QOTSA....Like Clockwork

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  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,520
    Tried to hold off, but I've listened to the iTunes stream a few times. This album is outstanding. I was really starting to fade on their studio stuff, but holy hell... I really can't wait to hear these songs live. Like Matt said, this is still very QotSA but a unique direction. Lots of moments that remind me of late era Pink Floyd. I understand that could be divisive, but this might be their most complete album after Songs For the Dead.
  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,520
    I've been listening to this non stop for a couple weeks now. It's a fantastic, 10/10 album.

    Closing the album with I Appear Missing and Like Clockwork is just a work of art. I honestly can't express how much I love this album. A certain band is going to really need to deliver a great album this year for Like Clockwork to not get Album of the Year from me.

    I'm with you, man. I couldn't possibly be happier with this record.
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    pjl44 wrote:
    I've been listening to this non stop for a couple weeks now. It's a fantastic, 10/10 album.

    Closing the album with I Appear Missing and Like Clockwork is just a work of art. I honestly can't express how much I love this album. A certain band is going to really need to deliver a great album this year for Like Clockwork to not get Album of the Year from me.

    I'm with you, man. I couldn't possibly be happier with this record.


    Bingo. Fucking brilliant album.
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    pjl44 wrote:
    I've been listening to this non stop for a couple weeks now. It's a fantastic, 10/10 album.

    Closing the album with I Appear Missing and Like Clockwork is just a work of art. I honestly can't express how much I love this album. A certain band is going to really need to deliver a great album this year for Like Clockwork to not get Album of the Year from me.

    I'm with you, man. I couldn't possibly be happier with this record.

    Yep

    Now I'm waiting to see how the NIN record turns out... I highly doubt that it will top this wonderful piece of art.
  • CTD10
    CTD10 Posts: 351
    Cant wait for Tuesday. I havent listened to the whole album yet, wanted to wait to listen to it from start to finish.
    ctd
  • veddertown
    veddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    CTD10 wrote:
    Cant wait for Tuesday. I havent listened to the whole album yet, wanted to wait to listen to it from start to finish.

    I've already heard more than I wanted to prior to release but what I've heard sounds amazing. PJ will get second best album this year at very best and that's not bullshit. A Tool album would change that again. Josh Homme and co have done it again. Stunning doesn't even cover it.... 8-)
    Like a book among the many on a shelf...

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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Wifey picked up The National's newest and decided to order ...Like Clockwork for me. Booyah!!!
  • veddertown
    veddertown Scotland Posts: 5,260
    Wow! This is a spectacular record. On my second listen and I'm really impressed. It's been a really long wait but the old saying about how the best things come to those who wait is true for this one. If PJ would only put in the same amount of studio time who knows what they could produce? Only ten songs but the quality is what matters and this has quality all over it. This year's tour will have killer setlists for sure. I love how each QOTSA album takes you on a trip rather than just feeling like a collection of songs. Album of the year? Someone will have to produce something of a very high standard to top this.... ;)
    Like a book among the many on a shelf...

    Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
    Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
  • Edved82
    Edved82 Ireland Posts: 1,279
    Great record. Short enough, but concise and no filler. Great to have these guys back :)
    "...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."
  • CTD10
    CTD10 Posts: 351
    This album is fantastic from start to finish. Wow.
    ctd
  • if this album doesn't catapult them from theatres to arenas, I don't know what will.
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  • CTD10
    CTD10 Posts: 351
    if this album doesn't catapult them from theatres to arenas, I don't know what will.

    Hey hugh freaking dillon not sure if you are aware but Hugh is on this season of Amcs " the killing"
    ctd
  • CTD10 wrote:
    if this album doesn't catapult them from theatres to arenas, I don't know what will.

    Hey hugh freaking dillon not sure if you are aware but Hugh is on this season of Amcs " the killing"

    yeah, I know. the guy is freaking everywhere!
    Gimli 1993
    Fargo 2003
    Winnipeg 2005
    Winnipeg 2011
    St. Paul 2014
  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,591
    Just picked up the blue cover version. Can't wait to spin it
  • perfectlefts14
    perfectlefts14 Posts: 2,077
    So what's the difference between the $20 & $46 vinyl, is it just the booklet?
    Tell the captain
    'This boats not safe
    And we're drowning.'
  • Heisenberg
    Heisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,958
    About half of this album sounds like it was recorded in a dirty smoky strip club at 4am. This thing just oozes grit. Please let Eddie and Josh's bro-mance lead to an opening slot for a few PJ dates.

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  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    So what's the difference between the $20 & $46 vinyl, is it just the booklet?

    I think the weight of the vinyl is different too, pllus the sleeve is hardback.
  • perfectlefts14
    perfectlefts14 Posts: 2,077
    So what's the difference between the $20 & $46 vinyl, is it just the booklet?

    I think the weight of the vinyl is different too, pllus the sleeve is hardback.
    Cool thanks, I went for the $20 vinyl, I was just curious why the other one was so expensive.
    Tell the captain
    'This boats not safe
    And we're drowning.'
  • This is the best album I've heard in years. My second favorite QOTSA album beaten out only by Self Titled, but it's a very close call. I can't help but dance when "I Sat By The Ocean" and "Smooth Sailing" come on. "Fairweather Friends" and "I Appear Missing" are just stunning. "...Like Clockwork" is the perfect way to end the album. So much emotion behind that song that it makes me want to cry. Without a doubt the album of the year.


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