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Old 23-03-2015, 10:28
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Anyone given it a listen yet? It's streaming on NPR this week.

Was initially not that fussed for it, as the first two songs he released from the record were not anything particularly interesting.

It's sounding good this morning though, particularly like the track 'Eugene'.
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Old 23-03-2015, 12:14
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Haven't heard it yet. Preordered it on vinyl. So far I've liked everything he's done so fingers crossed.
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Old 30-03-2015, 22:31
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Managed to get a ticket for his Edinburgh Festival show. Really excited for it!
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Old 31-03-2015, 18:15
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Played it a few times and it's beginning to sound like a keeper.

'Should Have Known Better' is stunning.
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Old 01-04-2015, 08:03
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Very good album this.
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Old 02-04-2015, 10:54
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Almost universal acclaim for the album, so far. Seems like it'll top a number of end of year lists. Even the NME took time out from obsessing over the latest Arctic Monkeys clones to praise it
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Old 02-04-2015, 11:29
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Almost universal acclaim for the album, so far. Seems like it'll top a number of end of year lists. Even the NME took time out from obsessing over the latest Arctic Monkeys clones to praise it
I think it's a better album than 'Seven Swans' which is the only album in his discography you can compare it too musically. On a personal level I don't think he'll even top 'Illinois' (although I'd be very happy if he did manage too). It's interesting he's gone back to the folkier tones and banjo on this album, although that might be simply because it suits the sombre tone/mood, I liked 'Adz' - but with reservations, I think he just about pulled off the electronic sound, but wouldn't want him to take it any further (already lost The Arcade Fire to that).
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Old 02-04-2015, 17:44
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fab album - very strong.
It is up there with Illinois and Adz for me .....
There have been some great albums released Jan - March of this year ...
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Old 03-04-2015, 11:35
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I think it's a better album than 'Seven Swans' which is the only album in his discography you can compare it too musically. On a personal level I don't think he'll even top 'Illinois' (although I'd be very happy if he did manage too). It's interesting he's gone back to the folkier tones and banjo on this album, although that might be simply because it suits the sombre tone/mood, I liked 'Adz' - but with reservations, I think he just about pulled off the electronic sound, but wouldn't want him to take it any further (already lost The Arcade Fire to that).
Yeah, i felt the same way about Adz.

It'll be interesting to see where he goes next.

fab album - very strong.
It is up there with Illinois and Adz for me .....
There have been some great albums released Jan - March of this year ...
Any in particular that have stood out above the rest?

I really liked the new Panda Bear record.
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