well, Pale Blue Dot does have that hole djenty vibe going for it, alongside the Imperial March riff. It's a much more rhythmically focused track than riffy...
Yeah even though it's not as rhythmically complex as a Djent type song. More like chugging instead of riffing, but agree in a way.
Agreed with Bosk about rhythm driving the song instead of guitar. It is a very different song, and the whole atmosphere and vibe is something i haven't felt before with a DT song.
As for Barstool Warrior, i think it's one of my favorites alongside At Wit's End.
Yeah, you know, I can mention things I really, really like about every single song. I am
cautiously really loving this album. But I say "cautiously" because this album is different for DT. As mentioned in one of the reviews I read (I cannot remember who now, but it may have been Noxon), the sound is very stripped-down for DT. The layering upon layering upon layering is consciously absent. And that throws my subconscious into a bit of a tizzy because I know I'm listening to DT, and I subconsciously feel like something is missing. But even though that is the case, I still like the songs. And there is still enough layering that I hear different things on repeat listens. But the overall multi-layered sound that I am used to with this band is a lot simpler and focused on this album, and it still has me a bit off balance. I apologize because that probably does not make sense to those who have not heard it. But that's the best way to describe it.
What about Barstool Warrior? that seems to have positively surprised many reviewers...
No, it's great. Don't get me wrong. It's probably my #3 or #4 on the album. But I suspect that it will be a favorite for a lot of people. I hate to draw comparisons, because I think comparisons to other songs are very personal, and other people will read the comparison and inevitably say, "What? I don't hear that AT ALL." But that said, in terms of kind of overall feel and flavor, the song sort of reminds me of the vibe of TCOT or Blind Faith in some ways.
Question on Barstool Warrior- is the short snippet we heard a few months ago (Mangini in the studio playing a beautiful drum "fill" over a keyboard riff) the opening to this song?
I don't remember the exact clip. But the song starts off with a very upbeat keyboard and drum duet riff akin to the beginning of The Looking Glass or when the full band kicks in in The Best of Times.