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Brank_Flack
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
910 Posts |
 Posted - 07/22/2016 : 03:22:34
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Snakes/Ring the Bell/Another Toe would have all been good B-sides. Surprised to see Magdalena mentioned with these songs, I think it's one of the better songs on the record (and I think it was generally regarded as one of the better songs? I think even pitchfork gave it cudos). I agree with Jaime Bravo, it's good song, but it gets dragged down by the ending. Perhaps the ending would have worked better with female harmonies.
Looks like this record is already getting more favourable initial press. Hopefully "All I think about now" (the lyrics of which pitchfork has on its main page today) will help put out some fires and let people move on. |
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wilson
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Posted - 07/22/2016 : 03:48:14
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@natenate101
there's a lot of depth and hidden nuances to the guitar on HC, the beginning especially (opens with 2 seconds of feedback which i'm a sucker for). initially the rhythm guitar tone really bugged me - it sounded like ploddy indie cindy-type garage rock - but it sort of falls into place after a handful of listens and makes sense in the grand scheme of the album (unlike IC, the coherence in tracklist is spot on)
paz has the 'head carrier' spoken parts but there's not really any vocal presence from her on the rest of the track. she's all over the rest of the record though.
bel esprit and tenement song are essential to the record, really good tracks albeit a little slower paced. everything until track 6 flies by, so it's a nice breather. might be repeating myself here but BEL sounds like a top tier catholics song and though TENEMENT has a slightly foo fighters vibe (lol), it builds throughout and has this great solo / outro / release of tension. |
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wilson
- FB Fan -
59 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 04:00:34
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i feel i've been hugely positive about the record - deservedly so - but how about some negativity to weigh it out.
i'm cautious about the amount of publicity all i think about now is receiving as it's not a great song, easily my least favourite on the record. have said it before, i adore paz, but if this is the song people go for when the record drops then i think we'll be in for another bout of post-reunion dismissal.
all the saints is the only song on the record that feels unfinished. it just sort of ends without much impact. it's a beautiful ditty for what it is (honestly sounds like a pixies take on a smiths song), but it could've been much more.
one last thing - i read a recent interview where FB compares the record to doolittle. take that with a pinch of salt. perhaps the mindset during creation, or the way they reflect on it coming together, is similar, but it doesn't sound a thing like it. |
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natenate101
= Cult of Ray =
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 04:27:51
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Originally posted by wilson
@natenate101
there's a lot of depth and hidden nuances to the guitar on HC, the beginning especially (opens with 2 seconds of feedback which i'm a sucker for). initially the rhythm guitar tone really bugged me - it sounded like ploddy indie cindy-type garage rock - but it sort of falls into place after a handful of listens and makes sense in the grand scheme of the album (unlike IC, the coherence in tracklist is spot on)
paz has the 'head carrier' spoken parts but there's not really any vocal presence from her on the rest of the track. she's all over the rest of the record though.
bel esprit and tenement song are essential to the record, really good tracks albeit a little slower paced. everything until track 6 flies by, so it's a nice breather. might be repeating myself here but BEL sounds like a top tier catholics song and though TENEMENT has a slightly foo fighters vibe (lol), it builds throughout and has this great solo / outro / release of tension.
Damnit Wilson, you had to go and mention Foo Fighters....now I'm worried again. Haha.
Thanks for the feedback. The guitar on HC sounds really interesting in that live version from France. Can much better hear the stuff actually going on.
As for your negatives, they all sound like I expected. The lyrics for Saints seem so simplistic, and I've been concerned about Paz singing lead. We'll see, if it's a big step up from IC I'll be happy. |
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rivum
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 04:37:20
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Originally posted by wilson
...honestly sounds like a pixies take on a smiths song....
drool
can't wait |
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Brank_Flack
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
910 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 05:17:58
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natenate101
= Cult of Ray =
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 05:22:45
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Originally posted by Brank_Flack
Listened to Um Chugga Lugga again, it sounds great.
It really does. |
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 05:37:11
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quote:
Originally posted by natenate101
quote:
Originally posted by Brank_Flack
Listened to Um Chugga Lugga again, it sounds great.
It really does.
I'm starting to consider it a new classic.
My density has popped me to you. |
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1872 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2016 : 10:20:51
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@WIlson: I wanna know, does all the record sounds like Chagga ? Is it awfully compressed ? Sorry to bring up this boring compression topic again, but I wanna know.
Does all the record sounds like Chagga ? Production-wise ?
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Sprite
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 07/23/2016 : 11:37:11
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quote:
Originally posted by natenate101
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Originally posted by Brank_Flack
Listened to Um Chugga Lugga again, it sounds great.
