Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[HardTI]

'Getaway' is mind-blowingly groovy, more than I ever thought they'd achieve after Riot Act. I love the shit out of it. The guitars don't do as much as they could at the end, but God, I'm not going to be that picky. 8.5/10

'Lightning Bolt' - starts subtle and Yield-ish, which is great. Interesting layering. There's a tiny little warbly laser thing in the back for a few seconds that I don't like. The 'Lightning Baaaawlt' vocals are turned *down* in the mix for the chorus, which makes it far more tolerable. Other than that, it's all a bit more produced than I'd like. But... good. It becomes really good at the louder part of the last verse. Little laser thing comes back for a few seconds but that's OK. I freaking love Mike's lead guitar part at the end, and don't mind the fadeout. There is something else that's about to come in towards the end of the track. It's much better than the live version even if Matt's drumming is a little more subdued. 7.5/10.

LTRP - It sounds to me like T.Rex. Very glam rock. NICE, light years away from Supersonic. THIS IS THE FUN THEY SHOULD BE HAVING, hand claps and all. The soloing is more Binaural or Riot Act than Backspacer. 8.5/10

Swallowed Whole - Definite ITW vibe. It's definitely hippy tree-hugging stuff, but I happen to like all of that. The success of this track will depend entirely on how much you're into pseudo eco-poetry and conservation rock. The bridge is lovely and has a little of the hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck feeling of Yield. I've wanted this band to become genuinely emotional again. Some people will feel they are here. For me, a solid 7/10.

A couple of these would've been marked higher but I know we have better songs coming. This is much more of a serious record than Backspacer already.

You caved!?!?!?

It's not what it looks like.

































































OK yes it is.

heheh I'm glad you did. I did as well and these are really fucking lovely. So excited to hear SBM, Yellow Moon, Pendulum, and Infallible now. Jesus I think we might have a good record here!

[stip]

was getaway attributed to someone?

[stupidmop]

LTRP is cool. Unfortunately they didn´t make it a la QOTSA: The chorus and bridge are too friendly. It had potential.

Yeah starts with swagger and some balls and then....womp womp womp.

if people could start working on writing out lyrics it would save me a lot of trouble later I need to take mia out for a walk in a few minutes

I might give it a shot in a while

[Jocko Homo]

Oooooh man!
You can't make people exited and don't share!

[Lounge Lizard]

'Getaway' is mind-blowingly groovy, more than I ever thought they'd achieve after Riot Act. I love the shit out of it. The guitars don't do as much as they could at the end, but God, I'm not going to be that picky. 8.5/10

'Lightning Bolt' - starts subtle and Yield-ish, which is great. Interesting layering. There's a tiny little warbly laser thing in the back for a few seconds that I don't like. The 'Lightning Baaaawlt' vocals are turned *down* in the mix for the chorus, which makes it far more tolerable. Other than that, it's all a bit more produced than I'd like. But... good. It becomes really good at the louder part of the last verse. Little laser thing comes back for a few seconds but that's OK. I freaking love Mike's lead guitar part at the end, and don't mind the fadeout. There is something else that's about to come in towards the end of the track. It's much better than the live version even if Matt's drumming is a little more subdued. 7.5/10.

LTRP - It sounds to me like T.Rex. Very glam rock. NICE, light years away from Supersonic. THIS IS THE FUN THEY SHOULD BE HAVING, hand claps and all. The soloing is more Binaural or Riot Act than Backspacer. 8.5/10

Swallowed Whole - Definite ITW vibe. It's definitely hippy tree-hugging stuff, but I happen to like all of that. The success of this track will depend entirely on how much you're into pseudo eco-poetry and conservation rock. The bridge is lovely and has a little of the hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck feeling of Yield. I've wanted this band to become genuinely emotional again. Some people will feel they are here. For me, a solid 7/10.

A couple of these would've been marked higher but I know we have better songs coming. This is much more of a serious record than Backspacer already.

no problem, harm, it's not like I'm trying to convert you.
Especially since I have this suspicion that you'll give up anyway

[injuddstree]

The only song inspiring me - as in, they've broken new ground - is Records.

The others are doing little for me

In fact, LB is pure tripe.
Swallowed Whole sounds like Far Behind with a drum track.
Getaway is OK I guess

[Walker Bait]

Wow holy shit! I think LTRP is the most "current" thing they've done in a long time. Very Black Keys. To me anyway. Def different sound for them but I love it. Sounds like they're having fun but not cheesey at all! I can't wait to relisten all day. Swallowed Whole is on now. Damn I love this too!! Can't wait for the rest of this album now!!

[enimmi]

Good to hear you are liking the songs. I was fearing that my review would get some hopes up for nothing.

Looking forward to hearing these songs again.

[McParadigm]

Wow holy shit! I think LTRP is the most "current" thing they've done in a long time. Very Black Keys. To me anyway. Def different sound for them but I love it. Sounds like they're having fun but not cheesey at all! I can't wait to relisten all day. Swallowed Whole is on now. Damn I love this too!! Can't wait for the rest of this album now!!

I like the intention, but the delivery eats nuts.

Could have been cooked a lot longer.

[harmless]

Mike's lead part at the end of LB sounds like Kings of Leon. Which is fine by me.

[stip]

The only song inspiring me - as in, they've broken new ground - is Records.

The others are doing little for me

In fact, LB is pure tripe.
Swallowed Whole sounds like Far Behind with a drum track.
Getaway is OK I guess

LB is easily my favorite of this batch

[liebzz]

Next album, I'm taking the harmless route and running the thread for 350 pages so people will egg me on to listen to this. I don't blame you for caving, my friend. I blame myself for not rising to the level where people send me the tunes and dare me to listen.

All kidding aside, I'm glad everyone is enjoying these songs and hope I will feel the same when I hear them, presumptively on October 15th.

[insignificant]

can this be found outside of the 'squito? just helpful hint'll do. not asking for anything. i'm just a little excited is all.

[McParadigm]

I'm off to the zoo. Your homework: by the time I get back, add at least 50 pages to this thread. Fill it almost exclusively with efforts to convince yourselves that this is the best collection of Pearl Jam songs you've heard since Yield. Cite sources and single space.

A grading rubric has been supplied to the gmail account.

[harmless]

Wow holy shit! I think LTRP is the most "current" thing they've done in a long time. Very Black Keys. To me anyway. Def different sound for them but I love it. Sounds like they're having fun but not cheesey at all! I can't wait to relisten all day. Swallowed Whole is on now. Damn I love this too!! Can't wait for the rest of this album now!!

I like the intention, but the delivery eats nuts.

Could have been cooked a lot longer.

I think the 'happiness' in the chorus is more of what might've happened in a T-Rex song than a QOTSA one. More glam than current garage rock.

[drunk on ego]

am I the only one who's afraid LTRP will not fit in with the rest? I think the song is ok and I will like it more after a few spins, but it sounds so off in comparison to the rest...

[HardTI]

am I the only one who's afraid LTRP will not fit in with the rest? I think the song is ok and I will like it more after a few spins, but it sounds so off in comparison to the rest...

I think we need more context. SMB I'm expecting to be super poppy/fast. I think this album is going to be all over the place really.

[harmless]

The only song inspiring me - as in, they've broken new ground - is Records.

The others are doing little for me

In fact, LB is pure tripe.
Swallowed Whole sounds like Far Behind with a drum track.
Getaway is OK I guess

LB is easily my favorite of this batch

Didn't Far Behind always have drums?

[Thejambi]

I'm not at my computer so the PMs can stop.

[buckeye24]

Oooooh man!
You can't make people exited and don't share!