Lightning Bolt: the official album thread

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Rank Lightning Bolt

5 stars
1
1%
4 stars
4
5%
3 stars
29
37%
2 stars
30
38%
1 star
14
18%
 
Total votes: 78

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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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jforte20 wrote:What page will this thread be on when it leaks?
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Thejambi wrote:
harmless wrote:
Thejambi wrote:
harmless wrote:I knew I couldn't maintain my posting frequency and I haven't. I'm sorry guys.
When you dont post i just try to imagine what you would post.
This was a genuinely sweet thing to say, Thejambi.
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I... I just wasn't sure. OK, jambi.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Oh wow.

Page 11:11


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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Man I really hope we have three legit 4-star songs left on this album. That would be fantastic.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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evenslow wrote:Man I really hope we have three legit 4-star songs left on this album. That would be fantastic.
We could have four: MFS, Pendulum, Infallible and Yellow Moon.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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harmless wrote:
Thejambi wrote:
harmless wrote:
Thejambi wrote:
harmless wrote:I knew I couldn't maintain my posting frequency and I haven't. I'm sorry guys.
When you dont post i just try to imagine what you would post.
This was a genuinely sweet thing to say, Thejambi.
Harmless, you can call me jambi.
I... I just wasn't sure. OK, jambi.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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FWIW the little bit of ed playing future days on the film, sounded way better than I expected.
(And better than the record version knowing our luck)
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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It seems that on the Wrigley version of FD, Ed's playing is overly simplified because he also has to sing over it. But on the record, assuming it's double-tracked, we should have something more beautiful and intricate like on the EPK.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Ok I just went crazy and got a bunch of new albums to hold me over til this leaks.

I just got the new Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Empire Of The Sun, Avenged Sevenfold, Nine Inch Nails, The Darkness, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Kurt Vile, Drake, Yeezus and 2 Chainz.

This should be able to hold me! I should have done this weeks ago...
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Vindicator wrote:Ok I just went crazy and got a bunch of new albums to hold me over til this leaks.

I just got the new Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Empire Of The Sun, Avenged Sevenfold, Nine Inch Nails, The Darkness, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Kurt Vile, Drake, Yeezus and 2 Chainz.

This should be able to hold me! I should have done this weeks ago...
Lightning Bolt will be my first music purchase since 2010. Spotify is what is holding me over.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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harmless wrote:
evenslow wrote:Man I really hope we have three legit 4-star songs left on this album. That would be fantastic.
We could have four: MFS, Pendulum, Infallible and Yellow Moon.
For what it is worth:
Getaway: 3.5/5
Mind Your Manners: 3.75/5
Sirens: 4.5/5
Lightning Bolt: 4/5
Swallowed Whole: 5/5
Let the Records Play: 2/5
Sleeping by Myself: Uke is maybe a 3. I don't see the full version doing much for me
Future Days: Honestly haven't listened to it in a few weeks. Could fall anywhere from a 2-4 depending on the studio


Infallible
My Fathers Son
Pendulum
Yellow Moon
I just need one of these to 5 star it for me to be completely satisfied with this album. The reviews all make me think they are in the 4-5 range. I hope so.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Thejambi wrote: Let the Records Play: 2/5
Just out of curiosity, what don't you like about LTRP? I mean, like what you like obviously, but just curious. Most people on this board that hate it call it generic or say it sounds like something else.

I like it and think if it was a B-side, it would be more accepted. I love the hook and like Stip said, it's the way to do a "fun" song without it being disposable.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Cleverman wrote:
Thejambi wrote: Let the Records Play: 2/5
Just out of curiosity, what don't you like about LTRP? I mean, like what you like obviously, but just curious. Most people on this board that hate it call it generic or say it sounds like something else.

I like it and think if it was a B-side, it would be more accepted. I love the hook and like Stip said, it's the way to do a "fun" song without it being disposable.

I'd like it as a B-side. I think it's kind of disposable, and I don't feel that way about many PJ songs. I actually think I enjoy Supersonic more.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Thejambi wrote: For what it is worth:
Getaway: 3.5/5
Mind Your Manners: 3.75/5
Sirens: 4.5/5
Lightning Bolt: 4/5
Swallowed Whole: 5/5
Let the Records Play: 2/5
Out of the above...

Getaway: 4.5
MYM: 3.5
Sirens: 4
Lightning Bolt: 3.5
Swallowed Whole: 4
LTRP: 3

I'm trying to be restrained. If you add three more legit 4-star tracks to the above, we really have a solid album.
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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Vindicator wrote:Ok I just went crazy and got a bunch of new albums to hold me over til this leaks.

I just got the new Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Empire Of The Sun, Avenged Sevenfold, Nine Inch Nails, The Darkness, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Kurt Vile, Drake, Yeezus and 2 Chainz.

This should be able to hold me! I should have done this weeks ago...

I like you. :thumbsup:
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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piratebob wrote:
Vindicator wrote:Ok I just went crazy and got a bunch of new albums to hold me over til this leaks.

I just got the new Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Empire Of The Sun, Avenged Sevenfold, Nine Inch Nails, The Darkness, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Kurt Vile, Drake, Yeezus and 2 Chainz.

This should be able to hold me! I should have done this weeks ago...

I like you. :thumbsup:
that Arctic Monkeys record is solid. the first track has been in my head for a week straight
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Re: Lightning Bolt - October 15

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bodysnatcher wrote:
piratebob wrote:
Vindicator wrote:Ok I just went crazy and got a bunch of new albums to hold me over til this leaks.

I just got the new Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Empire Of The Sun, Avenged Sevenfold, Nine Inch Nails, The Darkness, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Kurt Vile, Drake, Yeezus and 2 Chainz.

This should be able to hold me! I should have done this weeks ago...

I like you. :thumbsup:
that Arctic Monkeys record is solid. the first track has been in my head for a week straight
The first track is great. But the second "R U Mine?" is even better. Holy Shit! And the new Franz is fantastic as well.
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