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lucasio
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
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 Posted - 06/24/2006 : 06:18:11
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hi guys,
i think fm/rm is totally different from honeycomb
i liked hc very much and now im listening myself into fm/rm. there are some really cool tunes in it. the refrain of if your poison gets you is really catchy. i like the album so far.. |
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2006 : 04:01:35
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Originally posted by fbc
Just got back, kella. First play in approximately 2 minutes (just waiting for the kettle to boil)
Lucky you.
I didn't get it. They ordered it for me. It's going to be tuesday for me.
How was your tea & fm/rm experience yesterday? |
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junkmale
- FB Fan -
79 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2006 : 06:11:31
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| I DLed this from Soulseek a few weeks back before the legit copy was delivered yesterday. I must say that I can't get into it as easily as the earlier albums. Maybe I need to wait and see... Highway to Lowdown, Fast Man and Fare Thee Well do it for me, but I can't help thinking 'quality control'. In the old days you would get a 45 minute LP because that's all you could fit on the vinyl. This collection just seems too long with too many similar songs. A single CD of the best tracks would have done it. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2006 : 09:26:53
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Originally posted by kelladwella
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Originally posted by fbc
Just got back, kella. First play in approximately 2 minutes (just waiting for the kettle to boil)
Lucky you.
I didn't get it. They ordered it for me. It's going to be tuesday for me.
How was your tea & fm/rm experience yesterday?
The tea was just fine, thanks for asking. I've yet to hear FM/RM from start to finish, so no real comment so far, just a "hmm". Just some more fB songs to add to the collection, with a few I know I'd include in a Frank Black compilation. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2006 : 12:29:00
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I got the album on the day it came out, but I've been so busy since then that I haven't been able to post to the forum about it until now. I did, however, write a journal entry about it, if anyone is interested.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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FrankfanL
- FB Fan -
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2006 : 18:35:22
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| Got my copy of FMRM last week. I really liked it upon first listen, yes it is Honeycomb-ish, but that's not bad. Frank is still penning finely crafted tunes, and I like his use of varied instruments. Very bummed he did not include lyrics. My one disappointment was this release did not have one "cringe inducing "musical moment. (I'm sure veteran FB fans know what I'm talking about.) Mellow FB is where he's at now. Great job by all contributors. |
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Newmark
- FB Fan -
Sweden
5 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 09:47:48
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I just got it from an online-store, and damn Cooking Vinyl f-d up! My copy contained 2 sets of Disc 2. Where is my Disc 1? Yeah, I know it's easily resolved, but I was really looking forward to finally hearing it.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 09:59:19
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I finally get to pick mine up today after work, though I've obviously been listening to a pre-release copy for much longer...
 "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 10:12:08
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Originally posted by FrankfanL
Mellow FB is where he's at now.
It's hard not to agree, but the Man's still happy cranking out the Pixie scream. All mature and grown up on an fB record, all alternative and noise on a Pixies tour. Today I listened to the calm 'All Around The World' and a raw live version of 'Something Against You'. Both recorded in the same year.
But at the end of the day, I'd pay to see both sides of Frank. |
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Czar
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
321 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 12:43:27
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I consider myself a diehard FB fan, grew to like his solo stuff more than the Pixies stuff, but I must admit he's losing me with FMRM. "Okay" is the best qualifier I can come up with. I am much disappointed.
I read somewhere that he'll start working with Eric Drew Feldman, is this confirmed? That would be a great news.
Le Tsar. |
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 12:45:45
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Edited by - Suicide_Samurai on 07/07/2006 12:45:53 |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 12:48:45
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Czar, you read it here and it is indeed true - they've already started, in fact.
"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself." |
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 13:05:02
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 17:15:27
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I got it today. Finally.
Serves me right to trust my next door indie record store... They didn't manage to get me FM/RM in two weeeks. So today I lost my nerve and my will to support the feelgood, small business in the neighborhood and went to one of the big chains. And got it immediately. Should have ordered it from Amazon in the first place...
I haven't listened to it in in it's entirety yet. |
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scruvs
= Cult of Ray =
353 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2006 : 17:22:47
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Originally posted by Newmark
I just got it from an online-store, and damn Cooking Vinyl f-d up! My copy contained 2 sets of Disc 2. Where is my Disc 1? Yeah, I know it's easily resolved, but I was really looking forward to finally hearing it.
