Sad Heart Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just scored a tour copy of Beware of Safety 'Dogs'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just scored a tour copy of Beware of Safety 'Dogs'. I apparently did also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I apparently did also Yeah ya did! Will update about sigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I officially change my top 15 to Sigur Ros Aegetis Byrjun, ( ) and Takk , but if forced to pick one, ( ) would be it. Gateway drug to this addiction. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/15/tortoise-the-catastrophist-exclusive-album-stream The new Tortoise is streaming, going to check it after this side. There will be an indie exclusive (I think orange, I'm having trouble finding that page I read it on) in addition to the Turquoise variant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I really wanted to like it more, it still sounds like a Tortoise album, and it still has it's moments but I think I'll hold off on buying this one for now. I still may go for that Standards repress next month though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just scored a tour copy of Beware of Safety 'Dogs'. i fell asleep before you sent that pic or else i wouldnt have been able to sleep from rage. The Guide and everything is still ongoing, of course, Stevesies and I have joined forces and will resume shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 i fell asleep before you sent that pic or else i wouldnt have been able to sleep from rage. The Guide and everything is still ongoing, of course, Stevesies and I have joined forces and will resume shortly. Yeah, I scored 2 tour copies for $10 each. Pretty stoked on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yeah, I scored 2 tour copies for $10 each. Pretty stoked on that. Whaa? From where? That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Whaa? From where? That's awesome! My buddy did merch for them last night in LA at the Caspian show and was able to grab me two copies. He told them that Scars in one of my favorite post rock albums and they sold me two copies for super cheap. Grabbed one for me and one for Brian. The Butcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 My buddy did merch for them last night in LA at the Caspian show and was able to grab me two copies. He told them that Scars in one of my favorite post rock albums and they sold me two copies for super cheap. Grabbed one for me and one for Brian. gahhh I love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Nice score for you and Brian, Matt. That's a great album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemulis Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'd hope so, and of course you can. And as far as Toundra is concerned, pretty sure II > III > IV > I. Wow, I is my favorite. Love it all though, especially the first 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Wow, I is my favorite. Love it all though, especially the first 3. I do like their debut – enough to own it – but for whatever reason it's just never really clicked for me. I was super neutral on IV for the longest time, too, but the last few listens have treated me really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I do like their debut – enough to own it – but for whatever reason it's just never really clicked for me. I was super neutral on IV for the longest time, too, but the last few listens have treated me really well. I agree, as it took me a couple plays over a few months to really start appreciating IV. It grew on me a lot. I kind of like it that way though. It helped me appreciate it even more than I would if I loved it out the gate, as odd as that sounds. II is by far my favorite, but I really need to listen to I more. III is damn solid. Need to get a copy of that from the group buy at some point. That black/clear mix would be rad. The Butcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omik11303 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I agree, as it took me a couple plays over a few months to really start appreciating IV. It grew on me a lot. I kind of like it that way though. It helped me appreciate it even more than I would if I loved it out the gate, as odd as that sounds. II is by far my favorite, but I really need to listen to I more. III is damn solid. Need to get a copy of that from the group buy at some point. That black/clear mix would be rad. No joke, this is practically word-for-word what I would've written. My thoughts to a point. II is the one I always come back to, III is just through-and-through a solid post-rock record, IV was a grower, and I - from what I've heard of it - makes sense as their debut: some solid tracks that hinted at the band to come. The Butcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I agree, as it took me a couple plays over a few months to really start appreciating IV. It grew on me a lot. I kind of like it that way though. It helped me appreciate it even more than I would if I loved it out the gate, as odd as that sounds. II is by far my favorite, but I really need to listen to I more. III is damn solid. Need to get a copy of that from the group buy at some point. That black/clear mix would be rad. No joke, this is practically word-for-word what I would've written. My thoughts to a point. II is the one I always come back to, III is just through-and-through a solid post-rock record, IV was a grower, and I - from what I've heard of it - makes sense as their debut: some solid tracks that hinted at the band to come. Yup. And Yup. Let's group buy from a label we can get some Toundra stuff from next month for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Just saw a new track was posted a couple of days ago. I'm going to finish Mantiis before I check it out. Apparently there's guest vocals on the new album from Garm and Attila. It's always welcome to hear Garm dipping back into some sort of metal. Glad you dig! Yeah that new song is a banger. Can definitely tell already they aren't just redoing Mantiis. Also, I found Mantiis on Discogs domestically for only $25ppd, so I finally snagged it. Grabbed the new one as well, but that ran about $38ppd with overseas shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 EDIT: Found the full show with new Russian Circles songs. My God. #HYPEHYPEHYPEHYPE 8:30 - Afrika 48:00 - Calla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 yeah I'm totally in with you guys for Toundra stuff next month. This Kokomo nonsense is going to drain me of a quick hundred or so haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemulis Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I do like their debut – enough to own it – but for whatever reason it's just never really clicked for me. I was super neutral on IV for the longest time, too, but the last few listens have treated me really well. I agree, as it took me a couple plays over a few months to really start appreciating IV. It grew on me a lot. I kind of like it that way though. It helped me appreciate it even more than I would if I loved it out the gate, as odd as that sounds. II is by far my favorite, but I really need to listen to I more. III is damn solid. Need to get a copy of that from the group buy at some point. That black/clear mix would be rad. Interesting, I'll make IV a priority this week. I mean, I already like it but I would be pumped if I liked it more. There is a brass instrument part that doesn't sit well with me and I've had a difficult time getting around that to really warm up to the record as a whole. Everytime that comes on, I just give a big eye roll to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgedestroys Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 i fell asleep before you sent that pic or else i wouldnt have been able to sleep from rage. The Guide and everything is still ongoing, of course, Stevesies and I have joined forces and will resume shortly. [100 Flex emojis] Speaking of, in the event you need to get a hold of me considering I check VC pretty erratically you can always hit me up through my email or telegram if you use it. edgedestroys@gmail / edgedestroys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Just saw a new track was posted a couple of days ago. I'm going to finish Mantiis before I check it out. Apparently there's guest vocals on the new album from Garm and Attila. It's always welcome to hear Garm dipping back into some sort of metal. This is really fucking good. I REALLY love that middle section... it kind of sounds like Lateralus-era Tool mixed with post-rock, before they break back into the blast beats for the final minute and a half. I wouldn't even know what to call these guys. Probably blackgaze would be the most appropriate, overall general term. I've been listening to so much Kokomo lately though, trying to get used to this material. Their new song fucking KILLS. But "Epochs and Archives" is still probably their best song IMO. That track.... wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Still have the Toundra IV digital from a reviewer and gave it the full 10 listens. Looks like I'll have to revisit it now it's been a few months and from the much respected posters above. My remote memory, IV is great prog-like concept - the Kitsune myth thing- but didn't pull it off as a start to finish like Genesis' Wind and Wuthering for example. The 1st half was postrock that never quite got there, but the finish was signature Toundra. One more time to check my failing memory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looks like Sleepmakeswaves is making a US tour announcement today. Wooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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