highfives Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Another new one. http://modern-vinyl.com/2016/09/22/exclusive-spin-pray-for-sound-anything-can-be/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) The whole album is on http://music.prayforsound.com/ I can upload the album for anyone who wants it. Giving it a listen to see if I want to order it. Edited September 23, 2016 by Dave Grohl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just listened to it...it's almost annoyingly positive Need to give it another listen tomorrow and see if it's still not my cup of tea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 16 minutes ago, Sasan said: Just listened to it...it's almost annoyingly positive Need to give it another listen tomorrow and see if it's still not my cup of tea... This is actually how I thought the album was going to be based on the pre-released tracks, but I listened to it early this morning all the way through and really liked how it all went together. $31 for a 2xLP non-import is a little tough to swallow right now, though, so it'll take a few more listens to convince me to drop that kind of cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 28 minutes ago, omik11303 said: This is actually how I thought the album was going to be based on the pre-released tracks, but I listened to it early this morning all the way through and really liked how it all went together. $31 for a 2xLP non-import is a little tough to swallow right now, though, so it'll take a few more listens to convince me to drop that kind of cash I'm trying to not let the beauty of the packaging and variants sway my decision. It was a 6 for me with one listen. $31 is definitely stretching it, especially considering how much other shit there is I want to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dave Grohl said: I'm trying to not let the beauty of the packaging and variants sway my decision. It was a 6 for me with one listen. $31 is definitely stretching it, especially considering how much other shit there is I want to buy. After listen one I'm at a 7.5-ish. Typically that'd be enough for me to take the plunge, but there are some 9's and 9.5's that I've been putting off buying that take precedence. That inner gatefold looks gorgeous though, ugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, omik11303 said: After listen one I'm at a 7.5-ish. Typically that'd be enough for me to take the plunge, but there are some 9's and 9.5's that I've been putting off buying that take precedence. That inner gatefold looks gorgeous though, ugh... Yeah, I'm not pulling the trigger unless it turns into a 9 at that price. I'd trade a few more points on the album for a basic black 2xLP. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Yeah I'm not sure why they charge so much for shipping, but these guys put a lot in and the record is fantastic. It's so different from Dreamer... there's so much variety to it. I think i like it more than the new PG.Lost even.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Of course it's better than pg.lost! But for real, I had very mixed thoughts my first two times through. I think overall there is a ton more energy in their songs, but at times it just seemed very bland, with some stand out moments mixed in. Need to let it sink in a lot more before deciding. I definitely liked it a lot more than I disliked it. I do feel like I'm always trying to like this band more than I actually do though. drds89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 1 hour ago, mrewest said: Of course it's better than pg.lost! But for real, I had very mixed thoughts my first two times through. I think overall there is a ton more energy in their songs, but at times it just seemed very bland, with some stand out moments mixed in. Need to let it sink in a lot more before deciding. I definitely liked it a lot more than I disliked it. I do feel like I'm always trying to like this band more than I actually do though. Yeah there are a good handful of moments that are very flat and being the album to a halt for me. More good than bad, but those moments that aren't dynamic kill the progression for me. I want to like it more than I do, but I don't know of that'll happen. I won't be upset if I don't cause there's a fuck ton of post rock out there getting harder to stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 5 hours ago, Dave Grohl said: Yeah there are a good handful of moments that are very flat and being the album to a halt for me. More good than bad, but those moments that aren't dynamic kill the progression for me. I want to like it more than I do, but I don't know of that'll happen. I won't be upset if I don't cause there's a fuck ton of post rock out there getting harder to stand out. What parts are you talking about? I'm curious. Granted, I don't *know* the album back to front yet; I think it takes many, many listens before one can completely know an album. Me, I fucking LOVE in "They Gave Up Looking" when the tambourine percussion comes in like a minute and a half in or whatever it is. It makes the song really jump for me. And then in "Everywhere, Everywhere" i love the dotted-8th-note rhythm in the bridge riff that comes in like halfway through the song, after the first big climax/heavy part. But I could see how some parts like the end of They Gave Up Looking might not be to one's taste... it's different. 6 hours ago, mrewest said: I do feel like I'm always trying to like this band more than I actually do though. This is how I feel about Mono and Lost In Kiev. Aesthetically, I should love both bands to the moon. But I don't. Although Mono I like much more than Lost In Kiev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) I'm digging this record. I finally listened to the vinyl tonight. It seems slightly muffled at lower volumes, but opens up as you crank it. The half and half looks pretty rad too. All around a nice package. Also, listening to this at 33 is pretty awesome. Edited October 8, 2016 by highfives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 the more I listen to this album, the more I feel that it's the strongest release of 2016 so far. Usually I don't ever feel anything like that about albums, "this is top 5 of XYZ year" etc, but man.... this album is something else. There's so many parts that get stuck in my head, and the songs are just SO WELL WRITTEN. It's truly a journey. I don't know how the hell they'll top this album. I've had the CD in my car on repeat for days now. It just never tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsmusic Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 May have jumped on this one too late ): I wanted the clear splatter but held off for too long.. Ended up picking the half and half. Ordered it earlier this week but it hasn't shipped yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Gumbo72203 said: the more I listen to this album, the more I feel that it's the strongest release of 2016 so far. Usually I don't ever feel anything like that about albums, "this is top 5 of XYZ year" etc, but man.... this album is something else. There's so many parts that get stuck in my head, and the songs are just SO WELL WRITTEN. It's truly a journey. I don't know how the hell they'll top this album. I've had the CD in my car on repeat for days now. It just never tires. Really? Lost In Kiev easily beats this by miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, Dave Grohl said: Really? Lost In Kiev easily beats this by miles. lol nooooo