For those who are interested in that sort of thing...
https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/lates...announced.html
For those who are interested in that sort of thing...
https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/lates...announced.html
If you're actually reading this then chances are you already have my last album but if NOT and you're curious:
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there was a time that i would have been very excited by this.
that time was before "rattle that lock"
He's in a bit of an "old favorite artist" sweet spot for me....I don't expect miracles or masterpieces from him anymore, but he releases new stuff so infrequently that I really can't complain. Dropping $15 or so once a decade for solid C+ material isn't exactly breaking my bankOriginally Posted by kenschwartz
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We can't all be independently wealthy, like you, JohnHe's in a bit of an "old favorite artist" sweet spot for me....I don't expect miracles or masterpieces from him anymore, but he releases new stuff so infrequently that I really can't complain. Dropping $15 or so once a decade for solid C+ material isn't exactly breaking my bank
TBH, it's more like i don't know when i'm going to feel like it is the thing i want to hear "right now", more than anything else. of course, if others, whose opinions i trust, are saying enough good things, i'll give it a shot
We can't all be independently wealthy, like you, John
Oh yeah, I get it. As a whole Rattle was a definite step down from On an Island (which I happen to really enjoy). But there are a couple of tracks that I still enjoy from time to time, that make owning the album worth the $$. But I definitely appreciate folks approaching with healthy caution.
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Thanks for writing my opinion
I find that RTL is 2/3 an album and I believe that that instrumental tracks were there because that is what he is expected to do. I find them enjoyable but if he wants to go in another direction, then I'm here for it. That change comes with larger risks, but at this stage of the game, the worst that can happen to him is a slightly bruised ego if the gamble doesn't pan out.
FWIW - Two of my fav tracks on RTL are the 2 versions of The Girl In The Yellow Dress. Haven't decided which I enjoy most.
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Someone stated there are several dropouts on this youtube vid ... Means that it's getting played a lot. at least he can get paid.
Exactly. Personally, for instance, I only buy albums that have potential for high replay value. And as far as preordering goes, the only artist I trust enough to preorder their music is Roine Stolt/TFK*. B)We can't all be independently wealthy, like you, John
*not if you consider non-rock/prog music xd
I think it's an okay album (I returned to it a few times earlier in the year), but this did make me laugh.
I preferred On An Island. Some felt that was too ploddy and I get that, but I thought the songs were better TBH.
There is a 'by the numbers' quality about those two instrumental tracks on Rattle That Lock. Those did feel like they were only there because it was expected of him.
High hopes! Eh... not really.
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We'll see.
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I blame Wynton, what was the question?
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Yeah, Rattle had some great moments but a lot of it was skippable so not expecting too much except some great guitar playing hopefully. If he could have the songs more in the vein of On An Island or his long lost first album I'd be happy. I wonder if he'll tour?
I believe that when he toured for "rattle" he said it was his last tour - not that that would stop him, if he wanted to.
Sweet! Look forward to hearing it and Rick Wright is on a tune!
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Well, I like Rattle a lot more than On An Island, so I’m excited.
Same here. I don't get why Rattle That Lock gets panned as much as it does.
I don't hate it, I just fine it rather dull.
So is On An Island - Live it was dull but the same show was spectacular once they went to the Floyd material, including Richard Wright.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
I saw that tour too and agree.
David Gilmour is like a Cicada. He comes out every 13 years or so, makes a loud noise, then disappears for another 13 years.
I think Rattle That Lock is lousy. Bringing a Rick Wright barn jam clip into a song isn't making me like the prospect of this album being any better, either. Samson isn't a good lyricist in my view. And his statement of throwing out all he thought he was bound to doesn't bode well...We'll see, but not holding my breath.
What about the participation on this album of alt-J?
That's about it, really!!!High hopes! Eh... not really.
Maybe he'll inspire himself on a Japanese airport jingle this time.
Well , at least the three instrumentals pieces were OK (ok two of them were more interludes), but this was way better than anything in the total bore OAI
Rogue Waters' latest real album (Is This The Life) was definitely worth a detour, IMHO
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