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On listen 4 now. There is some really good stuff in there, and as mentioned, it would have made for a great 13/14 song album, but this is just needlessly long and takes a lot of the gloss off it as a whole for me.
Even the world’s biggest Swifties didn't want or need a 31 song, 2+ hour release, given she’s already put out 4 albums in the past 5 years. -
It’s good/fine.
Florida my clear favourite on first listen - mainly because it’s the only song that seems to has any real ‘oomph’ in it. -
22 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:
I can understand being cynical over it, but I reckon it's kosher. Otherwise why even bring it up?
I guess it’s because she’s never posted something like this before, as far as people are aware? And assuming the record for biggest take up before this must have been at some point in the last 10 years - and most likely in the last couple of years.
So it does seem a conscious decision to choose to mention it now and never before, against the backdrop of the lineup being the most negatively received in recent times.
That, and everybody loves a conspiracy these days for every single event that happens.
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Not saying for one minute I don’t believe Emily or that she is lying, but her statement certainly just pours over all the negative comments re the lineup - which there is no denying there have been this year.
So even if her statement isn’t true, it is a very tactical and well placed one.-
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Whatever Dua Lipa’s next single is
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9 hours ago, JonnyG said:
I love The National, and I would hope they'll do some of their more immediate songs to hook the casual listeners. Some of the earlier classics took a while to land for me, requiring repeat hearings to engage, while a number off the last couple of records have more linear structures with quite hooky choruses, so I'd expect a sprinkling of those. So long as the brilliant Weird Goodbyes is one, I'll be happy.
In a similar note, there can’t have been many acts who have headlined The Other Stage who don’t have a single ‘hit’ that the casual music fan would know (in the UK at least). I mean, what would their one song be at a push? Have they had any singles with radio airtime?
They are more well known for the Dessner/Swift connection than their own music.I adore them, so obviously these are not my personal views and everybody else is missing out.
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On 3/21/2024 at 6:38 AM, nikkic said:
I love them both!
But…….
Not including Alien in the combined list is a travesty my good man!
I’ll hold my hands up, Alien had previously failed to really grab my attention and was one I glossed over. But since you posted this, I have given it the time and attention it deserves .. and you are quite right - a really great song song! So, thank you!
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Have the latest two albums suddenly really clicked with anybody else recently? Whilst I did enjoy them when they were originally released, I can’t stop listening to them lately. I think a combined 12 song album would be right up there with their very best. Something like:
1. Deep End (Paul’s in Pieces)
2. Eucalyptus
3. New Order T-Shirt
4. Weird Goodbyes (ft. Bon Iver)
5. This Isn’t Helping (ft. Phoebe Bridgers)
6. Once Upon a Poolside (ft. Surfjan Stevens)
7. Tropic Morning News
8. The Alcott (ft. Taylor Swift)
9. Grease In Your Hair
10. Alphabet City
11. Hornets
12. Smoke DetectorReally can’t wait to see them multiple times this summer. What a band!
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6 hours ago, Little Andy said:
Update on my journey discovering The National :
After enjoying Boxer, I've now been looping over High Violet. I prefer Boxer, but High Violet is still rather nice. I thought England was my favourite track, but that may be changing with more listens.I think if you’ve enjoyed those two, then hopefully there is every chance it will all just click together with TWFM.
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Anybody watched the Eras show on Disney+ yet? Having tickets for Liverpool later in the year I’m going to avoid it, although I’m not sure if it would actually be a ‘spoiler’ or not.
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Generally speaking, does the strength of the three Pryamid headliners alone have a lot of weight as to how the lineup is received, regardless of the acts underneath? Or does this go for the whole Pyramid itself and not just the headliners?
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1 minute ago, Beerqueen said:
So who's doing the Spotify playlist then?
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2 hours ago, glimmers_of_hope said:
Couple of indie albums in really looking forward to today.
Yard act - where's my utopia
Everything everything - mountainhead
I'll also give mannequin pussy - I got heaven a listen as well.
I think that John Squire Liam Gallagher album is also out today but I have really disliked the singles.
Add Master Piece’s debut album to that list. A real blend of indie styles in one album, I really enjoyed it!
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Wow, really surprised by how good that MGMT album is. I was impressed by the singles they released, but was expecting it to be front loaded and then the rest be ‘duds’. But it’s a great album, and sounds very ‘fresh’ considering their first album is 17 years old!
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The new Middle Kids album is really good!
The return of the chilled, summer vibes is just around the corner.-
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8 minutes ago, GrumpyRaver said:
So why aren’t they being booked for Uk gigs and festivals?
I’d say the terrible allegations may be playing a part in this, but I think more-so is the lack of new material.
If they had a new album confirmed for this year, then I’m sure they’d still be in the mix with the bookers.
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Well .. all non-music issues aside for a moment (if that is even possible), but Vultures 1 is sounding pretty damn good.
Both his rapping and singing are very impressive, and this is an unexpected return to nearing his top form I would say -
Well, what great news to wake up to. From the album title alone, I’m guessing (and hoping) this will be return to a folklore style.
Would expect 4/5 new songs in a setlist, so yeah I’m guessing Midnights will be the victim. And maybe the ‘surprise songs’ may have to be culled to get them in. -
3 minutes ago, LinvoyPrimus said:
True but I think we can all agree that plenty of shite music has gotten 'that far' on account of relentless label pushing.
But I guess that isn’t unique to the music industry - I would say this happens more or less in every walk of life.
Regardless of how you get there, you need to have the talent to stay there or it will be very short lived. -
The Last Dinner Party album is sounding great, although can’t help it has been spoiled somewhat by all the hype and the lead singles being released months in advance.
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Well the new one from glass beach is certainly a move away from their debut - there is a lot going on and to process, but I think I like it a lot!
Not much else today for me - given the new Green Day one a cursory listen and it seems fine. -
Bill Ryder-Jones’ new one is superb - it’s getting excellent reviews too across the board too.
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On a pretty quiet day for new releases, the new Spector album is very good.
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No chance this year as Liam is doing his solo tour up until the Friday of the festival.
I think the financial hit of Noel’s divorce will only add fuel to the fire of them getting back together - can certainly see it for 2025
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If anybody needs bonus tracks after 31 new songs then they have issues.