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Just noticed the low fps fade out to black. Neat little thing I've never seen done before.

This hit me so hard. I had impossibly high expectations but also knew in my heart of hearts that they still have it in 'em. Never any doubt. To see the overwhelming positive response, along with the collective relief to hear BoC again, is really making my year.

A good reaction video that just popped up in my recommended

portiss wrote:A good reminder to get back into Stars of the Lid. I have Their Refinement of the Decline on vinyl, but have 't really gotten around the rest of the discography yet.

I'm actually jealous that you have that discovery left.

If that is a nod to Lid and McBride then that just makes it all the more special.

EPIC. BEAUTIFUL. CLASSIC.
I swear that is the quickest 3.25 minutes EVER.
Time doesn't operate like it did 13 years ago.

My brain wants the buildup of a life-altering beat over the fadeout.

blankleader wrote:My brain wants the buildup of a life-altering beat over the fadeout.

Well, I have a feeling we're all going to get a BIG itch scratched when this album comes out!

Can't wait to hear how their beats have evolved....

OR, if they sound super similar, I would be OK with that as well!

Mexicola wrote:

portiss wrote:A good reminder to get back into Stars of the Lid. I have Their Refinement of the Decline on vinyl, but have 't really gotten around the rest of the discography yet.

I'm actually jealous that you have that discovery left.

If that is a nod to Lid and McBride then that just makes it all the more special.

I have listened to A Winged Victory for the Sullen and Sleeping Dog. Still need to get into The Dead Texan, and basically all other SotL albums.

Just need to find the right mood for it.

Any suggestions on how to dive into this?

Last time this happened I had only known my girlfriend (now wife) for a year. I was still living in my bachelor pad royale (with cheese). Right before I ventured off into 10 years of college (painful) and the biggest hit in the gut... I was only 29 years old (holy shit)!

ELATED to be sharing this experience with you all. Old and new! Welcome back!

Decorah wrote:This hit me so hard. I had impossibly high expectations but also knew in my heart of hearts that they still have it in 'em. Never any doubt. To see the overwhelming positive response, along with the collective relief to hear BoC again, is really making my year.

Completely agree.

I was left surprisingly indifferent watching it at first. It took about 15 minutes for the realization to slowly start hitting. After waiting for over a decade for it .. it feels strange. I'd even say I feel more anxious than happy.

But also after obsessing for so many years, there isn't much excitement left for me and the well is dry.

beauty and a lot to unpack in here, a strong sense of message

Something about the tone in that teaser sounded incredibly bittersweet.

GeoDose wrote:

blankleader wrote:My brain wants the buildup of a life-altering beat over the fadeout.

Well, I have a feeling we're all going to get a BIG itch scratched when this album comes out!

Can't wait to hear how their beats have evolved....

OR, if they sound super similar, I would be OK with that as well!

I'd take a whole album of just this kind of thoughtful, well-crafted ambience from them. This track is PERFECT. I cried. And the way it ends on that non-resolving note, a glorious new BOC beat in close proximity would send the whole concept into orbit for me.

Holy shit, the boys are back. Lights out, head cans on. This is gorgeous, feels like a culmination of all the things that came before. Those VHS tapes make even more sense, this has got a proper videocassette tape warble vibe going on.

(Also how are you all? It's been a while).

someone must have posted this already but whatever, the official BoC website boardsofcanada.com was updated a little while ago. you can now subscribe with your email to get first access to... something? what could it be? hmmm...

BrandNewRetro wrote:Holy shit, the boys are back. Lights out, head cans on. This is gorgeous, feels like a culmination of all the things that came before. Those VHS tapes make even more sense, this has got a proper videocassette tape warble vibe going on.

(Also how are you all? It's been a while).

Hey hey! Nice to see a few familiar names, and it's good to be back!

Before today, the last time I posted on here was January 2020, and the world was a different place. We were different, too, in many ways! Time is an odd thing indeed.

hohes_c wrote:someone must have posted this already but whatever, the official BoC website boardsofcanada.com was updated a little while ago. you can now subscribe with your email to get first access to... something? what could it be? hmmm...

'Subscription added!'

Wonder what it could be?

Wow! I haven't posted on this site in forever--over a decade, I believe!--but the moment I saw the video I knew I had to come back here. I wasn't quite sure if we'd ever see new BOC, but here we all are!

Well just look at all the familiar faces...

Such lovely sounds.