Dark Matter: Official Album Thread

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So I downloaded the iPhone recording but haven't listened to it yet.

I have tickets for the theater Tuesday.

For those that have listened, would it be worth waiting for a proper leak or the theater experience instead of listening to the phone recording?
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Oh my gaaaawwwwd WFS


Oh my gaaaaaawwwwwdddddd
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Oversize wrote:So I downloaded the iPhone recording but haven't watched it yet.

I have tickets for the theater Tuesday.

For those that have listened, would it be worth waiting for a proper leak or the theater experience instead of listening to the phone recording?
it is a phone recording - i think the sound quality difference will feel like a rediscovery as things open up for you. like stages
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Have read the last 10 pages or so and sounds like this is being received well.

I’m doing something I’ve never before with this band: waiting for the high quality listen. I’ll either have that Tues night or before with a TRUE leak. Have fun everyone and be back soon to discuss. An exciting week in store!
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Ed's vocals, melodic hooks, Mike's soloing and Matt's drumming. These are the best things about the album, for me, on first listen of a 90s bootleg quality recording.
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I’m so excited to hear the hooks are strong. The singing was and always will be what made me initially fall in love with this band. As I imagine that’s the case for many.
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Oversize wrote:So I downloaded the iPhone recording but haven't listened to it yet.

I have tickets for the theater Tuesday.

For those that have listened, would it be worth waiting for a proper leak or the theater experience instead of listening to the phone recording?
Im going to the cinema too, i look at it this way…when i listen to these songs on full atmos it will only be better…
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i was interested how the recording sounds like... wtf scared of fear sounds like an amazing song. had they released this as a single i would have been way more excited!!!
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WFS could be on Ten, you guys.

ON TEN!
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The only bad thing I can say is that the other tracks are so, so strong that it's disappointing this something special crap here - hokey
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Eddie sounds amazing on scared of fear
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I'm glad this leaked now because it will make the listening party I'm going to in two hours even more fun.
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Spritzier than expected
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This album is something special. Which is ironic because Something Special is the worst song on the album. Excellent work boys! Can’t wait to hear it without a cranky baby.
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Val wrote:WFS could be on Ten, you guys.

ON TEN!
Agree!
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Got to give might be my early favorite
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Jorge wrote:Spritzier than expected
I'm interested in your first impressions, Jorge. I really hope you like this one.
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Okay I might've lied to the wife about needing to send a work email so I can listen again lol. Upper Hand may end up being my favorite. Stevie is also fantastic. The baby talking in the interlude after WFS should be on the album.
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