King Crimson.
Everything else is just cheeeeeeesy.
Just want to wish Mr. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) a very happy 70th Birthday!
I have a problem with the way Steven Wilson's been going about releasing his new album. I'm a big fan so it's a little more important to me than other artists who've been doing this for years.
He's been putting out a new song every couple weeks and we're up to five now. He always talks about taking in his music in the form of an album. That's one of the reasons he always disliked streaming services - because people are picking and choosing songs in whatever order they want, and not getting the "album experience."
I'm old school and I listen to albums, not songs. Especially for someone like Steven Wilson. So what he's doing now is counter to all of that.
So now I've got five songs, not even released in the same order that they'll play on the album, and not released at the same time. A stronger person than me would just not listen to any of them until the whole album is available, but why should I feel guilty about listening to these songs one at a time when the artist himself is the one encouraging it? He's constantly posting on Facebook (of all places) about the songs, interviews, reviews of the album, etc. Why did he start this promotion so early? If the album was finished that long ago, why did we need to wait until August 18th?
Why the hell was he putting out a song back in May for an album that was still three months away? I don't know why with him it bothers me more than other artists but it does. Seems really hypocritical. Maybe he's just accepted that's the way the music business is now, but it still seems pretty weak.
I don't like the idea of an album coming out, and I've already heard half of the songs on it.
Is Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind from King Crimson is new on Spotify?
I hope all their album will be avalaible soon.
I have a problem with the way Steven Wilson's been going about releasing his new album. I'm a big fan so it's a little more important to me than other artists who've been doing this for years.
He's been putting out a new song every couple weeks and we're up to five now. He always talks about taking in his music in the form of an album. That's one of the reasons he always disliked streaming services - because people are picking and choosing songs in whatever order they want, and not getting the "album experience."
I'm old school and I listen to albums, not songs. Especially for someone like Steven Wilson. So what he's doing now is counter to all of that.
So now I've got five songs, not even released in the same order that they'll play on the album, and not released at the same time. A stronger person than me would just not listen to any of them until the whole album is available, but why should I feel guilty about listening to these songs one at a time when the artist himself is the one encouraging it? He's constantly posting on Facebook (of all places) about the songs, interviews, reviews of the album, etc. Why did he start this promotion so early? If the album was finished that long ago, why did we need to wait until August 18th?
Why the hell was he putting out a song back in May for an album that was still three months away? I don't know why with him it bothers me more than other artists but it does. Seems really hypocritical. Maybe he's just accepted that's the way the music business is now, but it still seems pretty weak.
I don't like the idea of an album coming out, and I've already heard half of the songs on it.
I love the new SW, Permanating included. I honestly don't think it sticks out like sore thumb especially if you consider most of his other albums. There's always some tracks on there that are kinda different. The album reminds me most of Stupid Dream era PT and that had Piano Lessons which was kinda different. He's always got some track that's kinda different. I do think its place on the album is a bit wonky.
But yeah, aside from the discussion of Permanating, the rest of the album is awesome. The title track is fucking great with the harmonicas. Nowhere Now kinda passed by me on first listens but now I love it, too. Same Asylum as Before is one of my absolute favorites since it was released. Loved Pariah, too. Refuge is an absolutely emotional highlight. Detonation is great as a track but thematically it doesn't seem to fit the music that much. That's my one complaint.
Song of the Unborn is a good closer though it's not quite as good as some of his other closers.
Overall I really love the album, and I really appreciate this direction he took now.
My only problem with Permanating is where it is placed in the album. Some could argue that they like it, but I find it odd that it is right after refuge. Even if there was a tiny bit more of silence separating permanating from refuge I think I would like the placement a bit more, but the way it is now it goes from super emotional song to super poppy song (I like the song on its own, so I am not saying poppy is bad) and it feels a little odd to me.
My only problem with Permanating is where it is placed in the album. Some could argue that they like it, but I find it odd that it is right after refuge. Even if there was a tiny bit more of silence separating permanating from refuge I think I would like the placement a bit more, but the way it is now it goes from super emotional song to super poppy song (I like the song on its own, so I am not saying poppy is bad) and it feels a little odd to me.
I dig To The Bone more than Hand Cannot Erase honestly. It definitely has it's own identity compared to the former (which I thought was too derivative of his work and modern prog as a whole).
I'd kill to see this album get some cross-over success.
The Hirsch Effekt released their new album Eskapist today. If you like heavy and technical stuff combined with a lot of feeling, I can only recommend them. Also for fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan.
I've tried to find stuff like them and it's pretty tough. I think they've just added so many influences into their music that you're probably not going be able to find anyone quite like them.Has anyone been able to find anything quite like Elder?
All of the recommendations on various music sites and wikis are always a little off.
Such a unique sound.
Has anyone been able to find anything quite like Elder?
All of the recommendations on various music sites and wikis are always a little off.
Such a unique sound.
Yeah they're pretty awesome. Also recommend checking out the newest samsara blues experiment record.Holy shit this band IAH are awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVKjVmocOso
Full album is up too, as well as on streaming sites.
Has anyone been able to find anything quite like Elder?
All of the recommendations on various music sites and wikis are always a little off.
Such a unique sound.
This band I found the other day, DVNE is kinda close.
Yeah. I'm enjoying it too. The songs generally have strong melodies and are quite hummable. Sure some seem up-tempo and 'poppy' though I disagree they are. I do hear early 80's synth rock/pop of Peter Gabriel and Tears for Fears in some songs like Refuge. And the production quality is excellent. In fact I ordered the 5.1 Blu-ray because I liked the album so much. Maybe I'll try and snag some tickets when he tours.Man I really love To The Bone. So happy with Steve Wilson's solo output! I still yearn for a Porcupine Tree reunion - especially with Gavin Harrison - but this will do too.
Is that Amazon US or UK? My UK Blu-ray was dispatched to arrive on Sunday (tomorrow) on Friday night.Anyone else get an estimated delivery date of 9/4 for the TtB Blu-ray from Amazon? Wtf?
Completely missed that Arena put a new album in 2015
Seems like a great return to form from the last one in 2011, which I found to be pretty meh.
After listening to most of the new Steven Wilson album, I'm getting huge 80s Gabriel and 90s Floyd vibes from it, which for me is a good thing.
Pleasantly surprised.
The new Caligula's Horse album, In Contact, is out now!
Spotify link
Yep. I loved Bloom, but this is a clear improvement in almost every way.Gave it a listen last night, really enjoyed it. Had that familiar sound of theirs, but not in a manner that made it sound like it was everything else they've done.