#511
drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:
That’s a bit harsh, is it not? I appreciate everyone is entitled to their own opinion but ouch. What did you hate about it?
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 12:16
#512
Graeme55? (Graeme Williams) wrote:
the instrumental is one of the best songs on there
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 12:56
#513
chr1s (I can't remember my own name) wrote:
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 13:01
#514
Graeme55? (Graeme Williams) wrote:
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 13:04
#515
chr1s (I can't remember my own name) wrote:
I posted in another thread… It’s not that i dislike it… It’s just that i think it’s nowhere near as good as anything else on the album;)
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 13:06
#516
Graeme55? (Graeme Williams) wrote:
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 13:07
#517
glen wrote:
Graeme55? wrote:
the instrumental is one of the best songs on there
yeah magic mountain is my fave
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 14:19 in reply to an earlier post
#518
CS (Colin S) wrote:
The thing about Magic Mountain is weird.
I skipped it the first couple of times I played the album.
Then let the album run.. and within a couple of minutes you’re just lost in it. I don’t know how.. but afterwards I was thinking “shiiiiit”.
The thing is, there is no overly spectacular drumming on the instrumental, Neil just allows things to tick along nicely, while Michael and Andy do the work.. the guitar sounds immense.
Sounds like a top driving tune
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 15:12
#519
Alex wrote:
I’m of the same mind as Colin: from the first listen I was lost in it. Definitely no tracks skipped when I play the new album, unlike OCFA (on which I must admit, I still really don’t get DSA). I’m loving Clowns Galore and Exiles - I really hope both of these are played live. The drumming on the former, in particular, really gets me: it just has such a sense of urgency, and along with the lyrics, creates an image containing a hint of lunacy. Love it!
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2009 at 15:23
#520
stuntbelly (Mike) wrote:
drummerbecca wrote:
That’s a bit harsh, is it not? I appreciate everyone is entitled to their own opinion but ouch. What did you hate about it?
It felt like an album filler to me. Without it because of the length of the tune T? would of needed to find an extra 2-3 songs to make the album as long.
Maybe the other stuff they had wasnt as good.? Hopefully we will hear other songs that didn’t make on the single(s) and make judgement then.
I still love the album and did give it an 8/10
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 07:16 in reply to an earlier post
#521
drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:
I have to admit, I did wonder about the lack of tracks on the album. The only thing I can say is it’s all about quality, not quantity :)
That’s fair enough though, Mike. I can see why you’d come to that conclusion. I’m curious about hearing the tracks that didn’t/don’t make it onto the album/singles.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 08:58
#522
Dennis (Dudley Less) wrote:
stuntbelly wrote:
It felt like an album filler to me. Without it because of the length of the tune T? would of needed to find an extra 2-3 songs to make the album as long.
Maybe the other stuff they had wasnt as good.? Hopefully we will hear other songs that didn’t make on the single(s) and make judgement then.
I still love the album and did give it an 8/10
I agree with you about Magic Mountain…think maybe another couple of songs would have worked better for me than an instrumental.
Still, Becca’s right about quality over quantity and if they had two other songs that didn’t fit the album or weren’t good enough then I am glad they left them off rather than spoil the record.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 09:45 in reply to an earlier post
#523
glen wrote:
magic mountain is more of a chilled out tune, bit of a stoner feel to it
as for the lack of tracks - remember all you people were wanting b-sides, possibly another ep on its way
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 10:01
#524
KJC Dublin (Karl) wrote:
I am honestly not mad about Magic Mountain either, but feel that seeing it live may change my opinion.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 10:01
#525
Simon (Simon) wrote:
Personally i don’t mind it, its something different from them and within the content of the album it fits well, i don’t think it holds the album back or seems out of place. But that’s just me, from start to finish its sonically and musically ne of their best albums. Without hearing what songs were left off i can’t comment on if more songs should have been put on or not. Guess it would always split people a bit when they are used to the shorter sharper songs that T? have produced over the years, but i originally would have said nine minutes is long for an instrumental as i’ve never been a fan of them by any band but it doesn’t drag at all so i’m happy anyway.
:)
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 10:08
#526
Alan wrote:
stuntbelly wrote:
It felt like an album filler to me. Without it because of the length of the tune T? would of needed to find an extra 2-3 songs to make the album as long.
Maybe the other stuff they had wasnt as good.? Hopefully we will hear other songs that didn’t make on the single(s) and make judgement then.
