I’m afraid the only way out of this endless loop is for Copeland to give a word on the new album. Until then, we’re stuck in this hellhole.
Listening to it right now too. It's snowing outside and it is perfect for weather like this. Can't wait for new music...
Beneath Medicine Tree - Most emotional In Motion - Most catchy Eat, Sleep, Repeat - Most dynamic You Are My Sunshine - Most gorgeous Ixora - Most everything
Agreed, although I'd say ESR, has some of their best songwriting and could rival in motion for catchiness. You hella right about Ixora being the most of everything.
ESR is my second favorite after Ixora. I love how it bridges the heaviness of the first two records with the softness of the last two.
I seem to remember him saying something about it in the past month or so. He said something to the effect of the album is 90% done, but the last 10% is always the hardest. I'm obviously paraphrasing, but I got the impression they were still working on it but close.
Y'all should check out this new album by Michael Flynn (formerly in the band Slow Runner). This track is especially giving me Copeland vibes: