I agree, the live version is even better. The way the bridge builds into the final chorus, chills guaranteed.
Started the mission of having a new focused listen session for every LP record: best audio quality possible, my best headphones on, no distraction or other activity. Giving it as much attention as possible, and trying my best to put my previous bias aside, it's actually tiring After rating every song individually and doing the average, HT get a solid 8,5/10. Favorite songs : Papercut, APFMH, Forgotten.
Oooh. I was planning only the 8 official records so I can do my ranking but you're right. HTEP should never be ignored!!
Every now and then, I realize we "only" have 10 songs from this new line-up. It's both a lot, considering a LP comeback in 2024 was a far-fetched idea couple of months ago, and little to make a big assessment just yet. If anything, From Zero shows a lot of promises. So much to look forward in the future. Bring it on, let's start with what's in store for 2025!
"With You" is fantastic. I love all the electronic elements contrasting with the banging 7-string intro riff. Such an underrated gem of that album! But unfortunately, since you slandered "Papercut," we have to ban you now. BEGONE
Talking about that, I feel there is a sound at the beginning of Overflow (around 0:10) that's very similar tone-wise to what's happening at the beginning of With You. I don't have the technical terms to describe it, but I love the connection, at least in my mind!
With some of From Zero's tracks coming from 2018/2019, the band has been sitting on some of this music for years. I think we're getting another record sooner than we might expect.
Man some of the demos from '98 and '99 really channel Chester's grunge influence. "Pictureboard" and "Part of Me" stick out to me especially. I really like it.
Was anyone else expecting a part 2 to the Zane Lowe interview? I could've sworn he even teased it when they were talking about From Zero's sound without spoiling it.
I don't know about an outright "part 2" but I do think they'll be interviewed by Zane Lowe again before this album cycle is through
Fair enough. It just sounded like there was going to be another one around the album's release. Then nothing happened. I really enjoyed it so I was hoping for a part 2.
Had my first listen of From Zero in 2025 yesterday, after a 3 weeks break. Damn this album is good. Infectious energy from start to finish. And Casualty, Overflow, IGYEIH have consolidated into being my top 3, love them.