Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

[Juvenal]

There's a lyric that comes to mind about this whole thing and people with their enjoyment and disappointment.

Are we bound out of obligation? Is that all we've got?

Ding ding ding

[BobSacremento]

The only thing that slightly resembles Unthought Known in Lightning Bolt is the palm muted guitar work. Different key, different tempo, and different vibes (UK is more contemplative where LB is a bit more upbeat and rocking)

So yeah I never got the comparisons either. The vocal melodies are too different

[Strat]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Where is KD's review?

it's a few pages back

to sum up

based on one listen
some parts he liked in each song
overall didn't feel inspired. Not bad songs, but not compelling songs

Compelling. Yea, i like that word for these songs.

Although, I do think Getaway is fucking great.

[stip]

i think unthought known and lightning bolt may be the two most similar songs in the catalog!

[dimejinky99]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Reads as
I didn't like it and needed the naysayers to back me up so therefore I'm happy.

I haven't listened to the "leak", dimebag

Silly you, dime, for imagining he had listened to the songs before forming an opinion!

Really? He's complaining and he hasn't heard em?
He's a hardcore fan.

Probably waiting on the vinyl to arrive.

(See you next February)

[Lounge Lizard]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Reads as
I didn't like it and needed the naysayers to back me up so therefore I'm happy.

I haven't listened to the "leak", dimebag

Silly you, dime, for imagining he had listened to the songs before forming an opinion!

That's what young trolls do

[verb_to_trust]

Yes, how silly of me to have some restraint and not seek out some garbage half leak. This band has disappointed for about a decade now, if things were going to be different this time around, the early returns would be reading a lot differently one would think.

[harmless]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Alibis are gathering.

[dimejinky99]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Reads as
I didn't like it and needed the naysayers to back me up so therefore I'm happy.

I haven't listened to the "leak", dimebag

Silly you, dime, for imagining he had listened to the songs before forming an opinion!

That's what young trolls do

Verb is a long term RM member so ill give him fair hearing.
But if he hasn't heard them and is complaining.. Well..

[verb_to_trust]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Reads as
I didn't like it and needed the naysayers to back me up so therefore I'm happy.

I haven't listened to the "leak", dimebag

Silly you, dime, for imagining he had listened to the songs before forming an opinion!

That's what young trolls do

I'm 29, lot liz. Old enough to know better, but young enough not to care.

[BobSacremento]

i think unthought known and lightning bolt may be the two most similar songs in the catalog!

I was actually thinking about this very subject of songs that sound like each other, I get that vibe from Grievance and Insignificance and even like Marker In The Sand and Big Wave

Not so much LB and UK as for some reason I am not really hearing the similarities beyond a palm muted guitar thing and Ed's vocals being up front but obviously a lot of people hear it so it may just be me lol

[verb_to_trust]

The only thing that slightly resembles Unthought Known in Lightning Bolt is the palm muted guitar work. Different key, different tempo, and different vibes (UK is more contemplative where LB is a bit more upbeat and rocking)

So yeah I never got the comparisons either. The vocal melodies are too different

The real problem is that Eddie only knows a handful of guitar chords....

[dimejinky99]

i think unthought known and lightning bolt may be the two most similar songs in the catalog!

I was actually thinking about this very subject of songs that sound like each other, I get that vibe from Grievance and Insignificance and even like Marker In The Sand and Big Wave

Not so much LB and UK as for some reason I am not really hearing the similarities beyond a palm muted guitar thing and Ed's vocals being up front but obviously a lot of people hear it so it may just be me lol

Getaway sounds like Fixers older wiser brother.

Stip?

[harmless]

LB and UK might sound superficially similar, but they're both similar to Wishlist if you're talking about palm-muted guitar, and so was Love Boat Captain. I also think Insignificance is very like Grievance. So are the titles.

[Lounge Lizard]

Yes, how silly of me to have some restraint and not seek out some garbage half leak. This band has disappointed for about a decade now, if things were going to be different this time around, the early returns would be reading a lot differently one would think.

you need to rely so much on what other people say and think? Have your own opinion for fucks sake. You've made it your shtick that you have to hate it without even hearing it and seek support in every negative post you can find. Some insecurity, eh

[verb_to_trust]

Strat not reverting back to full on fanboi Strat combines nicely with the KD review in reinforcing my complete and utter lack of any expectations for this record.

Reads as
I didn't like it and needed the naysayers to back me up so therefore I'm happy.

I haven't listened to the "leak", dimebag

Silly you, dime, for imagining he had listened to the songs before forming an opinion!

That's what young trolls do

Verb is a long term RM member so ill give him fair hearing.
But if he hasn't heard them and is complaining.. Well..

I'll be the first to say I like new songs. But based on everything that is being said, I would be shocked if I am impressed.

[Juvenal]

Mary Had A Little Lamb is a bit like Creeping Death. They're both songs.

[stip]

i think unthought known and lightning bolt may be the two most similar songs in the catalog!

I was actually thinking about this very subject of songs that sound like each other, I get that vibe from Grievance and Insignificance and even like Marker In The Sand and Big Wave

Not so much LB and UK as for some reason I am not really hearing the similarities beyond a palm muted guitar thing and Ed's vocals being up front but obviously a lot of people hear it so it may just be me lol

Getaway sounds like Fixers older wiser brother.

Stip?

that's not a connection that jumped out at me but the next time I listen to getaway (or fixer) I'll listen for it.

[dimejinky99]

i think unthought known and lightning bolt may be the two most similar songs in the catalog!

I was actually thinking about this very subject of songs that sound like each other, I get that vibe from Grievance and Insignificance and even like Marker In The Sand and Big Wave

Not so much LB and UK as for some reason I am not really hearing the similarities beyond a palm muted guitar thing and Ed's vocals being up front but obviously a lot of people hear it so it may just be me lol

Getaway sounds like Fixers older wiser brother.

Stip?

It's more about phrasing and rhythm and a developed melody. I can hear it.

that's not a connection that jumped out at me but the next time I listen to getaway (or fixer) I'll listen for it.

[verb_to_trust]

Yes, how silly of me to have some restraint and not seek out some garbage half leak. This band has disappointed for about a decade now, if things were going to be different this time around, the early returns would be reading a lot differently one would think.

you need to rely so much on what other people say and think? Have your own opinion for fucks sake. You've made it your shtick that you have to hate it without even hearing it and seek support in every negative post you can find. Some insecurity, eh

I haven't listened to the leak. Maybe if it was obvious these songs were killer I would seek it out. I for one, feel like you guys are doing yourselves a pretty big disservice listening to a couple leaked tracks before the album is released in only a month.

Again, if I end up liking the songs, I will gladly tell you guys all about it. But sometimes you can see the writing on the wall...