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Post by doubleplusgood on Aug 21, 2017 20:55:29 GMT
Is anyone else actually more excited about the A$AP track, potentially from Pt. 2, than anything on this album? I may have skipped to 39 mins on the AI Def Mix a few times.
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Post by unkl77 on Aug 21, 2017 21:36:49 GMT
i can see why the A$AP track is getting attention but, I'm not a massive fan- don't like the delivery or content (me showing my age, not many modern MCs do it for me)
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Post by unkl77 on Aug 21, 2017 21:42:45 GMT
Question for anyone with the deluxe CDs: how good are the instrumentals? I only ask because right now I’m just not feeling this album. Unless the instrumentals make all the difference, in which case I’d buy the deluxe CD. Someone tell me the instrumentals are mind-blowing so I can justify $17 for an album I don’t particularly like! I've played the instrumentals as much as the vocal album- it is interesting to spot bits that don't get heard on the vocal version, but it kinda proves the point others have said- it's good background music! I am liking it overall, loving Leila Moss and the strings on various tracks. It seems flat in the middle and I'm not getting Keeton either. Finally green cassette shipped today, how sad is it that I was getting worried!!! (It will get played when it lands)
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Post by unklefloyd on Aug 21, 2017 23:47:44 GMT
I definitely think the instrumentals play better individually than say the War Stories or WDTNF instrumentals. There is a lot to take in, even as background music. But the songs were definitely created with vocalists in mind and I do find it hard to listen to the instrumentals and not hear the vocals playing inside my head.
I personally don't think it's worth buying just for the instrumentals, but I will say that if you really love these tracks just minus the vocals, then you should scoop this edition up so you can really hear all the intricate layering that the vocals can take away from.
I really want to see the visual mix of the album...who can weigh in on if getting the USB is worth it just for that (and the cool design of course)?
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Post by andymcallister on Aug 22, 2017 8:41:37 GMT
I really want to see the visual mix of the album...who can weigh in on if getting the USB is worth it just for that (and the cool design of course)? I watched the whole visual mix yesterday, airplaying from laptop to Apple TV and it was a really good watch, reminded me of the excitement of seeing and hearing a lot of these tracks for the first time at Lazarides, all I need now is to get a mirror for under my telly! But in answer to your question for a tenner it's well worth getting, and also the bonus of an 8Gb point man USB stick to boot!
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Post by Mo'Matt on Aug 22, 2017 9:01:09 GMT
for a tenner it's well worth getting, and also the bonus of an 8Gb point man USB stick to boot! A tenner? Isn't it £20? Or is the £10 USB stick exactly the same, just without stickers and fridge magnet?
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Post by andymcallister on Aug 22, 2017 9:21:48 GMT
Exactly, same content on the £10 USB, I'd already bought the £20 version but when they came up at a tenner I got an extra thinking I would keep one with the content on, then use the other as a day to day USB stick, identical content on each one!
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Post by Kee on Aug 22, 2017 11:04:26 GMT
With each listen the album does get better and better, the skits still seem a little pointless. As I stated shame there is no great opener - was expecting a Brian Cox speech which would humble - Bit like the Outsider intro.
I haven't bothered investigating too much, but no hidden tracks or any other gimmicks that I can see.
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Post by tee on Aug 22, 2017 13:52:59 GMT
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Post by unklefloyd on Aug 22, 2017 15:45:17 GMT
Love hearing that UNKLE is getting in the charts and receiving positive reviews once again. This album deserves it. I was giving it some thought and If James was merely looking to drop a big, relevant name to try and lure young listeners he would definitely have shoe-horned in the A$AP track on The Road Part 1. There can't be any bad blood because James featured it on the recent AI DEF mix for Dazed, so clearly it's a collaboration he likes.
We must trust that James has a specific vision for The Road Part 2 and no doubt the A$AP track and hopefully a few more uptempo/beat-heavy cuts will be included as we continue the journey onwards....oh and definitely more Brian Cox storytelling!
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Post by joethelion on Aug 22, 2017 20:16:27 GMT
grumble grumble...
My copies were apparently shipped on the 11th... still haven't received them.
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Post by Apeonaught on Aug 23, 2017 9:30:59 GMT
the James Lavelle track could have easily be sung by Ian Brown. I was really bemused how the crowd went wild when he changed his walk a bit during the Unkle gig at The Roundhouse. And he seemed to spend most of his time just putting his hands in the air. So there were 2 of them on stage doing it. I thought you were British, therefore acknowleding the fact that Ian Brown can fart on stage and the public will play stellar prices and celebrate his godlike genius?
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Post by Timo Fett on Aug 23, 2017 10:09:07 GMT
I thought you were British, therefore acknowleding the fact that Ian Brown can fart on stage and the public will play stellar prices and celebrate his godlike genius? Oh, I acknowledge it. Just don't get it. And if the A$AP track isn't going to get an official release, it'd be a shame if it got leaked again, wouldn't it?
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Post by Dale Cooper on Aug 23, 2017 10:17:56 GMT
And if the A$AP track isn't going to get an official release, it'd be a shame if it got leaked again, wouldn't it? DON'T
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Post by Mo'Matt on Aug 23, 2017 10:30:16 GMT
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