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View Poll Results: How do you feel about The Riff?
Absolutely love it 122 30.35%
Its great 141 35.07%
A good tune 83 20.65%
its okay 23 5.72%
I don't really like it 28 6.97%
This band is fucked 5 1.24%
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Old 06-28-2012, 05:45 AM   #1
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Rate the Riff

Here is a good quality link to the song. Listen and vote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHcCF...2&feature=plcp
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  • Old 06-28-2012, 05:59 AM   #2
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    I choose option 7, "I have heard all new songs except this, and choose not to until the album is released."

    I do hope its good though...
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    Old 06-28-2012, 06:10 AM   #3
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    Old 06-28-2012, 06:12 AM   #4
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    I like it. However, Dave NEEDS to switch back to the Taylor! The Rockbridge just cannot cut through the sound of the rest of the band the way the Taylor could. I forget what it sounds like to hear Dave's guitar. Hopefully the new album is layered in a way that gives his guitar some room to breathe.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 06:30 AM   #5
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    I like it. However, Dave NEEDS to switch back to the Taylor! The Rockbridge just cannot cut through the sound of the rest of the band the way the Taylor could. I forget what it sounds like to hear Dave's guitar. Hopefully the new album is layered in a way that gives his guitar some room to breathe.
    Eh... it's a cell phone video. Listen to some tapes - I feel like I can hear Dave's guitar more this year than in the previous 3 years.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 06:47 AM   #6
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    Eh... it's a cell phone video. Listen to some tapes - I feel like I can hear Dave's guitar more this year than in the previous 3 years.
    I don't know about that. I've listened to the tapes, and even live, the Rockbridge just does not hit the highs the way the Taylor did. I'm a Martin guy myself, but the Taylor was the best sound with the full band, IMO.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 07:01 AM   #7
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    I said it's great, but I haven't heard the tape of it, just the youtube videos. There's potential for love there.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 07:10 AM   #8
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    I like it. However, Dave NEEDS to switch back to the Taylor! The Rockbridge just cannot cut through the sound of the rest of the band the way the Taylor could. I forget what it sounds like to hear Dave's guitar. Hopefully the new album is layered in a way that gives his guitar some room to breathe.
    I agree!! I miss that Taylor sooo much!! I play a 214ce and people always comment to me how well my guitar cuts through the mix. That 914 was fantastic, it cut through but also managed to keep that warm sound to it, whereas the rockbridge sounds more tinny and thin to me at times.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 07:11 AM   #9
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    Unless it gets played in Pittsburgh, I'm waiting for the studio version before listening to it.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 07:13 AM   #10
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    It's good--ish... I hope it's one of the weaker songs.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 07:59 AM   #11
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    Re: Rate the Riff

    I think it's really strong. Great vocal melody in the bridge and chorus, I can't get enough of those sections.

    Gaucho = The Riff
    If Only
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    Old 06-28-2012, 08:09 AM   #12
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    I choose option 7, "I have heard all new songs except this, and choose not to until the album is released."

    I do hope its good though...
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    My favorite of the new tunes thus far.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 08:24 AM   #14
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    Again... it sounds like way too much Tim for me. Not a fan of this song. Not a fan of the rock sound at all.
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    i was kinda meh at first but it really picks up towards the end.
    i think it'll grow on me
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    Old 06-28-2012, 11:44 AM   #16
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    Re: Rate the Riff

    The Riff
    Mercy


    Sweet



    If Only



    Gaucho
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    Old 06-28-2012, 11:46 AM   #17
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    Again... it sounds like way too much Tim for me. Not a fan of this song. Not a fan of the rock sound at all.
    I dismiss any "too much Tim" thoughts because there is too much Tim on every song live. As long as it's nice on the studio album, that matters the most. Tim is in the back on the studio so I'm not worried.
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    The Riff
    Sweet
    Gaucho(live so I don't have to hear those damn kids)



    If Only

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    Old 06-28-2012, 11:53 AM   #19
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    Easily my favorite of the new songs
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    Old 06-28-2012, 12:00 PM   #20
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    Having heard them all live at this point I would go:

    Gaucho
    The Riff
    If Only
    Mercy
    Sweet
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    Old 06-28-2012, 01:42 PM   #21
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    Riff
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    Mercy
    If Only
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    Old 06-28-2012, 02:58 PM   #22
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    I like it, but so far it is my least favorite of the new tunes. I'm sure it will grow on me though.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 05:17 PM   #23
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    The Riff
    If Only
    Sweet
    Gaucho
    Mercy
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    Old 06-28-2012, 05:56 PM   #24
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    I am truly entertained by how many different opinions people have on how to rank these songs. I think the fact that they're all good songs might be to blame.

    I remember ten years ago reading show reviews back on sites like nancies.org where people knocked everything off BTCS. It's so funny now. People had plenty of negative things to say about Last Stop, DDTW, Spoon, Pig etc. These days remind me of back then.
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    Old 06-28-2012, 05:57 PM   #25
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    Old 06-28-2012, 10:18 PM   #26
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    I choose option 7, "I have heard all new songs except this, and choose not to until the album is released."

    I do hope its good though...
    This. I'm done going to shows this summer and refuse to listen to any more new tunes until 9/11
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    Old 06-28-2012, 11:37 PM   #27
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    I am truly entertained by how many different opinions people have on how to rank these songs. I think the fact that they're all good songs might be to blame.

    I remember ten years ago reading show reviews back on sites like nancies.org where people knocked everything off BTCS. It's so funny now. People had plenty of negative things to say about Last Stop, DDTW, Spoon, Pig etc. These days remind me of back then.
    I wish i could see those posts. thats awesome haha. I agree with the first part of this too. I enjoy all these songs so far, but Riff has to be my favorite.

    Riff
    Mercy
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    Old 06-29-2012, 12:33 PM   #28
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    This song is stupid. Gibberish. Actually might be one of the worst songs I've ever heard.
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    Old 06-29-2012, 12:52 PM   #29
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    It is probably my least favourite song that the band has done ever, but I don't think the band is fucked. Don't know where to place my vote D:
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    Old 06-29-2012, 01:40 PM   #30
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    Middle of the pack for me at this point. I don't think Dave's voice sounded great on the only version we've heard so far, but the music is really solid:

    Mercy
    Gaucho
    The Riff
    Sweet
    If Only (and this could have a bunch of spaces between it and Sweet, but I won't be overly dramatic about it. It's by far my least favorite new song)
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