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ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #1085 on:** June 19, 2011, 07:39:32 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on June 19, 2011, 07:36:36 PM

Does that mean I get an invite to this year's Christmas orgy?/

The theme is actually Dear Hunter Orgy this year, but yes, you're invited.

Heretic · « **Reply #1086 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:44:02 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on June 19, 2011, 07:12:42 PM

I wasn't a huge fan of TDH before this, but now that Zack showed me the Color Spectrum, I can tell this has a really good chance of being in my top 15 albums ever.

And now I am going to see them in August.

This was me before the Color Spectrum. 'Twas just a casual fan, but the insane diversity of this album is just wonderful.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1087 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:47:34 PM »

Quote from: ClairvoyantCat on June 19, 2011, 07:39:32 PM

Quote from: ZBomber on June 19, 2011, 07:36:36 PM
Does that mean I get an invite to this year's Christmas orgy?/

The theme is actually Dear Hunter Orgy this year, but yes, you're invited.

can i cum?

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1088 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:49:22 PM »

I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #1089 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:50:05 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on June 19, 2011, 08:49:22 PM

I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.

its worth it

ZeppelinDT · « **Reply #1090 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:50:42 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on June 19, 2011, 08:49:22 PM

... if it is as good as you guys are saying...

It's better.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1091 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:51:19 PM »

Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 19, 2011, 08:50:05 PM

Quote from: Jamesman on June 19, 2011, 08:49:22 PM
I think I may just buy The Color Spectrum if it is as good as you guys are saying. I heard one track before and it was awesome stuff.

its worth it

Really seems like it, it's just I wanted to get acquainted with the Act albums first...but this may be the better purchase for now.

Quote from: ZeppelinDT on June 19, 2011, 08:50:42 PM

Quote from: Jamesman on June 19, 2011, 08:49:22 PM
... if it is as good as you guys are saying...

It's better.

Oh boy!

Ravenheart · « **Reply #1092 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:54:29 PM »

I listened to all of The Color Spectrum today. It was pretty cool. I actually like it way more than everything else I've heard by The Dear Hunter. Not sure why; I just did.

Indigo and Violet are by far my favorites upon first listen.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1093 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:56:50 PM »

$35 to spend on Amazon in one shot is more than I can afford right now...thinking about buying one or two of the colors to start. WHAT TWO SHOULD I GET

zxlkho · « **Reply #1094 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:57:55 PM »

Black and Indigo

ironhead · « **Reply #1095 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:04:20 PM »

I just saw that these guys are playing at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.. I've been to some shows there and I'm thinking of going but I don't know anything about these guys... Everyone here seems to like them.. Who are they and what kind of stuff do they play?

zxlkho · « **Reply #1096 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:07:07 PM »

I would describe them as progressive rock/indie rock. Their first 3 "Acts" (albums) are part of a concept series that ZeppelinDT can explain to you better.

Basically they're the best thing since sliced bread and you should go see them.

Heretic · « **Reply #1097 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:10:15 PM »

There's so many genres explored on the Color Spectrum that I just label it as progressive rock, yeah.

Definitely check em' out, they're great.

Gadough · « **Reply #1098 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:43:54 PM »

Calling The Dear Hunter "indie rock" is about as unfair as calling Coheed and Cambria "emo." They're a progressive rock band, full stop. Their official website even says so.

https://thedearhunter.com/about/?PHPSESSID=95d8780c9ba930520d50b8db08cdd425

Quote

The Dear Hunter is a progressive rock band consisting of singer/writer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Casey Crescenzo and drummer Nick Crescenzo.

ZBomber · « **Reply #1099 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:49:25 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on June 19, 2011, 08:57:55 PM

Black and Indigo

Black is one of the greatest things I've ever heard

Ever

Portrucci · « **Reply #1100 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:49:45 PM »

Even though this latest release is quite progressive in the true sense of the word, ironically it's not very prog. Though genre tags are pretty useless...I'd imagine TCS appealing more to indie-heads than prog-heads.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #1101 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:50:35 PM »

Quote from: Portrucci on June 19, 2011, 09:49:45 PM

Even though this latest release is quite progressive in the true sense of the word, ironically it's not very prog. Though genre tags are pretty useless...I'd imagine TCS appealing more to indie-heads than prog-heads.

This.

