Listen to 9! (Streamed by AOL) - Page 4

Gatsby · 10-23-2006, 08:44 PM

um i cant listen to it
which is good cos ill be patient and wait now

mickey13086 · 10-23-2006, 08:46 PM

I think some of the songs on this album require "the emotional depth" that was present on almost every song on 'O', but some of the songs quite frankly don't have the tone or need that aspect to it on this album in my opinion.

I think me my yoke and I sounds so similar to the juniper version in many ways. The thing that has improved with that song to me is the vocals. I do feel the emotion. And I love the electric guitar that was used in so many Juniper live songs and tracks that has been absent in Damien's live songs. Some of you probably know what I'm talking about...it's a very unique guitar sound that comes out at the end of this MMY&I track.

I think it's fair in some ways to compare it to 'O'...it's only natural, but I mean we all knew that it wouldn't be the same thing.

With Rootless Tree, first thing I thought at the beginning was that it lacked the same power of the live version...but do you notice it may be intentional in the beginning, because i feel it picks up with power and rawness in his vocals towards the middle and picks up at the end... thats just my take on it anyways.

I still hate 'Dogs'.

Love 'Grey Room'.

Sleep Don't Weep was a pleasant surprise...by the end of it I was satisfied with it as a closing. (I can't figure out if it is intentional of being similar to Cold Water...I'm leaning towards it is on purpose because of the lyrics and guitar...at least in the beginning)

I've loved '9 Crimes' on this album from the beginning.

'Accidental Babies'...well it is a bit slower but I'm having an open mind and I still love it.

'Coconut Skins' is awesome and has grown on me tremendously.

'Animals Were Gone' is easily one of my favorites at first listen.

'Elephant' is what I expected...maybe a bit disappointed but the end makes up for the bland beginning...but maybe its me hearing it so many times, twice live.

The B-side Rat Within the Grain is awesome. Surprised as how much I like this more than the live versions.

Dangana · 10-23-2006, 09:03 PM

Oh man, Thanks so much for posting this. Makes my day, week and almost month =)

If you use Firefox, it won't work. I have to use Internet Explorer.

Hot Burrito · 10-23-2006, 09:13 PM

i think the album is a beautiful thing! dogs is my fav so far, thats one of the ones i hadnt heard before an its so groovy! theres plenty of emotional depth for me, accidental babies is so deep you cant see the bottom!! and the 'nothin is lost, its just frozen in frost' bit from grey room is a hairs up on the back of the neck moment. round of applause fer damo!

Haina · 10-23-2006, 09:29 PM

I love it--some pleasant surprises on this album like "Coconut Skins" and "Animals Were Gone." I still not very fond of "Me, My Yoke, and I" but maybe it will grow on me.

I really can't wait to have the album in my hands.

eamo_rice · 10-23-2006, 10:00 PM

Thanks so much for explaining the GMT thing, this is great! and im only half way through Nine Crimes

ZachC · 10-23-2006, 10:05 PM

i love "dogs" / "girl that does yoga" it sounds so much better than i've ever heard ... and every single song on there !!! awesome just made my whole week !!!

Hot Burrito · 10-23-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eamo_rice

Thanks so much for explaining the GMT thing, this is great! and im only half way through Nine Crimes

i agree! id have been goin crazeee otherwise. how on earth did you know to do that? r u a computer genius? an what is everyones fav song so far?

and has anyone listened to the end bit the whole way through? its makin me go into a trance..........

eamo_rice · 10-23-2006, 10:18 PM

I have to say that I never liked BD2/Elephant (or The Blower's Daughter while we're on the subject :P), and was a bit annoyed (but not surprised) when he played it at every gig in the EP week and I realised it was due for the album. But having just heard the album version i change my mind. what a great track, much intenser than the live version and Rootless Tree as well.

droovin · 10-23-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Accidental Baby

to the best of my knowledge, AOL doesn't even use WMP?

i thought that, but it kept giving me that error everytime i clicked on play. i have no clue. damn AOL. they were the bain of my existence when they were my isp, now they're at it again!

sod it. i'll just wait. it's only like 2, 3 weeks away? makes it all the more special!

julia · 10-23-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by droovin

i thought that, but it kept giving me that error everytime i clicked on play. i have no clue. damn AOL. they were the bain of my existence when they were my isp, now they're at it again!

sod it. i'll just wait. it's only like 2, 3 weeks away? makes it all the more special!

come on droovin.. You got to try harder. lol..... Did you change the GMT ? You can do it.

droovin · 10-23-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by julia

come on droovin.. You got to try harder. You can do it.

i'm trying! but i don't know if i just want to wait. i have Yolk on my computer (not literally), and i love that. so i'll wait

and it's Drew

julia · 10-23-2006, 10:34 PM

Okay Drew.. I understand.. Its cool to wait.. Me... I have no patience, and I just loved the album so much.. I'm Just excited. I think a few people are waiting, I can respect that..
Cheers.