Thomas
haha that sucks. make sure to tell us which disc you like better.
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Boy, you sure can holler. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2006 : 10:39:33
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EDF will save us. He'll tell us what to do...
No, you're thinking of Gabbo.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2006 : 11:35:56
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Originally posted by VoVat
No, you're thinking of Gabbo.
Ha. You're not wrong. That's exactly what I was thinking of when I posted. |
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Czar
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
321 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 04:06:56
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I don't think anybody should/could be saved, S_S. It's just that, as somebody else pointed out, he's done the Nashville thing all over now. Time to go elsewhere. Then again, maybe he's done the EDF thing already. I don't know, but I could use more beat and stuff.
Pray for Le Tsar. |
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blue cadet3
- FB Fan -
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 21:09:35
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The more I listen to the album the better it gets. There are some really good songs on the album. If the best 12 to 14 songs were put out as one cd it could have been a great album but, all and all I think it is pretty good. It is downbeat and more nashville but, the songwriting is still there.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7441 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 23:36:31
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Originally posted by blue cadet3
The more I listen to the album the better it gets. There are some really good songs on the album. If the best 12 to 14 songs were put out as one cd it could have been a great album but, all and all I think it is pretty good.
In fact, you can do this yourself. A lot of people have expressed the opinion that some of the songs were throwaways, but as is the case on every Frank record, nobody likes the same songs. See the "Survivor" threads where Dirty Old Town is about to get voted off although it's one of my fave tracks. I did my own selection, removing 8 songs that I found subpar, and the remaining 19-tracks record is very good. FYI, I removed Fast Man, Crucify, 7 Days, End of Summer, When the Paint, Terrible Ways, Where The Wind & Holland Town.
Denis
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 11:00:53
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I think the only good songs on any album are the ones I like.
Hank the 8th was a duplicated man
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 11:29:47
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Originally posted by Czar
I don't think anybody should/could be saved, S_S. It's just that, as somebody else pointed out, he's done the Nashville thing all over now. Time to go elsewhere. Then again, maybe he's done the EDF thing already. I don't know, but I could use more beat and stuff.
Pray for Le Tsar.
maybe it's time for Frank to get all David Byrne on us and do a whole tropicalia cd, with lots of bongo drums and shit.
kind of like where Whispering Weeds is almost headed.
you know, have a topless girl in a grass skirt on the cover.
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 12:42:21
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Originally posted by vilainde
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Originally posted by blue cadet3
The more I listen to the album the better it gets. There are some really good songs on the album. If the best 12 to 14 songs were put out as one cd it could have been a great album but, all and all I think it is pretty good.
In fact, you can do this yourself. A lot of people have expressed the opinion that some of the songs were throwaways, but as is the case on every Frank record, nobody likes the same songs. See the "Survivor" threads where Dirty Old Town is about to get voted off although it's one of my fave tracks. I did my own selection, removing 8 songs that I found subpar, and the remaining 19-tracks record is very good. FYI, I removed Fast Man, Crucify, 7 Days, End of Summer, When the Paint, Terrible Ways, Where The Wind & Holland Town.
Denis
For my driving around, one disc version I omitted When the Paint, Golden Shore, Down to You, My Terrible Ways, & Sad Old World.
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beckett trance
- FB Fan -
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 14:16:37
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You guys are crazy. When The Paint is awesome. Where The Wind might be my favorite on either CD right now, but the second half of Ruin is soooo good.
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
1667 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 14:34:56
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I have to confess that I really like My Terrible Ways. Not many ppl here seem to like it.
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 09:15:12
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This is one bad ass album. I received mine the Friday after the release date. Disc one is full of great numbers, Fast Man, Raider Man, Dog Sleep and that countried out version of Dirty Old Town. Disc Two, well it contains Highway. I've loved that song ever since it was leaked on the HC early version. Way to go Frank, hope to see you in Lancaster, PA.
Free the Heel! |
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Mister Dog
- FB Fan -
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 11:16:14
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I think it's great, although I liked Honeycomb better.
