Lifeblood #10 - Page 10 - Forever Delayed

darkanddivine · #**136** 10-11-2014, 14:08

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Originally Posted by Takk

pretty sure that the only reason (or the main reason) they dislike it is it because it flopped commerically, it certainly wasn't a band trying to be liked, unlike the later albums....wish they could just realise that just because a crowd isn't moshing like crazy doesnt mean they don't like the songs.

SATT did very well early on, but has gone down in people's estimations since...think the same will happen to futurology and then rewind the film will be seen more like lifebood.

Last time I went to a Manics gig the bones were creaking in the crowd, so I'm not sure moshing like crazy is even possible at their gigs these days. Holy Bible might be different mind

Routine Builder · #**137** 14-11-2014, 02:35

This video excites me and horrifies me in equal measures!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKlm...Damw&index=115

Europa Gluten Free · #**138** 14-11-2014, 05:47

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Originally Posted by Routine Builder

This video excites me and horrifies me in equal measures!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKlm...Damw&index=115

I was at that gig! I so so wish it was 2004 again...

sculptureofabloke · #**139** 14-11-2014, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Takk

pretty sure that the only reason (or the main reason) they dislike it is it because it flopped commerically, it certainly wasn't a band trying to be liked, unlike the later albums....wish they could just realise that just because a crowd isn't moshing like crazy doesnt mean they don't like the songs.

SATT did very well early on, but has gone down in people's estimations since...think the same will happen to futurology and then rewind the film will be seen more like lifebood.

That's pretty much my relationship with the albums mentioned too. Haven't had Futurology on for a while but it's still in a kind of honeymoon period, I do like it but I am leaning more towards Rewind The Film.

It did take me a while to "get" Lifeblood, do find their back catalogue quite diverse, yeah they've gone over similar ground before a couple of times but eh it's been 25 years. Lifeblood is definitely the odd one out and it's a shame they don't give it more time, they used to revel being the odd ones out. It's an underdog!

kristal17 · #**140** 22-11-2014, 00:44

Listening to Lifeblood is like opening a door to a parallel universe consisting entirely of WIN. The first 6 tracks are all killer, no filler. I LOVE IT.

Europa Gluten Free · #**141** 22-11-2014, 13:23

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Originally Posted by kristal17

Listening to Lifeblood is like opening a door to a parallel universe consisting entirely of WIN. The first 6 tracks are all killer, no filler. I LOVE IT.

Kristal I think me and you might have a future together!!

db26 · #**142** 22-11-2014, 16:35

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Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

Aside from what they deem as commercial failure, I do think the break between that and the rejuvenating Tigers also made them realise they felt lost and confused, and their music was starting to reflect that. Can't think of another reason James would refer to Lifeblood leaving them "on their arses" after an arena tour with high charting singles and generally positive reviews.

Completely agree. Definitely an album made in two minds. Do we continue down the KYE path or try and get back to commercial success? In the end they did neither.

Phil C · #**143** 23-11-2014, 19:31

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Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

Aside from what they deem as commercial failure, I do think the break between that and the rejuvenating Tigers also made them realise they felt lost and confused, and their music was starting to reflect that. Can't think of another reason James would refer to Lifeblood leaving them "on their arses" after an arena tour with high charting singles and generally positive reviews.

'Lifeblood' really *didn't* get 'largely positive reviews'. It was reviewed poorly as another example after 'Truth' and 'KYE' of how the band had lost their way, and is largely still considered to be so in the media now. The singles charted well but I think they were released at a time when single sales were lower and so you didn't need to sell many to hit the top ten.

I like 'Lifeblood', it has some decent songs on it. But it wasn't the album the band wanted to make - based on later comments I think they wanted to make something more like the more pop moments of 'Futurology' but instead made something very cold and sterile.

Takk · #**144** 23-11-2014, 20:03

I seem to remember quite a few largely positive reviews...I mean some people are never going to give Lifeblood a good review because of the style of music (e.g. kerrang), but it wasn't just slated as that implies.

Porco · #**145** 23-11-2014, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Phil C

'Lifeblood' really *didn't* get 'largely positive reviews'.

That's not how I remember it. I remember it getting lots of positive reviews and a few poor ones, but the balance definitely being towards the positive.

Littlesue · #**146** 23-11-2014, 20:19

Yes it got decent reviews, not so much, like Takk says, in Kerrang or the rock mags but all the Women's mags I brought around that time loved it, remember 'Good Housekeeping' giving it 4 out of 5 stars

Takk · #**147** 23-11-2014, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Porco

That's not how I remember it. I remember it getting lots of positive reviews and a few poor ones, but the balance definitely being towards the positive.

Same...I don't think in general it was considered as 'lost their way' at the time, that was the way it was written off later on.

beyondgoodandevil · #**148** 23-11-2014, 21:55

I do, however, seem to remember Q Magazine giving it a pretty poor review, 2 out 5 or 3 out of 10, whatever their system is. I also recall the line, which I paraphrase, 'it may be called Lifeblood, but sadly that is what this album is in desperate need of'.

Dear oh dear.

db26 · #**149** 23-11-2014, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Phil C

'Lifeblood' really *didn't* get 'largely positive reviews'. It was reviewed poorly as another example after 'Truth' and 'KYE' of how the band had lost their way, and is largely still considered to be so in the media now. The singles charted well but I think they were released at a time when single sales were lower and so you didn't need to sell many to hit the top ten.

I like 'Lifeblood', it has some decent songs on it. But it wasn't the album the band wanted to make - based on later comments I think they wanted to make something more like the more pop moments of 'Futurology' but instead made something very cold and sterile.

Agree with this. I remember the headline I read as being "blood on the tracks"......

usagainstyou · #**150** 23-11-2014, 22:18

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Originally Posted by beyondgoodandevil

I do, however, seem to remember Q Magazine giving it a pretty poor review, 2 out 5 or 3 out of 10, whatever their system is.

From Wikipedia:
A negative review came from Q, rating the album with a 1.5 out of 5, the magazine said that the album was: "Miserable and insipid."

More Lifeblood reviews:
http://www.metacritic.com/music/life...critic-reviews