EBW 8 is really good, but EBW 9 has one of the best intros I heard, that buzzing sounds are amazing! Number 9 is the favourite here, it just has to be listened very loud (even if you are using headphones), you can hear the beautiful layers. The climax point that it never quite reaches creates, IMO, a tension that makes it more interesting. It really is a quite different song, like sneaker said), and that's what I like the most, the guys are always up for experimenting new stuff in their songs.
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Posted 19 December 2006 - 5:52 PM
I like both, but my initial feeling is I prefer EBW 9 cos of it's ballsy EBW-ness X-D
I have a feeling both these will grow on me in a profound way, just as all Chems tunes do. Can't wait to hear them in all their glory on a decent system :D
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Posted 19 December 2006 - 11:46 PM
I still like 9, but 8 has been in my head all day. I swear it is the only thing keeping me sane as my work day has been the day from hell.
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Posted 21 December 2006 - 1:06 PM
Hi first post here, and joined up just to add to the debate
Controversial start but i'm just not a fan of EBW8. It just seems a little messy in places, and seems to lack direction. To me it just doesn't sound like an EBW track. The glitchy minimal style techno over the top at the start, kinda puts me off
EBW9 is a totally different story!! What a track!! Huge bass, cowbells, dirty vocodared vocals - what more can I ask for. Tbh my favourite EBW is 7, and I think that 9 is closer to that. I just want to be in a dark room somewhere this Xmas and listen to 9 hammering out, hands in the air. Can't wait for this to be released next year. I've got 6 & 7 on vinyl so looking forward to getting my grubby mits on this :D
Controversial start but i'm just not a fan of EBW8. It just seems a little messy in places, and seems to lack direction. To me it just doesn't sound like an EBW track. The glitchy minimal style techno over the top at the start, kinda puts me off
EBW9 is a totally different story!! What a track!! Huge bass, cowbells, dirty vocodared vocals - what more can I ask for. Tbh my favourite EBW is 7, and I think that 9 is closer to that. I just want to be in a dark room somewhere this Xmas and listen to 9 hammering out, hands in the air. Can't wait for this to be released next year. I've got 6 & 7 on vinyl so looking forward to getting my grubby mits on this :D
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Posted 21 December 2006 - 1:09 PM
hey john, welcome aboard chap :)
yeh i know what u mean actually, ebw 8 doesnt sound like a typical battleweapon - its a bit too melodic and albumy. havin said that i dont really care because i love it anyway, but i hear where u are coming from.
cant wait to hear EBW 9 on NYE 8)
yeh i know what u mean actually, ebw 8 doesnt sound like a typical battleweapon - its a bit too melodic and albumy. havin said that i dont really care because i love it anyway, but i hear where u are coming from.
cant wait to hear EBW 9 on NYE 8)
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Posted 21 December 2006 - 1:13 PM
Thanks for the welcome mippio
I wish I was coming to see the Chems on NYE :( I really wish I'd gone down last year but pulled out at the last minute. However I'll be dancing to Eric Prydz so should still be a good night (Thats his DJ set, not some cheesy club playing Call On Me!! X-D )
Yeah EBW8 is more album like, reminds me of Star Guitar(ish)
I wish I was coming to see the Chems on NYE :( I really wish I'd gone down last year but pulled out at the last minute. However I'll be dancing to Eric Prydz so should still be a good night (Thats his DJ set, not some cheesy club playing Call On Me!! X-D )
Yeah EBW8 is more album like, reminds me of Star Guitar(ish)
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Posted 21 December 2006 - 3:40 PM
Welcome, John C! 8)
You're on the money with EBW 9. Amazingly big tune, rave on the cowbell. Cooooowwwwwbellllllll!!! The song's tailored for a dark room, sweating bodies and fists pumping the air. Wild abandon! I can't imagine how insane the response is going to be when this one drops on NYE.
You're on the money with EBW 9. Amazingly big tune, rave on the cowbell. Cooooowwwwwbellllllll!!! The song's tailored for a dark room, sweating bodies and fists pumping the air. Wild abandon! I can't imagine how insane the response is going to be when this one drops on NYE.
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Posted 21 December 2006 - 4:33 PM
the one part that's really buzzing with me right now about ebw 8 in particular is just the first little part right before the dark synth piano stab hits where it's just the light drums. It just cries buildup to an epic release. to me it seems so familiar and so chemical. I'll put my finger on it later of which tracks are like that.
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Posted 25 December 2006 - 9:14 PM
hello guy, I'm new on the forum and I'm french, so sorry for my approximatively english...
I've the two electronic battle weapon (8 & 9) and I'm a bit disappointed
I think they are less forcefull and inspired than the last (5 to 7)
Particularly the 9 who is a techno track I think unless originality...
What do you think about ?
But a good news: the next album will be released in may 2007 ! officially !
I've the two electronic battle weapon (8 & 9) and I'm a bit disappointed
I think they are less forcefull and inspired than the last (5 to 7)
Particularly the 9 who is a techno track I think unless originality...
What do you think about ?
But a good news: the next album will be released in may 2007 ! officially !
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Posted 25 December 2006 - 9:46 PM
Hi chemicalmat, nice to have you hear and Merry Christmas!!