wayyyyy mannnnn. Funny you should bring that up, because i listened to that album again this morning while I showered. I try SO HARD to like them. But, their music is just empty to me. Aesthetically.... it's all there, and I should love it. And it's not that it's bad, by any means. It just does absolutely nothing for me. But t his album, it's SO RICH in complexity and detail and nuance. The way they work the dynamics by shifting between lighter sections with some percussion (rather than drum-kit stuff) and the melodies and chord progressions; it's incredible. It might just come down to personal taste, though. Lost In Kiev isn't a bad band, but there just are never really any sections of music that get stuck in my head or make me feel like bursting inside or that stick out and make me remember them, save for the end of one of the tracks on the first album, which they end up fading out. It's so sick, because they find this amazing groove at the end, and then just cut it off with a fade. GRRR!!! However, I strongly....strongly urge you go to give this album another focused listen, man. "I Have Seen Hell and It's White" is probably the best song on the album, from a compositional stand-point. Killer melodies, creative arrangement, and then the peak at the end... I just can't get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Both suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielzenoff Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 This release is up for 'Album of the Year' with Pirates Press. They are pretty high up in the rankings, I'd love to see this album win:) I think to vote, all you need to do is 'like' the facebook photo/post.https://www.facebook.com/PiratesPress/photos/a.10155456044424027.1073741830.124003499026/10155456307609027/?type=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Done! This album is so freaking good, I keep coming back to it time and time again. All of the songs are awesome, and I have a new favorite one each time. Recently, the one that has struck my fancy the most is "Anything Can Be" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The way Gumbo feels about Lost In Kiev is how I feel about Pray For Sound. I've had to try way too hard to like them to no avail. This album is a snoozer. They're a band with so much potential packed away in their music but it never feels fully realized. And for the record, Kiev doesn't do anything for me either lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 39 minutes ago, mrewest said: The way Gumbo feels about Lost In Kiev is how I feel about Pray For Sound. I've had to try way too hard to like them to no avail. This album is a snoozer. They're a band with so much potential packed away in their music but it never feels fully realized. And for the record, Kiev doesn't do anything for me either lol. The last Kiev record makes me cringe, if that counts for a reaction? I've only spun Everything Is Beautiful once, and I feel like a good 20% of it really took off and went places. It's yet to be determined if that percentage will increase with future revisits, but as it stands I can see where you're coming from. A significant chunk did feel like incredibly forgettable and formulaic post-rock – that first play would've made me shit my pants, Gumbo style, if I had heard it back in 2008, maybe. mrewest and highfives 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Derek™ said: The last Kiev record makes me cringe, if that counts for a reaction? I've only spun Everything Is Beautiful once, and I feel like a good 20% of it really took off and went places. It's yet to be determined if that percentage will increase with future revisits, but as it stands I can see where you're coming from. A significant chunk did feel like incredibly forgettable and formulaic post-rock – that first play would've made me shit my pants, Gumbo style, if I had heard it back in 2008, maybe. I can agree with this. There isn't a big drive to get me to revisit this album, even though I've listened through it several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 11 hours ago, mrewest said: The way Gumbo feels about Lost In Kiev is how I feel about Pray For Sound. I've had to try way too hard to like them to no avail. This album is a snoozer. They're a band with so much potential packed away in their music but it never feels fully realized. And for the record, Kiev doesn't do anything for me either lol. That's super fascinating to me! haha Have you given everything they've done a listen? the Monophonic EP was what got me initially. Within like, 40 seconds I was like "oh YES, THIS band has what I need!" haha What do you think is missing in them, for you? 11 hours ago, Derek™ said: A significant chunk did feel like incredibly forgettable and formulaic post-rock – that first play would've made me shit my pants, Gumbo style, if I had heard it back in 2008, maybe. That blows my mind that you say that haha, because so many parts from this album get stuck in my head constantly. It's so crazy how people can have such different reactions to things. You should give it a listen and let your mind be open to what the music does, because it has quite the coherent journey and arc throughout. what are your thoughts about Monophonic and Dreamer? For me, Dreamer is great but has some demerits because number of the songs are directly lifting from other post-rock songs. I mean, the opener is basically their version of "Quiet" and then there's another tune that sounds just like "Loft". I guess I don't really let that influence my judgement aside from recognizing the similarity, maybe, because I still love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 On 12/15/2016 at 11:47 AM, Gumbo72203 said: That's super fascinating to me! haha Have you given everything they've done a listen? the Monophonic EP was what got me initially. Within like, 40 seconds I was like "oh YES, THIS band has what I need!" haha What do you think is missing in them, for you? That blows my mind that you say that haha, because so many parts from this album get stuck in my head constantly. It's so crazy how people can have such different reactions to things. You should give it a listen and let your mind be open to what the music does, because it has quite the coherent journey and arc throughout. what are your thoughts about Monophonic and Dreamer? For me, Dreamer is great but has some demerits because number of the songs are directly lifting from other post-rock songs. I mean, the opener is basically their version of "Quiet" and then there's another tune that sounds just like "Loft". I guess I don't really let that influence my judgement aside from recognizing the similarity, maybe, because I still love it. Yes I've listened to both. Both give me the same feelings. I actually have 2 copies of Dreamer plus a test press lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 On 14.12.2016 at 5:28 PM, danielzenoff said: This release is up for 'Album of the Year' with Pirates Press. They are pretty high up in the rankings, I'd love to see this album win:) I think to vote, all you need to do is 'like' the facebook photo/post.https://www.facebook.com/PiratesPress/photos/a.10155456044424027.1073741830.124003499026/10155456307609027/?type=3 Oh man, I love vinyl...clicking through the candidates for AOTY was fantastic; so many beautiful record. I wish I was able to literally express myself in English as Gumbo does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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