Album Discussion Thread (merged)

[Jeff]

http://www.pandora.com/davematthewsband

Album is back up again...

[Stargrazer]

How long you think they will leave those links? I thought that was a couple days away still...

[Jeff]

I think they decided to push the date up...

[awg5053]

There ya go dan

[tidesox28]

Dude, I was just going to post this.

[Dwill26]

I am seriously about to faint. Ill see you guys in an hour or so.....

[awg5053]

I am seriously about to faint. Ill see you guys in an hour or so.....


ive been listening since this morning...been through the album 4 times now haha

[Jeff]

I am seriously about to faint. Ill see you guys in an hour or so.....


Yeah listen to it all the way through Dan. Enjoy yourself.

[jmsb]

cool! thanks Jeff

[antmarching07]

Well great. Now I feel like a ******r for downloading the April sessions.... lol

[Kim]

I cannot wait to have the chance to dance to Alligator Pie this summer.

[awg5053]

i would love to hear a banjo on alligator pie

[Jeff]

Love the extra strings on My Baby Blue...

[Dwill26]

Time Bomb is all I had hoped for, Squirm is fantastic, Alligator Pie is one of the coolest songs I have ever heard, Spaceman studio is amazing.

God Damn they are all incredible. I can not get over this. I can't wait to have a hard copy of this :biggrin:

[Jeff]

What did you think of Tim on acoustic on Lying in the Hands of God Dan?

[Dwill26]

What did you think of Tim on acoustic on Lying in the Hands of God Dan?

I have listened to Lying In The Hands Of God the most so far. I absolutely love it. Dave and Carter (?) during the chorus gives me chills and Timmy is incredible as usual. Amazing song. Amazing album.

My God I have never been on this much of a DMB high before, even after a concert :lol:

[Alice]

God Damn they are all incredible. I can not get over this. I can't wait to have a hard copy of this :biggrin:

i'm not even gonna bother tring to come up with a response. i'll just stick with what you said!

[Dwill26]

I am really excited to see this played next Monday start to finish. Awesome

[wastingmytime]

How long will BWGGK be on Pandora before they take it off???

[Jeff]

I am not sure how long. I think it will be up for a few days atleast...

[wastingmytime]

im wondering if itll be up until June 2nd???

[seekupcanuck420]

I am really excited to see this played next Monday start to finish. Awesome



its not going to be played start tio finish bud

everything from their latest hits on their brand-new album, 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King,' to your timeless favorites.


Its going to be like Roseland 4 years ago re the album release party for Stand Up not everything off Stand Up was played

this album is solid

loving squirm

[Dwill26]

its not going to be played start tio finish bud

everything from their latest hits on their brand-new album, 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King,' to your timeless favorites.


Its going to be like Roseland 4 years ago re the album release party for Stand Up not everything off Stand Up was played

this album is solid

loving squirm

David R lied to me, sonovabitch :lol:

Either way, that web cast will be sick :boings:

[tidesox28]

ive been listening since this morning...been through the album 4 times now haha

Thanks for the heads-up, man. Appreciate that.

[Jeff]

Either way, that web cast will be sick :boings:

Live in HD on FUSE. I am really looking forward to that...

Nice to see it streaming on HULU in high quality for people that don't have FUSE HD. I know HULU will do a good job with it.

[Kim]

I still can't believe you get Fuse HD. I have it on digital cable but not HD.

[dmbphillies]

The whole album is pandora now... unless my computer magically made it appear before the 28th

[antmarching07]

So I wasn't a fan of Seven...not a lot of us were...but I think this proved us wrong lol

[Dwill26]

Live in HD on FUSE. I am really looking forward to that...

Nice to see it streaming on HULU in high quality for people that don't have FUSE HD. I know HULU will do a good job with it.

I still can't believe you get Fuse HD. I have it on digital cable but not HD.

I dont get FUSE at all. Thank God for HULU :dbud:

I just hope the "Limited Commercial Interuption" from HULU is during the song breaks

[tidesox28]

So I wasn't a fan of Seven...not a lot of us were...but I think this proved us wrong lol

Actually, listening to "Seven" right now. Big fan.

[jmsb]

Live in HD on FUSE. I am really looking forward to that...

Nice to see it streaming on HULU in high quality for people that don't have FUSE HD. I know HULU will do a good job with it.

and for people that dont have either like me there is generous people like you who will maybe dvr it and upload to dmbontv/wds :lol:

[jmsb]

Tim on acoustic is great, ive been hoping for tht since last tour, maybe he'll start playing on other songs too!

At first I didnt like the way Dave sang lithog but it really is spot on..and towards the very end Roi does that little interpolation hes done for ever on AATW

[Dwill26]

and for people that dont have either like me there is generous people like you who will maybe dvr it and upload to dmbontv/wds :lol:

If I knew how I would buddy :lol:

In other news, #41 is really getting tested as my all time favorite song right now...LIHOG is reaaaaaaly giving it a run for its money.... We will see how it holds up in the coming months haha

[jmsb]

If I knew how I would buddy :lol:

In other news, #41 is really getting tested as my all time favorite song right now...LIHOG is reaaaaaaly giving it a run for its money.... We will see how it holds up in the coming months haha

jaja nothing beats 41 though

[tidesox28]

Is there a bonus track at the end of "You and Me?" Just like something extra?

[whatsthatsound]

I seem to only have FTWII as an option in pandora?

[Sodamnlucky1992]

I seem to only have FTWII as an option in pandora?
Yea me too. Am I missing something?

[tidesox28]

http://www.pandora.com/davematthewsband

is the link I'm using. Is that what you have?

[Donny Shetlend]

are all the other songs on there?? I cannot find them

[ThestonE24]

im not seeing the album up? just funny thw way it is?

[Dwill26]

HMMMM well it appears that if you go and type in that URL now you can only get FTWII....someone made an uh oh at Pandora earlier today

[ThestonE24]

Well of course, as soon as Jason gets wind of this, they gotta take it down. Everyones against me!

[Jeff]

Yeah it is definitely down for now... Weird. For those of you that didn't see it the whole album was there.

[Sodamnlucky1992]

This is insanely dumb. I want to hear the songs NOW!

[Dwill26]

Yeah it is definitely down for now... Weird. For those of you that didn't see it the whole album was there.

Well it was amazing while it lasted :lol:

[cchsbigc]

Listening right now, only at Squirm....

Right now, my favorite is Squirm, closely followed by Grux and LiTHoG

(Edit: Still working for me)

[Alice]

i just refreshed my page, and they are all still there...

[Dwill26]

i just refreshed my page, and they are all still there...
Put in the URL in a different tab and it will disappear.

[Kim]

Is there a bonus track at the end of "You and Me?" Just like something extra?
I think you might be right. Good catch.

[Donny Shetlend]

are they different from the april sessions?

[Shawn5961]

I've only got FTWII up on mine.

