What? No. The title track is one of the best.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 5 November 2013 21:51 (ten years ago) link
Is that the witch house sounding one?
― Me & Mahomies (Spottie_Ottie_Dope), Tuesday, 5 November 2013 21:55 (ten years ago) link
idk how you can perceive a song in all of that ~*~*~*~atmosphere~*~*~*~ #twinpeaks
― emo canon in twee major (BradNelson), Tuesday, 5 November 2013 21:57 (ten years ago) link
It makes more sense, like most things, when you're driving on the interstate late at night.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 5 November 2013 22:01 (ten years ago) link
i do like seeing brad go in on something he doesn't like. this almost never happens!
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 5 November 2013 22:01 (ten years ago) link
spottie too!
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 5 November 2013 22:02 (ten years ago) link
I dislike the title track too because she sounds better shouting over beats.
― the objections to Drake from non-REAL HIPHOP people (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 5 November 2013 22:03 (ten years ago) link
"you're not the one" is still one of my least favorite sky singles and while it's fine it's not an album highlight for me. i do love this album tho.
― dyl, Tuesday, 5 November 2013 22:06 (ten years ago) link
Itsthemiddleofthenite and I'm so GAAAAAWN!
― Cousin Slappy, Sunday, 10 November 2013 09:31 (ten years ago) link
man she really can't get enough of twin peaks: fire walk with me, huh? I count six references on this album, starting with the title.
― flesh, the devil, and a wolf (wolf) (amateurist), Sunday, 10 November 2013 11:49 (ten years ago) link
I've been listening to this a bunch over the past week and have decidedly mixed feelings about it. It is much more rockin' than I expected, which I enjoy, I like the sonics of the album overall. But I find myself getting worn down by her over-emphatic singing. Her vocals have a tendency to take the songs too far into the Emo zone when I'd prefer it if she went darker. She hits the nail on the head here and there, but mostly I just want her to tone it down a bit. The songs don't seem like they should be sung at the top of your lungs. They need a certain level of disconnection or aloofness to really work.
That being said, I'm clearly not the target demographic for this, so I may be way off base.
― Ornate Coleman (Moodles), Sunday, 10 November 2013 15:38 (ten years ago) link
who is the target demographic for this?
― call all destroyer, Sunday, 10 November 2013 16:17 (ten years ago) link
Corny indie fuxx
― 乒乓, Sunday, 10 November 2013 16:25 (ten years ago) link
the denizens of Not Pop Not Indie Shambhala
― some dude, Sunday, 10 November 2013 16:54 (ten years ago) link
^ bingo
I haven't tended to that thread in a while, though.
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 10 November 2013 16:57 (ten years ago) link
Loving this album through and through.
>>I think "24 Hours" is the only weak link on here.
Noooooo. Might be my favorite track.
Also co-sign that "Love In Stereo" sounds a bit like The Blow, although it's less cerebral/dry in delivery.
― Michael F Gill, Thursday, 14 November 2013 22:49 (ten years ago) link
I am digging this record. Also I just saw The Blow last weekend and tonight I'm seeing Sky in the same small room, I'm really curious what it's going to be like and pretty pumped to see it.
― St3ve Go1db3rg, Saturday, 16 November 2013 01:46 (ten years ago) link
I am listening to this for the first time and oh my god "I Blame Myself" is SO FUCKING GOOD HOLY SHIT U GUYS
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:18 (ten years ago) link
Is this like the general consensus that it is the stand-out track? I'm surprised it's not a single!!
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:19 (ten years ago) link
I mean it is like "Dancing On My Own"-level catchy
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:20 (ten years ago) link
she didn't even play it live when i saw her a few weeks ago :(
― monotony, Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:21 (ten years ago) link
That's so rude!
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:24 (ten years ago) link
We should poll ''You're Not The One'' vs Charli XCX's ''You're The One''.
― Van Horn Street, Saturday, 16 November 2013 19:46 (ten years ago) link
According to her Facebook page vinyl copies are now available to order. It's the full cover apparently.
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 17 November 2013 02:50 (ten years ago) link
Oh and the vinyl is green! (I love that kind of stuff)
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 17 November 2013 02:56 (ten years ago) link
I watched videos of her on YouTube and she has the most excruciating stage presence
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Sunday, 17 November 2013 03:22 (ten years ago) link
It's like an over earnest 15yo singing karaoke
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Sunday, 17 November 2013 03:23 (ten years ago) link
lol yes, i saw her live about a yr ago and she is v awkward
"i blame myself" is amazing and i would be shocked if it's not a single somewhere down the line
― dyl, Sunday, 17 November 2013 03:59 (ten years ago) link
I likes this: http://soundcloud.com/skysoundcloud/im-not-dead
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:30 AM (2 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
yea can def hear that going somewhere i want 2 go
― johnny crunch, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:34 AM (2 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
recently noticed that this song actually got officially released by one of the song's other writers, nicole "coco" morier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08mzVUtDYmY
― dyl, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:00 (ten years ago) link
Guys I hate to break this to you but the record company is really not thinking two or three singles down the line on this one.
