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Fuck Queen and fuck Bohemian Rhapsody. The only time Queen sounded good was when Bowie got involved.

Radiohead have their moments but, for the most part, are immensely overrated. Kid A is especially mid.

And seeing as we're here, Boc Maxima would've made a better debut than MHTRTC.

Well, they already used the emails for notifications for listening parties etc.

It really sounds like just an operation to rake in tons of emails to send newsletters, it would be aligned with the overall feeling of "milking the cash cow" that this release has felt compared from previous ones from ...

That's a tough one. Perhaps it's not my least favourite as such, but Introit feels like the only track I could comfortably hack off the album without it really impacting the flow/narrative/vibe.

Cool idea for a thread!

Introit seems like the most obvious choice, but the more I think about it, I'd probably assume most of the record was fake. It strikes a perfect balance of 'classic BoC' and new, unfamiliar territory, There were several "I never thought BoC would do this, but it works ...

I watched a quick clip of him reacting to the album in real time, on a live-stream while texting people and chatting to followers between each track. Clearly the optimum listening experience that BoC intended.

Haha have not seen the review but I saw this with some other first listen reviews. Just ...

Mexicola wrote:Cassette arrives tomorrow apparently. Hipster scum confirmed!

Just got home and can confirm my cassette has landed. Big up Royal Mail!

I watched a quick clip of him reacting to the album in real time, on a live-stream while texting people and chatting to followers between each track. Clearly the optimum listening experience that BoC intended.

Made a semi-interesting discovery while watching the Inferno promo vid that BoC shared on release day.

The shot of the dove, immediately before the Boards logo appears, was recorded at Tintern Abbey, not too far from where I live.

Is this stock footage or were the bros/Robert Beatty in my neck of ...

I've noticed a few people on the BoC Facebook group saying they've seen posts claiming someone who works for a media publication reached out to Warp for an interview and were told they are not doing any for this release. Any idea where these rumors are coming from?

Yeah, I've heard this from a ...

After listening to the album a grand total of three times, I'll go with Naraka, All Reason Departs and You Retreat.

Very interested to check back in over the coming year(s) to see how much this changes. See you in the future!

I had a similar thought. BoC were definitely channeling that HI energy on a bunch of these tracks. Sinister, cheeky, groovy. Really good stuff!

boredoms wrote:I'm hearing stuff on this album that reminds me of everything they've done, from Old Tunes to Geogaddi to TH. It feels like a summation of their career yet also a totally new world to explore.

Yep, couldn't agree more. It's all here.

is the contiguous mix free with preorder or is it a totally separate purchase?
Separate purchase, but there is a bundle which offers a massive discount on the Continuous Mix.

Also, I'm not sure if you are aware, but it turns out the mix isn't different from the standard album at all. There aren't ...

New background image on the Boards site!
https://boardsofcanada.com/

Initial reaction is extremely positive. I love so many things about this record, and at no point does it ever feel stale or uninspired. There's a really good chance that this may become my favourite Boards of Canada album, which feels really strange to admit.

Agree completely, same here.
Who'd ...

Nikanj00101 wrote:Love the forum background graphic update btw

Same! Was a lovely surprise to log in and see that

Hmm. Well, boringly, it could just be it was an expense to produce, right? So even if given away to customers it's a product. Maybe it's there so the record company can account for it, or maybe the record stores actually bought their swag packs along with the album orders

It's possible, but if we ...

My first listen was at the London session last week... then a few evenings ago, I caved and blasted the CD rip through my headphones on a walk through the countryside. Zero restraint on my part, but the moment felt right and I'm glad I did it. The vinyl arrived this morning, so I'm gonna spin it ...

Ok, I didn't want to start a new topic for this as it could mean nothing, but seeing as a new Speculation megathread has dropped, it seems like the perfect opportunity to mention...

The rear of the Inferno listening session envelope includes a barcode:

5 056818 809064

I've matched this against ...

I grabbed this in the bundle and I doubt I'll ever listen to it, but oh well, I'm always happy to chuck a couple extra quid to the brothers Canada.