Gigaton would be a better album if...

BrainofBGA

...they could’ve played it live!

really like the album, such a shame that they haven’t had the chance to give it the live treatment. 

Tim Simmons

If anything, I'd cut two songs, because albums should be about 10 tracks and 45 minutes.

Maybe Superblood Wolfmoon and Buckle Up? 


But for the most part, the album is great. doesn't need and real tweaking.

Tim Simmons

I do like how people not only made up tracks that don't exist, but they are having the band cop someone else's sound and not even sounds from PJs more dominant years.

Tim Simmons

IDK if it was the studios or a step in the production, recording to tape or just old mastering techniques, but those mid 90s albums (Vs- Yield) had a looseness that really complimented their sound. I feel like everything since s/t has been a bit too polished. And I get maybe thats what they want now, but I really miss that airiness of the recordings.

Gigaton, does come close to that and I really love that about this record.

turner78

Tim Simmons said:

IDK if it was the studios or a step in the production, recording to tape or just old mastering techniques, but those mid 90s albums (Vs- Yield) had a looseness that really complimented their sound. I feel like everything since s/t has been a bit too polished. And I get maybe thats what they want now, but I really miss that airiness of the recordings.

Gigaton, does come close to that and I really love that about this record.

This seems to happen when bands have been around for awhile. Way too much tinkering on each song in the studio trying to get it perfect. 

With that being said, I really like most of the songs. Not really a fan of Never Destination or Take the Long Way. 

igotid88

What's with the Super Blood hate?

SM187650

Take the long way is my favorite track. 

mcdevittpb

Double album.  4 Sides. Add Can’t Deny Me, Get It Back, and Of The Earth. 

mcgruff10

This is my favorite album since yield. It will be interesting to see how the songs translate live.  

hrd2imgn

it wasn't released amid a global pandemic when no one was paying attention, nor had energy to pay attention

THEBIBLEISTEN

DukeSpirit said:

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

matt84 said:

90% of the songs were replaced by better ones. Hate to be so negative towards this band, but it’s definitely the weakest album they’ve put out in my opinion.

And yes - Can’t Deny Me should definitely have been included.

What record are you listening to? This record blows backspacer and Lightning bolt out of the water. This is a great album. To say it’s weak is odd to me IMO. Listen again maybe. 

I feel the same. Don't like it at all. 

Duke, that’s not the same 

MH56465

...Superblood Wolfmoon had been an instrumental.

terrible, terrible lyrics.

CP218430

I don't hate any song but Superblood Wolfmoon is my least favorite. I actually put this on yesterday for the first time in a looooong time (I think pandemic album when I think of this one and that's not good) and listened again today...I like it. It has legs. These songs will be phenomenal live. I don't think "Can't Deny Me" needed to be on here, not sure where it would've worked with the flow. Big fan overall.

igotid88

MH56465 said:

...Superblood Wolfmoon had been an instrumental.

terrible, terrible lyrics.

What's so bad about the lyrics? 

Merkin Baller

I like the album, a lot; Easily my favorite PJ album of the last 15 years, possibly since Yield. 

I also agree it would be better if they got to tour and play these songs live. 

Abe Froman

mcdevittpb said:

Double album.  4 Sides. Add Can’t Deny Me, Get It Back, and Of The Earth. 

Absolutely!  I think this would make a phenomenal album even better. 

lastexitlondon

Just get rid of buckle up and add anything.  

matt84

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

matt84 said:

90% of the songs were replaced by better ones. Hate to be so negative towards this band, but it’s definitely the weakest album they’ve put out in my opinion.

And yes - Can’t Deny Me should definitely have been included.

What record are you listening to? This record blows backspacer and Lightning bolt out of the water. This is a great album. To say it’s weak is odd to me IMO. Listen again maybe. 

I bought the album day one and have listened to it many many times. I still do! Every time I listen to it I hope it’ll just suddenly click with me and I’ll say, “hey this is a great album”. But I think the time has passed. I just don’t think it’s very good at all. And although Lightning Bolt and Backspacer are no masterpieces - I think they are a much more enjoyable listen.

Loujoe

Haven't heard it yet. Bits and pieces only and doc.  

2-feign-reluctance

Great record, I'd change nothing except add in the song they released last fall.

PB11041

hrd2imgn said:

it wasn't released amid a global pandemic when no one was paying attention, nor had energy to pay attention

PB11041

I could quibble about the tracking and that possibly side C maybe carries things on too long.  But it's their most cohesive records since Binaural.  And their most interesting sounding one too.

Matts3221

CP218430 said:

I don't hate any song but Superblood Wolfmoon is my least favorite. I actually put this on yesterday for the first time in a looooong time (I think pandemic album when I think of this one and that's not good) and listened again today...I like it. It has legs. These songs will be phenomenal live. I don't think "Can't Deny Me" needed to be on here, not sure where it would've worked with the flow. Big fan overall.

Glad I am not the only one who feels this way. I tried to listen to the album yesterday but it just gives me vibes of the start of our ongoing pandemic.

I know that is not a reason to not like an album but for me hearing it puts me in a weird space ( if that makes any sense )

Honestly its a shame that is how my brain reacts to hearing that album.

drakeheuer14

cp3iverson said:

Only way to improve it is change the title.  Not a fan of that title.  Great album tho 

This

Merkin Baller

Matts3221 said:

CP218430 said:

I don't hate any song but Superblood Wolfmoon is my least favorite. I actually put this on yesterday for the first time in a looooong time (I think pandemic album when I think of this one and that's not good) and listened again today...I like it. It has legs. These songs will be phenomenal live. I don't think "Can't Deny Me" needed to be on here, not sure where it would've worked with the flow. Big fan overall.

Glad I am not the only one who feels this way. I tried to listen to the album yesterday but it just gives me vibes of the start of our ongoing pandemic.

I know that is not a reason to not like an album but for me hearing it puts me in a weird space ( if that makes any sense )

Honestly its a shame that is how my brain reacts to hearing that album.

It makes perfect sense.

There's no right or wrong opinion on this album, it's all subjective. I personally love it, but can completely understand your perspective. 

Tjm007

lastexitlondon said:

Just get rid of buckle up and add anything.  

Will Buckle up ever be played live ?

lastexitlondon

Tjm007 said:

lastexitlondon said:

Just get rid of buckle up and add anything.  

Will Buckle up ever be played live ?

I hope to god not. 

on2legs

Tjm007 said:

lastexitlondon said:

Just get rid of buckle up and add anything.  

Will Buckle up ever be played live ?

This is a good question.  I’m guessing it will be played but it makes me wonder.  Are there any studio album songs besides the gimmick songs that haven’t been played at least once? 

Merkin Baller

I friggin' love Buckle Up.

mfc2006

Merkin Baller said:

I friggin' love Buckle Up.

Me too. If I had to drop one song, it would be Retrograde.