Skypala

Perhaps.. I actually agree with you to a degree. But there is no denying that there has been a vocal minority of negativity on here.

just got my target deluxe edition!!! :) :dazzled:

People need to post more pics of the deluxe edition!

I also think so-- there has been a vocal minority of negativity on here but I think this is their finest work.

swap Another's Arms and Viva and then you'll have it perfect (Another's Arms preceded Oceans)

Is that last review forreal?

Reading that always puts at ease about the reviews and the criticism on this forum because deep down I know that the band is happy about the record and that's really all I care about. With that said I am also happy with the record and I think it's their most quality work since AROBTTH. That's my opinion of course, not everyone (critics included) seem to agree but that's alright!

+1000

What do you mean by "stage"?

LP7 I think that that this upcoming LP7 will have songs very similar to/ along the lines of the the two target bonus tracks; "All Your Friends" and "Ghost Story." They both have a AROBTTH feel to them and are the exact kind of upbeat but not bloated energy that made A Rush so loved by us fans. But they also have very subtle electronic elements to them which would continue the evolution from ghost stories. I think that the fact that tear bonus tracks were released is a sign of what the boys are working on at the moment.

haha yeah, I would be a distracted mess all day!

That's actually smart! Plus there's nothing quite like the excitement of driving to the store and picking up a fresh copy and then listening on the way home :)

I'm so excited! :D I ordered online and I'm really hoping it doesn't come late

I also prefer it over the original-- I love that dark blue!

No, it's my favorite from the album! :D

I think it's a teaser for their LP in 2015 :sneaky:

I'm on Tapatalk so I had no idea what you're talking about earlier :(

Perhaps you would be so kind for one more PM? Sorry to pester you :0

Would some kind soul PM me the link? I'm on my phone and won't access a desktop for 12 hours :/

Isn't it a little early for a thread like this? I mean, you guys have had 6 years for Viva to sink in. Six years to appreciate it, accumulate memories and experiences with it and yet somehow we think it's perfectly reasonable to tear apart this brand new album that has no chance of even competing with their old stuff because of the time it had to connect with you. Stop comparing these vastly different albums and sit back and enjoy the PRESENT. Sit down and listen to ghost stories front to back the way it was meant to be heard, and appreciate the music for what it achieves in the dimension which it is trying to achieve that in-- which is completely different from viva la Vida or any of their other LPs for that matter. You're comparing apples and oranges here guys (not to mention that the apple, ghost stories, is hardly even ripe yet, which is quite unfair for that already unfair comparison, wouldn't you agree)?

That's awesome to hear-- in the end, imperfection is what makes music unique, right?

More out of feeling bad for Chris (not because of the dubsteo because I hate it) No but seriously how could you deny chris dubsteo of he came to you in tears asking for it?

Lol I would let him add it :sneaky:

They edited put 2.5 minutes of silence that is in the iTunes version

Awesome! I actually think people are jumping to criticize way too early-- give it a couple days, weeks, even months or years of listening and next thing you know, people begin to appreciate the songs for what they are.