[kamcma]

I'm a huge fan of DMB, especially the live albums. But I do agree with everyone that in general the recent albums are not as good, especially the last one.

I'm also not a fan of the first single, but there is a YouTube video the band posted a few weeks ago of some fans getting to come into the studio and hear a sample of the new album. The song in that video, which I believe is supposed to be "Shake Me Like a Monkey," shows much more promise, I think.

YouTube - Dave Matthews Band - Inside The Studio for Big Whiskey

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

Heard "Funny the way it is". Not bad, nothing too adventurous, I noticed the lack of "jam" parts, there is a small guitar solo or some sort but its quite boring, nothing special. Its a more pop sounding single. I have mixed feelings about it. I would have to wait for the full album to get a better idea.

Also , it sounds a bit hot, not too much, details are still there, but pretty clean sounding even at 128kbps mp3. I expect the final release to atleast sound decent even though a bit hot in terms of mastering.

 

[I3eyond]

The drums really do rock out in this album

 

[EyeAmEye]

This album is much better than their last 3 albums, but it doesn't quite live up to the standard of Before These Crowded Streets.

Best song on the album IMO is Lying in the Hands of God. Awesome song.

 

[dan1son]

I was a huge fan of theirs for many years back from about 97 through 02 (shortly after Everyday came out instead of Lillywhite Sessions), and have hung in there enough to grab a show every few years and buy every studio album they release.

I have to say this new album is very good. Much better than anything since Before These Crowded Streets. It might even be better than that... only time will tell.

 

[tpc41]

Shake Me like a Monkey is by far my favorite song on the album, now i cant wait to hear a live version. After seeing DMB at Fenway Park, all these songs get even better when played live.

 

[salannelson]

I was... Then I bought it and was pretty disappointed. There's only one or two good songs, the rest are just filler. And the album as a whole sounds really processed.

 

[BobMcN]

Anyone heard the new one on vinyl yet? I've heard the CD is over compressed and shrill sounding in general. Is the vinyl mastering any better?

 

[JohnnyCakes]

yes, the vinyl is MUCH better than the loud CD mix. def worth it.

 

[andyk]

Bah, they got $80 out of me to see them live at Alpine Valley. If Dave Matthews were to read this post I would have one question, "Can I have my money back?"

Not going to make that mistake again.

 

[salannelson]

These guys used to rule, but now... eh...

DMB has run their course. It's over. Break up already.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bah, they got $80 out of me to see them live at Alpine Valley. If Dave Matthews were to read this post I would have one question, "Can I have my money back?" Not going to make that mistake again.

how long have you been a fan of theirs?

and how exactly did the show disappoint??

 

[intoart]

I am selling my copy. The mastering is hideous. Worse than Californication.