Phillip J Phry

I don't know what I expected

You've made a huge mistake.

It was so good! But also gave me lots of feels because I've been on pretty much every one of those dates.

I'm sorry to hear that, that seems terrible. My wife and I are high school sweethearts, this episode really made me appreciate that I never had to deal with that.

That cliche about "hearing an album for the first time again" comes true a lot, despite what the haters and cynics say.

It really is true. I have some albums that are significantly better on vinyl than any digital format (looking at you, newest Temples album). Also, SSPU's newest sounds completely different on vinyl.

Not to be too much of an equipment dork, but seriously, that experience gets magnified on a decent (not like $10k, just decent) system.

that first comp completely shaped my taste in West Coast punk rock music as a teenager. a lot of Epitaph bands were among my favorites

This one was my HS playlist:
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Punk-O-Rama-III/release/397270

Would you say you love them, but they're bringing you down?

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I was very excited about the entire album....up until the point where I actually listened to the whole thing. Disappointing :(

Sorry to hear that, I enjoyed it myself.

Maybe I just need to give it a few more plays through to start digging on it. Glad you liked it :)

Funny, I had the opposite effect with the new Day Wave. Second half is better than the first.

Thanks for the Nite Jewel recommendation. Bit outside my norm, but I'm digging it!

Oh yeah, I listened to Day Wave this morning. I like it!
Nite Jewel and Perfume Genius are today's stand outs though.

For the curious, Silent Hill's "snowy" variant looks snowy, not semen-y.

They wanted almost $10 shipping for the new Rise Against.

strange, I just checked the CD/vinyl shipping for me and it would be $4.66. I don't think they're on the east coast, so not sure why

Did you have any of the cheaper shipping methods? The two low ones for me were USPS Priority and UPS Ground

You're right...it does get better as the song goes along. Greg's vocals in the early part of the song sound strange to me for some reason. Still excited for the new album though.

You should hear the first song on the album, same thing but even stranger. Sounds nothing like any of their other stuff.

I just finished the album stream. I'm going to need a few more listens, but I enjoyed it overall. Got a real chill vibe compared to all their other albums.

How much?

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive. I cant remember exactly what I ordered but the shipping weight is nearly 10 lbs.

Not a lot, 3 add-ons, but I've only been getting one a month since like October.

I got that one too. You gotta listen to the upcoming Hazel English too if you like that sound.

Will do, thanks for the recommendation!

A year without Left Eye in it :'(

"Let's check out the new TLC single and then go see Power Rangers or Beauty and The Beast" - Things you can say in 2017

I know, but the write up was worded as if S/T came directly after Enema. Plus, I'd argue TOYP&J is their best album.

And how'd they have a Pop Punk album article without Americana? Come on!

@dbarila it sadly didn't meet the criteria. It does present the question: When will we see a 90's pop punk album list?