Famous Old Painter Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hm... is the compression really high and brickwalled on the album? The version I downloaded a month ago was almost unlistenable because of this but I'm hoping that it was just the leak and the album version is fine. Otherwise, I cant see myself listening to it too much which is a shame as I can tell there are some really good songs on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I dunno. I tried to buy a copy at JB in the city today, and both major stores were sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaths_friend Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 ^^ mate we should start a JB appreciation thread haha!! i went to the JB near my uni on monday and they had almost entire shelf full of them........most were gone by thursday when i went back. Triple J has flogged the crap out of this album!! and from what i've heard NovaFM have jumped on board also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Which is all good as long as the album isn't over killed to ruin like the KOL album was. That would be horrible. And I guess your reasoning explains why there is no copies at JB! A JB appreciation thread would be nice, although only mostly Aus and NZ fans will know about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunForTheHills Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hm... is the compression really high and brickwalled on the album? The version I downloaded a month ago was almost unlistenable because of this but I'm hoping that it was just the leak and the album version is fine. Otherwise, I cant see myself listening to it too much which is a shame as I can tell there are some really good songs on here.I noticed that too, it was actually annoying me a little bit because it actually sucks the life out of most of the songs. Same with the new Blackbud album - it just makes it sound really... plastic. As you say, hopefully the actual album sounds better, because I love a lot of songs on here. I love the last part of Love Like A Sunset, btw :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkus Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I was not familiar with Phoenix before, but I decided to buy the album via iTunes since it had so much hype behind it (even Pitchfork raved over it). While I'm still getting used to the feel of their material, I'm liking what I'm hearing. And I definitely second the thoughts about 'Love Like a Sunset'. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hopefully they'll be getting a decent chart position then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaths_friend Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 down here in aus. it only takes about 20 000- 30 000 sales to get to number 1. unless you release in the same week as a big band like Coldplay or U2 or AC/DC. phoenix is up against Green Day i think? but i'm sure it will hit the top 5. our current album charts are looking atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Yeah the last part of love like a sunset was an AMAZING end to the song! Pheonix will do ok in the charts, even with 4,000 sales, because, it's getting flogged enough in the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I did a little bit of research and apparently the version from the initial leak has since been remixed for the final release version. I've heard it's an improvement, so hopefully that means it wont sound distorted, overcompressed and dreadful now. If this is the case, I'm really looking forward to listening to this album. If not, well that's a real shame as there some great songwriting on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hmm. I downloaded a version like 4 days ago... it may have been a cd rip. When the cd stores get their act together, I will find out if the physical copy is any different. The version I heard was quite superb in quality of sound and content. I hope it doesn't differ. On another note, the album was given 4.5/5 in the mX today. Finally they got something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Well Phoenix are #2 on Australian iTunes right now, beaten only by a Ministry of Sound compilation. Since I completely tuned out of the charts completely after my ears got raped by one manufactured pop idol too many, it's a real surprise to see Phoenix chart so well. I had no idea they were so popular round these parts. Well there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Yeah, the charts are a terrible indication of good artists these days, especially in Australia. If you want to find fantastic music you have to do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene_Ihnfsa Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 yay finally got the album, it sounds good, so Phoenix. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yeah, the charts are a terrible indication of good artists these days, especially in Australia. If you want to find fantastic music you have to do it yourself. AMEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicolorGreenEyes Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Wow I seem to have underestimated this album when I downloaded it ages ago, just started listening again cos of the actual release, it's so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospekt. Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I gotta get this album.. I've been listening to Lisztomania (SO CATCHY) for days and days. 1901 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 It made #12 in the Aus charts, Pretty good considering the CD stores were sold out all week and I couldnt get a copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 finally picked up a copy today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 We had a big Lisztomania singalong in class today. Me and about 5 other students. It was so spontaneous yet so much fun, I had no idea that song was so popular. :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I finally got it in JB today. Woot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Got it a couple of days ago and it's great! 1901 & Lisztomania are so catchy <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected]. Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome :dance: Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome Rome :wacky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yes, very catchy songs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApproximatelyInfinite Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Phoenix! I didn't see a dedicated thread for them, so... Anybody else like Phoenix? I discovered them about two months ago, and I can't get enough :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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