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> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 05/15/2009 : 03:33:58
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Finally received yesterday my special order copy of PF from Borders down here in the Island.I really like Ermesinde,Seeing Stars,Break The Angels,Fort Wayne.I heard some Missing Persons and Gary Numan style keyboards in there which are great 80's influences and I think Volcano has some kind of that early Pretenders style where Violet kinda sounds like Chrissie Hynde(and that's a compliment)!!!.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 05/26/2009 : 18:02:40
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| Nearly a month later, PF is still in heavy rotation. I even sing along during parts when alone in my car. (A good sign that I love an album.) I really like how Violet's and Charles' voices interplay with each other. I like the synths, too. I like how sometimes it sounds fun and sometimes it sounds dark. |
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Brank_Flack
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 05/31/2009 : 15:18:10
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| I think i'm too biased to say whether it's good or bad, in that i really don't like any dance or club music. My favourite songs from the album are those which sound the least 80s dance pop, like come on over, fort wayne and volcano. I don't know how succesful frank's and violet's sounds are together - it's like the album is in this limbo where it can't be a rock record and it can't be a dance pop record. Once again, i'm totally biased. |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 17:05:42
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looking forward to buying this Album at their show along the north river. Listening to them now online and enjoying. I can't imagine the night not being fun.
Black Suit Live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2s3gZTmgbw&feature=related
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soderstromk
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 03:28:15
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| My enthusiasm is growing! It's good! Will it become great? More assimilation is required. |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2009 : 05:26:06
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| I like it a lot. Favourite tracks - Seeing Stars, Lovesick, Fort Wayne, Ermesinde, Volcano. I like Black Suit too when it gets going - a bit too 'goth by numbers' to start with for me. |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/17/2009 : 06:00:09
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See I would have preferred an album full of "Black Suit"s. I love when Frank gets into a post-punky atmospheric groove (see the moodier stuff on Bossanova, Trompe and FB).
I would have liked that whole 4AD (see the cover artwork) Euro synth angle played up a bit more. Instead PF plays more like a 90's alternative album, which can be nice too.
Nevertheless, count me as someone who is in full favor of future GD releases not shying away from the synth/dancey element, even embracing it more.
I know Frank is a fan of Iggy Pop's The Idiot and Roxy Music and Violet likes the 80's synth stuff...would love to see a marriage of this brought out to album length. Plus, Frank's screams/raw guitar mixed with the ordinarily muted discordance in that type of music (Iggy doesn't scream once on The Idiot!) gives it a fresh, exciting vibe. |
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/18/2009 : 09:18:39
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I am on my second listen today of this album, trying to have a very open mind, trying to not want Bluefinger Part 2, skipping past The Long Song because it bugs me.
Trying.
Sometimes trying to like an album backfires and it becomes synthetic, sometimes trying to like an album is the best way to make it your unexpected friend. |
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/22/2009 : 10:26:57
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| I think it's interesting that so many people seem to love Black Suit. There are several tracks that I like more than that one. I'm still loving Volcano! |
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soderstromk
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Posted - 06/28/2009 : 11:09:31
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I've decided it's great!
It's a series of love songs - even Black Suit!
I think Violet helps FBF focus. It's a very "disciplined" album. It's layered and more complex than it first seems. It's rich, like a petite four. YUM!
Every track is a winner. Black Suit didn't suit me at first, but somehow its become a favorite. It keeps playing on in my head -- I love it! |
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Pete Egress
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USA
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Posted - 07/11/2009 : 11:06:35
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I just finally got around to downloading from iTunes, and MAN I think its terrific.
I love Violets musical sensibilities and love the synth. Very interesting mix of styles and it works. Love the subtle chord changes during "guess Im seeing stars again" in Lovesick. Kind of reminds me of some of the surprising changes in some of FBs older songs. And then there's the raw driving tension of many of the bass lines on several tracks that take things towards the "Nadine" vibe, the kinds of songs I'd love to hear live in a small night club (too bad there's no Philly shows)
I find mr. Charles Thompson to be one of those rare and inspiring people that remind you to just keep doing what you love, and never stop. Such a creative and prolific human, and never afraid to try something compleltely different. |
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