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Post by John on Jul 15, 2022 17:39:43 GMT
Talk Talk Spirit of Eden
What happens when you release a album that is about 10 years ahead of it's time. Well in the case of Spirit of Eden it does a epic fall, however this should not be a reason to go back in time and perhaps see it from a different light.
Talk Talk were part of that synth pop, catchy melodies with keyboards was the order of the day. This is nothing like that. Its has lots of Jazz elements combined with Rock, it is hard to find a melody to hook into, at times almost avant-garde the way it pulls you out from the melody. Easy listening it is not, it is basically the Father of a more modern post rock sound bands like Radiohead would find success with. The music is dark and brooding and never lets you off the hook. Yet within all that if you give it time there is beauty, a sense of band putting everything in to the record.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 15, 2022 19:42:09 GMT
Very good choice, John. I shall listen as soon as I can.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 15, 2022 19:57:11 GMT
An excellent and thought provoking choice John.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 15, 2022 21:18:13 GMT
I have tried so hard, so many times to get along with this album.
I promise to try again!
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Post by John on Jul 16, 2022 4:13:56 GMT
It is not a easy album to get on with Chris I find that I have to be in a certain mood to enjoy
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Post by brettj on Jul 16, 2022 7:54:28 GMT
It is not a easy album to get on with Chris I find that I have to be in a certain mood to enjoy What mood is that John? I'll set my mood-ometer and listen. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 16, 2022 8:01:29 GMT
I know The Colour of Spring, the album that came before this one, much better and really like it. I've pretty much forgotten this one so it'll be interesting to play it.
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Post by John on Jul 16, 2022 9:30:20 GMT
It's nothing like the previous albums
Did I say it is challenging 🤪
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Post by John on Jul 16, 2022 9:31:41 GMT
It is not a easy album to get on with Chris I find that I have to be in a certain mood to enjoy What mood is that John? I'll set my mood-ometer and listen. A bit dark and reflective |
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Post by John on Jul 16, 2022 9:36:40 GMT
Or when I am in full Marvin mode
E.g Life what it all about why I am here. Brain size of a planet and been around millions of year's but no one asks me what 42 means
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Post by John on Jul 16, 2022 9:37:25 GMT
Or when I am in full Marvin mode E.g Life what it all about why I am here. Brain size of a planet and been around millions of year's but no one asks me what 42 means Maybe that is why I am so paranoid |
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Post by Barrington on Jul 17, 2022 17:31:10 GMT
I bought The Colour of Spring when it was released and never tire of it , Spirit of Eden is nowhere near as accessible but there are many who rate it very highly and I know two people who say it is their favourite album of all time . Personally it's ok , I have to be in the mood for it , it's slow a bit drawn out and maybe a bit too clever for me as I do love a good pop tune . 3/5
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Post by ajski2fly on Jul 20, 2022 12:53:53 GMT
A good choice of album this one, I have listened to it before and liked it then as I did on this morning re-listen. In parts it reminds me of aspects of Brand X, but it is more than that. Not an easy listen, or should I say casual listen, but a rather good and rewarding one IMO if you take time to focus on it.
So a 4/5 from
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Post by Slinger on Jul 20, 2022 14:29:21 GMT
How do I say that an album reminds me of both Steppenwolf and Clannad in different places, without the whole thing losing cohrence? Well, I suppose I just did. Nina Simone also came into my head while listening to the "Wealth". Some of the tracks I felt, were a bit aimless, sounding like very long intros to songs that failed to materialise. Don't get me wrong though, I enjoyed what I heard, and wished I'd saved it for a late-night listen, because that's when I feel it would really come into its own. Semi-ambient. Is that even a thing? Tis now.  Allowing for a late-night atmosphere, a definite 4/ 5. I am in some nice woods. |
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Post by John on Jul 29, 2022 7:45:34 GMT
It is nice to get a few more responses
I expect a lot more negative opinions as a challenging listen
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 29, 2022 8:24:39 GMT
I have tried so hard, so many times to get along with this album. I promise to try again! Well, I tried! Actually I do quite like it. Originally, I found it a bit slow (not in tempo, but mood) and it didn't really do much to keep me engaged. After a few plays, the subtleties began to make their presence felt. If scoring were out of ten, I'd give it a 7, but I guess I'll round up in this case to a 4/5. Thanks John. |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 8, 2022 18:25:41 GMT
I've finally found the time to listen to this properly on Qobuz in 24/96 resolution.
The vocal is highly recognisable from The Colour of Spring but the mood is much more introspective. It's a good listen and there is a lot going on, especially on percussion which is usually the first thing I notice with Talk Talk. Every song is long and a slow burner. Probably my favourite would be I Believe In You.
Im giving it 3/5 not because I don't like it but because I doubt I'll play it very often.
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 10, 2022 18:26:22 GMT
To be absolutely honest I think the band were taking the right royal pee with this album. They were signed to EMI and due to the huge commercial success of the previous album, were given an 'open budget' to record this. So they spent a *year* recording an album they knew wouldn't sell much. Almost a 'fk u' to the record industry - some people might see that as wildly heroic but companies like EMI need to shift units - you know what you're signing up for. They should have recorded it using their own money on a farm in the Outer Hebrides, with an independent record label - now that I could respect. I couldn't make it through to the end but think the story of this album is far more interesting than the music and is now firmly ensconced in rock folklore. "The sessions took place in a blacked-out studio, with an oil projector and strobe lighting. Engineer Phill Brown said that the album, along with its successor, was "recorded by chance, accident, and hours of trying every possible overdub idea." According to Brown, "twelve hours a day in the dark listening to the same six songs for eight months became pretty intense. There was very little communication with musicians who came in to play. They were led to a studio in darkness and a track would be played down the headphones." 2* for the interest value - now pass the bong. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 30, 2022 11:02:39 GMT
Like the music
Vocals put me off
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Post by brettj on Dec 13, 2022 9:28:45 GMT
Mood dependant is right.
Kind of liked on first listen.
Didn't on second.
Just listened again, and love it.
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