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Offline BlackInk

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A.C.T - New Album 2014
« on: February 10, 2014, 09:36:24 AM »
Are there are any fellow A.C.T fans here on DTF? They're on Spotify for those of you who are interested and I recommend songs like "Torn By a Phrase", "Truth Is Pain" or "Manipulator". They're a swedish prog rock/metal band, but a bit more of a wacky feeling than the standard ones.

Anyways, their very long awaited new album called "Circus Pandemonium" is released this march and a teaser has just been released, and I personally think it sounds great:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtXERTwFXJ8
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2014, 09:44:05 AM »
So glad to see other A.C.T fans here.   Imaginary Friends is the first CD I ever heard from them and is brilliant.    Many people compare them to Saga if case anyone wanted a reference point for them. 
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2014, 12:42:06 PM »
I think they waited to long with the new CD - here's hoping they didn't loose too many fans.
I'm still one and looking forward to the album!  :hat
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2014, 12:57:00 PM »
Imaginary Friends is the one I like the least actually, still like it though. But the three after that have been gold so far.

Seeing them live this May, hopefully it will be cool. My dad has seen them before and apparently they're good live.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2014, 04:35:23 PM »
Have the first three, but I couldn't tell you the last time I listened to any of them.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2014, 05:01:12 PM »
ABOUT TIME WE GOT A TEASER! YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

This is one of my most anticipated releases ever.

I love this band so much. They write eclectic and extremely memorable prog songs. If there is any band that captures everything I like about music, it's these guys. Except for the jazzier side of things. (By this, I mean that this band does not capture the part of me that loves jazz, swing and bop. If they went further and incorporated even this, that would cover nearly all my bases in one band, but I don't see that happening :lol)
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2014, 06:34:03 PM »
Love these guys, but yeah, the long period between albums, they've practically fallen off my radar. Hopefully it was worth the wait.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2014, 06:22:14 AM »
Album came out a few days ago...

After the first listen, all I can say is it needs more listens. Doesn't capture me the same way three of their four previous albums do, but this album sure does have its moments too.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2014, 07:57:14 AM »
I haven't even heard it yet. I was hoping that it would be added to Spotify until I have money to spend on albums and stuff, but there's nothing there, which bums me out.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2014, 08:43:12 AM »
Does anyone know where I can buy this CD? 
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2014, 12:03:17 PM »
In Germany, I got it from justforkicks.de.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2014, 01:48:44 PM »
Yeah, $25 is a bit too much to be paying for a CD.  It's the shipping of $9.00 that kills the deal.  I can't believe they don't have distribution here in the US?



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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2014, 02:56:11 PM »
It's on iTunes too digitally.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2014, 11:28:23 AM »
A.C.T responded to my question on FB:

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Regarding retailers we are working on it. But these have bought a stock.

https://www.lasercd.com/

More retailers are coming. More info soon.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2014, 12:38:10 PM »
Quote from: ich bin besser on March 08, 2014, 11:28:23 AM
A.C.T responded to my question on FB:

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Regarding retailers we are working on it. But these have bought a stock.

https://www.lasercd.com/

More retailers are coming. More info soon.

If it was going to be anywhere online... :rollin
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2015, 01:19:11 PM »
Just going back to this thread to see how the new album is holding up for everyone now after some time of digesting it.

I bought it at the live show I went to and I have to say that I am really starting to dig this album. My favorite one is probably the last one, 'Freak of Nature', but there are quite a few really cool ones on there.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2015, 02:00:50 PM »
Got Nick hooked on this album.  I still play it at least once a week.
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2016, 01:34:23 PM »
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2016, 12:37:13 PM »
This new one actually ended up being my favorite of theirs. 


I think I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a copy of that live DVD
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Re: A.C.T - New Album 2014
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2016, 09:35:30 AM »
Just remember that it was not played in front of an audience. But very cool, nevertheless. I really enjoyed the live portion, as well as the interviews and other stuff. Well done.  :tup
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