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Won’t Tell, Upper Hand, Waiting For Stevie

spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,189
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This three song run is stellar. Goosebumps throughout. By the solo in WFS I was laughing and on the verge of tears. That will blow the roof off of any venue and just to be sure it goes right into Running. Shut up and take my money! Stick a forklift in me, I’m done (I’m hefty :). Excuse me while I go pick my jaw up off the floor.
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    RaidenRaiden Posts: 137
    Agreed.  I said the same thing after listening last night.  These 3 songs stood out for me.
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    TN49724TN49724 Posts: 99
    100% agree.  Made that comment too.  Upper Hand is so good.  It’s wild hearing them make WFS in 2024 bc it’s such a classic PJ song.  It’s like some times fans say that in a negative way, but screw that.  Most of us fell in love w this band bc of that sound.  They’ve evolved a ton, but it’s absolutely incredible what they did w this record. 
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    droptheleash9droptheleash9 Posts: 1,341
    I thought Upper Hand was amazing. I can envision that becoming one of my favorites (across any album).
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,248
    Totally. Loved Upper Hand. Some strong rhythms on these songs and Eddie sounding great.
    It's a hopeless situation...
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    seanwonseanwon Posts: 284
    Best 3 song run in awhile.
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    vedpunkvedpunk Posts: 826
    💯 easily best 3 song trio in over 20 years.  Unfortunately now I need to find tickets to more shows 😆🤘🏼💥
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    vitovito Chicago Posts: 1,455
    All 3 are 🔥
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    joseph33joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,212
    Upper Hand is my favorite over all other songs on the album.
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    droptheleash9droptheleash9 Posts: 1,341
    joseph33 said:
    Upper Hand is my favorite over all other songs on the album.
    It was so good. I foresee that one becoming one of my favorites. Tour dates can't come soon enough!
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    pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 14,721
    wondering if we get the full waiting for stevie with the outro/interlude before running when played live......i really hope they do that

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    Jcanr20Jcanr20 Illinois Posts: 120
    Great songs!
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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,189
    Self serving bump 😬
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    demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,924
    vito said:
    All 3 are 🔥


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    BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 3,955
    And then into Running is amazing! 
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    joseph33joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,212
    edited April 19
    These three songs are my absolute favorite on the record. Won't Tell just punches me in the gut. Sooo good.
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    kramerica4kramerica4 Posts: 251
    Three great songs, these are the heart of the new record.
    Love it!
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    axellaire8axellaire8 Belgium Posts: 234
    kramerica4 said:
    Three great songs, these are the heart of the new record.
    Love it!
    What he/she said! Well said

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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    the best 3 combo songs since TEN
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    bicyclejoebicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,161
    You can really hear the U2/Cure influence on "Won't Tell" that Stone has been talking about in his interviews.
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    Busch896Busch896 Delaware Posts: 36
    This is a really good 3 song stretch. At first I wasn't a fan of the rumored visuals/screens at the live shows, but these 3 in order with some good visuals could be awesome. 
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    Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    This 3 song stretch turns this album for GREAT....To....CLASSIC
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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,189
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    curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,264
    bicyclejoe said:
    You can really hear the U2/Cure influence on "Won't Tell" that Stone has been talking about in his interviews.

    The latter part of the song --> I'm hearing a lot of "Bad" in there.
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 229
    I love this stretch of the album, but I don't get why are we capping it at 3 when WFS in to Running is absolutely amazing.  I can't help but to jam out in my seat when I hear WFS end and Running kicks in.  And Dark Matter in to Won't Tell is also spectacular.  So I think we should really be calling this a 5 song stretch.
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    PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,814
    MikeDigs said:
    I love this stretch of the album, but I don't get why are we capping it at 3 when WFS in to Running is absolutely amazing.  I can't help but to jam out in my seat when I hear WFS end and Running kicks in.  And Dark Matter in to Won't Tell is also spectacular.  So I think we should really be calling this a 5 song stretch.
    I am enjoying Running much more now than I did I when I heard it as a single. I think because I am still on a high listening to Waiting for Stevie and this just smashes you in the face forcing you to take notice.
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Gonzo1977 said:
    This 3 song stretch turns this album for GREAT....To....CLASSIC

    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,783
    PJNB said:
    MikeDigs said:
    I love this stretch of the album, but I don't get why are we capping it at 3 when WFS in to Running is absolutely amazing.  I can't help but to jam out in my seat when I hear WFS end and Running kicks in.  And Dark Matter in to Won't Tell is also spectacular.  So I think we should really be calling this a 5 song stretch.
    I am enjoying Running much more now than I did I when I heard it as a single. I think because I am still on a high listening to Waiting for Stevie and this just smashes you in the face forcing you to take notice.
    Exactly!!!
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    MMPoochMMPooch New Jersey Posts: 68
    spankyMP said:
    This three song run is stellar. Goosebumps throughout. By the solo in WFS I was laughing and on the verge of tears. That will blow the roof off of any venue and just to be sure it goes right into Running. Shut up and take my money! Stick a forklift in me, I’m done (I’m hefty :). Excuse me while I go pick my jaw up off the floor.
    I can't agree with you more! I loved these songs! They are so good. I can't wait to hear them live, and would love.it if they played them in a row like on the album. I'm loving the new album, it's great! 
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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,189
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    coco buttercoco butter Posts: 1,438
    curmudgeoness said:
    bicyclejoe said:
    You can really hear the U2/Cure influence on "Won't Tell" that Stone has been talking about in his interviews.

    The latter part of the song --> I'm hearing a lot of "Bad" in there.
    I thought the exact same thing the first time I heard it. Watch the version of Bad from Rattle and Hum film at the end where Edge jams. It’s extremely similar and I love it!
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