There is so much Old Fu in this, but then there is Alot of the new Fu sound goin on also. I'm very impressed with how they where able to mix the two togetherIt didn't strike me as this at first, but then I started thinking about it. The rythm distortions on SoIP is almost identical to that mid cut fuzz from No One Rides For Free. Then the solo guitars have that chunky gain from WMO. It's a cool mix.
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Posts: 9 (10/24/09 18:06:18) |
Blake.
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Posts: 41 (10/25/09 12:37:43) |
reverse...evolution...is causing...confusion
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Posts: 12 (10/25/09 15:43:43) |
reverse...evolution...is causing...confusionI'm glad you mentioned that. I confuses the fuck out of me from time to time. The following link should clear it all up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_evolution Pleasure to be of service! lol WEB FOOT WITCH HAT RULES. Blake.
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Posts: 16 (10/25/09 18:52:48) |
Digging Webfoot alot. I listened to SoIP in my truck about 10 times and the guitar tones were a little off to me. Took it inside to listen on a real system,
and wow, on a good setup the thing really breathes and the distortion is perfectly heavy! Damnit, I need a new stereo in my truck.
Can't wait til the Dallas show!
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Posts: 11 (10/25/09 19:29:33) |
Finally got it in Tokyo... And it is just wonderfull, so heavy and fuzz, just love it, especially webfoot witch hat...
Just looking forward to see you in Tokyo (if you do some shows in Japan before end of march) or in Europe (if after end of march)... |
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Posts: 43 (10/27/09 06:31:52) |
cool effect on against the ground at 2:33 - wonder what it will sound like live? Totally diggin steel beast, against the ground, Eyes X on the way to work -
the sound is at the perfect location on the smooth to crunchy fuzz scale.
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Posts: 219 (10/29/09 12:00:52) |
HEAVY...Awesome stuff, kudos Fu for yet another powerhouse! Eyes !!!!!!!!!! BTW, come to Philly/West Chester/Baltimore so I can get some live!
My only gripe, my town sucks and it took 4 stores to find. I'm sure FYE had it but the lazy assed pimple faced kid wouldn't go in the back and dig it out. Nothing beats getting your new favs on release date, listening and eyeballing the artwork..... 
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Posts: 10 (10/29/09 23:16:43) |
The more I listen the more I like...
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Posts: 267 (11/06/09 12:27:33) |
I was pretty excited when I first threw the new album on. The guitar sounds are pretty good, lots of fuzz.... reminicant of the older albums.
But after several listens now (and I will probably get crucified for saying this... ), I have yet to find a standout track. It isn't a bad record... just not thier finest work (in my own humble opinion). But I also felt the same way about the last 2 albums. Everything up until King of the Road still gets regular play in my car \ home, but the others haven't been played in years (Start the Machine and We Must Obey). I am not ragging on the band... the production on the new album is great, and there are some great guitar sounds. And obviously a lot of people like it, judging by the way everyone here is praising it (I have also read a bunch of great reviews too). But the new stuff just doesn't do it for me. I am a long time fan, and still listen to a lot of Fu... But this album is a disappointment. Maybe I am just getting old, and the new stuff is just too aggressive for me or something. Or maybe it will just take time to grow on me (like California Crossing did)... Who knows... but hopefully I will get to see them on tour. I have seen them live many times, and they never disappoint. And they always dig way back into their catalogue for live shows!
Mu Fanchu Rules!
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Posts: 169 (11/06/09 12:47:17) |
Does an album really need a stand-out track to be intersting? My answer is no. For me SOIP do have a few stand-out tracks, but they seem to change from day to
day for some reason.... Good thing Fu is such a diverse band that most fans have at least 2-3 favorite albums out of the entire back catalouge. Picking a
favorite album, for me, is really not an option. They are all great releases in their own way. On a final note, I can't wait for European tour dates to
surface!! We need us some Fu over here!
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Posts: 170 (11/06/09 12:49:16) |
Btw, I think I'm getting old aswell, turning 32 next year but I've been listening to Fu since they released ISO. Their music never gets old to me.
