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Why is the album called X & Y? Q. Why is the album called X & Y? Is it something about human chromosomes (genes)? XY chromosomes specifically refer to males. And XX genes are seen in females... I figured 'X & Y' genes will produce a male. I'm wondering whether it's about being male chauvanists, or a male-dominated band. I also don't think that they mean the rock arena should be dominated by males. Or is Chris hoping for a boy next? :D or does X & Y have some alternative meaning? - as to the song on the album... it is extremely suggestive of... erm... something (reminds me of meiosis, or production of sex cells in a biological context) or is it explicitly describing the X-rated process itself?? "I dive into the deep... end - u become my best friend..." "Singing... oohhh..." Oh man. :wink3: Why is the artwork in a binary code? Is it because it displays the Make trade fair symbol?

Just trying to open up a mini discussion. I hope no angry fans flame me. Previously, I said I didn't like the mix, cause they sound so overmixed this time around, as compared to AROBTTH. I was thinking over this for months. I realised I didn't pick up the album as much, cause it wears me out with each listen. Who honestly says they don't get sick of listening to the same material over and over... That's how you memorize it, btw. THey don't sound smooth, like AROBTTH. I'm not an experienced musician, but sometimes I feel that a chorus is just there for the sake of it to complete the song. I mean, like planted/ disjointed. *points to What If* ... It begins softly, then in the middle, the guitar sounds - it's like a jolt of a person asleep right out of the bed. In fact, I was looking forward to an acoustic version centred round the piano. *points to Square one* ... there is no clear indication of where the chorus is, just the blaring guitars. Unlike In My Place, having the dispersive clash of cymbals just before the chorus, and a crescendo. 'White Shadows' has some droning in the background when they should give emphasis to the screaming guitars. Listening with earphones gives mild discomfort at hi-pitch. The most catchy song on the album is Talk. Personally, I much prefer the quieter songs - Hardest part, Swallowed in the Sea (should be longer), Kingdom come. Anyone? I'm waiting for Yellow #2 to materialise.

I think it's awfully mixed. The sound is so dense you can't make out the acoustic guitars. I propose using Windows media player Equalizer to adjust to 'Rock' settings. Then, make the following adjustments: Adjust the highest peak 125Hz from '3' to '5' and turn up the second highest peak, 8KHz to '4' (Do this slowly, and the others will align themselves) Lower 2Khz to '-2' and lastly 1 KHz to '-3' I think you'd hear the most detail (drumming, acoustic guitars...) in this setting. This makes the sound very clear. Do give it a try, and provide me comments? I'm not mad about the single 'Fix you'. I much prefer 'A Message' and 'Hardest Part'...