That back half, baby! You know I already had this in the mix for my AOTY candidates, but I threw it on a night drive trying to get back to town Friday night, and woah! Talk about loving a record even more.
I love your idea of having your favorite Chems records be the bookends to their careers, and I'm with you. As much as I love No Geography, this new one is even better.
After seeing your earlier comments, it took me a while to get to the first half, but it's great too! December's a ways off yet, but I have to think this'll make quite a few AOTY shortlists.
I certainly haven’t kept up with Chemical Brothers in recent years (decades?). But when you start throwing around AOTY that definitely piques my interest! Gonna dive into the album this week.
I’m going to pretend you just said that it’s their worst album yet so that I don’t make my expectations too high! :-) Though enough of you here in the Stackosphere have sung its praises for me to feel secure in not over inflating my excitement.
Absolutely resonating with your sentiments on The Chemical Brothers' evolution over the years. Their trajectory from "scrappy upstarts" in the big beat genre to revered legends in the world of electronic music is nothing short of remarkable. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons have been like musical alchemists, always tinkering and never settling. They've pushed the envelope but managed to keep that unique Chemical Brothers essence in each record they've made.
I couldn't agree more with your observation that they've placed their bets wisely by focusing on albums rather than just singles. In an industry where the focus has increasingly shifted towards singles and playlists, The Chemical Brothers have remained steadfast in delivering cohesive albums that tell a story from beginning to end. It's not just about the immediate gratification of a hit track; it's about the journey the album takes you on.
"For That Beautiful Feeling" seems like another masterstroke, especially as you've described it. The combination of elements from their earlier classics reimagined into fresh tracks is a fantastic way to appeal to both new fans and those who've been with them from the start. Your description of the track "Skipping Like A Stone" with Beck makes it a must-listen, and it's exciting to know that it lives up to the visceral power that music can often promise but not always deliver.
Like you, I've also been quite attached to their earlier works, particularly "No Geography" and "Exit Planet Dust." However, the idea that their latest work has not just joined these ranks but possibly surpassed them is thrilling. It goes to show that Rowlands and Simons aren't just riding the wave of past successes; they're in an ongoing process of reinvention and, remarkably, perfection.
The fact that they're also releasing a memoir, "Paused in Cosmic Reflection," only adds another layer of excitement. It will be intriguing to get an inside look at their creative process and the journey that has led them to this point. It's a great testament to their art that they continue to evolve while staying true to their core sound. Not many artists manage to do that successfully over such a lengthy career. They're indeed a gift that keeps on giving to the world of music.
That back half, baby! You know I already had this in the mix for my AOTY candidates, but I threw it on a night drive trying to get back to town Friday night, and woah! Talk about loving a record even more.
I love your idea of having your favorite Chems records be the bookends to their careers, and I'm with you. As much as I love No Geography, this new one is even better.
After seeing your earlier comments, it took me a while to get to the first half, but it's great too! December's a ways off yet, but I have to think this'll make quite a few AOTY shortlists.
I wasn't going bother with this one, but you've convinced me.
Let me know what you think!
I certainly haven’t kept up with Chemical Brothers in recent years (decades?). But when you start throwing around AOTY that definitely piques my interest! Gonna dive into the album this week.
Not a term thrown around lightly, either! Let me know what you think once you've had a chance to play it.
I’m going to pretend you just said that it’s their worst album yet so that I don’t make my expectations too high! :-) Though enough of you here in the Stackosphere have sung its praises for me to feel secure in not over inflating my excitement.
Worst. Album. Ever. Totally awful. Terribly mixed. Zero cohesion.
That should temper your expectations at least a little bit? :)
Seriously; it's awesome. Go in w/a high bar. They'll meet it.
I knew it would be terribly mixed! Goes without saying!😜 Thanks for humoring me.
This one’s coming up in my newsletter queue as well! Defs an AOTY candidate
Great minds think alike! If you do write it up, please share a link!
Will do!!
Okay twist my arm! I’ll listen!!!
(I’m halfway through and I dig this so hard)
Yes!
Absolutely resonating with your sentiments on The Chemical Brothers' evolution over the years. Their trajectory from "scrappy upstarts" in the big beat genre to revered legends in the world of electronic music is nothing short of remarkable. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons have been like musical alchemists, always tinkering and never settling. They've pushed the envelope but managed to keep that unique Chemical Brothers essence in each record they've made.
I couldn't agree more with your observation that they've placed their bets wisely by focusing on albums rather than just singles. In an industry where the focus has increasingly shifted towards singles and playlists, The Chemical Brothers have remained steadfast in delivering cohesive albums that tell a story from beginning to end. It's not just about the immediate gratification of a hit track; it's about the journey the album takes you on.
"For That Beautiful Feeling" seems like another masterstroke, especially as you've described it. The combination of elements from their earlier classics reimagined into fresh tracks is a fantastic way to appeal to both new fans and those who've been with them from the start. Your description of the track "Skipping Like A Stone" with Beck makes it a must-listen, and it's exciting to know that it lives up to the visceral power that music can often promise but not always deliver.
Like you, I've also been quite attached to their earlier works, particularly "No Geography" and "Exit Planet Dust." However, the idea that their latest work has not just joined these ranks but possibly surpassed them is thrilling. It goes to show that Rowlands and Simons aren't just riding the wave of past successes; they're in an ongoing process of reinvention and, remarkably, perfection.
The fact that they're also releasing a memoir, "Paused in Cosmic Reflection," only adds another layer of excitement. It will be intriguing to get an inside look at their creative process and the journey that has led them to this point. It's a great testament to their art that they continue to evolve while staying true to their core sound. Not many artists manage to do that successfully over such a lengthy career. They're indeed a gift that keeps on giving to the world of music.