#56

Really not sure on this new Vampire Weekend, ‘it’s aggressively uncool’ in places is probably the best way I can describe it. Some great songs but a lot of cheese thrown in, perhaps too much.

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#57

New split EP on Disintegration State from me and @Elights

We each produced then remixed each other’s tracks. Bass and rhythm heavy IDM / D&B / twisted house with that movie’s themes as an inspiration

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#58

A Certain Ratio have put out a B-sides and rarities compilation called acr:box. That’ll serve nicely as the soundtrack to my afternoon before their show tonight at Islington Assembly Hall!

#59

What are people’s views on the Vampire Weekend album? I think there is plenty to enjoy but it’s a bit overlong and unfocused after the brilliance of the last one. Seems to take a dip in the middle with great songs at the start and the end, but maybe those in the middle will grow on me. Still better than any album with that cover deserves to be though.

#60

Only listened once, and not overly taken so far.

#62

Really not sure on this new Vampire Weekend, ‘it’s aggressively uncool’ in places is probably the best way I can describe it. Some great songs but a lot of cheese thrown in, perhaps too much.

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#63

It’s definitely too long and too scattergun, but I reckon a 40 minute version with the best 12 songs would be a fine album.

#64

Even have a new producer for the first time in 15 years and it still sounds the same.

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#65

Anyone got an opinion on this new Vampire Weekend album then?

#66

Not heard it but guessing it’s shit.

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#67

See above. I think it’s got some great songs on it but the effect is blunted a bit by all the stylistic changes and the fact that it is at least 5 songs too long. Starts really strong and has a couple of great songs at the end (especially the last one). Bit of a dip in the middle.

#68

Really not sure on this new Vampire Weekend, ‘it’s aggressively uncool’ in places is probably the best way I can describe it. Some great songs but a lot of cheese thrown in, perhaps too much.

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#69

The Patience album is great - full of synth-pop bangers.

#70

Absolutely banging stuff, this.

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#71

Cheers pal! :smiley:

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#72

Doing a spot of casual bed dancing to it, as i type.

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#73

Never heard it called that before

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#74

There is No Other from Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi is very good, quite powerful folk music. My favourite album of a strong week.

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#75

Been enjoying this too. The European feel to the music really suits her. Nabbed some tickets to her Edinburgh show in December.

#76

I think it is great album.

There are a few skippable songs but by and large it’s filled with interesting guitar pop music.