yeah. some of the stuff on Springsteen's Magic sounds a little shitty.... but that's the norm in the industry today.. we had a thread on this a while ago. very compressed vocals and all the instruments sound like mush.
Are you saying that Adam Kasper did write Help Help? lol
Good for him then! Help Help is one of the most adventurous and exciting songs on the record. I much prefer it over Ghost, LBC, Thumbing, Get Right, Arc, Bushleaguer and Green Disease.
I think it's safe to say the writing has lost a bit over the last couple. O'brien might be what it takes to get the band excited and focused in the studio again. I'm all for it
Who knows though. Just hope they really impress me on the new one, whenever they finally record/release it.
“I know this song so well, I can smoke a cigarette, have a drink, brush my teeth, take a shit, and mow the lawn while singing it. But I'll only be doing a couple of those things during this version.”
After thinking about this for a while, I think I like Brendan's take better. It seems like he better focuses the emotion of the song. He might encourage the band to use Matt's skills better, too. More time signature changes and such.
Didn't they try and bring back Brendan for "Pearl Jam"...but he was already working on something?
Brendon brings out the best in the boys... IMO. They are at a point in their career where they are trying to stay relevant for as long as they can. Going back to Brendan would be a step in the right direction.
"Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
in terms of sound quality riot act and yield are standouts imo, especially riot act.
but, a change is as good as a holiday, it'll be interesting to see Brendon's take on the next offering.
Athens, Greece: 2006/09/30
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
Yeah, Obrien's done some good work lately...
Splinter - The Offspring (2003)
The Thorns - The Thorns (2003)
A Crow Left of the Murder - Incubus (2004)
Alive at Red Rocks - Incubus (2004)
Drive - Graham Colton Band (2004)
Welcome to the North - The Music (2004)
Devils and Dust - Bruce Springsteen (2005)
Rebel, Sweetheart - The Wallflowers (2005)
All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana (2005)
Shine - Trey Anastasio (2005)
For Me, It's You - Train (2006)
Revelations - Audioslave (2006)
Light Grenades - Incubus (2006)
One Man Revolution - The Nightwatchman (2007)
The Sun and the Moon - The Bravery (2007)
Libertad - Velvet Revolver (2007)
Magic - Bruce Springsteen (2007)
Sweat It Out - The Pink Spiders (2008)
Take out the Springsteen albums and there's not a good one on the list!! I really don't like O'Brien's work, and the fact that you guys do scares me.
Yeah, Obrien's done some good work lately...
Splinter - The Offspring (2003)
The Thorns - The Thorns (2003)
A Crow Left of the Murder - Incubus (2004)
Alive at Red Rocks - Incubus (2004)
Drive - Graham Colton Band (2004)
Welcome to the North - The Music (2004)
Devils and Dust - Bruce Springsteen (2005)
Rebel, Sweetheart - The Wallflowers (2005)
All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana (2005)
Shine - Trey Anastasio (2005)
For Me, It's You - Train (2006)
Revelations - Audioslave (2006)
Light Grenades - Incubus (2006)
One Man Revolution - The Nightwatchman (2007)
The Sun and the Moon - The Bravery (2007)
Libertad - Velvet Revolver (2007)
Magic - Bruce Springsteen (2007)
Sweat It Out - The Pink Spiders (2008)
Take out the Springsteen albums and there's not a good one on the list!! I really don't like O'Brien's work, and the fact that you guys do scares me.
except for Springsteen, that really is a terrible list.
Athens, Greece: 2006/09/30
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
except for Springsteen, that really is a terrible list.
yeah but its not like Brenden O' Brien wrote the music/lyrics for those albums!! Don't hold him responsible for the quality of the work there, he's the man producing...
besides, the Incubus records have amazing sound as does revelations.
Heck, go listen to A Crow left of The Murder by Incubus, amazing sound, and overall an excellent 'production'!
yeah but its not like Brenden O' Brien wrote the music/lyrics for those albums!! Don't hold him responsible for the quality of the work there, he's the man producing...
besides, the Incubus records have amazing sound as does revelations.
Heck, go listen to A Crow left of The Murder by Incubus, amazing sound, and overall an excellent 'production'!
i'm not denouncing O'Brien; some of my favorite PJ saw his brush. Just a pity he doesn't work with more "off beat" artists.
Athens, Greece: 2006/09/30
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
I haven't bothered to memorise the name of the guy who produced Avocado because the production on that album was 'dead' to me. Obrien's return would be welcomed..
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
Yeah, Obrien's done some good work lately...
