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DoofDoof
June 4th 2019


15016 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

Dark Side has an appealing atmosphere but that is all - it was the low point of the set when I watched it performed live, despite having a guest singer present.



I said in the list it is close to 'cutesy' for the band and as you say, the chords and key change are standard/lazy



I still struggle most with the stretch of songs from 5-8 on SWB

fogza
Contributing Reviewer
June 4th 2019


9755 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound Off

Trouble is an ok record, there are a few good songs on it, but it isn't all that. SWB has only one track that I really like, the opener is pretty good.

Pikazilla
June 4th 2019


29743 Comments


I struggle with the whole album, to be honest. It's such a bloody frustrating listen.

If these last two any albums are any indication of what's to come from the boys, I think they should just stop. It's hilarious Beast took em four years to make, considering how terrible it was.

DoofDoof
June 4th 2019


15016 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

'a few good songs'



tough crowd

Pikazilla
June 4th 2019


29743 Comments


I kind of agree. Alligator is still my favourite.

Rowan5215
Staff Reviewer
June 4th 2019


47604 Comments

Album Rating: 4.2

Beast is half good.







This is not.





Album Rating: 2.5




:thinking:

Demon of the Fall
June 4th 2019


33667 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

It's not linear Rowan, this might be somewhat good, somewhat ok and somewhat bad, averaging out at well... average. Therefore not 'half' good, is it?

Rowan5215
Staff Reviewer
June 4th 2019


47604 Comments

Album Rating: 4.2

@demon I didn't think doof could see that much of a grey area. you know he has an excel spreadsheet rating every song on here to three decimal points and ranking them against every other album released in 2019. carries a dossier with his National ranking to work every day too

fogza
Contributing Reviewer
June 4th 2019


9755 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound Off

Yep, a few good songs. I would add the following to a playlist:



I should live in salt

Sea of love

This is the last time



Some are ok, but have some element that bothers me (to varying degrees); I might give them a spin from time to time:



Demons

Don't swallow the cap

Graceless

Pink rabbits



The rest doesn't really excite me.



tommygun
June 4th 2019


27108 Comments

Album Rating: 1.0

Is that true rowbro? I keep my natty song ratings in a pink folder in the middle of my table :D

Sunnyvale
Staff Reviewer
June 4th 2019


5858 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7

YOU'RE THE TALL KINGDOM I SURROUNDDDDDDD

DoofDoof
June 4th 2019


15016 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

Yeah, this is more like - 10% good, 80% average, 10% bad



That's a 2.5 right there

DoofDoof
June 4th 2019


15016 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

Sleep Well Beast is more 60% good, 40% average



It's a generous 4.5 but I like the band so

Pikazilla
June 4th 2019


29743 Comments


Doof we expect an in-depth analysis and a powerpoint presentation from you in the near future.

Pikazilla
June 4th 2019


29743 Comments


Otherwise, we request that you change your score to what we believe is more reflecting of your posts in this thread.

DoofDoof
June 4th 2019


15016 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound Off

'you know he has an excel spreadsheet rating every song on here to three decimal points and ranking them against every other album released in 2019. carries a dossier with his National ranking to work every day too'



You've spent time visiting my RYM account I see



Demon of the Fall
June 4th 2019


33667 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

'Doof we expect an in-depth analysis and a powerpoint presentation from you in the near future.'

Is it wrong that I really want to see this Powerpoint presentation? I think you should create one Doof, then live stream it (with commentary) over the internet. You will also need to provide a messaging service so we can do a 'questions and answers' round afterwards, or perhaps you can just start a list/article on Sputnikmusic.com. I'm especially looking forward to the line graphs, pie charts and detailed but balanced analysis of the 'benefits and limitations' in assigning scores to individual tracks using Natty's discog as a template.

fogza
Contributing Reviewer
June 4th 2019


9755 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound Off

I'll admit it, I looked at the RYM. It's nice to see someone give GLB's Fuzzy some respect.

Rowan5215
Staff Reviewer
June 4th 2019


47604 Comments

Album Rating: 4.2

Is that true rowbro? I keep my natty song ratings in a pink folder in the middle of my table :D




lmfao, very very good

Dylan620
June 4th 2019


5870 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I keep hoping for Matt to drop an f-bomb in the "Hey Rosey" chorus :/



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