[Alice]

Put in the URL in a different tab and it will disappear.

no thanks, don't want to chance it going away :lol:

[cchsbigc]

Mine stopped for about 12 seconds, then kicked back on

[jmsb]

ok im not turning off my computer or refreshing my browser till june2

[Dwill26]

ok im not turning off my computer or refreshing my browser till june2

haha Me either. Seriously :lol:

[Sodamnlucky1992]

This is so r-tarded

[tidesox28]

haha Me either. Seriously :lol:

me too. maybe june 1st. maybe

[cchsbigc]

I am afraid to leave my computer at this point

[opieumm]

Am I missing something? The only song there is Funny The Way It Is...

[tidesox28]

loving "Alligator Pie'

[cchsbigc]

Just got to Timebomb.....definitely got the obligatory F-bomb

[ThestonE24]

This isnt fair!!! DAMNIT!!!

[antmarching07]

I'm not closing Safari until June 2nd now lol

[cchsbigc]

Absolutely amazing...my mind is definitely blown

[Alice]

loving "Alligator Pie'

me too. it has a very john butler trio sound to it!

[Miller's Bar]

Well this is great...I've heard FTWII enough time...I want new stuff
Damn you Pandora and your indecisiveness to put it up or take it down!

[ThestonE24]

Ehh its ok, I havent even touched the April cuts really. SOOOO ill just wait til Tuesday then stream it. As for now i got Sugar Will from LT2 playing. Thats good enough for me.

[Kim]

So, I've kept the tab open since earlier but for some reason now the only song I can play is Why I Am. (I haven't clicked Funny yet - it was the one I didn't listen to on Pandora.)

[jmsb]

So, I've kept the tab open since earlier but for some reason now the only song I can play is Why I Am. (I haven't clicked Funny yet - it was the one I didn't listen to on Pandora.)

same things happened to me ..i can see them all but cant listen..my guees is that there is too many people streaming at the same time...

[jmsb]

oh-oh! Now i can see all tracks but onlylisten to FTWII..looks like someone at pandora screwed up!

[tidesox28]

It was great while it lasted, though. Can't wait for June 2nd

[Kim]

It was great while it lasted, though. Can't wait for June 2nd
It sure was. Our reward for being home on a Friday night. :lol:

I'm still pathetically leaving the tab open and randomly clicking the songs.

[tidesox28]

Just did the same thing. Refreshing every so often. Opening up new browsers.

[tidesox28]

Once I clicked on FTWII and got all excited for nothing

[madhatter]

Glad I got to hear it all before it went away...that's some good stuff.

Looks like someone definitely made an oopsie when they were putting up the "new" video (which is just the one from when the fans were invited in and heard Grux->Shake Me Like a Monkey).

[Darwin]

I still haven't heard half the album but I was sqirming repeatedly the last couple of days on youtube and I get home from work and its gone! :pissed: Then I catch Pandora through this thread for about 30 mins. which is sweet but I'm still not playing the stuff I haven't heard but now its all gone and I want more SQUIRM :pissed:

[madhatter]

Strangely, it still is available in this browser (even after closing and reopening a few times), but I just see FTWII when i go to the site in a different browser.

[Kim]

I wonder if it has to do with the browser's cache setting.

[jmsb]

did anyone get to hear you & me? is there abonus by any chance..or maybe that will only be on the actual cd

[Kim]

did anyone get to hear you & me? is there abonus by any chance..or maybe that will only be on the actual cd
Okay at the end of You and Me there was silence for a while (20 secs maybe?) and then an instrumental started. It was not very long.

[Miller's Bar]

My firefox only shows FTWII
My safari doesn't show anything!

What is going on Pandora

[Kim]

I can still see all the songs in the tab I've left open but I can only play Funny the Way It Is.

[jmsb]

sweet, thanks kim!

[CrazyEazy]

How did the stream compare to april sessions?? can some one compare it for me??

[Jeff]

It was better for sure... Small improvements made in a lot of different places. There was more strings in My baby Blue. The Sax in the beginning of Why I Am that doesn't seem to fit was missing so that was good. Everything just sounded slightly tighter...

[CrazyEazy]

It was better for sure... Small improvements made in a lot of different places. There was more strings in My baby Blue. The Sax in the beginning of Why I Am that doesn't seem to fit was missing so that was good. Everything just sounded slightly tighter...

cool im excited about it even more now thanks!!

[many muchmooses]

i liked the sax in the beginning. it had that younger Leroi style to it.. idk

[joyrider86]

You and Me such a sweet sweet song, i cant stop listening to it...

Aligator Pie = Fusion of Cornbread + Bayou = Amazing

Dive In is great its another one i put on repeat for a couple runs.

I was expecting more from LITHOG but its still a good one.

Its definately the best album in YEARS.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[One_AntMarching]

i caught the streamearlier, and damn is this album good. lithog is probably my favorite song now. The whole song blew me away. the acoustic guitars were perfect, and the chorus kicked total ass. Squirm was also an instant classic. Baby blue has to be their most genuine studio track. grux was very pleasent and was a group effort with leroi taking the lead

[cchsbigc]

Squirm was definitely the most badass

[George]

one more comparison - guitar in Spaceman (the part under "oh oh, yeah, yeah, etc.") sounds a little like the one in RHCP "Snow (Hey Oh)"...

[BeachBall27]

I was able to catch this (bombarded with text messages "GO TO PANDORA NOW! ALBUM IS UP!") and I am very impressed!

[Stargrazer]

I saw but couldn't listen. I guess it's best for me, said I was going to wait until the super-deluxe upsized happy meal was in my hot lil' hands but these leaks are making it HARD!

[Dave I]

Figures. I actually go out on a Friday night and this is what happens. haha

[pastor.joele]

I guess i missed all the action. Bummer. Glad it has received such high praise though. Makes me even more excited!

[Sodamnlucky1992]

Wasnt the album supposed to be broadcasted on the 26th? So maybe someone made the mistake of putting it up early and then they realized that it was up and took it down. I guess we'll just have to wait three more days.

[NicKosior740]

I just checked tonight, and it is all up!

They sound SO much different from The April Sessions, IT'S AMAZING!!!

http://www.pandora.com/davematthewsband

Go listen! Immediately! Don't give me that June 2nd nonsense, this is officially released, it's the real album, GO LISTEN!!!!!

[NicKosior740]

HOLY SHIT! SEVEN IS AWESOME!!!

I really thought it was going to suck, based on The April Sessions...

I'm glad I was wrong!!!!!!!!!!

[NicKosior740]

By the way... Yes, Time Bomb is still the best, you won't argue that away from me...

"Relax....."

[gmerrill64]

Lyin in the Hands of God is tight

[jmsb]

nice thanks for the heads up!

[NicKosior740]

You're welcome!! I'm so glad I checked!!

[jmsb]

yea me too..the quality is great!

[jmsb]

Im trying to spot any differences from last time but i dont really think there is any

[NicKosior740]

Ahh, did you catch it the last time Pandora popped up?

[NicKosior740]

Banjo behind the chorus on Spaceman is SICK!!!

