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Post by Cody on Nov 10, 2014 19:45:27 GMT -5
Some of you people are nuts lol, the album is fantastic. 8 quality songs, no filler.
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Post by American Idiot on Nov 10, 2014 20:42:17 GMT -5
I want to wait until Tuesday to hear the whole thing, but I've heard from others that it's nothing special compared to everything else. I wasn't really expected to be blown away and if they make new material that as good as the majority of their material, that's enough for me. Not sure if you were thinking Tuesday was the release date or you chose Tuesday for a different reason lol, but the album is out now. I did think it came out tomorrow as I believe in the past, albums only came out on Tuesdays. However, towards the end of my day today at work, I was listening to Spotify and heard an ad to listen to the new album now. Typically, you can't listen to anything on Spotify until it's officially released. However, I did a search on Google and sure enough, it's today. I'll check it out first thing after I get into work tomorrow.
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Post by maine on Nov 10, 2014 20:44:40 GMT -5
Not sure if you were thinking Tuesday was the release date or you chose Tuesday for a different reason lol, but the album is out now. I did think it came out tomorrow as I believe in the past, albums only came out on Tuesdays. However, towards the end of my day today at work, I was listening to Spotify and heard an ad to listen to the new album now. Typically, you can't listen to anything on Spotify until it's officially released. However, I did a search on Google and sure enough, it's today. I'll check it out first thing after I get into work tomorrow. The rest of the month's release dates are Mondays for whatever reason. I thought it was tomorrow too until I checked iTunes.
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Post by Green Baron on Nov 10, 2014 20:50:57 GMT -5
The album is alright, for what it's worth. Something from Nothing is the best track still.
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Post by maine on Nov 10, 2014 21:11:12 GMT -5
The album is alright, for what it's worth. Something from Nothing is the best track still. Are you doing a review on it?
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Post by Green Baron on Nov 10, 2014 21:11:54 GMT -5
The album is alright, for what it's worth. Something from Nothing is the best track still. Are you doing a review on it? check Sputnik within the next 24 hours
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Post by dm2081 on Nov 10, 2014 21:57:40 GMT -5
The singles should be: 1. Something From Something 2. In The Clear 3. The Feast And The Famine Album isn't as good as Wasting Light, but it's still a pretty solid rock album. They didn't take many risks on the album, and I wish there were a few more songs on it, but overall I'd give it a solid B rating.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Nov 10, 2014 23:45:17 GMT -5
The album is quite good. Not as good as "Wasting Light", but still very solid. I'm baffled as to why this has gotten a handful of rather negative reviews.... On the contrary to dm2081's post, I think they took quite a couple of risks, one being the numerous keyboard parts in the songs, and also the longer lengths of them as well. Although I also wish there were a couple more songs on it as well.
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Post by Cody on Nov 11, 2014 0:50:06 GMT -5
So yeah, obviously I liked the 4 tracks we got to hear early on. All of them were single-quality IMO, although "What Did I Do?/God As My Witness" isn't the most radio friendly of songs. I absolutely love "I Am A River". Would be a great single if they can edit it down to under 5 minutes. Of course, it's perfectly justified to be 7 minutes long though and I wouldn't bother with a radio edit. I do think "Feast And The Famine" is single-#2-to-be though. It doesn't need an edit and has been received very well. I'd be cool with it, although I would prefer "Outside" as far as upbeat/quicker songs go. "In The Clear" and "Congregation" have near identical intros, and this isn't 3 Doors Down we're talking about so I think it's safe to say that only one of those two would be a single, not both. I think "In The Clear" is going to be #3 or perhaps #4 if they go that far. It's also a very good song. "Subterranean" is my 8th favourite song on the album, but in no way is that a bad thing In order, I'd rank them: I Am A River > Something From Nothing > Outside > The Feast And The Famine > In The Clear > Congregation > What Did I Go?/God As My Witness > Subterranean
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Post by American Idiot on Nov 11, 2014 13:34:24 GMT -5
I gave it my first listen and I'm pretty much on-board with what everyone else is saying. It's good, but not close to their best. I really like "Feast and the Famine" and think it should be at least from my first listen, the second single. "In The Clear" stuck out to me as well. I obviously have to give the albums quite a few more listens before I really make an opinion about the album.
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Post by Pipa on Nov 11, 2014 14:12:34 GMT -5
Fun fact: the line "f**k it all, I came for nothing" comes from Dave Grohl's experience with blow up dolls.
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Post by Cody on Nov 12, 2014 23:22:02 GMT -5
I kinda want them to just say F*CK RADIO and release "I Am A River" unedited next. I'm absolutely loving that right now.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Nov 13, 2014 1:18:28 GMT -5
"I Am A River" is pretty epic. If "November Rain" got airplay so can that one. There are definately better songs on there besides "Something From Nothing" . My fav is "In The Clear" ."Congregation" and "What Did I Do? God As My Witnesss" are also good. and of course, The Feast and The Famine"; which I hope is the next single
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Nov 17, 2014 10:40:30 GMT -5
Seems like this one and "Take Me To Church" are still closely duking it out to become the next #1 contender - and I really wish one of them would get on with it. I like "Stolen Dance", but it's really worn out its welcome at the top.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Nov 18, 2014 6:39:06 GMT -5
"Stolen Dance" was never welcomed to begin with. That and "Riptide" are the worst Alt number 1s of the year.
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Post by Cody on Nov 19, 2014 12:03:40 GMT -5
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Post by shakermaker on Nov 19, 2014 13:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by timmierz on Nov 19, 2014 13:53:46 GMT -5
So glad that Take Me To Church will likely miss #1. One of the worst songs I've ever heard on the radio, period.
