Hospice has been my favorite cd of the year so far. Loved every minute of it.

Album of the year so far guys.

The Antlers - Burst Apart
 

Can't find anything about this album on the forum...just came out on NPR's website today even though it doesn't actually come out until May 10. I love Hospice but was curious what others first impressions were on Burst Apart

I just finished Burst Apart for the first time and holy ****. I think this might actually be better than Hospice. I need a few more listens and some time to digest it but as said I'm really positive after the first listen.

Mm I love the Antlers; can't wait to get Burst Apart. They're playing at a small venue really close to me in June, so I'm super excited, as I missed the chance to see them last year.

Just about to start listening to 'Burst Apart' for the first time, really excited. I loved Hospice

Has it leaked then? I'm not going to stream it because I want the plays on lastFM, haha.

It's on NPR's First Listen thing for free. I've listened through it 4 or 5 times now, still not ready to commit a strong opinion. I don't think they used Peter's vocals to the fullest, but maybe it's better that way. And Hospice is one of my favorite albums of all time so maybe I'm just expecting too much. Anyway, first impression is that it definitely has some solid songs and moments, but also seems to drag at certain points.

album leaked, maybe I should get around to hearing hospice...

New album isn't in the same class as hospice. It's still a good album, but it isn't the delicate, carefully constructed, and cohesive album that hospice was. As far as I can tell it's mostly a bunch of good singles put together on an album.

So don't expect another hospice, but don't ignore it either. This album is more upbeat which isn't a bad thing.