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Post by NorthCountryGirl on Mar 1, 2007 15:56:09 GMT
I haven't downloaded the new album and god help me i don't intend to either hehe. I like the element of surprise. I've heard 3 songs...On Call, Black Thumbnail & Charmer. I love Black Thumbnail, but i think Charmer is going to be a grower, although i have only listened to it once  I will not listen to any more & my will power is still going strong  |
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Post by mystery girl on Mar 1, 2007 17:49:42 GMT
good luck.
I feel kinda bad that I downloaded it, but there's no way I was going to hold out for another month, especially when nat'l creep already downloaded it, and called me to tell me about it....
I can't wait to hear what those of you that held out, will have to say when you finally hear it...
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Post by electricrussia on Mar 1, 2007 19:32:10 GMT
good luck. I feel kinda bad that I downloaded it, but there's no way I was going to hold out for another month, especially when nat'l creep already downloaded it, and called me to tell me about it.... I can't wait to hear what those of you that held out, will have to say when you finally hear it... I love opening a new cd but I have been waiting so long for the record i couldnt not ya know. |
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Post by mystery girl on Mar 1, 2007 20:40:18 GMT
OH I totally agree.
i can't fucking wiat to get it and open. It's not going to take away anything for me.
Stop getting me all excited...
we need a countdown posted somewhere
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Post by cocoo on Mar 1, 2007 21:54:41 GMT
heey! I've been reading everyones thoughts, I just downloaded it ( i got too excited to wait for the real deal). I've really loved the live versions that I've heard the last couple of months, Arizona (great outro song) the excitment built up!! Then BT and MP, followed by On Call which I absolutley adored! Gives me goosebumps  I do agree that on the first listen you like certain songs more than others, I guess the excitment of the long awaited album put it on a pedistal... and it can make you disappointed, the follow-up to ASH must be great, huh? really two different albums! Though now that I've listened to it a second time I feel more comfortbale with the new sound, Fans and Knocked Up suprised me and the others are growing on me. Bring the album down to earth and maybe you'll enjoy, it just needs a good time and place /C |
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Post by electricrussia on Mar 2, 2007 0:13:30 GMT
heey! I've been reading everyones thoughts, I just downloaded it ( i got too excited to wait for the real deal). I've really loved the live versions that I've heard the last couple of months, Arizona (great outro song) the excitment built up!! Then BT and MP, followed by On Call which I absolutley adored! Gives me goosebumps I do agree that on the first listen you like certain songs more than others, I guess the excitment of the long awaited album put it on a pedistal... and it can make you disappointed, the follow-up to ASH must be great, huh? really two different albums! Though now that I've listened to it a second time I feel more comfortbale with the new sound, Fans and Knocked Up suprised me and the others are growing on me. Bring the album down to earth and maybe you'll enjoy, it just needs a good time and place /C ASH is a tough record to follow. But they set the bar so they should be able to do it again. |
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Post by electricrussia on Mar 2, 2007 0:15:02 GMT
OH I totally agree. i can't fucking wiat to get it and open. It's not going to take away anything for me. Stop getting me all excited... we need a countdown posted somewhere A countdown will only make things worse. If you put a countdown up everyone who sees it will be bald from pulling their hair out waiting for the damn thing. |
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Post by mynameisdominic on Mar 2, 2007 10:32:19 GMT
Man, its getting really hard for us people who have to wait (who choose to) but i just hope thtat my anticipation doesn't build up to high and i excpect like Revovler by The Beatles... or something like that............... i just realied theres still over a month t owait forthe most anticipated album of the year in mybooks but i guess i just have to buy differnet albums totake my mind off it eg - Silverchair, Arcade Fire
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Post by rockandroll on Mar 2, 2007 10:50:32 GMT
i couldn't wait and downloaded it, sounds v. different to the two other albums. i think this album will be one of those that grows on you after a few rounds.........i did prefer some of the songs live better, i ain't complaining cause i'll take whatever they have to offer!!
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Post by mcquade on Mar 2, 2007 12:29:17 GMT
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Post by Lihllvmch on Mar 2, 2007 18:07:17 GMT
downloaded it and loved! I'm able to say it's better than Y&YM (in my opinion)... They worked hard for it and I apreciate. Can't wait to get it and open too haha  |
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Post by touchmypenguinagai on Mar 2, 2007 19:58:54 GMT
Oh god KOL, very disappointing. Sounds very generic in areas similar to say bloc party/the strokes or even U2 in parts (the supporting tour prob didn't help there). What happened to the retro garage rock sound of youth and young manhood...you've been traveling too much listening to shit on the radio; you need another 20 years back in Nashville listening to some 60s/70s music before you write another album. I was never overly impressed with Aha Shake Heartbreak but there was a good 5 or so songs on it which were really good/amazing to carry it (FOUR KICKS, pistol of fire, razz, king of the rodeo, velvet snow etc). I was always a bit concerned about your direction after hearing songs like the bucket...its just such a weak song compared to anything off Y&YMH.
This new album is mostly trash, with non of the really cool hooky solo riffs of the original album. I think ill skip your tour this time as you'll no doubt play 60%+ this album. Do yourself a favour...stop "trying to find your sound", you already did with Y&YMH.
