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Post by Plantpot on Feb 16, 2015 10:25:38 GMT -5
Had quite a few listens now and I'd go; Riverman - 10/10 In the Heat of the Moment - 7 The Girl with the X-Ray Eyes - 9 Lock All the Doors - 8 The Dying of the Light - 9 The Right Stuff - 9.5 While the Song Remains the Same - 8.5 The Mexican - 7.5 You Know We Can't Go Back - 8 The Ballad of the Mighty I - 8.5 Do the Damage - 7/10 ALBUM 8/10. Can see it only getting better on listens. You alleged that you listened to the album at least a week before it leaked; in fact, you claimed that you even bootlegged a copy for yourself but could not share it because you did not want to jeopardize your relationship with the person who shared it with you. Funnily enough, you also could not share any details from your first listen-- not because you were worried about sharing proprietary information-- but because you could not remember anything (not one lyric or memorable moment): link (http://live4ever.proboards.com/post/1172998/thread) In writing all of this, I am curious if this score is based on your first listen of the album, which you alleged took place at least a week prior to the leak, or after it leaked (your scores seemed to have shifted)? Are you now able to remember elements from the album when you were unable to remember anything from your first listen a week ago? |
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Post by dmp1681 on Feb 16, 2015 10:28:38 GMT -5
Riverman: 6.5
ITHOTM: 7
The Girl With X-Ray Eyes: 8.5
Lock All The Doors: 8
The Dying Of The Light: 7.5
The Right Stuff: 5
While The Song Remains The Same: 8.5
The Mexican: 7
You Know We Can't Go Back: 7.5
Ballad Of a The Mighty I: 8.
= 7.5
Good album with a few very good songs on it. Not as good as the 1st one but still better than a lot of stuff that's out there.
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Post by Manualex on Feb 16, 2015 10:33:00 GMT -5
Yeah they encoded 128 mb mp3s to 320. Well, this is like arabic for me  Think of a medium sized drink in a large cup, it gives you the hints of whats there but not the whole picture. |
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Post by lamboasis on Feb 16, 2015 10:36:53 GMT -5
Now I can't stop singing You know we can't go back!
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Post by magicman on Feb 16, 2015 10:50:59 GMT -5
"while the song remains the same" is the standout track on the album, hands down
others. . .
"you know we can't go back" - bass thumping "born to run" celebratory tune, borrowing from "the meaning of soul" a bit there in the chorus
"riverman" although a good song not strong enough for opening track imo
"lock all the doors" morning glory sounding guitar driven madness. love everything but the chorus. should be stronger imo
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Post by batfink30 on Feb 16, 2015 10:53:36 GMT -5
The more I listen to X Ray Eyes, the more I think it's an absolute classic. It's so tight with great chord changes and an incredible hook. If Bowie put it on his last album he'd be getting plaudits all over the place for it.
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Post by magicman on Feb 16, 2015 11:07:48 GMT -5
"the mexican" sweaty spit soaked version of ITHOTM on acid. groovy, cowbell knocking, sounds like rolling stones "bitch"
"the right stuff" love it. sounds like an underwater version of stereophonics "maybe tomorrow"
"ballad of the mighty i" is gripping pleasant on the ears with beautiful touches by johnny marr
"the dying of the light" is stellar. utterly enchanting moment in noel's career, when the guitar comes in @ 3:07 it immediately transports me. note similar to the outro noel plays on "slide away"
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Post by tonethestone1 on Feb 16, 2015 11:07:48 GMT -5
Had quite a few listens now and I'd go; Riverman - 10/10 In the Heat of the Moment - 7 The Girl with the X-Ray Eyes - 9 Lock All the Doors - 8 The Dying of the Light - 9 The Right Stuff - 9.5 While the Song Remains the Same - 8.5 The Mexican - 7.5 You Know We Can't Go Back - 8 The Ballad of the Mighty I - 8.5 Do the Damage - 7/10 ALBUM 8/10. Can see it only getting better on listens. You alleged that you listened to the album at least a week before it leaked; in fact, you claimed that you even bootlegged a copy for yourself but could not share it because you did not want to jeopardize your relationship with the person who shared it with you. Funnily enough, you also could not share any details from your first listen-- not because you were worried about sharing proprietary information-- but because you could not remember anything (not one lyric or memorable moment): link (http://live4ever.proboards.com/post/1172998/thread) In writing all of this, I am curious if this score is based on your first listen of the album, which you alleged took place at least a week prior to the leak, or after it leaked (your scores seemed to have shifted)? Are you now able to remember elements from the album when you were unable to remember anything from your first listen a week ago? I did use sound recorder app to record the album whilst I had first listen, I listened to Riverman but it wasn't that good quality so didn't listen to the rest until I downloaded the leaked one we all know have. The scores are based on me listening to the leaked version a few times, not the first listen. I remember The Right Stuff really sticking out as different and still think that now. Dying of the LIght was good but has since become one of my fave tracks. Riverman great. Tbh the whole album is great. |
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Post by LSF on Feb 16, 2015 11:31:39 GMT -5
8.5/10.
