SMC: THE FOR CARNATION ~ The For Carnation

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burnin-candle wrote:

I really like the small trickles of various instruments sprinkled across the main riff, which adds more variety in a good way.

I am with you on this one. Just a little guitar note here and there, keyboards, some bizarre computer generated swooshes from nowhere etc, especially on A Tribute To. I find myself singing the lyric "there is no justice" over and over and over again.

I also hark back to Clann Zu on occasion, mainly the song There is No Morning Copy.

Alobar, every review does make it seem like there is some massive build up on these songs but I agree with you, I don't think they are really there. They keep a consistent groove which is also fine by me.

I think it is great you guys are digging this after only a few spins. Every one after for me the music sunk into my skull a little bit more. Again, I think that is the addicting quality I find on this. If I were an artist, I think it would be difficult being in this kind of mood throughout a whole recording. It makes me wonder how long it took them to record it.

jb13letters, I haven't heard their other stuff but I surely plan to. AndySlash, yeah, that bar idea sounds wonderful.

So obviously more comments are encouraged. I'll get the ball rolling on the next pick.

StoneG82

I find myself listening to this laying in bed every night. That's a good thing. It's really relaxing.

I like it alot. It's cool to hear such a great record from an ex-Slint member.

viggs20

Not had much time to listen to this album...but managed to get a few spins here and there. The first time I heard it I was waiting for some rocking parts but couple more spins later its growing on me. I think its best to let the album sink in...its not an album you're going to pull out to specifically listen to. But I will say, between The For Carnation, The Dead Science and the new Isis...I've just about had my fill for atmospheric music this year.