Prost Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Has anyone heard the new UM album yet? Any thoughts? I've heard the three tracks that they are streaming on umphreys.com and I like the vibe in the song 'Believe The Lie'. I'd like to know what other people think of the new album. I've tried to find it in Hamilton but can't seem to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 (edited) I didnt like it the first time I heard it but the more and more I listen to it I love it. It's not what you'd expect from Umphrey's. Its more song focused than jam focused if that makes any sense at all...definately go pick up this album its fantastic!!! Edited April 13, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I just got it yesterday. I'm loving Rocker and Believe the Lie and several others but have heard most of them already through live stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 not what I had hoped for. But still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Gonna give this one a try...I thought Anchor Drops sounded like hippy piss and gave it away but then I was in Bouches car and was BLOWN away by whatever he was playing and suprised to learn it was Umphs...huh.I hope to check them out live...thats usually the best bet.I'd love to know which show Bouche was playing and any particular recs would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 i don't think it can beat "Anchor Drops". That's a tough one to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 My brief review:Umphreys's McGee - Safety in Numbers - definately not where I thought UM would go on their next studio disk. More laid back, more acoustic guitars, not the usual amped up jazz rock fusion they excelled at on Anchor Drops. Good songs (aside from "Women Wine and Song" with special guest Huey Lewis on vocals and harmonica), with possibly UM's greatest emphasis on vocals yet. Strong vocal harmonies on a number of tunes make up for a lack of the fun, jumpy and moving dual lead guitar lines they're known for. Whereas in the past, UM developed songs with multiple parts, overlapping melodies and complex time and rhythmic structures, Safety in Numbers sounds more like safety in pop sensibilities. Shorter tunes, with more accessible structures leaves me wondering what exactly are they doing. Regressing? They seem to be moving more into radio friendly territory. Not that the result isn't good or up to their standard. However, I wanted more of Anchor Drops. But all in all, I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 My brief review:Good songs (aside from "Women Wine and Song" with special guest Huey Lewis on vocals and harmonica) funny, thats actually my favourite song after a few listens in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I think it's a much different album than 'Anchor'... definitley not a follow up. Lots more ebb and flow on this one. And a lot more of an album than a collection of tracks they are currently playing.. I love this version of 'Ocean Billy'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 (edited) My brief review:Good songs (aside from "Women Wine and Song" with special guest Huey Lewis on vocals and harmonica) funny' date=' thats actually my favourite song after a few listens in...[/quote'] That one is far and away my least favorite. Edited April 13, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I haven't heard the new album, but I'm pretty psyched for their free show this Sunday in Whistler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 yeah. The first time I heard it I was shocked that UM would write a song so cheesy and shmalzty. since then though, I don't dislike as much, but still, I can't understand where its coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I haven't heard the new album, but I'm pretty psyched for their free show this Sunday in Whistler!i'm insanely jealous of this! what a super fun weekend to be in whistler!! you lucky guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 You have a futon awaiting, anytime, my friend.If you were to show up this weekend, you could rock your face off until the end of this month. (Check out the West Coast Skanc board for the festivities going on. Woo hoo!)I plan to snowboard right into the show on Sunday, just as Flowmotion hits the stage at 2:30. I love this town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I love that your life is your life Stoner. nIce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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