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Old 26-04-2014, 19:11
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With the video out on monday, for discussion of the new single (no popcorn).
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Old 26-04-2014, 19:19
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I really like it. Most other bands would have gone dicky about it and not recorded it. A lot of newer bands wouldn't have touched it with a bargepole.
I think it's the strongest lead single since YLAINE. What I love about it is it shows the band are in their own universe and if anything it's more a postcard from that dimension.
I'm voting "Hit", Mr Jacobs!
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Old 26-04-2014, 19:32
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still not heard it, but the title sounds class.
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Old 26-04-2014, 19:42
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I was unsure the first time I heard it, but now I love it. I love everything about it.

That said, I would like to hear a heavier version at some point that isn't quite so synthy-sounding, and can understand those who would prefer that was the way it was to start with.

I'm looking forward to the video too, I might actually re-watch Run Lola Run again before Monday.
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Old 26-04-2014, 19:56
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It's still stuck in my head, so that has to be a good sign. Really, really love it and can't wait to see what kind of imagery they go for in the video. I like what they've been using in the (possible?) single and album artwork so far, really fits the direction of the new songs.
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Old 26-04-2014, 20:33
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I love it, can't wait to hear it live. Such a joyous chorus!
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Old 26-04-2014, 20:48
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Show Me the Wonder was better.
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Old 26-04-2014, 20:56
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Show Me the Wonder was better.
What!? This is an outrage
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Old 26-04-2014, 21:18
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Prefer show me the wonder also. It's a nice song but feels like an album track to me. They should have released Europa as the lead single
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Old 26-04-2014, 21:22
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Iv only heard it once, my main problem with it is the lyrics. They feel a bit clunky to me, maybe its a grower though, i'll have to see.
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Old 26-04-2014, 22:08
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Just watched Run Lola Run.. pretty good actually
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Old 26-04-2014, 22:28
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Agreed, the lyrics stink but the tune is pretty great.
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Old 26-04-2014, 22:43
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The lyrics aren't as bad as, say, the repetition of the words 'they get tough, they get tough, they get tough'... Stupid song
For me this song is so ridiculously catchy, with synths that no one really expected... It's sounds huge!
Futurology would be a better single tho imho
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Old 26-04-2014, 23:09
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I'm not a fan, it sounds like an SATT b-side to me. The "indie disco" line is just horrendous.

I preferred all the other three live tracks to it.
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Old 27-04-2014, 06:54
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It's a quality tune
Nice an upbeat (despite the subject matter)
Deserves some chart success and hopefully will get loads of airplay and a slot on Jools Holland - would love a live version!
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