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NecronCommander View Drop Down

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:14

I post from the future, alright?

Also,

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:15

And the only slight weaknesses on the new album are potentially the lyrics (not the vocals). I need to read the lyrics really though. Some of the intros are a bit jarring but soon fade when the tunes develop.

I like the experimentation on the release and I like the two instrumental tracks too.

Edited by James - April 10 2011 at 15:16

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:15

James wrote:

It's a lot better than Trisector. LOL

They've moved on from their sound and I appreciate that. There's no point being stuck in the past. Jaxon is gone now.

Maybe so, wouldn't change how I feel about it.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:16

I wasn't trying to change your mind, Rico. I'm just saying why I like it.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:17

James wrote:

And the only slight weaknesses on the new album are potentially the lyrics (not the vocals). I need to read the lyrics really though. Some if the intros are a bit jarring but soon fade when the tunes develop.

I like the experimentation on the release and I like the two instrumental tracks too.

e to the power of i times plus one is zero

Now that's a fine chorus. Confused

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Splink is tremendously awful.

VanderGraafKommandöh View Drop Down

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:17

Oh and the band are performing amazingly well, even if you don't like the tunes. They're still a tight band.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:18

Bump.

Also, since when has Rico been in a returned state?

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:18

James wrote:

I wasn't trying to change your mind, Rico. I'm just saying why I like it.

I meant that viewpoint is fine, but doesn't manage to make a difference.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:19

Ricochet wrote:

e to the power of i times plus one is zero

Now that's a fine chorus. Confused

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Splink is tremendously awful.

The intro to Splink is a bit grating but once the slide diminishes, it develops into something awesome. I just wish they'd developed it more.

And as I said, the lyrics are the weakest element for me. I miss the old Hammill. Although there are some brief glimpses of it.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:19

So, I'm confused, Rico: you are or are not a fan of Mirrored?

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:19

Vompatti wrote:

Bump.

Also, since when has Rico been in a returned state?

Yestermorrow.

You shred here just like you tweet. I thought the latter were special musings.

Also, Naked Lunch is going rough. Not exactly impressed.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:20

Oh come now, Rico, surely that's better than the lyrics to Killer? LOL

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:21

NecronCommander wrote:

So, I'm confused, Rico: you are or are not a fan of Mirrored?

I'd burn it in public.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:22

James wrote:

Oh come now, Rico, surely that's better than the lyrics to Killer? LOL

My second favourite VdGG album is masterliness through and through. Stern Smile

...okay, maybe Lost is a bit wobbly.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:24

He's just pissed off 'cause Anthony Braxton's son doesn't play pretentious jazz music.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:25

Ricochet wrote:

e to the power of i times plus one is zero

Now that's a fine chorus. Confused

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Splink is tremendously awful.

One thing that pisses me off is that that equation (e^i+1) does not equal zero. LOL

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:26

Ricochet wrote:

NecronCommander wrote:

So, I'm confused, Rico: you are or are not a fan of Mirrored?

I'd burn it in public.

Gonna give the new BtBaM another spin.

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Posted: April 10 2011 at 15:26

Ricochet wrote:

James wrote:

Oh come now, Rico, surely that's better than the lyrics to Killer? LOL

My second favourite VdGG album is masterliness through and through. Stern Smile

...okay, maybe Lost is a bit wobbly.

Lost is amazing.

I love Lost.

Grrr.

I love the whole album. I've just realised over time that some of his early lyrics were a tad corny at times. Now Still Life's lyrics were awesome. As were some on Pawn Hearts and Godbluff.