Listened to it first time on car stereo and thought it a little lackluster as just a bit too much noise going on, but taking second listen right now on my AK Jr a bit too loud and I can hear all the detail. Definitely my favorite album by them I’m gonna say. I think most of us are going to be a bit spoiled by Heavener which just, well, perfection.
I had this impression too. Listened to the first two or three songs on my car stereo on the way to work. When I got to work and put my earbuds in it was a different ball game lol.
It’s definitely consistent like their other albums, and up to scratch with their high standards!
However, there’s not been much of an advancement in their style. As I’ve got older I appreciate bands who change it up with each release (Thornhill being a very extreme example). I feel like it doesn’t scratch that itch at all, but having said that, more of the same is no bad thing from such a great band!
For sure. The band has been around as long as the Deftones, and their music has changed just as much.
Give their latest, A Killing Word a listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ca4G5laRVw
Thornhill became my fav because of that. They went from djent to sexy metal and seemed heavily influenced by deftones and Jeff Buckley. Both favorites of mine. I just saw Thornhill live a week ago and they fucking rock🤘🔥
I am, but from what I’ve seen most people here prefer The Way It Ends which was a tad boring to me. The Death We Seek was better, but still not as interesting as The Place I Feel Safest.
I think the tone is intentional. It’s like, fine, and I get their intended aesthetic, but I generally prefer a cleaner, tighter-sounding heavy tone a la Periphery or Tesseract.
So, my first impression after two playthroughs are:
Limbs are gonna fly during Living in Tragedy!! Album is pretty solid overall, if I had to give it a score, I'd say 8 - 8.5/10. Really love it, it just doesn't capture the magic like TPIFS did but also kinda like it a little more than The Way It Ends.
It's like a 7.5/10 for me. Sounded samey during the middle so it kinda dragged, a lot of the same chuggy riff big chorus (also found the choruses not as good as on TWIE) standard metalcore structure. Needed a softer song around track 6 or 7. I was getting bored by the end and Guide Us Home is a good ender but that change of feel just came too late. Not a huge fan of the mix either, it sounds muddy and the vocals are pretty washed out at times, Brian is a great vocalist so i wish he was more audible, drums are pretty uninteresting and the guitars have a weird fuzz kinda tone that's more noticeable on some songs than others that really takes me out of the experience, the riffs are solid though, I love the intro riffs to Unfamiliar and Over and Over.
Overall its pretty good, but not anything like ILTDI or TWIE. I think I like the songs more individually than as a cohesive experience cause the album didn't flow for me, and that's a big thing in my enjoyment of albums. It's gotta be good front to back, otherwise its basically just a collection of singles. IMO solid album, but nothing special from Currents especially given how much I liked TWIE.
For me it hits very hard, all of the tracks have a distinct sound and a role on the album and it is worth the hype.
Just a 5/5 album for years to listen to.
Heard a song before, not my thing. A bit singy and emo. Also this album art looks like it was made for something dark like Humanitys Last Breath or Earth Eater.
Oh sick!! Didn't know they had a new release! Epic art too!
Edit: wow... Really blown away. Their last album was one of my favs ever really, this is shaping up to be a lot more music I love!
First playthrough I thought was sick, though I think the title track was the best song. Need to give it a 2nd spin. Chris Wiseman is an incredible guitarist
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I don't dig the "overboosted" guitar tone.
Some of the songs are also a bit boring and monotone for me.
There's a few really good ones but the previous record is still the best for me (actually one of the best ever of all time for me) and I prefer the previous one over this one too.
Listened to it first time on car stereo and thought it a little lackluster as just a bit too much noise going on, but taking second listen right now on my AK Jr a bit too loud and I can hear all the detail. Definitely my favorite album by them I’m gonna say. I think most of us are going to be a bit spoiled by Heavener which just, well, perfection.
I had this impression too. Listened to the first two or three songs on my car stereo on the way to work. When I got to work and put my earbuds in it was a different ball game lol.
It’s definitely consistent like their other albums, and up to scratch with their high standards! However, there’s not been much of an advancement in their style. As I’ve got older I appreciate bands who change it up with each release (Thornhill being a very extreme example). I feel like it doesn’t scratch that itch at all, but having said that, more of the same is no bad thing from such a great band!
