Biggest letdown of the year, so far? [Archive]

AlexTheKid

03/03/09, 11:13 AM

I'm sorry but I can't help throwing up PGP2 as the worst thing I've heard, not living up to any of the hype.

Whats the worst album you've heard so far?

TSLROCKS

03/03/09, 11:15 AM

Haven't listened to many new releases but Two Tongues is probably my biggest disappointment

AlexTheKid

03/03/09, 11:17 AM

Haven't listened to many new releases but Two Tongues is probably my biggest disappointment
I was expecting something close to a Say Anything record's quality, and got a face full of "eh"

kearn1tm

03/03/09, 11:58 AM

[obligatory "this thread" post]This thread[/obligatory "this thread" post]

oddwithoutend

03/03/09, 12:09 PM

Two Tongues

wewascontenders

03/03/09, 12:17 PM

definitely two tongues.

Exit Reuben

03/03/09, 12:40 PM

Two Tongues, indeed.

s.t.e.v.e.n.

03/03/09, 12:48 PM

No new record by The National yet is the biggest letdown of this year so far.

xJesusFreakx

03/03/09, 12:49 PM

[obligatory "this thread" post]This thread[/obligatory "this thread" post]

Someone had to get that out of the way. Thank you.

It's far too early for me to say... The only disappointment thus far for me was U2, but my hopes really weren't that high, and there is still a chance for it to grow on me. Maybe I'll bump this thread in a few months and have a good answer.

oddwithoutend

03/03/09, 12:54 PM

I am anticipating Brand New's record to be a huge let down to a lot of people.

s.t.e.v.e.n.

03/03/09, 12:57 PM

I am anticipating Brand New's record to be a huge let down to a lot of people.

Na, I'm gonna say I love it no matter what.

oddwithoutend

03/03/09, 12:58 PM

Na, I'm gonna say I love it no matter what.

It'll be good, but I think people are expecting too much from this band.

xJesusFreakx

03/03/09, 01:02 PM

I am anticipating Brand New's record to be a huge let down to a lot of people.

That might let me down simply because it is my most anticipated album of the year, and I've been completely obsessed with TDAG as of late. I currently have full faith in it being great, though.

Chromefox

03/03/09, 01:04 PM

I am anticipating Brand New's record to be a huge let down to a lot of people. Oh yeah, definitely going to be the biggest letdown ever, only because of the expectations for it.

thehereaway

03/03/09, 01:17 PM

Two Tongues

Without a doubt. Was expecting something half decent from the songs they posted on Myspace, but the album was utter wank.

Blueskyburning

03/03/09, 01:19 PM

dont think i've listened to anything new this year! wanna hear the new kaospilot though

Use me!

03/03/09, 01:19 PM

Well. If Brand New's album is anything like that Brickhouse song they've been playing, I won't be disappointed.

The biggest disappointment so far this year is clearly Two Tongues. This has been a lame year.

El_Jeffe

03/03/09, 02:29 PM

weownthestreets

03/03/09, 03:13 PM

Na, I'm gonna say I love it no matter what.

It's already one of my favourite albums, ever.

W.W.J.L.D?

kearn1tm

03/03/09, 03:58 PM

willie nelson & asleep at the wheel - willie & the wheel

i know they were trying to recreate a certain sound & style with this album, but it just seemed so uninspired. i didn't see the point in recreating a sound that has been recorded so so many times before in the past, in the exact same vein. a more modern spin on that style would have been cool, such a waste of potential

That's a bummer. I'm really enjoying this record. It's nowhere near as fun as Willie and Marsalis collaboration from last year, but I'm having fun with listening.

Keagan Ilvonen

03/03/09, 04:01 PM

Most def Two Tongues.

pennie

03/03/09, 04:04 PM

Did the new aar record come out his year?If so then that.If not then Two Tongues.

Readyfuels

03/03/09, 04:15 PM

Two Tongues. What a waste of $10

PenThrive

03/03/09, 04:24 PM

Wow. I haven't listened to the entire Two Tongues album yet, and from the looks of this thread it must be THAT bad?

