brianjeremy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The new songs sounded great last night. My ears are still ringing and I can't hear crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 The new songs sounded great last night. My ears are still ringing and I can't hear crap. This post gets me STOKED for the show in a couple weeks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leatherman Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 This leaked. About half-way through my first listen now and I'm liking, but not loving, it but hopefully it grows on me. I wasn't much a fan of BTCD, other than a few GREAT songs (2 daughters, 3 dimes down, Righteous path, Ghost to most) but I am liking that this is a bit more rocking and less country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 This leaked a few weeks ago actually. My impression, I read this somewhere else but it's an apt description, is that it's another DBT album. Nothing bad at all: an all-around solid set of songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 curious where you got it that it actually "leaked" a few weeks ago... i got a promo of it a few weeks ago, but didn't see it "leaked" anywhere until late last night... anywho, it's better than the last 2 by far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nothing bad at all: an all-around solid set of songs. So it's like a Spoon record then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've had it for close to a month now. I like it, but definitely don't love it. To my ears, it sounds like what they were going for (but didn't quite accomplish) with A Blessing and a Curse - leaner, less "Southern," and potential for more mainstream appeal in classic rock circles. I like The Big To-Do more than ABAAC, but not as much as Brighter Than Creations Dark. I also find Murdering Oscar to be a better album that the new one. Cooley's songs are solid, but certainly not spectacular. The two songs that I absolutely fucking love are "The Wig He Made Her Wear" and "After the Scene Dies." I look forward to hearing "Girls Who Smoke" when the vinyl arrives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Creations Dark was great, but in need of an editor badly. they should have trimmed at least 3, if not 5 songs from the album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 curious where you got it that it actually "leaked" a few weeks ago... i got a promo of it a few weeks ago, but didn't see it "leaked" anywhere until late last night... anywho, it's better than the last 2 by far Don't tell me I schooled you! I found it on a message board I frequent - a 256 rip. I got it the day before I saw them live(2/11), so I've had it for a couple of weeks now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Don't tell me I schooled you! I found it on a message board I frequent - a 256 rip. I got it the day before I saw them live(2/11), so I've had it for a couple of weeks now. well, i've had it for a while myself too, but was just curious, cuz it obviously wasn't a very widespread leak then (wasn't on Demonoid or What.CD, 2 of the biggest trackers). It's possible it was a transcode tho, as what.CD deletes those. doesn't really matter, i was just curious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 well, i've had it for a while myself too, but was just curious, cuz it obviously wasn't a very widespread leak then (wasn't on Demonoid or What.CD, 2 of the biggest trackers). It's possible it was a transcode tho, as what.CD deletes those. doesn't really matter, i was just curious Nah, it almost like you got shit before they even record the damn album. It's like a band or artist has a thought about an album and you're up here within minutes posting about how awesome it is. It's just funny to me. You're usually one of the ones around here who tips me off to new albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Degenerex Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This may be the first Truckers album for me that I prefer the Patterson songs to the Cooley songs. After The Scene Dies and The Wig He Made Her Wear are standouts. The three Cooley songs are good and all, but he has been so consistently genius in the past it's kind of like it is just expected at this point. I wonder who is playing the guitar solo at the end of Daddy Learned To Fly. I've listened to it 10 times in a row now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Creations Dark was great, but in need of an editor badly. they should have trimmed at least 3, if not 5 songs from the album.Not to put you on the spot, but I'm curious as to what those 3-5 songs are. I'll give you the 3-5 songs I'd cut - You And Your Crystal Meth, The Purgatory Line, Home Field Advantage, Daddy Needs A Drink, and I'm Sorry Huston. Still love it. Patterson envisioned it as a sprawling, 70's-styled, double album. I love it. Warts and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 This may be the first Truckers album for me that I prefer the Patterson songs to the Cooley songs. After The Scene Dies and The Wig He Made Her Wear are standouts. The three Cooley songs are good and all, but he has been so consistently genius in the past it's kind of like it is just expected at this point. I wonder who is playing the guitar solo at the end of Daddy Learned To Fly. I've listened to it 10 times in a row now.Speaking of guitar, the sleazy guitar work on "Wig" stabs you in the arm and invades like heroin. I won't even mention the demented laughter followed by the call of "sick bastard" that kicks this Truckers classic off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Not to put you on the spot, but I'm curious as to what those 3-5 songs are. I'll give you the 3-5 songs I'd cut - You And Your Crystal Meth, The Purgatory Line, Home Field Advantage, Daddy Needs A Drink, and I'm Sorry Huston. Still love it. Patterson envisioned it as a sprawling, 70's-styled, double album. I love it. Warts and all.I like Daddy Needs a Drink but otherwise agree. My opinion is that the album would have been a pure classic without the rest. The new album kicks all sort of ass. I bought the album and had the first two songs released to me. The leak is 10times better quality than what I paid for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 after 1 time through the album, i'm not in love, blown away or hating it. there are some great songs & some really annoying (to me) songs. typical DBT album for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Not to put you on the spot, but I'm curious as to what those 3-5 songs are. I'll give you the 3-5 songs I'd cut - You And Your Crystal Meth, The Purgatory Line, Home Field Advantage, Daddy Needs A Drink, and I'm Sorry Huston. Still love it. Patterson envisioned it as a sprawling, 70's-styled, double album. I love it. Warts and all. Lisa's Birthday, Bob, You and Your Crystal Meth for certain... after that not sure, i'd have to revisit it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Not really falling for it myself either. Might be my copy of it or maybe I am getting old but it sounds as if it recorded by amateurs. Too many things going on in the mix and vocals a bit murky. Then again, I think that most DBT albums seem that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This leaked a few weeks ago actually. My impression, I read this somewhere else but it's an apt description, is that it's another DBT album. Nothing bad at all: an all-around solid set of songs. very good point. it's a DBT album. nothing but the first song seems memorable to me. def not 'better' than the last two. however, if one loves the dbt sound, then this is you're album. i have a feeling this is going to be a fan favorite after all is said and done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Speaking of guitar, the sleazy guitar work on "Wig" stabs you in the arm and invades like heroin. I won't even mention the demented laughter followed by the call of "sick bastard" that kicks this Truckers classic off. i guess that's one of my issues with DBT, they don't have a good lead guitar player. cooley just can't play. of course that's part of their charm. however, i'd love to hear some tasty licks on some songs that didn't sound like they sound kind of good by accident. don't know if neff is any good on lead. great on pedal steel though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Lisa's Birthday, Bob, You and Your Crystal Meth for certain... after that not sure, i'd have to revisit it again How can you get rid of Bob?!?!! But I'd agree on the other two. This album struck me as kind of "eh" on first listen, but I need to go back a couple of times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How can you get rid of Bob?!?!! But I'd agree on the other two. This album struck me as kind of "eh" on first listen, but I need to go back a couple of times. can't stand the lyrics on Bob really... plus NOFX's 'Bob' is a way better song about Bob... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 i guess that's one of my issues with DBT, they don't have a good lead guitar player. cooley just can't play.Your douchebaggery continues to grow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Your douchebaggery continues to grow. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 ah yes, now an opinion equals being a douchebag by the holy cortez. get over yourself man. did you even read what i wrote?No yawn emoticons? Where's the Son Volt drummer when you need him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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