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Post by bluestar4 on Nov 19, 2014 21:47:07 GMT -5
I'm going to wait until Sunday to see what happens with this. Hopefully, this can get to number one and keep it. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Hozier's payola team throws in some money to get "Take Me To Church" to number one for Sunday.
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Post by Green Baron on Nov 19, 2014 21:55:53 GMT -5
"Stolen Dance" was never welcomed to begin with. That and "Riptide" are the worst Alt number 1s of the year. Drindie is making so many agreeable points lately.
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Post by shakermaker on Nov 20, 2014 7:06:57 GMT -5
#1 on Alternative:
3 1 FOO FIGHTERS Something From Nothing 2727 2596 131 11.449
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Post by Cody on Nov 20, 2014 8:58:44 GMT -5
Id like the go through every single thread in this forum and quote every post from anyone who said that veterans acts like this, non indie acts like this, heavier alt acts like this, or just the Foos specifically have no chance at hitting #1 in this climate. Then at the bottom of the post I would embed the video for "Hate To Say I Told You So" by The Hives.
But ain't no one got time for that.
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Post by Lordef†ones on Nov 20, 2014 14:37:10 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WANTED TAKE ME TO CHURCH TO GET A WEEK INNNNNN!!!
You win this round, Foo. But beware..."From Eden" is coming... :kii:
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Nov 20, 2014 23:07:07 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WANTED TAKE ME TO CHURCH TO GET A WEEK INNNNNN!!! You win this round, Foo. But beware..."From Eden" is coming... :kii: Yeah right. In regards to this song, I wouldn't mind if this stayed at the top for 20 weeks (I know it won't though), unless another actual good song challenges it.
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Post by Cody on Nov 20, 2014 23:25:33 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WANTED TAKE ME TO CHURCH TO GET A WEEK INNNNNN!!! You win this round, Foo. But beware..."From Eden" is coming... :kii: Yeah right. In regards to this song, I wouldn't mind if this stayed at the top for 20 weeks (I know it won't though), unless another actual good song challenges it. I think Imagine Dragons will take over eventually...although I'd rather see this hold on for awhile and maybe give up the top spot to "Shut Up And Dance" or "R U Mine?" in late January/early February.
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Post by Green Baron on Nov 20, 2014 23:28:15 GMT -5
Yeah right. In regards to this song, I wouldn't mind if this stayed at the top for 20 weeks (I know it won't though), unless another actual good song challenges it. I think Imagine Dragons will take over eventually...although I'd rather see this hold on for awhile and maybe give up the top spot to "Shut Up And Dance" or "R U Mine?" in late January/early February. I don't think Imagine Dragons has the steam to do it - it'll probably pull a "Coming of Age".
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Post by Cody on Nov 20, 2014 23:31:16 GMT -5
I think Imagine Dragons will take over eventually...although I'd rather see this hold on for awhile and maybe give up the top spot to "Shut Up And Dance" or "R U Mine?" in late January/early February. I don't think Imagine Dragons has the steam to do it - it'll probably pull a "Coming of Age". Hard to say. Imagine Dragons are alot bigger than FTP are, and I Bet My Life is simultaneously moving up Hot AC and will probably get to CHR too soon enough. In this era, that tends to help songs on alternative.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Nov 20, 2014 23:34:24 GMT -5
Yeah right. In regards to this song, I wouldn't mind if this stayed at the top for 20 weeks (I know it won't though), unless another actual good song challenges it. I think Imagine Dragons will take over eventually...although I'd rather see this hold on for awhile and maybe give up the top spot to "Shut Up And Dance" or "R U Mine?" in late January/early February. Idk, I can't see "R U Mine?" getting to the top, since it's a third single and "High?" also missed out. I wouldn't mind seeing "Shut Up and Dance" grab the top, but I'm kinda skeptical since "Anna Sun" only reached #10 last era. Also, "I Bet My Life" is growing on me, but that just doesn't feel like a #1 to me.
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Post by Cody on Nov 20, 2014 23:40:47 GMT -5
I think Imagine Dragons will take over eventually...although I'd rather see this hold on for awhile and maybe give up the top spot to "Shut Up And Dance" or "R U Mine?" in late January/early February. Idk, I can't see "R U Mine?" getting to the top, since it's a third single and "High?" also missed out. I wouldn't mind seeing "Shut Up and Dance" grab the top, but I'm kinda skeptical since "Anna Sun" only reached #10 last era. Also, "I Bet My Life" is growing on me, but that just doesn't feel like a #1 to me. Well, I'm just randomly speculating, but Muse are in the studio and have been recording since the start of October...so if they finish up anytime soon all they have to do is release a single and it's a guaranteed #1 within 2-3 weeks
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Nov 20, 2014 23:51:44 GMT -5
Idk, I can't see "R U Mine?" getting to the top, since it's a third single and "High?" also missed out. I wouldn't mind seeing "Shut Up and Dance" grab the top, but I'm kinda skeptical since "Anna Sun" only reached #10 last era. Also, "I Bet My Life" is growing on me, but that just doesn't feel like a #1 to me. Well, I'm just randomly speculating, but Muse are in the studio and have been recording since the start of October...so if they finish up anytime soon all they have to do is release a single and it's a guaranteed #1 within 2-3 weeks That's true. Muse are one of the biggest bands on Alternative right now, so unless they pull a Linkin Park, they should also be guaranteed a #1 (probably enough to challenge the Foo Fighters).
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