Best thing about it is most of the moments are far from Oasis. Don't think the old timey hooligans are gonna salivate over this one. Noel's burrowed himself a new path and has really let himself loose from HFB1 which now sounds kind of safe after hearing this.
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Post by alwaysnow on Feb 16, 2015 11:35:01 GMT -5
I think this is a much stronger album by Noel, improving a lot from NGHFB. Just a few listens and I already prefer it by a large margin, and I have to admit I wasn't expecting too much from the singles (I liked Ballad of the Might I but wasn't impressed with Heat of the Moment). I have yet to listen to it that thoroughly to rate the songs, but these are kind of my first impressions: Riverman - it's good, and I don't know jack about music theory but is Noel recycling the same chords? The beginning sounded to me like a few other songs he's written before, especially Broken Arrow. Granted, the vocal melody and instrumentation are different, but that threw me out a bit. Still, I liked it. In the Heat of the Moment - meh. The Girl with the X-Ray Eyes - I've seen around the forum that this song is seen as one of the weakest on the album, but I quite liked it. Lock All The Doors - Its biggest strength is also its weakness, if that makes sense. It appeals to my nostalgic side because it sounds so much like Definitely Maybe (of course it should, being from that era), but at the same time I feel it's misplaced in the album, he's literally 'chasing yesterday' here, and I prefer it when he explores new sounds. The Dying of the Light - I know this is blasphemy, but I find it to be quite boring. This is coming from a guy who thinks the likes of Talk Tonight and Shout It Out Loud are kinda dull, so take my opinion with a large pinch of salt  The Right Stuff - my absolute favorite on the album, really great song to chill to. I have nothing bad to say about this song, it's all praise. While The Song Remains The Same - sounds very interesting, I like the song's instrumentation, and it's the type of great songs Noel always seems to deliver. I like the solo. A highlight. The Mexican - I'm still torn apart in this one. I like some bits, some others I don't. I don't think Noel's voice works so good here. You Know We Can't Go Back - I quite love this song. It has that feel-good vibe that reminds me of the great Noel classics. For some reason, it reminds me of Step Out, and it's probably that good. I think it succeeds in recapturing the Oasis vibe, without sounding dated (sorry Lock All The Doors). Ballad Of The Mighty I - this one has definitely grown on my since I first listened to it. It's a good song, with nice vocals, a great vibe and some awesome moments. |
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Post by 0as1s on Feb 16, 2015 11:54:41 GMT -5
Firstly I think before reviewing the tracks I have to say a massive well done to Noel on his production of this album. A world away from his Heathen Chemistry effort and I can completely understand his comments about no other producers wanting to touch CY now. I just hope he ditches Sardy for good, Noel understands his work better than anyone else and he clearly now has the talent to combine his wonderful songwriting with lush production values. Now then onto the album itself:
Riverman - 10/10 Brilliant almost sleazy Noel. Up there with his best.
In the heat of the Moment - 6/10 At the time it first got played I would have given it a 7, but considering the instrumentation and unpredictability of this album, it really does sound like a step sidewards from NGHFB.
Girl with X-Ray Eyes - 7/10 not a classic IMO but I think it will go down in the future as one of those tracks that you would find hard to skip if it came on shuffle. It's a straight forward but enjoyable listen.
Lock all the Doors - 7/10 perhaps the current leak quality of this track lets it down a little but whilst it's clearly a good song, I don't think it's as massive as it could have been.
Dying of the Light - 9/10 Noel must be really regretting what happened with IIHAG now as this is the perfect way to build on the lovely foundations of his acoustic demos.
The Right Stuff - 9/10 Lost Souls era Doves becomes Push the Sky Away era Nick Cave. What's not to like?
