Yes, but you get the “gyst” of what the song is going to sound like from a 30 second sample.
For instance, the vocal style of the song is not going to change RADICALLY outside of that sound byte.
I don’t really like the minimalist “rock” approach they’ve taken here and I don’t like the grunted, muted vocal style which they’ve seemingly chosen to use on most tracks here.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Lit-Only-By-Fire/dp/B00MMU3YKO/
Don’t dislike but my level of expectation dropped a notch or two.
Maybe three.
Still, on the back of all my anticipation for the new record, I will eventually buy.
New Godflesh album streaming in its’ entirety [url http://www.npr.org/2014/09/28/350631204/first-listen-godflesh-a-world-lit-only-by-fire]HERE.
I love the way it sounds and I know it will grow on some of you who are unsure about it…I heard an advance about a 3 weeks ago…it gets better with each spin,imo…
This is the heaviest thing they’ve ever done. Kept simple but brutal
I think I’d like it better with live drums rather than the machine. I know a drum machine is the bands preference but I think live drums simply sound better.
Then I assume you liked the album Songs Of Love & Hate.
I think it’s glorious. At first glance it’s an instant Godflesh classic. Carrion for the win and Life Giver Life Taker gave me super nostalgic flashbacks to the times I first heard the band back in the early 90s…it had that certain flavour in the sound and vocals in particular. But yeah I’m a lot happier with it than I thought I’d be after the first listen.
New Godflesh album streaming in its’ entirety [url http://www.npr.org/2014/09/28/350631204/first-listen-godflesh-a-world-lit-only-by-fire]HERE.
Listened.
At this early stage I’d hesitate to call it a classic. I’m not liking it nearly as much as Streetcleaner or Pure - two albums which I loved immediately.
Life Giver, Carrion and Forgive Our Fathers are a win for me so far. There are definitely some throwaway Godflesh- lite pieces to be found though.
I need to listen to this on a good set of speakers.
I think Love & Hate would’ve been a better EP with the first 4 songs, “Angel Domain” and “Frail.” The rest of it is simply filler. I haven’t got around to listening to Hymns, but I know it got a lot of hate from die hard fans for sounding more like Korn. I kept seeing the 2 disc reissue at the record store near where I previously lived. Is it worth picking up?
It’s heavy for sure…I’ll pick it up.
Songs Of Love & Hate is simply 99% filler.
Fixed.
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I guess Peligro longs for the days of Selfless to return…
I just listened to it out of interest. The only Godflesh release i really cared about was Streetcleaner, and this does nothing to change my mind. I suppose they just aren’t for me. [:(]
Now for my fourth listen.
I’m bbq-ing marinated steaks, drinking Coronas, tossing salad and listening to new Godflesh.
And the sun is shining and friends arriving any minute.
This day so far - 9/10
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Tossing salad,eh[laugh]…
Goodflush.
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Goldfish
Goldfish
How I’d love to see this in the same font as the Godflesh logo!
The self titled EP will contain the hits “Avalanche Fish Tank Song” and “Ice Fisherman.”
Goldfish
Codflesh
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How I’d love to see this in the same font as the Godflesh logo!
The self titled EP will contain the hits “Avalanche Fish Tank Song” and “Ice Fisherman.”[/reply]
The only album of theirs I can stand to listen to is TANK-CLEANER; hands-down the harshest statement about aquarium life ever to be put on vinyl.
Who could forget the memorable roars of “YOU BREEEEED…LIKE FIIIIIIISH” that open the record…