Re: INFERNO SESSIONS (WRITE HERE FROM MAY 22-29)
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:53 am
After several more listens, I now feel like a bit of a pig for saying there was a lack of melodies. The sound really wasn't all that great at the session in hindsight. I guess I could do with a bit more melody as described above but I would no longer say it's a flaw or serious lack.egbdf wrote:Having heard it, I agree. It isn't there like it was pre-TH. Is it a conscious choice? Did they 'run out'? Honestly, I can't blame them if so, because they've hatched out so many incredible melodies already.Scyye wrote:My answer to this would be no, and that very fact would likely be my biggest "criticism", but I wouldn't want to judge anything before a proper headphone listen. The album had amazing beats, cinematic build ups, lots off cool surprises, but it definitely seemed to lack classic Mike moments.egbdf wrote:Does it have any longer, distinct / 'singable' melodies? Kinda like Roygbiv, Smallest Weird Number, Dayvan, Peacock, IABPOITC, Kid For Today?
Prophecy at 1420 mhz has a couple melodies that come close but I'd say (somewhat arbitrarily) they're more like riffs
I don't have a whole bunch to say at this point. I think Prophecy is my favorite so far, but that may be due tot he fact that I've already heard it like 20-30 times. For me, the best moment is after the reprise of the guitar melody and before the voice comes in. Nasty, eyebrow-raising shit.
Otherwise, we'll have to see how I feel after a few more listens.