The Album Review Club - Week #195 (page 1310) - A New World Record - ELO

Black&White&BlueMoon Town said:
Always appreciated!

Ah, the things the UCL coverage doesn't capture. Must have been a sight for sure. Getting Haaland's attention from the stands I would not have thought possible.
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He was only about 6 rows up and the atmosphere was pretty quiet for a large chunk of last night so you'd be surprised. Crossed my mind to try and record him for a sample for the track in question but quality wouldn't have been great. Felt a bit sorry for him, he was pissed but harmless.

As for the nomination, in terms of I rather like the tempo of the first track. Not everything has to hit you between the eyes. This one felt like the musical equivalent of waking up in the morning, you're not quite with it yet but you're slowly going to get your engine going. Mean this in a good way.
 
threespires said:
He was only about 6 rows up and the atmosphere was pretty quiet for a large chunk of last night so you'd be surprised. Crossed my mind to try and record him for a sample for the track in question but quality wouldn't have been great. Felt a bit sorry for him, he was pissed but harmless.

As for the nomination, in terms of I rather like the tempo of the first track. Not everything has to hit you between the eyes. This one felt like the musical equivalent of waking up in the morning, you're not quite with it yet but you're slowly going to get your engine going. Mean this in a good way.
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Sounds like a fucking legend.
 
Coatigan said:
Just had my first listen. Hmm, not for me, this. Not my usual thing but I'll persevere.
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Ok ok, if we must talk about the album on the album thread one listen in and I'm quite keen so far.

On the subject of one liners that pop into your mind like 'sweep the dirty stairs', thanks to whoever it was nominated Family of The Year in one of the playlists whenever the doorbell rings I now have the Pavlovian response of singing "there's someone on our door step, on our door f***king step" to myself.
 
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threespires said:
Ok ok, if we must talk about the album on the album thread one listen in and I'm quite keen so far.

On the subject of one liners that pop into your mind like 'sweep the dirty stairs' thanks to whoever it was nominated Family of The Year in one of the playlists because whenever the doorbell rings I now have the Pavlovian response of singing "there's someone on our door step, on our door f***king step" to myself.
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Ha, my one for that instance is 'who's that knockin' on my door, what you tryin' to bother me for, don't want none of what you're sellin' from Prophets of Rage's Pop Goes the weapon. Fuckin tune!
 
A promising first listen, more hits than misses up to know but will be interesting to see what substance there is to it on repeated plays. Refreshingly easy so far, not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

Approval from my Blink182 fan son.
 
threespires said:
A bit odd, but a few times on this album Jim Adkins brings Paddy McAloon to mind.
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Interesting. My gut is stopping me thinking that, less depth I would say
But then there's Johnny Johnny, which, fair play to you.

I would imagine you will also not fail to notice the bass on this album.
 
Coatigan said:
Interesting. My gut is stopping me thinking that, less depth I would say
But then there's Johnny Johnny, which, fair play to you.

I would imagine you will also not fail to notice the bass on this album.
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Yes, that's why I said a bit odd as there's no real obvious points of comparison (btw I would argue there's more depth to paddy mcaloon than might meet the eye).

I'm not going to rehash the whole emo conversation but so far this is another album where I don't really find the label often applied to them particularly useful.

What I'm quite liking about it so far is it has just about the right amount of various things. 'Just about the right amount' is a hard thing to pull of well. Last week's pick was a fun and object lesson in making no attempt to have just the right amount of anything really and so this is a nice contrast.

Going to do my full listens and score before I watch the set on YT but I am looking forward to that. Notwithstanding it's lyrical leanings, I can well see/hear how it would have been a good pick me up during COVID and certainly less deranged than watching Mr & Mrs Fripp in their kitchen.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
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What you might notice, it is just about an hour long video, without any adverts. When these days you probably get like 3 adverts in an average 4 minute video.

They paid, to buy out the adverts off youtube, to allow people to enjoy it all in one sitting. Not only was it a free recording during covid, they went out their way to have it uninterrupted.

They are also adequately socially distanced, as you can see.

I agree with Spires though, listening first and watching later is the way to go imo.
 
BimboBob said:
The kind of bland American not quite rock that I despise. So far, after one listen mind, there's nothing here but uninteresting noise.

