technosomy Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 got the email today to join in their pledge project, in case u didn't know about it heres the link http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/youngerbrother i think its a great idea what u reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrognomix Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 got the email today to join in their pledge project, in case u didn't know about it heres the link http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/youngerbrother i think its a great idea what u reckon? This seems to be garnering a lot of financial support for them as I see a lot of those pledge options available decreasing over the last couple days, and it really does seem like an awesome way for them to share more with their close fans. I am definitely all for it, and will likely be pledging depending on my finances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's a great idea and it has certainly worked for some other bands. It isn't as if you are getting nothing for the pledge... so I wish them well in this experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirsier Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's a great idea and it has certainly worked for some other bands. It isn't as if you are getting nothing for the pledge... so I wish them well in this experiment. "New Album and All Our Back Catalog" for 25 pounds is tempting me.... Edit : Okay, was too good to pass, I pledged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurbs Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Interesting idea and sample track is great! Really looking forward for the album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 The pledge project is a great idea, however, I'm not too excited about the sample track. I'm open to the fusion of electronic and acoustic elements in music. Many have done that well, from Juno Reactor to Medicine Drum to Shpongle...but I'm not a big fan of vocals...I'm not talking about altered, processed vocals like for example in Angelic Particles or someone's voice used as a layer of a track such as work Irina Mikhailova did for some people. I'm talking about the extensive singing and lyrics. That was done many times before and continues to be so in the mainstream music realm. That clip looked like some pop rock band that would perhaps open at Moby concert, not Younger Brother or Twisted records I knew. I'm totally open to experiments in music and encourage them, but this is nothing new you can hear some band play on a radio. It's great for them (and every artist) to evolve, but vocals and lyrics are not my taste. If I wanted that, I'd go for people that did it much better like Dave Mathews Band or something. I really hope that at least some of the tracks on the album will not be so heavily vocal/lyrics oriented. I'm not holding my breath though as they now have a third band member Ru that's a singer Twisted was one of the very few labels I would buy stuff from without even listening first, but not any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insejn Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Too much acoustic dribble, way to little electronics. And stop with the lyrics already, it doesn't sound good at all. YB, you have failed (with that track). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technosomy Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 what ever floats your boat guys yeah is different but hey look at flock of bleeps to gravity hhheeeellllloooooooooooooo!!! couldn't be anymore different but it worked give it a try hoping the album will be strong but still love yb no matter what they have such a great energy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insejn Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 If I want to listen to good song and excellent use of electronics I just put on the Electric Penguins. Much, much better lyrics and songs. It's mostly the singing in YB I can't stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouroboros Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 neubauten has been doing something very similar to this idea for their past few albums. in fact as far as i know...neubauten was the first to do something like this back in 2003 or somewhere around that time. it seems to be working...because they keep doing it. i think its a great idea....as it gets people to WANT to pay instead of pirating, you actually get something that you cant pirate...an experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouroboros Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 just listened to the track.... ummm......well it doesnt sound bad really....but if i wanted to hear something like that (which i generally dont), id just put on a police album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abasio Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Well, the track in the video sounded alright. It was better than most of the tracks on last days of gravity (I only liked the first & last tracks) but I wish they would cut out the singing. As for the pledge idea, good for non-skint people who really love the project. I am not YB's biggest fan so it isn't particularly tempting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 just listened to the track.... ummm......well it doesnt sound bad really....but if i wanted to hear something like that (which i generally dont), id just put on a police album. Exactly my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abasio Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Twisted was one of the very few labels I would buy stuff from without even listening first, but not any more. I have been burned too many times by twisted in the last 5 or so years that I too would never buy blindly from them anymore. A shame; it's nice to see people's music evolve but when it devolves into what other people have done a thousand times before (and better) it's just doesn't sit well with me. I hope they are enjoying it and make new fans as well as they lost me with the majority of Last Days of Gravity and I am sure with a new member who is a singer this will not be something I'll be buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakoluth Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I like, I pledged. YB opening for Moby would be awesome. Moby is one of the greatest musicians there is in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I like, I pledged. YB opening for Moby would be awesome. Moby is one of the greatest musicians there is in my book. Moby's talent as a musician is undeniable, but I wouldn't classify his newer work like say his collaboration with Gwen Stefani as my favorite. I'd say it's the kind of pop music you'd hear on mainstream radio or something but nothing more. YB is going in that direction it seams. New Shpongle still does it for me. Much nicer balance between electronic and acoustic without a ton of pop-rock lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usling Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Well YB isn't for everyone, but i think it's really good for listening to at home. I also like this pledge thing. It allows close fans to get something more out of it, and it allows Twisted to get more income (i know they have had financial issues). I pledged a signed CD myself. Would've wanted album cover as a poster too, but can't find any. I like posters. edit: yay, first post! Hi all! Been reading a lot on here though, i especially like the album reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMan Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Hello Usling I think YB is cool because of how these guys have learned their engeneering and songwriting skills from psy / goa trance, and then are able to (successfully) transfer it to other genres. Last days of gravity was just such a polished album. When push comes to shove, this is by far the best new direction they could take. I'm thinking about IM. They're keeping themselves indie and experimental. Good on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunksan Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I Pledged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simorq Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Me pledgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 OMG this is a disaster http://soundcloud.com/charmfactory/younger-brother-night-lead-me-astray/s-iww82 Generic, radio music... sorry, if some of you find my comments offensive as my intention is not to offend you. Tastes are different, and my taste is telling me this sucks donkey balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anakoluth Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Great song Looking forward to this album sooo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumpling Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Dammit man.. Listen to A Flock of Bleeps, then listen to this. Posford's fucking lost it - I mean this is great music, but I never realized it was this guy's dream to be in a "band" doing "songs" and that's very clear to me now with YoBro and Shpongle. I'm afraid to see what he's going to barf up if he ever actually tries sitting down and doing Hallucinogen III. Oh well.. everything evolves and it's not always in my favor. Good luck out there, Simon - no $$ from me on this one buddy <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumpling Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I called it. This album is fucking whack. but of course, that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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