Bumpypotato Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 The artwork is totally fine. A bit literal, yes. So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshscuse Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think the cover is pretty straightforward however I like it. Especially the fact that walking army on screen lacks arms is very impressive for me. Im from a country where media control, political opression and stuff is very high (Turkey) and it is often forgetten that ending opression is only possible by actions of the very lower end of power pyramid. In cover the very lower end is lacking arms, arms as in body part which we use to control and fight and arms as in weapons or skills. So there is literally no hope for them. They are complete drones. that's a pretty good reading of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwyn Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't think I've ever seen such an exciting tracklist! It's really got me pumped. For some reason, The Handler stands out instantly. And the titles and Matt's description of the album really makes me believe it's a concept album of sorts - as I called sometime last/this week! Looking forward to hearing Psycho for the first time tonight. Bit confused though, why release Psycho just for the hell of it, then Dead Inside as a single a week later? Pick a single and stick to it! I really don't like this business of releasing loads of songs prior to the album release. Ideally for me, I'd only have heard 1-2 songs before buying the whole album. With T2L, it felt like I'd heard the entire album before buying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rina_06 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I didnt mind the 2nd law one, aside from the way they spaced out the title and its font. My fav was the BH&R one because of the detail and also the way the blue sky and orange ground popped If Drones was on display I would gravitate towards it. If I want to discover something new in a store I go the the section of the genre I'm feeling and look at covers, so in my mind it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiiiaaas Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't think I've ever seen such an exciting tracklist! It's really got me pumped. For some reason, The Handler stands out instantly. And the titles and Matt's description of the album really makes me believe it's a concept album of sorts - as I called sometime last/this week! Looking forward to hearing Psycho for the first time tonight. Bit confused though, why release Psycho just for the hell of it, then Dead Inside as a single a week later? Pick a single and stick to it! I really don't like this business of releasing loads of songs prior to the album release. Ideally for me, I'd only have heard 1-2 songs before buying the whole album. With T2L, it felt like I'd heard the entire album before buying it! I imagine Psycho is just their 'gift to the fans' release, it's not a single but a statement of intent ETA: XFM have announced Psycho will be played on their show tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Looking forward to hearing Psycho for the first time tonight. Bit confused though, why release Psycho just for the hell of it, then Dead Inside as a single a week later? Pick a single and stick to it! I really don't like this business of releasing loads of songs prior to the album release. Ideally for me, I'd only have heard 1-2 songs before buying the whole album. With T2L, it felt like I'd heard the entire album before buying it! 1. Gift to the fans because we love the riff. 2. Give us something before the gigs. 3. Give us something for pre-ordering the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1987 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I hope the live visuals for Psycho have something to do with Dom dressing up as Norman Bates. Maybe stabbing Matt in the shower. Chris as the mother in the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like the Drones cover. It reminds me of some of the OoS booklet art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ministry of Muse Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think the cover is pretty straightforward however I like it. Especially the fact that walking army on screen lacks arms is very impressive for me. Im from a country where media control, political opression and stuff is very high (Turkey) and it is often forgetten that ending opression is only possible by actions of the very lower end of power pyramid. In cover the very lower end is lacking arms, arms as in body part which we use to control and fight and arms as in weapons or skills. So there is literally no hope for them. They are complete drones. +1 mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibros Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 My fav was the BH&R one because of the detail and also the way the blue sky and orange ground popped that has been my favorite as well. clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcanom Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 that's a pretty good reading of it! Thanks mate! To expand on it, its very literal reflection of Marxist theory in modern times. There is the opressor, than there is the middle class as middle man whos blinded (lack of head/brain) by the sole purpose of having more power. Very last, there is plebs, working class. Unaware of whole situation and out of picture. Middle class sees them through a computer/television screen. They are not even realisticly in the same room or same life with other 2 class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroya Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Drones. D. Every song to be either in DADGAD or drop-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPsycho Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if they designe a cover for Psycho single and Dead Inside. And if it was Matt the one who designed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyneutron Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What are the odds of any b-sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rina_06 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks mate! To expand on it, its very literal reflection of Marxist theory in modern times. There is the opressor, than there is the middle class as middle man whos blinded (lack of head/brain) by the sole purpose of having more power. Very last, there is plebs, working class. Unaware of whole situation and out of picture. Middle class sees them through a computer/television screen. They are not even realisticly in the same room or same life with other 2 class. I like the way you brought this all together. Gives me something to think about I noticed that the smaller being with the joystick didnt have a head and took it to mean that they were mindless. Didnt even notice the ones in the screen didnt have arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcanom Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if they designe a cover for Psycho single and Dead Inside. And if it was Matt the one who designed it I dont think we will get a cover for Psycho. Especially if its getting released with a video. Dead Inside cover is more likely imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con101 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Wow actually managed to get two tickets in general sale. Buzzing is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiiiaaas Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What are the odds of any b-sides? Probably slim but you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ministry of Muse Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 other question that came to me : waht are the odd that dom uses in this album Double bass drum pedal ? would be kick-ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiiiaaas Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Wow actually managed to get two tickets in general sale. Buzzing is an understatement. Congrats! Which one are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rina_06 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if they designe a cover for Psycho single and Dead Inside. And if it was Matt the one who designed it a continuation of the visual theme for the singles would be fabulous. Like maybe we could see the face of the big powerful being in the album artwork, or a closeup of the "drones" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPsycho Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What are the odds of any b-sides? great question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What are the odds of any b-sides? This is what I've been wondering, even the odd cover or decent remix would be great. Studio version of Sign o the Times would be ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 other question that came to me : waht are the odd that dom uses in this album Double bass drum pedal ? would be kick-ass. This thread has been very obsessed with odds lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 This thread has been very obsessed with odds lately. It's because muse are quirky and unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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