If Magic Mountain was left on the album, then I doubt anything would have put put there in it’s place. Latter day T? albums have run for about 40 minutes whereas the new one is about 50 minutes long. I reckon the decision to add the 10 minute instrumental was a last minute one and wasn’t at the expense of anything else.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 13:22 in reply to an earlier post
#527
Andy D wrote:
I still haven’t heard it because I could only order it last week or so. Maybe it was a bad idea to come to this thread :(
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 13:35
#528
soul doubt (an) wrote:
You can cancel your order and go out and buy one in your local recordstore, every decent recordstore has it by now :-)
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 13:52
#529
an-ssi wrote:
Yey! Just noticed the new album is available in Spotify! (spotify:album:7dhg63E4YqkWYUEoanDLh9 for those of you who have the app)
Me being one of the ppl waiting for the vinyl to arrive, this sure as hell saves my working day. Or the rest of the week for that matter ;)
.. and before the rant about illegal download starts, let me remind you Spotify is completely legal :D
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 13:52
#530
MarkoJii (Evil Twin) wrote:
Funny thing that in Finland the albums seems to go on sale on 1st of April. At least in the RecordshopX (http://www.recordshopx.com/artist/therapy/) where I nowadays buy nearly all my music. This was supposed to be released thoday, but they changed the date on monday. I wonder why, as the postpone of the vinyl hardly is the answer. Thanks to promocopies (and Pete) I have heard the album and it’s much better than the previous one. This time Neil is heard… ;o)
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 14:21
#531
an-ssi wrote:
Yep.
Not sure if the vinyl’s even going to hit the stores here in Helsinki. Today being pay day, I’ll probably pop into Keltainen Jäänsärkijä to pick up the new Mastodon. Might as well ask about Crooked Timber.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 14:33
#532
Andy D wrote:
soul doubt wrote:
You can cancel your order and go out and buy one in your local recordstore, every decent recordstore has it by now :-)
I’m the manager of a decent recordstore >:-< :-p
Well, apparently it’s going to be here tomorrow so woot woot :-)
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 15:49 in reply to an earlier post
Last edited by Teethgrinder on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 16:45 (Technical issue)
#533
soul doubt (an) wrote:
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 16:48
#534
kossu (Petri Koskiniemi) wrote:
CD was for sale here in Tampere in some recordstores yesterday. It was strange cause usually they have new releases in the shops on Friday if the streetdate happens to be on Monday. Last Monday Kati took a round in local shops while I was sitting tattooed and having Snaggletooth gettin inked to my skin. The tattooartist was like: “Therapy?, great to hear that they´re still around, R they comin´to Finland and Tampere again?!”.
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 19:05
#535
Joel (Joel Wreford) wrote:
I think Magic Mountain stands out like a sore thumb really. Not a big fan, would rather have had 2 or 3 more good tracks.
Anyone notice one of the riffs on Enjoy The Struggle is just like Pantera’s Walk? Not that that is a bad thing.
Also I think Crooked Timber isn’t the best choice for the single. Surely Enjoy the Struggle or Exiles are more immediate songs that are more suited to being a single that needs to catch the listeners attention first time?
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 19:49
#536
Squall wrote:
I LOVE Magic Mountain ! :) its so melodic
Posted on Wed, 25 March 2009 at 21:40
#537
Dennis (Dudley Less) wrote:
I thought the Enjoy the Struggle riff sounded just a wee bit too much like The Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson myself.
Posted on Thu, 26 March 2009 at 13:08
#538
! (Fuzzeh) wrote:
The 3 best songs IMHO as of now are…
Magic Mountain, Crooked Timber and Exiles.
Posted on Thu, 26 March 2009 at 13:27
#539
Pip (Philip Kelly) wrote:
I love Clowns Galore, Exiles, Crooked Timber, I Told you I was ill and Blacken the Page
Somnambulit is being played at my funeral
I listened to THTTTSI to much times on Myspace to really enjoy it now
I’m undecided on Enjoy the Struggle I like it, then on the next listen I’m not to sure
Magic Mountain is weird but I think i like it cause it is weird
Only weak track in my opinion is Bad Excuse for Daylight
Posted on Thu, 26 March 2009 at 13:36
#540
KJC Dublin (Karl) wrote:
Blacken the Page is my least favourite - saying that however I would not say that it is terrible. Just don’t think it is in line with the darkness of the other tracks on the album.
Posted on Thu, 26 March 2009 at 13:45
