Red Mosquito

I really, really needed this album in 2020

I've had the hardest 5 years of my life

to Pearl Jam, and anyone on here that considers me a friend - thank you for sticking it out and trying one more time

Ms Harmless wrote:I really, really needed this album in 2020

I've had the hardest 5 years of my life

to Pearl Jam, and anyone on here that considers me a friend - thank you for sticking it out and trying one more time

One full run-through and the only song I'm not wild about is Retrograde. It feels like it could have been on Lightning Bolt, and feels too long and out of place. It's a testament to how strong and cohesive the rest of the record feels.

I'm blown away, I really am.

Who Ever Said
DOTC
Quick Escape
Alright
Never Destination
Buckle Up
Comes Then Goes
River Cross

I already LOVE these songs. The whole thing sounds wonderful. There is space and the songs can breathe. Aside from Retrograde, the other longer songs don't feel long at all!

Ms Harmless wrote:I really, really needed this album in 2020

I've had the hardest 5 years of my life

to Pearl Jam, and anyone on here that considers me a friend - thank you for sticking it out and trying one more time

This makes me smile

Listen up you motherfuckers. I just looked at my Sent folder and I've hooked up FORTY THREE of you. Forty three. 43 people. And only a handful responded with something resembling a "thank you". I will continue to send the link out but I just wanted to take a moment to say that you're all VERY RUDE

Seven O’Clock - very wordy at times, atmospheric, need more time with this.

I Need a link

theplatypus wrote:Listen up you motherfuckers. I just looked at my Sent folder and I've hooked up FORTY THREE of you. Forty three. 43 people. And only a handful responded with something resembling a "thank you". I will continue to send the link out but I just wanted to take a moment to say that you're all VERY RUDE

True words.

Yeah fuck all you one time posters coming here just for the link then bolting. Go back to the Pit and whine for it over there

theplatypus wrote:Listen up you motherfuckers. I just looked at my Sent folder and I've hooked up FORTY THREE of you. Forty three. 43 people. And only a handful responded with something resembling a "thank you". I will continue to send the link out but I just wanted to take a moment to say that you're all VERY RUDE

I got a thank you from him. The man practices what he preaches

One time through, and I'm not ready to say what it's better than yet.

Some really neat ideas, great production, use of space, etc. Kinda wish Ed was even more in the background for this album like he was in that SBWM snippet. His voice just doesn't engage me like it used to.

Quick Escape and DOTC are the clear standouts for me so far.

The rest will take more listens to form any kind of real opinion.

Would appreciate a hookup if anyone's willing

Never Destination - fun and feisty song, love this one

theplatypus wrote:Listen up you motherfuckers. I just looked at my Sent folder and I've hooked up FORTY THREE of you. Forty three. 43 people. And only a handful responded with something resembling a "thank you". I will continue to send the link out but I just wanted to take a moment to say that you're all VERY RUDE

You didn’t send it to me but a few people have, so I will say a big thank you to all of you on this board that actively share, trade, etc....
THANK YOU

I'm shocked the reception is so positive. I'm excited now, but If this album really is good it's even more a shame we won't be getting the tour Sounds like they might have been revitalized

verb_to_trust wrote:

bada wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:What does Never Destination sound like? Huey Lewis and the News? Am I way off there?

Oh no, it's there! I think they could have put a louder horn section on this and really have gone all in.


Jesus Christ I swear to god I had the same thought but I figured no one would get it.

They needed to really lean into it an give it a loud horn section! But it's got Huey written all over it!!

This is where I am with the album currently.

Genuinely great:
Buckle Up
Take the Long Way

Very good:
Quick Escape
Alright

Good:
Seven O'Clock
Never Destination
Retrograde
Who Ever Said

Ehhh:
Dance of the Clairvoyants
Comes Then Goes
River Cross

Bad:
Superblood Wolfmoon

theplatypus wrote:Listen up you motherfuckers. I just looked at my Sent folder and I've hooked up FORTY THREE of you. Forty three. 43 people. And only a handful responded with something resembling a "thank you". I will continue to send the link out but I just wanted to take a moment to say that you're all VERY RUDE

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Yeah fuck all you one time posters coming here just for the link then bolting. Go back to the Pit and whine for it over there

NEW RULE. FOR LINKS YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100 POSTS OR SEND YOUR MUM'S NUDES TO CHUD.

mikejasond wrote:I'm shocked the reception is so positive. I'm excited now, but If this album really is good it's even more a shame we won't be getting the tour Sounds like they might have been revitalized

I really hope you like it. But I'm afraid for you mjd.

theplatypus wrote:This is where I am with the album currently.

Genuinely great:
Buckle Up
Take the Long Way

Very good:
Quick Escape
Alright

Good:
Seven O'Clock
Never Destination
Retrograde

Ehhh:
Dance of the Clairvoyants
Comes Then Goes
River Cross

Bad:
Superblood Wolfmoon

how do you feel about Who Ever Said?