Avalanche!

Rigger · Post by **Rigger** » 3/4/2003, 12:31 pm

Well, the highly anticipated Avalanche CD by Matthew Good was released today in stores accross Canada. Unfortunately, I can't get it until I go back to Ontario for Spring Break, but for those who have already purchased a copy, I'm interested in hearing what you think of the new disc.

starvingeyes · Post by **starvingeyes** » 3/4/2003, 1:39 pm

well it's definately the greatest album ever and maybe the best thing a human being has ever done.

does that about sum it up for you?

don't ask why · Post by **don't ask why** » 3/4/2003, 1:41 pm

buy this CD - if you rip it and matt good doesn't hunt you down and kill you, then I will

this CD has NO BAD SONGS , I repeat EVERY SONG IS AWESOME

this CD is 1000x better than beautiful midnight and 1 million timesi better than AOB.

buy it!

dream in japanese · Post by **dream in japanese** » 3/4/2003, 1:45 pm

starvingeyes · Post by **starvingeyes** » 3/4/2003, 1:57 pm

but seriously, the man is not fucking around here.

let me put it into context.

if Jesus came down from heaven and used all of his Godly powers to make a record, it would be about 1/8th as good as Avalanche.

i actually played this album for a blind friend of mine, and now, not only can the dude see, but he's got x-ray vision. i hear they're already running tests with it on cancer patients.

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 3/4/2003, 2:19 pm

must..... possess.....

hmv.com wrote:The CD enhancement on "Avalanche" will take fans to a special website where they can access 3 previously unreleased, newly recorded tracks (for a limited time).

Agh! 3 previously unreleased tracks!! Limited time only!!! Must have!!!!

lora · Post by **lora** » 3/4/2003, 2:23 pm

i'm going to have it tomorrow. that feels like an eternity.

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 3/4/2003, 2:26 pm

I have to wait until thursday. Thursday!

Mechanical Thought · Post by **Mechanical Thought** » 3/4/2003, 2:31 pm

GAH. caitlin want ... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i need it. NEED IT.

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 3/4/2003, 2:34 pm

hmm... I have change and a $20 bill.... I could take the bus to the mall... and buy! I could have it tonight! But what if the place doesn't have it... grr... a paradox.

Mechanical Thought · Post by **Mechanical Thought** » 3/4/2003, 2:35 pm

do it ...

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 3/4/2003, 2:37 pm

well if it's better than the Messiah in sound... *rationalizes*

Mechanical Thought · Post by **Mechanical Thought** » 3/4/2003, 2:40 pm

i think you should do it.
i also want it now dammit. :mad:

Odin · Post by **Odin** » 3/4/2003, 6:10 pm

Just got home with the CD, only heard if once though. And whoever told you there's a hidden track, that person is a liar.

This CD is definately the most refined work by Matt Good. Lots of the old MGB sound is gone. None of the Matt Good screaming voice like he does in the chorus of Hello Time Bomb and Everything is Automatic. The mood is richer, more depth, more melancholy, extravagent and diverse. I know I know these are really abstract terms, but that's really how the album sounds like. There are lots of interesting instruments and effects used on the album, and I never thought Matt Good would use voice effects, which he did to my surprise in this album. Favourite track right now is the title track Avalanche, it was by far the most experimental track in history of Matt Good, and to me it has subtle resemblence to Tom Waits. I was walking in the mall listening to this album, and I never had this haunting yet revealing feeling from music for a long time now, probably since the first time I heard of Tom Waits. I'll have an even more in depth review on the album when I listen to it more for a couple days, but it's absolutely a must buy for everyone.

Also, I will NOT rip this cd for anyone. If you want the cd and you live in the states, and don't want to/don't have a credit card to purchase online, drop me a pm and we'll figure something out. You can always send me a money order with the cost of album plus shipping and I'll gladly hook you up with this cd.

Now I'll continue my listening...

liam · Post by **liam** » 3/4/2003, 6:14 pm

Odin is god when it comes to Matthew Good

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 3/4/2003, 6:15 pm

now rip cd

liam · Post by **liam** » 3/4/2003, 6:17 pm

he already said he wouldn't josh...

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 3/4/2003, 6:18 pm

i know

joe_canadian · Post by **joe_canadian** » 3/4/2003, 6:26 pm

I've got it now ^_^

I'm in the same boat as Odin really, I've listened to it once through, and was blown away at the richness of it. Avalanche is my favourite track so far without a doubt, but aside from it, stand out tracks for me are 21st Century Living and Double Life. It really is different from anything MGB, it seems to have transcended rock as a whole.

Oh yeah, best album ever. You, buy now.

ALongGetaway · Post by **ALongGetaway** » 3/4/2003, 6:34 pm

I just ordered it!! :mrgreen:

Man, it was not easy trying to convince my mom to let me get another cd. But I guess I convinced her by completely spazing out about it and making her read this page. :nod: