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Post my review on the album. And please don't bitch at me because I didn't put this in one of the other threads because I simply just don't care. So anyway, here I go.
No Path To Follow - Weird intro, lyrics sound like Tom is singing them. I like how the lyrics gradually come in instead of just all at once.
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We Are The Night - My favorite song off the album, I like how they used "the sunshine underground" samples at the begining. The bass line is just stompin! And when it comes in, it's just so beautiful, a perfect way to start off the album, I don't know whats with the voice @ 1:55 but whatever. It's amazing regardless!
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All Rights Reversed - On first listen, I didn't really like it, but the more I listen, I can't get enough. It has a real klaxons feel to it. When the chorus comes in, it just puts the cherry on top of the cake. It's got a real modern feel to it too.
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Saturate - I like how they've changed it from the EBW version though I would still like it to be just as long. The ending is really cool too. The verses could have used some more working on but other than that, everything is great!
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Do It Again - Definatly not a fair representation of the whole album. This should have been released as a single later on. The actual song is way better on cd or vinyl than mp3 which a lot of people were judging it on. This is one of my least favorite songs on the album because of how pop influenced it is. I like it, it's just that I like all the other songs more.
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Das Spiegel - This kinda reminds me of a more worked on version of clip kiss. The steady guitar line really helps the song move along. The bag-pipe effect really works well with this too. Overall, all the elements of the song come together perfectly.
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The Salmon Dance - This is really messed up. REALLY MESSED UP. But that doesn't mean I don't like it. Another one of my favorite songs on the album. The lyrics are just great. Only the chems can get away with stuff like this. The chorus is soooo retro. I love it. My description I give people on this song is big beat/hip hop w/fucked up lyrics. Overall, a great song.
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Burst Generator - The engine sound sound at the begining is really great. And then it switches key which just makes it even better. The build up is just massive. When it breaks out, it just sounds amazing. The distortion effects in the backround really give it that WOW factor.
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A Modern Midnight Conversation - Great drum beat! The rest sounds like classic Daft Punk with some 80's retro effects. This is also one of my favorite tracks on the album. I think the song could have used more vocals but other than that, it's really great!
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Battle Scars - Sounds like Les Claypool music. The xylophone really gives it a unique sound. And the lyrics are really fitting for the sound. The guitar is really groovy. And the random piano bursts are great! They fit in just perfectly.
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Harpoons - I don't really have much to say about this track except that it reminds me of the album "Division Bell" by Pink Floyd.
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The Pills Won't Help You Now - I like what the lyrics are saying, I just don't think they fit properly. Theres just something about it. When the drums come in, it sounds way better. It really reminds me of surface to air (which is a good thing). A great album ender!
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Overall, this is a really good album. There is almost nothing that I would change about it. Just a couple things. And I wouldn't call this a "modern Surrender" (which a lot of people are). It is it's on album and doesn't need to be compared to others. (Although it is a really big improvment from PTB) And I can't wait for the next single!
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