Let's hope two more listens invigorates my senses more.
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It isn't bland, really. Soft, maybe, but that isn't the same thing. There is an immense richness to it. The structure, the weaving of instruments, the background (chimes, cello,xylophone, a quiet backing vocal) that is subtle but gives it all a base. There is a lot in the lyrics too, but predominantly it carries a tone that it delivers really well.

That tone might not be what you are in the mood for, or what you like. But arguing it is bland, is somewhere beteeen nothing more than a basic innate prejudice, and simply just missing the point. Either way, it is a very limited take.

That's a bit like arguing your carbonara isn't spicy enough. You might love your curries, or even hate carbonara. But it simply aint meant to be spicy either way.
 
RobMCFC said:
How does he do it? Despite a well-aimed torpedo from denislawsbackheel, @OB1 has still managed to get his nomination in the top 30. Not only that, but his choices continue to be popular with the group at the same time as bringing in some guests - a massive 18 votes for Aerosmith's Rocks at an average of 6.87.

Well done to the regulars who all managed to review and score this week's nomination.

Now then. @stoneblue is supposed to be up next but hasn't posted for nearly a month. What's more, he hasn't been seen outside the reading thread since 14th January. Normally I'd do a nominator the courtesy of allowing them until 6 or 7 PM to show up but in this case, I think that we should promote @Coatigan with immediate effect.

If there are no objections and stoneblue doesn't appear by 2.30, the floor's all yours @Coatigan
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Firstly apologies to all for missing my slot, I didn’t realise I was up next (my fault I know) and thank you to @Coatigan for stepping in. I’ve been super busy for a while, rarely visiting Bluemoon and have lost touch somewhat. As @RobMCFC alluded to I haven’t posted on the "Reading" thread for some time and I’ve 4-5 books to update on there!

I think it best that you leave me out as a participant/contributor to this thread and also the Playlist Review thread.
Once again, apologies to all.
 
stoneblue said:
Firstly apologies to all for missing my slot, I didn’t realise I was up next (my fault I know) and thank you to @Coatigan for stepping in. I’ve been super busy for a while, rarely visiting Bluemoon and have lost touch somewhat. As @RobMCFC alluded to I haven’t posted on the "Reading" thread for some time and I’ve 4-5 books to update on there!

I think it best that you leave me out as a participant/contributor to this thread and also the Playlist Review thread.
Once again, apologies to all.
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No problem, thanks for letting me know.

If you want to get stuck in again sometime, you're more than welcome.
 
Coatigan said:
It isn't bland, really. Soft, maybe, but that isn't the same thing. There is an immense richness to it. The structure, the weaving of instruments, the background (chimes, cello,xylophone, a quiet backing vocal) that is subtle but gives it all a base. There is a lot in the lyrics too, but predominantly it carries a tone that it delivers really well.

That tone might not be what you are in the mood for, or what you like. But arguing it is bland, is somewhere beteeen nothing more than a basic innate prejudice, and simply just missing the point. Either way, it is a very limited take.

That's a bit like arguing your carbonara isn't spicy enough. You might love your curries, or even hate carbonara. But it simply aint meant to be spicy either way.
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I'm sorry but what?

Bland in my above post means boring. And on first listen it is just that. Boring. There is no point to miss, it's boring. Has no pizazz. No get up and go. Formulaic. Start, play a bit, end. Boring.

*this opinion might change after two more listens.
 
Here's the schedule for the next few weeks:-

13/03/2024 ????
20/03/2024 @journolud
27/03/2024 @Mancitydoogle
03/04/2024 @threespires

I can either drop @FogBlueInSanFran into the free slot next week, or bump the next few up and drop Foggy into the 3rd April slot, or bump every remaining nominator one slot and leave Foggy at the end.

Whatever solution, I'm easy with it - I''ll just invite comments from the four posters I've tagged, and I'm happy to referee any bunfights to sort out the order!
 
BimboBob said:
I'm sorry but what?

Bland in my above post means boring. And on first listen it is just that. Boring. There is no point to miss, it's boring. Has no pizazz. No get up and go. Formulaic. Start, play a bit, end. Boring.

*this opinion might change after two more listens.
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Is it boring or is it bland though? ;)
 
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