Shelby Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 We definitely didn't need 30 Beach Slang tracks in about a year and a half or two years or whatever. Maybe take two years and write one good record without the bland tracks? dantheriver and poweredbytrust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Agree with all of you here. I'd say that I'm underwhelmed by the LP but I didn't have high expectations to begin with. With that said, @DOMAN127, I would say the first LP is definitely better, but if you haven't heard the two EPs, then jam those. The EPs, like everyone else here is saying, are 8 EXCELLENT tracks. Their debut LP is better than this one though. It, at least kind of, felt like they tried to record something good. poweredbytrust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 What happened was the band got popular extremely fast and they wanted to capitalize on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsNJazz Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I think I must be the only one who actually likes this band still. I love the new record. Spin The Dial is a great song and there's quite a bit more variety in the lyrics and sound. If anyone ordered the bsm version and feels like they don't want it anymore I'll be glad to take it off your hands Tom Delonge's UFO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Delonge's UFO Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Codyoster said: I think I must be the only one who actually likes this band still. I love the new record. Spin The Dial is a great song and there's quite a bit more variety in the lyrics and sound. If anyone ordered the bsm version and feels like they don't want it anymore I'll be glad to take it off your hands I listened to the stream and thought it was more of what I like from them. I don't understand all the hate either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Anyone seen pics of the bsm variants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPH976 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I actually think this is a better record than the first LP. I gave that one a few listens and it never stuck. This one did the first time through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've been loving this record since PV goofed with their download at first. It's been on constant play since. I can see how it's turning off some fans as it comes across as more of the same. I hear a bit snottier punk in this one. "Atom Bomb" is a ripper for me on this one. deer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, jhulud said: I've been loving this record since PV goofed with their download at first. It's been on constant play since. I can see how it's turning off some fans as it comes across as more of the same. I hear a bit snottier punk in this one. "Atom Bomb" is a ripper for me on this one. If that's what the album's like, then I have no doubt I'll like it too. I fell in love with the band from their first LP, not their EPs as most here apparently have (because I was late to the party)... if anything I'm just expecting to like this as much as any of their other stuff. Eh, I'm just excited to hear it. Want to download it and give it a good high-quality listen once it comes out. I doubt it'll disappoint me as I don't really expect any crazy new sounding direction or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Man people are bashing this album moreso than that dogshit Somos album, I can't believe it's that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Potter Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yeah I like the record. It wont make the top 10 list but its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkazoid Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) 13 hours ago, crossedoutname said: Anyone seen pics of the bsm variants? Haven't seen any around yet. BSM would usually put photos up on their Instagram, but none there yet. Just got my despatch email for the Black and Blue tri-colour variant. Edited September 20, 2016 by Burkazoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainsaw Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It's a good record but not defining at all. They're missing that hook their previous record had. I'd have to agree that they probably rushed this record out to capitalize on their "wave" which I can't blame them at all, they stayed true to their sound. But they could have certainly used more time in the studio to explore a sound. Then again maybe they're content with what they've got going on, nothing wrong with that either but fans will tire of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I think the new album is the best stuff they've done. The lyrics (for the most part) are more mature, despite what the title would suggest, and they sound better as a band. It's got a little more edge and is less weepy. I love that finally fully embraced their Replacements influence instead of just dancing around it. I'm in the minority, because while I think the 7"s were great, that's their worst stuff. They just keep getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 4 hours ago, trainsaw said: It's a good record but not defining at all. They're missing that hook their previous record had. That record was a snooze too. Nobody is outright trashing this band or this album. I think most of us are just really disappointed. I really want to like this record, it just doesn't do anything for me. I don't expect them to go far off the beaten path or anything. Teenage Bottlerocket never strays away from their sound, but their albums are usually good because they write super catchy stuff. Beach Slang started off that way and more or less abandoned it altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc32137 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 My early bird copy is out for delivery. I still haven't heard the whole album yet so I'm looking forward to spinning it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrackt Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This album is way better than everything else they've done. Don't listen to those who say otherwise. It rocks, it's simple but powerful - the art, the lyrics, chord progressions - but it seems like they are comfortable. Its not wimpy which turned me off before and the packaging is ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrackt Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This album is way better than everything else they've done. Don't listen to those who say otherwise. It rocks, it's simple but powerful - the art, the lyrics, chord progressions - but it seems like they are comfortable. Its not wimpy which turned me off before and the packaging is ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy_raygun Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Listened on NPR this morning. It's definitely not the EPs but I'd give it a solid 8. The NPR review called it an extension of The Replacements, but I got closer to a Jawbreaker vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. sincere Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I only like the first song on the first EP. Everything after that is contrived and overdone. jk, new album is great. They kept the sound (which is still awesome) and managed to find a different angle at the same time. Still a really exciting band in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 7 hours ago, thetrackt said: This album is way better than everything else they've done. Don't listen to those who say otherwise. It rocks, it's simple but powerful - the art, the lyrics, chord progressions - but it seems like they are comfortable. Its not wimpy which turned me off before and the packaging is ace. the art lel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrackt Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 12 minutes ago, Shitty Rambo said: the art lel What? It's super simple but the minimal color palette makes it work well. The whole thing is repeated throughout the sleeve, giant book and the vinyl color itself. Simple, but effective. I stand by my original post. deer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 45 minutes ago, thetrackt said: I stand by my original post. I've heard that about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkazoid Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 My BSM variant arrived. It's not quite what I was expecting (tricolour?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkazoid Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) BSM photos of variants: Edited September 23, 2016 by Burkazoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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