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I've had no luck getting my hands on the yellow vinyl version (UK only, I believe), so when I found this one I pulled the trigger.

Honestly, this is the most interesting album they've made in a decade. Yes, it's an odd one with all the faked dialogue and "incidental music", but it suits the band. And if you don't like oddness, I'm afraid we won't have much of a conversation to begin with.

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[-] RFKJrsBrainworm@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I'd say its hands down the least engaging album they've done. Nothing about it is enjoyable or particularly memorable. If I ever pull the vinyl out again I'd be shocked.

I don't even bother with it digitally. 1 out of 5 stars.

I'll check which color I have, I purchased it pre order.

Shapes at Midnight is an amazing return to form

[-] HouseWolf@pawb.social 2 points 4 days ago

While I appreciate the gimmick of soundtracks to a fake movie, Obviously something Kevin Starr would be all over being a huge movie nerd. The music itself isn't what I come to Uncle Acid for.

Shapes at Midnight is an amazing return to form

Why am I only hearing about this now?!? Not even their official website has it listed yet. I listened to the preview of the first song on bandcamp and immediately bought the digital album. Can't wait to listen to it fully now!

[-] RFKJrsBrainworm@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

So I'm really going to blow your mind.... they're on tour now ..

I think the production is delightful on Nell with the audio and the phones but, maybe I need to listen to it some more with a different mindset

[-] HouseWolf@pawb.social 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

I caught them live at Desertfest London a few years back and it was amazing!

Sadly my travel budget is going to other things this year. But I'll hopefully catch them again soon.

[-] SiliconAvatar@startrek.website 1 points 4 days ago

Sorry to hear that. Hope you get your money's worth if you sell your copy.

Like I predicted in OP, we don't agree at all and don't need to carry on the conversation save to note that you're wrong, and Shapes of midnight is a tedious, warmed over retread of the same old routine.

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