Jake Denning

03/03/09, 04:25 PM

Wow. I haven't listened to the entire Two Tongues album yet, and from the looks of this thread it must be THAT bad?

no, just alot of haterade.

RamInGoreville

03/03/09, 04:28 PM

I really wasn't expecting Two Tongues to be a great success. So luckily, no disappointments yet for me this year.

allroysez

03/03/09, 04:30 PM

tbh i found new found glory album pretty disappointing

PenThrive

03/03/09, 04:33 PM

tbh i found new found glory album pretty disappointing

Really? I think it's a lot better than Coming Home.

RamInGoreville

03/03/09, 04:35 PM

Really? I think it's a lot better than Coming Home.

Seconded.

Although I was hoping for another "Hold My Hand" or "On My Mind." Solid though.

ExtremeAvalanch

03/03/09, 04:36 PM

lost in the sound of seperation just didn't satisfy me. underoath can do better.

RamInGoreville

03/03/09, 04:37 PM

lost in the sound of seperation just didn't satisfy me. underoath can do better.

Came out last year bud.

c_rob2700

03/03/09, 04:38 PM

*typical Two Tongues anwser*

PenThrive

03/03/09, 04:39 PM

Seconded.

Although I was hoping for another "Hold My Hand" or "On My Mind." Solid though.

Yeah. I really enjoy both those tracks, especially "On My Mind". And you're right, NWAF is without tracks like those mentioned.

SanePsychotic

03/03/09, 04:39 PM

Woah, I wasn't expecting all the Two Tongues hate. I thought people would freak out over it like they seem to do with what Bemis does. Glad to know I've been proven wrong. :-d

allroysez

03/03/09, 04:46 PM

Really? I think it's a lot better than Coming Home.

I didn't really get into it, maybe it will grow on me.

PenThrive

03/03/09, 04:52 PM

A serious letdown: Thursday only selling 10k first week.

FeynmanWannabe

03/03/09, 05:01 PM

Not the worst, but Andrew Bird was probably my biggest disappointment so far.

c_rob2700

03/03/09, 05:03 PM

Woah, I wasn't expecting all the Two Tongues hate. I thought people would freak out over it like they seem to do with what Bemis does. Glad to know I've been proven wrong. :-d
Yeah, it really is bad

Dr. Acula

03/03/09, 05:03 PM

Not the worst, but Andrew Bird was probably my biggest disappointment so far.

Really? That's a bummer. I love Noble Beast.

Praetor

03/03/09, 05:04 PM

Not the worst, but Andrew Bird was probably my biggest disappointment so far.
Probably the same. I like it, I bought it, but nothing really stuck.

ExtremeAvalanch

03/03/09, 05:13 PM

Came out last year bud.
my bad i wasn't thinkin i'd have to say invaders must die

robat19

03/03/09, 05:14 PM

Two Tongues

fly_guy

03/03/09, 05:16 PM

I already know that I'll hate the new Taking Back Sunday album. Sadly, I just don't think they have it anymore

kevinrocks409

03/03/09, 05:18 PM

Come on, Two Tongues wasn't that bad. It had some solid songs.

c_rob2700

03/03/09, 05:21 PM

Come on, Two Tongues wasn't that bad. It had some solid songs.
No one said it didn't. Doesn't mean it wasn't a huge disappointment

chipdip18

03/03/09, 05:27 PM

Woah, I wasn't expecting all the Two Tongues hate. I thought people would freak out over it like they seem to do with what Bemis does. Glad to know I've been proven wrong. :-d

Seriously, the way people are so in love with Conley and Bemis makes you think they'd love Two Tongues.

live.

03/03/09, 05:36 PM

I don't know why you would even think PGP2 would have been anything good. That series went to shit a long time ago.

|adr3naLine|

03/03/09, 06:27 PM

I'll jump on the bandwagon and say Two Tongues.

