Smiley Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Blossoms were v good this afto. Belting effort for a matinee. Tight set Not given their new album a spin yet. On my playlist for tomorrow. A few new Snow Patrol songs doing the rounds on Spotify ahead of the new album. A couple are ok. And likewise a few new James songs on Spotify. Standard fayre for Booth & co. Edited May 9, 2018 by Smiley Quote
jules_darby Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Not given their new album a spin yet. On my playlist for tomorrow. A few new Snow Patrol songs doing the rounds on Spotify ahead of the new album. A couple are ok. And likewise a few new James songs on Spotify. Standard fayre for Booth & co. Don’t give in is an excellent track I didn’t realise it was them Quote
L/H White Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Not given their new album a spin yet. On my playlist for tomorrow. A few new Snow Patrol songs doing the rounds on Spotify ahead of the new album. A couple are ok. And likewise a few new James songs on Spotify. Standard fayre for Booth & co. Never been to a James gig yet, i really need to make it happen Love that track , curse curse off Le Petite Mort Quote
Dr Faustus Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 The chasing cars overkill on any tragic story has made me despise snow patrol Quote
Spider Posted May 11, 2018 Author Posted May 11, 2018 Here goes.... The Artic Monkeys are the most over rated band in 3 generations. The new album has just made my previous comment look like the biggest understatement I've ever uttered. Had a listen this morning and it is SHIT Quote
Smiley Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) The chasing cars overkill on any tragic story has made me despise snow patrol Oddly, they played it on Jools the other night. Very unusual. Usually come on and play new stuff when there's an album on the horizon. Edited May 11, 2018 by Smiley Quote
Zico Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 after 1 listen of the new Arctic Monkey's album, had I paid £80 to see them play most of it at the arena, I'd be pissed off Quote
stevieb Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 The arctics new album is shockingly bad. It's not "it needs a couple of listens" it's fuck me this is bad. A mate of mine has said "after 7 or 8 listens" it's good. Not sure I want to give it that many! Quote
Zico Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 The arctics new album is shockingly bad. It's not "it needs a couple of listens" it's fuck me this is bad. A mate of mine has said "after 7 or 8 listens" it's good. Not sure I want to give it that many! Heard it being described as a mature change in direction Mature = boring As for change in direction, it sounds like stuff that wasn't good enough for the last shadow puppets They should've stuck to rock/guitar led music Quote
L/H White Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) just gave that artic monkeys album a listen like many others have side, it's a bit shit every song at this years eurovison was better than any track on that Edited May 14, 2018 by L/H White Quote
Dr Faustus Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 Slayer at the arena, on sale today... Might give that a go Quote
jimmyjoojar Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Heard it being described as a mature change in direction Mature = boring As for change in direction, it sounds like stuff that wasn't good enough for the last shadow puppets They should've stuck to rock/guitar led music I couldn't believe the reviews. The vast majority have said how great it is and what a progression it is in terms of musical style. I even read a mention of a direction change al la Radiohead, Kid A it fucking well is not!! Its utter fucking pissfroth. I've listened to it maybe 4 times now and there isn't a single stand out track. Edited May 18, 2018 by jimmyjoojar Quote
jimmyjoojar Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) DP...in annoyance. Edited May 18, 2018 by jimmyjoojar Quote
Casino Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 i've not heard a good review ive not heard the album i have heard folk saying its shit what makes it shit? Quote
Spider Posted May 18, 2018 Author Posted May 18, 2018 i've not heard a good review ive not heard the album i have heard folk saying its shit what makes it shit? When Radiohead did Kid A, it was a total shift in sound and style. 20 years on, it's still utterly fantastic in its own right and has justified their decision. What the Arctics have tried to do is say "Hey, we're going into lounge music, shedding the guitar-led riffs and changing style" but have got 2 things horribly wrong: 1. The music is just dull as fuck. If you're going to change, be good at the new stuff. Disaster for them as it turns out they are not suited. 2. Their fanbase isn't interested in them changing direction. Radiohead fans were miffed at first but were tolerant and moved with it (not all). They've just fucked up. I still doubt they'll give a shit. I will say that they have a superb drummer who probably managed to do this album in about 2 hours and fucked off to the pub whilst the singer sat brooding at his piano. Wasted. Quote
Casino Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 1. The music is just dull as fuck. If you're going to change, be good at the new stuff. Disaster for them as it turns out they are not suited. 2. Their fanbase isn't interested in them changing direction. Radiohead fans were miffed at first but were tolerant and moved with it (not all). 1 what makes it dull? 2 doesnt make it shit. Poor career move, maybe i actually heard 30 seconds of 1 track and it sounded a bit bowie ill listen to it on the way home Quote
Carlos Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 I've listened to Tranquility Base about 4 times. Just hasn't grabbed me. I don't get it. Moving on, new Half Man Half Biscuit, not dull or shit. Quote
Spider Posted May 18, 2018 Author Posted May 18, 2018 1 what makes it dull? 2 doesnt make it shit. Poor career move, maybe i actually heard 30 seconds of 1 track and it sounded a bit bowie ill listen to it on the way home It's dull in that they are tackling a genre that they've not really bothered with before and taken at face value without the AM name against it, it wouldn't get a mention beyond a few words at the back of the Q reviews pages. It plods. It threatens to go somewhere then doesn't. It's like a drunk wank, just peters out after too much effort and no result. Quote
jimmyjoojar Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 It's like a drunk wank, just peters out after too much effort and no result. Spider, you nailed it there EXACTLY. Its a drunk wank. Quote
Casino Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 I've listened to Tranquility Base about 4 times. Just hasn't grabbed me. I don't get it. Moving on, new Half Man Half Biscuit, not dull or shit. theyre never still at it tranmere twats Quote
Zico Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 reckon Alex Turner has had too much sun and drugs in LA and disappeared up his own arse I'd like to think previous-new-best-mate Josh Homme has kicked him out of his desert ranch and told him to fuck off and not come back Quote
Carlos Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 It's like there's not a single hook on the whole album. Live, the rhythm section will be bored rigid. Quote
Mike Hunt Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 Looking forward to hearing the new James stuff at KGH tonight. Quote
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