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Better Album: Backspacer or Self-titled?

davidtriosdavidtrios Posts: 9,732
edited September 2009 in The Porch
My vote goes to Backspacer...it fucken rocks my socks.
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    Backspacer. And I really, really like Self-Titled.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    I truly think that this may be their best record since Yield. And I really like the last 3 records...a lot.
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,985
    Backspacer I suppose
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  • tcaporaletcaporale Posts: 1,577
    I like the self-titled better. Backspacer is more consistent but nothing rocks my socks off like "Life Wasted" or "Severed Hand" does.
  • mach271mach271 Posts: 562
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    mach271 wrote:
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450

    so its back on page 364 or something... there's a time for things to go on and die. besides, people JUST got the album, so a new thread is good.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    mach271 wrote:
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450

    so its back on page 364 or something... there's a time for things to go on and die. besides, people JUST got the album, so a new thread is good.

    yup.
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  • perfectly unkept.perfectly unkept. Posts: 70
    Backspacer, easily. Not a huge fan of self-titled...
  • clockistotimeclockistotime Los Angeles, CA Posts: 249
    mfc2006 wrote:
    I truly think that this may be their best record since Yield. And I really like the last 3 records...a lot.

    well said. i completely agree!
    this record just has this raw energy to it that 'avocado' had, but in a different sense.
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  • Backspacer_BackerBackspacer_Backer Posts: 1,023
    Backspacer - I liked S/T, like a few songs a whole bunch - but the few songs I've heard from BS are just awesome. yes, a little poppy. but catchy as hell. most of my music listening takes place in the car or when i'm running. Got Some, the Fixer, Supersonic, are all great for both.
  • Mr. PinkMr. Pink Posts: 10
    Self-Titled, but in a week I might say Backspacer.
  • davidtriosdavidtrios Posts: 9,732
    mach271 wrote:
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450

    http://www.cracked.com/article_16605_8- ... nters.html
  • SolarWorldSolarWorld Posts: 1,902
    I like S/T but I say Backspacer is superior in every way.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    inmytree3684 wrote:
    http://www.cracked.com/article_16605_8- ... nters.html

    :D haha
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  • zappa99zappa99 Posts: 285
    Backspacer as a whole although S/T had a few songs that were better than anything on Backspacer
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,985
    zappa99 wrote:
    Backspacer as a whole although S/T had a few songs that were better than anything on Backspacer

    that's sort of how I feel
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  • mach271mach271 Posts: 562
    I could agree with that........
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    s/t for me .
  • 323656323656 Posts: 7
    slightest edge to S/T so far...of course that is subject to change over the next month or so.
  • theanswersarefataltheanswersarefatal Posts: 239
    tcaporale wrote:
    I like the self-titled better. Backspacer is more consistent but nothing rocks my socks off like "Life Wasted" or "Severed Hand" does.


    about the songs i agree with the above. it really is a tough call. there's also Army Reserve...it's a tough one.
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  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    I like S/T more.
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  • ManOfTheHour75ManOfTheHour75 Posts: 339
    mach271 wrote:
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450


    How the f*ck were people supposed to compare the two albums months ago?

    Hey, i've got an idea maybe next month we could start a thread about comparing backspacer to an album that may come in the future!
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 14,014
    mjb wrote:
    s/t for me .
    same here
    not loving BS at all
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  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    I love Self titled but Backspacer just cuts through all the bullshit. I just heard it in it's entirety and I already can't wait to hear it again. Force of Nature is by far my favorite on this album.
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  • crazygeocrazygeo Posts: 2,380
    Report this postReply with quoteRe: Better Album: Backspacer or Self-titled?
    by tcaporale » 17 Sep 2009 15:35

    I like the self-titled better. Backspacer is more consistent but nothing rocks my socks off like "Life Wasted" or "Severed Hand" does.


    Makes sense here, I agree with you 100%, now where are the complainers...still a very good CD
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  • mattosbornemattosborne Posts: 339
    mfc2006 wrote:
    I truly think that this may be their best record since Yield. And I really like the last 3 records...a lot.

    Agreed.
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    mach271 wrote:
    Have you ever heard of the SEARCH function?!

    I posted this thread MONTHS ago!

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=107450

    oh wow i didint know we all heard backspacer months ago :roll:
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,077
    mfc2006 wrote:
    I truly think that this may be their best record since Yield. And I really like the last 3 records...a lot.
    +1
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  • JKJK Posts: 12
    Really enjoyed S/T when it came out, but it has dropped significantly over the years. Backspacer wins for now, but it will be interesting to see if it falls. While on the topic, the production on this new album has put S/T to shame...
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