KevB Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just as an antidote to the other thread, which albums did people get that had good reviews or big expectations but didn't deliver for them personally? For me I was somewhat underwhelmed by KT Tunstall's latest offering to the point that, having wanted to see her live at some point I decided that this tour probably wasn't the one to start so not bothered buying a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Daft Punk. Nile worked his magic on the tracks he was involved with but the rest of the album was back to DP's usual slow melancholic minimalism. I was bitterly disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Daft Punk for me as well. Everything that made Daft Punk great diluted and misappropriated, the glory days of Homework and Discovery are long gone and one of my favourite electronic acts didn't deliver, largely for me because they used live musicians. Although words like 'melancholic' and 'minimal' have never been words I would ever associate with Daft Punk, basically the opposite in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I could ruffle some feathers with QOTSA, then? Still, the title of the thread was [i]disappointing[/i] not [i]worst[/i] - and it's by no means the worst, I just expected a bit more from it; it feels a little like a wander through some dark lands. Which is perhaps, given the context, what it is. I think I'm still wedded to the earlier material, living out some old glories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapolpora Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 For me Daft Punk's RAM was the best sounding album I've heard in years. Sonically it's a treat. I was disappointed by how light it was on content. The album needed more tunes. Many more tunes and much less filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Paramore - Paramore for me. It's a good album, but nothing really stands out like their old stuff did. Looks like losing the Farro brothers was as a big of a hit as everyone thought it would be, all IMO of course. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 erm, [i]most of them...[/i] Maybe it's just me. I'm sure there have been some spiffing releases this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Boards of Canada. It sounds like Clement Freud doing the Magic Roundabout theme. f***ing depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Daft Punk by a country mile :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Arctic Monkeys, AM. A succession of rudimentary riffs tied together by half-arsed lyrics and disparate song structures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Daft Punk on so many levels... songs, sound, ideas, taste, originality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1379941103' post='2218444'] Just as an antidote to the other thread, which albums did people get that had good reviews or big expectations but didn't deliver for them personally? For me I was somewhat underwhelmed by KT Tunstall's latest offering to the point that, having wanted to see her live at some point I decided that this tour probably wasn't the one to start so not bothered buying a ticket. [/quote] I love KT (on every level!)and was initially slightly disappointed by some of the album (although some, e.g. Feel It All, I loved from the off) but I'm finding it's a real grower. I've found I really have to sit and focus on it more than her others (FWIW my favourite is still her Scarlet Tulip ep). I've seen her 4 times and I wouldn't miss her live; oh, and I've now met her 3 times and she's just lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1379950643' post='2218622'] Arctic Monkeys, AM. A succession of rudimentary riffs tied together by half-arsed lyrics and disparate song structures. [/quote] I can't stand them at the best of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I was going to say Opposites, but actually it did meet my expectations, they were just very low. Might have to say Echo Street by Amplifier, they're one of my favourite bands and it's by no means a bad album, just way, way below what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Not bought a 2013 album yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'll admit I've only heard a couple of tracks on Planet Rock but I'm not knocked out by the latest Dream Theater offering. It's released today and normally I'd be first in the queue but I'm just not that bovvered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Heard one track from the Dream Theater album the other day...very meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1379957601' post='2218751'] Not bought a 2013 album yet [/quote] +1 I tend to join the music party very late. I'm not old, just retro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1379947494' post='2218562'] Boards of Canada. It sounds like Clement Freud doing the Magic Roundabout theme. f***ing depressing. [/quote] Heathen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1379961494' post='2218831'] +1 I tend to join the music party very late. I'm not old, just retro [/quote] I'm old, not retro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Opposites by Biffy Clyro, there's a brilliant album's worth of songs between the two sides but as a whole it's not as good as their other albums to me. I hope it grows on me with a few more listens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1379956328' post='2218729'] I love KT (on every level!)and was initially slightly disappointed by some of the album (although some, e.g. Feel It All, I loved from the off) but I'm finding it's a real grower. I've found I really have to sit and focus on it more than her others (FWIW my favourite is still her Scarlet Tulip ep). I've seen her 4 times and I wouldn't miss her live; oh, and I've now met her 3 times and she's just lovely. [/quote] I think I need to revisit this one. I wasn't expecting it to be exactly upbeat, written in the aftermath of the death of her dad and her marriage falling apart but it did wash over me a bit. If she was playing Nottm I might have still gone but not driving all way to Brum. I'll keep KT on my 'to do' list as it were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1379941103' post='2218444'] For me I was somewhat underwhelmed by KT Tunstall's latest offering to the point that, having wanted to see her live at some point I decided that this tour probably wasn't the one to start so not bothered buying a ticket. [/quote] Me too I'm afraid, though she and her band were brilliant on the 2 occasions I have already seen her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1379970444' post='2219027'] Opposites by Biffy Clyro, there's a brilliant album's worth of songs between the two sides but as a whole it's not as good as their other albums to me. I hope it grows on me with a few more listens [/quote] Didn't know there was the 'deluxe' version when I bought it, so I only have the 1 CD version and it is my album of the year so far. So perhaps the 'chaff' was removed for my version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 not even sure if it is released and if it is i havent listened yet but i can say with total confidence ...... anything by sir elton john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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