Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130274 times)

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:55:17 PM »

I was never really a big Blackfield fan, and even just a few days ago I told ZBomber that my least favorite SW project was Blackfield (yes, IEM and BC included) but after hearing the news about a new album I decided to revisit the two albums and I think they are starting to click for me. Still not as good as IEM in my opinion but I think they've moved up above Bass Communion now.

Some songs that are changing my opinion of BF pretty rapidly:

"Lullaby"
"Pain"
"The Hole in Me"
"1,000 People"
"Epidemic"
"My Gift of Silence" - probably my favorite Blackfield song.
"End of the World"

skydivingninja · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:03:15 PM »

The problem with the Pink Floyd comparison is that the prism is actually an interesting image to look at. The cover to BFII is an interesting image to look at. So is the first one. FOABP is interesting because that kid is just looking at you, and its creepy. Its all in the eyes, there's a connection being made. All these are very simple covers but are great at capturing the mood of the album, capturing the attention of whoever's looking at it, and they give people a piece of artwork to admire and put on their t-shirts.

The new cover? Guy has his back turned. Looking at the sky through a window. Is it a nice image? Sure. Does it captivate and hold my attention for more than a few seconds? Nope.

Zantera · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:44:45 PM »

Even though Porcupine Tree is my second favorite-band, i still feel like all of SW's side-projects can be better to me, depending on the mood.

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:01:22 PM »

https://vimeo.com/channels/blackfield#18648464

the first two songs sound like absolute garbage, the rest may be good, but overall i'm not happy with what i heard. first two album samplers gave me the chills, this one blows.

glaurung · « **Reply #40 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:06:42 PM »

The album is now available for preorder:

https://www.burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson/collection/11/

skydivingninja · « **Reply #41 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:24:16 PM »

SW sounds like Phil Collins at the 2:00 mark. But I'm not too impressed. I'm sure they'll all be better when we hear the full songs instead of this little montage.

ZBomber · « **Reply #42 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:26:37 PM »

Pre-ordered. aegfsdgsdg I hate how much it costs to ship to the US.

And I'm not gonna listen to any of the songs until the album is released.

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:12:10 PM »

pre-ordered cos i'm a sucker, i hope it turns out to be better than the sample.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:14:26 PM »

The samples looks good to me!

I have the impression that this album will have a more orchestral feel to it, with strings and whatnot.

faemir · « **Reply #45 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:46:27 PM »

Going to see them live in April, surprised it's not called blackfield III though.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #46 on:** January 21, 2011, 01:56:33 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on January 18, 2011, 01:44:45 PM

Even though Porcupine Tree is my second favorite-band, i still feel like all of SW's side-projects can be better to me, depending on the mood.

...and that is exactly what makes Steven Wilson so awesome.

KevShmev · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:00:20 PM »

Quote from: Phantasmatron on January 21, 2011, 01:56:33 PM

Quote from: Zantera on January 18, 2011, 01:44:45 PM
Even though Porcupine Tree is my second favorite-band, i still feel like all of SW's side-projects can be better to me, depending on the mood.

...and that is exactly what makes Steven Wilson so awesome.

Well, that and his love for Felix's penis.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #48 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:01:43 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on January 21, 2011, 02:00:20 PM

Quote from: Phantasmatron on January 21, 2011, 01:56:33 PM
Quote from: Zantera on January 18, 2011, 01:44:45 PM
Even though Porcupine Tree is my second favorite-band, i still feel like all of SW's side-projects can be better to me, depending on the mood.

...and that is exactly what makes Steven Wilson so awesome.

Well, that and his love for Felix's penis.

Clearly you've never had someone put Felix's penis on you. It's an experience you NEVER forget.

KevShmev · « **Reply #49 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:08:43 PM »

So I'm told.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:09:16 PM »

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #51 on:** January 21, 2011, 03:02:42 PM »

I love it.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #52 on:** January 21, 2011, 03:44:26 PM »

https://vimeo.com/channels/blackfield#18648464

Marvellous G · « **Reply #53 on:** January 21, 2011, 03:55:39 PM »

I don't get you guys, this sounds like it'll be my favourite BF album yet.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #54 on:** January 21, 2011, 04:10:40 PM »

what the fuck is up with a PRIVATE EMBED? lol.

Pirate · « **Reply #55 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:23:07 PM »

What I've heard from this preview, I've liked. I thought the music represented the artwork pretty well.

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #56 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:23:05 PM »

new song "Waving" good stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frxs5J85NMs

skydivingninja · « **Reply #57 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:46:05 PM »

New song is a vast improvement over "Glass House."

Huge.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #58 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:52:12 PM »

yes

now, that's what I was expecting from this new Blackfield record. Effin A

Pirate · « **Reply #59 on:** January 30, 2011, 05:57:25 PM »

Sounds awesome!

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #60 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:25:06 PM »

Sounds like it could be on Lightbulb Sun. I like it though.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #61 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:33:11 PM »

Quote from: DarkEternalNight on January 30, 2011, 06:25:06 PM

Sounds like it could be on Lightbulb Sun. I like it though.

That's not a bad thing. Anything that could be on Lightbulb Sun is amazing by default.

If it werenn't amazing, it wouldn't fit in Lightbulb Sun.

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #62 on:** January 30, 2011, 06:34:25 PM »

Oh, I love Lightbulb Sun. My post did make it seem like I didn't though

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #63 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:05:51 PM »

Man that mini-pop orchestra in every song isn't really doing it for me.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #64 on:** January 30, 2011, 09:02:21 PM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on January 30, 2011, 07:05:51 PM

Man that mini-pop orchestra in every song isn't really doing it for me.

You must not like Stupid Dream then.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #65 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:27:14 AM »

I don't have the full album but I like A Smart Kid and Even Less well enough.

robwebster · « **Reply #66 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:54:57 AM »

"Fuck you all, fuck you - fuck you all, fuck you; go to hell! go to hell!"

Brilliant lyrics.

That said, this sounds more up my street than the last two Blackfields, which both had moments but were overall a little underwhelming. Thought track 1 from the sample sounded a little too generic-prog, but the rest sounds like a dead cool pop album.

Can't hear much Aviv Geffen on it, at that. Which is always a plus in my book. Sounds richer, warmer, and less depressing than the previous albums. Which is fantastic.

Even if it does have a naff title.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #67 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:20:49 PM »

US DATES ANNOUNCED!

Already bought my ticket

glaurung · « **Reply #68 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:21:30 PM »

I will definitely be at the Portland show.

ZBomber · « **Reply #69 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:33:16 PM »

I AM EXCITE

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

Author Topic: Blackfield (Read 130274 times)