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Posts: 99 (11/06/09 14:56:27) |
Oooo, things could get touchy. After repeated listens, I'm thinking the same as ssydor. It's good and certainly better than anything non-FU, but
it'll get relegated towards the back of my FU collection and I think I've finally put my finger on it as to why.
The guitars are almost "pantera" sounding. There's not a whole lot of warmth to them which Scott said was what he wanted, but it's just not my taste personally. They almost sound solid-state to me...or the kind of sound a kid playing an Ibanez through a Crate at Guitar Center would play. |
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Posts: 268 (11/06/09 16:38:03) |
Bingo. You nailed it Gretsch01. I don't think it sucks... it is just not what I was expecting \ hoping for.
I am not a particular fan of "Hardcore" music anymore... and that seems to be the direction they are going.
Mu Fanchu Rules!
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Posts: 172 (11/06/09 21:52:37) |
Good thing christmas is around the corner so that hopefully something fun and exciting will reveal itself under the tree for you all to enjoy, each and
everyone, haha just joking.
I'm a fan of both rock/metal and hardcore, so the mixed up Fu style is perfect for me, what can I say guys.... The thing is with this group that they have delivered year after year and never released a shitty album which makes us fans expect more and more with every album. It's not a bad thing, but in light of things, I'm stoked that they still exist... and hopefully will be around for a long time to come. Alright, maybe I got a little mushy at the end here haha..
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Posts: 451 (11/07/09 03:42:47) |
Ooooh, some criticism on this board? You must be fucking kidding me
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I like the new album. I recently listened to ISO again and then to SOIP and thought that the newer stuff has way more energy than the doped-up stuff from back then. I really dig the old shit nonetheless but I think the whole progress of the band is right. On the other hand there are some hairs in this soip. To me the overall sound is a bit too polished or controlled. Where's the dust, the nastiness, the breakouts? If you're in for some hardcore energy it should get over the top from time to time, you know, some serious shredding, feedback, screaming, sloppiness. Live it will surely be delivered but on this record - not really. And I don't like the running order that much. I changed mine for the ipod and even cut the opening of El Busta on the beginning of the title track (Okay, this is due to my recently attended editing class  ) which is my ending track now.
But after all I keep on listening to SOIP as it's a great record and what is really perfect anyway? Fuck it, it's Fu Manchu.
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Posts: 345 (11/22/09 13:13:58) |
Holy crap. This one's way above the last two releases as far as I'm concerned. I've been listening to it non-stop since I got it three days ago. I
love how it's aggressive without being so pissed off. I'm not an angry dude and I can't relate to angry music, so I didn't enjoy the last two
releases as much as this one... which may in fact end up being one of my top picks for Fu.
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Posts: 105 (11/22/09 16:34:48) |
I've actually been enjoying WMO more since the release of SOIP.
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Posts: 305 (11/23/09 13:12:08) |
"pantera"?! Really?
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Posts: 106 (11/23/09 13:40:28) |
It hurt me to type it.
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Posts: 307 (11/24/09 06:59:45) |
I'm not going to poo-poo your opinion, everyone has the right to have their own. But I will wholeheartedly disagree with what has been posted.
As a "cardcarrying" headbanger since '81, I have to say I don't hear the "pantera-esque" qualities in the guitar. I think that's way too broad of a stroke to use. There are so many subtlties in Fu's guitar sound that differentiate them from Pantera's, to my ear. (I hate Pantera by the way. I only liked one of their albums,Vulgar Display, because I always considered them posers who jumped on the thrash bandwagon. I'm a metal snob like that, yes). I will agree that some records need to be listened to repeatedly to fully appreciate. If you're not a metal fan, I would suggest listening to some of the older classics as a kind of "warm-up" before slapping the Fu wax on the table. I would also suggest smoking a fatty before also. I'm being glib but totally serious. It helps me turn off the voices in my head so I can give my full attention to the awesomeness that is about to radiate from my speakers. Thy name is Fu Manchu. And ya'll don't go blaming old age for loss of angst. I'm 37 and probably more pissed today than when I was 16! It's what attracted me to extreme music like heavy metal, punk rock, and hardcore. Still does. I just don't hear it in the youth of today. And I don't understand why they aren't pissed too. But that's what happens when you get old. |
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