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  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,179
    Early thoughts from the cinema listen is that the fast and mid tempo songs are the strongest collection for a long long time. Nearly all are great with Scared of Fear, Upper Hand and Waiting for Stevie standing out. Got to Give isn't bad by any means but not as good as the others. 
     
    However, the slow songs, which PJ have nearly always nailed previously, aren't doing it for me (Setting Sun apart). Feels like a continuation of Earthling but thankfully nothing as bad as The Haves. I'm hopeful they'll grow on me over time. 

    Top songs:
    Waiting for Stevie
    Scared of Fear
    Upper Hand

    Really strong:
    Dark Matter
    Setting Sun
    Running
    React/Respond

    Average:
    Got to Give

    Not great:
    Wreckage
    Won't Tell
    Something Special


    'F*** the pessimists. F*** 'em.' Eddie Vedder
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Waiting For Stevie
    D-Rod said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    Same level as You Are? 
    Close but not there yet.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,061
    React, Respond
    Was hoping the CD I pre-ordered would come early...but nope. So I've only heard the 3 singles. Wreckage is my fav of the 3.
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,211
    Scared of Fear
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    holy shit Mike, You'll be telling me Rashford is world class next!!
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,211
    Scared of Fear
    BlueLedbetter said:
    chrisr211977 said:
    Won't Tell and Got To Give are definitely getting a lot more of a minimal response than I expected
    I thought both were great 
    Absolutely true, Wont tell is a superb track
  • deb1211
    deb1211 Posts: 2,021
    I think Won't Tell is amazing. I'm surprised ppl don't like it
  • MK88178
    MK88178 Chicago Posts: 539
    Wreckage
    deb1211 said:
    I think Won't Tell is amazing. I'm surprised ppl don't like it
    Won't tell is fantastic
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,052
    Upper Hand
    deb1211 said:
    I think Won't Tell is amazing. I'm surprised ppl don't like it
    I like it. 
  • GianGiovi94
    GianGiovi94 Italy Posts: 91
    is Dark Matter already out in New Zealand?
    Milan 2014, Trieste 2014, Milan 2018, Padua 2018, Rome 2018, Berlin 2022, Imola 2022, Frankfurt 2022, Wien 2022, Prague 2022, Amsterdam-1 2022
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    edited April 2024
    Waiting For Stevie
    pdalowsky said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    holy shit Mike, You'll be telling me Rashford is world class next!!
    Rashford should be our captain next year!

    wreckage is up there with the haves.  Better?
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,211
    Scared of Fear
    mcgruff10 said:
    pdalowsky said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    holy shit Mike, You'll be telling me Rashford is world class next!!
    Rashford should be our captain next year!

    wreckage is up there with the haves.  Better?
    LOL, to both :)
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    Won't Tell
    MK88178 said:
    deb1211 said:
    I think Won't Tell is amazing. I'm surprised ppl don't like it
    Won't tell is fantastic
    It is awesome.  
  • jimjam1982
    jimjam1982 AZ Posts: 1,471
    Waiting For Stevie
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    Buckle up is far better and that's saying a lot. 

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Waiting For Stevie
    jimjam1982 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Spunkie said:
    dimitrispearljam said:
    my rank 

    1.Upper Hand
    2.Waiting For Stevie
    3.Won't Tell
    4.Scared of Fear
    5.Dark Matter
    6.Running
    7. React/Respond
    8.Got to Give
    9.Setting Sun
    10.Something Special  
    11.Wreckage
        
        
        

        
    11. Wreckage? Whats not to like? Leaving people for dead?
    Def the worst on the album.  Same level as buckle up.  
    Buckle up is far better and that's saying a lot. 

    ha ha.  Love it!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • BR51107
    BR51107 Posts: 11
    Wreckage
    I love Wreckage, not sure why people don't like it.
  • deb1211
    deb1211 Posts: 2,021
    I feel I can't pick a fave after 3 listens. I have lived with Dark Matter and Running for awhile and am obsessed with those so I know these new ones will follow.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Waiting For Stevie
    After a few listens I think this is better than gigaton.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • jimjam1982
    jimjam1982 AZ Posts: 1,471
    Waiting For Stevie
    My Tier rankings after one play thru...

    God tier
    Waiting For Stevie
    Upper Hand
    Running
    Setting Sun

    Elite
    Dark Matter
    Got To Give
    Won't Tell
    React, Respond

    Very Good
    Something Special
    Scared of Fear

    Creed/Nickleback
    Wreckage

  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    Won't Tell
    Won't Tell is my current favourite, and an absolute no-brainer for a single, super catchy chorus. I also like Upper Hand and Setting Sun. First impressions I think this is their strongest record in years.
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,052
    Upper Hand
    facepollution said:
    Won't Tell is my current favourite, and an absolute no-brainer for a single, super catchy chorus. I also like Upper Hand and Setting Sun. First impressions I think this is their strongest record in years.
    So far, these are my top three as well. But I would put Upper Hand first.

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