seriously guys, this Liars album

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:41 am

so fucking good

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:45 am

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

I think it's a good album, too.

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:46 am

fuck Animal Collective

but yeah, album of the year so far

havent listened to Mogwai yet though

Kit · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:47 pm **Posts:** 3052

I liked They Threw Us in a Trench but I never got around to checking out They Were Wrong So We Drowned. What is this one like?

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:05 am

its quite different from They Threw Us...

its more like their droney guitars with deep, pounding drums type deal

ill post a song if you want

jsh · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:34 am

splates Wrote:

fuck Animal Collective

but yeah, album of the year so far

Yeah, this one reminds of the AC. I should give it another listen.

south pacific · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:54 am

post this.

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:01 am

you want the whole thing rami?

south pacific · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:03 am

How about just a song to get an idea. You pick me a good one.

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:36 am

[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3TUT1K3FHYWVX2YGMCM61636S0]06 the wrong coat for you mt. heart attack.mp3
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02 let's not wrestle mt. heart attack.mp3

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:39 am

its more of an 'album' album than a 'songs' album though

Finch Platte · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:16 am

splates Wrote:

its more of an 'album' album than a 'songs' album though

What's the deal with all the weird heart attack refs?

Bee OK · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:39 am

I third that this sounds a lot like Animal Collective, whome I also really don't really like. I feel that I'm missing something, not getting AC but keep trying and trying but nothing.

This album is no way the best of 2005!

shiv · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:48 am

splates Wrote:

so fucking good

you actually meant 'sucks'.

south pacific · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:52 am

Ima download this after I get home from work.

I liked a couple of songs from their first one.

gauchebag · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 12:19 pm

really been looking forward to this one and hearing things like this makes me salivate even more. fuck, even pitchfork drooled on it.

Mr. Mister · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:24 pm

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

fuck that. i dig animal collective, but animal collective have yet to make anything that sounds this good. in fact, it's been a while since i've heard an album that is as sonically tight as drum's not dead. it's a very difficult thing to make looping drones sound interesting and compelling. liars pull this off by the sheer texture of crackles and perfect imperfections, which is why this album is fucking awesome.

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:46 pm

mr. mister Wrote:

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

fuck that. i dig animal collective, but animal collective have yet to make anything that sounds this good. in fact, it's been a while since i've heard an album that is as sonically tight as drum's not dead. it's a very difficult thing to make looping drones sound interesting and compelling. liars pull this off by the sheer texture of crackles and perfect imperfections, which is why this album is fucking awesome.

Seriously, I'm going to have to do a track-by-track comparison when I get a chance. It has more to do with guitar textures and melodies than percussion, though.

I agree that this record has an excellent and very particular sound, but I totally disagree that Animal Collective hasn't made anything that "sounds" this good. For mood and production value alone, I would hold Here Comes the Indian up against this, and even the rough, home-recorded Campfire Songs.

two guns holla · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:52 pm

splates Wrote:

[url=http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3TUT1K3FHYWVX2YGMCM61636S0]06 the wrong coat for you mt. heart attack.mp3
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02 let's not wrestle mt. heart attack.mp3

Number 2 is my fucking jam.

discostu · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:19 pm

I'm pumped. It comes out on Tuesday, right?

iron_and_beer · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:22 pm

Definitely a grower, but I've really been getting into this.

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What's the deal with all the weird heart attack refs?

There are apparently two characters, Drum and Mt. Heart Attack, which represent different moods or something...not a good explanation on my part.

Mr. Mister · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:30 pm

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

mr. mister Wrote:

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

fuck that. i dig animal collective, but animal collective have yet to make anything that sounds this good. in fact, it's been a while since i've heard an album that is as sonically tight as drum's not dead. it's a very difficult thing to make looping drones sound interesting and compelling. liars pull this off by the sheer texture of crackles and perfect imperfections, which is why this album is fucking awesome.

Seriously, I'm going to have to do a track-by-track comparison when I get a chance. It has more to do with guitar textures and melodies than percussion, though.

I agree that this record has an excellent and very particular sound, but I totally disagree that Animal Collective hasn't made anything that "sounds" this good. For mood and production value alone, I would hold Here Comes the Indian up against this, and even the rough, home-recorded Campfire Songs.

shit, well know you've got me thinking. it's been a while since i gave some dedicated spins to the collective, and come to think of it, i very much sonically appreciate some of their records (although not their last one). however, i'm having a hard time comparing what i like about them, they feel worlds apart. if i step back, i can see where there are some similarities between what liars are up to and what the collective does at their best: memorable melodies and weird aesthetics. however, the execution seems almost completely opposite to me, or to put it another way, the similarities kind of stop there. strangely enough, i think the liars also win the battle of accessability on this record more than animal collective usually does, but these are both very fringe bands in a sense, so that doesn't really mean a lot.

splates · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:03 pm

McMister Wrote:

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

fuck that. i dig animal collective, but animal collective have yet to make anything that sounds this good. in fact, it's been a while since i've heard an album that is as sonically tight as drum's not dead. it's a very difficult thing to make looping drones sound interesting and compelling. liars pull this off by the sheer texture of crackles and perfect imperfections, which is why this album is fucking awesome.

somebody get this man a prize

Timis · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:04 pm

i guess i will be in the minority here....

i cannot stand this album

Mr. Mister · **Posted:** Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:55 pm

splates Wrote:

McMister Wrote:

O'McDrinky McMacO'MickO'O Wrote:

So I guess you have to ignore the fact that several of the songs sound a lot like Animal Collective.

fuck that. i dig animal collective, but animal collective have yet to make anything that sounds this good. in fact, it's been a while since i've heard an album that is as sonically tight as drum's not dead. it's a very difficult thing to make looping drones sound interesting and compelling. liars pull this off by the sheer texture of crackles and perfect imperfections, which is why this album is fucking awesome.

somebody get this man a prize

word.

seriously guys, this Liars album

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