scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
scannest wrote:It seems to be their most unabashed 'poppy' record in a very long time. Which is fine by me.
Wish Kurt Vile wasn't involved. I have an irrational hatred of that dude.
scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
version sound wrote:Also, is that Lou singing on a couple of songs? WTF happened to his vocals? I hate them.
scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
FormerLurker wrote:I do not like it. Songs are snoozy, no guitar heroics, no hooks. Sounds like it was recorded by 3 dudes in 3 different studios with no interaction, which maybe it was.
version sound wrote:..the weird song structures and random noise explosions of the SST albums are what keep me coming back to those more than any of the others.
patient_ot wrote:"Where You Been" (IIRC the title) is where I get off the Dino Jr./JMascis train. People have told me that some of the reunion albums are good but when I checked out a couple of songs nothing grabbed me. My favorite by them has always been "Bug".
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
version sound wrote:Listening to it right now. It’s good, but it finally pinpointed why I have trouble connecting with the post-reunion records - J plays too fucking well and rather conventionally these days. What I really loved about the SST records was the unpredictability and the unconventional song structures. J said that he didn’t know how to write a song and the verses were just parts to connect guitar solos. Whatever the reason, it really worked for me and was a huge part of what I loved about them. As early as Green Mind, things got fairly orthodox and I got less interested. All their records are good, but the weird song structures and random noise explosions of the SST albums are what keep me coming back to those more than any of the others.
Fillavoid wrote:So far I'm feeling mixed about this album. I'm not sure where I'd rank it among their other reunion records. I absolutely adore Beyond, Farm, and Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not (although I never got into I Bet On Sky), but to me this album sounds different. I'm not sure where I stand on it yet.
Maybe it's in my head, but the band sounds bored compared to the energy of their previous albums. The drums sound subdued, which I think is largely due to the production; but it also sounds like Murph is dialing it back. He's usually such a powerhouse. Compare his drumming here to anything off of Farm and you'll hear the difference.
JGJR wrote:patient_ot wrote:"Where You Been" (IIRC the title) is where I get off the Dino Jr./JMascis train. People have told me that some of the reunion albums are good but when I checked out a couple of songs nothing grabbed me. My favorite by them has always been "Bug".
I had an original of WYB and sold it. I kinda wish I'd kept it, but I don't think it's anywhere near as good as the 1st 4.
scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
JGJR wrote:patient_ot wrote:"Where You Been" (IIRC the title) is where I get off the Dino Jr./JMascis train. People have told me that some of the reunion albums are good but when I checked out a couple of songs nothing grabbed me. My favorite by them has always been "Bug".
I had an original of WYB and sold it. I kinda wish I'd kept it, but I don't think it's anywhere near as good as the 1st 4.
gregpolard wrote:JGJR wrote:patient_ot wrote:"Where You Been" (IIRC the title) is where I get off the Dino Jr./JMascis train. People have told me that some of the reunion albums are good but when I checked out a couple of songs nothing grabbed me. My favorite by them has always been "Bug".
I had an original of WYB and sold it. I kinda wish I'd kept it, but I don't think it's anywhere near as good as the 1st 4.
You're wild. "Where You Been" is great. I'm starting to think your opinions are just a piece of performance art
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
patient_ot wrote:JGJR wrote:patient_ot wrote:"Where You Been" (IIRC the title) is where I get off the Dino Jr./JMascis train. People have told me that some of the reunion albums are good but when I checked out a couple of songs nothing grabbed me. My favorite by them has always been "Bug".
I had an original of WYB and sold it. I kinda wish I'd kept it, but I don't think it's anywhere near as good as the 1st 4.
I've heard mixed opinions on it over the years. Too samey and kinda depressing is the main critique, IIRC. I don't mind it though and like it more than Green Mind in many ways.
xxxMidgexxx wrote:But perhaps I just love drone stuff in general.
SamDBL wrote:I haven’t listened yet. And although I dig the reunion albums quite a bit, the lo fi production gag is kinda starting to wear on me.
scannest wrote:It's like a filmmaker saying "Spielberg is my idol. Every time I get behind the camera I think about how I can make my film as good as Hook"
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