Circa Survive - The Amulet (September 22, 2017) Album • Page 116

this is how you know it's a good album folks

 

Damn, Turnover was my least favorite of the year. It's always interesting to see not just different opinions, but polar opposite ones. But it's also interesting my favorite was still so close to it.

 

totally original joke over here ya'll

 

I laughed

 

Yeah I think Turnover did a good job with it. Was surprised by how much I enjoyed.

 

I totally get why people don't like it. What did you enjoy about PV? For me, this dropped my least favorite things about PV. That one still had a pop punk at times, especially the lyrics, and I feel that is all the way gone on this one. It's also brighter, and more introspective instead of angry, which I can relate to more in this phase of my life. (mid 20s, married, decent job, etc.)

 

I really liked the atmosphere and lyrics on Peripheral Vision. My biggest issue with it is the same as my biggest one with Good Nature though. Drums are very repetitive. I thought it was whatever for the one album. But having two albums like that I was kinda like "ehh...". I think I'd enjoy Turnover a lot more if they had a more diverse drummer. I do really like Peripheral Vision when I'm in the right mood though.

 

I get that. When the drums are good on a record, it can really elevate it for me (PBTT) but when they are repetitive, it doesn't bother me much, especially if everything else is sounding pretty fresh.

 

love the second verse of Never Tell A Soul its so smooth and groovy

 

"I siphon from you in ways I'm not" is such a great line. Never Tell a Soul probably should have been the second single instead of Rites, but from what others have said Rites really slaps live and it is a perfect song to compliment a Thrice tour. This album has anthony's best lyrics overall for certain though, i think most of us can agree. all his stuff has its ups and downs but the amulet still feels so mature and polished and fresh.

 

Cool to see Steve get his own interview.

 

This album has gotten me through what has been the worst four months of my life

 

Sorry to hear the times have been rough. I'm glad you've had this record though! Music is so therapeutic.

 

Hope you're healthy and holding up alright these days.

 

also hoping for the best for you, man

brings up a question i've had though: in rough times, what is it about music exactly that helps you guys? the solace of commiseration? a distraction? actual guidance? simple catharsis/pressure relief? for me its probably a mix of distraction and catharsis

 

Not feeling so alone in this world. I've been through a lot of the same shit Anthony has and our minds seem to function very similarly

 

It's something to get immersed in that demands personal interaction. It's inherently introspective but as a result of that introspection you can interact with others who have heard the same thing and interpreted it different ways which adds new depth.

 

Fuck, I love that.

 

So good

 

I really want a stripped down electronic drum EP from these dudes.
Really changes the sound of some of these songs. Especially when Brendan throws some extra noodling in there

 

yep this is my favorite band

 

Fantastic. The last two minutes are just wow. I like their outfits too

 

changed my avatar for the first time in at least a year

 

fuck. that video really went hard