It really does.
Completely agree. Listened to it twice today after a 5 day break. One thing that really stands out now is the vocals. They are much much tighter. I remember the first time I heard Bagboy and the way he pronounced 'public hobby writings' just sounded a bit sloppy (and there are other examples like that across IC). But on UCL I don't get that at all. I can imagine the producer shouting 'Again, Tighter, Again TIGHTER, AGAIN, AGAIN...'
Have not watched the Head Carrier, Baals or Classic Masher clips. Want to savour it on the LP. But very excited about the feedback they are getting here. |
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2016 : 04:37:44
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Hey wilson - is there much of the rappish delivery that Charles has been using more and more lately on the album? Like Subbacultcha / Seus / Bagboy kind of thing?
My density has popped me to you. |
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wilson
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Posted - 08/01/2016 : 06:59:40
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| Hmmm not massively. Talent a little bit maybe. Excited for everyone to hear that, it's probably the most 'Pixies' sounding track on there. Loads of Joey-isms and it's pretty fast. Saw Joey quote it in a tweet yesterday! |
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2016 : 07:41:20
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Hey Wilson ! Will you answer my question about compression ? Is it taboo to ask about it ? Does the whole album sound as overcompressed as Um Chagga Lagga ? I like this song, but I have trouble enjoying it because of the way it sounds. I prefer live versions. Is this the case on all the other tracks ?
Thanks ;-)
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natenate101
= Cult of Ray =
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2016 : 08:01:11
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Originally posted by wilson
Hmmm not massively. Talent a little bit maybe. Excited for everyone to hear that, it's probably the most 'Pixies' sounding track on there. Loads of Joey-isms and it's pretty fast. Saw Joey quote it in a tweet yesterday!
Saw that quote too, was wondering if anyone of his followers would mention the song. I'm kinda bummed things have gone so quiet since the tour ended. Would love a quality interview with Charles right now to read. Wonder if they are laying low on media stuff until it's closer to the album?
What's BF's Twitter been like lately?
Would love to hear Classic Masher studio version mid-August or somewhere around there. The album still seems so far away. |
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2016 : 10:27:49
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I suspect they enjoy being as anticlimatic as possible.
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yarbles
= Cult of Ray =
USA
577 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2016 : 21:46:53
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wilson
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/02/2016 : 01:15:01
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@picpic I don't think I could really say, mainly because I'm not such an audiophile. Saying that, I think UCL comes off better as a live track because as it's raw as heck and sounds like it could've been recorded with just the four of them stood around some mics.
The other three tracks, CM especially, are pretty layered so I suspect what you would consider to be over-compression is likely present.
Video will be out soon. BTW this record is released next month! |
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 03:44:06
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i have pre-ordered that limited edition box set (lp, cd, lyrics and artwork book).
i assume i ordered it early enough for it to include the signed postcard.
bring it on!
 it's educational |
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TheScooper
- FB Fan -
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 05:06:07
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Is the rhythm guitar on CM electric, like it is live, or acoustic - more like WIMM or any number of other old songs?
Just curious - sorry if this has been covered already |
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Sprite
* Dog in the Sand *
1225 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 06:01:25
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quote:
Originally posted by wilson
Video will be out soon. BTW this record is released next month!
That is taking the definition of a month and stretching it to its literal limit! Still feels ages away. The only thing keeping me going is that my copy of IC arrived two days early.
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matto
= Cult of Ray =
USA
943 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 12:28:18
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Originally posted by Discoking
i have pre-ordered that limited edition box set (lp, cd, lyrics and artwork book).
i assume i ordered it early enough for it to include the signed postcard.
bring it on!
it's educational
you should have gotten an email saying there's nothing more for you to do and the postcard is included
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 12:38:43
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Originally posted by wilson
@picpic I don't think I could really say, mainly because I'm not such an audiophile. Saying that, I think UCL comes off better as a live track because as it's raw as heck and sounds like it could've been recorded with just the four of them stood around some mics.
The other three tracks, CM especially, are pretty layered so I suspect what you would consider to be over-compression is likely present
I'm not an audiophile either. Not at all. But I suspect this won't be a dynamic-sounding record either. I guess it will sound more or less like a wall of sound, like Chagga.
I listened to Indie Cindy the other day, and compared to Chagga it sounds less compressed (even though we all thought it sounded like shit when it was released). So... I fear the worst.
Only thing that comforts me is when you say you can hear the guitar layers. So I assume the other tracks sound better than Chagga. You can't hear what Joey or Paz are playing on Chagga. If you hear the layers on the other tracks, maybe they sound better. I hope.
