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Molecules 03-08-2009 01:27 PM

well i got it after much delay a few days ago, listened to it many times over. Glad it didn't turn out to be all hype. The post-rock tag I find really self-conscious though, it feels like a grunge/punk-informed kind of contemporary progressive rock (contemporary for 1991).

As somebody said it's not something you put on for a quick spin but neither is anything with a snowballing, brooding atmosphere like Spiderland... I can see how influential it must have been, and the weird chords and amazing dissonant guitar playing mark this out from other so-so 'post rock' I've hear (Explosions in the Sky for one was yawnsome)

so yeah positive vote from me. The length of the album is just perfect too, it doesn't outstay it's welcome

Mojo 03-12-2009 10:19 AM

I'm like, the only person here who hasnt heard this album yet then?

I've seen it mentioned all over this site ever since I signed up and just never got round to it. I dont know why either because it sounds like its right down my street.

Roygbiv 03-12-2009 10:23 AM

^ I can take care of that for ya.

Mojo 03-12-2009 10:26 AM

Much appreciated!

Kamikazi Kat 03-12-2009 09:27 PM

I've never heard of them, but don't worry, I'm searching for some album downloads right now. I could only find 1 torrent for the album Spiderland, and its downloading extremely slow right now (5 kb/sec...) I'm willing to take any links right now. I just finished listening to Good Morning, captain and Breadcrumb Trail on Youtube, and I can definately hear the influence they have had on so many. I'm really liking this so far.

Roygbiv 03-12-2009 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikazi Kat (Post 612691)
I've never heard of them, but don't worry, I'm searching for some album downloads right now. I could only find 1 torrent for the album Spiderland, and its downloading extremely slow right now (5 kb/sec...) I'm willing to take any links right now. I just finished listening to Good Morning, captain and Breadcrumb Trail on Youtube, and I can definately hear the influence they have had on so many. I'm really liking this so far.


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :banghead:

The point of the album is to listen to it from beginning to end uninterrupted.


But i'm just being a ****, so ignore me.

Kamikazi Kat 03-12-2009 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roygbiv (Post 612724)
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :banghead:

The point of the album is to listen to it from beginning to end uninterrupted.


But i'm just being a ****, so ignore me.

I know what you mean, the album has that atmospheric feel that is great for listening to from beginning to end.

This band is amazing though. It creates such a great sound with just your basic rock set up. Some of the most creative guitar work I've heard in a while. And Woah. The torrent for Spiderland is now downloading at 20 kb/sec.

EDIT: The album finally downloaded. I listened to the album from start to finish uninterrupted. It was great. The band does such a good job of holding my attention. They managed to make some of the songs long and slowly build up without boring me. I asbsolutely love the guitar work. Its creative and dissonant at many times and goes with the vocals so well, it sets a really isolated feel.

GravitySlips 03-15-2009 07:23 AM

if i'm in the right mood it's probably my favourite album.

i've began learning their songs on guitar, starting with Breadcrumb Trail. what an awesome song!

Roygbiv 03-15-2009 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamikazi Kat (Post 612762)
I know what you mean, the album has that atmospheric feel that is great for listening to from beginning to end.

This band is amazing though. It creates such a great sound with just your basic rock set up. Some of the most creative guitar work I've heard in a while. And Woah. The torrent for Spiderland is now downloading at 20 kb/sec.

EDIT: The album finally downloaded. I listened to the album from start to finish uninterrupted. It was great. The band does such a good job of holding my attention. They managed to make some of the songs long and slowly build up without boring me. I asbsolutely love the guitar work. Its creative and dissonant at many times and goes with the vocals so well, it sets a really isolated feel.

I like how the entire album builds up to that last song where the guy singing screams as if he's letting go of all the tension already built up.

Kevorkian Logic 03-18-2009 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred (Post 608967)
I have'nt heard Tweez.


I personally didn't like Tweez as much as I liked Spiderland. It's definately worth a listen, but imo it lacks the emotional orgasm that spiderland takes you too. The song Good morning, captain is probably one of my favorite songs ever, everytime I hear it my mind just escapes into this whole other world.


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