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hmmm can’t decide if I want another or to stick strong to my “two singles” rule (which i barely ever stick to)
Okay I broke
Damn this is interesting, sounds great but all the production switches and pitched down vocals are quite a change. So intrigued for the album now
Animation reminds me a bit of Chad VanGaalens work also
just been doing some listening in advance of the gig tonight, forgot how much I love Rocket - the country elements are so well done, wouldn’t have thought his style leant itself to that vibe so well. House of Sugar still sounded great too, but forgot how much of that was about the production touches, warped vocals, background sounds etc, feel some of that material is slightly less strong when played live as straight-ahead indie
anyone see him in Newcastle last night?
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So the new album’s out today. I had a listen this morning, I liked it. Felt like he went a little heavy on the autotune this time around which is disappointing, but overall think it’s good. Last one was a big grower on me and I expect the same here. But damn I just really don’t like autotune, felt he used it minimally in the past and I could look past it, just hoping it won’t bother me too much on subsequent listens.
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How did you feel about it on Sportstar? As that’s one of my top 5 Alex tracks
I didn’t like it on Sportcar and rated that song very low. 
I have such mixed feelings about Rocket. On one hand it was one of my most-played albums within the year or two it came out, and the highs are incredible, but on the other it has a lot of songs that don’t do anything at all for me.
Really enjoying the album, found this a good read as well
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Got No Bitterness blaring in some powerful autumn sun, absolutely perfect
Need more time with the album as a whole but there’s some typical amazing songs and interesting production choices all over this thing
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Think this might be my album of the year?
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I really need to give it more love, thanks for the nudge
Think I always like his stuff on first listen, but don’t love it til a little bit down the line
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cross the sea makes me really emotional, not sure why
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Yeah a lot of the songs have wormed there way into my head over time. Doesn’t hurt that he sounds like Elliott Smith as well. Should probably listen to some of his other stuff.
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Alright Rivers Cuomo.
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Id say House of Sugar is his most complete album, but Rocket has the highest peaks
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*DSU
just found out the support for his full UK/Europe dates in March is gonna be Momma! that’s sold me on this gig, I was wanting to see them anyway so this is an excellent double bill
(warning: song contains Pavement reference)
@Ruffers especially as I know you’ll be as keen on this pairing as I am
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