Thanks for the VPN tip. Didn't think Fireworks would be the thing that prompted me to join the 21st century and get a VPN. But here we are. Somehow this is nothing like I was thinking it would sound like and exactly what I thought this would sound like at the same time. Really liking it so far.
Machines Kept You Alive is simultaneous what I thought this would sound like and completely out of left field.
If anyone wants to grace my inbox, I would be greatly appreciative! Edit: followed previous instructions and am now listening. Fireworks forever!
Seconding Machines Kept You Alive being exactly what you’d expect while also being so out there. Holy fuck that’s what I needed after Demitasse.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH One of my favorite bands ever. What a great way to start 2023 I don't know how to listen now but maybe i'll just wait until tomorrow (but I also want to listen now) hm
Two spins through and it's excellent. Such a great progression from Gospel and OCL. Excited for more people to listen and see what they think. It's very cool to see a band that I've been listening to for a while now progress and make music that's subject matter and sound mature instead of slightly adjusting the same formula. I don't know if there are too many like them that I found through AP that have done so.
Also - I think Demitasse coulda fit anywhere in this album and it would've been great, but don't miss it not being there.