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Originally posted by alexanderao
There are still a few reviews trickling in, so maybe.
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we started her?? when?
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Originally posted by borntodie
we started her?? when?
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3 days ago.
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Originally posted by borntodie
we started her?? when?
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it was at the bottom of a page and she was never mentioned in the thread title so maybe that's why you and many others don't know about it 
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I can extend Jessie's review period, if that's desired.
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 | German pop-rock band Tokio Hotel have released their fifth studio album "Kings of Suburbia", after a long hiatus. The album is a sort of departure from their previous work as it is way more electronic than their previous work. Now, the problem is, who are gonna be the idols of the emo teens from now on? This album is definitely not emo at all.
One major thing that I disliked was the heavy use of autotune. I mean I understand that it was used to fit the electronic instrumentals, but it was way too much. The ballads on the album are pretty good and I like that they fit into the album and they're not there just because the album needed a ballad. It fits perfectly and I like it.
Overall, I think that their fans can be pleased with this record as it's an amazing one and a different style for them, which is not bad, but, I don't know how much will their goth/emo fans like this. |
Score: 7.5/10
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Originally posted by e437
it was at the bottom of a page and she was never mentioned in the thread title so maybe that's why you and many others don't know about it |
Yeah this. I had no idea
I wasn't expecting it to be up for review yet because it's not out in the US till next week. I'll write a review later.
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Originally posted by alexanderao
I can extend Jessie's review period, if that's desired.
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When should it end?
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Originally posted by alexanderao
I can extend Jessie's review period, if that's desired.
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Yes please. I have never seen her name in the thread title and I also missed that post where you announced her so I had seriously no idea she was up already.
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Extended it until the 22nd, that's 6 days to review it if you count today.
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Originally posted by holyground
holyground: music in review 
6.8
"an uneven album with a respectable direction"
highlights
love who loves you back
kings of suburbia
invaded
| Kings of Suburbia
Tokio Hotel
The 4-piece German band have been around for around 10 years, basing their music off mostly alternative rock and pop punk. On their 4th album, Humanoid, there were a lot more electronic influences, something that was really hot in 2009. After 5 years, they're back with a brand new look and a much more evolved sound. Generally, I've not really heard much of their music except for the singles on Humanoid (which were played tons on the radio in this tiny Asian country of mine). I think that this album is decent, but is it really worth the 5 year wait?
This album is clearly much more electronic, so much that I could barely hear any rock sounds in it. Not that it is a bad thing though, because it does bring about some smooth bops with a good poppy flavour, making them very catchy. The disco-influenced Loves Who Loved You Back is a prime example where their new sound works. It contains some guitar playing that harks back to their roots, but it's the way the synths and electronics create an ambiance that feels sexy and fun which makes this song so glorious.
Also, the album does contain some experimentations, where they really stray far from their usual sound, and also almost every track has his vocals AutoTuned. Girl Got a Gun can be a quite polarising song (especially with that music video it has), but after a few listens, the quirky production and delivery is infectious and fun.
There are also a couple stripped-down ballads on the album. Some may think they're a nice breather amongst the heavier production, while others may think they just sound of place. To be honest, for the first few listens, they did sound like they didn't fit. But they are great songs in their own rights. Run, Run, Run may be a bit boring (but is still a good ballad), but Invaded is a stunning one, brimming with emotion.
But, there are also times when their new direction doesn't work, such as We Found Us, a midtempo EDM-themed track. The song almost feels vapid, with a typical beat low-key pulsating around a typical track. There is no climatic feeling or anything noteworthy. Even if the track was meant to be filler, the production and the song itself doesn't feel like anything special, just boring. The album's opening track, Feel it All, also shows this problem to a lesser extent. Basically it doesn't make me feel anything at all.
The album is ultimately, rather uneven. Some tracks manage to play off the new sound magnificently while others aren't as well executed. However, the album does contain enough gems that could help them break into new markets outside of Europe and Asia. Even as the album as a whole feels inadequate in some places, it is no indication that the band should stray from the electronics. They probably need to keep finding a nice balance between rock, their new sound and bold pop punk sensibilities that their songs usually have.
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Yes, praise Invaded! 
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| Kings Of Suburbia - Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel | Island | Release Date: October 6, 2014
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Kings Of Suburbia results.
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| Froot - Marina & The Diamonds
Marina & The Diamonds | 679 Records | Release Date: October 10, 2014
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Froot results.
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Jessie Ware. She's one of these people I need to listen to as some point.
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Originally posted by Prometheus.
I don't think they have to be official singles. We did the ***Flawless Remix.
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Well it'd be wrong not to review such a momentous event in music history
Marina 
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I was wondering if this thread would be a bit more lively/active if we were to review current singles that were already released on albums (like Animals or I'm Not The Only One).
Thoughts?
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Originally posted by alexanderao
I was wondering if this thread would be a bit more lively/active if we were to review current singles that were already released on albums (like Animals or I'm Not The Only One).
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Yes, great idea imo.
As a question, what if a song has an EP with it (ie 5SOS). Would the review be of the song or the EP? 
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Yes, great idea imo.
As a question, what if a song has an EP with it (ie 5SOS). Would the review be of the song or the EP? |
Not quite sure what you mean. Like we would review AATB, not Title (the EP).
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Originally posted by alexanderao
Not quite sure what you mean. Like we would review AATB, not Title (the EP).
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Well with 5SOS they released the single Amnesia with 3 extra tracks to go with it. Would it be for Amnesia or the tracks, which are more like B-Sides?
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Originally posted by hello_world
Well with 5SOS they released the single Amnesia with 3 extra tracks to go with it. Would it be for Amnesia or the tracks, which are more like B-Sides?
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Amnesia.
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Originally posted by alexanderao
I was wondering if this thread would be a bit more lively/active if we were to review current singles that were already released on albums (like Animals or I'm Not The Only One).
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I don't see why that would be an issue. I know country publications often review second and third singles of albums, so I don't see why we can't? It would probably make it a lot more lively here.
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