Frustrating because Chagga is great and Head Carrier is amazing.
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Edited by - picpic on 08/02/2016 12:40:20 |
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wilson
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/02/2016 : 12:52:50
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@thescooper good question! no acoustic on classic masher, but yes on the following:
might as well be gone
tenement song
all i think about now
all the saints |
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natenate101
= Cult of Ray =
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 13:16:47
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quote:
Originally posted by wilson
@thescooper good question! no acoustic on classic masher, but yes on the following:
might as well be gone
tenement song
all i think about now
all the saints
Hmm, not sure how to feel about this info.
Wilson, after further listening do you stand by your earlier assertion that this album is superior to IC? Also, any further thoughts you can share after repeated listening?
One last thing. Indulge me if you have the time, and describe each song on Head Carrier in 5 words or less.....thanks. |
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2016 : 22:15:04
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quote:
Originally posted by matto
quote:
Originally posted by Discoking
i have pre-ordered that limited edition box set (lp, cd, lyrics and artwork book).
i assume i ordered it early enough for it to include the signed postcard.
bring it on!
it's educational
you should have gotten an email saying there's nothing more for you to do and the postcard is included
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baby poop, curry
it didn't say that there's nothing more for me to do.
quote:
Thank you for your order!
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YOUR ORDER
LIMITED EDITION BOX SET WITH SIGNED POSTCARD
but when i bought it, it still had the "xx copies left" on pledgemusic, and now, it only says "available". so i assume the "xx copies left" were the ones with the signed postcard.
it's educational |
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TheScooper
- FB Fan -
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2016 : 06:51:07
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Originally posted by natenate101
quote:
Originally posted by wilson
@thescooper good question! no acoustic on classic masher, but yes on the following:
might as well be gone
tenement song
all i think about now
all the saints
Hmm, not sure how to feel about this info.
Wilson, after further listening do you stand by your earlier assertion that this album is superior to IC? Also, any further thoughts you can share after repeated listening?
One last thing. Indulge me if you have the time, and describe each song on Head Carrier in 5 words or less.....thanks.
LOL we are a most desperate bunch (he says while eagerly awaiting Wilson's 5 word descriptions) |
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natenate101
= Cult of Ray =
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2016 : 06:54:54
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quote:
Originally posted by TheScooper
quote:
Originally posted by natenate101
quote:
Originally posted by wilson
@thescooper good question! no acoustic on classic masher, but yes on the following:
might as well be gone
tenement song
all i think about now
all the saints
Hmm, not sure how to feel about this info.
Wilson, after further listening do you stand by your earlier assertion that this album is superior to IC? Also, any further thoughts you can share after repeated listening?
One last thing. Indulge me if you have the time, and describe each song on Head Carrier in 5 words or less.....thanks.
LOL we are a most desperate bunch (he says while eagerly awaiting Wilson's 5 word descriptions)
Haha, we really are. |
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1872 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2016 : 10:27:58
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Now Wilson, be honest: how many private messages asking for the album ? 
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 08/03/2016 : 18:32:57
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Are there songs on this album? What type of binding can one expect? Glue? Stitching? Strategic balancing? In your opinion, are the amount of polycarbonates equivalent to Doolittle or less? Or more?
I know, I understand it's privileged but how about a hint on the number of syllables on this record? Blink a number out. A little slower, please.
how difficult will it be to get the shrink wrapping off the cd (compact disc) without damaging the cover? Or back cover?
In 251 words or less, how does The Heads Carrier stack up to the other Panopoly records? At least as tall as them? |
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2016 : 23:18:53
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quote:
Originally posted by picpic
Now Wilson, be honest: how many private messages asking for the album ?
oooh!
how can i send a private message to ask for the album?
it's educational |
Edited by - Discoking on 08/03/2016 23:21:41 |
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2016 : 01:16:16
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quote:
Originally posted by TheScooper
quote:
Originally posted by natenate101
quote:
Originally posted by wilson
@thescooper good question! no acoustic on classic masher, but yes on the following:
One last thing. Indulge me if you have the time, and describe each song on Head Carrier in 5 words or less.....thanks.
LOL we are a most desperate bunch (he says while eagerly awaiting Wilson's 5 word descriptions)
Wilson, if the album were a red wine, please describe it in sommelier terms. Also, if it were a vegetable, which one would it be?
My density has popped me to you. |
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2016 : 01:27:09
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What colour does each song sound like?
Thank you.
it's educational |
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picpic
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1103 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2016 : 23:16:42
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Hahahaha!
it's educational |
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daswheels
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USA
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