For once I can say that there is not one song that stood out/I can even name right now(minus Wowee Zowee, just because it's called Wowee Zowee).

briankohl

03/03/09, 06:51 PM

I don't know why you would even think PGP2 would have been anything good. That series went to shit a long time ago.

This is driving me crazy and I'm prepared for a whole lot of flaming for not knowing this, but just what in the hell does PGP2 stand for?

As far as current let downs go, I was kinda hoping Common Existence would have another post rock-ish interlude like their last record did. The album as a whole is just as good as anything else they've ever done. They're a band who, in my eyes, have never put out a bad record which is surprising considering how long they've been a band but I still wish the new one had more of the diversity A City By the Light Divided had.

Aside from that everything I've heard this year has exceeded my expectations or matched them perfectly. Weird? I think so.

ThisIsNotDan

03/03/09, 07:00 PM

my bad i wasn't thinkin i'd have to say invaders must die

really? bummer. is it out in the US yet?

I already know that I'll hate the new Taking Back Sunday album. Sadly, I just don't think they have it anymore

I think I'm one of 7 people here interested in hearing it. I actually really liked "Carpathua"

weownthestreets

03/03/09, 07:01 PM

This is driving me crazy and I'm prepared for a whole lot of flaming for not knowing this, but just what in the hell does PGP2 stand for?

Punk Goes Pop Two.

(i.e. the most recently forgettable compilation album produced by fearless records.)

Klatzke

03/03/09, 07:22 PM

I'm back and forth on Cursive. Sometimes I love it, but others I just really don't feel it.

GuitarR0cker1

03/03/09, 07:36 PM

I think I'm one of 7 people here interested in hearing it. I actually really liked "Carpathua"
I'm interested in it, so I guess that makes 8. I didn't like Carpathia so the prospects of me liking this are very small.

Oh yeah nice avatar, Guilt Show is great.

ThisIsNotDan

03/03/09, 07:40 PM

I'm interested in it, so I guess that makes 8. I didn't like Carpathia so the prospects of me liking this are very small.

Oh yeah nice avatar, Guilt Show is great.

I think it could be interesting at least. hell though I liked Louder Now so I might dig this ahhaha

and yes I do love me some Guilt Show

ExtremeAvalanch

03/03/09, 09:58 PM

really? bummer. is it out in the US yet?

I think I'm one of 7 people here interested in hearing it. I actually really liked "Carpathua"
yeah it came out today but i heard it a few weeks ago. it's really just a mess of electronics and deep bass. on the bright side, "Invaders Must Die" and "Stand Up" are two of the best tracks they've ever released.

AlexTheKid

03/03/09, 10:17 PM

Come on, Two Tongues wasn't that bad. It had some solid songs.
Problem is it's an album with 13 songs, and only about two are even remotely decent. Two decent songs can't carry an entire album to be considered "good" or anything more than mediocre...

mimexcore

03/03/09, 10:30 PM

I'm back and forth on Cursive. Sometimes I love it, but others I just really don't feel it.
Agreed.
There's moments where Kasher's lyrics just dominate, but other parts of that CD are just really bland/forgettable.

Gumbyjag

03/03/09, 10:31 PM

Noble Beast was so boring.

dancelukedance

03/03/09, 10:34 PM

Two Tongues.

spriltsc

03/03/09, 10:37 PM

Two Tongues.
agreed, my expectations were a bit high though

dancelukedance

03/03/09, 10:43 PM

agreed, my expectations were a bit high though

Yeah true, my expectations were pretty high but still, it should of been better

Blakebear

03/03/09, 11:03 PM

The Fray. I haven't really given it much of a chance though.

Real biggest disappointment: people who leak albums three months early.

Followed closely by me not being able to resist downloading Grizzly Bear.

fadedmemories

03/04/09, 05:51 AM

I am anticipating Brand New's record to be a huge let down to a lot of people.
It's common knowledge that BN could record a Metro Station cover album and it will still be Album of the Year.