looking back, first actual statement where they specifically said they were doing the album in full was about a week after? they did say from the start that they were "debuting the new record" on this tour
still, none of the show events on facebook were advertised as being full record shows and none of the venues advertised it as a tidal wave show/tour, the casual tbs fan not tuned in to social media all the time had no idea. i think thats at least a little shitty
Listened to FPU yesterday. Super heavy, and I love it. This is also great. This band is so consistent idk why I'm just now listening to them.
It blows my mind that so many have never given ETID a chance. But I love that everyone is getting into the past discography because of low teens
I wonder where this will chart - it would be cool to see them break the top 20. It seems to be getting great reviews, other than that RS Australia one, and fan feedback seems to be very positive.
Man, this was a drag to listen to. It's ok, but I instantly forgot what it sounded like the moment it finished. I haven't properly enjoyed a ETID album since Hot Damn! GP had it's moments, as did The Big Dirty. But everything since hasn't connected at all.
Hits has them at 16 right now, based solely on album sales. They're at 32 if you include streaming - seems like a huge difference. Building Album Sales Chart | HITS Daily Double
I wish I liked them more as LNIT and HD were essential in my early years and GP is a pretty fun record. I probably just grew out of them as my taste evolved. Those 2/3 initial albums are still essential listens for anyone getting into heavy music IMO.
I LOVED them from LNiT up through TBD and then kind of dropped off with NJA and EL, but FPU is their best/heaviest album, so give that another go.
I realized today that my top 3 bands, Thursday ETID and JEW, have only ever released an album the same year and that was 2001. Full Collapse, Last Night In Town, and Bleed American are so great. Btw LNIT needs more love it has some incredible songs on it
Can't remember the last time I listened to an album this frequently after its release. Also, I've undoubtedly inflicted permanent hearing damage with the volume I've been cranking it at.