or bad - I'd probably give the album a 6.5 at this point. Maybe a 7. I know that's a D+ / C- by grade school standards and percentages, but I can promise you it's not all that mediocre or trite. Hopefully it will continue to knock my socks off with a few more listens. Anyone revisit this thing more than 2-3 times? The hour+ runtime makes for some situational listens for me, since I'm not one to stop midway through. Considering the length and the ground it covers, when it was all said and done, it was definitely a satisfying, exhausting experience - not without its highlights - though not necessarily groundbreaking. Like some drawn-out sex with someone you've been with for a very long time: it's great, but you kind of know what to expect. You've been there before, but you're certainly not complaining. Maybe they slip a finger in when you're least expecting it, or surprise you with some uncharacteristically dirty talk. I don't know. I'm interested to hear some other thoughts on it. chkadea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Your words make me even more curious to hear this, Derek. I'll be sure to text you after u give it a run through, and then after a few run throughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [...] Maybe they slip a finger in when you're least expecting it [...] Let me be the first to say: WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I love how abstract that opening song is. Or moreover, the vocals on it. Talk about a surefire way to grab your attention on a post-rock record. With that being said... I do dig how massive and dark this record gets – and the samples they used really do click with me – but after [only] one dedicated listen, I feel like there's a good portion of the record that sounds pretty formulaic for the genre. For me, a fair bit of the record felt like it was going through the "post-rock motions" and squandering a bit. However... this isn't necessarily bad – not to sound like a total elitist, but I know there's a few users in this thread who consistently shit bricks over what I'd consider to be "safe" post-rock builds and crescendos, and I think Monochrome will please them a great deal if it hasn't already. I'm happy for them. I really am. I do not regret my pre-order in the least and I'm eager to see how the packaging comes out. I also pride myself in keeping an open mind and not jumping to conclusions after just one listen, so I'm excited to see how the record will sit with me over time. I'll be giving it another listen tomorrow to see if more of it sticks; right now, I think I'm Not Dead was the only song that made me stop what I was doing to check the title. If a 5 of 10 is completely neutral - not good or bad - I'd probably give the album a 6.5 at this point. Maybe a 7. I know that's a D+ / C- by grade school standards and percentages, but I can promise you it's not all that mediocre or trite. Hopefully it will continue to knock my socks off with a few more listens. Anyone revisit this thing more than 2-3 times? The hour+ runtime makes for some situational listens for me, since I'm not one to stop midway through. Considering the length and the ground it covers, when it was all said and done, it was definitely a satisfying, exhausting experience - not without its highlights - though not necessarily groundbreaking. Like some drawn-out sex with someone you've been with for a very long time: it's great, but you kind of know what to expect. You've been there before, but you're certainly not complaining. Maybe they slip a finger in when you're least expecting it, or surprise you with some uncharacteristically dirty talk. I don't know. I'm interested to hear some other thoughts on it. Easy there, Gumbo. GhostTrail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Maybe they slip a finger in when you're least expecting it, or surprise you with some uncharacteristically dirty talk. I don't know Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 agree with Derek 100% everything I finally got the 20 downloads if anyone still needs them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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