Gigaton: Official album thread

[dad]

i know for sure i'm mentally ill b/c all i hear in my head is that teaser music on a loop.

This is exactly how I feel. Surely, someone will let it out.

[ridleybradout]

Did anyone else first read the title as Gigatron?

[Rangi Guy]

Did anyone else first read the title as Gigatron?

I still can’t not see it as Gigatron

[liebzz]

Of course. Sit back and let the album transform you mind, man.

[pappas]

the album has been described as a 'logical extension' of lightning bolt, risen from the ashes of the BoB sessions

[dad]

If it’s binaural and Backspacer fucked, had a baby, mix in some synths, maybe a trumpet, and I’m good.

[spike]

I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about this record.

I like the cover art, I like the name of the single, I love that they moved away from O'Brien - it's looking good.

I'm not expecting miracles but a solid, enjoyable addition to their catalogue would be very welcome, especially after Lightning Bolt.

Same, though I’m afraid it sounds too good to be true. It’s been over 15 years since they’ve made interesting music.

I'll be very interested to see the tracklist and who wrote the songs.

If I see a bunch of Ed and Mike songs, my hopes will deflate.

Stone, Jeff and Matt? Alright, now we're in business.

best case scenario is ed was off in hawaii or traveling for corporate events most of the time, while the rest of the band was left to construct the record. bring ed in late or in spurts to sing the songs, minimal participation in the creative process.

[TheTVtalkstome]

Did anyone else first read the title as Gigatron?

Mandala effect in action.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about this record.

I like the cover art, I like the name of the single, I love that they moved away from O'Brien - it's looking good.

I'm not expecting miracles but a solid, enjoyable addition to their catalogue would be very welcome, especially after Lightning Bolt.

Same, though I’m afraid it sounds too good to be true. It’s been over 15 years since they’ve made interesting music.

I'll be very interested to see the tracklist and who wrote the songs.

If I see a bunch of Ed and Mike songs, my hopes will deflate.

Stone, Jeff and Matt? Alright, now we're in business.

best case scenario is ed was off in hawaii or traveling for corporate events most of the time, while the rest of the band was left to construct the record. bring ed in late or in spurts to sing the songs, minimal participation in the creative process.

Pretty much most of Ten was done like that, right?

A rETurN tO fORm

[Revelator]

When do we think this single will drop?

In a few weeks

Was also thinking in a few weeks, around 27 Jan. Put out first single 2 months before the album drops, seems like a safe bet

[evenslow]

there's no real reason to disregard what that now deleted reddit thread said about releasing the single - was it the 23rd or 24th?

[CopperTom]

there's no real reason to disregard what that now deleted reddit thread said about releasing the single - was it the 23rd or 24th?

I saw the 23rd mentioned on the interwebs.

[evenslow]

i realize how dumb this is but the tea leaves are:

- that vaguely orchestral teaser music.
- the title "dance of the clairvoyants" is so so NOT PJ.
- mike's quote about how it was kinda difficult and experimental.
- NO BOB
- the reddit description of the song - "It's a lower tempo song. A very present synth throughout. Dark vibe with a constant drum beat which sounds almost 80's new wave style in it's production."

this is all good stuff, team.

i've decided we should all will this into being good.

[littlecomment]

i realize how dumb this is but the tea leaves are:

- that vaguely orchestral teaser music.
- the title "dance of the clairvoyants" is so so NOT PJ.
- mike's quote about how it was kinda difficult and experimental.
- NO BOB
- the reddit description of the song - "It's a lower tempo song. A very present synth throughout. Dark vibe with a constant drum beat which sounds almost 80's new wave style in it's production."

this is all good stuff, team.

i've decided we should all will this into being good.

Have to wonder if this incident played into any possible change of direction.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-ja ... ce-2340963

[Porn_Break]

Reddit wife friend guy had it as the 24th.

Some more random speculation from the pit:

Since everything is coming out now, I can say that my source said that the new album has all kinds of influences, but the one that stood out for me was new wave. Looking forward to hearing how. BTW, his source is in the band.

[CopperTom]

i realize how dumb this is but the tea leaves are:

- that vaguely orchestral teaser music.
- the title "dance of the clairvoyants" is so so NOT PJ.
- mike's quote about how it was kinda difficult and experimental.
- NO BOB
- the reddit description of the song - "It's a lower tempo song. A very present synth throughout. Dark vibe with a constant drum beat which sounds almost 80's new wave style in it's production."

this is all good stuff, team.

i've decided we should all will this into being good.

Have to wonder if this incident played into any possible change of direction.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-ja ... ce-2340963

I'm sure they'll still play all the rockers. Your point is moot.

[tree_]

I'm liking the vibe so far. Fingers are crossed.

[dad]

Reddit wife friend guy had it as the 24th.

Some more random speculation from the pit:

Since everything is coming out now, I can say that my source said that the new album has all kinds of influences, but the one that stood out for me was new wave. Looking forward to hearing how. BTW, his source is in the band.

The new wave seems like that means more from Jeff and Matt, no?

[Rangi Guy]

Reddit wife friend guy had it as the 24th.

Some more random speculation from the pit:

Since everything is coming out now, I can say that my source said that the new album has all kinds of influences, but the one that stood out for me was new wave. Looking forward to hearing how. BTW, his source is in the band.

The new wave seems like that means more from Jeff and Matt, no?

So more of The Fixer then huh?

[E.H. Ruddock]

I loved Cavedweller. Hoping for more Matt.