[skittles]

Anyone else think the last good album was BTCS? I miss those rich meaningful lyrics and eclectic guitar progressions dave used to write. Ever since Ballard took the helm of DMB's album production they've gone down hill.

[NicKosior740]

You aren't going to bring me down! Don't Try!

If you like BTCS, listen to Squirm on Pandora... It's sick, reminds me of DDTW...

[NicKosior740]

Just a thought... BTCS is the greatest album made in the history of man, nothing compares to it... I think this is a discussion for another thread in another section of this forum, but I really think Squirm sounds like a missing track from BTCS... Just my thoughts, and I think others have expressed similar thoughts as well...

[jmsb]

HOLY SHIT! SEVEN IS AWESOME!!!



yeah im starting to get into this one but the little piano fills suck lol

Ahh, did you catch it the last time Pandora popped up?

yep! didnt listen all the way through though...

Anyone else think the last good album was BTCS? I miss those rich meaningful lyrics and eclectic guitar progressions dave used to write. Ever since Ballard took the helm of DMB's album production they've gone down hill.

the Lillywhite sessions/BS are good too, BWGK isnt as good but it is ok, has some bad songs, its short of jams, cheesy lyrics but also great songs and solid lyrics, well structured grooves...listen to squirm and time bomb

[jmsb]

Just a thought... BTCS is the greatest album made in the history of man, nothing compares to it... I think this is a discussion for another thread in another section of this forum, but I really think Squirm sounds like a missing track from BTCS... Just my thoughts, and I think others have expressed similar thoughts as well...

squirm is incredible.

[NicKosior740]

Agreed.

[Chandler84]

Why ?! Pandora is blocked by the firewall of my society :pissed:

My Home -2hours :biggrin:

[pastor.joele]

This is amazing.

[CrazyEazy]

I have had to listen to this album many of times with the exception of a few songs... to actually get into it.. it doesn't hit me as a 1 time listen and it has me.. not at all.. this album is nothing I was expecting from them... but I do like it.... I am not sure i like seven though... but a few more listens wont hurt... thats all just M.O. though sooo....

[CrazyEazy]

By the way... Yes, Time Bomb is still the best, you won't argue that away from me...

"Relax....."

I love this song and i can see it as a major closer with some sick extended play!!!

[Grinchbfd]

First - thanks for the heads up on Pandora.....

I listened to the entire album........ everyone has opinions. When it comes to the greatest band on this little blue marble I only listen to my own....

I LOVE IT ALL....... I can't drink fast enough. Some day this will all be gone live so take a deep breath and ENJOY.:praise::praise:

[Dave I]

First - thanks for the heads up on Pandora.....

I listened to the entire album........ everyone has opinions. When it comes to the greatest band on this little blue marble I only listen to my own....

I LOVE IT ALL....... I can't drink fast enough. Some day this will all be gone live so take a deep breath and ENJOY.:praise::praise:

I agree. Everyone has opinions, and I only value my own in things I like.

However, our opinions coincide on this. I'm blown away by this album. I wish I could like personally thank DMB for this. Seriously, this is amazing. :kim:

[greystreetkevin]

Anyone else think the last good album was BTCS? I miss those rich meaningful lyrics and eclectic guitar progressions dave used to write. Ever since Ballard took the helm of DMB's album production they've gone down hill.

Glen hasn't been with them for a while now. I think it could have something to do with the record company as well.

[insanewvufan]

No doubt that DMB's sound has a heavy major record label tinge to it nowadays, that is why it is so great to hear them live because record companies could give two flying Fs what they play on the road.

BUT BUT BUT, Lying in The Hands of God is disgusting. Hell, this entire album is completely legitimate, any idea if that is Dave on the piano?

[AllAlongTheWatchtower]

I dont really know where to look on pandora to find this. i just made an account and typed in dmb and i cant find it

[Kim]

I dont really know where to look on pandora to find this. i just made an account and typed in dmb and i cant find it
See post #1 for a link. You don't need to register.

[AllAlongTheWatchtower]

See post #1 for a link. You don't need to register.

oh ok thank you

[JJDawg84]

Hello everyone,

Been awhile since I've posted. Yet to post anything on BWGK. I'm waiting to listen to the album with my best friend on June 3rd. He introduced me to DMB when we were in 3rd grade (over 15 years ago). We are fix us some drinks, kick back with some cigars and just enjoy the album all the way through.

Anyways, I streamed from Pandora the songs I've heard live from my Atlanta shows. I love it all, but I'm gonna be picky on two things:

1. Why I Am- One of my favorites, but Dave's vocal inflection is surprisingly weak on the first verse. It sounds like he got punched in the nose, his eyes are watering, and he's trying not to cry (Some of you are probably like WTF he just say?). Where's the strength I heard on the live versions?? I would of made him do another track if I was RC.

2. Spaceman- Miss my horns section and trumpet solo, but Barnes rocks on it.

That's my two cents. Just thought I would give it even though it's not much.

This album will be great!

[SugarWill87]

HOLY SHIT! SEVEN IS AWESOME!!!

I really thought it was going to suck, based on The April Sessions...

I'm glad I was wrong!!!!!!!!!!


Very suprising. I didn't know if I liked the way he sang but it sounds much better on the album.

[Mikeycarson40]

OMG, Seven is amazing!

[insanewvufan]

Let "You and Me" play through and at the end you get a little jam(a la Last Stop reprise) with Roi and Carter, nothing great but it is good to hear his sweet sax.

Listened to it two times through now, and there are really only two negatives that I have about BWGK:

1. First and foremost, unlike any other albums including Some Devil, it seems that the lyrics are almost ad-lib. Add baby here, add learn to fly here, add god/devil here, add baby here.

2. I'm still wondering how exactly Roi is "All over this album." Some of the songs are great, others are simply OK, but if Roi were still alive today he would have put this album next to UTTAD, Crash, and BTCS. No doubt of that in my mind.

Besides that, long live the Groo-Grux King!!!

[troublethom]

This new album is so great. I am very pleased. That being said. Where the hell is Boyd on this album? Most of the strings sound like synth stuff.

[brian41]

I was very disappointed with My Baby Blue on the studio version. The April sessions version is just awesome and more intimate and just a better song. I hate the symphony in the BGWK version or what ever is in the background.

[jimithang12]

dont give up on you and me...there is a little hidden jam after the end of the song that last about 30 secs....

[sean52692]

OH MY GOD! Time to LISTEN!!!!! :woowoo::woowoo::woowoo:

[dmbfan9707]

i cant believe this.
its incredible.
Lying In The Hands Of God is beautiful.
i cant get over this..... wow.
ill be posting here all day.

[sean52692]

Yours yours YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! SHAKE ME LIKE A MONKEY!

[mwrigh10]

Is there a link or someway to download or hear the April sessions?

[drewcannon3]

Seven, MBB, Y&M much improved.

[frofropimp]

I think this is better than Busted Stuff.