While the song remains the Same - 9/10 Classy Noel and a brilliant solo to end.
The Mexican - 7/10 Looking at the forum it seems as though this is the marmite track of the album. Personally I think Noel just about does ultra poppy QOTSA well enough to justify a place on the album.
You know we can't go back - 4/10 the one that isn't clicking for me.
Ballad of the Mighty I - 8/10 Loved it ever since Day 1. Johnny Marr is superb on this track.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 12:14:17 GMT -5
The worst thing about this album is getting used to all the new acronyms for the songs.
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Post by warewolf95 on Feb 16, 2015 12:20:05 GMT -5
HO-LEE-FUCK! I just heard the album for the first time last night at around 1 in the morning. Very appropriate setting/time if you ask me  I was absolutely blown away. THIS is the quality we expect from Noel. I can't be the only one that thinks the version of The Dying Of The Light is AT LEAST as good as Wonderwall. It literally screams "Wonderwall Pt. 2" to me. The first 5 or 6 tracks are flat-out excellent. The rest are fine but rely more on their sonic experimentation, imo. Nothing wrong with that. My biggest issue, however, is that Lock All The Doors isn't longer. I need that song to be longer. IT gets stuck in my head and then I have to press repeat, haha Overall, the album actually reminds me alot of some Paul Weller for some reason..... 9/10. Easy. And Im a huge HFB1 fan GREAT FUCKING FANTASTIC JOB NOEL!!!!!!!!! I can honestly say I was GRINNING from ear to ear almost the whole time I listened to it. I literally was trying to make myself stop and I just couldn't. I was scremaing in my head and damn near hyperventilating like an asthmatic school girl. My litmus test for new Noel is "Is it as good as his stuff on DBTT?" This albums takes DBTT, straps it to a nuke and sends it to the sun with a middle finger. I'm the kinda person that almost always hypes for an album and then doesn't listen to it for 2 years until the next one comes out. This is the first time since Rush's "Clockwork Angels" in 2012 I have felt so great about an album.  This makes me really happy love the enthusiasm!!! I missed the Oasis boat and it makes me really proud to be able to trumpet the success of a new Galalgher-related album as a fan, lol |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Feb 16, 2015 12:21:44 GMT -5
The worst thing about this album is getting used to all the new acronyms for the songs. I know right! Someone was going on about WTSRTS and in my mind I was just like:  ? |
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Post by Plantpot on Feb 16, 2015 12:38:35 GMT -5
You alleged that you listened to the album at least a week before it leaked; in fact, you claimed that you even bootlegged a copy for yourself but could not share it because you did not want to jeopardize your relationship with the person who shared it with you. Funnily enough, you also could not share any details from your first listen-- not because you were worried about sharing proprietary information-- but because you could not remember anything (not one lyric or memorable moment): link (http://live4ever.proboards.com/post/1172998/thread) In writing all of this, I am curious if this score is based on your first listen of the album, which you alleged took place at least a week prior to the leak, or after it leaked (your scores seemed to have shifted)? Are you now able to remember elements from the album when you were unable to remember anything from your first listen a week ago? I did use sound recorder app to record the album whilst I had first listen, I listened to Riverman but it wasn't that good quality so didn't listen to the rest until I downloaded the leaked one we all know have. The scores are based on me listening to the leaked version a few times, not the first listen. I remember The Right Stuff really sticking out as different and still think that now. Dying of the LIght was good but has since become one of my fave tracks. Riverman great. Tbh the whole album is great. Interesting. Well, I am waiting until the official release. Reading through some of the fan reviews is tiding me over. |
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Post by Riverman on Feb 16, 2015 12:43:19 GMT -5
8.5/10. Best thing about it is most of the moments are far from Oasis. Don't think the old timey hooligans are gonna salivate over this one. Noel's burrowed himself a new path and has really let himself loose from HFB1 which now sounds kind of safe after hearing this. |
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Post by mememe26 on Feb 16, 2015 12:54:10 GMT -5
People rating songs off this album along side Noels greatest songs is fuckin' cringeworthy. I fuckin' love Noel, but there's songs on this album that if Beady Eye or anyone else released would be slated by some on here yet as it's Noel it's bein' hailed.
