Dark Matter: Official Album Thread

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I’m feeling uncomfortable about going. Where will everyone stand? What about the people there just to shop? Will i be in their way? Will they be watching me and judging me? Ugh. I may not go
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Pretend to be a general shopper
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E.H. Ruddock wrote:I’m feeling uncomfortable about going. Where will everyone stand? What about the people there just to shop? Will i be in their way? Will they be watching me and judging me? Ugh. I may not go
Walk in and pretend you thought you were showing up for the Taylor Swift listening party instead
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oneway23 wrote:the album can wait, at this point. be sure to collect the requisite bowel movement data from all attendees
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They are listening parties, I am going to find a good place to sit and park my ass there.
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E.H. Ruddock wrote:I’m feeling uncomfortable about going. Where will everyone stand? What about the people there just to shop? Will i be in their way? Will they be watching me and judging me? Ugh. I may not go
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Coach wrote:
oneway23 wrote:the album can wait, at this point. be sure to collect the requisite bowel movement data from all attendees
I'll be the guy with the tape measure and scale offering free BMI calculations on the spot.
now you've got 'yer head screwed on straight...get those numbers!
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E.H. Ruddock wrote:I’m feeling uncomfortable about going. Where will everyone stand? What about the people there just to shop? Will i be in their way? Will they be watching me and judging me? Ugh. I may not go
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E.H. Ruddock wrote:I’m feeling uncomfortable about going. Where will everyone stand? What about the people there just to shop? Will i be in their way? Will they be watching me and judging me? Ugh. I may not go
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Just came back from an Amsterdam listening event.

Its a bit of a weird surrounding, and not the best speakers. But some first impressions.

Overall its strong! It has some of that cathartic energy that we all fell for in the 90s. The band didnt sound this energyzed since a long long time.

Scared of fear is a strong opener that felt as a logical successor of 'who ever said'. React respond was one of my favorites. It has 'jeff' written all over it. From 'my fathers son' to 'quick escape' was a huge step forwards. Now, take that step again! Wreckage, wont tell and upper hand are all midtempo. But sounded great. I really enjoyed upper hand. WFS was really old school PJ done by modern day PJ. Cant wait to hear it again. It has a huge Mike solo supported by ferocious fills from Matt. Running worked great as an album track! Something special should have been a b-side. Its a fun Kinks like song, but the only misstep here. Got the give and setting sun sounded great again. But really needed more listens.
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joostone wrote:Just came back from an Amsterdam listening event.

Its a bit of a weird surrounding, and not the best speakers. But some first impressions.

Overall its stromg! It has some of that cathartic energy that we all fell for in the 90s. The band didnt sound this energyzed since a long long time.

Scared of fear is a strong opener that feit as a logical successor of 'who ever said'. React respond was one of my favorites. It has written Jeff all over it. From 'my fathers son' to 'quick escape' was a huge step forwards. Now, take that step again! Wreckage, wont tell and upper hand are all midtempo. But sounded great. I really enjoyed upper hand. WFS was really old school PJ done by modern day PJ. Cant wait to hear it again. It has a huge Mike solo supported by ferocious fills from Matt. Running worked great as an album track! Something special should have been a b-side. Its a fun Kinks like song, but the only misstep here. Got the give and setting sun sounded great again. But really needed more listens.
Thanks for the impressions...can't wait
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great to hear, thank you!
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joostone wrote:Just came back from an Amsterdam listening event.

Its a bit of a weird surrounding, and not the best speakers. But some first impressions.

Overall its stromg! It has some of that cathartic energy that we all fell for in the 90s. The band didnt sound this energyzed since a long long time.

Scared of fear is a strong opener that feit as a logical successor of 'who ever said'. React respond was one of my favorites. It has written Jeff all over it. From 'my fathers son' to 'quick escape' was a huge step forwards. Now, take that step again! Wreckage, wont tell and upper hand are all midtempo. But sounded great. I really enjoyed upper hand. WFS was really old school PJ done by modern day PJ. Cant wait to hear it again. It has a huge Mike solo supported by ferocious fills from Matt. Running worked great as an album track! Something special should have been a b-side. Its a fun Kinks like song, but the only misstep here. Got the give and setting sun sounded great again. But really needed more listens.
:hooray:

Thank you!


Can you draw comparisons to other songs either by them or other artists?
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joostone wrote:Just came back from an Amsterdam listening event.

Its a bit of a weird surrounding, and not the best speakers. But some first impressions.

Overall its strong! It has some of that cathartic energy that we all fell for in the 90s. The band didnt sound this energyzed since a long long time.

Scared of fear is a strong opener that feit as a logical successor of 'who ever said'. React respond was one of my favorites. It has written Jeff all over it. From 'my fathers son' to 'quick escape' was a huge step forwards. Now, take that step again! Wreckage, wont tell and upper hand are all midtempo. But sounded great. I really enjoyed upper hand. WFS was really old school PJ done by modern day PJ. Cant wait to hear it again. It has a huge Mike solo supported by ferocious fills from Matt. Running worked great as an album track! Something special should have been a b-side. Its a fun Kinks like song, but the only misstep here. Got the give and setting sun sounded great again. But really needed more listens.
great stuff, thanks man
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Probably going to post my listening party review to The Weight Loss thread.
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stip wrote:i had trouble sleeping and got up early, so excited i was for news. this is underwhelming

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Couldn't get to a listening party today, this is very disappointing.
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Thanks, joostone. Much excited.
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Anyone going to the DC spot today? Byrd land?
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