Not any real stinkers on here at all... all the songs are solid at least. Should develop really well live.

Only thing that's really missing is I'd like some little jams on a couple songs... and the obvious point that they didn't have Coffin fill in the parts where LeRoi would have been.

I'm thinking "Dive In" should have been swapped out with "Idea of You" at this point as well. That sounds like a "Some Devil" song.

So pretty good album, just disappointing because if they would go in after 6 months on the road and rerecord all these songs it would be easily be "Big 3" quality.

[gparsons667]

On first pass of the entire album, my favorite was Time Bomb. Great ANGRY dave lyrics for the 2nd half of the song.

Seven & Squirm appear to be huge winners as well. Didn't really like Lying in the Hands of God, but maybe after a few more listens.....

[dreamingtrees41]

Wow first listen to Lying in the hands of god gave me chills.

[Dwill26]

Who is playing Piano on Dive In?

[insanewvufan]

Who is playing Piano on Dive In?

My thoughts exactly...

[damaba6]

i cant believe this.
its incredible.
Lying In The Hands Of God is beautiful.
i cant get over this..... wow.
ill be posting here all day.


aghh yes it is!

[Joe]

I'm impressed. Nothing really strikes me as shit. This didn't happen on Stand Up.

I feel like Alligator Pie is the weakest of the songs, but it could really evolve live so I won't throw it under the bus yet.

The strong points: LITHOG, Squirm, and Time Bomb.

These songs are monsters. I also feel like Dive In is under rated, but hey, we all have our own opinions.

Big improvement over the April Sessions.

[Dwill26]

I'm impressed. Nothing really strikes me as shit. This didn't happen on Stand Up.

I feel like Alligator Pie is the weakest of the songs, but it could really evolve live so I won't throw it under the bus yet.

The strong points: LITHOG, Squirm, and Time Bomb.

These songs are monsters. I also feel like Dive In is under rated, but hey, we all have our own opinions.

Big improvement over the April Sessions.

Those three are going to be Mid Set/End of Set epics. Especially Time Bomb

[damaba6]

woah woah woah... its that Tims ACOUSIC in LITHOG? :boings:

[Dwill26]

Does it say anywhere how long this will be streaming? just through mid night tonight?

[dreamingtrees41]

Now I understand why Tim said this album was expansive. The first listen is a lot to take in which means this album will evolve very well. Can't wait to experience even more.

[damaba6]

I see DMB joined the ranks of Janes Addiction and Sublime by having a dog bark inbetween tracks (Alligator Pie) my favorite track sofar btw... infact I LOVE IT

[TWO7]

Alligator Pie is quite incredible. Love the NOLA influence and energy on this track. Amazing...

[TWO7]

Has anyone else noticed that lacking of Boyd's violin on this record?? Maybe he's picked up some other instruments???!

[Emily]

LITHOG is amazing. Holy shit. I'm still just going through the album, but I'm liking everything I hear.

[damaba6]

You and Me... meh, I like the chord progression but dave's words just don't strike home to me

[NicKosior740]

All the freaks are on parade!

[sean52692]

After one listen this album is mindblowingly majestic. Just so good, DMB did so damn well. These songs wlll work live, I know they'll jam em out. Just such a good job by the band.

Dave is clearly the MVP, he re-found his amazing song writing skills and really penned some fantastic lyrics. Just a great job.

Little review:

Grux- GREAT start to the album, pretty fantastic stuff by LeRoi, I'm glad they put this on the album.

Shake Me Like A Monkey- Awesomely groovy. This will be such a badass song live, I can hear the crowd belting out to this one, "yours yours YEAHHHH!" Kind of reminds me of Too Much, just a little bit. Really fun and groovy I love it.

Funny The Way It Is- Obviously a great song. Listen to the song and just stare at the album artwork, it's cool.

Lying In The Hands Of God- One of the best DMB tunes in the last 10 years. What LeRoi, Tim, and Dave do is outsanding. Unbelievable lyrics. Good back up vocals. Lots of good layers, defiantly BTCS- esque. Amazing stuff, sounds like a late night song, with someone drinking coffee. Yes, I am strange. Carter is also pretty agressive which realy works even though this song is a bit slower. the song kind of sounds ancient (compliement)

Why I Am- Definatly better live. They kinda goofed in the studio maybe a bit. Still a great tune! But they might have overthought this one. I love the energy it has live. :tim:

Dive In- Nice feel good song, Carter does a very good job. Good beach song. Kind of a Floyd-like ending which is pretty cool. Very good song, sounds like Fonz played some keys.

Spaceman- Very nice song, great Dave lyrics for sure. Really thoughtful great tune. Daves vocals are so comforting.

Squirm- Kickass cross between Last Stop and Minarets, slowed down. Just a really really good song. This is why I'm so glad Tim is on this album, just his subtle parts in this song really make it.

Alligator Pie- Nasty song. I love when they break it down in this one, Barnes is fantastic on the banjo. Good energy on this.

Seven- So damn good in the studio, absolutly kick ass!!! Vocals are good. Nice horns really good song, much better in the studio. Tim does really awesome.

Time Bomb- Damn good song, builds up then Dave just rocks out. I agree with the Dreaming Tree and Halloween comparisons. Sounds like an older DMB rock song.

My Baby Blue- I love the pretty intro, and the strings are classic. At the very it reminded me of JTR, very lightly. This sounds like an E1 spot to me. Good vocals too. I like it because its nice and soft.

You and Me- I like it, sounds like a love song, sounds like two people escaping together or something, really got in my head.

Overall, Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King is a fantastic album. Really cool stuff. I really really miss Boyd's presence on this album though, it seems like he really didn't step it up on this one. This is more of a rockish album rather than a jammy album. I kinda miss the jams though, I think that they can jam these songs out live though, we'll see. But I am very impressed at this bands revival, they put together a masterpiece. They worked hard on it and it was all worth it. Rest in peace LeRoi Moore, DMB is still going strong thanks to all of his great influence.

DMB 4 Life.

[warehouse341]

I'm still holding out, and I don't know why.

[NicKosior740]

Hmm, I don't know why you are either... Give in, it's the cool thing to do...

The songs are at 128kbps too, they aren't bad...

[warehouse341]

Well, I listened to the first few seconds of Spaceman, and Why I Am, but those don't count.:biggrin:

[insanewvufan]

Definitely agree about SMLAM sounding like Too Much, especially with the horns part and the outro jam.

Lyrically I think this album is one of the weakest but the ideas behind the lyrics may be one of the strongest. This is the most edgy lyric album to date, with almost every song having a political, environmental, religious, and sexual theme to it...just a a redundant usage of words and lyrics.

Boyd plays throughout all of these songs, a few of them you can't hear him at all but Why I Am for instance you can hear Boyd playing along. Personally, I think RC probably had a hand in the lowering and sometimes completely deleting the sound of Boyd's violin. Which is a shame because that cat exudes energy.

