[kj] my two cents on the album

[fluw]

as it is i wouldn't mind if these are the _final _mixes, as i don't need 
the songs to be packaged and honed for _mainstream consumption _to enjoy.
that being said, these can't be the final mixes, honestly, or they will 
not parlay into sales. regardless, i feel privileged to have these 
preliminary versions (if this proves to be the case) as i am sure most 
of us would like to have any and all recording  involving these guys 
regardless of imperfections or context.

as for j patriotism, it is very similar to patriotism in a democracy: 
*dissent/criticism is patriotic.*
i doubt that they are so insecure that they /wouldn't/ want honesty from 
this lot, and prefer a bunch of *shit groveling red state* *wet toadies!*




Alex Smith wrote:

>In the same way the Republicans strenuously scold those who critiscize the War in Iraq because it arguably shows a lack of "support for the troops," I'm somewhat retiscent to start taking potshots at HOSANNAS here simply because the band -- or at least Raven -- has been known to read these missives. For all intents and purposes, the band sounds roundly fired up about the album, I don't want to discourage them (as if I'd have that sort've influence), especially given the fact that we shouldn't *really* be privvy to hearing it just yet anyway.
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>That said, as I much as I resisted all the offers and links and covert outlets to hear the record -- wanting, instead, to, as a fellow Gatherer suggested, let the tension build and hear it properly upon its intended release in March  --- I caven in and downloaded the entire fucker. Another reason for not wanting to hear it -- like anyone cares -- is that I've just started (as I've labouriously pointed out) a new job, and I'm finding it hard to concentrate on anything else. That said -- a Killing Joke is not just another workaday happening. How can I resist? So, at this risk of mentally associating the record with this awful malaise I'm experiencing (new kid in a clique-ridden school, etc.), I gave the album a spin on my walk to work this morning. 
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>I'm going to hold back on the critiscisms (I can't be the only one who wants to remain open-minded about the disc). I think "Majestic" and "Walking With Gods" are closest to what I expect from the band in terms of sound and greatness. If these aren't the final mixes (anyone?), I'd like to hear a *bit* more clarity and definition (it'd be nice to hear more of Raven's bass, for example).
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>And I'm concerned for Jaz's voice. Sing that way for too long and you're not going to have much of a voice left to speak of.....pardon the pun.
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>Alex in NYC
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