They've done it. They really have.

For all those that enjoyed "The Last Broadcast", as well as their debut, you're in for a real treat. Deep atmosphere, swirling, musical, dreamlike choruses, warm and emotional. This is the record I hoped they'd make!

"Almost Forgot Myself" is some of the best music they've ever created. Seriously.

"Snowden" is so massive, with it's orchestral chorus, and thick distorted guitar breakdown, that melts right back into a gentle melody.

"The Storm" is tripped out, and even has a slight Air influence.

"Walk In Fire" builds and builds into a monster of a tune....the stadium anthem on this album.

"One Of These Days" is another galloping, psychadelic excursion with a brilliant chorus.

Definite contender for album of the year. Trust me on this.

-Dalen

thought i'd share with you lovely people...

go here: http://www.oink.me.uk [sign up and dl the new album ]

Just found out about OiNK yesterday... they have everything! Mercury Rev, M. Ward, Athlete, a true Beck pre-release and of course... Doves.

For new signees... I kept getting a "we're full" message, but after about an hour I was able to sign up.

Holy shit, this 70mb cd is coming in at 147 kbs.

Should have the entire thing in 10 minutes total.

It seems to have hit usenet this week to for all you newsgroup fans, if there are any that is....

I've only heard a few tracks, but wow, so far, so great.

oink oink!

better than soulseek.

I looooooooove Torrent files! Heavy seeded torrent files, that is.

can't wait to listen to it this morning! gotta get some work done real quick first.

after you guys check it out, post your comments. i'm interested in hearing what you all think.

listening to it for the 3rd time today.

I'll wait to buy it. I'll just believe the hype until then.

I love it... it's not Last Broadcast, but what is? This release sounds like they're not all the way done mixing yet. I hear a couple of "unfinished" moments on track 5.

Regardless, it's a solid release and one I will buy on its actual release date... They still take you to that place, a la Mercury Rev, that only a few groups can. I'd love to hear this on an airplane! Music like this always sounds so much cooler 35,000 feet up.

BTW, Dalen... I think you mentioned the new Athlete in another thread... that's pure quality as well.

yeah, i'm feeling the new athlete. a bit more mellow, but mature release for them.

for torrent idiots like me, could someone please kindly share it on Soulseek? username is loonbugger. Thanks!

Okay I never heard any of the Doves' stuff before, but I'm listening to this right now and I'm definitely diggin it.

Almost Forgot Myself is fuckin incredible. So is Snowden. Mmmmmm.

Thanks for hooking this one up D!

wow. just...wow! every song kicks ass. i don't think i can pick a favorite yet. maybe snowden. maybe one of these days. i don't know. it changes everytime the next song comes on.

Top rate from start to finish. This will be a definite contender for album of the year.

no probs Puma glad you dig!

-D

In the summer of 2000 i visited England and went to a market stand with cd singles. I had the owner pick me out some good new singles so i could get a jump on some bands. I ended up with Idlewild's - These Wooden Ideas, Dark Star - ????(can't seem to find it) and The Doves - Cd1 & 2 of Catch the Sun. Amazingly i didn't like the actual single but liked the b-sides.

I think the guy did pretty well on his choices. I'll have to track down the Darkstar(?) single to see if it's any good.

i have it if you still need it - that goes for anyone else too

ss= spinning plates

message me and ill add you so you don't have to wait in line

I signed up at OINK! also ...

No one downloading it now... user name is back_space, please take it...

It is a loverly cd so far... Woohoo!


Thanks for the tip Dalen!

No, too many fucking rules! Plus I have friends that hook me up on ss.

i tend to find many releases on torrent sites well before they hit ss. there's usually no waiting, and the transfers are way faster.

uh, did you mention something about rules?

"Black and White Town" opens up sounding like Martha and the Vandellas' "Heatwave".

what's up, sally field?

man I really love the Who's version of that song.

One problem I have with the Doves: The drummer only seems to know one beat. Seriously, It's the same in every song. I mean, it's a good beat and all but mix it up a bit.