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After hearing the first two singles (Granite & Propane Nightmares), I thought that this would be a decent album. I was also reassured by the 12 minute mini mix of the album that was given out for free. However, upon listening to the album in full, I have a hard time getting past a few songs. Their sound has definitely changed, but I'm not sure if it's for better or for worse. I'm going to give it a few more listens before I come up with a final decision on whether or not I love their new sound.
For those who have listened, what are your thoughts? For those of you who haven't, you might have to wait until May 12 (the album's release date) to find out.
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Pendulum - In Silico Thoughts?
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Posted 05 May 2008 - 03:47 PM
Pendulum has been my favorite dnb artist for as long as Ive listened to dnb, so it's hard for me to give an objective opinion.
The new album is definitely a new sound, but I like it. It still has that raw energy that hold your colour had, and I think its just as good (if not better).
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The new album is definitely a new sound, but I like it. It still has that raw energy that hold your colour had, and I think its just as good (if not better).
<3Pendulum
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 02:27 PM
ive heard some of it
imo its to rock bases
no loinger drum n bass.
imo its to rock bases
no loinger drum n bass.
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 03:01 PM
I think part of the reason Pendulum has always been so popular in the DnB category is that they tend to mix in a more contemporary sound with Drum n' Bass. This makes it very different from a lot of repetitive cookie cutter DnB out there and to many fans probably refreshing, but it also makes them more approachable to listeners of other electronic genres and even mainstream listeners.
I think In Silico has pushed them even further in that direction, and while I personally like it, I can't imagine it's going to help them much with true DnB fans. I particularly enjoyed Propane Nightmares, Visions, The Other Side, and The Tempest. But I don't think these will be particularly well received actually. It's kind of like Linkin Park's newest album. They branched out as artists and the growth of their band musically brought in a new sound (a softer one) that many old fans hated. There were lots of die-hards who stayed true to them, but I think they lost a big following when that happened.
I'm not saying this will be as drastic, but the change is definitely there.
I think In Silico has pushed them even further in that direction, and while I personally like it, I can't imagine it's going to help them much with true DnB fans. I particularly enjoyed Propane Nightmares, Visions, The Other Side, and The Tempest. But I don't think these will be particularly well received actually. It's kind of like Linkin Park's newest album. They branched out as artists and the growth of their band musically brought in a new sound (a softer one) that many old fans hated. There were lots of die-hards who stayed true to them, but I think they lost a big following when that happened.
I'm not saying this will be as drastic, but the change is definitely there.
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 03:10 PM
While, I will admitt that the sound is different, I still think its good, maybe not as good to me as previous tracks/albums but I like it over all.
Propane nightmares is a hella good song.
Propane nightmares is a hella good song.
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Posted 16 May 2008 - 03:05 PM
I agree with you zin. Granite and propane nightmares are sick songs.
They have for sure changed since hold your color(which IMO is still their best yet.)
But im haveing a hard time deciding wether or not i like the new sound. I mean they have
a really good album and all but i dont know what to think
I still love them because well their crazy.
They have for sure changed since hold your color(which IMO is still their best yet.)
But im haveing a hard time deciding wether or not i like the new sound. I mean they have
a really good album and all but i dont know what to think
I still love them because well their crazy.
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Posted 18 May 2008 - 10:48 AM
personally not a big fan of the whole super rock inspired thing.
i dont feel like its too much different from hold your colour in terms of the sound, indeed they are pendulum.
yeah the whole 'band' thing is kinda weird for me. not that i dont appreciate live dnb.
Yeaaah. Pendulum has their awesome songs, but I don't feel like this album is for me at all. Oh well.
i dont feel like its too much different from hold your colour in terms of the sound, indeed they are pendulum.
yeah the whole 'band' thing is kinda weird for me. not that i dont appreciate live dnb.
Yeaaah. Pendulum has their awesome songs, but I don't feel like this album is for me at all. Oh well.
This post has been edited by Immortalfate: 20 May 2008 - 05:45 PM
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Posted 17 July 2008 - 03:53 PM
this album is the shit. the production is amazing.rock thing works like a charm!!!!viva la pendulum
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Posted 17 July 2008 - 07:26 PM
i thought it was pretty decent, hold your colour was an amazing song, but ive heard no mention of girl in the fire yet XD
in silico is kinda weird and yah i know what you meant by "hard to get through" but pendulum still has a place in my heart and my library((allbeit a pretty new place, its still there))
in silico is kinda weird and yah i know what you meant by "hard to get through" but pendulum still has a place in my heart and my library((allbeit a pretty new place, its still there))
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