dapeebs Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Loved the short acoustic track on B&B, if this album is anything like that I will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xspinzx Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 First full play through and I absolutely love it! I really dig the more mellow tone of this album. A couple standout tracks of mine were "shiver" and "left behind". Can't wait for the record to come in soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 35 minutes ago, dapeebs said: Loved the short acoustic track on B&B, if this album is anything like that I will be very happy. "Fade" is an infinitely better version of "Marrow". But I actually never liked "Marrow". "Fade" is incredible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I really like this record, but there are a few things which struck me upon listening. The first being that this is no longer a 3-guitar band. So many of these tracks lack a defining standout guitar lick, or guitar interplay the way their first 2 albums had. Now, perhaps this is so that Kevin can focus solely on singing, who knows. Maybe seeing the tunes live will shed some light on this, with lots more layering and subdued background parts being performed. That, and maybe another listen because I spun it last night fairly quietly as I was winding down for the night. But that was my first main thought, correct or not. I also found I liked the 2nd half of the record better than the first, the last few tracks are fucking awesome. "Left Behind" is one of my early favorites of the new tracks to be discovered that we didn't get a preview of. It's more upbeat, but still chill and laid back. This song absolutely rules. If they write songs like this, in the future, that combine a big slam-dunk peak riff the way "Not My Blood" has.... oh man, watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Finding the time to listen today. Excited that the reviews are pretty mixed on this. Makes me even more excited to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 After two more full listens, I retract my first thoughts. This album is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 This might be a surprise aoty for me. Definitely has the feel of an album where every few listens I'll have a new favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Also, surprised neither of the /300 variants have sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Gumbo72203 said: I really like this record, but there are a few things which struck me upon listening. The first being that this is no longer a 3-guitar band. So many of these tracks lack a defining standout guitar lick, or guitar interplay the way their first 2 albums had. Now, perhaps this is so that Kevin can focus solely on singing, who knows. Maybe seeing the tunes live will shed some light on this, with lots more layering and subdued background parts being performed. That, and maybe another listen because I spun it last night fairly quietly as I was winding down for the night. But that was my first main thought, correct or not. I also found I liked the 2nd half of the record better than the first, the last few tracks are fucking awesome. "Left Behind" is one of my early favorites of the new tracks to be discovered that we didn't get a preview of. It's more upbeat, but still chill and laid back. This song absolutely rules. If they write songs like this, in the future, that combine a big slam-dunk peak riff the way "Not My Blood" has.... oh man, watch out. I think "Left Behind" & "Eyes" both have "Not My Blood"-esque climactic moments at the end. I think live those songs will destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 12 hours ago, mrewest said: I think "Left Behind" & "Eyes" both have "Not My Blood"-esque climactic moments at the end. I think live those songs will destroy. Left Behind kind of does, but what I'm missing is that real heavy low-end slamming aspect. But you're right, they will probably develop into monsters live with the extra energy. Unfortunately it looks like my tickets for the Boston show will be for naught.... my dad wants to go to the Mets game that day with my brother and I. And it's Fathers Day. grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneboon Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) somebody got the cd as well? the download they provide is not super great Edited June 3, 2016 by joneboon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I haven't received a download yet. Just checked the site and can't find anywhere to download it from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneboon Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, rickydenim said: I haven't received a download yet. Just checked the site and can't find anywhere to download it from?? they include it with the vinyl, but the Habit song you got as pre-order download also has the same problem as the screen shot above. A lot gets cut off at 16K, meaning more like a 128kbps rip than a 320kbps rip. Here is an example of a good 320rip and a "fake" 320rip, like the download from merchnow. Edited June 3, 2016 by joneboon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised if it's a 320 kbps rip of the 192 kbps web stream that they probably upload to sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 bummed they didn't send out codes. i'm gonna be out of town when my record gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, batman said: bummed they didn't send out codes. i'm gonna be out of town when my record gets here. i can send you mine when i get it and you can send me yours when you get home. batman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Just now, abovetheearth said: i can send you mine when i get it and you can send me yours when you get home. won't have my computer with me. thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'll call you and hold my phone to the speakers. mrewest, joneboon, batman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_James_Champ Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 1 minute ago, abovetheearth said: I'll call you and hold my phone to the speakers. dedication! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneboon Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, roadmonkey said: I wouldn't be surprised if it's a 320 kbps rip of the 192 kbps web stream that they probably upload to sites That usually happens with download sites, though this "fake" 320rip comes directly from MerchNow, so everyone that has downloaded it from there has a crappy quality. Unless you actually have the CD and can make a proper rip. Hope someone could do that Edited June 3, 2016 by joneboon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, abovetheearth said: I'll call you and hold my phone to the speakers. A true bro <3 abovetheearth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Just got my package today. They sent me a free shirt I think.... I don't remember ordering a shirt.... and 2 extra CDs I have never even heard of that I definitely didn't order lol. Spinning the Orange Crush variant right now. It's basically a translucent orange with a verrrrrry faint lighter orange haze in the middle. Pressing is really fucking good, it was absolutely silent when I put my needle down. Sound quality is good, but it's suffering from the same drawback as Shy, Low's "Hiraeth" in the hi-hat sound... they're wayyy too bright and sibilant-sounding. very ssssss-y. Everything else sounds great, and Kevin's voice is pretty much perfectly mixed and very front-and-center. The heavy parts hit you pretty hard with this material because of how low-key it is. Kind of wished they warned us about this Not going to top Bloom & Breathe, but this is a different monster. I'm missing all the guitar riffs. They're replaced by synth bleeps and blips. Which is kind of cool and interesting. Maybe it will grow on me. It's not bad by any means. But I like my Gates aggressive and meaty. The synths in Shiver that sound like bouncing balls are kind of interesting though haha. It sounds like a Shpongle record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Left Behind also reminds me a lot of Opeth, oddly enough...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Listened on Spotify earlier today, and I was holding out ordering till I saw how I liked it. Needless to say I couldn't stop playing it, it's incredible! Not going to best BnB but it's definitely a grower with lots of potential. Will be orderingwhen I can. This new direction really reminds me of some other great bands changing up their sound pacing recently. ie the newest albums by Pianos Become the Teeth and Foxing. Both great and this is too. Edited June 4, 2016 by JRHews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 i dont know maybe this album will be more of a grower, but first listen through I miss the eclectic nature of BaB...i dont mind the shift in tone, but it seems a bit more formulaic and restrained, the last few tricks pick it up a bit however, we will see. I love the EP's so much, Im not sure they will top them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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