TV on the Radio - Nine Types of Light

[u2popmofo]

Young Liars is a revelation.

Their early EP's are all great. They played 'Blind' and 'New Health Rock' the first (and I guess only) time I saw them, I pretty much flipped out.

 

[phanan]

Looking forward to finally hearing this tomorrow.

 

[No spoken words]

Amazon shipped mine today, hoping to receive it after work tomorrow. Very excited!

 

[Imperor]

Yeah, I'm excited to get the wax tomorrow and spin the shit out of it. Although I must admit I've already caroused the Rhapsody stream many a time.

 

[phanan]

I'm glad I was busy enough to hold off listening until I get the CD. Can't wait to sit back and check it out all the way through.

 

[PhilsFan]

This is, as expected, very good. TVOTR strikes again.

 

[u2popmofo]

Every time I write "TV on the Radio", I have to make a concentrated effort to not write "TV on the Radiohead".

 

[Imperor]

The same has happened to me, actually.

 

[powerhour24]

I approve of this album, though it's probably their most accessible, it isn't any less enjoyable. Favorites after the first listen: "Second Song", "You", "Will Do", & "Repetition". .

 

[iron yuppie]

Where was I for the Dear Science party? I listened to it once a little while after its release and somewhat dismissed it as over-hyped, then relistened to it a few days ago and absolutely loved it. The grooves are killer and the arrangements delightfully eccentric. Great, great stuff.

 

[corianderstem]

I need to wait until Friday to buy this. Damn you, clothing alterations that cost me more than I had planned for! :shakes fist:

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm happy to say I like this album lot more than Dear Science.

 

[LemonMelon]

Another listen hasn't really endeared this to me any. No real cohesion, and no standouts anywhere near the level of Staring At The Sun, Wolf Like Me, or Family Tree. Just a bunch of pretty enjoyable songs. I understand why the critics aren't praising this one as highly as the last couple while also not exactly bashing it. Nothing new here, but nothing bad, really.

 

[powerhour24]

It's definitely more laid-back and for the masses, but I think the lyrics are a lot more relatable this time around, though that may have something to do with how the vocals are mixed.

 

[No spoken words]

Where was I for the Dear Science party? I listened to it once a little while after its release and somewhat dismissed it as over-hyped, then relistened to it a few days ago and absolutely loved it. The grooves are killer and the arrangements delightfully eccentric. Great, great stuff.

Same thing happened to me except this went down a few months ago. Longer than that, I guess, but still. Didn't like it all, then all of a sudden loved it.

That happened with OK Computer for me as well, but that's a story for a different day/thread.

 

[u2popmofo]

They're on Letterman tonight.

 

[Imperor]

Apparently they're doing a full set on Vevo.com.... right now!

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Damn, I missed that.

Just caught the televised performance, though. Not surprisingly, they did "Will Do."

Kyp Malone is so cool.

 

[u2popmofo]

Not as cool as Karl.

 

[martha]

Has anyone ever seen them in the same room!? HMMMM?????

 

[u2popmofo]

The full show is on the "Live on Letterman" website.

 

[PhilsFan]

So, did they move their drummer to bass and get a new drummer for this tour? I'd have assumed they'd have just gotten a bassist for the tour.

 

[u2popmofo]

Has anyone ever seen them in the same room!? HMMMM?????

 

[phanan]

I'm liking the album, especially Second Song, Will Do, and Caffeinated Consciousness, but overall I prefer Dear Science. About on par with Return To Cookie Mountain though.

 

[No spoken words]

Same deal here. I like it, do not love it.

 

[martha]

After one spin today on the road, this is my feeling too. I'll give it more spins over the next few days.

 

[bono_212]

Enjoyed this a great deal. "Second Song", "You" and "Will Do" especially. Didn't care much for "No Future" and I can't figure out if I liked or disliked "Killer Crane". The song was nice, but it felt like they were trying a little too hard for that beloved ballad.

 

[u2popmofo]

Killer Crane is the one that sorta annoys me too. It's fine, but just gets on my nerves for some reason.

 

[LemonMelon]

It's a kinda lame Family Tree rewrite.

 

[tomtom]

Feels like their White Album or ATYCLB. A little too poppy for me, not as good as the last two, but still better than 99% of everything else out there. The songwriting and production are spectacular.