― Matt DC, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:17 (ten years ago) link
Is it because they're focusing on NTMT: B Sides pt.1? Available November 25, 2011 in the US.
― Cousin Slappy, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:22 (ten years ago) link
Aw, shucks...November 25, 2013
― Cousin Slappy, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:23 (ten years ago) link
lmfao ok fine 'singles' don't really apply to sky ferreira but she will probably film a lo-budget video for it somewhere down the line like she did for "lost in my bedroom" and "everything is embarrassing" (fun fact: the only song from her last ep that didn't get a music video was the title track)
― dyl, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:26 (ten years ago) link
i'm stunned by the mention of 'pt. 1' on that b-sides collection tbh since it implies at least one more part on its way
― dyl, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:27 (ten years ago) link
Well she's got a discography of released and unreleased material that alone could amount to maybe 2 full LPs excluding this one, so I'm not surprised that whatever sessions were behind this album potentially produced a ton of additional material.
― Greer, Sunday, 17 November 2013 04:53 (ten years ago) link
She was great live, and the crowd really went nuts for her. The band setup was very rock, although they had some synth and sampled stuff, so the more rock-oriented album material worked really well -- "24 hours," "Heavy Metal Heart" and "Nobody Asked Me" all sounded great. "Lost In My Bedroom," which I love, didn't come across as well IMO. She didn't do "I Blame Myself." I was very impressed with how she sounded though.
― St3ve Go1db3rg, Sunday, 17 November 2013 18:54 (ten years ago) link
So wait, they're releasing a "B-sides part 1" disc but there's still no fucking CD of this? I know, I am hopelessly trapped in the 90s, but still, that's weird
― CAROUSEL! CAROUSEL! (Telephone thing), Tuesday, 19 November 2013 02:09 (ten years ago) link
I haaaate this album cover
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Tuesday, 19 November 2013 13:20 (ten years ago) link
Mostly bcz it makes me feel like anyone who sees it on my phone on the bus or in the coffee shop or w/e is going to think I a complete creep/pedo
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Tuesday, 19 November 2013 13:21 (ten years ago) link
Stage fright & vocal chord issues are by far the most annoying things I’ve ever had to deal with. #1 thing I’ve learned on this tour is alcohol doesn’t help you (by you, I mean me) be a better performer just because you feel numb for a bit. Self medicating is bullshit. Don’t let people pressure you into it so you can get the job done or whatever…In any situation. After it fades away you’re most likely going to feel worse than you did before. Anyways,my point is have fun. Don’t do shit because of anxiety/insecurity/depression. It doesn’t help or make any of those things go away. I’m telling you from experience. If anyone knows how to deal with stage fright HMU. This isn’t supposed to be preachy, just an observation I made about myself recently. xxxxSky
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Tuesday, 19 November 2013 13:30 (ten years ago) link
her show in DC at the 9:30 was incredible. early on, she apologized that she couldn't do "I Blame Myself" until her voice healed, but after lots of requests at the very end of the show, she soldiered through it, maybe not the best idea for a voice but a fucking incredible moment you'd never see from an older/jaded/grizzled performer, especially a pop star. i love the moment at 1:44. these crowds are the most enthusiastic she's ever gotten and it shows. it was an amazing show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF0_VHvlUVs
― i also enjoy in line skateing (spazzmatazz), Wednesday, 20 November 2013 19:27 (ten years ago) link
fucked grammar up there … *her voice
― i also enjoy in line skateing (spazzmatazz), Wednesday, 20 November 2013 19:28 (ten years ago) link
I love NTMT all the way through now, after seeing Boys and Ain't Your Right live. DEFINITELY agree on Lost in My Bedroom flopping live - ditch the old stuff! she did that, Everything is Embarrassing, and the entirety of NTMT I believe, except maybe Kristine, but everything else was played. it was all amazing! will totally see her again!
― i also enjoy in line skateing (spazzmatazz), Wednesday, 20 November 2013 19:30 (ten years ago) link
Kristine is my only sore point actually, the rest of the album is fantastic.
― Van Horn Street, Wednesday, 20 November 2013 20:27 (ten years ago) link
"kristine" is one of my favorites! i began to like it more once i could actually kind of figure out what she was singing in it
― dyl, Thursday, 21 November 2013 00:40 (ten years ago) link
"kristine" is a highlight for me too, just the opening guitar crunch is so hard
― lex pretend, Thursday, 21 November 2013 12:11 (ten years ago) link
So, OK, on the b-sides disc, is the version of "Everything Is Embarrassing" the original (superior) version, or the album version?
Probably gonna buy just for the Unknown Mortal Orchestra remix, but the answer to the above question will mean the difference between going out to get it right now and putting it on my Amazon wishlist or some shit
― Jimmywine Dyspeptic, Monday, 25 November 2013 20:10 (ten years ago) link
i got mine today -- it's the same version as on the ghost ep (the inferior version). would've been amazing if it were the orig vers but alas.
― dyl, Monday, 25 November 2013 21:17 (ten years ago) link
Wait is the version on the EP the original one or the album one? What's the other one, then?
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Monday, 25 November 2013 21:28 (ten years ago) link
What is the orig version I know nothing abt this