Guest Lucy Faringold Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Can't stop listening to this. Seems to get better with every spin. Stanier's drumming isn't flashy but his technique and power give the tracks an incredible punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I gave Mirrored a listen when it came out and was a bit torn about it... loved the music, but absolutely hated all the high-pitched vocals everywhere. Then I gave Ice Cream a listen when it was released and wasn't too impressed. Something about it made me come back and listen to it more though and now I love it. So I gave Gloss Drop a chance and man, I'm really liking this!! I'm probably in the minority here, but I'm glad the vocals that are there are guest singers. Exactly. There were so many awesome grooves on Mirrored, so much to like, but the Alvin and the Chipmunk impersonations really clashed with everything and were a terrible mistake. The idea of anyone missing that kind of baffles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encym Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 They'll play in my city soon. Are they a good live band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureimage Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 They'll play in my city soon. Are they a good live band? Jaw-droppingly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 yea they are fantastic live. their stage setup is cool this tour too with the video monitors. go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 pitchfork gave it a 7.4 and the review is lol worthy. the first sentence is that gloss drop should not be compared to mirrored. the next 40 or so sentences do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy Faringold Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Saw these guys in Glasgow tonight. Amazing show. They only played Gloss Drop stuff (and wigged out variations thereof) but the set was brilliantly varied and a joy from start to finish. Quite a different dynamic to the times I've seen them play with Tyondai - they seemed more direct somehow. Seeing Ian Williams effortlessly multi-task various instruments (simultaneous cowbell and synth? Aye, why not!) is so much fun and Konopka was laying down some heavy-duty bass frequencies too. Also John Stanier. JOHN STANIER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureimage Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Also John Stanier. JOHN STANIER. ^This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 John Fashanu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyern Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 They'll play in my city soon. Are they a good live band? Jaw-droppingly so. I saw them in Barcelona last month and they are great live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Just letting you know, Mirrored 2xLP is on stock again on bleep. 21€ + shipping etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Futura is totally bitchin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Futura is totally bitchin'. this was one of my inital favs and still is. I love the middle section riff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPopPoplock Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Futura is totally bitchin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retape Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 ice creeeam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Been guilty of not bothering with this album. Yes I am a retard sometimes. Just youtubed Futura, my wallet was inching closer, halfway through Africastle and the deal was as good as done. Definately a one for the turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I do think it's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 2 plays in and this is sounding like a stone cold classic to me. You know when an album is good when it put's a spring in your step and makes you punch the air with joy. Can't wait 'till tmrw to play it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising for burgers Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 i've been giving this a try but... meh to me it sounds like nonsense techno with live instrumentation, it's way too much repetitive, tracks are way too long, i get bored, not enough variation on the drums... it's one of those albums that if you preview some tracks you get a good impression and get curious but when full listening to it it just doesn't make up... imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 It's not Mirrored 2: The Squeakquel. It's Battles shreddin' it up like it's their job. And that video of them playing Wall Street has convinced me completely to catch them in Boston this October. I'll have to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 i've been giving this a try but... meh to me it sounds like nonsense techno with live instrumentation, it's way too much repetitive, tracks are way too long, i get bored, not enough variation on the drums... it's one of those albums that if you preview some tracks you get a good impression and get curious but when full listening to it it just doesn't make up... imo You should probably never listen to Circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I am gutted I slept on this because I have missed all their uk live dates. I think I have been bowled over/suprised by this record because I never got into their last one at all. Not that I put much effort in tbh. Sometimes music will just strike a chord with you and this has just hit me at the right place and right time. I don't think I possess an album like this in my collection. To me it just sounds really unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureimage Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I am gutted I slept on this because I have missed all their uk live dates. No you haven't !!! :D 26 Cardiff, UK – *VENUE CHANGE*, Solus, Cardiff University → Buy Tickets 27 Birmingham, UK – HMV Institute → Buy Tickets 28 Bristol, UK – The Trinity Centre → Info/Tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I am gutted I slept on this because I have missed all their uk live dates. No you haven't !!! :D 26 Cardiff, UK – *VENUE CHANGE*, Solus, Cardiff University → Buy Tickets 27 Birmingham, UK – HMV Institute → Buy Tickets 28 Bristol, UK – The Trinity Centre → Info/Tickets SAVAGE!!! Though I live in London. I am sure patience will be rewarded. Thanks all the same Skipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 been seeing the vinyl around the place over the last few days. might pick it up tonight actually. the artwork doesn't look nearly as terrible in physical format. and i quite like the three different 'flavours' for the icecream 12". i've been giving this a try but... meh to me it sounds like nonsense techno with live instrumentation, it's way too much repetitive, tracks are way too long, i get bored, not enough variation on the drums... it's one of those albums that if you preview some tracks you get a good impression and get curious but when full listening to it it just doesn't make up... imo you mean you only ever listen to music that jumps out at you upon first listen? there is a lot more variation to this album than you think. tbh i also thought it was a bit bland at first, then it kinda 'unlocked' after a few more listens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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