Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[Mike]

I'm so excited about the single, because it will be so revealing. We already know, I think, that this album won't be the same thing as Backspacer, even if it contains similar elements. The question of where PJ could go with modern BO'B is pretty nerve-wracking but also really fascinating. What if we actually do find out that his worst indulgences were meant specifically for Backspacer? What if we find out that some of the more indulgent stuff on this record is actually really cool because the songs are more conducive to it?

Yup, for that reason I hope the next single isn't Future Days. A mid-tempo track would showcase where the production is going the best I think. Lightning Bolt would be good as it has a lot of different parts and a mix of guitar and piano. I really want to know how that song sounds. The guitars and how "layered" it is especially.

Definitely. I want to know the piano doesn't bring it to a halt like it does Unthought Known. The good news is there doesn't seem to be enough space in LB for the piano to ruin it.

Seing as there was only one review even mentioning the piano I guess it won't very prominent. I hope it's gonna be in the background in the part after the first chorus. (Always something, never noothing...) Listening to it again right now, I really like this song.

[harmless]

I'm so excited about the single, because it will be so revealing. We already know, I think, that this album won't be the same thing as Backspacer, even if it contains similar elements. The question of where PJ could go with modern BO'B is pretty nerve-wracking but also really fascinating. What if we actually do find out that his worst indulgences were meant specifically for Backspacer? What if we find out that some of the more indulgent stuff on this record is actually really cool because the songs are more conducive to it?

Yup, for that reason I hope the next single isn't Future Days. A mid-tempo track would showcase where the production is going the best I think. Lightning Bolt would be good as it has a lot of different parts and a mix of guitar and piano. I really want to know how that song sounds. The guitars and how "layered" it is especially.

Definitely. I want to know the piano doesn't bring it to a halt like it does Unthought Known. The good news is there doesn't seem to be enough space in LB for the piano to ruin it.

Seing as there was only one review even mentioning the piano I guess it won't very prominent. I hope it's gonna be in the background in the part after the first chorus. (Always something, never noothing...) Listening to it again right now, I really like this song.

Me too, it keeps getting better. That part was my first 'hook', making me go from 'I hate this' to hmmmm... might play it again, see what happens.

[Mike]

I just noticed that Boom is playing on this song for the first time. Doesn't seem like a crucial part of the song.

[harmless]

Really? Where? Organ would work. Actually I wish FD had organ and no piano.

[Mike]

Really? Where? Organ would work. Actually I wish FD had organ and no piano.

You can see him play but it's hard to hear him. In the "always something, never nothing" part you can hear him (At least I think I hear him. ) playing the chord once with every chord change.

[harmless]

Really? Where? Organ would work. Actually I wish FD had organ and no piano.

You can see him play but it's hard to hear him. In the "always something, never nothing" part you can hear him (At least I think I hear him. ) playing the chord once with every chord change.

Yep, keys would be OK in that part. I even like the chord changes during the "Until the lightning strike, sets you freeeeee, yeah yeah yeah yeah" part. Hopefully the cool chord change isn't neutered in favour of the cheesy lyric.

[drunk on ego]

This album is their worst since Backspacer.

[dimejinky99]

I appreciate Pj trying things like the piano and that horn section and backing singers. But for my taste its not really what I expect from Pj. None of it really worked. Not even the piano in a lot of cases, which I don't think add much to songs I like such as UK.
As to boom playing in the live setting, not sure it adds much if anything at all.
Crazy Mary used to be good.

[harmless]

Getting the single right about now would be swell.

[PJMosquito]

Getting the single right about now would be swell.

Is there another single coming out pre-release? Usually the second single comes out right after the album drops to help promote it, no?

[harmless]

Getting the single right about now would be swell.

Is there another single coming out pre-release? Usually the second single comes out right after the album drops to help promote it, no?

I think they'll release a second single right before, probably this month. That's what's been rumoured. Didn't they release two singles before Backspacer?

[PJMosquito]

Didn't they release two singles before Backspacer?

Nah, JB came out about a month after, if I recall correctly.

[harmless]

I appreciate Pj trying things like the piano and that horn section and backing singers. But for my taste its not really what I expect from Pj. None of it really worked. Not even the piano in a lot of cases, which I don't think add much to songs I like such as UK.
As to boom playing in the live setting, not sure it adds much if anything at all.
Crazy Mary used to be good.

I think the backing singers are either just Ed overdubs or other PJ members, no? Those BVs go back quite a long way.

[PJMosquito]

Although, "The Fixer" had "Supersonic" as a b-side.

[stip]

There will be a new single most likely. Mym was 3 months ago. Probably sirens or LB.

[stip]

Although, "The Fixer" had "Supersonic" as a b-side.

And WWS had unemployable but they weren't meant to be singles i think

[harmless]

Didn't they release two singles before Backspacer?

Nah, JB came out about a month after, if I recall correctly.

Not quite sure why people are getting the feeling for a second single soon then. But I did read that the dude who predicted other things about LB and was right ('PJ guy', was that his name?) mentioned a second single coming 'VERY soon' so some people might be going on that.

[PJMosquito]

There will be a new single most likely. Mym was 3 months ago. Probably sirens or LB.

Well then, bring it on, PJ!

[harmless]

There will be a new single most likely. Mym was 3 months ago. Probably sirens or LB.

Ah yes, that's the other reason I was thinking it, just the amount of time MYM has been out.

[dimejinky99]

I appreciate Pj trying things like the piano and that horn section and backing singers. But for my taste its not really what I expect from Pj. None of it really worked. Not even the piano in a lot of cases, which I don't think add much to songs I like such as UK.
As to boom playing in the live setting, not sure it adds much if anything at all.
Crazy Mary used to be good.

I think the backing singers are either just Ed overdubs or other PJ members, no? Those BVs go back quite a long way.

No, back a few years ago on a US tour they employed backing singers and a horn section.