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Dec 6, 2010 14:53:37 GMT -5
Post by Rifles on Dec 6, 2010 14:53:37 GMT -5
If done right it could be a really cool album cover, but it looks like their purposely being playful/dumb.
I think 'odd' is the best way to describe everything thus far. Hope the album is odd in an endearing way and not a "my speakers want to commit suicide" way.
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Dec 6, 2010 15:07:38 GMT -5
Post by Frank Lee Vulgar on Dec 6, 2010 15:07:38 GMT -5
Liam is on record saying years ago that the band should always appear on an album cover. Perhaps. But for a debut, I think it's even more important. Either way, it's not a big deal. Let's have the music do the talking singing. As for the title, it's a bit too blunt. Clearly a gripe to how Oasis broke up, almost wanting to convey a message to Noel that one band member can't destroy his passion. But then again, so what? It's, as the other Gallagher once said, "about the music music music"..... That was exactly what surprised me - I was sure Liam would choose a picture of the band as a cover. I do understand that they can't let them all ride on aligators though.  The direct hint at Oasis is unexpected as well...It's not like "we're having a fresh new start here", more "we lost our songwriter but we're still a good band". That's not how BDI want themselves to be remembered, I'm sure. One more thing: that picture's been on the internet quite long. Google "doreen aligator ride" and you get lots of hits, from older articles as well. |
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Dec 6, 2010 15:22:53 GMT -5
Post by The Chief on Dec 6, 2010 15:22:53 GMT -5
So basically, does that mean I need to like the cover or fuck off? What a world that would be eh?
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Dec 6, 2010 16:17:33 GMT -5
Post by oneeye on Dec 6, 2010 16:17:33 GMT -5
So basically, does that mean I need to like the cover or fuck off? What a world that would be eh? of course not  but like others have said, album cover become evident from the music and how good it is. I mean Nirvana (cant stand them personally), their album with the baby swimming underwater - nothing special but it's always in these crappy charts of great album covers. And that Pink Floyd album! That crappy basic one - some kind of 70's design student's prodject  |
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Dec 6, 2010 17:14:24 GMT -5
Post by kenneth on Dec 6, 2010 17:14:24 GMT -5
Great album cover!! I'm loving it  Going to get this one framed and put it up on my wall. I don't know but this reminds me about traveling carnivales back in America in the '20's. |
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Dec 6, 2010 19:25:00 GMT -5
Post by SunshineLullaby on Dec 6, 2010 19:25:00 GMT -5
So basically, does that mean I need to like the cover or fuck off? What a world that would be eh? of course not but like others have said, album cover become evident from the music and how good it is. I mean Nirvana (cant stand them personally), their album with the baby swimming underwater - nothing special but it's always in these crappy charts of great album covers. And that Pink Floyd album! That crappy basic one - some kind of 70's design student's prodject Wow, I hope you're being sarcastic here. Those album covers are great, and I don't like Pink Floyd at all. |
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Dec 6, 2010 21:50:45 GMT -5
Post by The Chief on Dec 6, 2010 21:50:45 GMT -5
So basically, does that mean I need to like the cover or fuck off? What a world that would be eh? of course not but like others have said, album cover become evident from the music and how good it is. I mean Nirvana (cant stand them personally), their album with the baby swimming underwater - nothing special but it's always in these crappy charts of great album covers. And that Pink Floyd album! That crappy basic one - some kind of 70's design student's prodject Yeah the Nirvana one is ugly. But I don't know which one you're talking about for Pink Floyd. Animals or Atom Heart Mother? But the Beady Eye one I thought it was a bad joke at first...and I still cannot believe that's going to be released... |
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Dec 7, 2010 13:01:02 GMT -5
Post by Bring It On Dan on Dec 7, 2010 13:01:02 GMT -5
I dont give a flying fuck about the album cover. At least its a bit light hearted and not doom and gloom.
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Dec 10, 2010 12:42:50 GMT -5
Post by bdiplayer on Dec 10, 2010 12:42:50 GMT -5
The album cover is fine....quirky and eccentric, like all great English rock-n-roll.
This could have been far worse......imagine if it had been called 'Coffee Table Album' or something, with a camp Liam standing in a lush mansion with his hand on his hip, with a stern stare direct to camera.......now that WOULD have been total sh*t.
I have no problems with the chosen album cover........moody shots of band members are grossly overdone and boring unless they capture the true spirit of the group, which is extremely rare to pull off successfully.
So far better to go with something weird-n-wonderful.
