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Old 06-22-2012, 04:35 PM   #17 (permalink)
James Ihash
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Originally Posted by duga View Post
I've given it a couple more spins and while I think it has more of the Pumpkins feel than Zeitgeist did, it just isn't there. When the music is good, the lyrics are ridiculous. When the lyrics are good the music is boring as hell. I know Billy can write great lyrics, too... Just listen to Adore. There are some enjoyable moments, but I'm a little surprised at the positive reaction this album has been getting from critics. I'm happy for the band, but I really want to enjoy this more.

Siamese Dream > Mellon Collie > Adore > Gish > Machina II > Machina > Pisces Iscariot > Oceania > Zeitgeist
I've just gave it another spin, and I agree with you. It is better than zeitgeist, but zeitgeist was just impossible to listen to...

Though I disagree about Piscies, it's just great. Starla, Whir, and their awesome Girl Named Sandoz cover...
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