bigontheinside
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Post by bigontheinside on Apr 26, 2019 6:01:36 GMT -5
Thought I'd make a new one to separate it from the NPR thread.
I'm still part way through my first listen, but so far I'm really enjoying it a lot. The production and arrangements are outstanding. 'Indications' is gobsmackingly gorgeous, and maybe the least THS-ish Craig song I've ever heard. More thoughts shortly...
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Post by doctoracula on Apr 26, 2019 7:04:07 GMT -5
has anyone that preordered gotten a download link for either the album or the bonus EP? i was hoping to throw both on my ipod today before work but i got nothing in my inbox this morning  |
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robs
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Post by robs on Apr 26, 2019 8:04:26 GMT -5
has anyone gotten a download link for either the album or the bonus EP? i was hoping to throw both on my ipod today before work but i got nothing No, I'm streaming this; I've had a note from the courier saying that my goodies will be delivered Monday. |
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Post by delboydrums on Apr 26, 2019 10:13:56 GMT -5
Had this on repeat today - so far, so good!
I'd agree with what bigontheinside and Muzzle were saying (along with a couple of the early reviews I've read). This record follows on from the last two, but really is VERY melancholy (not a bad thing for me).
It really is - as Finn himself and the reviewers have noted - very much a middle aged record. The characters and themes are familiar (depression and anxiety, battling addiction, bad situations, jobs and relationships etc), but there's also the hope, faith and making the best of what you've got that were strong in We All Want the Same Things.
The production, with some lovely touches of musicianship and vocals, really help CF's singing (though he hits new peaks on "Bathtub in the kitchen"). There's not much in the way of punk or rock'n'roll here - the odd hint of jazz maybe!?
I suppose Blankets and Magic Marker are the strong songs, but I really like Grant at Galena and Bathtub. Also Indications is beautifully old-fashioned (bit of a Richard Hawley feel!?).
There's certainly not a song I dislike.
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Post by joeyslugs on Apr 26, 2019 16:27:17 GMT -5
"A Bathtub in the Kitchen" is my everything right now
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bigontheinside
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Post by bigontheinside on Apr 26, 2019 17:34:38 GMT -5
This is a front-to-back beautiful album. It's the biggest musical achievement of any of his solo work - Craig, Josh Kaufman and everyone involved did a wonderful job. I thought We All Want The Same Things had a couple of tiny musical missteps if I'm being picky (some of the synths on Tangletown, and the double tracked vocals on Tracking Shots didn't quite work for me), but this is practically flawless.
Carmen Isn't Coming In Today was the only track that I thought seemed a bit bland on a second listen, but the lyrics really grabbed me at the end. One I'll have to listen more closely to next time. Grant At Galena is an early favourite.
This is quite a surprising album. It's slower than I expected, but I think that works in its favour and distances it from THS and his previous solo work. I was expecting to love it but I thought it'd be a more of the same, and I'm pleasantly surprised. It's taken precedence over the new Mountain Goats for me, which I didn't expect.
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Post by kayfaberaven on Apr 26, 2019 21:42:42 GMT -5
"You travel your whole life
Just to get out to the place you're gonna die"
Wow.
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TKalltheTime
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Post by TKalltheTime on Apr 27, 2019 10:07:28 GMT -5
has anyone gotten a download link for either the album or the bonus EP? i was hoping to throw both on my ipod today before work but i got nothing No, I'm streaming this; I've had a note from the courier saying that my goodies will be delivered Monday. Yes, Partisan sent out the link for the album and the "PLATTSBURGH EP" I'd check your junk & spam boxes. |
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TKalltheTime
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Post by TKalltheTime on Apr 27, 2019 10:14:49 GMT -5
It always floors be the way Craig & THS manage to create songs that don't make it on proper releases but are simply unreal good.
IE: Adderall, Status, etc. etc. etc
Same goes with "It's never been a fair fight" from the Plattsburgh EP!
I fell in love with this song when Craig was performing it live when he was doing the Brian Fallon shows.
Blows my mind that these B-sides are always so amazing!
