brock wrote:I swooped into here expecting to see a lot of mixed reactions about the album, but I've instead encountered no reactions at all. [edited for not pissing off our clients]

For the noble lot that waits until the release, I salute you.

My reaction is definitely umm.. mixed. For those who haven't heard it, I suggest you live the rest of your life that way. Trust me.

Edit: Steve, the drums sound very nice.

Its not a bad album at all. I didnt go into listening to it with any expectations. No, its not as good as the 3 original albums, but for what it is (Pop at age 60, mind you), its pretty good. Some silly lyrics here and there, but a good amount of energy. Steves production really lends the band a helping hand. A huge drum sound to boot too.

Sorry about all the bass comments before. I fixed the EQ on my speakers and found Watt. The bass is very low and rumble-like (played with fingers, right?), which works for them since the guitars are so sharp and high on the treble. Helps balance out the mix.

The song "The Weirdness" is like psychedelic lounge music. Pops voice shines on that, and the sax fits right in. That for me was the unexpected hit of the album.

Today's NY Times piece on Iggy has video on recording the new album. Nice studio.

where the hell is watt?

he's not on the myspace page. he's not in the ny times video piece.

and also, iggy has him dressed in a boilersuit now.

wonder where he got that idea...?

good video footage of Electrical, i wish there was more of it.

really I want to see a doco on how Electrical was built including grand tours and shit.
something like the "recording the beatles book" but on dvd or something.

i heard it. big whoop.

iggy says he hit a creative wall. he's still got some scaling to do to get over it.

and i was right, he continues to be too loud on a record.

you can hear watt on some songs though.