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Old 05-19-2012, 04:46 PM   #31
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Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...this album so far sounds different...I like it...who cares about deciphering the lyrics and whether or not they are strong or not...go to the shows....pop your headphones on....and get lost in the music...music like this was created to make us feel...and this album so far is definitely doing that for me.
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    First, I Doubt Dave plays their best song by himself on jimmy Fallon.

    Second, I doubt dmb gives away one of their best songs for free.

    These songs remind me of, lover lay down, dive in, let you down, diggin a ditch type songs. Good dmb songs and "hey it's new dmb", but far off IMO, of what's probably the best on the new album.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 04:48 PM   #33
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    These two songs are Better than 90% of stand up already
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    Old 05-19-2012, 04:48 PM   #34
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    I couldn't disagree more they are both really good! And sounded great last night from the videos!!!
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    Old 05-19-2012, 04:57 PM   #35
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    this OP is fucked
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    Old 05-19-2012, 04:58 PM   #36
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...this album so far sounds different...I like it...who cares about deciphering the lyrics and whether or not they are strong or not...go to the shows....pop your headphones on....and get lost in the music...music like this was created to make us feel...and this album so far is definitely doing that for me.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:16 PM   #37
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    I disagree 1000%. Both songs are better than anything from Big Whiskey.
    wrong .
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:18 PM   #38
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    People are overblowing the fact that Steve Lillywhite is involved with these songs, they will all be a letdown because of how much people have hyped up this album.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:23 PM   #39
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    People are overblowing the fact that Steve Lillywhite is involved with these songs, they will all be a letdown because of how much people have hyped up this album.
    Where are you seeing this? I have hardly seen Lillywhite mentioned at all.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:30 PM   #40
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    Where are you seeing this? I have hardly seen Lillywhite mentioned at all.
    Not in this thread in specific...but if you've read any threads mentioning Steve Lillywhite's involvement with this album you know that people are automatically assuming this will be the band's return to greatness.
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    This thread made me like the songs even more! Thanks OP!
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:36 PM   #42
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    just listened to the studio version a few more times. Liking it a lot more than the 4 or 5 listens late last night. More accepting of the lyrics now (which are still OK at best), but love the music. Like a few mentioned, I think crowd participation for the kids's vocals will be great. I can really see that being extended at the shows and could be awesome.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:36 PM   #43
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    This thread made me vomit. Thanks OP!
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:38 PM   #44
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...this album so far sounds different...I like it...who cares about deciphering the lyrics and whether or not they are strong or not...go to the shows....pop your headphones on....and get lost in the music...music like this was created to make us feel...and this album so far is definitely doing that for me.
    This is a bad post...with a lot of ellipses...Fuck You
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:38 PM   #45
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    Not in this thread in specific...but if you've read any threads mentioning Steve Lillywhite's involvement with this album you know that people are automatically assuming this will be the band's return to greatness.
    I've mentioned Lillywhite because I think he knows how to get the best out of these musicians.

    And I didn't mean it as the second coming or return to greatness or anything because this isn't 94 96 or 98 and these aren't a bunch of bros in their 20s anymore.

    But the way Carter in particular played last night blew me away. Not just on the new songs. It reminded me more of the first 3 albums than any of the recent ones. I think Lillywhites approach with them in the studio, Carter in particular, and even Boyd, is whats gonna drive this band to produce something better than it has in the past 10 years.

    I think its gonna be good. Comparing it to the first three albums is stupid because these aren't a bunch of young aspiring musicians pouring 120% of their soul into these songs. They aren't together everyday of their lives anymore they have families and its never gonna be the same. Nobody should be saying it is.

    I don't see how people can't see the difference in the approach to the music.
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:39 PM   #46
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    These two songs are Better than 90% of stand up already
    Set that bar higher why don't you
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:39 PM   #47
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    i can understand but not liking them but neither are bad songs. they have depth, something dmb songs have been missing for a while. if you can't appreciate the effort on gaucho why even bother with the band anymore?
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    i can understand but not liking them but neither are bad songs. they have depth, something dmb songs have been missing for a while. if you can't appreciate the effort on gaucho why even bother with the band anymore?
    I don't, really
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:47 PM   #49
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    you are sorely mistaken if you think gaucho sucks....go find another band
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    Mercy: Once dave puts the guitar down and hops on the piano makes me like this song more.

    Gaucho: Whats not to love about it.

    So Go FUCK OFF.
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    Really disappointed... Anyone else or am I being too harsh?

    thread fail... by the way yes you are being too harsh... if you dont like the songs that's fine but these are 10x better than BW songs for the most part and 20x better than stand up songs
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    thread fail... by the way yes you are being too harsh... if you dont like the songs that's fine but these are 10x better than BW songs for the most part and 20x better than stand up songs
    Cool opinions dude
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    Mercy: Once dave puts the guitar down and hops on the piano makes me like this song more.

    Gaucho: Whats not to love about it.

    So Go FUCK OFF.
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    I don't, really

    Then stop coming on here and bitching... what purpose does that serve
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    Then stop coming on here and bitching... what purpose does that serve
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    Old 05-19-2012, 05:59 PM   #57
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    Re: Mercy and Gaucho are really bad songs...

    I'm not a huge fan of either of these songs, but I agree that instrumentally they're pretty good. It's just that neither of them are very good melodically. The melody of Mercy really bores me. I think Gaucho is slightly better, but it's still nowhere near as good as anything from 90s DMB. Even overlooked songs like Proudest Monkey for example, or Rhyme & Reason are so much better melodically than any new DMB songs. That's where the problem lies for me.
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    Really disappointed... Anyone else or am I being too harsh?
    I'm with you. This album will probably turn out as a hybrid of Stand Up and Big Whiskey. So tired of the politically-driven lyrics. Where's the Seek Up? Warehouse? The Stone?

    I've been a die hard fan since '94. I do and will always support the band but I'm ready for something to be proud about. My hopes were an album with Sugar Will, Shotgun, Blackjack, Crazy Easy, and Monkey Man...well, life goes on
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    If u were standing face to face with Mercy and Graucho u wouldnt say shit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dKrE...e_gdata_player
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