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Post by silence on May 9, 2017 12:14:33 GMT -5
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Post by calm ocean on May 9, 2017 18:20:12 GMT -5
anyone go to the main site and discover the beehive remix yet?
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Post by ♫ ♪ on May 9, 2017 18:58:54 GMT -5
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Post by nobody on May 11, 2017 23:21:00 GMT -5
Despite my aversion to fake synths and drum machines, this record is much better than I expected.
Death's Head Tattoo B Nocturne C Good vocal line but the strident, overbearing synth clatter ruins it. Blue Blue Sea A+ Amazing. This is one of the best songs he has ever recorded. Beehive F- Horrible. Like nails on a chalkboard. This is one of the worst songs he has ever recorded. Sister (A Mutual Friend) A The ending chorus was lifted from Wire's 154. When 154 came out, it absolutely defined post punk progressive. I had never heard anything like it and 38 years later, I still haven't heard anything like it. Emperor B+ This song just plain rocks Goodbye To Beauty A Excellent Drunk On Destruction C- First Day Of Winter A Brilliant Old Swan C+
I normally don't skip songs while playing vinyl but with Gargoyle I'll probably make an exception. Could have been an outstanding 6 song EP.
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Post by kingdomsofrain on May 12, 2017 16:39:10 GMT -5
Despite my aversion to fake synths and drum machines, this record is much better than I expected. Death's Head Tattoo B Nocturne C Good vocal line but the strident, overbearing synth clatter ruins it. Blue Blue Sea A+ Amazing. This is one of the best songs he has ever recorded. Beehive F- Horrible. Like nails on a chalkboard. This is one of the worst songs he has ever recorded. Sister (A Mutual Friend) A The ending chorus was lifted from Wire's 154. When 154 came out, it absolutely defined post punk progressive. I had never heard anything like it and 38 years later, I still haven't heard anything like it. Emperor B+ This song just plain rocks Goodbye To Beauty A Excellent Drunk On Destruction C- First Day Of Winter A Brilliant Old Swan C+ I normally don't skip songs while playing vinyl but with Gargoyle I'll probably make an exception. Could have been an outstanding 6 song EP. Interesting, so far im thinking... Death's Head Tattoo - 7 Reminds me of the plodding Gutter twins stuff. Solid but a bit uninspired, a high quality Dirge! Nocturne - 8.5 Solid, dark and ominous, a well structured piece. Blue Blue Sea - 7 An odd, overly cluttered tune that hints at something special but sadly it never quite materialises. Beehive - 7.5 A breezy sounding tune, like an early lost screaming trees tune blended with new Mark Lanegan Band material, much like the vibe from no bells track sad lover. Sister - 8 An almost muted slow burner that rewards repeated listens. Emperor - 6 A silly throaway piece, the jonas pap of Garoyle, fun but ultimately vapid. Goodbye To Beauty - 9 Raging quietly against the dying of the light, a beautifully sad song. Wish it was longer but its brevity is fitting. Drunk On Destruction - 6 A bland, generic, dirgy rocker that simply doesnt rock. First Day Of Winter 10 - A beautiful song, a classic Lanegan vocal and as a tune possibly the only true classic on the record. Old Swan - 8 An exuberant and cathartic closer, Mark purging his soul, all washed cleeeaaannnn.
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Post by Psychotropic Snake on May 13, 2017 13:53:38 GMT -5
The more I listen to the record the more I enjoy it. I'm starting to think its main point of appeal is its variety: no two songs sound exactly the same.
Death's Head Tattoo: after a few listens, I thought this song was kinda underwhelming, now I really like it. I really like the vaguely industrial vibe. Perhaps the lyrics refer to some sort of apocalyptic scenario? "When California starts to crawl". Creepy stuff.
Nocturne: This is probably the most intense and menacing song on the record. The dramatic guitars and driving drums are the perfect bedrock for the lyrics to unfold upon. I picture Mark going on an all-night bender. Talk of drugs, hallucinations, near-death experiences.
Blue Blue Sea: an interesting experiment. Very spacy sounding.
Beehive: A sunnier Nocturne, perhaps. The lyrics still hint at possibly violent and dark scenarios but the chorus seems to extoll the uplifting power of love. The swarm-like synths at the start are a cool touch.
Sister: a sort of ambient/psychedelic blues track. Probably my favorite song on the record. The lyrics make me think of the Middle Ages, for some reason.
Emperor: not as cool and swaggering as Methamphetamine Blues but still interesting and catchy enough. The lyrics are confusing: they seem to go from a personal, confessional tone to some sort of oblique condemnation of war.
Goodbye To Beauty: a song in the vein of Sister but with a folkier touch. Too short, in my opinion. I believe it's about attending a friend's funeral or an ex-lover's wedding. The "day follows night, night follows day" part is heartbreaking and makes me think of the passage of time and existential weariness.
Drunk on Destruction: not sure what to make of this one. The mix of electronic beats and heavy guitars sounds kinda forced and unnatural to me, and I'm usually a fan of electronica-influenced rock. The lyrics seem to be about a man about to be condemned for some unspeakable crime.
First Day of Winter: a cross between Waltzing in Blue and Torn Red Heart, in my opinion. It probably features the most heartbreaking melody of the record but marries it to clichèd lyrics. Not a success.
Old Swan: I have trouble connecting the title to the lyrics, but this song is definitely growing on me. It exhudes uncharachteristically positive vibes and confidence. I'd define it as a sunny blues. Lyrically, it gives off an almost pagan vibe: it's unclear whether Mark's addressing the world as a deity ("sweet mother/my mistress and my queen") or the woman of his life. Either way, this song might hint at a less gloomy and foreboding future.
Overall: 7.5/10
Which songs would I add to my MP3 player? Death's Head Tattoo, Nocturne, Sister, Goodbye To Beauty.
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Post by mickyjesus on May 15, 2017 5:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by revelator on May 15, 2017 6:07:02 GMT -5
After some more listening, I find I like it more and more - takes a while to get used to the production...
Now I only skip these:
Blue Blue Sea - way too synth-y Emperor - way to pop-y (was he trying to get a commercial hit?) Goodbye To Beauty - too MOR-y
The rest of the album is really good!
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