MadameChaos Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Feeling this. BRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrenke Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Now streaming on NPR. What a treat of an albumhttp://www.npr.org/2013/07/24/205158117/first-listen-moderat-ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 holy shit 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuatxuk Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 You know, I'm always a bit hesitant to geek out over collaborations, they're rarely bad but often flash-in-the-pan releases. But Moderat II really exceeded my expectations. Perfect pairing style wise, you can tell they really put a lot time and effort into the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpentintollwut Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I had a press copy in my hands two months ago but didn't listen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teribal Felafal Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 soooo good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGW Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hmm... looks like I will have to check this out. I'm falling behind with releases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 yes! My copy from Monkeytown arrived, awesome. On it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGW Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It took every bit of self-control I had earlier not to buy the deluxe LP as it looks so nice, in addition to (probably) being something that I'm going to love musically. Luckily the stream is still online, which will appease me for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 not bowled over by this yet, certainly the music is less anthemic that the first album, less memorable? Needs more listens, but im not getting instant earworms like i did from the first album, slightly underwhelmed at present, but hoping that will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremymacgregor87 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 can't stand this album, so annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 can't stand this album, so annoying lol I'm a tiny bit disappointed. I only like 3 of the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redruth Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 instant earworms heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'm not digging this at all, feels very eh... bland. Nothing really stands out except for the first single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'm not digging this at all, feels very eh... bland. Nothing really stands out except for the first single. yup- the first one had so many exceptional tracks- Rusty Nails, Out Of Sight, A New Error and the Shackleton rework. Ohh, and I really like the track with Busdriver. The second one had my high expectations and failed miserably. No really magic and not the anthemic quality of the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android402 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 OK, maybe not as strong throughout as the first one, but god damn, "Ilona" and "Let in the Light" are freaking amazing. Ilona in particular really really got me moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phudoshin Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Lovin this album....especially...... 03 Versions 06 Therapy 07 Gita 09 Ilona 11 This Time Excellent stuffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Don't like "Milk", 10 minutes of going hardly anywhere. Could easily be half the length and still get its point across. Definitely more vocal tracks - less club orientated album IMO. I remember being completely fucking blown to pieces by the first album and rushing to see them live. This is well produced but definitely a step down in terms of impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuatxuk Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I still can't get over this line in the pitchfork review (7.4) But it’s topped by a vocal that’s afflicted with the kind of generic Euro-soul inflection that American ears have a hard time dealing with, and the juxtaposition between the aggressive synths and airy pop vocals weakens the former rather than creating an interesting contrast. oh right, the same vocals and synth combination that makes up EVERY FUCKING POPPY ELECTRONIC TRACK THEY'VE PROMOTED AS "BEST NEW MUSIC" IN 2013 I can tell you how that staff meeting went: Writer: "Hey, Moderat II is quite good, I'm thinking 8.1 and BMN" Editor: "Nah...it's their second album and they were successful before we reviewed them. Let RA and FACT jizz over it or whatever, put it in the 7s" Writer: "What's the criticism then?" Editor: "I dunno, just take a mere description of the music and say that said quality is 'bad.' Instead of 'synths + soulful vocals' write 'pssh, synths + soulful vocals, geez this again...' or some shit." Writer: "Oh ok, the usual." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGW Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yeah that annoyed me. "Euro-soul infliction that American ears have a hard time dealing with" LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 generic Euro-soul inflection that American ears have a hard time dealing with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGW Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 :laughlaughlaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trananhhung Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Love the pitchfork quote. I'm liking the album more and more but it's quite far from the first one. It's just too homogenic. Oh, this word only exists in Bjork's dictionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGW Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Finally picked this up. Went with the deluxe CD in the end as it has a bonus track (in comparison to the vinyl). Also, the vinyl didn't come with a download or anything, which is a bit of a dealbreaker for me. Anyway, can't wait to get home tonight and listen to this. Deluxe edition CD is really nicely presented too. Weird that it's €17 on their label site, it was only £12 in HMV/Fopp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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