cwhitmuzik Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 i don't love the last track but it's cool. i think there's better in the album. preferred And Now I'm Nothing as a closer. AdventureIsOutThere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glass realms Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 can someone hook me up with a (non-streaming) link for the album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 First Listen: 1. It's an album by The Wonder Years. 2. The parts where Soupy reaches as a vocalist were pretty hard to listen to. 3. Nothing stood out terribly, but I was working while listening so I wasn't fully attentive. But it's not as bad as many have said, and it's not as good as Drew kept assuring us of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylo234 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 meh....it's the wonder years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacooper Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 album is ok. I think "I Want to Sell Out My Funeral" is my favorite track on the album followed by "Devil in my Bloodstream". Nothing else really stood out to me, seemed kinda bland. Definitely didn't hit me the same as Upsides or Suburbia. Suburbia had the jams, Came Out Swinging, I won't say the Lord's Prayer, etc. I think I just had too high of expectations since Drew and everyone else praised this thing so much. Excited to see if this grows on me though and to see the songs live this saturday. Not writing it off, but as of now my least favorite of the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireyred77 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 All things aside, I still really like Passing Through a Screen Door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 But it's not as bad as many have said i don't think anyone said it's "that bad." compared to other pop punk albums, it'll be alright, maybe even pretty good. compared to the wonder years' past stuff, it'll be disappointing. compared to drew's (and the rest of the internet's) soon-to-be glowing reviews, it'll be terrible. it's all relative. devil in my bloodstream has been in my head nonstop since it aired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Banquet /300 ey? Seems like the route to take, seems like there are a little over 80 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 After one listen, I still like the upsides better than the rest of their albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamrfox Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 anybody have an extra tickets for the philly show? trying to bring my little brother with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundboard Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I like it quite a bit. Vocally I think it sounds good. I like the direction of this one. I'm enjoying reading through the positive and negative reactions. It's wild seeing such a broad range of thoughts about this album. I kind of thought this album and The Story So Far's new one were a couple of the big pop/punk albums being released this year (there are of course others coming out that are highly anticipated, but these albums have has massive hype). I've heard a bunch of mixed reviews over both. I've enjoyed both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Never understood how people can straight up tell others their opinions are wrong on completely subjective subjects. haha I didn't say that. Dismissing an opinion isn't the same as saying that person is wrong - I've clearly stated it's okay to dislike it or be disappointed in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 sounds about right lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 that last sentence is something i would expect to come out of a 16 year old girls mouth. you care. I don't care what someone thinks about the record, I do care when someone accuses the band of coasting or mailing it in when I know for a fact that wasn't the case. I may be 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 the point I'm making is that everyone is so quick to judge an album (whether you think it's good or bad) so quickly - the album has been leaked for less than a day and people are already like "pssh sucks" or "omg it's the best thing ever" immediately without letting it really sink and shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbacktosquare Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 the point I'm making is that everyone is so quick to judge an album (whether you think it's good or bad) so quickly - the album has been leaked for less than a day and people are already like "pssh sucks" or "omg it's the best thing ever" immediately without letting it really sink and shit. Sorry everyone can't be an expert reviewer for Absolute Punk. Can you teach us how to properly review a record? billya, fireyred77 and knifeparty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sorry everyone can't be an expert reviewer for Absolute Punk. Can you teach us how to properly review a record? haha because that's exactly what I said. I love you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundboard Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey Drew we don't need 15 replies all at once of you repeating yourself. We get it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey Drew we don't need 15 replies all at once of you repeating yourself. We get it . haha I know soundboard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searos Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have listened to the album 4 times now. Trying to full gauge an opinion. I really do hope this grows. I think Suburbia came out at just the right time and is my personal favorite still but TGG is their most solid. As par as looking for stand out parts there are plenty for me personally. Lots of tracks I would listen to individually. This is however their least catchy album they ever done. They seem to be hitting the point where despite playing a style they are known for they want to be more than just pop punk. - I find it to contain their best lyrics- least catchy of all albums- Each half of the album is about equally as strong- I personally like the closer but I can gauge why people wouldn't- Production is really good but vocals have hit a new level of rasp for soupyThis album is very much Suburbia part 2 but in lots of little and fine details they show growth. The band also seems to put a lot of passion behind the writing. I think it transitions song to song worse than The Upsides or Suburbia but has the most energy out of the trilogy. Personal assessment. Not even a review and no score attached. Its good. Honestly after listening more I think my initial remarks were a bit off. Its not groundbreaking just incredibly solid. Its basically a full improvement to the sound they generation with their last album minus the flow but in marginal and fine details. Overall the theme fits well and the album feels genuine. It contains some of TWY's best songs but I feel it will take more time to grow because of the how marginal the differences are between their last album. Its definitely not coast as the album bleeds passion. I do think they could of took a bit more risks but I appreciate the energy, the passion, and aggressiveness. I do think its their best album but its harder to notice from the perspective of the rate at which they have progressed. They went up a few blocks instead of a mile but never the less released a very solid album perfect for the summer of 2013. TheRareCreature 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 im really enjoying this record. reminds me of Saves The Day. That change up they threw our way from "Through Being Cool" to "Stay What You Are" its the same band trying to define their sound a little better. this doesnt sound as much of a pop punk record as their previous ones. it grown up, its smart, its dark and angry and everything someone about to leave their late 20s and enter their early 30s should feel like. confused and afraid of change. i didnt find it hard to grab some lyrics and compare them to my own life experiences. soupy can turn a phrase like no other. and... after only 2 listens to this record, I can tell it was meant to be heard LIVE and LOUD! this is going to be a record that gets toured on hard. keep up the great work TWY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katamari Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Banquet /300 ey? Seems like the route to take, seems like there are a little over 80 left. I think its 300 out of the orange press. Considering it says "from the first press." implying it isn't their own colorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I think its 300 out of the orange press. Considering it says "from the first press." implying it isn't their own colorway.no. This is a seperate colorway from the red/3000.It is exclusive to banquet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketcat Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I hated "Suburbia" but I'm really liking this. It's got a good mix and all the songs even the slow ones are very melodic or catchy. A good mix of Upsides and their more "Mature" sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm halfway through my first listen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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