Gang of Youths - angel in realtime (February 25, 2022) • Page 17

I think this is *clearly* better than GFIL. and I *loved* GFIL. but this the music is so gorgeous, and the writing is SO much better, imo. Not a single song that is less than great on this album. Miraculous album.

 

I love both records and I could see someone making a case for both GFIL and AIRT being their best. I think a lot of people still love the guitar driven and cathartic release on GFIL.

I know it’s too early to think next record, but AIRT is a very specific record with a very specific theme/topic and a very specific use of samples of to tie in his father’s heritage. It’ll be cool to see where they go from here (and I know that could be years away).

 

Hope things get better soon

Album will be here when you’re ready - think you’ll really love it when the time is right.

 

GFIL is one of my favorites of the past decade and I think AIRT is a massive step up. Pretty amazing what they've done on this one.

 

Brothers is one of my songs of the year, and the ending of the album hits me like a train every time i hear it.

And it's six in the morning
And England is storming
My wife is asleep and
We're thinking of children
I wish you could meet them

 

Also shout out Daniel Ricciardo for not only being name checked, but providing backing vocals and percussion. Did not expect that when i read the liner notes. Very cool.

 

There is an in studio making of video he did where he’s all giddy showing some of the stuff he did. Likely still on YouTube

 

If you haven’t tried their previous release, GFIL, you might be in a better situation for that one. Totally a guess though & not trying to impose this band on ya. but that record is something special as far as encouraging positivity & hope during times of turmoil

 

so bummed i’ll be out of town when they’re here (i’ll be seeing NIN so not crushed but still)

 

NIN are a bucket list band for me, enjoy every second!

 

Just found out these are playing my city on Saturday and not only do I have plans, but tickets are basically all gone other than expensive resellers markets. Gutted.

 

Seeing em for the third time in Philly!

 

Every single time. This part really destroys me.

 

I really like the “and God is forgiving” line at the end too.

 

This is nice.

 

My vinyl is finally arriving today

 

I think same

 

Mine is out for delivery as well!

 

spirit boy, forbearance and Deepest Sighs are currently in a cage match for my favourite song by this motherfucking band

 

Anyone have/heard the A Fantastic Death demo/Angel of 8th altversion?

 

Spirit Boy is so phenomenal

 

Hand of God and Goal of the Century end this thing perfectly. The “olderrrrrr, wiser now” part in HoG is so good. The last few lines in particular on Goal of the Century keep hitting me

 

the bonus track a fantastic death is so beautiful, man