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Post by glider on Feb 16, 2015 13:01:40 GMT -5
People rating songs off this album along side Noels greatest songs is fuckin' cringeworthy. I fuckin' love Noel, but there's songs on this album that if Beady Eye or anyone else released would be slated by some on here yet as it's Noel it's bein' hailed. I know some people may compare Riverman to DLBIA. Riverman is amazing but DLBIA is in a completely different ballpark. DLBIA is a rock ballad while Riverman is a traditional Noel ballad but slowed down and given a jazzy blues coat of paint. |
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Post by captaincrankshaft on Feb 16, 2015 13:57:54 GMT -5
Ok - after the first 6/7 listens yesterday, apart from Riverman and a couple of others, I thought he'd f*cked it. Really dissapointed. Then I slept on it and listened again at 4 this morning and it sounded much, much better so here's my scores:
Riverman 11/10
In The Heat 7
X-ray Eyes 7
Lock The F*cking Doors 9
Dying Light 8
Right Stuff 9
Songs The Same 9
Mexican 7
Cant Go Back 7
Mighty I 9
Overall I absofuckinlutely love the sax and the solos and the grooves of Riverman and The Right Stuff. Quite atmospheric in places. Very good LP.
I can imagine the needle being brought down on the vinyl version then Riverman starts...wow...
Solid 8/10
Is that...Comic Sans?  Yes it is. I always, always use the comic one on a sunday or whatever the fucking day was when i did it. On a tuesday I use the impact one but today is mo nd ay so i m mi xin g it u p a b it. |
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Post by NYR on Feb 16, 2015 14:17:55 GMT -5
Upon first listen, I really enjoyed the pace and flow with the track listing. It feels less like a collection of songs and more like a defined album. I sort of, kind of felt similar with NGHFB, but much more so with this record. What I appreciate most is that it sounds like Noel is coming into his own as a solo artist. He isn't trying to sound like anybody else (or the person/songwriter he used to be in Oasis), which is a big step in the right direction for him. It's a good thing he chose to produce the record himself instead of hiring Dave Sardy again—Chasing Yesterday has a crisper, more defined and far more reserved sound than any of the records he cut with Sardy (which were muddled with more reverb than necessary). Chasing Yesterday is a solid record, and a perfect record for Noel to make at this point in his career. It's much more of a statement of who he is as a solo artist (and where he's headed) than NGHFB. From first impressions, my favorite tracks were Riverman, You Know We Can't Go Back, The Dying of the Light, and Lock All The Doors. I thought the only weak track was The Right Stuff—though that can change over time. (Also, am I the only one who really wants to hear Rita do a cover of Dying of the Light?) |
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Post by matt on Feb 16, 2015 14:55:40 GMT -5
As someone who couldn't understand why DGSS became shit as soon as HFB came out, can someone please explain why this album is being rated as "far better" than HFB but only getting 7 off the same reviewer? So now HFB is Noel "playing it safe and boring" and is a 5 or 6, where as at the time it was superb and best since BHN? Crazy how your lots opinions of former albums change so rapidly because you get new material Who gives a shit? Just let people enjoy it for fucks sake and stop being so pedantic. And I'm sick of all these posts saying 'if Beady Eye had released it everyone would slate it'. |
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Post by longwaytorun on Feb 16, 2015 15:20:55 GMT -5
Not that it's without great songs, but it's nowhere near a great album. Lets not kid ourselves. For the love of me I can't understand the praise for The Dying of the Light. It reminds me of Everybody's on the Run. A long, half written song with slick production trying to hide the fact that it sucks. 6 good songs and 4 bad songs. I can live with that. Noel is married and has kids, so the days of releasing classic albums is over.
Garbage bin songs:
The Girl with X-Ray Eyes The Dying of the Light The Right Stuff The Mexican
Songs that will live on:
Riverman In the Heat of the Moment Lock All the Doors While the Song Remains the Same You Know We Can't Go Back Ballad of the Mighty I
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Post by LlAM on Feb 16, 2015 15:22:19 GMT -5
This didn't go in the review thread because....?
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Post by vito81 on Feb 16, 2015 15:29:20 GMT -5
This didn't go in the review thread because....? All trolls want its 1 minute of glory... |
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Post by carlober on Feb 16, 2015 15:29:17 GMT -5
And I'm sick of all these posts saying 'if Beady Eye had released it everyone would slate it'. This. Fuckin' hell, grow up. Why can't people enjoy the damn songs without dragging Beady Eye, Liam's voice, accusations of fanboyism and all that shit into the discussion? Just press play on your record player and shut up |
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