randomly ended up checking this today and I'm mostly lukewarm on it but goddamn, "Dust Storm" is a heater. my favourite song by them since "Company of Strangers"
I like the comment that says “A real fan wouldn’t respond with “I can’t believe you’re going to quiz me” they’d just happily say the names of the songs.”
Stephen trying to co-opt the coolness of only slightly younger bands has led to some cool touring partners and covers. I approve.
My favorite Jenkins bit is how he is like a super enlightened empath who loves his fans more than any artist has ever loved their fans. The speeches he gives at live shows, including the one on the Summer Gods live album, are wild when you square them with everything else that is documented in first hand reports about him as a person.
thanks for sharing this, nick, what a nerd! haha srsly tho why you in an airport with a stack of 3EB records?
I think Dopamine is excellent. It’s like their Everything Will Be Alright in the End, where it might not be exactly the band’s classic/peak sound but the songs are varied, incorporate some new tricks, and are generally fun and pretty decent front to back.
It's been a while since I've listened but I really loved Dopamine (and Ursa Major). Didn't care for Screamer or Our Bande Apart, however.