[dmb4209]

I was very torn between listening today or waiting till my super deluxe box set & vinyl pre-order comes next week. I so badly wanted to wait it out but I just couldnt. All the hype and good word consumed me as i gave in. And Im glad as hell that I did. = )

Sooooooo glad the boys are back!!! 1-13....love em all.....i cant wait for this summer and to completely fall in love with this album. On my way...

[jmsb]

Definitely agree about SMLAM sounding like Too Much, especially with the horns part and the outro jam.

Lyrically I think this album is one of the weakest but the ideas behind the lyrics may be one of the strongest. This is the most edgy lyric album to date, with almost every song having a political, environmental, religious, and sexual theme to it...just a a redundant usage of words and lyrics.

Boyd plays throughout all of these songs, a few of them you can't hear him at all but Why I Am for instance you can hear Boyd playing along. Personally, I think RC probably had a hand in the lowering and sometimes completely deleting the sound of Boyd's violin. Which is a shame because that cat exudes energy.

great post

[jenn0127]

Finally gave in and listening to BWGK now...love it! I can't wait to see these songs live!:boings:

[crmeza11]

Gooooooda!

[pphelan20]

This album will finally show everyone that DMB isn't just a live band....the energy throughout this whole album is unreal and really showcases everyone's skills in such an energetic way. On a side note while I was listening to Seven, i can hear a piano in there, i wonder who was playing that??

[sean52692]

This album will finally show everyone that DMB isn't just a live band....the energy throughout this whole album is unreal and really showcases everyone's skills in such an energetic way. On a side note while I was listening to Seven, i can hear a piano in there, i wonder who was playing that??

Must have been Stefan. Sounds like he played piano on various tunes this time

[TheArtManifesto]

So did anyone let the last song play out till the hidden track played. I was shocked that is even on it the stream. So anyone else hear this?

[whatsthatsound]

Yea I guess its called #35 its on DMBalmanac. I that the album opens and closes with Roi but it seems to be the same clip looped. I would think they'd have something a little better, but maybe it has a special meaning since it closed the album.

[Keboe]

Wow... I'm halfway through the album and all I can say is... wow, these guys have redeemed themselves from the past couple of albums. Amazing.

[Darwin]

Why I Am- Definatly better live. They kinda goofed in the studio maybe a bit. Still a great tune! But they might have overthought this one. I love the energy it has live. :tim:

Squirm- Kickass cross between Last Stop and Minarets, slowed down. Just a really really good song. This is why I'm so glad Tim is on this album, just his subtle parts in this song really make it.


Seven- So damn good in the studio, absolutly kick ass!!! Vocals are good. Nice horns really good song, much better in the studio. Tim does really awesome.
.

I must agree on why I am....too bad so sad, my favorite live so far.
I agree on Seven, they pushed the envelope with great success

Squirm....I've heard half the album Grux SMLAM FTWII WIA Spaceman 7 and Squirm is the most kickass song on BWGGK , maybe top 3 ever (studio). There are still 6 songs and from what I've read this is clearly a great album. Thanks guys, looking forward to the grammys (WHAT! did I just type that)

[thughes]

The entire album is fantastic ,there are surprises around every corner, all of the songs are fantastic , reminds me very much of BTCS. so much new energy with old and new school sound. love it man I really am starting to miss ROI, RIP my man

[Keboe]

Love this album, can't wait to get my hands on one.

[CrazyEazy]

Has anyone else noticed that lacking of Boyd's violin on this record?? Maybe he's picked up some other instruments???!

I was wondering this as well...

[drewcannon3]

Really glad to hear the Boyd section from the original leaked Why I Am clip - always liked that and I was disappointed not to hear it on the April Session.

[kobemvp]

anyone else think this album sucks? for dmb standards that is...

it doesnt even sound like dave matthews band...

cant hear boyds violin or daves acoustic guitar barely...
tons of electric guitar and sounds way over produced
carters drumming sounds like it gets lost in all the horns


im dissapointed maybe itll grow on me , i hope it will atleast...

[NicKosior740]

You think this sucks?

But you like DMB...

Squirm is like straight off BTCS,
And Time Bomb is a mix of DT and Halloween...

Stop listening to FTWII and open your mind...

I could use some more of what you suggested though, I will give you that... Touche

[kobemvp]

You think this sucks?



But you like DMB...

Squirm is like straight off BTCS,
And Time Bomb is a mix of DT and Halloween...

Stop listening to FTWII and open your mind...

I could use some more of what you suggested though, I will give you that... Touche



think its possibly their worst album ..
i dont thnk it sucks but for dmb standards its just not up to par... ive listened to each song a few times now hoping it grows on me and i hear something different each time.... i dont see too much btcs on any of these songs really...
spaceman is the only song i really like so far the breakdowns on it give carter alot of room to really shine

spaceman from msg is unbelievable its my fav dmb song
im really just trying to get a feel for the other new songs... but usually if i dont like something at first listen i dont ever care for it.. ill prob only put a few of these songs on my ipod

[kobemvp]

i havent listened to funny the way it is since i heard it the first time... im keeping an open mind its just hard to not compare everything this band does to r2t , uttad , crash , btcs , lillywhite .. those 5 are in my opinion their best albums

[kobemvp]

why i am , squirm , time bomb , spaceman are good , seven and alligator pie are ok the rest i could take or leave

[drewcannon3]

Carter absolutely kills this whole album.

[Keboe]

think its possibly their worst album ..
i dont thnk it sucks but for dmb standards its just not up to par... ive listened to each song a few times now hoping it grows on me and i hear something different each time.... i dont see too much btcs on any of these songs really...
spaceman is the only song i really like so far the breakdowns on it give carter alot of room to really shine

spaceman from msg is unbelievable its my fav dmb song
im really just trying to get a feel for the other new songs... but usually if i dont like something at first listen i dont ever care for it.. ill prob only put a few of these songs on my ipod

Their worst album? :screwy:

Stand Up sounded NOTHING like DMB and Carter wasn't able to do shit on that album. Easily their worst album.

[Julie56]

Squirm is amazing. Same for Lying in the Hands of God. I am very impressed...love it. I really haven't heard anything here that I think sounds like crap--Alligator Pie may need to grow on me, You and Me...lyrics are just so-so. But still a million times better than anything on Stand Up. All in all, I think they did an excellent job.

[thughes]

why i am , squirm , time bomb , spaceman are good , seven and alligator pie are ok the rest i could take or leave
Try to open your mind and listen to evolution of the music. I am sure it is the best offering in years .

[crmeza11]

squirm is insane, squirm live is going to be freaking sweet

[Julie56]

squirm is insane, squirm live is going to be freaking sweet

Yeah, I'm not sure I can wait til September to get a listen to these live. I am trying to work in the St. Louis show in June. :biggrin:

I LOVE this album!

[crmeza11]

Yeah, I'm not sure I can wait til September to get a listen to these live. I am trying to work in the St. Louis show in June. :biggrin:

I LOVE this album!


ah im sorry about waiting til september, hopefully you go in june, that must take like crazy patience to wait that long. June 5 & 6 can't come soon enough!