SilentNight · 10-23-2006, 10:41 PM

thanks! what a surprise! love it!

droovin · 10-23-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

Okay Drew.. I understand.. Its cool to wait.. Me... I have no patience, and I just loved the album so much.. I'm Just excited. I think a few people are waiting, I can respect that..
Cheers.

don't get me wrong, if it would have worked, i would have listened to it any time i was on the computer. but in previous experiences, that's worked out worse for me. the main reason i loved O was because it was such a surprise when i listened to it. i got it after hearing a live recording of Cannonball i think, and i was just blown away. so i kinda wanted to approach this album the same

saying that. i'm on a forum that just might have a leak in the next week or so. so i'm going to have a huge dilemma!!

Hot Burrito · 10-23-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eamo_rice

I have to say that I never liked BD2/Elephant (or The Blower's Daughter while we're on the subject :P), and was a bit annoyed (but not surprised) when he played it at every gig in the EP week and I realised it was due for the album. But having just heard the album version i change my mind. what a great track, much intenser than the live version and Rootless Tree as well.

i dunno, at the minute im thinkin the EP versions were better, when he sang the 'cus ive been lately....' bits he had loads of echo on his voice and it sounded HUGE! i wish he'd done the same here. the end bit sounds amazing tho.

eamo_rice · 10-23-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Burrito

i dunno, at the minute im thinkin the EP versions were better, when he sang the 'cus ive been lately....' bits he had loads of echo on his voice and it sounded HUGE! i wish he'd done the same here. the end bit sounds amazing tho.

I think that might be whats doing it for me ... It just seemed so bare at EP and Vicar St with him singing on his own. This is better, with the whole band joining in at the climax.

hi8is · 10-23-2006, 11:21 PM

came out from lurking in the shadows for this one and finally registered... this made my monday... ive listened to it 5 times through now at work and this 8 hour day flew by.... i love the album... im sure that as i get to know it more it will become a more intamate and close friend, as "O" is....

so far my favriote track is me, my yoke, and i.... i just wanna put this album on and turn off all the lights, light a candle, get some good head phones out, take a few vicoden and lay down all night with it =)
muhahahaha

great album, really enjoy it. only disapointment for me was that the 21 minute track turned out to be an 18 minute tabiten bowl experiment.... dont get me wrong, i like it, and the conotation of healing they are suposed to convey is also great... but i was looking foward to a 21 minute rice composition =)

Angela · 10-23-2006, 11:21 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhh...YES!

damosmymuse · 10-23-2006, 11:25 PM

what a week
front row for bob dylan saturday night with my pop.
being awakened at 245am to news that the stream was up.
and eddie izzard weds thurs and friday nights!!!!

and "9" being streamed is the highlight by far
by far by far

mattside98 · 10-24-2006, 12:29 AM

I have to say. I've been a lurker on this page for about 2 years now. I felt that today was the day where I should come out of my shell and express my feelings towards the new album. I'm going to be completely honest. It surpassed each and every one of my expectations. I had heard the live songs, and I had loved them, but thought Damien could do better. But now that the songs are finished and mastered, I see that he had already written a consistent album that leads the listener to wonder how could he possibly top the next song, and amazingly enough, he finds a way to do it. From the moment "The Animals Were Gone" opens up I was hooked. Emotionally, this album is raw, full of sorrow, anger and regret, which makes it easy for the listener to relate to. I knew Damien could write beautiful songs. But I didn't know he could be just this good. I had kind of given up hope that this CD would ever be released. But now that it's here, I can only be thrilled as can be. Damien has done it again. Sure, this is not "O," but it doesn't have to be. If Damien made the same CD over and over again then how would he be different than all the other artists in the world? This is the perfect follow up. I could not be happier. I do hope people see the beauty in this disc in itself and not feel that they need to compare it to "O." It's not "O." To me, it's almost better. And I'm glad I finally made it to the board. It's been a long time in the making.

Hot Burrito · 10-24-2006, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattside98

I have to say. I've been a lurker on this page for about 2 years now. I felt that today was the day where I should come out of my shell and express my feelings towards the new album. I'm going to be completely honest. It surpassed each and every one of my expectations. I had heard the live songs, and I had loved them, but thought Damien could do better. But now that the songs are finished and mastered, I see that he had already written a consistent album that leads the listener to wonder how could he possibly top the next song, and amazingly enough, he finds a way to do it. From the moment "The Animals Were Gone" opens up I was hooked. Emotionally, this album is raw, full of sorrow, anger and regret, which makes it easy for the listener to relate to. I knew Damien could write beautiful songs. But I didn't know he could be just this good. I had kind of given up hope that this CD would ever be released. But now that it's here, I can only be thrilled as can be. Damien has done it again. Sure, this is not "O," but it doesn't have to be. If Damien made the same CD over and over again then how would he be different than all the other artists in the world? This is the perfect follow up. I could not be happier. I do hope people see the beauty in this disc in itself and not feel that they need to compare it to "O." It's not "O." To me, it's almost better. And I'm glad I finally made it to the board. It's been a long time in the making.

im with you all the way my eskimo friend! tonight is the first time ive been posting for exactly the same reason. it aint often you get to talk about albums that will prob be in peoples 'best ofs' for years to come so i think all the secret lurkers should come out and say what they think!

SisterMidnight · 10-24-2006, 12:53 AM

ahhhh the lurkers are coming out of the woodwork.. run away!!

just kidding

damn you all sound so giddy

like everyone's gone mad with joy lol

i haven't listened to it though.. i might later but right now i feel like i want to wait and not have any distractions etc..

HOBBE5 · 10-24-2006, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accidental Baby

After listening to the album multiple times I have to agree. There sure are
some great songs on there, no doubt

But it's not yet blowing me away
like 'O' did. About Accidental Babies: I was immediately in love with the
live version(s), they sounded so pure. My problem with the studio recording
is that I'm not really feeling it. And trust me, I so hate to say that. Maybe
my anticipation for that song was a bit too high.

Elephant, though I already had that one, is still a great song, as is 'Animals'
(which is starting to grow on me). I've started to appreciate 9 crimes more as
well while listening to the song in the context of the album.

Furthermore: Grey Room and Sleep don't Weep, although it starts out a bit like
Cold Water (or is that just me), is also nice. I love the mellow ending with Lisa.

Your right that there are great songs on this album, but I felt after hearing "O" and a lot of Damo's live stuff, that this would have the same emotional depth. (which again, would've been better with the addition of Then Go)

For me, 9 doesn't have to be in any way, bigger and better than O, but I would've hoped that the same rich, heartbreaking, kick you in the gut feeling, that O had, would be in 9, but I get a lack of that, to be honest.

Hot Burrito · 10-24-2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SisterMidnight

ahhhh the lurkers are coming out of the woodwork.. run away!!

just kidding

damn you all sound so giddy

like everyone's gone mad with joy lol

i haven't listened to it though.. i might later but right now i feel like i want to wait and not have any distractions etc..

i would defo recommend a lights down low, bottle of wine, and no distractions kinda vibe SisMid!

julia · 10-24-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SisterMidnight

ahhhh the lurkers are coming out of the woodwork.. run away!!

just kidding

damn you all sound so giddy

like everyone's gone mad with joy lol

i haven't listened to it though.. i might later but right now i feel like i want to wait and not have any distractions etc..

Melissa.. Yes relax with something good... Enjoy. I can't wait to hear your impression.
cheers sister.

SisterMidnight · 10-24-2006, 01:22 AM

thanks jules, i'll do that

i know it must be good because you all sound so pleased so i'll make a night of it when i do listen. cheers to you too hun

sounds like a good recommendation hot burrito man, thanks and welcome

Ashley · 10-24-2006, 01:27 AM

I love the internet. Things like this are just amazing, I don't know how I could have gone without it until November. it's like sex and chocolate all rolled into one. I'm I allowed to say that? if not, sorry, but I'm sooo excited

srahman24 · 10-24-2006, 02:50 AM

Oh my! Thanks so much for the link!

I knew this album would be amazing, but now that I've heard it, it's freakin' incredicle! It's SO NICE to actually here the studio versions of these songs - and I love the order of the tracks! I think the way he set things up is just brilliant.

But, I think I actually like some of the songs better in their live versions... it's a little strange to hear Lisa on Rootless Tree, and I think the live Me My Yoke and I has a bit more anger/urgency to it...

But I'm still loving the album

Dogs turned out a lot better than I thought it would and The Animals Were Gone is absolutely delightful - "We can make Babies and accidental songs" - brilliant.

brave · 10-24-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Burrito

i dunno, at the minute im thinkin the EP versions were better, when he sang the 'cus ive been lately....' bits he had loads of echo on his voice and it sounded HUGE! i wish he'd done the same here. the end bit sounds amazing tho.