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Post by dmwhalen on Apr 27, 2019 12:33:34 GMT -5
It always floors be the way Craig & THS manage to create songs that don't make it on proper releases but are simply unreal good. IE: Adderall, Status, etc. etc. etc Same goes with "It's never been a fair fight" from the Plattsburgh EP! I feel in love with this song when Craig was performing it live when he was doing the Brian Fallon shows. Blows my mind that these B-sides are always so amazing! I was just coming in to post the same thought. Loving both releases and waiting patiently for the vinyl. |
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Post by robs on Apr 27, 2019 14:47:55 GMT -5
No, I'm streaming this; I've had a note from the courier saying that my goodies will be delivered Monday. Yes, Partisan sent out the link for the album and the "PLATTSBURGH EP" I'd check your junk & spam boxes. Yes. It’s there. Thanks! |
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Post by robs on Apr 27, 2019 14:50:07 GMT -5
"You travel your whole life Just to get out to the place you're gonna die" Wow. That line just makes me want cry. Simultaneously beautiful and frightening. Probably my age!! |
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TKalltheTime
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Post by TKalltheTime on Apr 27, 2019 23:37:04 GMT -5
Yes, Partisan sent out the link for the album and the "PLATTSBURGH EP" I'd check your junk & spam boxes. Yes. It’s there. Thanks! Awesome! Glad you located it. |
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Post by leavethecity on Apr 28, 2019 6:34:42 GMT -5
Did anyone get the clear vinyl version? Listening to it for the first time and it's definitely not the best sounding LP on my collection. Track 4 on side A is full of pops and it skipped a couple of times, etc. Anyone having the same issue?
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Post by joeyslugs on Apr 28, 2019 9:10:39 GMT -5
Did anyone get the clear vinyl version? Listening to it for the first time and it's definitely not the best sounding LP on my collection. Track 4 on side A is full of pops and it skipped a couple of times, etc. Anyone having the same issue? http://instagram.com/p/BwxXhTcgCZH Mine came yesterday and I haven't had time to spin it yet. I've had similar issues with clear vinyl in the past - not the greatest quality for sure. I will report back. |
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TKalltheTime
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Post by TKalltheTime on Apr 28, 2019 14:42:16 GMT -5
My wife and I went to Dan Monicks photography exhibit last night in L.A. really enjoyed looking at all the shots of what could have or could be Craig record covers!  Let me know if anyone is interested in seeing some of the photos from the show & I’ll upload and post them. |
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Post by doctoracula on Apr 28, 2019 19:46:32 GMT -5
yeah, i just never got a download email. this is frustrating. hopefully their customer servies responds to email quickly.
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TKalltheTime
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Post by TKalltheTime on Apr 28, 2019 23:49:47 GMT -5
yeah, i just never got a download email. this is frustrating. hopefully their customer servies responds to email quickly. Check your junk & spam boxes. |
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Post by doctoracula on Apr 29, 2019 7:19:23 GMT -5
yeah, i just never got a download email. this is frustrating. hopefully their customer servies responds to email quickly. Check your junk & spam boxes. I checked every inbox and searched my mail for the word “partisan”. All I ever got was order confirmation and shipping emails. I’m well aware that these things get pushed to spam sometimes but it looks like this time I just did not get it. |
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bigontheinside
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Post by bigontheinside on Apr 29, 2019 7:24:52 GMT -5
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Post by davew on Apr 29, 2019 7:38:23 GMT -5
Still waiting on my pre order to be delivered :-(
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robs
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Post by robs on Apr 29, 2019 7:41:48 GMT -5
Check your junk & spam boxes. I checked every inbox and searched my mail for the word “partisan”. All I ever got was order confirmation and shipping emails. I’m well aware that these things get pushed to spam sometimes but it looks like this time I just did not get it. I found mine in my spam, the sender was "Bleep Support" |
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Post by somethingvague on Apr 29, 2019 8:03:21 GMT -5
Check your junk & spam boxes. I checked every inbox and searched my mail for the word “partisan”. All I ever got was order confirmation and shipping emails. I’m well aware that these things get pushed to spam sometimes but it looks like this time I just did not get it. All you need to do is sign in on the Partisan website, then go to 'Music' or something like that to find the download. You should've created a password when you bought the album, at least I did. Hope that helps! |
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Post by doctoracula on Apr 29, 2019 10:11:05 GMT -5
I checked every inbox and searched my mail for the word “partisan”. All I ever got was order confirmation and shipping emails. I’m well aware that these things get pushed to spam sometimes but it looks like this time I just did not get it. All you need to do is sign in on the Partisan website, then go to 'Music' or something like that to find the download. You should've created a password when you bought the album, at least I did. Hope that helps! Hm, I’m not seeing a place to log in or an option for My Account. i had hoped I could find something on the order page linked in my confirmation email but that just showed tracking info. I feel very computer illiterate today! |
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Post by somethingvague on Apr 29, 2019 11:37:09 GMT -5
All you need to do is sign in on the Partisan website, then go to 'Music' or something like that to find the download. You should've created a password when you bought the album, at least I did. Hope that helps! Hm, I’m not seeing a place to log in or an option for My Account. i had hoped I could find something on the order page linked in my confirmation email but that just showed tracking info. I feel very computer illiterate today! If you go to the main page, you should be able to click 'store' at the top. Then if you scroll right to the bottom a menu pops up that has a 'sign in' button. Agree an email with a link would've been easier! |
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