Chvrches - Love Is Dead (2018)

I didn't really like this at all, which is a shame as I thought Every Eye Open was a big step up for them. It reminds me a bit of the second Haim album. They both have a lot of the same ingredients of their previous work but are ultimately missing something with the songwriting. The songs just seems so flat making the whole thing seem forgettable. I've only listened to it twice so far, will probably give it another go. Maybe it's a grower?

I haven’t heard the whole record but I’m dreading the vocals. Just like xx - can’t stand the male singer. To think xx placed so high in the last years end list yet goldfrapp didn’t
Xx are boring as fuck

Xx making a pop record is like a corpse trying to dance

They suck

I’m sorry I got punched 4 times last week and I’m seriously sad because of it. Forgive me.

the xx are better, IMO

i think i'm with you Kitchen Person, this is not the leap forward that their least album was. it sounds like a retread instead of breaking new ground. but i have only heard once, so my view can change.

I saw Jamie XX live. He played enigma return to innocence. I rest my case. Anyways I’m taking a long break from
Ilx so I wish you all well

take care Ross, you will always be My Main Man!

i took a break after running the Joy Division poll for about three months. it sometimes works wonders so i totally get it.

Ah bee ok that made me so happy!

I politely request you stop getting punched if you can Ross!!

Ross, I hope you come back soon. I'm constantly seeing you on the same threads I'm checking out and always enjoy your input.

Damn you are all making me blush

It was a crazy homeless person that punched me. You’ve all meant the world to me and I will be in the shadows of course (did that for 15 years)

Love

Yeah, return soon Ross. I enjoy your enthusiastic posts here.

take care Ross

Maybe it's a grower?

i’ve spent a little time with it and essentially i think the second side hints at a better album with “graves,” “heaven/hell,” and “wonderland,” but each of these songs is kinda clunky in execution even though they’re among the most successful on the record

something about the aesthetic shift on this record just feels incomplete

I haven't heard the album yet, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it as much as the first two. A live set is currently on BBC Four.

Absolutely sure turrican you’ll like it

This is a good record but I can’t imagine this band has much left to say after this one. They haven’t changed their sound much unlike other synth pop groups, other than the new one feeling like pop punky. Also get the guy off there, that’s t least favourite trope in music, secondary singers singing when it wasn’t formerly established

As a previous poster said Mayberry needs to go solo

the guy sings on every previous chvrches record

uncoincidentally always the worst track on the record

Yeah, I was gonna say! He sings on two tracks on the debut and one track on the second album. Disagree with Brad's statement, though - I love both 'High Enough to Carry You Over' and 'You Caught the Light' ...

Anyhow, if this record really is "more of the same", then looks like I'm in for a treat.

Also, welcome back Ross! It's like you never left!

“high enough to carry you over” is fine. it’s still the worst track on every open eye

it's 'more of the same but not as good', an important distinction

I'll be the judge of that when I hear it for myself.

(Particularly since I've read a lot on here that I've disagreed with regarding the first two albums also)

For me, 'Down Side of Me' is the "worst" track on Every Open Eye, but it still rules so it doesn't matter.

Looking forward to the promo interviews for the next record where they'll talk about how they wanted to get away from external co-writers and "get back to basics"

Thanks turrican! I was gone for a day lol

It’s a great pop record and delivers everythinf I want from
That wheelhouse. I confess I didn’t know he was on the other records as my knowledge of this band is confined to initial eps debut and remixes

Well, just finished my second listen to Love is Dead and unsurprisingly I love it from beginning to end. I have to admit, part of me was worried about them getting outside assistance with the production in case it turned into Moth-like disaster, but basically it's resulted in yet another wonderful Chvrches record that sounds sonically gorgeous on headphones. It's different enough to set it apart from previous work, while not sacrificing what makes them great - a balancing act they also achieved on their last album. Just superb. I was skeptical about some of the prior comments about the record here, and seems like I was right to be. Chvrches have done it again! Superb.

"Unwelcome second string singers" would be a good thread idea

see also: that one purity ring track where the dude sings

Also the gang gang dance track with the dude

I'm glad we are all wising up to this obnoxious trend

Create the thread tbh

this album is really great

the album cover is so 2001

The album did nothing for me but this works surprisingly well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msgimk3mV6g

Nice. Love is always stuck in my head

guy singing does nothing but hold them back

Indeed

Best CHVRCHES song of 2018.

Incredible cover

guy singing does nothing but hold them back

― niels, Friday, July 20, 2018 7:03 AM (thirteen hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

It's difficult to agree with this when they're doing so well.

Still playing the shit out of their superb recent album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWI-VukpyTk

uh what the hell!!!! this rules way more than most of Love is Dead AND it's a collaboration with my favourite group in the world

On repeat. Might be my song of the year. Might be the best CHVRCHES song ever. I no longer feel like the world is doomed.

oh shit this song rules

I definitely thought of you Brad when I heard it since it's them at their most synth-emo

yeah otm, when it got to the first of the two (?) choruses i was like "hell yeah this is the SOUND"

Chvrches never fail to deliver the goods - no surprise that this is great!

Great band