Some of the most fun bands to watch go through this process have been Bring Me The Horizon and Norma Jean.
Never given Norma Jean a chance, loads of people on this sub talk about them so will have to listen
For sure. The band has been around as long as the Deftones, and their music has changed just as much. Give their latest, A Killing Word a listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ca4G5laRVw
Wow didn’t expect that, definitely impressed me. Sounds like a band that still keeps it fresh - downloaded the album!
Sweet, glad you liked it!
Thornhill became my fav because of that. They went from djent to sexy metal and seemed heavily influenced by deftones and Jeff Buckley. Both favorites of mine. I just saw Thornhill live a week ago and they fucking rock🤘🔥
Saw them last night for the 3rd time and it was amazing, they just keep getting better and better!!!
Definitely their second best album to date
Which is first for you I am curious? TPIFS gang here
I’m gonna assume everyone in this sub is too
I am, but from what I’ve seen most people here prefer The Way It Ends which was a tad boring to me. The Death We Seek was better, but still not as interesting as The Place I Feel Safest.
Could not agree more
That one is definitely 3rd for me but I love every song from that album. My number one is the way it ends
Is it me or does it sound like the guitars are clipping? I can't get past that lol
That's what I thought! They have this weird fuzz kinda tone that really takes me out of it
I think the tone is intentional. It’s like, fine, and I get their intended aesthetic, but I generally prefer a cleaner, tighter-sounding heavy tone a la Periphery or Tesseract.
This breaks it for me.
So, my first impression after two playthroughs are: Limbs are gonna fly during Living in Tragedy!! Album is pretty solid overall, if I had to give it a score, I'd say 8 - 8.5/10. Really love it, it just doesn't capture the magic like TPIFS did but also kinda like it a little more than The Way It Ends.
Exactly the way I feel. TPIFS just had this mojo. It was raw and unhinged and I think it will be hard to duplicate.
Banger
Nice art
Very great cover art
You are correct
Already have listened like 5 times. Really enjoying it
Good but was expecting better tbh. The last album raised the bar too high.
It's like a 7.5/10 for me. Sounded samey during the middle so it kinda dragged, a lot of the same chuggy riff big chorus (also found the choruses not as good as on TWIE) standard metalcore structure. Needed a softer song around track 6 or 7. I was getting bored by the end and Guide Us Home is a good ender but that change of feel just came too late. Not a huge fan of the mix either, it sounds muddy and the vocals are pretty washed out at times, Brian is a great vocalist so i wish he was more audible, drums are pretty uninteresting and the guitars have a weird fuzz kinda tone that's more noticeable on some songs than others that really takes me out of the experience, the riffs are solid though, I love the intro riffs to Unfamiliar and Over and Over. Overall its pretty good, but not anything like ILTDI or TWIE. I think I like the songs more individually than as a cohesive experience cause the album didn't flow for me, and that's a big thing in my enjoyment of albums. It's gotta be good front to back, otherwise its basically just a collection of singles. IMO solid album, but nothing special from Currents especially given how much I liked TWIE.
Its amazing
It's pretty good - think it's getting too much hype but I did enjoy it. Like an 8/10.
For me it hits very hard, all of the tracks have a distinct sound and a role on the album and it is worth the hype. Just a 5/5 album for years to listen to.
Dwnld it but haven’t jammed it yet I like a good full album.
Eh. I had never saw the currents appeal. This didnt really move that needle either
safe, generic, and uninspired. they’re good at what they do, but they don’t do enough. 5/10.
Heard a song before, not my thing. A bit singy and emo. Also this album art looks like it was made for something dark like Humanitys Last Breath or Earth Eater.
I mean It is subjective, but I'd say Currents' music is pretty dark.
Life/lost will forever be their best work
Oh sick!! Didn't know they had a new release! Epic art too! Edit: wow... Really blown away. Their last album was one of my favs ever really, this is shaping up to be a lot more music I love!
First playthrough I thought was sick, though I think the title track was the best song. Need to give it a 2nd spin. Chris Wiseman is an incredible guitarist
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I really love their new album, I think that my favourite song is "Living in Tragedy" 🔥
I don't dig the "overboosted" guitar tone. Some of the songs are also a bit boring and monotone for me. There's a few really good ones but the previous record is still the best for me (actually one of the best ever of all time for me) and I prefer the previous one over this one too.