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  1. Spectrum IV
    I hope they'll change that Mercy-TIRO-Reapers bit for the arena tour or I'm going to be sad for spoiling it.
  2. Spectrum IV
    Nah I'm not getting that. The red ruined the confetti explosion
  3. Spectrum IV
    Yup, it's actually awesome live. Stream fucked up the best part though
  4. Spectrum IV
    It's not that good, and takes the place of much better piano songs.
  5. Spectrum IV
    Chris' backing vocals in Madness are on point lately. AP becoming a staple though
  6. Spectrum IV
    The hand waving needs to not be a thing. And for fuck sake, stop playing D&B jams and turn them into proper songs.
  7. Spectrum IV
    It's a bit like considering WBC to be Baptists, or IS to be Islamists. I'm careful not to name them as such because it's not an issue specific to any one religion, but a targeted attempt by hateful individuals and groups to validate their narcissism through religious affiliation. Doesn't really matter which views you're talking about, those who claim to enforce the moralities and values of somebody they can't prove to exist are mentally ill, and a danger to society IMHO.
  8. Spectrum IV
    It's kind of inevitable that a band who play together full-time for two decades will get better with their instruments. Songwriting is a different kettle of fish though and generally (not always) declines over time, usually once a band begins to run out of interesting ideas. I still think Muse have some cards up their sleeve, but the repetition on Drones tells me that they (or Matt at least) are having trouble playing those cards. To name a few examples: the Psycho riff, the overlong solo in The Handler, the breakdown in The Globalist that could've been developed further, the album's title track which never really goes anywhere. You could argue that their earlier, personable and introspective works are more mature than the vague political statements and half-assed platitudes of recent albums, but that's down to personal taste. Drones is a nice mixture of the two for me, and probably the most relatable since Absolution; but to say it exemplifies maturity is a pretty big stretch. There is a subtle difference between complexity and complication. Muse's earlier works were complex; OoS is engaging and thought-provoking even though it appears to be nonsense. There is meaning behind the words and instrumentation that can provoke entirely different reactions when filtered through your own life experience. TR was complicated. The songs were technically impressive to the detriment of meaning; clean to the point of being sterile. Drones doesn't have this problem, if anything it sometimes goes in the opposite direction, with the examples I mentioned above being too simple and lacking development. OoS and Abso were a perfect mixture of form and substance for me, and I think they could find that stride again on the next album. The question is whether they'll have any ideas left by that point.
  9. Spectrum IV
    That's about as similar as 1:24 is to the B&H solo. Jumping chords and sweeping arps were the autotune and drum machines of classical piano.
  10. Spectrum IV
    ...what is this thread even anymore I don't
  11. Spectrum IV
    Your ass belongs to me now.
  12. Spectrum IV
    Those D&B jams should be full songs. Munich in particular would sound awesome with vocals, guitar and more of a progression.
  13. Spectrum IV
    Could always be for nostalgia sake. They did debut most of T2L at Cologne.
  14. Spectrum IV
    They need to be screamed. Pretty sure it was Katy Perry who ruined that word.
  15. Spectrum IV
    Come on, it's not that funny. Some people are never satisfied, I guess.
  16. Spectrum IV
    They're playing KFC according to setlist.fm
  17. Spectrum IV
    It's a combination of Andalusian cadence and circle progression, not sure if it has a name. Both are fairly common in their own right, less so when used together. Easily has a similar idea in its progression, using an extended Andalusian which resolves via the same VI-V turnaround.
  18. Spectrum IV
    Oh god, it's happening.
  19. Spectrum IV
    His mic is probably noise gated. Basically means that the mic cuts off and/or softens when the volume going into it falls below a certain level. Why would he need to practice playing a simple riff while mumbling a simple wordless melody? Makes no sense.
  20. Spectrum IV
    I know nothing of bass rigs, but I think you made a bad decision and should feel bad. ...to each their own, I guess. It's got nothing on the original for me.
  21. Spectrum IV
    It's in the first verse (you were never truly loved etc), halfway through each measure.
  22. Spectrum IV
    I used to think OoS was nonsense, but since Drones has been out I'm thinking there is a similar, overarching concept between the two albums. One Matt wasn't honest about, because it's quite personal and twisted, though I think a lot of his early lyrics are of this ilk. I find OoS is about lost love, of the young and highly obsessive variety, which ultimately drives you crazy. New Born sets the stage for this theme, to quote Matt, it's about being born into an alternate reality which is explained in the following songs. Bliss is about being romantically obsessed with someone. They seem perfect, like the picture of happiness and success - blissful - and so you find yourself wanting to be exactly like them. Space Dementia is similar. We say someone is "lost in space" when they live in a fantasy land (or an alternate reality), such as worshipping someone who seems perfect. The term "space dementia" refers to the sensation of being in space for so long that looking back upon the Earth (reality) drives you insane. Hyper Music is where that longing turns into anger. The lyrics here are where the concept begins to solidify for me. "Your golden lies feed my role" - she led him on. "This forgotten space race under my control" - living in his own private reality. Then in Plug In Baby, he turns to music as an outlet for release. I haven't settled on CE yet. It seems to be about losing your innocence and naïveté to someone, like a romantic partner. I think there is a lyrical connection between this song and The Globalist, just as I suspect Drones overall might be a heavily metaphorical retelling of a relationship. Again, parallels. "Truth's unwinding, scraping away at my mind." This leads PERFECTLY into Micro Cuts, where the obsession turns into nightmares. The 'nonsense' lyrics, frenetic pace and twisted ambience all reinforce the idea that this song represents a detour into insanity. The last few songs is where the concept goes a bit haywire, but across those seven songs I think there is a very consistent theme. Again, like Drones.
  23. Spectrum IV
    Chris likes to mix some synth in with his bass tones. That could be what you're hearing.
  24. Spectrum IV
    So, about that bass wah.
  25. Spectrum IV
    Update time. Dead Inside - 9/10 is real gud music Psycho - 7/10 I often find myself skipping half way through Mercy - 6/10 Decent track, nothing more Reapers - 10/10 Among their greatest works The Handler - 8/10 Loses points for repetition Defector - 9/10 Has grown on me immensely Revolt - 8/10 Way more enjoyable than it should be Aftermath - 6/10 Starts strong, ends weak The Globalist - 10/10 Fucking beautiful track, instant classic Drones - 4/10 Forgettable and again, too long/repetitive
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