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Old 27-02-2005, 12:46   #1 (permalink)

 
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I've only listened to it once so far but i can fairly say it's an overblown disappointment of epic Phantom Menace-esque proportions. It's just sounds so lacking in purpose, intent or emotion. Only the Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore and the Sarcophagi section of Cygnus have struck a chord with me at all. I think they might be running out of ideas already although to be fair De-Loused in the Comatorium had more ideas than most bands have in their whole career.
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I wish they hadn't released another album, haven't heard it yet though...
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Old 27-02-2005, 13:00   #3 (permalink)
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I'd like to hear the band use a horn section... have they got any songs with woodwind and brass?

I've only heard the de-loused album in a car, and was dissapointed with it. I think the titles of the new songs kinda let you know this is going to be OTT bollocks.
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an overblown disappointment of epic Phantom Menace-esque proportions.
fucksticks.
really?
i was really looking forward to this one-heard a fair few tracks,not in order or anything,wasn't sure at first but they were real growers,haven't heard the album as a whole yet,was gonna buy it later today
damn,was really looking forward to this one!
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I am really annoyed with myself cos i said my first statement with so much conviction but now I'm slowly starting to change my mind. It is a bit of a grower certainly i just felt so disappointed upon first listen that i didn't even think it would grow on me. I'd now say that there are 3 good "songs" being Cygnus, The Widow and Miranda. L'via has it's moments but the start is almost 80s hair metal sounding and the dubby part seems a bit predictable. The half hour long Cassandra Gemini is just shit. They should leave their jams off records. I certainly like it now though. I'd give it 7/10.
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Just bring back At The Drive In......im not liking the new mars volta stuff too much.....
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Old 28-02-2005, 16:13   #7 (permalink)
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I bought it yesterday. I haven't had the time to put it on all the way through yet but i will now..
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Just as I thought...

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record...the-mute.shtml
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I was really dissapointed on first listen, but it has grown on me. Certainly better than a 2.0, but then again at the moment pitchfork only seem to praise top 40 hip hop, underground pop and the arcade fire.
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