[kobemvp]

Try to open your mind and listen to evolution of the music. I am sure it is the best offering in years .



my mind IS OPEN! just cause you dont like something doesnt mean you are close minded.... its not about the evolution of the music its the fact that its just completely different band now
album is decent its got alot of spots that shine but as a whole im not impressed seeing as its the first album in 4 years and all the live unreleased music we've had since 2004 and out of the 13 songs im only crazy about one of the songs..(spaceman) its a dissapointment to me...
overall decent album not crazy about it.. i wouldnt run to non dmb fans with this album to try to get them into the band or anything

[CO4MUTTSNY]

I can't believe people are complaining bout this album! I mean come on...we could have easily gotten Stand Up 2. And as far as the lyrics being weak, puhlease..... just take a close, close listen to My Baby Blue and You And Me. Some of the best lyrics ever laid down my Dave.

The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of sax. As a "tribute" album for 'Roi, I expected to hear a bit more and Boyd definitely is limited on this album (largely due in part to Tim's solos I think). I think live, he will be prevelant. And these songs are going to fucking rock live.

[Mikeycarson40]

Please, please, please, let go of BTCS. Stop the comparison to everything DMB puts out to that album. There will never be another BTCS. And there should never be. What blows my mind is, there is music on this album i.e. "Squirm", and "Time Bomb" that could be on that album! All bands evolve, it would be so boring if they didn't. We as a fan base have to evolve with them. I love all the new music. I love this album. It is a breath of fresh air and beyond its time. Musically, lyrically, there is a a lot of classic DMB sound on it and mixing in their new sound. It's a perfect blend of both worlds. This band is still on top of its game and putting out great music. These songs are going to be amazing live. Enjoy this moment. LONG LIVE DMB!

[Keboe]

Anyone think that My Baby Blue has a little bit of "Falling off the Roof" feel to it also?

[kobemvp]

I can't believe people are complaining bout this album! I mean come on...we could have easily gotten Stand Up 2. And as far as the lyrics being weak, puhlease..... just take a close, close listen to My Baby Blue and You And Me. Some of the best lyrics ever laid down my Dave.

The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of sax. As a "tribute" album for 'Roi, I expected to hear a bit more and Boyd definitely is limited on this album (largely due in part to Tim's solos I think). I think live, he will be prevelant. And these songs are going to fucking rock live.


i cant believe people are complainging about this album , but let me follow by complaining about it myself lol:screwy:

some of the best lyrics ever laid down by dave , strongly disagree , agree to disagree... im glad everyone loves this album its slowly growing on me...
it will prob be my 3rd least favorite album by them...
honestly im happy that everyone is so stoked about it the dmb community seems to really be attatched to this album :dbud:

[kobemvp]

Please, please, please, let go of BTCS. Stop the comparison to everything DMB puts out to that album. There will never be another BTCS. And there should never be. What blows my mind is, there is music on this album i.e. "Squirm", and "Time Bomb" that could be on that album! All bands evolve, it would be so boring if they didn't. We as a fan base have to evolve with them. I love all the new music. I love this album. It is a breath of fresh air and beyond its time. Musically, lyrically, there is a a lot of classic DMB sound on it and mixing in their new sound. It's a perfect blend of both worlds. This band is still on top of its game and putting out great music. These songs are going to be amazing live. Enjoy this moment. LONG LIVE DMB!


hate to break it to you people are going to compare everything dave does to btcs (and rt2 and uttad and crash and lillywhite) so you're gonna have to learn to deal with it.. its like comparing a basketball player w michael jordan or a musical artist to the beatles you always compare w the best just how it is

[BigBean]

in case anyone is interested there are plenty of sites like rapid share and whatnot that have the mp3's taken from pandora (don't worry, i'm still going to pay for the cd!). but this way i can listen in the car!

[kobemvp]

anyone else like spaceman live better than studio?

[Mikeycarson40]

Yea, I agree with you. I understand the comparison is always going to be there, maybe I just wish people would except that their music has changed. Just because it doesn't sound the same,doesn't mean it isnt good. I love those albums just as much as the next guy, but I personally think this album is some of their best work.

P.S. I like the studio version of Spaceman better.

[Keboe]

I like both versions of Spaceman equally... groovy tune

[kobemvp]

Yea, I agree with you. I understand the comparison is always going to be there, maybe I just wish people would except that their music has changed. Just because it doesn't sound the same,doesn't mean it isnt good. I love those albums just as much as the next guy, but I personally think this album is some of their best work.

P.S. I like the studio version of Spaceman better.


yeah i hear you too i can see where all the comparisons would be annoying like ok ITS NOT FUCKING BTCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
its just embedded into your minds and the bar that they set was so damn high with that album that everything else after it is going to be immedietely compared to it , kinda a bad thing in a way
oh man the spaceman live from msg is a million times better in my opinion
w the sax jam and carter is on fire on the live version , i cant wait to hear these songs grow live... thats the best part of this band and thats where they make their living so basically anything they put out in the studio thats even half way decent is just bonus ya know... :mon:
fenway and beacon theatre next weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mikeycarson40]

Absolutely. You cannot go wrong with any live version. It's going to be so much fun to hear how these songs play out live.

[doyley]

Actually, listening to "Seven" right now. Big fan.
Me too!
How does a poor Australian such as myself get to see the gig since I can't get Fuse or Hulu?

PS. I'm meant to be at a meeting for a uni group project. Bugger that, I'm listening to the album at least twice before before I leave my house...

[kobemvp]

i am liking these songs more and more and hating on them less and less... maybe thats because im having a few beers right now watching the lakers nuggets game , or should i say kobe vs the nuggets game ... i think the reason i wasnt digging this album from the getgo is cause it is A TON of music in only 13 songs and it all came at me at once ... i still think its over produced and theres too much going on and not enough dave rhythm guitar on it or boyd ... theres some good songs on here tho and they are so damn tight... this band just makes me shake my head ( like a monkey )

[doyley]

Time Bomb and Last Stop, do you guys feel a connection too?

[doyley]

Time Bomb and Last Stop, do you guys feel a connection too?
And by that I mean just with the themes and feel of the song, I'm not trying to compare with BTCS :P

[DaveFan01]

I thought Squirm had the more powerhouse sound like last stop, but yeah, def some similarities.

[kobemvp]

this album is so fucking wierd... not bad wierd ,just wierd , its hard to get a feel for it

[DCWalker]

Good listening. I held out long enough. With Pandora streaming I sat with some rye whiskey and toasted several (all) songs.:dbud:
Amazing!

[dmband717]

Just got done recording it and made a cd. I'm excited to be driving around jamming this in my car.

[bawhite2]

Anyone think that My Baby Blue has a little bit of "Falling off the Roof" feel to it also?

Yeah I thought that a few days ago listening to the April Sessions version of it. Don't know if anyone else thinks it to, but at least you aren't alone!

