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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 2:59:01 GMT -5
Having written reviews for a music publication myself alot of the times you are just assigned the cd without ever having heard of / taken an active interest in the band. And after listening to 5-10 cds a week you start to get really jaded and are more likely to pick the negatives than the positives
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Post by Tornado on Apr 26, 2012 4:09:49 GMT -5
Having written reviews for a music publication myself alot of the times you are just assigned the cd without ever having heard of / taken an active interest in the band. And after listening to 5-10 cds a week you start to get really jaded and are more likely to pick the negatives than the positives Also I think a lot of music "journalists" listen to an album just once before the final verdict. You can't really review correctly an album after one listen.
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Post by ssjmarcus1990 on Apr 26, 2012 4:48:56 GMT -5
If you could i'd have given beautifulgarbage a terrible review myself haha now it's my second favourite G album!
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Post by Garbage Addict on Apr 26, 2012 18:59:40 GMT -5
Not putting too many eggs into that Uncut review, which claims BfP is a "diversion into reggae." Yeah, mon. My bf told me it was a free lance guy that reviewed it not one of their staff so often the case with wired reviews
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Post by queenhelen666 on Apr 26, 2012 21:43:13 GMT -5
Mmmh I wouldn't believe in what a mag says, what they know about music?, these kind of mags just rate the most popular music, nowadays garbage cannot be in that classification, who cares what they say? Maybe for them lady gaga or bieber have amazing music.... I will listen the album and then I will tell ya my opinion, and I won't care if they don't win grammys, billboard or another kind of this crappy awards... ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) just enjoy their music and don't care about tv or magazines.... Sent from my WT19a using ProBoards
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Post by Garbage Addict on Apr 27, 2012 2:03:10 GMT -5
Don't forget NME loved BFP, Classic Rock was very positive, the 3s weren't overtly negative either so not all bad
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Post by acereject on Apr 27, 2012 8:12:53 GMT -5
I don't think BFP sounds reggae but there's probably a few bass notes and chords that are particular to reggae. I don't think that Stupid Girl sounds like blues, but it has definite blues chords in it.
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Post by Hangin' With The Bichard on Apr 29, 2012 10:55:24 GMT -5
With the exception of the debut, Garbage have never been that popular with the British music press.
Having said that, Q always seemed to be the exception. I think they gave all their previous albums 4/5...?
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Post by Garbage Addict on Apr 29, 2012 11:31:36 GMT -5
Q - debut 4, Version 2.0 - 3 , BG - 4 , BLM - 2, AG - 3 , NYKOP - 3
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Post by cinetici on Apr 29, 2012 23:47:05 GMT -5
how about the reviews and selling numbers for bleed like me and beautiful garbage? in case its very easy for someone here...thx
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Post by darkling1219 on May 1, 2012 9:15:28 GMT -5
The Skinny - 2/5 Stars "Garbage have never been a band of much substance but at their peak they produced some brilliantly damaged pop music. Not Your Kind of People contents itself with refining an established musical palette but the frisson of their best work is in short supply. Whilst it would be unreasonable to expect Shirley Manson to resurrect her supervixen persona in 2012, it would have probably been more engaging than the stream of earnest platitudes that saturate the album. Opener Automatic Systemic Habit sets the tone by seeing how much lyrical barrel-scraping it can get away with before veering recklessly into ‘80s Eurodance territory; the album’s title track is a pitifully cloying outsiders’ anthem and Beloved Freak... well, take a guess. Sonically it’s robust enough but Garbage never once deign to leave their comfort zone throughout the duration." www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/301890-garbage_not_your_kind_people
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Post by Garbage Addict on May 1, 2012 9:49:55 GMT -5
ergh feck them - be nice to read something decent
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Post by ssjmarcus1990 on May 1, 2012 12:00:16 GMT -5
Funnily enough, ASH and Beloved freak are shaping up to be my fave tracks of the album.
