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The Menzingers - Hello Exile (October 4, 2019) Album • Page 62

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by OhTheWater, Mar 27, 2019.

  1. TJ Wells

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    I’m curious as to why Portland is called that. The only maybe reference I even see is in “cheap champagne and roses.”
     
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  2. MexicanGuitars

    Chorus’ Expert on OTIP Track #8 Supporter

    Maybe it’s Portland Maine
     
  3. [removed]

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    It’s definitely Portland, ME*


    * I have no idea if if’s Portland, ME
     
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  4. TJ Wells

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    No one gives a shit about Portland Maine.*

    * - I really want to go to Portland Maine.
     
  5. MexicanGuitars

    Chorus’ Expert on OTIP Track #8 Supporter

    Portland Maine confirmed
     
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  6. TJ Wells

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    I will say I think it’s odd they went with the circle for the cover and think it would look better taking up all the space.
     
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  7. AlwaysEvolving21

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    This is their best album front to back and I love RW and ATP a ton.
     
  8. marsupial jones

    make a bagel without the hole Prestigious

    Really enjoying the album, will definitely be a top 10 album for the year for me.

    Super specific and nit picky but I’m not a big fan of reminiscing on the past which is like the central focus of the album, but I can deal with it. I feel like they handled dealing with your 30’s and the past well enough on ATP and while this goes a bit deeper into that process and ended up with an awesome album, the overall idea of looking back at the past is not something I do or care about so I lose some of the meaning and connection to the songs.

    I was thinking “Strain Your Memory” was my favorite for awhile but I think I just like the beat / how it sounds. Lyrics wise it doesn’t really “hit” me.

    I think “Portland” might be my favorite, or the title track. Or “Anna”, that song is great.
     
  9. MexicanGuitars

    Chorus’ Expert on OTIP Track #8 Supporter

    They really are like five years away from writing the Little League album like in the Hard Times article
     
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  10. Slangster

    Won "Best Hog" at the Hog Shit Snarfing Contest Supporter

    Isn't reminiscing on the past the theme of every Menzingers album? Haha
     
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  11. Donnie Ruth

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    I saw them play in Portland, Maine a few months back and it was such a great time!

    We drove up from MA, had a crew of like 20 of us, and had a hell of a weekend! I hope it’s Portland, ME.
     
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  12. marsupial jones

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    I’m honestly not sure lol I’ve really only listened to this, ATP and RW. And I knew ATP was reminiscing-based from the start so I knew what to expect.

    I’ve also listened to OTIP but not as much as the others but looking back, yeah, that seems very reminiscent based too lol
     
  13. waking season

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    Portland, ME is an absolute blast, I also choose to believe it’s named for that
     
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  14. TJ Wells

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    You guys are mean.

    I hope they never say so it can be both.
     
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  15. Sybil

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    Really not a fan of the incredibly generic "whhooaa Oooooooo whoaaa Oooooo"'s in High School friend. It definitely detracts from the song imo.

    This album is alright.

    Not as good as ATP, about on par with RW (but RW is a much more interesting album than H.E. imo). Nothing competes with OTIP.

    HE 7.0
    ATP 8.0
    RW 7.5
    OTIP 9.5

    ....is about where I'd rank this atm.
     
  16. Michael Schmidt

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    My guess is that it was written in Portland, or the idea for the song came from being out there. I remember on his instagram and podcast talking about being out there for a bit during their downtime.
     
  17. TJ Wells

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    This album is super consistent, but it don’t think it has a mega high that I feel like every previous album had two of, at least. Weirdly, I think I Can’t Stop Drinking is the closest.
     
  18. TJ Wells

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    Mega highs:

    Mexican Guitars
    Casey
    Gates

    Asshole
    In Remission

    Lies
    ATP
    YWY
    Charlie but people won’t agree
    But fuck is this fun to sing along to
     
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  19. 333 GANG

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    This album has quite a few big time highs for me.
     
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  20. Signifire

    Headphones blaring three stacks Prestigious

    I Can’t Stop Drinking is for sure the standout for me. London Drugs and Farewell Youth are also highlights but overall this album doesn’t quite stack up to the previous three. Still great though. One of the most consistent bands making music.
     
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  21. The Lucky Moose

    Still A Threat Prestigious

    I do think Anna qualifies
     
  22. OhTheWater

    Let it run Supporter

    Oh boy that Pitchfork review. Today will be fun
     
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  23. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    Couldn't give a crap what that guy thinks lol
     
  24. Steeeve Perry

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    I agree with a lot of Cohen's takes but mainly in the emo realm. Outsider of that his tastes diverge from mine considerably - Menzingers, Manchester orchestra etc
     
  25. The Lucky Moose

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    I’m not going to read it but I assume it’s just his Dipset review with name and title changes
     
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