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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,877
    as someone mentioned earlier, as the second single its a mind fuck a bit........was probably expecting something else, less punky song off the record. I also believe because Dark Matter was a big hit, they prob threw this in as a change up

    I like the song, but if i was to believe this would be top 5 off the record, id say we were in trouble......I dont believe it will be
  • cweeks1111
    cweeks1111 Posts: 198
    I'm hearing a lot of "Good and Evil" from "Earthling" in this track.
  • BloodMeridian80
    BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 715
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    Feels like we've heard this one before. Kinda cut from the same cloth as Supersonic or Superblood Wolfmoon and maybe a few others. And like Dark Matter, I can't understand a word he's saying. But, lot of energy and some cool guitars. Besides Lukin and throwaway stuff like Pry, To, is this the shortest PJ song?
    It may be. It’s a bit shorter than God’s Dice and Comatose. They do have a few songs that ring in at 2:30 and a bit less.
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,124
    I like Running. I think it is really catchy. I just wish the vocals were a little more forward - but it could be due to listening on my phone. I will reserve full judgement until I have the record on my turntable. 
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,877
    ^ i listened @ Midnight when it appeared in my Apple Music  thru my Sonos Atmos......Its better than the MP3 from yesterday, but the vocals still buried, especially at the end....
  • Spags
    Spags Leigh-on-Sea, UK Posts: 3,057
    Force Of Nature said:
    What the hell is the song about though?.....
    I’ve only listen a couple of times, but I think it’s about politics.
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  • DragonsAfter3or4
    DragonsAfter3or4 Bluegrass Posts: 349
    Meh
  • bicyclejoe
    bicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    DragonsAfter3or4 said:
    Meh
    Actually, this is the first time I'm thinking about not just automatically buying a new PJ album at the record shop the day it comes out. Completist or no, I may need to check it out on Apple Music before forking over $35 for the vinyl. Even after several listens, Running really has me discouraged. 
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,425
    edited March 2024
    I think the songs are good so far, but I did like Gigaton singles more when they came out and really like that album. I'm a big fan of the bridge on both singles so far. Best parts of the songs for me.

    I'm mostly struggling with the production and after hearing Earthlings and now these 2 singles, I'm coming to a realization that Andrew Watt doesn't do it for me. I'm thankful he got them in the studio and pushed them, but I much preferred Josh Evans and what he did.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • bicyclejoe
    bicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    tbergs said:
    I think the songs are good so far, but I did like Gigaton singles more when they came out and really like that album. I'm a big fan of the bridge on both singles so far. Best parts of the songs for me.

    I'm mostly struggling with the production and after hearing Earthlings and now these 2 singles, I'm coming to a realization that Andrew Watt doesn't do it for me. I'm thankful he got them in the studio and pushed them, but I much preferred Josh Evans and what he did.
    Yeah, I'm struggling with the production too. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,264
    tbergs said:
    I think the songs are good so far, but I did like Gigaton singles more when they came out and really like that album. I'm a big fan of the bridge on both singles so far. Best parts of the songs for me.

    I'm mostly struggling with the production and after hearing Earthlings and now these 2 singles, I'm coming to a realization that Andrew Watt doesn't do it for me. I'm thankful he got them in the studio and pushed them, but I much preferred Josh Evans and what he did.
    Couldn’t agree more with that last paragraph. 
  • GetRight13
    GetRight13 NY Posts: 588
    tbergs said:

    I'm mostly struggling with the production and after hearing Earthlings and now these 2 singles, I'm coming to a realization that Andrew Watt doesn't do it for me. I'm thankful he got them in the studio and pushed them, but I much preferred Josh Evans and what he did.
     This 100%  I went back to listen to who ever said after running last night, and the whole mix is just better on who ever said.  
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  • brookelily
    brookelily Bethel Park, PA Posts: 240
    Not usually the type of PJ I enjoy most.  But the bridge and outro just fucking slay imo.  Digging this tune.

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  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,137
    For those struggling with the production:
    dumb it down for me, what is it you dont like? Is it stuff like Eds voice not loud enough, drums not clear etc?

    Does that take away from the song for you?
    How do you feel at live shows where venues can affect the quality of sound?
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,877
    Watt has Charisma.....sounds like thats his IN with big acts...I too wasnt happy about the heavier songs on Earthling, tried to relisten last night......Power of Right/ Good & evil, like the songs but sound is Harsh
  • GetRight13
    GetRight13 NY Posts: 588
    Force Of Nature said:
    For those struggling with the production:
    dumb it down for me, what is it you dont like? Is it stuff like Eds voice not loud enough, drums not clear etc?

    Does that take away from the song for you?
    How do you feel at live shows where venues can affect the quality of sound?
    the whole thing sounds like a wall of sound with a wrapper of overproduction on top of it muffling the actual song, if that makes sense.  For me I think its mostly how the drums are mixed.    It doesnt take away from the song for me though.  I really like these songs and think they will be awesome live.  Really loveeee the drumming on this album so far!  
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  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,137
    CROJAM95 said:
    Watt has Charisma.....sounds like thats his IN with big acts...I too wasnt happy about the heavier songs on Earthling, tried to relisten last night......Power of Right/ Good & evil, like the songs but sound is Harsh
    Can you explain by what you mean by harsh?

    I guess I'm naive to a lot of the production chat but for me they are angry heavy songs so I'd expect a harsh sound
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,833
    I have the same issue with DM and Running, Ed's voice.
    Not the way he sounds, but I just can't understand him and he seems drowned out. I don't know if that is production or what. But they have plenty of heavier songs where you can still clearly hear him sing.
    But here he just sounds more like backing vocals that you're supposed to karaoke too.
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,137
    GetRight13 said:
    Force Of Nature said:
    For those struggling with the production:
    dumb it down for me, what is it you dont like? Is it stuff like Eds voice not loud enough, drums not clear etc?

    Does that take away from the song for you?
    How do you feel at live shows where venues can affect the quality of sound?
    the whole thing sounds like a wall of sound with a wrapper of overproduction on top of it muffling the actual song, if that makes sense.  For me I think its mostly how the drums are mixed.    It doesnt take away from the song for me though.  I really like these songs and think they will be awesome live.  Really loveeee the drumming on this album so far!  
    Not sure it does make sense.
    "wall of sound" - do you mean difficult to hear the individual instruments and all blended into one sound?

    "Wrapper of overproduction" - Does this mean it sounds too clean, not like a band of guys playing live but direct input of instruments into the mix?

    "how the drums are mixed" - what about it? Cant clearly hear them?

    Sorry for all the question, i'm hearing a lot about production at the moment and not too clear what peoples issues are with it.
    The thing I found was difficult to pick out stuff like the bass and some drums, is that what you mean by 'wall of sound' maybe.
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,137
    mace1229 said:
    I have the same issue with DM and Running, Ed's voice.
    Not the way he sounds, but I just can't understand him and he seems drowned out. I don't know if that is production or what. But they have plenty of heavier songs where you can still clearly hear him sing.
    But here he just sounds more like backing vocals that you're supposed to karaoke too.
    I assume its intentional to lower him in the mix, maybe with a heavy album and an aging voice its better to be lower

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