Anyone else not convinced with BDAW ? OK just me then...

[jackroadkill]

That's fine, mate.  Don't 'try' and like it, just go along with your instincts and preferences.  Who knows, in a couple of years, you might re-listen and suddenly 'get it'.  I've had a couple of NMA albums like that.  Concentrate on what you like and your obvious love for the band.

 

That's a very good point; after all, it hasn't made me suddenly go off the band or faded the love I have for their other albums, has it?

Maybe I shouldn't worry too much, eh?

[Master Ray]

That's fine, mate.  Don't 'try' and like it, just go along with your instincts and preferences.  Who knows, in a couple of years, you might re-listen and suddenly 'get it'.  I've had a couple of NMA albums like that.  Concentrate on what you like and your obvious love for the band.

 

You should not.  For the record, my unpopular opinion was always not being all that fond of TLOHC but I stuck it on a couple of weeks ago and thought, 'yeah, most of this is pretty damn decent...'


That's a very good point; after all, it hasn't made me suddenly go off the band or faded the love I have for their other albums, has it?

Maybe I shouldn't worry too much, eh?

[Amandistan]

I thought that it was brilliant at first listen. I love that it's not a typical "Rock Album", is atmospheric yet still sort of dark and emotive. It is Completely different than all previous albums and that's a good thing. They are evolving and that's what makes them interesting.  It would be horrible if they made the same album over and over again. It's definitely not a typical pop album but does have a certain indie rock sound to it. 

[Anna Woman von NRW]

Hey Jack - Nah, don't worry. They already recording again

 

[jackroadkill]

Well, maybe you were all right...  The 'pod was on shuffle in the van tonight and Summer Moors came on.  Something seemed different (me?) and I really enjoyed it.  Whilst it was no great epiphany, I was very pleased to have been proved wrong about at least one song on BDAW.

[huwcamden]

I know music is supposed to be subjective and all that shit but I can say with a fair degree of objectivity that with the exception of a slight dip in standard on carnival and perhaps 4 weak tracks on the other wise excellet bdaw nma albums have been consistently great! Maybe its time to move on for those who dont like the new releases and pray to a faith that does lead, theres loads of great new bands out there, frank turner, royal blood etc and even some oldies doing good stuff, manics, johnny marr etc, me however today am mainly listening to between wine and blood!

[claireinblack]

I'm still not convinced.
Having said that, the live tracks on BWAB sound superb, and in some cases much better than I remember them live....
I do think that for me, it's their weakest album and certainly I rarely play it now.


That said, I love the six new tracks and can't wait. To hear them live