[Keboe]

Yeah I thought that a few days ago listening to the April Sessions version of it. Don't know if anyone else thinks it to, but at least you aren't alone!

Hell yeah, I couldn't figure it out when I first listened to it but I had the pleasure of seeing FOTR live so it stuck out

[Keboe]

Jesus, I listened to this album earlier completely sober from all substances and I instantly loved it. However, now that I have a few gin and tonics in me and a good high.... this is absolutely insane. :mon: :dbud:

[SayGoodbyeMonkey]

'Roi's sax sounds beautiful in Lying in the Hands of God

[TilWeDanceAway30]

I was without the internet all weekend, so I'm just getting to listen...so good I love Squirm!

[BigBean]

i think the reason i wasnt digging this album from the getgo is cause it is A TON of music in only 13 songs and it all came at me at once ... i still think its over produced and theres too much going on and not enough dave rhythm guitar on it or boyd

when i first listened to it i thought the exact same thing. there is a whole lot of stuff going on on each track and on some songs it makes it harder to hear certain instruments. i like the cd, but what's going to really prove that these songs are great is hearing them live and seeing what the band will do once they're away from all the "produced" sound of the studio.

[dr. nan]

its alot at once, thats for sure-

seven is alot better this time around, as is squirm

liking live versions of Why i Am better

and CANNOT stop listening to Shake Me.......love it

[What Could I Have Been]

This album is fuckign incredible- honestly, I thought it was gonna be shit. After hearing Seven, Funny the Way It Is, Spaceman and Why I am, though those songs aren't bad I felt they didn't fit the band and was scared the whole album would be like those songs but I was wrong (thank god). I fucking love this album. I think Shake Me Like a Monkey is my favorite, I literally just woke up about 10 minutes ago and came on the computer to listen to it :biggrin:

[insanewvufan]

IDK about you guys but I am really liking the return of Boyd to his symphonic roots, instead of the usual country-esque violin sounds. Do not get me wrong, his playing style is solely him and I absolutely love when he jams out but his sound on this album is the first of its kind for him, and in the end that is pretty cool.

[jmsb]

IDK about you guys but I am really liking the return of Boyd to his symphonic roots, instead of the usual country-esque violin sounds. Do not get me wrong, his playing style is solely him and I absolutely love when he jams out but his sound on this album is the first of its kind for him, and in the end that is pretty cool.


that is if its boyd playing, rumor has it there was an orchestra too..

[natethegreat12]

that is if its boyd playing, rumor has it there was an orchestra too..

From Dave's Twitter:

In LA. Big Strings!
10:23 PM Mar 6th from Twitterrific

One can only assume that's an orchestra...right?

I think Boyd probably wrote the orchestra parts and played with them, so his presence very much there on this album. I think I agree with the guy that mentioned symphonic roots. For me, big strings give the album a sort of majestic, epic feel that you wouldn't get if it was just Boyd. Also, a lot of these songs just don't call for violin jams. For those looking for a less-subtle Boyd factor and monster BT jams, don't worry...it's coming when they play these songs live. Think Alligator Pie...:biggrin:

[Alice]

'Roi's sax sounds beautiful in Lying in the Hands of God

agree. i love being able to listen to the whole thing on pandora.

[kenmrcm]

1. First and foremost, unlike any other albums including Some Devil, it seems that the lyrics are almost ad-lib. Add baby here, add learn to fly here, add god/devil here, add baby here.



took the words right out of my brain. This is the first album that the lyrics might be the weakest part. Kind of suprising. I mean they are more interesting then SU's lyrics but still some are definately questionable. I'd have to say even some of the Everyday songs have more polished lyrics. Seems like the lyrics aren't really Dave's normal style on some songs, maybe that is him trying to evolve, maybe the song writing was impacted by Roi's passing. It's not all bad just differant, weird, etc. maybe it'll grow on me.

Overall, the album is a step in the right direction from Stand Up, that is for sure. I am convinced our high expectations/anticipations may be tainting our impressions from this album. DMB isn't going to write another BTCS, Crash, or even UTTAD. And we shouldn't expect them too. They are going to grow and change and to think they will have another album like the first three is probably wishful thinking. But there will still be gems even from the Stand Ups and the Everydays and once in awhile they might even suprise us like BWGK.

[kenmrcm]

i cant believe this.
its incredible.
Lying In The Hands Of God is beautiful.
i cant get over this..... wow.
ill be posting here all day.


Lying In The Hands Of God reminds me of 311. Anybody?

[Shadowfax]

took the words right out of my brain. This is the first album that the lyrics might be the weakest part. Kind of suprising. I mean they are more interesting then SU's lyrics but still some are definately questionable. I'd have to say even some of the Everyday songs have more polished lyrics. Seems like the lyrics aren't really Dave's normal style on some songs, maybe that is him trying to evolve, maybe the song writing was impacted by Roi's passing. It's not all bad just differant, weird, etc. maybe it'll grow on me.

Overall, the album is a step in the right direction from Stand Up, that is for sure. I am convinced our high expectations/anticipations may be tainting our impressions from this album. DMB isn't going to write another BTCS, Crash, or even UTTAD. And we shouldn't expect them too. They are going to grow and change and to think they will have another album like the first three is probably wishful thinking. But there will still be gems even from the Stand Ups and the Everydays and once in awhile they might even suprise us like BWGK.

Some people on these boards really don't like sex.

[Jenny]

I love the album. Period.

I suggest that those that listened to the "April Sessions" still check out the stream on Pandora. Good Stuff.

[kenmrcm]

anyone else like spaceman live better than studio?

yeah

[Maverick~OH~]

THIS IS DMB!!! Total redemption for Stand Up...

[Andyruniman]

I'm gonna review the album...so beware all you people holding out till 6/2. Also, this was the random things that I thought during the first listening, sent over AIM to a buddy of mine..so it maybe a bit sporadic.

Grux
Absolutly beautiful. Perfect way for this album to start.

Shake Me
Very nice Groove…and hilarious Dave lyrics. Love this song already.

Funny the Way it is(skipped because it's gotten 29529 listens and I've made my comments on it.)

Lying in the hands of God
this song is absolutely beautiful..
save you sermons for someone thats afraid to love.
very very nice, vocal layering..sounds like a phenomenal choir.

Why I am
Why I am studio...oh yeah baby. got me dancing in my chair. Love this even more than the first time I heard it. Love the intro and the lyrics. Miss you Roi!


Spaceman
Omg...Spaceman studio is the poo Love the guitar riff. haha sweet banjo riff after spaceman


Squirm
Squirm is intense and phenomenal. Love the middle eastern/minarets feel hahahahahaha. they put a fruit vendor at the end of squirm.

Alligator Pie
its' def not a ballad(that’s the way the lyrics read in my head)it's cornbreadish..forealthere’s a howdown at the house!!breakdown! now it's a slow dance hoedown
What a perfect bridge. this is gonna be a beast live
the hippies gonna go nuts when they hear this shizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Seven
Seven is freakin epic..and i'm 4 seconds in…if it can sound like this live..it might grow on me.

