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Old 08-11-2014, 20:36
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Agreed, that was my first thought too.

Lifeblood sounds like the sort of thing 30-somethings could reasonably mature into doing, SATT and PFAYM sound like the porche-and-affair-with-secretary by contrast.
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Old 08-11-2014, 20:40
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No, you're overlaying your personal preference here. I agree those albums weren't the best (although in my opinion better than Lifeblood) but the band were definitely invigorated during those albums which wasn't the case during Lifeblood - hence their dislike for it. You can tell they weren't comfortable by the fact they we re wearing suits onstage for a start. Also, being "different" doesn't necessarily mean better quality.
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Old 08-11-2014, 20:45
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They only like those albums better because they had better chart placings and sold a few more copies. If Lifeblood had sold the same as KYE they would love it.
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Old 08-11-2014, 20:49
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They only like those albums better because they had better chart placings and sold a few more copies. If Lifeblood had sold the same as KYE they would love it.
I disagree. Wholeheartedly.
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Old 08-11-2014, 20:50
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Lol, well I disagree with you whole heartidly
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:21
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No, you're overlaying your personal preference here.
Oh I see. Thank you for correcting my opinion, oh arbiter of subjective musical correctness.

For the record I really quite like SATT.
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:23
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I did'nt mind SATT either, 100 times better than PCFAYM
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:34
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Oh I see. Thank you for correcting my opinion, oh arbiter of subjective musical correctness.

For the record I really quite like SATT.
I think you missed my point. Thanks for the sarcasm though.
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:40
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And thank you for patronising me!
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:47
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There were no patronising comments here. I was merely stating that Littlesue was using his/her musical preference to determine a musical low point for the band, whereas I was using the band's "morale" (for want of an infinitely better term) as a yardstick - one which I think the band would agree with btw. Just a difference of perspective. I think you need to get a little less defensive.
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Well you were patronising me then, I was using the bands thoughts about the album too, they obsessed with chart placings and sales, if it had sold well they would have loved it!!
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:52
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*sigh* I give in. There was no patronising meant. Sorry for having a difference of opinion.
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:56
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No defensiveness or apologies needed around here, everyone's friendly and slow to take offence.... right?

I like Lifeblood, but it's a flawed album with lyrics that even Saint Nick himself has said were far from his best. They don't like it because they were at their lowest ebb, losing (as Littlesue mentioned) the commercial success that they've always openly craved and, for a time, achieved. James' vocals actually sound strange on that album, to me it sounds like he's feeling seriously down.
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Sorry for having a difference of opinion.
Differences of opinion are expected. Telling people their opinions are invalid isn't.
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Old 08-11-2014, 21:58
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Differences of opinion are expected. Telling people their opinions are invalid isn't.
This, felt like I should be on the 'naughty step'
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