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Dec 10, 2010 13:25:23 GMT -5
Post by supersonic8587 on Dec 10, 2010 13:25:23 GMT -5
The album cover is fine....quirky and eccentric, like all great English rock-n-roll. This could have been far worse......imagine if it had been called 'Coffee Table Album' or something, with a camp Liam standing in a lush mansion with his hand on his hip, with a stern stare direct to camera.......now that WOULD have been total sh*t. I have no problems with the chosen album cover........moody shots of band members are grossly overdone and boring unless they capture the true spirit of the group, which is extremely rare to pull off successfully. So far better to go with something weird-n-wonderful. Quirky is a great word to describe the album cover. It tells me they're not taking themselves too seriously and having some fun with what they're doing. Let's face it, regardless of it being on the album cover, a picture of a girl riding a fucking crocodile (or alligator?) is completely ridiculous. |
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Dec 10, 2010 14:54:24 GMT -5
Post by NYR on Dec 10, 2010 14:54:24 GMT -5
remember the reaction to the title "the shock of the lightning?" it's like deja vu all over again...
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Post by gdforever on Dec 10, 2010 15:17:32 GMT -5
remember the reaction to the title "the shock of the lightning?" it's like deja vu all over again... Can someone find this thread for me? I am curious who it was and what the objection to TSOTL name was. it's a fine title and always was for me. Opinions will take care of themselves down the road. I wish people would stop bringing up TSOTL. It's just getting annoying now. I think people get it. They may change their minds. It's like beating a dead horse. Curse NL4E for bringing it up. Personally I don't find the album title bad. I was a bit disappointed that it refers back to Oasis and so doesn't stand on it's own. That is all I have to say about it. I've never been to keen on surrealism art so it isn't a shock to me that I don't like the cover art |
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Dec 10, 2010 17:08:42 GMT -5
Post by tomlivesforever on Dec 10, 2010 17:08:42 GMT -5
Yeah but its true, people did go fucking crazy about the title and since thats relevant to the discussion I don't really see the problem.
It only loosely refers to Oasis imo. No problem with that. It just say's to me. Different set up, still flat out. We don't actually know why its call that yet do we?
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Post by gdforever on Dec 10, 2010 20:04:52 GMT -5
Yeah but its true, people did go fucking crazy about the title and since thats relevant to the discussion I don't really see the problem. It only loosely refers to Oasis imo. No problem with that. It just say's to me. Different set up, still flat out. We don't actually know why its call that yet do we? As it stands now it seems to refer to Oasis. I would have liked for them to step away from the Oasis legacy. That has always been my opinion. I think it sounds like at least a second album title. With out it referring to Oasis it makes no sense. Different from what, still what? Now even if BDI does become a success this first album will always refer to Oasis. I want to judge BDI independent of Oasis...but they are making it difficult with stuff like this and Liams occasional quotes. You have to admit. |
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Dec 10, 2010 22:49:34 GMT -5
Post by hanofjoh99 on Dec 10, 2010 22:49:34 GMT -5
I think this first Beady eye record will always be compared to Oasis because it is the first post Oasis album kinda like when each Beatle released there first solo records. When Noel final gets around releasing his first solo record, that will be compared to Oasis as well. And only time will time whether this record can stand the test of time and be judged on it's own merit just like All things must and the rest of solo Beatle debuts
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Dec 10, 2010 23:43:46 GMT -5
Post by thedon on Dec 10, 2010 23:43:46 GMT -5
People that dislike the album cover have poor taste. It's great.
It's the music inside I worry about.
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Dec 11, 2010 0:42:48 GMT -5
Post by iwantmore on Dec 11, 2010 0:42:48 GMT -5
I personally creamed myself when i heard that DOYS lead single was 'The Shock of the Lightning'. I was like fucking hectic track name. Couldnt wait, and it was class.
Same thing happened with 'Bring the Light', I was expecting a fucking epic for a track with a name like that and BE's first showcase to the world. But unfortunately, it is a gross sounding track.
The album cover is a steaming pile of dog shit. Haven't a fucking clue what all thats about....but the album name is legit.
Look essentially here, I'm gonna have to buy the album and trip some LSD and listen to the whole thing from start to finish and then, just maybe, I might understand.
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Post by gdforever on Dec 11, 2010 11:26:43 GMT -5
I think this first Beady eye record will always be compared to Oasis because it is the first post Oasis album kinda like when each Beatle released there first solo records. When Noel final gets around releasing his first solo record, that will be compared to Oasis as well. And only time will time whether this record can stand the test of time and be judged on it's own merit just like All things must and the rest of solo Beatle debuts Yeah but I am think long-term. Of course as the release comes out they will be compared. But what about 10 years down the line? If BDI become a legitimate band in their own right this first record will always be a reference to Oasis. That is what I mean. |
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Dec 11, 2010 17:26:25 GMT -5
Post by hanofjoh99 on Dec 11, 2010 17:26:25 GMT -5
we'll just have to wait and see do we
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