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Post by koldude on Mar 3, 2007 4:17:56 GMT
electricrussia...complex...c'mon in a good way...I like the whole 13 songs that someone put on the web...for me the best songs-->McFearless...Charmer...Black Thumbnail...and AZ but all the 13 songs have a uniqe touch I think...for example the solo drum in McFearless...Is like a good transition for the melody...and for the band...they are trying new things -musical speaking (but with the same vintage kind of vibe)...I don't know is just my opinion...bye and I respect your opinion |
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Post by dunhiriel on Mar 3, 2007 10:24:01 GMT
Camaro is amazing like every other song, if you are a true Kings Of Leon fan then you will love every second of every song on every album. I dont even think they have one bad song. Now that's just a little bit idealistic. I "true fan" will appreciate the songs, but will also be able to look at them critically. |
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Post by Good Lord Its Me Jane on Mar 3, 2007 10:27:07 GMT
Camaro is amazing like every other song, if you are a true Kings Of Leon fan then you will love every second of every song on every album. I dont even think they have one bad song. Now that's just a little bit idealistic. I "true fan" will appreciate the songs, but will also be able to look at them critically. I got to agree so so so so so so so so so strongly! I can't turn my brain off just cos I love a band. |
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Post by AccuratePassion on Mar 4, 2007 2:26:46 GMT
good luck. I feel kinda bad that I downloaded it, but there's no way I was going to hold out for another month, especially when nat'l creep already downloaded it, and called me to tell me about it.... I can't wait to hear what those of you that held out, will have to say when you finally hear it... Im sorta evil. I told her she had no choice and needed to hear it. |
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Post by genericnewalbum on Mar 5, 2007 3:57:30 GMT
I agree with the poster...this album is shite...refer to my post on the "what KOL song do you NOT like" thread.
Whoever said "if you're a real KOL fan you have to like all of it" is a moron.
Up until yesterday when I heard this album I respected this band for being unique in this time of garbage music with your Panic at the Discos and Nicklebacks. This album is so over-produced, boring, tired, and plain t's hard to stomach.
I'd even go as far as to say that anyone who actually claimed to like this band would think this album is subpar. Just because you are a fan of a band doesn't mean you have to be all over their nuts even when they suck. I will continue to be a fan of this band, blast their music, and share it with other people, but i will NOT embrace or share the new CD. I will tell people to check out the older, raw music that actually had some soul and life in it.
Nuts to this GENERIC album.
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Post by genericnewalbum on Mar 5, 2007 4:02:30 GMT
Oh god KOL, very disappointing. Sounds very generic in areas similar to say bloc party/the strokes or even U2 in parts (the supporting tour prob didn't help there). What happened to the retro garage rock sound of youth and young manhood...you've been traveling too much listening to shit on the radio; you need another 20 years back in Nashville listening to some 60s/70s music before you write another album. I was never overly impressed with Aha Shake Heartbreak but there was a good 5 or so songs on it which were really good/amazing to carry it (FOUR KICKS, pistol of fire, razz, king of the rodeo, velvet snow etc). I was always a bit concerned about your direction after hearing songs like the bucket...its just such a weak song compared to anything off Y&YMH. This new album is mostly trash, with non of the really cool hooky solo riffs of the original album. I think ill skip your tour this time as you'll no doubt play 60%+ this album. Do yourself a favour...stop "trying to find your sound", you already did with Y&YMH. very well said... what's next with this generic music, a soda commercial? i know they already had music in a car commercial, so let's see how far they'll be willing to take the sell-out process. |
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Post by shonnie on Mar 5, 2007 13:48:02 GMT
i DO NOT agree!!! i think the new album is brilliant!!! it's like nothing i've ever heard in my life. as far as being generic, come on!!! if it's not a cheap copy of something else, then it's not generic by definition. the music on "knocked up" is unreal!! some of these songs are just genius.... i'm not a bandwagon kind of gal, never have been, so i dont like an album just b/c i love a band (i.e. first impressions of earth by the strokes). but seriously, it's a risky KOL took and i think it's fantastic!! i dont think they are still trying to "find their sound", i think that musicians change and evolve. if you expect a band to make an album that recreates any of their past albums, then you're deluded!! new, different, brilliant!
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Post by ruby on Mar 5, 2007 14:22:15 GMT
Come people, some of your posts sound really harsh, to call and album that KOL worked hard for shit, is a bit brash, don't you think  I understand and know that the new album sound different from the previous two, but there still elements of their "older stuff" in there. Their allowed to change and experiment their musicians for god sake!, and not all experiments go right, but they have to try something new in order to change and improve, thats how people progress in life, if they hadn't done this "new sound" then how were they supposed to know if it was going to sound good or bad. Well now they have tried it, they can move on again. I'm pretty sure that if they produced the same sound as the first 2 albums that people would still moan that they haven't grow musically or that their lyrical content is "shallow", basically its a "catch 22" situation. Personally i don't think its bad, but its not good either.... its different and i suppose we have to get use to that, but as a fan, (and i know we all are in here) i did like their raw "mucky" edge, and i just hope that they don't isolate their hard core fan base, who have supported them from the beginning, and build up a new one, who probably would not necessarily appreciate their older stuff.. the kind of people who just "jump on the Bandwagon", that would really PISS me off.  |
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