[duotone]

Read a review in the newspaper on Friday which gave it 5/5 and was close to booking concert tickets & was planning on immediately going out and buying the cd, until I heard it on Spotify.

After listening to it once all the way through today I must say I am a bit disappointed. After the 1st listen it feels a long way off from the level & quality on their 1st album.
 
Anyone agree?
Thoughts on the new album anyone? 
 

 

[gopack87]

I've heard the title track, which I liked, but have the album arriving tomorrow morning.  I'll try and post impressions then

 

[EddieE]

Am listenting on Spotify (premium) now - am definitely getting the CD tomorrow. On first impressions it sounds absolutely wonderful so far and I'm on track 5 and haven't found anything to complain about so far, and this is a band whoes music definitely improves with each listen as you start to delve into the harmonies and melodies. Am really looking forward to getting to know this one.

 

[Melvins]

Fantastic new album, the opener is the best introduction one could hope for

 

[TheWuss]

i think the disappointment upon first listen is understandable.
the album is more complex, and less immediate, for sure...  but, with a few more spins it takes root and starts to reward you...
 
i think it's going to become a favorite in time.
in a year that is already ripe with great new music, this is a keeper!
 

 

[Dobber]

Had it playing in the background off Rdio while at work, and was a little disappointed. Now that i have taken to the time to actually listen to it I am really enjoying it.

 

[BluFalcon]

It grows on you. 
 

 

[moriez]

First few sessions where indeed a bit of a dissapointment but I see room for growth. Rather unique these guys.

 

[Dukedudez]

This is definitely one of my favorite albums.  Their first album was amazing and this one definitely follows up well.  In my opinion, the first album has a wintry mood, while the new album has a summery mood.  Maybe that's just me.  Anyway, "Helplessness Blues" is fantastic.

 

[moriez]

After some more time with it I find this one pretty boring. It just goes on and on with no highs or lows

 

[Questhate]

I loved their first one, so I was a bit disappointed with Helplessness Blues as well. But this album grew on me big time. It's probably my favorite album this year thus far. 

 

[Dukedudez]

Well, I just reviewed this album.  This is only my second review ever, so I'm no expert.  But I know what music I like and dislike.  Anyway, here it is: http://gnewmusic.blogspot.com/2011/06/album-review-helplessness-blues-fleet.html.  Tell me what you think!  

 

[LizardKing1]

Fantastic album, I am still discovering it

 

[cn11]

Great album. I look forward to the group putting out many years worth of great music. They'll be an automatic purchase for me whenever they release something new.... 
 
Dukedudez- 
Very nice review. I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[moriez]

A time for everything..
 
Now I am reasonably charmed by the album. Needed about 3 months for that