Kalle Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 So it has now leaked and I was wondering what everyone's thoughts on it are? It's definitely a lot darker and epic sound but I dunno if I dig that as much as the pure pop of Return To The Sea. There's some really solid tracks but the album goes on forever tracking in at over an hour, and personally that is too long for my liking. The Arm is a pretty killer opener though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panther Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I feel evil creepin in.... is awesome!!!! ISLANDS are forever as the saying goes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 I really don't like how Diamonds is using Unicorns songs all the time, Penner doesn't do that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i havent heard it yet, but im excited, and im seeing them june 24th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 found the first one incredibly disappointing after the Unicorns, but curious to hear this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
damo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 only had a couple listens i havent found it too special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think it's okay, but not great. Not as good as the last one, certainly, and maybe a bit overblown. There are lots of musical/lyrical references to older songs on it, though (notably the entire last movement of A Quick One While He's Away, which made my draw drop when I heard it), and I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yeah I really love the Who part in Into The Rushes. Upon more and more listens the album is getting better with each time. Anyone else feel that Diamonds' vocals are really solid throughout? A lot better than Return To The Sea IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Haven't listened to it yet. Sometime today probably.Like the artwork tho...in a darkened macabe sort of way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morelikethemoon Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i couldnt get through two songs.. i just dont think it sounds very good. the few new Clues songs that have leaked from alden's side of things are pretty awesome on the other hand. it seems pretty obvious to me now who the brains behind the unicorns was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 not sure I like this.the songs are very long Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 enjoying this more than Return To Sea upon first listen... Kids Don't Know Shit rules Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panther Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I think its really great the songwriting is more complex but great. heres a link to a recent interview where Nick Thorburn talks about the new album and kinda complements himself allot, its great http://www.merryswankster.com/archives/200...thorburn_i.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panther Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I just picked up the new record this week its been in heavy rotation so let me say I think its great.Its not as progy as the reviews have led on but you certainly have to put effort to get something out of it which isnt a bad thing considering how great soem moments are on this record, personaly I highly recomend it, great songwriting great arrangments the best montreal band of this era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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