well, still didn't give in. listened to "All the world is mad" and have to say, it's a really strong song. looking forward to the 11th. it saddens me, though, that the anticipation and hype about this record vanished, thanks to the leak.
+1 I loved Digital Sea, but I wasn't really a fan of much of their other new stuff. I'm mostly an old-thrice fan. But I do like some of their melodic stuff like Digital sea and stuff off of vheissu (sp?).
Nothing as electronic as Digital Sea. Not even close. Nothing as instrumental as The Whaler either. This is more of a rock album. Guitar, drums, bass, some piano and atmospherics. It feels more like the Earth disc in the sense that you can really feel the band playing in a room together on some songs. The closest song to Digital Sea is probably Circles. Very melodic and beautiful song.
There were some songs that hit me right away, but there are others that I think will need repeat listenings. I'm sure I'll end up liking it a lot though.
im so digging this album. at first i was ok with it, had it's stronger and weaker moments. but after several listens... wow, a very good album. the title track is one of thrice's best songs of all time with its dark atmosphere and outstanding vocal performance and dustins so so strong lyrics!