PO: Balance And Composure - The Things We Think We're Missing

[AdventureIsOutThere]

Definitely crackly but it's not that terrible compared to things like TWY.

 

For sure. I had to sell that because it was, imo, unlistenable. I don't think I'll be selling this one until a repress with some form of assurance of better quality.

[astrangerwithcandy]

Definitely crackly but it's not that terrible compared to things like TWY.

TWY is an awful pressing.

[chutterhanban]

For sure. I had to sell that because it was, imo, unlistenable. I don't think I'll be selling this one until a repress with some form of assurance of better quality.

 

Yeah, i'll probably do the same. I do love the color scheme of this whole first pressing though. I hate not actually listening to this spin--I bout burned a hole in my sunfire split of separation.

[tas4]

Got the hot topic exlcusive! Awesome. 

[chutterhanban]

Got the hot topic exlcusive! Awesome. 

 

Let us know if you hear surface noise on yours por favor!

[travis]

I'd assume every color variant of this record will sound exactly the same

[cwhitmuzik]

Like, I mean, I noticed the surface noise on mine but it wasn't really that distracting or anything. Just noticeable. I mean maybe others are worse.

[seamoney]

I'm cleaning mine thoroughly right now and will report back.

[koljou]

Like, I mean, I noticed the surface noise on mine but it wasn't really that distracting or anything. Just noticeable. I mean maybe others are worse.

Same here. Mine was a bit crackley, but on the whole it was still very listenable and not overpowering. Definitely noticed it the most in the first two tracks.

I'll go back and listen to it again to see.

[dantheriver]

Like, I mean, I noticed the surface noise on mine but it wasn't really that distracting or anything. Just noticeable. I mean maybe others are worse.

[chutterhanban]

I know I'm being lazy in not looking up the song, but whatever the track before the "8 eyes all on you" song is truly unlistenable. also the beginning of the acoustic track. SO MUCH NOISE

[nickxmurphy]

I checked out the documentary between classes today. It's pretty interesting. Lot's of stuff about the writing process for this record that I didn't know. Then it has your typical in-studio interviews, stock footage of the band recording, the guys goofing off, etc. So all in all, worth watching.

[russell]

i just went and picked it up from hot topic, i cant hear any surface noise whatsoever

[2moreinches]

Any idea yet if they'll do something special for vinyl for the record release show? Same goes for touche

[bigbruise]

People with terrible surface noise should email no sleep. Not to be a dick, but just to inform them for the repress.

[seamoney]

Gave it a good cleaning and it's pretty crackly like others.

[woah_dood]

yeah mine is the worst in the beginning of track 3 back of your head. do you think there is anyway they would switch to a 2 lp format for the 2nd press? I mean, it would be nice.. Will Yip and that teaser interview hyped up the sound quality so much for this record and then the surface  noise basically blocks it all out.

[blueprintforjoy]

Not that I am ungrateful that I got this or anything, but does anyone who collects them want my piece of tape reel? I can't see myself doing anything with it other than just having it sitting on my desk and I'd rather it go to someone who appreciates it more.

[seamoney]

I would have taken a sticky note or something that let me know which song it was from instead of the case.

[Lh9]

Got the hot topic exlcusive! Awesome. 

I just saw it online for $17 at hot topic. Did yours cost that much in store?

[swisherprice]

I just saw it online for $17 at hot topic. Did yours cost that much in store?

Yep 16.99 in stores

[Rip]

Well I finally got mine today.  Won't have a chance to listen to it until tonight, but now you guys have me worried this is gonna sound like shit.  I got the opaque red.

[zacooper]

Listened to this three times now. Twice on my turntable and once digital. The surface noise on my record is really bad, which is unfortunate. Tried cleaning it and it didn't help at all.

As far as the music goes, what does everyone think? I had super high expectations for this record (especially after the last split came out with Braid) and while I don't dislike the record by any means, I haven't found a song yet that grabs me and pulls me in like "You Can't Fix Me" or "I Tore You Apart In My Head". Separation (and the earlier work) grabbed me immediately, this one is gonna need some more time I think.

[serum7]

Listened to this three times now. Twice on my turntable and once digital. The surface noise on my record is really bad, which is unfortunate. Tried cleaning it and it didn't help at all.

As far as the music goes, what does everyone think? I had super high expectations for this record (especially after the last split came out with Braid) and while I don't dislike the record by any means, I haven't found a song yet that grabs me and pulls me in like "You Can't Fix Me" or "I Tore You Apart In My Head". Separation (and the earlier work) grabbed me immediately, this one is gonna need some more time I think.

 

This album is strong, but definitely a grower. I felt the same way, looking out for songs that really hooked me at first but couldn't find any. I could sit here and whine about the production but I won't. 

[AdventureIsOutThere]

I haven't found a song yet that grabs me and pulls me in like "You Can't Fix Me" or "I Tore You Apart In My Head". Separation (and the earlier work) grabbed me immediately, this one is gonna need some more time I think.

 

 

I felt the same exact way (as I stated a few pages back). I've given it a few more listens and I fell in love. I still think Cut Me Open is bad, but the rest is incredible.