Splinter - The Offspring (2003)
The Thorns - The Thorns (2003)
A Crow Left of the Murder - Incubus (2004)
Alive at Red Rocks - Incubus (2004)
Drive - Graham Colton Band (2004)
Welcome to the North - The Music (2004)
Devils and Dust - Bruce Springsteen (2005)
Rebel, Sweetheart - The Wallflowers (2005)
All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana (2005)
Shine - Trey Anastasio (2005)
For Me, It's You - Train (2006)
Revelations - Audioslave (2006)
Light Grenades - Incubus (2006)
One Man Revolution - The Nightwatchman (2007)
The Sun and the Moon - The Bravery (2007)
Libertad - Velvet Revolver (2007)
Magic - Bruce Springsteen (2007)
Sweat It Out - The Pink Spiders (2008)
Take out the Springsteen albums and there's not a good one on the list!! I really don't like O'Brien's work, and the fact that you guys do scares me.
I was expecting to see that you are 14 and were trying to be cool with the "you guys scare me" thing. I haven't heard many of these albums but I know that The Nightwatchman's album sounds fantastic. Similar to No Code it has depth and layering. I love the way Brendan records guitars and vocals.
Has Ed sounded better than he does on Vs. -> Yield and on Love Reign O'er Me? Just because you don't like Incubus, doesn't mean Brendan didn't produce their album well.
I think Adam Kasper did Into the Wild and I was happy with what he did on S/T, so I wouldn't be shocked if he was asked to do the next one. We shall see.
I'm happy to see that some people noticed the same thing: We need O'brien back!!!! Avocado production was sooo bad!!! I'm pretty Comatose would sound a million time better if O'brien was there. And the new Springsteen proved that O'brien can do the job!
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He always gets my blind faith.
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ditto
Those two albums sucked because the band sucked. When I say "sucked", it is for Pearl Jam's standards, not other band standards
Good for him then! Help Help is one of the most adventurous and exciting songs on the record. I much prefer it over Ghost, LBC, Thumbing, Get Right, Arc, Bushleaguer and Green Disease.
I think it's safe to say the writing has lost a bit over the last couple. O'brien might be what it takes to get the band excited and focused in the studio again. I'm all for it
Who knows though. Just hope they really impress me on the new one, whenever they finally record/release it.
I be thinkin you just lost all your street cred with the kids round here.
I believe "Sick" is the new slang for "Cool"
just a guess though. According to http://www.urbandictionary.com
sick:
1)crazy, cool, insane
2)what one is on a test day
1)man, that trick was sick yo
2)i played sick on my big bio test da
The songs are good.....
The production is awful.....very muddy and Ed is buried in the sound.....unlike Vitalogy and Yield.....
was their ever a reason given why he isnt their producer?
I nominate Rick Ruben!!
LOL!!!!
Brendon brings out the best in the boys... IMO. They are at a point in their career where they are trying to stay relevant for as long as they can. Going back to Brendan would be a step in the right direction.
the boys can actually produce it by themselves... anyway..
I thought I came here to stay
We're all just visiting
All just breaking like waves.."
07/09/06
07/10/06
07/15/06
Yes he did...and it WAS excellent!
I don't even know of any women producers.
me too only the ex -vocalist of the 4none blondes
but, a change is as good as a holiday, it'll be interesting to see Brendon's take on the next offering.
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
Splinter - The Offspring (2003)
The Thorns - The Thorns (2003)
A Crow Left of the Murder - Incubus (2004)
Alive at Red Rocks - Incubus (2004)
Drive - Graham Colton Band (2004)
Welcome to the North - The Music (2004)
Devils and Dust - Bruce Springsteen (2005)
Rebel, Sweetheart - The Wallflowers (2005)
All the Stars and Boulevards - Augustana (2005)
Shine - Trey Anastasio (2005)
For Me, It's You - Train (2006)
Revelations - Audioslave (2006)
Light Grenades - Incubus (2006)
One Man Revolution - The Nightwatchman (2007)
The Sun and the Moon - The Bravery (2007)
Libertad - Velvet Revolver (2007)
Magic - Bruce Springsteen (2007)
Sweat It Out - The Pink Spiders (2008)
Take out the Springsteen albums and there's not a good one on the list!! I really don't like O'Brien's work, and the fact that you guys do scares me.
except for Springsteen, that really is a terrible list.
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
yeah but its not like Brenden O' Brien wrote the music/lyrics for those albums!! Don't hold him responsible for the quality of the work there, he's the man producing...
besides, the Incubus records have amazing sound as does revelations.
Heck, go listen to A Crow left of The Murder by Incubus, amazing sound, and overall an excellent 'production'!
i'm not denouncing O'Brien; some of my favorite PJ saw his brush. Just a pity he doesn't work with more "off beat" artists.
"Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world." Herman Melville : Moby Dick
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
I was expecting to see that you are 14 and were trying to be cool with the "you guys scare me" thing. I haven't heard many of these albums but I know that The Nightwatchman's album sounds fantastic. Similar to No Code it has depth and layering. I love the way Brendan records guitars and vocals.
Has Ed sounded better than he does on Vs. -> Yield and on Love Reign O'er Me? Just because you don't like Incubus, doesn't mean Brendan didn't produce their album well.
I think Adam Kasper did Into the Wild and I was happy with what he did on S/T, so I wouldn't be shocked if he was asked to do the next one. We shall see.
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