Favorite songs:
If Your Poison Gets You
Johnny Barleycorn
Seven Days
Raider Man
I'm Not Dead
In the Time of My Ruin
Fitzgerald
Elijah
Fare Thee Well
Skinner, you're an odd man, but you sure know how to steam a ham. |
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orangemagic
- FB Fan -
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 13:49:46
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How about those horns in "Sad Old World". They make me sad. The ones in the verses on the A Chords.
greg travis |
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Nemesis
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Posted - 07/13/2006 : 14:52:46
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| I find it even drabber than Honeycomb. Ho hum, at least none of the tracks are as terrible as 'Violet'. Time to ditch the old musos Chuck. It was a nice idea, the Nashville thing, but it hasn't quite worked for me I'm afraid. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2006 : 16:56:54
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I got it today, but I haven't listened to it yet.
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast!
...Listened to it today. Some really good songs-especially the first few, and In my Time Of Ruin is a bit of a lively surprize after things drag a bit towards the end of CD1. I love the way Elijah references (musically) Wave Of Mutilation-actually thought he mentioned Kim, but checking the song database (great to have the lyrics, BTW!) it's 'kin'!
Overall impression: Some very impressive songs, and I know I'll be rewarded with further listenings, although things to get a bit bogged down now and again! |
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TAMAL
- FB Fan -
Australia
55 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2006 : 03:13:48
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have been listening to this album alot more, and now Im loving -
poison
barelycorn
fastman
crucify
seven days (yum, subtle keyboards)
raiderman
dog sleep
when the paint (wow! what a grower)
in the time of my ruin
fitzy (really weird and cool)
not your moment
the real el ray (best song EVER!)
I dont like elijah anymore for some reason.
my shirt is shitty! |
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2006 : 05:12:54
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Originally posted by Carl
I got it today, but I haven't listened to it yet.
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast!
...things drag a bit towards the end of CD1...
Perhaps no coincidence that I fell asleep midway thru Dog Sleep the first three times I tried to play CD1. In anticipation of the last 3 tunes maybe. 
(( I'm a Snake... cut in half 'cause I'm not the one you needed. )) |
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Joey Joe Jo Jr. Chabadoo
* Dog in the Sand *
1072 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2006 : 15:46:31
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These last days I travelled through Poland. In the train from Warsaw to Krakow I have really listenned to Fast Man Raider Man for the first time and really went into the lyrics and arrangements. How pleasant that was! Songs that did not catch my attention the fisrt time i heard them on my stereo revealed their strong musical potencial. Panoramic is very important in this album and you can notice it and apprecialte it at best with headphones only (in my opinion). What a change in ten years I though. What a mature album. along with Teenager of the tears and Black letter days this one is a huge trip. Disc one is indoubtedly more catchy especially thanks to Johnny Barleycorn, Fast man and the nice suite: seven Day, Raider Man and the impressing End of the summer,THE song to expect. Disc two reveals the good potential of the Honeycomb sessions songs that did not really suit the Honeycomb feeling and opens with this pure Black masterpiece, in the time of my ruin.
So that album made my days during my trip in the beautiful and wild Poland.
While teenager of the year was that kind of albums that takes you away, Fast Man... is definitely an album to take away for a voyage.
Special mention to Sad old World...
Goodbye!
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Pete Egress
- FB Fan -
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2006 : 22:40:04
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Bought it from itunes last week. Its interesting and definitely has its moments. I respect FB for holding true to his musical vision as he follows his bliss from "punk" to "van-morrison/leonard cohen-y nashville" whatver you want to call it. :)
...however,
those influences are not really my cup of tea unfortunately. I am enjoying the album, but I really miss the mystery, beauty and energy of say, Dog in the Sand. I wasnt too crazy about SMYT as a complete album either--which I suppose was the first clear step into the nashville/americana foray---though I do love Massif Centrale and like the Roxy Music influenced The Snake as well.
Johnny Barleycorn feels like a direct descendant of the earlier incarnations of FB--though still greatly removed from the Caholics and pre Catholics period--great melody and energy--and lyrics that are mysterious and mundane.
In the time of my ruin" is a nice one too but the lead out is fantastic--great melodic dramatic chord changes and nice whirling steel guitar (ala calistan) --and for some reason reminds me teeny a bit of "Hey Joe" by Hendrix.
Theres quite a few catchy riffs that have been playing repeatedly in my head--so perhaps I still need to process this album a bit longer before making a final verdict. Its always good to have a new FB album to listen too--thats for sure. Now--wheres my Orange Album.... :) |
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moksha23x
- FB Fan -
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 13:13:48
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Does anyone know if FMRM was relaesed on Wax???
I want to add this incredible album to my record collection!
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Just Got FMRM!!!!
