Early indie store Dark Matter listening party

lastexitlondon

My original statement stands. Half good half not

just_one

lastexitlondon said:

My original statement stands. Half good half not

Was the half bad like lightning bolt(album)/gigaton?

lastexitlondon

I like gigaton. I found this wishy washy nothingy kind of ed songs . Not for me. First song is great. The 2 released are great. Stevie is good apart from that one sounded like Floyd. And several are petty esk.

WW187806

Can someone that was there DM me, I have a quick question. I hate writing on the forum, too many haters

lastexitlondon

WW187806 said:

Can someone that was there DM me, I have a quickuestion. I hate writing on the forum, too many haters

Dm me

lastexitlondon

Waiting for stevie is very good. 
You can be loved and still not feel love 

just_one

@lastexitlondon if u could compare it to other albums what would be the best comparision? Or a mix of 2 albums perhaps?

lastexitlondon

I don't think I could compare to any

igotid88

lastexitlondon said:

My original statement stands. Half good half not

Sounds like it's going to be a great album 

demetrios

lastexitlondon

demetrios said:

At least this shop had the goods our one was lame as fuck. No goodies

matt84

lastexitlondon said:

My original statement stands. Half good half not

That's how I feel about the last 3 albums.

SB51117

Free tote bag and poster at Resident Records in Brighton - bags ran out quickly and only a few posters left. Very low key event as shop was still open and no checking of free tickets that were pre-bought. 

alexross42

I only heard it 1.5 times through but here's my take (entirely subjective of course, everyone will hear different things and have different reactions!):

- First two songs are very strong rockers, especially enjoyed the riff of the first one

- Some snippets of sounds, song structures & even chord/note sequences reminded me of other songs (Garden, Corduroy and Not For You in particular)

- Some interesting soundscapes and I think a short ambient piece after 'Running'

- As has been said by others, Mike and Matt in particular shine on this LP

- Last track starts with a recognisable PJ album closer ambience/feel

- Some gnarly bass sounds on it.

- Didn't pay as much attention to Waiting for Stevie as was planning to but really liked what I heard of it, I think I remember this one having a very 'rock and roll' ending? (Much like when they play live and end songs)

- There wasn't any track that I particularly didn't like but need to hear it properly to listen to the lyrics etc

kmcmanus

alexross42 said:

I only heard it 1.5 times through but here's my take (entirely subjective of course, everyone will hear different things and have different reactions!):

- First two songs are very strong rockers, especially enjoyed the riff of the first one

- Some snippets of sounds, song structures & even chord/note sequences reminded me of other Pearl Jam songs (Garden, Corduroy and Not For You in particular)

- Some interesting soundscapes and I think a short ambient piece after 'Running'

- As has been said by others, Mike and Matt in particular shine on this LP

- Last track starts with a recognisable PJ album closer ambience/feel

- Some gnarly bass sounds on it.

- Didn't pay as much attention to Waiting for Stevie as was planning too but really liked what I heard of it

- There wasn't any track that I particularly didn't like but need to hear it properly to listen to the lyrics etc

The specific “Garden, Corduroy and Not For You” reference gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.
everything you wrote only adds to my already sky high excitement.

alexross42

kmcmanus said:

alexross42 said:

I only heard it 1.5 times through but here's my take (entirely subjective of course, everyone will hear different things and have different reactions!):

- First two songs are very strong rockers, especially enjoyed the riff of the first one

- Some snippets of sounds, song structures & even chord/note sequences reminded me of other Pearl Jam songs (Garden, Corduroy and Not For You in particular)

- Some interesting soundscapes and I think a short ambient piece after 'Running'

- As has been said by others, Mike and Matt in particular shine on this LP

- Last track starts with a recognisable PJ album closer ambience/feel

- Some gnarly bass sounds on it.

- Didn't pay as much attention to Waiting for Stevie as was planning too but really liked what I heard of it

- There wasn't any track that I particularly didn't like but need to hear it properly to listen to the lyrics etc

The specific “Garden, Corduroy and Not For You” reference gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.
everything you wrote only adds to my already sky high excitement.

I must stress though, when I say snippets I mean just that....some a couple of seconds long, some maybe a bit longer.

Chatting to my PJ obsessive pal after the event I suggested that it sounds as if Andrew Watt tried to make PJ think about elements of what past approaches to song structure/sound had worked so well and made particular songs fan favourites and then has combined that with modern day PJ.

lastexitlondon

I must admit I didn't hear garden not for you or corduroy but it's all subjective 

pjl44

lastexitlondon said:

 sounded like Floyd

God damn now we're talking

alexross42

lastexitlondon said:

I must admit I didn't hear garden not for you or corduroy but it's all subjective 

For sure, that's the 'challenging beauty' of it 😁

lastexitlondon

pjl44 said:

lastexitlondon said:

 sounded like Floyd

God damn now we're talking    upper hand I think.

lastexitlondon

I did think the drumming and riff in waiting for stevie reminded me of Soundgarden. That riff could  have been on badmotorfinger .I loved it. And the lyrics are great

pjl44

lastexitlondon said:

pjl44 said:

lastexitlondon said:

 sounded like Floyd

God damn now we're talking    upper hand I think.

Oh nice. I thought you were referring to Waiting For Stevie. That would be a good one two punch.

spankyMP

lastexitlondon said:

My original statement stands. Half good half not

If there is one thing that has been made perfectly clear, it is this LOL

lastexitlondon

Message received. Sorry. It's just the first listen was so loud it was confusing but this listen was quiet and precise. And same result. 

Planet of Sound

On first listen I think it was ok (except for Something Special) but nothing more for now, liked the two lead singles the best but maybe just more familiar with them.  

Was nice to meet Rob too and have a little chat!  (The Boot was good too mate!)

Definitely going to give the cinema a miss and just stream it on Friday, well most of it.

lastexitlondon

Planet of Sound said:

On first listen I think it was ok (except for Something Special) but nothing more for now, liked the two lead singles the best but maybe just more familiar with them.  

Was nice to meet Rob too and have a little chat!  (The Boot was good too mate!)

Definitely going to give the cinema a miss and just stream it on Friday, well most of it.

Great to meet you too. Love the boot. It's so old and real in there.

SVRDhand13

First song started. Let’s fucking go!!!!

CROJAM95

I just heard it and I enjoyed it very much, 1st 2 songs gonna be dynamite live… 

wreckage beautiful

wont Tell/ need another listen
upper hand Pink Floyd vibes, loved it

stevie was very good

setting sun great closer

stayed to listen to first 2 songs on replay, they are pretty sweet

got a poster, slip mats only if you preordered , I passed, good with my 2 copies 

bobasfeet

I am headed to one at 4pm. Can't wait!

lastexitlondon

First 2 agreed live will be good.  Stevie too