Time Bomb
Love the way this song starts off especially Roi..Love the music and the slowness…really like the keys and they are gonna be missed live. not digging the david bowie effects in the middle. love the strings throughout.…the end is mind blowing though. Officially dancing all over the place…

My Baby Blue
Loving baby blue…sounds like sister riff..or something off winn Dixie..butterflyish..Amazing lyrics. Glad to see a sweet love song not about oral. Really really liking the strings. Really hope to see this E1. Really really really hoping. This type of song is what I’ve been waiting to hear come out of the studio for about 10 years.

You And Me
Very John mayer start. Like it a lot. Really dig the guitar riff. Very cute idea for a song dave. FLYYYY! Amazing chorus, little cheesy but still very nice musically. “eyes closed we gonna spin through the stars” It’s nice to hear him talk about his whole family in a song not just his wife. Sweet bridge musical interlude. Love the guitar here as well. This is gonna be a fun one to play.

#35
A lot more coulda been done with this, although I like Roi ending the CD as well as beginning. They should have developed this a whole whole lot more.

[Sodamnlucky1992]

AWESOME! I love this album. I cant wait til I can physically get it. I'm loving Dive In, Squirm, Lying in The Hands of The God, Seven, and My Baby Blue. This is all that I hoped for and more. These songs are gonna be awesome live. Im excited to see how they transfer and evolve in a live setting.

[calvinhobbes]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CrazyEazy]

Some people on these boards really don't like sex.

:confused:

[Shadowfax]

:confused:

Lots of complaints about the lyrics, especially SMLAM and Seven. I don't get it. You don't write poetry about sex. You talk dirty.

[Sodamnlucky1992]

Some people on these boards really don't like sex.
I'm not going to speak for anyone else but I happen to love sex and all things related to it :biggrin:

[aqualungtheman]

but usually if i dont like something at first listen i dont ever care for it.. ill prob only put a few of these songs on my ipod

Whoa, if I that applied to me, I'd hate most of the music I love. I'd be left with nearly nothing and probably wouldn't hate radio so much.

[jenn0127]

I'm only on my second listen (was trying to wait till next week), but I am loving this album. I'm so ready to get my copy already!!:kim:

[willieesco54]

There is certainly a lot going on with this album, but so far I have to believe both Why I Am and Spaceman studio versions are superior to the live ones, I also believe this album has some special songs such as Alligator Pie, Seven, and LITHOG, but I do disagree with everyone that seems to be crowning Squirm as the best song on the album, maybe I will feel differently once it is played live, but I dont love it, overall I think the album is very very good and glad it had made its way out :dbud:

[sean52692]

I LOVE Lying In The Hands Of God, just such a masterpiece. I'm so glad the band did so damn good on this album. I mean I just couldnt ask for any more, awesome, and now the tour starts, and we're going to get these songs live.

[feste55]

#35
A lot more coulda been done with this, although I like Roi ending the CD as well as beginning. They should have developed this a whole whole lot more.



Is #35 an official song on this album?

[Cathy W]

I had to wait to get home from work because pandora is a blockled site at work :pissed:Bastards!! :cool:

Loving every minute of this new album! Even having heard it I still can't wait til next week when I actually have it.

Need to listen to it some more before I make any specific comments though. So for now I wil just say again I love everyminute of it!

[sean52692]

Is #35 an official song on this album?

Nope!

[annajacobs]

still resisting. its hard......

[Sodamnlucky1992]

still resisting. its hard......
Give in to the dark side Anna :somedevil

[sperls13]

I have tons of things running through my head (all positive) but I need to simplify - here are my top three comments right now:

1> Cavallo is really good at his job. W O W ! I am so happy they joined forces.

2> That early video with Dave talking about Carter's drumming is spot on. Carter absolutely owns this thing - he does things that I cannot literally fathom. INFRICKINSANE!!!
"Well, that's not how I would approach drumming. You wouldn't, because you can't." Still super funny and so, so true.

3> I am really digging the 'BIG STRINGS' - I usually don't like the big, orchestra, over-produced sound, but it works really well on this. (REF: see item 1 :)) This leads to live problems, but I have faith these boys can make it all work.

In summary, I am super duper happy!

THIS WAS DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT.

Once again, thank you dmb.

PS - 'Grux' has a total Bleeding Gums Murphy thing going on - it gives me wicked, wicked chills. I love you, Roi.

[Cathy W]

still resisting. its hard......
you go Anna! Tons more willpower than I will ever have!

[insanewvufan]

Having an orchestra play along with potentially Boyd written material would be something really special I think, and over-production is having looping machine-gun fire at the beginning of ABI, not an orchestra joining in. (though it can be done distastefully at times)

In a perfectly awesome DMB world though, Boyd would record every part the string section would play, then play the bites overlapping all at once to present the orchestra sound but it would only be Boyd playing! Ahh....

[bawhite2]

There is certainly a lot going on with this album, but so far I have to believe both Why I Am and Spaceman studio versions are superior to the live ones, I also believe this album has some special songs such as Alligator Pie, Seven, and LITHOG, but I do disagree with everyone that seems to be crowning Squirm as the best song on the album, maybe I will feel differently once it is played live, but I dont love it, overall I think the album is very very good and glad it had made its way out :dbud:

i'm with you williee...squirm is a fine song, but i definitely wouldn't call it the best. now, i love just about all of them, but some of them sound so different that i don't think i can compare them and pick out a favorite from the whole cd...

[NicKosior740]

Not going to get into why or how I got it...

Two words for when you get the actual CD yourself...

Dive In

It is fucking amazing on the CD, like incredible, seriously...

I will report more...

Fucking Spaceman is crazy too!!!!

[jmsb]

whoa

[NicKosior740]

Hah, I am for serious man... It's a big difference, like April Sessions -> Pandora difference...

Yeah, I got a little excited there, sorry about that.

[Keboe]

Are you serious?

[Keboe]

The band has got to be fucking with us on purpose!!! haha

[natethegreat12]

I just want there to be horns on Spaceman...

[NicKosior740]

Wow... Squirm has all kinds of hidden layers, it's amazing... It's a damn masterpiece, really, wait until you hear the CD guys, seriously...

It's the best piece of music I have ever heard. Period.

[natethegreat12]

So what I've gathered is that there were the April Sessions, and then Pandora had a close but slightly unfinished copy as well. Is that correct?

[Keboe]

Well from just listening to Spaceman... I didn't hear much of a difference at all from the Pandora version and the CD. Maybe the quality is a little better but it's not a huge difference like the April Sessions and The Pandora version was.

[NicKosior740]

I wouldn't say slightly unfinished, although maybe it was...

It's just so low quality streaming, like 96 I think? You really can't hear all that there is in the album...

I'd say the biggest differences are the "background" of Squirm, so many crazy layers, seriously...

And Dive In...

I do think that Spaceman "stands out" a little more though...