Guest David R James Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 in terms of composition and some of the structures and arrangements i find it pretty dynamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lianne Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The trouble, for me, is that for some reason it hasn't quite got the funk. I like funk and some pop and a bit of RnB, I like vocoders, and I like Squarepusher, but this isn't quite tight or snappy or funky or warm enough, or something. Maybe musicians here could explain why. I dissed the new Jimmy Edgar album before (because of it's lyrical content, really) but I was wrong about it. Again. Ignoring the lyrics, that album's got vocoders and rnb and sleezey pop vibes running through, and because of the slick production and tightness of it all it works for me (in a way this release isn't quite working.) 'Abstract Lover', though, is such a tune. Love it. And the rest is quite nice - something weird's just happened to my ears with Squarepusher's sounds/production/mastering/mixing since 'Hello Everything'. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirty Protest Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Fuck the funk, this is Squarepusher. I feel the same way John Peel felt about The Fall. The fucking daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 i haven't even listened to my vinyl copy yet, past side 1. i think i kinda burned myself out playing it too much when i got the mp3s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 something weird's just happened to my ears with Squarepusher's sounds/production/mastering/mixing since 'Hello Everything'. . . It's not you dude. His mixing/production has been getting progressively "tinnier," since Hello, and first noticeable on Just a Souvenir. It's proper annoying, because there are some just GREAT tunes and melodies between these albums. But honestly, that production.. I challenge ANY of you to honestly say that his last 3 albums excel in any of these adjective: WARM FULL PUNCHY The last lush-est track he's produced was Ultravisitor, and others on that album. Now that is a track with full range and excellent production. Note, the above is typifying.. not absolute- for example 'Numbers Luscent' is the outliar here.. Star Time 1 is Lush with a capital L. Solo Electric bass is produced appropriately for what it is. And Quadratune is the warmest track on Just a Souvenir, great one too. But those studio albums.. on the whole.. are just Tinny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I was a bit harsh on this album, I admit. Into The Blue is still the pick of the litter I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phudoshin Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I find drukqs very "tinny" too.... analord/tuss not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I find drukqs very "tinny" too.... analord/tuss not so much... I find albums like Drukqs, Draft 7.30 are "harsh".. in that they have a lot of high sounds but also have punch behind that. But they're certainly not "tinny". Recent squarepusher lacks dat punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rotchnock Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I find drukqs very "tinny" too.... analord/tuss not so much... I find albums like Drukqs, Draft 7.30 are "harsh".. in that they have a lot of high sounds but also have punch behind that. But they're certainly not "tinny". Recent squarepusher lacks dat punch I agree! What is he thinking? The production is so poor compared to other works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I find drukqs very "tinny" too.... analord/tuss not so much... I find albums like Drukqs, Draft 7.30 are "harsh".. in that they have a lot of high sounds but also have punch behind that. But they're certainly not "tinny". Recent squarepusher lacks dat punch I agree! What is he thinking? The production is so poor compared to other works. it's sort of easy listening, isn't it? the production matches the mood of the tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have avoided this album like the plague. I thought it would suck. Cycling along on my bike listening to Bleeps 100, a tune starts playing which makes me stop to check who it is because I love it's weird wave of funk (and I detest 99% of funk). Suprise! It's Squarepusher, it's Megazine. Hook, line and sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 this album is freakin' wickid biznizz on vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezkerraldean Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm quite a fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 something weird's just happened to my ears with Squarepusher's sounds/production/mastering/mixing since 'Hello Everything'. . . It's not you dude. His mixing/production has been getting progressively "tinnier," since Hello, and first noticeable on Just a Souvenir. It's proper annoying, because there are some just GREAT tunes and melodies between these albums. But honestly, that production.. I challenge ANY of you to honestly say that his last 3 albums excel in any of these adjective: WARM FULL PUNCHY The last lush-est track he's produced was Ultravisitor, and others on that album. Now that is a track with full range and excellent production. Note, the above is typifying.. not absolute- for example 'Numbers Luscent' is the outliar here.. Star Time 1 is Lush with a capital L. Solo Electric bass is produced appropriately for what it is. And Quadratune is the warmest track on Just a Souvenir, great one too. But those studio albums.. on the whole.. are just Tinny! It's funny because go plastic is like ear piercingly crisp to the point where it's almost hard to listen to on nice headphones with good highs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphex_Squarepusher_Twin Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 yeah this album is a sexyfunky muthafucker good! not the best by squarepusher... sexy mother fucks shaking that ass shaking that ass sexy mother fucks shaking that ass shaking that ass wooooooohooooooohooooo yeah! ur favorite broken english man. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 oh my yes. tempted to say Cryptic motion = song of 2010 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 oh my yes. tempted to say Cryptic motion = song of 2010 :) I love that track, but i think plug me in and endless night are my faves. Cryptic is SICK tho. I LOVE this album all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 YEAH. Plug me in was my favourite for most of last year, but now i've eased back into Cryptic Motion. It's got such an amazing/instantly enjoyable groove to it. That said, Plug me in...! Far out. it's too good an album. I find it kinda disapointing people probably arent giving it the chance it deserves just because it has a little bit of cheese associated with it. It really is such an incredible enjoyable album : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 [vimeo]14804052[/vimeo] yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmakramer Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 At first I was then I was and now I'm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 this album d'demonstrates tom's shobaleadership skills like no other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 this album d'demonstrates tom's shobaleadership skills like no other. wow! impressive word play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Calx Sherbet Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 i know it was old news in only a matter of weeks, but i gave this album a second listen ever since it first came out. i never had anything against this album, but now i REALLY enjoyed it. it felt...right for once. i can't honestly say it felt right the first time. i think i just wasn't ready. Endless Night is indeed fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I kinda dig this now. A cool little step in his musical trajectory and the tunes are definitely good. From that SOS interview he says he's returning to a less accessible sound, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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