Of course you are more than welcome to your opinions but I will have to respectfully disagree with you about the new Electronic Battle Weapons. While 8 may seem less forceful than previous EBW's, I think the Chems broke the mold with that one. It was totally unexpected and to me they took a risk with this one because... it was unexpected. People expect the Battle Weapons to be these strong, forceful tracks and #8 thinks outside of the box and so far the response it has gotten here has been really positive.
As for 9 not being forceful, it might be wise to listen again. ;) I know I am prone to momentary lapses in hearing things properly but I strongly feel this is a very powerful track! There's a dirtiness, a rawness to it that's begging for a dancefloor with people on it. Those acid sounds, those stuttering sirens inspire memories of when I used to go clubbing and raving regularly.
We all have our opinions but I don't think it's fair to say either of these tracks were not inspired!
Of course you are more than welcome to your opinions but I will have to respectfully disagree with you about the new Electronic Battle Weapons. While 8 may seem less forceful than previous EBW's, I think the Chems broke the mold with that one. It was totally unexpected and to me they took a risk with this one because... it was unexpected. People expect the Battle Weapons to be these strong, forceful tracks and #8 thinks outside of the box and so far the response it has gotten here has been really positive.
As for 9 not being forceful, it might be wise to listen again. ;) I know I am prone to momentary lapses in hearing things properly but I strongly feel this is a very powerful track! There's a dirtiness, a rawness to it that's begging for a dancefloor with people on it. Those acid sounds, those stuttering sirens inspire memories of when I used to go clubbing and raving regularly.
We all have our opinions but I don't think it's fair to say either of these tracks were not inspired!
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Posted 26 December 2006 - 3:23 AM
Hello whirlygirl, i sorry but I'm french so I have difficult to explain what I really feel...
In fact, I don't think those track are bad, but I think they are less good than precedents electronic battle weapon not by the punch, but by the melody and the sound...
Do you remember "you are all my chiuldren nooooooow" ?
The bass from "under the influence" ?
The out of space sounds of "EBW6" ?
The magic tribal of "it began in afrika" ?
I think the last EBW 8 & 9 are less memorable than precedent, they are more basics and trite (I don't know if it mean what I feel)
So this is my opinion, we will see in many years when EBWs will be older who have reason... lol
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In fact, I don't think those track are bad, but I think they are less good than precedents electronic battle weapon not by the punch, but by the melody and the sound...
Do you remember "you are all my chiuldren nooooooow" ?
The bass from "under the influence" ?
The out of space sounds of "EBW6" ?
The magic tribal of "it began in afrika" ?
I think the last EBW 8 & 9 are less memorable than precedent, they are more basics and trite (I don't know if it mean what I feel)
So this is my opinion, we will see in many years when EBWs will be older who have reason... lol
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Posted 26 December 2006 - 3:29 AM
I get what you mean, chemicalmat - your opinions are valid and you are doing just fine explaining how you feel. :)
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Posted 27 December 2006 - 4:55 PM
saw chemicalmat's just last two posts, runnin out, welcome in mate, n u'r full of shit - i'll read whatever u wrote later, but 8's way more defining a tune than a lot of music out there, even the ebws. i hate to compare, but 8 deserves every piece of a classic tune put out by the chems. n yes very very danceable. am sure u'll know.
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Posted 27 December 2006 - 8:08 PM
apologies chemical mat and jeanie - i was just being stupid.
but honestly tho i agree it's not a dark dingy heavy acid ball squasher (infact quite the opposite), it's a BEAUTIFUL tune, and very very danceable - i can't wait to hear what people have to say when 8's dropped at open air festivals. i for one will surely melt.
and yes 9 tho has grown a lot on me, i somehow still don't find it as ballsy as 7, and acid children. those two tracks defined dark heavy acid ballsy dance music to me and 9 still doesnt do that.
i'm really very sure i'm gonna go ape over it once i have the cd. there's not a single chemical tune till date i haven't absolutely loved.
sneaker n glako - are u talkin bout the vinyl? someone tell me the cd'll be out soon!!! does a vinyl out mean we'll have a much higher quality online rip soon?
and yes on a sidenote a friend just got back from tokyo, n he left me bout 35 new discs i can't imagine what to do with. everything is highly recommended - ninety percent are mixes, i'm starting with the basics - all the chems live sets i've been dying to get my paws on. i've got a'lease 7-8 here! :)
but honestly tho i agree it's not a dark dingy heavy acid ball squasher (infact quite the opposite), it's a BEAUTIFUL tune, and very very danceable - i can't wait to hear what people have to say when 8's dropped at open air festivals. i for one will surely melt.
and yes 9 tho has grown a lot on me, i somehow still don't find it as ballsy as 7, and acid children. those two tracks defined dark heavy acid ballsy dance music to me and 9 still doesnt do that.
i'm really very sure i'm gonna go ape over it once i have the cd. there's not a single chemical tune till date i haven't absolutely loved.
sneaker n glako - are u talkin bout the vinyl? someone tell me the cd'll be out soon!!! does a vinyl out mean we'll have a much higher quality online rip soon?
and yes on a sidenote a friend just got back from tokyo, n he left me bout 35 new discs i can't imagine what to do with. everything is highly recommended - ninety percent are mixes, i'm starting with the basics - all the chems live sets i've been dying to get my paws on. i've got a'lease 7-8 here! :)
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