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Post by Garbage Addict on May 1, 2012 15:52:45 GMT -5
The Skinny - 2/5 Stars "Garbage have never been a band of much substance but at their peak they produced some brilliantly damaged pop music. Not Your Kind of People contents itself with refining an established musical palette but the frisson of their best work is in short supply. Whilst it would be unreasonable to expect Shirley Manson to resurrect her supervixen persona in 2012, it would have probably been more engaging than the stream of earnest platitudes that saturate the album. Opener Automatic Systemic Habit sets the tone by seeing how much lyrical barrel-scraping it can get away with before veering recklessly into ‘80s Eurodance territory; the album’s title track is a pitifully cloying outsiders’ anthem and Beloved Freak... well, take a guess. Sonically it’s robust enough but Garbage never once deign to leave their comfort zone throughout the duration." www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/301890-garbage_not_your_kind_peopleThey gave a lot of reviews 2 stars even the new Richard Hawley one which has gotten gd reviews in other publications
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Post by drunk on May 1, 2012 16:18:14 GMT -5
Another painful review. I wouldn't say it's a coincidence, it's not a suprise too. As yet, all verdicts are a bit sceptical or at least there is not much thrilling inside. I admit I didn't expect a brilliant work from Garbage and despite my colosal sentiment I knew it wouldn't be a number one in their discography. Well... I'm just a little sad. Did I count for a miracle? As contrasted with almost all of you, I pay attention to journalists articles and reviews, however my favourite/well thought of magazines didn't say a word yet. Unfortunately, a general tag for NYKoP is already on air. That's not good, not good at all.
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Post by Garbage Addict on May 1, 2012 17:21:29 GMT -5
There have been positives so far and some great track reviews
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Post by Subhumanoid on May 1, 2012 19:42:21 GMT -5
Personally I plan to enjoy NYKOP, enjoy a few concerts, and not worry about the reviewers. Shirley has always had a love/hate relationship with the media anyway. I'm beginning to think there's an inverse relationship....the worse the review, the better the album!
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Post by darkling1219 on May 2, 2012 6:55:52 GMT -5
Tone Deaf's Review 7.5/10 "On the band’s 2005 release Bleed Like Me, Garbage seemed to attempt a conscious shift towards a hard hitting variant on the exciting and melodic dance-rock that initially caught the attention of fans in the mid-nineties. Unfortunately Bleed Like Me failed to snare fans in the fashion of their earlier releases, falling short at an attempt at pounding guitar-driven tunes, and lacked Manson’s once searing and honest lyrical approach. Following the release of Bleed Like Me the band took what they called a “temporary hiatus”, the members pursuing their own personal endeavours as the talk of Garbage faded away on the wings of obscurity. Until now. Not Your Kind of People sees the band return to resurrect the reputation they once held, as an innovative and authentic rock and roll band. The 11 track album opens excitedly and unexpectedly with ‘Automatic Systematic Habit’, a bombastic dance-beat driven blend of blaring synthesizer klaxon howls and lumbering, driving verses forced along to a trundling overdrive bass rhythm. Just as the sinister and grinding verse begins to conjure strobe lights, knife fights and Trent Reznor the song drastically shifts into a major key,sporting upbeat, hook-driven chorus vocals. And so it goes on, the first single from the album ‘Blood For Poppies’ (released last month) appears early in the track listing, but in no way leaves an unexceeded impression for the rest of the record. Compelling lyrics and inherently contagious vocal melodies on ‘Control’ already allude to the songs potential as a follow up single. Taking an infectiously mellow turn at the title track ‘Not Your Kind of People’ the song is a testament to Butch Vig’s abilities in the realm of production. Baritone guitars and organ-synth textures evoke imagery of a space-age country ballad, while Shirley drifts in and out with wistful harmonised vocals. ‘Felt’ and ‘Man On A Wire’ stay true to what could ostensibly be considered Garbage’s more classic style. The hammering riffs and frenetic rhythms provide a few moments at the end of the record for the band to remind you that they can still evoke plenty of fervent foot stomping when the moment calls for it. Manson’s lyrics remain tactful, however these two rockers at times feel a little more like fillers and lack the allure of much of the rest of album. Not Your Kind of People is certainly not a pinnacle for Garbage, but then again, the band maintain a very impressive history. Thus a sure compliment for their latest release is that this album is everything to maintain and is no detriment to the bands positive reputation." www.tonedeaf.com.au/reviews/new-music/157150/kind-people.htm
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Post by luxavalanche on May 2, 2012 7:06:00 GMT -5
The publications inclined to like Garbage will like this record, no doubts in my mind. Those already shifty towards them will continue to throw shade. A major American publication will be awarding, let's say, 4 stars in the next issue.
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Post by aztalanturf on May 2, 2012 22:05:34 GMT -5
German alternative music magazine Zillo reviewed the album. But I don't know German. www.zillo.de/It seems like a cool magazine so if anyone is into darker music and knows German, you might want to check out the magazine. A friend writes for them and she said it's in the "Soundcheck" section, so there are just really brief comments and a rating from each staff member. It's the May issue, with Garbage listed on the cover: bit.ly/Iw5B9D
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