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Steev
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39 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  13:21:44  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I may or may not have listened to a secret advance copy of Fastman Raiderman, so what you're about to read may be complete fiction.

In the past, I have fallen in love with Frank's "straight-to-two-track" recording mentality. I will say, though, that the refined audio on this newest record is amazing. The guitars really punch, and the music sounds beautiful.

So I love it both ways, I guess! I have hated Frank's last couple of albums... Honeycomb and Show Me Your Tears... I would have happily passed on both of 'em. But this new one is very exciting, and sounds freakin' great.

There's the stuff, Franky! Whoopy doopy!

s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  13:24:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Where did you hear it??


"I'm Rick James, Bitch"
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =

Mexico
15297 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  13:25:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i'm curious how "Nessy" will sound with a full multi-track production




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Steev
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39 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  13:48:27  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I may or may not have actually heard it.
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MMD
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United Kingdom
233 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  14:25:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Haha, floop I thought that Loch Ness Monster stuff was some kind of an April fools day joke, you're still persisting with it?

Also FM/RM sounds damn good to me :)

Edited by - MMD on 05/03/2006 09:10:07
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =

USA
398 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  20:19:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes. Very, very, good!


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vilainde
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Niue
7441 Posts

Posted - 05/02/2006 :  23:56:34  Show Profile  Visit vilainde's Homepage  Reply with Quote
It's nice but I feel the drums are often mixed too low. Who knows if my copy is the definitive mix though.


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
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Steev
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39 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  06:27:57  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I like Wanderlust the best. I think it's the best fusion of Old Frank and New Frank.
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Steev
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39 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  06:28:46  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Also, it's amazing what great musicians can do to an album. Not that Frank's back-up folks aren't normally good musicians, but these guys are great musicians. Wheepers!@#
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Steev
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39 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  06:32:44  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Here's a link to my favorite song on the new album:

http://www.steev.org/junk/theclapkees.mp3

Edited by - Steev on 05/03/2006 06:33:07
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MMD
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United Kingdom
233 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  06:57:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steev

Here's a link to my favorite song on the new album:

http://www.steev.org/junk/theclapkees.mp3



Isn't that the bonus track from the japanese edition?

“Not since Orson Welles had one man so many fingers in so many pies, and been the chef as well. And then looked like he went and ate them all. The guy was out of control.”
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *

France
1734 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  08:56:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It rocks!
I love hand claps.
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =

USA
411 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  13:23:20  Show Profile  Visit Apesy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
You really think the drums aren't mixed well, Denis? I wast just listening to "In the Time of My Ruin" and the drumming on that totally kicked my teeth out. Especially the cymbal crashes. Mr. Tiven really did an amazing job on this one. The whole album, but this track especially.

...and the bass! However many people played bass on these recordings, they all played phenomenally, and Mr. Tiven really did them justice. Beautiful, warm bass.

Oh, and is this version of "Fare Thee Well" the same as from the Honeycomb sessions? Because if so, hot damn does this mastered version sound a thousand times better! So much more punch. I'll admit that I didn't notice a whole lot of difference between the mastered Honeycomb tracks and the ones that leaked back in 2004, but it's entirely obvious on FMRM that the holdovers have been cleaned up for the better.

-=Apesy

Edited by - Apesy on 05/03/2006 13:27:53
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jtanner
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89 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  13:57:55  Show Profile  Visit jtanner's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I was pleasantly surprised to hear Jean Black singing on every track!
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velvety
= Cult of Ray =

Portugal
536 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  16:54:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Apesy

Oh, and is this version of "Fare Thee Well" the same as from the Honeycomb sessions? Because if so, hot damn does this mastered version sound a thousand times better! So much more punch. I'll admit that I didn't notice a whole lot of difference between the mastered Honeycomb tracks and the ones that leaked back in 2004, but it's entirely obvious on FMRM that the holdovers have been cleaned up for the better.

