prowl20 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Derek™ said: When you say you haven't kept up with their LPs in years... does that mean you haven't even listened to them, period? Or just haven't picked them up physically? I'd love to have all their post-hiatus stuff fresh and ready for a first listen. So many people dismiss "new" Godspeed because it's not on the same scale as LYSF, but I think that's pretty cheap. New material is killer in my opinion, even if the live versions that they workshop end up getting trimmed here and there for the studio cuts. Their last 3 albums – soon to be 4 – are all released the same way. Toured extensively for a few years, then finally committed to a proper studio recording. Lots of people seem to scoff that it doesn't hit quite the same, but the inverse is common practice, isn't it? Artist releases new album, you consume the studio version for months, then go see them perform it live and relish the extended sections or changed nuances. Aside from Lift Your Skinny Fists I think Luciferian Towers might be right up there among my favorite Godspeed albums. Bosses Hang are such magnificent pieces. OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, prowl20 said: Aside from Lift Your Skinny Fists I think Luciferian Towers might be right up there among my favorite Godspeed albums. Bosses Hang are such magnificent pieces. Bosses Hang has lost none of its magic for me over the last ~4 years, totally agree. The western tinge and [uncharacteristic] joyous nature of that track made it a standout. Kind of blows my mind when people call that entire album forgettable or "nowhere near as good as the old stuff". prowl20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashiroishi Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 wow sold out at the source & bandcamp, was not expecting that!! and yeah, Luciferian Towers was an incredible record, those tours were good times Plarocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl20 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Derek™ said: Bosses Hang has lost none of its magic for me over the last ~4 years, totally agree. The western tinge and [uncharacteristic] joyous nature of that track made it a standout. Kind of blows my mind when people call that entire album forgettable or "nowhere near as good as the old stuff". 100%. I think the only album I really don't listen to that much is Asunder. I like 'Allelujah! but I think mostly because of the nostalgia attached to that record / seeing them live for the first time. Everything else is mint. Still looking for a copy of that Sunshine + Gasoline single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 48 minutes ago, takashiroishi said: wow sold out at the source & bandcamp, was not expecting that!! and yeah, Luciferian Towers was an incredible record, those tours were good times It will be back. There is a message on bandcamp saying they are replenishing the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Grabbed from Grimeys cause I really like that shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 This looks like a snippet from track 4 on the 10". https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-aEkFDTlb/?igshid=7ff99cwe3yqf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0gMus3 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Anyone knows where to get it in Canada? I'm from Montreal (where the band is from and produces), yet I only find US stores to order from with $30+ in shipping fees! I could walk to CST's HQ! Thanks. P0M3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltagedrop Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Pr0gMus3 said: Anyone knows where to get it in Canada? I'm from Montreal (where the band is from and produces), yet I only find US stores to order from with $30+ in shipping fees! I could walk to CST's HQ! Thanks. P0M3 Probably best to call around your local record stores (pretty sure Phonopolis usually carries CST stuff). The good thing with CST is that their pressings usually never go out of print, so there's really no point in rushing to pre-order, especially in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Derek™ said: When you say you haven't kept up with their LPs in years... does that mean you haven't even listened to them, period? Or just haven't picked them up physically? Both, actually. For whatever reason, just never came about listening to any of the last 3 records. Working in music, there was a few years I just didn’t listen to anything at all, and recently just too much coming out, too quickly, those albums just fell through the cracks. And when they regrouped in 2012, I was in full swing tour mode, for a few years, so I’ve, regrettably, never been able to catch them live either. Probably gonna grab the last few, physically, then just dive in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, MyEnemy said: Both, actually. For whatever reason, just never came about listening to any of the last 3 records. Working in music, there was a few years I just didn’t listen to anything at all, and recently just too much coming out, too quickly, those albums just fell through the cracks. And when they regrouped in 2012, I was in full swing tour mode, for a few years, so I’ve, regrettably, never been able to catch them live either. Probably gonna grab the last few, physically, then just dive in. Lucky. Post-hiatus Godspeed is a whole new animal. If you can swing it, you should grab their last 3 albums and spin them leading up to the release of this new one. (I'm already revisiting their newer stuff and we're still a month out.) I don't think the newer albums are as dense or intricate as their older stuff, but the longer cuts definitely go places and even pack a little more bite than you probably remember the band being capable of. I'm excited for you to get acquainted with them. And it goes without saying that their live shows are a force to be reckoned with. Hope you can make that happen as soon as possible, if live music ever becomes a thing again. MyEnemy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no.one Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Pr0gMus3 said: Anyone knows where to get it in Canada? I'm from Montreal (where the band is from and produces), yet I only find US stores to order from with $30+ in shipping fees! I could walk to CST's HQ! Thanks. P0M3 Order from the constellation site. They always have good shipping prices too. http://cstrecords.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 42 minutes ago, no.one said: Order from the constellation site. They always have good shipping prices too. http://cstrecords.com/ i like how they always (i said always but for me it’s only 2 out of 2 times) included a hand written thank you note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Pr0gMus3 said: Anyone knows where to get it in Canada? I'm from Montreal (where the band is from and produces), yet I only find US stores to order from with $30+ in shipping fees! I could walk to CST's HQ! Thanks. P0M3 bandcamp ships to canada for pretty low rate i think? it’s sold out for now but it will be restocked there sorry just checked it’s $12 for first item, that’s definitely not cheap Edited March 4, 2021 by wuhanclan holyvacantsholyhell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Somehow missed this news yesterday. So ready for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyfoz Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 7 hours ago, wuhanclan said: i like how they always (i said always but for me it’s only 2 out of 2 times) included a hand written thank you note. I'm 2 for 2 as well ordering from their bandcamp page. It's a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no.one Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 9 hours ago, wuhanclan said: bandcamp ships to canada for pretty low rate i think? it’s sold out for now but it will be restocked there sorry just checked it’s $12 for first item, that’s definitely not cheap I've found average shipping for 12" within canada is still often around $20... so $12 is still reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltagedrop Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Interesting: https://exclaim.ca/music/article/godspeed_you_black_emperor_will_debut_their_new_album_with_a_special_live_broadcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Already planned my Saturday around it and am pleased to hear so many others will be able to make it happen. A bit unconventional but what about the last year has been, at this point? Really cool that it’s free. I think they could’ve charged something marginal and still had quite a turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no.one Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, voltagedrop said: Interesting: https://exclaim.ca/music/article/godspeed_you_black_emperor_will_debut_their_new_album_with_a_special_live_broadcast Nice. I think the visual aspect of the band live is underappreciated too. After I last saw them, I spoke with Karl Lemieux. He tore off a strip of film and gave it to me. I keep it with the album from that time, which was Asunder, Sweet... prowl20 and Plarocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, no.one said: Nice. I think the visual aspect of the band live is underappreciated too. After I last saw them, I spoke with Karl Lemieux. He tore off a strip of film and gave it to me. I keep it with the album from that time, which was Asunder, Sweet... Smidge jealous, that’s awesome. It’s probably just the label being printed but Constellation just sent me an e-mail stating that my order has been shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Best post-hiatus album, don't @ me. Sad Heart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 That stream was awesome. I can't wait to get this album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl20 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 https://mega.nz/folder/sS4DzQyR#SaWNQmt8W3mCCoIZkQO0jA If anyone missed it, here you go. (Had to splice it into four parts due to size) takashiroishi, OneThreeOneTwo, MCDELTAT and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Steele Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Derek™ said: Best post-hiatus album, don't @ me. Too early for me to say. Luciferian Towers and Asunder... are fantastic as well. But I thoroughly enjoyed what I heard last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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