Gadough · « **Reply #1102 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:52:08 PM »

Oh yeah, no doubt there's some crossover. I was just saying that calling them an indie rock band doesn't do them or their music justice.

ZBomber · « **Reply #1103 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:54:13 PM »

Yeah, it's like calling Drew a gas salesman. He doesn't just sell gas. He sells propane (which can be a guess or a liquid) AND propane accessories.

Gadough · « **Reply #1104 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:54:49 PM »

....And don't you forget it!

lordxizor · « **Reply #1105 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:08:05 AM »

Man, I really wish I felt that this album (I'll just call it an album rather than series of EPs or whatever) is as good as many of you do. I like it and it's obviously very good, but so far I'd say it doesn't compare to the Acts. Part of it is that I just don't have the time to sit down and listen to it straight through or really more than a couple songs at a time. Maybe that would help me like it better. I don't know... it's just missing something that all three Acts had. Can't really describe it.

ariich · « **Reply #1106 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:20:03 AM »

I don't like it any more or less than the Acts. It's a completely different kind of work and so not really comparable.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1107 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:31:39 AM »

Quote from: lordxizor on June 20, 2011, 06:08:05 AM

Man, I really wish I felt that this album (I'll just call it an album rather than series of EPs or whatever) is as good as many of you do. I like it and it's obviously very good, but so far I'd say it doesn't compare to the Acts. Part of it is that I just don't have the time to sit down and listen to it straight through or really more than a couple songs at a time. Maybe that would help me like it better. I don't know... it's just missing something that all three Acts had. Can't really describe it.

Don't worry, some of these guys see an album come out and they announce that its the best thing ever and then stop talking about it after a week. This is no different.

I also understand that its a bit too long to sit through in one go, and the music itself isn't really comparable to the Acts (except for Orange, White, and Violet, I think) but I like the Acts more because they're more concise and connected and really give you a full album experience where every song is great, while TCS has some fantastic songs, but also a lot of "just okay" songs as well.

lordxizor · « **Reply #1108 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:36:09 AM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on June 20, 2011, 06:31:39 AM

while TCS has some fantastic songs, but also a lot of "just okay" songs as well.

I think this is part of the reason I don't like it as much. The only song on all three Acts that I think is "just OK" is Go Get Your Gun. So hearing new TDH material that I would consider "just OK" brings it down for me. I guess I need to get over my initial disappointment that this wasn't the greatest thing they'd put out and appreciate it for what it is.

ZeppelinDT · « **Reply #1109 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:40:30 AM »

I think a lot of it might also take some growing. I've listened through the entire set maybe 4 or 5 times so far, and I still feel like I've only just barely scratched the surface. I dedicated a good chuck of my day yesterday solely to TCS, and only after doing that did I really even begin to feel like I was "getting" it.

antigoon · « **Reply #1110 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:40:54 AM »

The second half of Tripping in Triplets is so beautiful. The strings and horns... <3

As of now:

Blue
White
Green
Violet
Red/Black
Yellow
Indigo
Orange

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1111 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:48:26 AM »

Blue first and Indigo second-to-last?

wut

antigoon · « **Reply #1112 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:50:46 AM »

I don't know what your guys' deal with blue is.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1113 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:53:30 AM »

Quote from: zxlkho on June 19, 2011, 08:57:55 PM

Black and Indigo

Everyone think this is a good start?

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1114 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:54:18 AM »

I certainly do. If you haven't heard TDH before though it'll be misleading as to their general sound. For that, replace Black with Violet. If you know what TDH normally does then go with the two you've quoted.

antigoon · « **Reply #1115 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:55:34 AM »

I'd replace either black or indigo with white or violet.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1116 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:56:32 AM »

I've got a pretty good idea I think. Ariich sent me a TDH in my roulette.

The Acts have somewhat of an energetic feel, passionate vocals, tight musicianship that leans toward "indie" but is also progressive. At least I think, I'm not that familiar with them.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1117 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:57:11 AM »

Then listen to Indigo and Violet.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #1118 on:** June 20, 2011, 07:59:48 AM »

Indigo and Violet it is!

Super Dude · « **Reply #1119 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:12:01 AM »

They are not in essence an indie band, but they do carry around that indie aesthetic both in look and sound. And honestly, prog could use something like indie to make it progressive again.

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