I figured I'd post this here, because after reading these boards over the past few weeks, I now realize that I am in the
vast minority here - which, quite honestly, bums me out.
I was so, so excited for this album. But after about fifteen listens, I think it's time to admit defeat here. D/T does absolutely nothing for me. It is definitely going to go to the very bottom of the pile.
I LOVED DTOE, I liked DT12, I am still attempting to understand TA (although, the 12 song playlist I made from it is very enjoyable when I'm in the mood), but this new record is just an abysmal mess. The production/mastering is downright offensive to my ears. And there is nothing here for me to come back to.
I could post a long list of gripes, but the rest of you are obviously digging it and I see no need to rain on anyone's parade.
I'm sure I'll come back and try again in a few months, but I suspect that this is not going to be a grower.
I was very lukewarm on TA, but after hearing D/T, I find myself enjoying that record a ton more.
The band made a great album, just not the album for me. Oh well.
So there you go, that's my
controversial opinion