bootbox Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Amazon release day delivery failed me yet again. They haven't delivered a single album to me on release day all year. It's not like I'm in some remote bumfuck town either. Fucking sucks, I was really looking forward to spinning this one this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd_z Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 That Deluxe Box Set was totally worth the $40 That green with the atlantic label and all the other goodies. And this album! colbourne25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbhendrix Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 this album is amazing!!! So far i think this already album of the year for me... the deluxe is well priced for everything you get IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobannaboc Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 This album has lived up to my expectations. Definitely in my top 3 albums of 2017. Glad I pitched for the box because like many others have already said it's a great package. Can't believe I'll be out of town for their stop in Berkeley! wbhendrix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Just picked up my UK indie exclusive and the sticker says coke bottle clear but the records are plain clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barron22 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 4 hours ago, allenh said: Just picked up my UK indie exclusive and the sticker says coke bottle clear but the records are plain clear. Yeah weird one it was always advertised as clear for the UK indie exclusive not sure why the labels say coke bottle clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrackt Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Totally. Box set came yesterday and feels super sturdy and reminds me of the old 70’s Carpenters albums or something. The Atlantic labels and everything are really cool throwback or maybe they never stopped? Either way 40 bones for the set is worth it which is really cool and almost never happens. Ivebeen seeing the set set on Discogs for like 100 already sheesh floyd_z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd_z Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 4 hours ago, thetrackt said: Ivebeen seeing the set set on Discogs for like 100 already sheesh Their limited color albums sell for a ton, right around the $100 mark, crazy. I was only a casual listener around the time of slave ambient and only really got into them after Lost in the Dream really started to grow on me. Really wish I would've picked up that purple Lost in the dream though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 So. Hoping to "clear" up some confusion here. I ordered the coke bottle clear indie version from Bullmoose and it is indeed a clear green coke bottle clear pressing. lethalenforcer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 ^ so bullmoose IS coke bottle? Just want to be sure I didn't misread that sentence haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yup the US indie store version is coke bottle clear https://www.instagram.com/p/BYORBdfBwYM/?taken-by=drewberinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achillesstand7 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yeah. Got the Indie coke bottle clear from my local store and it is indeed coke bottle clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 After giving this album a few listens, it definitely more "dad rock" than the previous album. I do like some of the layered complex instrumentation, mostly how the keys mix with the bass and the fuzzed out guitars solos. But what sort of ruins it for me are the lyrics and his delivery. On this release the delivery seems particularly contrived. Overdone at times. Like than Dylan-esque whine is forced. War on Drugs would be better as a spaced-out, instrumental psyche/stoner band. Ditch the vocals because it makes me feel like I'm 50 and listening to the Eagles. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, zdkaiser said: War on Drugs would be better as a spaced-out, instrumental psyche/stoner band. I'd prefer this as well, to be completely honest. My favorite parts of this new album are the instrumental ones. I don't hate the vocals or anything but they definitely make some songs feel like they overstay their welcome a bit. BKO5950505 and zdkaiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. sincere Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 24 minutes ago, zdkaiser said: War on Drugs would be better as a spaced-out, instrumental psyche/stoner band. I'm assuming you've heard their first record (Wagonwheel Blues) but if not, you should check it out. It's more of this. zdkaiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, mr. sincere said: I'm assuming you've heard their first record (Wagonwheel Blues) but if not, you should check it out. It's more of this. I have, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 so it seems like a couple of folks over at Discogs are complaining about pressing/sound issues with the EU (coke bottle) clear pressing, even single users with multiple copies. Any other EU folks here that can comment on this? I would like to have a nice copy if I spend 27€ (cheapest I could find) as opposed to about 20 for a black copy. This is shaping up to be a great album, but if the pressing sucks I'll gladly reside with the simple version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Steele Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, poweredbytrust said: so it seems like a couple of folks over at Discogs are complaining about pressing/sound issues with the EU (coke bottle) clear pressing, even single users with multiple copies. Any other EU folks here that can comment on this? I would like to have a nice copy if I spend 27€ (cheapest I could find) as opposed to about 20 for a black copy. This is shaping up to be a great album, but if the pressing sucks I'll gladly reside with the simple version. I've detected no sound issues with mine, have played it twice so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 30 minutes ago, Jim Steele said: I've detected no sound issues with mine, have played it twice so far Same. All good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 15 hours ago, Jim Steele said: I've detected no sound issues with mine, have played it twice so far Same, mine is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpa21 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 The coloured version of this got re-called here in Toronto due to a manufacturing error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Interesting.. so it's probably the US/North American version that is flawed and the EU copies are fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 6 hours ago, poweredbytrust said: Interesting.. so it's probably the US/North American version that is flawed and the EU copies are fine? I could be wrong, but I think Canada usually gets EU copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
januarytwenty Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Can't wait to get my deluxe version of this. Hurricane Harvey fucked up my deliveries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 hour ago, zdkaiser said: I could be wrong, but I think Canada usually gets EU copies. didn't know that! But then it's even more weird that within the same pressing some copies are perfect while some are so faulty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.