I really loved the delay/echo bit he had in the live version of this song and was really looking forward to how it would sound on the album.

But after hearing this incredibly stripped down version, I am thinking this actually suits it more. It sounds like an incredibly personal song and with the recording the way it is, with his breath so heavy (near the end especially) it really sounds more like him pouring his heart out.

Not to mention that he sounds like he is on the brink of tears through the entire song. And the ending really makes that more evident.

Elephant
Dogs
Coconut Skins
are my fav songs. Accidental Babies has to take a 4th seat. One of them has to be 4th, unfortunately.....

10-23-2006, 08:44 PM	#91
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	um i cant listen to it which is good cos ill be patient and wait now __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

10-23-2006, 08:46 PM	#92
mickey13086 Eskimo with a name..Chris Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 438	I think some of the songs on this album require "the emotional depth" that was present on almost every song on 'O', but some of the songs quite frankly don't have the tone or need that aspect to it on this album in my opinion. I think me my yoke and I sounds so similar to the juniper version in many ways. The thing that has improved with that song to me is the vocals. I do feel the emotion. And I love the electric guitar that was used in so many Juniper live songs and tracks that has been absent in Damien's live songs. Some of you probably know what I'm talking about...it's a very unique guitar sound that comes out at the end of this MMY&I track. I think it's fair in some ways to compare it to 'O'...it's only natural, but I mean we all knew that it wouldn't be the same thing. With Rootless Tree, first thing I thought at the beginning was that it lacked the same power of the live version...but do you notice it may be intentional in the beginning, because i feel it picks up with power and rawness in his vocals towards the middle and picks up at the end... thats just my take on it anyways. I still hate 'Dogs'. Love 'Grey Room'. Sleep Don't Weep was a pleasant surprise...by the end of it I was satisfied with it as a closing. (I can't figure out if it is intentional of being similar to Cold Water...I'm leaning towards it is on purpose because of the lyrics and guitar...at least in the beginning) I've loved '9 Crimes' on this album from the beginning. 'Accidental Babies'...well it is a bit slower but I'm having an open mind and I still love it. 'Coconut Skins' is awesome and has grown on me tremendously. 'Animals Were Gone' is easily one of my favorites at first listen. 'Elephant' is what I expected...maybe a bit disappointed but the end makes up for the bland beginning...but maybe its me hearing it so many times, twice live. The B-side Rat Within the Grain is awesome. Surprised as how much I like this more than the live versions. __________________ ...won't you my love... MySpace Last edited by mickey13086; 10-23-2006 at 08:50 PM. Reason: add

10-23-2006, 10:05 PM	#97
ZachC Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Asheville, NC USA Posts: 835	i love "dogs" / "girl that does yoga" it sounds so much better than i've ever heard ... and every single song on there !!! awesome just made my whole week !!! __________________ Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed - alexander pope Visit me and my band at www.myspace.com/zcraftmusic

10-23-2006, 10:34 PM	#103
julia Eskimo Yogi.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland Girl! Posts: 1,078	Okay Drew.. I understand.. Its cool to wait.. Me... I have no patience, and I just loved the album so much.. I'm Just excited. I think a few people are waiting, I can respect that.. Cheers. __________________ "There's something magical about music and the simple fact that it's a vibration of air. It's sort of magical if you vibrate the air in a certain way, people are pleased by it." Damien Rice

10-23-2006, 10:41 PM	#104
SilentNight Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 901	thanks! what a surprise! love it! __________________ Let love be love! Last edited by SilentNight; 10-23-2006 at 10:48 PM.

10-23-2006, 09:03 PM	#93
Dangana Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 68	Oh man, Thanks so much for posting this. Makes my day, week and almost month =) If you use Firefox, it won't work. I have to use Internet Explorer.

10-23-2006, 09:13 PM	#94
Hot Burrito Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26	i think the album is a beautiful thing! dogs is my fav so far, thats one of the ones i hadnt heard before an its so groovy! theres plenty of emotional depth for me, accidental babies is so deep you cant see the bottom!! and the 'nothin is lost, its just frozen in frost' bit from grey room is a hairs up on the back of the neck moment. round of applause fer damo!

10-23-2006, 09:29 PM	#95
Haina Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 35	I love it--some pleasant surprises on this album like "Coconut Skins" and "Animals Were Gone." I still not very fond of "Me, My Yoke, and I" but maybe it will grow on me. I really can't wait to have the album in my hands.

