Album Rating: 2.0

I'm currently listening to this as I type. I just got through the first track and I've yet to hear why this is a 5? I understand the imagery and I get the inspiration, but the technicality (which is what I expected) seems to be lacking. I was expecting epic instrumentals, strings, percussion, and feeling; but all I hear and feel are long held out chords, little percussion, and lots of silence. I get the trip this album takes you to, but I can't see giving this a 2, let alone a 5. Plus I thought there was a difference between poetry and music? Please, I want to like this, so someone please try to explain this to me.

technicality in post-rock lol
"Please, I want to like this, so someone please try to explain this to me."
read one of the reviews

Album Rating: 2.0

I've read all both the Staff reviews on this, and the only epic, 5 worthy moment is in East Hastings. I had a major high in that song, but Providence (which I am currently experiencing) is really boring me. First Track wan't bad, but wasn't above average. I'd have to rate the entire experience at a 2.5/5 now. I know what post-rock is too. I'm giving it a chance. I've yet to get why everyone loves this album (unless they all want to seem deep or something).

Album Rating: 5.0

you're trying too hard..this is the type of music that you have to let come to you

Album Rating: 2.0

I understand East Hastings epicness (I'd give it a 4/5 or a 4.5/5) but the rest is just lackluster in comparison. They bring this album down a lot. A 2.5/5 is the highest I can go for the entire album, and even that may be too high.

Album Rating: 5.0

ah well, no one's holding a gun to your head, so just move on



there's lots of 'epicness' dispersed across the album. hopefully you'll have the patience to discover something similar in another shape or form elsewhere

he likes nickelback

nuffsayd

Album Rating: 2.0

I know, but I really wanted to like this, so I'm pretty disappointed. I like Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada better as a whole (even though I'll probably only give it a 3)

Album Rating: 5.0

His attention span can't handle the amazing composition value of this band.

Album Rating: 2.0

I just don't get the complexity of the music. Sure it's long and deep, but the first and third track have no technical complexity (aside from the percussion in certain parts).

Album Rating: 5.0

not everything is about complexity man



songwriting kinda matters too

Album Rating: 5.0

I wish this were as complex and technical as Nickelback

Album Rating: 5.0

lololololololololololololol

Album Rating: 4.0

well slow riot is better

Album Rating: 4.5

WTF? Guy's genuinely trying to get into this album and all people have are snide remarks and insults?



The first and third tracks are more about atmosphere than complexity or energy. But I'd definitely suggest trying to gain a larger appreciation for Slow Riot before trying to get into this. The build-ups and atmosphere on BBF are easier to get into. This requires the right setting and focus to be really enjoyed properly, and it can definitely seem boring if the style is new to you.

Album Rating: 5.0

"WTF? Guy's genuinely trying to get into this album and all people have are snide remarks and insults?"







You must be new here.

Album Rating: 4.0

dead flag is fucking legit though guys 500/5

Album Rating: 5.0

"but the first and third track have no technical complexity (aside from the percussion in certain parts)."



ever heard of minimalism? you don't need technical complexity to make hard hitting music

crescendo-core.

Album Rating: 4.5

Low frequency sound causes fear/discomfort in humans. It's cool how that's used in the start of Dead Flag Blues.