Hi, I'm Jenna :wave:

Howdy, Jenna :wave:

I'm Stephen :hug:

Good review. I remember stumbling upon the EP a few years ago, and I still regularly play it and I am glad that he was finally able to continue with more music.

Am I the only one who thinks this release is a step back from the debut?

I agree completely. The wait for this album was long and painful but oh so worth it. This record is so thoroughly gorgeous it gives me chills. Weaver is about as close to a replacement for Copeland as I can ask for these days.

Yes.

I had long given up on him making anything new until he released two demo songs a few months back, reigniting my hope for a full length. I would agree with Weaver being a close replacement to Copeland (RIP...). The wait reminds me of the current one I have for a new Umbrellas album. Been waiting even longer for that one.

Damn... Nothing really stood out to me, to each his own I guess.

Hi Steve. I'm actually surprised people like the debut more, and I'm even more surprised about the Copeland comparison.

Consider me very interested in this. Will check out

Well I wouldn't say they sound directly like Copeland, but more that Copeland fans would like Weaver.

Ah, I see. That makes much more sense.

Nope

I do not disagree. I think the debut was staggeringly good. I love the new album, but the debut had a bit more depth. Of course, the debut was done with the full band, and Dan played everything on "before Now, Was Then", which is why there is a bit of a difference in sound, such as the (lack of) live drums. Both albums are stellar, but the debut gets a slight edge. JMHO

I think it's hard to compare the first EP and this album although you can still hear it's Weaver at The Loom. I loved the EP so much (especially "Without fear of their return). But this is a great progression. The Build-up in "Simple Rules" is one of the best I've heard in recent memory. Dan his vocals are so good on this album. I love how "We're Wild Animals" starts almost the same as "You Can't Evade Them". Just dropping my random thoughts. It's a stellar album.