Really bummed that all of the posts in here were about a new song and not TLJ. I tried to resist, but I listened. I dig it. The flow from this into the Grey is an interesting sequencing choice. Either way, I am still hype for the rest of the record.
I forgot "The Grey" is track 2 on this thing, going to put these in a playlist and listen to the flow, seems like it would be weird.
Ah, they’re an electronic group haha... I’m honestly not too familiar with a lot of electronic stuff lol, makes sense
Yeah just did it myself, not bad at all. To be honest I get bored easier with albums that don't do different things throughout it. I like diversity in an album while also keeping it semi consistent, that's why I love the new Foxing record, the songs are pretty different from each other, but all have a similar undertone to them which makes it a cohesive album, while also being diverse. Also want to add that I enjoyed "The Grey" more when going from "Only Us" to it.
I’m listening to it on Apple Music as well. I just find it a tad jarring that the feedback is slowly fading out on Only Us and then The Grey kind of abruptly starts. I prefer cleaner transitions. A few more seconds would have done it. But that’s just a personal thing. And definitely a minor quibble. But obviously the song had just ended when I wrote my post so it was the freshest thing on my mind. Edit: I realize that “sequencing” in my initial post was probably an inartful word choice. I wasn’t referring to anything stylistic about Only Us being followed by The Grey. I meant that the actual transition from Only Us to The Grey was an interesting choice.
I’m well aware of Thrice’s experimentation, but I still never thought they’d take something like this synth line on an opening track of an LP This is executed so well and Dustin’s lyrics are 2/2 for me. Maybe I can actually successfully order the vinyl now?
This is a strange track. Goes in a lot of different directions. Really enjoy the last minute and a half. Dustin sounds realllly good there
As a rather casual Thrice fan I dig this a lot. Kind of reminds me of Anberlin's Vital. They were able to add electronic elements while still maintaining a heavy rock vibe and it worked really well.
The sigh was my initial reaction. I've listened to it 10 times since, and I'm still torn. I like parts of this song, but something just isn't coming together. To echo a few others, the production sounds muddled on these first two songs. I've never believed in piecemeal production, especially when Palmquist just produced your best sounding record.