The Circus Maximus Thread (merged)

[wolfking]

New video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5YZmYFJ86I

This is shit IMO.  Not sure I'll even give the album a listen at this rate, so disappointing.

[Train of Naught]

Okay, that one was terrible, not even going to comment on the video either.

I'll still give the album a try once it's on Spotify but my expectations have certainly lowered.

[cramx3]

.... what is this garbage?  Not even the music, the video is terrible.  Nice guitar solo is about all I can say here.

[The Astonished]

I personally thought that The Weight was very good. Sadly, that's where it ended for me. A real disappointment.

[Shadow2222]

That video was basically a cheesy, higher-tech version of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and I didn't care much for the song either.

[Nekov]

I didn't see the video but I listened to the song this morning and I actually liked it better than the rest of the songs they've released so far.

[Enigmachine]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

[cramx3]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

Agreed and even more so since every extra minute released has turned me off more.

[Nekov]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

I think they did this after seeing a lot of criticism for the first songs they released. I think it's no coincidence that the last 2 songs are more in line with Nine than the first 2 since those got blasted in FB and Youtube.

[Enigmachine]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

Agreed and even more so since every extra minute released has turned me off more.

I's say that 2 out of the three songs I've listened to are actually really good.

I think they did this after seeing a lot of criticism for the first songs they released. I think it's no coincidence that the last 2 songs are more in line with Nine than the first 2 since those got blasted in FB and Youtube.

I can see that for the title track, but not for The Weight. The reception for that was pretty decent.

[Evermind]

Still, they haven't released three best tracks on the album, in my opinion of course. And going off what I remember from my only spin of this album, Remember is much better than Highest Bitter so you guys probably should be glad they didn't release that one now.

[wolfking]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

I think they did this after seeing a lot of criticism for the first songs they released. I think it's no coincidence that the last 2 songs are more in line with Nine than the first 2 since those got blasted in FB and Youtube.

Yeah, but they still suck.

[Zook]

Remember is actually one of the better songs.

[wolfking]

Remember is actually one of the better songs.

ugh!

[NoseofNicko]

How the hell is Remember even remotely bad?

[wolfking]

How the hell is Remember even remotely bad?

Just my opinion mate.

[bl5150]

I had decided not to listen to any more but you guys made me     I agree with wolfking - Remember is pretty awful as a Circus Maximus song.    If I heard it on commercial radio then yeah........I wouldn't be surprised but to me it almost sounds like they're trying to be Coldplay or something.

I don't think I am even going to bother sampling this album - I have heard enough.

[NoseofNicko]

it almost sounds like they're trying to be Coldplay or something.

and Nine didn't?

[Mosh]

Well I'm a casual fan of Circus Maximus at best. I've heard each of their albums and like select songs but overall I don't love them. I suppose I probably shouldn't even bother with this one?

[bl5150]

it almost sounds like they're trying to be Coldplay or something.

and Nine didn't?

Nothing to the same extent I didn't think.  That album was softer around the edges but it didn't feel to me like they were trying to make music for the masses like this one does.

To be honest I have always found them a bit disappointing but kept coming back hoping they would "nail it".  Aside from a few songs on each album I have never felt that they achieved their potential........and this album may well solidify that thought.  They have one of the best singers in the business and some amazing musicians but I have never got a single disc full of great songs (IMO).  Great compilation band for me though .

[cramx3]

it almost sounds like they're trying to be Coldplay or something.

and Nine didn't?

I liked Nine and this new stuff sounds like it took the few moments I didn't like on Nine and maximized them and then added more stuff I don't like.  Sounds nothing like Isolate which is the album that got me into CM.

[jingle.boy]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

My expectations have been reduced to nothing.  Can't be worse than The Astonishing though. 

[wolfking]

Gonna refrain from listening to that song, album is only 4 days away. I think releasing nearly 20 mins of an album before release is a bit too much.

My expectations have been reduced to nothing.  Can't be worse than The Astonishing though. 

Agree.

[Zook]

The Astonishing is great. You guys suck.

I don't mind Circus Maximus going contemporrary. When they pull it off, they really nail it. Some of the songs on Havoc are really good. A lot of them have drums beats like in Remember though. Snare kick kick snare kick kick snare kick snare kick

[cramx3]

The Astonishing is great. You guys suck.

Yea seriously

[Nekov]

I hope it's not as boring as The Astonishing

[wolfking]

I hope it's not as boring as The Astonishing

I don't think anything can be as boring as The Astonishing.

[TAC]

The Astonishing is great. You guys suck.

Yea seriously

[Enigmachine]

I hope it's not as boring as The Astonishing

I don't think anything can be as boring as The Astonishing.

um, wow. Never disagreed with an opinion more in my life I think.

[wolfking]

I hope it's not as boring as The Astonishing

I don't think anything can be as boring as The Astonishing.

um, wow. Never disagreed with an opinion more in my life I think.

That's cool, I probably haven't disagreed with an opinion more too. 

[ronnibran]

OMG I am a casual fan of this band at best.  Loved their debut.  Got their second album but never really got into it.  Checked out Nine on Spotify and made it a few songs in before giving up. 

Out of morbid curiosity I checked out this latest song that was linked (Remember).  Totally not what I was expecting.  I can't tell if I hate it or if I find it strangely intriguing.  Good guitar solo at least.  I can appreciate that there's nothing else I listen to that sounds like this (?). I could probably dig it if I was in the right mood.  Ok, as I type this the song is reaching its epic sounding ending, that was actually pretty cool.

I'll check out the album on Spotify when it comes out.  And not that it matters, but whenever I find something I like on Spotify I end up buying it (digitally on amazon). 

[jingle.boy]

I wonder what YBS thinks of this.

Ytse?  C'mon... chime in.  We know you've been around a bit.

[JRundquist]

I'm doing an interview with Mats tomorrow in promotion of the album.

I actually, thoroughly enjoy the album. Then again Nine is my favorite Circus Maximus album because it feels like they really found their original sound. Great moments of heavy and prog and awesome moments of pop and melody.

Havoc is without question, the lightest album to date, but I've been spinning it since I received the promo a few weeks back every single night and I find something more to love about it each time.

[wolfking]

My fav album is Nine too, but still don't like what I've heard.  i'm actually really curious and want to listen when it's available to.

[bl5150]

Did you like The Astonishing Josh? - could be a pattern here