-=Apesy



Except for "Kiss my ring". But it's still great.

Edited by - velvety on 05/04/2006 16:17:46
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Jontiven
= Cult of Ray =

USA
347 Posts

Posted - 05/03/2006 :  19:17:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks y'all.

By the way, my guess about the Japanese bonus track was right on.

"Fare The Well" was remixed in Chicago, likewise "Kiss My Ring" and
Highway To Lowdown." But not "Where The Wind," that's the Nashville mix.

byeeee,
Jon the Tivster
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1965
= Cult of Ray =

Australia
799 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  00:41:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Very happy to hear that I Don't Live Here Anymore will get on a CD [Japan version]. Thanks for the update Jon.

(( I'm a Snake... cut in half 'cause I'm not the one you needed. ))
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silvereel
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USA
112 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  02:29:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
so for those of us not priveleged enough to have heard FMRM, ONLY 47 DAYS LEFT!!! i'm excited

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1965
= Cult of Ray =

Australia
799 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  05:19:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Maybe Mr JT could answer this.. Is it possible that there will be a commercial single released to promote FMRM? I don't think there are any unreleased tracks left in the can for b-sides though, so I'm thinking a single will be unlikely. Maybe an I Burn Today style promo only effort w/ some album tracks is the best we're gonna get.

To those who've heard FMRM, what song would make a good A-side?

(( I'm a Snake... cut in half 'cause I'm not the one you needed. ))
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Steev
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Posted - 05/04/2006 :  05:58:02  Show Profile  Visit Steev's Homepage  Reply with Quote
There has been one commercial single released:

http://www.steev.org/junk/theclapkees.mp3
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <

Poland
4698 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  06:13:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i'm disappointed by the fact that the honeycomb session songs sound noticeably less clear than the others... quiet and muffled :/


FAST_MAN  RAIDER_MAN - June 19th
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The Holiday Son
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France
2008 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  06:21:27  Show Profile  Visit The Holiday Son's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by 1965
To those who've heard FMRM, what song would make a good A-side?


Johnny Barleycorn.
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MMD
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United Kingdom
233 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  07:16:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
or Elijah maybe.

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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =

Canada
11687 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  07:16:31  Show Profile  Visit Cult_Of_Frank's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Seconded.


"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Niue
7441 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  07:23:04  Show Profile  Visit vilainde's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Yeah, Johnny Barleycorn. Plus it's song #2 on the CD, that's a good place for a single.


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =

Germany
729 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  09:22:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How come everybody seems to have heard the new songs already?
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stoffaboy
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32 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  14:48:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
so what happened to " all around the world " ?? , its such a great track and its not on honeycomb or fm/rm!

disc 1 of fm/rm is amazingly consistent!
i was't convinced by honeycomb but Tiven!, you've done a grand job on this! respect!
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
2002 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  15:03:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think either IN THE TIME OF MY RUIN or FITZGERALD as A-sides.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =

USA
411 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  19:08:42  Show Profile  Visit Apesy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
"In the Time of My Ruin" for sure.

-=Apesy
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IceCream
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USA
1850 Posts

Posted - 05/04/2006 :  19:40:40  Show Profile  Visit IceCream's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steev

There has been one commercial single released:

http://www.steev.org/junk/theclapkees.mp3

Steev! You're back. It's been a while. I still laugh at those hilarious fake lyrics for "The Snake" you posted about 3 years ago.
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Holy Fingers
- FB Fan -

USA
149 Posts

Posted - 05/08/2006 :  07:42:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Someone was selling a promotional copy of FM/RM on ebay recently. It was selling for $30.00, with 6 bidders, at the time that I saw it. Last year, I purchased my copy of Honeycomb on ebay, 2 months before it was released. I paid $16.00 for it, and I was the only bidder.


"The only difference between lilies and turds is whatever difference humans have agreed upon; and I don't always agree." - George Carlin
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