I like this song better than 2020ad. Hopefully the context of the album pulls everything together. Still feels very cookie cutter.
They put a bad taste in my mouth when they trashed people for liking Hell or High Water more than their first record. I'll probably still listen to this though.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Refrain from posting if that's how you feel. 90% of the comments below me agree.
Most likely Aaron, but If I'm remembering the post correctly he made it seem like it was the entire band's feelings. His reputation being what it is though could have been only his too.
I don't like this single. Something, structurally, just sounds so disjointed and dissonant, but not in a clever or creative way.
This song is such an odd experience. Parts I like, parts that seem so disjointed and vocally a bit sloppy in places. It's very odd. Echo the above: the 2:40 bit is really good. I liked 2020AD much more on the second listen (a couple of months later) so hopefully I get used to this one too.
Tracklist: 1. Live Convinced 2. Broadway 3. 2020 AD 4. Hollowed Out 5. Maybe 6. Chains 7. Bright White Light 8. Blind Spots 9. Venture 10. Die Contrary
dont hate it but definitely felt like this band was capable of doing something super unique and special if they came back together.
Yeah I feel like I’m in the minority who likes this quite a bit. It’s not on the level of CNS or HOHW but still very enjoyable.
Hell or High Water is seriously so good. It's been 10 years since that album so I guess it's unfair to expect them to pick right up where they left off. Maybe the album will be better but the singles on their own don't do much for me.
Damn this thread is depressing.. anyways I love 2020 A.D. and Chains - preordered the vinyl too. As a fan of all of their records - I am stoked!