Album Rating: 3.0

This could be dangerous, but I have reviewed it, so go there for my (very unpopular) thoughts.

Haha, i'll check it now

Another solid review as always.
But do you think that Tales was a natural progression (regression) or a calculated attempt to get mainstream attention (constant radio rotation etc.)?

Because the thing that I find to be the most obvious is while they retained the increased melodic vibe they introduced with Tales they pretty much made Casually part 2 with Memory & Humanity.
Is that just to apologise to the fans or did they realise that instead of moving forward they kinda took a big step to the left?

Album Rating: 3.0

I shall await your backlash.

It's not even going to be harsh criticism, the album just obviously resonated more warmly with you.
My thoughts are on my previous post btw

Album Rating: 3.0

All good & fair points Deviant. I do not think your 2 mindsets in your 1st question are mutually exclussive. I think 'Tales' was a natural progression, but at the same time one that was certain to bring in more mainstream attention.



Ditto for your 2nd question. There was indeed a fan backlash, so 'M&H' was in a sense an apology. Big steps to the left should not be frowned upon (Radiohead's 'Kid A', etc...), as long as bands take in their experiences & move forward. I think they have done this relatively well with 'M&H', but it definitely could have been a lot better. They rushed its release imo.



Take a look at what Emery did with their newie after their previous LP that got a lot of fan backlash!

Yeah I know what you mean about Emery!

It's interesting that you mention Radiohead though.
I'll always find it hard to condemn or praise them for completely re-imagining themelves from album to album as that's become part of their trademark so to speak. To experiment with so many different genres/ideas and incorporate that into their own unique sound is what makes Radiohead so special.

Sadly, fans of Post Hardcore are much more resistant to the notion of change!
Especially when they pretty much revert to their earlier sound in the wake of so much negativity, instead of persevering and striving to be accepted for their willingness to experiment.

Album Rating: 3.0

Fair points again. The different genres could indeed play a part. And comparing FFAF to Radiohead was a bit of a stretch on my behalf. I guess it simply comes down to individual preferences too.

The comparison was fine, being a discussion about bands and their experimenting with different genres etc.
Like I said earlier, Tales obviously appealed more to you for, well whatever the reasons might be.
I don't HATE Tales (my earlier post that it was terrible was a bit of an overstatement), I was just more shocked by it's mere existence in the wake of Hours and then it's lack of existence/recognition when Memory & Humanity came around.
But you like Tales, and that's all that should matter, right?

Album Rating: 3.5

but it is teribble

Album Rating: 3.0

Haha. Not according to Mordecai. LOL.

Can't win em all I guess Davey haha

Album Rating: 3.0

Bull$hit. He's wrong, I'm right. I win.

Flexing the staff muscles aye haha

Album Rating: 3.0

Yeah & I think I just strained a bicep.

Album Rating: 3.5

Listening to this now. Ah, nostalgia.

Album Rating: 4.0

I love this album.

Album Rating: 3.0

One day I might go back to this & see if I was too harsh... I wrote this review a long time ago.

Shit Davey, didn't realise you had this as a 3 :-(.

Album Rating: 3.0

One day I might go back to this & see if I was too harsh... I wrote this review a long time ago.



:-)

Okay, I'll let you off. 'Tis my favorite FFAF album right here :-)