Can't Deny Me

[stip]

Jesus, Ed must have zero self awareness left to peddle this ‘isn't Trump bad? Wasn’t Obama good?’ shit. How has his world view not developed in 15 years? Either it’s a persona to sell to the fanbase or the guy has a really limited mental capacity.

Thinking Trump and modern day conservatism is terrible doesn't require a whole lot of self awareness or intellectual capacity. It barely requires a pulse.

[stip]

having said that, on first glance the lyrics suffered from the 'too obvious' problem that afflicts much of his political writing.

[LoathedVermin72]

I don't know what Ed is saying, but I don't hate this musically. It's a lot better than most of the last two albums.

[Jorge]

Everyone's reactions/impressions to this have been predictable.

Let's see

Strat: fanboyism
Chud: noncommital until I spoke on it, at which point he jumped on my bandwagon
Theplatypus: haughty dismissiveness
Trag: *talks about microphones*
Durdencommatyler: enthusiastic
Spenno: unimpressed
Stip: downplaying how much he likes it as a lead-up to his upcoming 4000-word essay
Lecherouslittleleper: *trolls*
The Argonaut: *instigates*
RM as a whole: *bitches about mp3 quality*

Yeah checks out

[stip]

having said that, on first glance the lyrics suffered from the 'too obvious' problem that afflicts much of his political writing.

it's too bad, since the writing was pretty strong on Mind Your Manners and Infallible. This is a bit too Getaway

[Monkey_Driven]

Everyone's reactions/impressions to this have been predictable.

Let's see

Strat: fanboyism
Chud: noncommital until I spoke on it, at which point he jumped on my bandwagon
Theplatypus: haughty dismissiveness
Trag: *talks about microphones*
Durdencommatyler: enthusiastic
Spenno: unimpressed
Stip: downplaying how much he likes it as a lead-up to his upcoming 4000-word essay
Lecherouslittleleper: *trolls*
The Argonaut: *instigates*
RM as a whole: *bitches about mp3 quality*

Yeah checks out

It is good to see that some things in life never change.

[LetMeSleep]

having said that, on first glance the lyrics suffered from the 'too obvious' problem that afflicts much of his political writing.

it's too bad, since the writing was pretty strong on Mind Your Manners and Infallible. This is a bit too Getaway

Get away is exactly what I was thinking.

[LoathedVermin72]

I like Getaway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Monkey_Driven]

I like Getaway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Me too...me too.

[Birds in Hell]

What happened to this band?

[guestT]

This is junk.

[bada]

I feel embarrassed for them. Just stop.

[Birds in Hell]

I'm going to close my eyes, pray to Jack Irons a few times and then pretend this never happened.

[Release_Me]

Hi folks. Just listened to the new single so thought I'd share my initial feelings.

Opening verse, Ed sounds like Chris Cornell. I like that. I also like the fact that even though the song isn't that long, it moves along at a reasonable pace instead of million miles an hour which I don't like personally. Song has groove and Ed sounds cool; his vocal screams attitude. I like the contrast between the verses and the chorus. I would not like this song to be the musical template for a new album (I prefer fully fleshed out, 4-5 minutes songs) but it sounds fresh and I like most things about it after a few listens.

For those who are hating on it, your ignorance is sinful.

[Release_Me]

I just realised I used the word like too much. I guess I must really like the new song.

[jdopj]

Does it say Xmas single?

[doone]

I don't know what Ed is saying, but I don't hate this musically. It's a lot better than most of the last two albums.

this camp

[B]

When does chud get banned?

I'm working to remove the link as quickly as I can.

[LoathedVermin72]

Ed's voice is surprisingly all right here. I had all but written him off.

[WaitingForBluey]

Damn, this is horrible.

I've defended the last few albums quite a lot and feel like they were too underappreciated. I routinely find myself enjoying Backspacer and Lightning Bolt enough to appreciate them for what they are but THIS?! THIS IS PATHETIC.