10-23-2006, 10:00 PM	#96
eamo_rice meh Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London :( Posts: 255	Thanks so much for explaining the GMT thing, this is great! and im only half way through Nine Crimes

10-23-2006, 10:18 PM	#99
eamo_rice meh Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London :( Posts: 255	I have to say that I never liked BD2/Elephant (or The Blower's Daughter while we're on the subject :P), and was a bit annoyed (but not surprised) when he played it at every gig in the EP week and I realised it was due for the album. But having just heard the album version i change my mind. what a great track, much intenser than the live version and Rootless Tree as well.

10-23-2006, 11:21 PM	#108
hi8is Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	hola and hell yeah came out from lurking in the shadows for this one and finally registered... this made my monday... ive listened to it 5 times through now at work and this 8 hour day flew by.... i love the album... im sure that as i get to know it more it will become a more intamate and close friend, as "O" is.... so far my favriote track is me, my yoke, and i.... i just wanna put this album on and turn off all the lights, light a candle, get some good head phones out, take a few vicoden and lay down all night with it =) muhahahaha great album, really enjoy it. only disapointment for me was that the 21 minute track turned out to be an 18 minute tabiten bowl experiment.... dont get me wrong, i like it, and the conotation of healing they are suposed to convey is also great... but i was looking foward to a 21 minute rice composition =)

10-23-2006, 11:21 PM	#109
Angela Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: cloud #9 Posts: 5,029	Ahhhhhhhhhhh...YES! __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC), Treasurer.

10-23-2006, 11:25 PM	#110
damosmymuse Eskimo painter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: west hollywood, CA Posts: 73	what a week front row for bob dylan saturday night with my pop. being awakened at 245am to news that the stream was up. and eddie izzard weds thurs and friday nights!!!! and "9" being streamed is the highlight by far by far by far

10-24-2006, 12:29 AM	#111
mattside98 Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burbank/Hollywood, California Posts: 8	I have to say. I've been a lurker on this page for about 2 years now. I felt that today was the day where I should come out of my shell and express my feelings towards the new album. I'm going to be completely honest. It surpassed each and every one of my expectations. I had heard the live songs, and I had loved them, but thought Damien could do better. But now that the songs are finished and mastered, I see that he had already written a consistent album that leads the listener to wonder how could he possibly top the next song, and amazingly enough, he finds a way to do it. From the moment "The Animals Were Gone" opens up I was hooked. Emotionally, this album is raw, full of sorrow, anger and regret, which makes it easy for the listener to relate to. I knew Damien could write beautiful songs. But I didn't know he could be just this good. I had kind of given up hope that this CD would ever be released. But now that it's here, I can only be thrilled as can be. Damien has done it again. Sure, this is not "O," but it doesn't have to be. If Damien made the same CD over and over again then how would he be different than all the other artists in the world? This is the perfect follow up. I could not be happier. I do hope people see the beauty in this disc in itself and not feel that they need to compare it to "O." It's not "O." To me, it's almost better. And I'm glad I finally made it to the board. It's been a long time in the making. Last edited by mattside98; 10-24-2006 at 12:32 AM.

10-24-2006, 12:53 AM	#113
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	ahhhh the lurkers are coming out of the woodwork.. run away!! just kidding damn you all sound so giddy like everyone's gone mad with joy lol i haven't listened to it though.. i might later but right now i feel like i want to wait and not have any distractions etc..

10-24-2006, 01:22 AM	#117
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	thanks jules, i'll do that i know it must be good because you all sound so pleased so i'll make a night of it when i do listen. cheers to you too hun sounds like a good recommendation hot burrito man, thanks and welcome

10-24-2006, 01:27 AM	#118
Ashley Eskimo Friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 91	I love the internet. Things like this are just amazing, I don't know how I could have gone without it until November. it's like sex and chocolate all rolled into one. I'm I allowed to say that? if not, sorry, but I'm sooo excited

10-24-2006, 02:50 AM	#119
srahman24 Dandy little dreamer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,244	Oh my! Thanks so much for the link! I knew this album would be amazing, but now that I've heard it, it's freakin' incredicle! It's SO NICE to actually here the studio versions of these songs - and I love the order of the tracks! I think the way he set things up is just brilliant. But, I think I actually like some of the songs better in their live versions... it's a little strange to hear Lisa on Rootless Tree, and I think the live Me My Yoke and I has a bit more anger/urgency to it... But I'm still loving the album Dogs turned out a lot better than I thought it would and The Animals Were Gone is absolutely delightful - "We can make Babies and accidental songs" - brilliant.

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