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M1 wrote: Wow, I really can't warm to the vocals at all. Sounds like INXS in places, esp. World Won't Wait :(
Agreed! This vocalist is so annoying it makes the album unlistenable, it's already deleted from my iPod. I'd rather have Tim Burgess doing all the vocals, the only singer who added something to their sound in my opinion.
The singer seems to be the main thing people are talking about on here. His voice is not what I (and by the sound of it most people) were expecting, but it would be stupid to get another Barney sound alike (no disrespect to Potsy, I think he's fantastic). this was an attempt to do something different.
To me he occasionally sounds like James Dean Bradfield, but mainly he's just quite unique, not a bad singer at all, just different.
Why aren't they promoting this through youtube yet? Not a single teaser to sample there. I honestly haven't had the time to download it yet (as it seems to take multiple downloads to work), but really would at least get a taste of it (without the Hooky voice over crap).... release a single, even if it isn't an official single
WTF!!???
EdelBrock wrote: Why aren't they promoting this through youtube yet? Not a single teaser to sample there. I honestly haven't had the time to download it yet (as it seems to take multiple downloads to work), but really would at least get a taste of it (without the Hooky voice over crap).... release a single, even if it isn't an official single
WTF!!???
My download worked first time, not even the mildest of hic ups! maybe I was just lucky.
Jed Stephens wrote: The singer seems to be the main thing people are talking about on here. His voice is not what I (and by the sound of it most people) were expecting, but it would be stupid to get another Barney sound alike (no disrespect to Potsy, I think he's fantastic). this was an attempt to do something different.
To me he occasionally sounds like James Dean Bradfield, but mainly he's just quite unique, not a bad singer at all, just different.
I am starting to notice a similarity in the voice to that of Dave Grohl on his quieter moments - that's probably not a good thing, but each to their own I guess.
Something about the chorus of 'Not too late' sounds very familiar, just can't quite place it...yet...
Anyone else think that 'World won't wait' sounds like 'Breakdown' by Electronic?
I am looking forward for a CD release. :) (I really hope there will be one)
And wait .. State of Love and Trust is Hooky's son? 
This is maybe the closest i will come in touch with the Hooks ... tell him please that I am learning Bass because of him. :D
A big fan from Germany. :)
Ralexand wrote:
And wait .. State of Love and Trust is Hooky's son?
I thought that too once... Now check my photos :D .
Bere wrote:
Ralexand wrote:
And wait .. State of Love and Trust is Hooky's son?
I thought that too once... Now check my photos :D .
First time I saw Jack he was still in his mother's womb 
Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
None whatsoever, and I've been buying all the latest mags for Gerald album reviews...
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
I do remember Never Cry Another Tear being reviewed by the music mags over here...although as for Freebass, maybe there's no promos for them to do so.
leather_girl wrote:
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
I do remember Never Cry Another Tear being reviewed by the music mags over here...although as for Freebass, maybe there's no promos for them to do so.
That's part of what I'm saying. Have Freebass even decided against promos to try and avoid a leak?. That's gotta be crazy, once it's out there it's out there. Anyone who's paid their tenner to download it, can put up a torrent. But noone has. Why do you think Al hasn't heard it yet?!
Nick King wrote:
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
None whatsoever, and I've been buying all the latest mags for Gerald album reviews...
He's been getting good ratings! 4 stars all over the shop. Well done he.
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
maybe we'll have to wait for the CD release time.
Ive been listening to the album for a few days now, the albums defintely a grower. Noticed that "she said" has some lyrics robbed from the clash's guns of brixton, also primal scream had that song suicide bomb on that god dam awful last album.
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
The press and other reputable websites DID get mp3s of the E.P,the album is another story mind - politics.
As for coverage in the music press and media etc,it is a finely tuned affair,if Freebass want press they get press.
hope this helps 
Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
linus sulanki wrote: Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
Also in the pipeline:
FreeBass - You Don't Know This About Me - SINGLE with Arthur Baker Remixes
FreeBass - Two Worlds Collide - The Instrumental EP
Man Ray - Tokyo Joe EP
Peter Hook's The Light (yet another new Hooky project) - LP
Nick King wrote:
Johnny Giles wrote: Anyone seen any reviews for the album in the media?
Flicked through the latest set of monthlys issued this week...Uncut, MOJO and Q...not a dickie bird.
Has Hooky's paranoia about illegal downloading extended to denying the band coverage in the music mags?. I guess promo copies of albums is a common source of a leak. That's what happened with Sirens - a US journalist uploaded it. But the album is out there now so no harm sticking a few promos out to trusted reviewers surely.
None whatsoever, and I've been buying all the latest mags for Gerald album reviews...
new gerald album nickos? tell me more, cheers
linus sulanki wrote: Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
What year? 
Bere wrote:
linus sulanki wrote: Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
What year?
Nick King wrote:
linus sulanki wrote: Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
Also in the pipeline:
FreeBass - You Don't Know This About Me - SINGLE with Arthur Baker Remixes
FreeBass - Two Worlds Collide - The Instrumental EP
Man Ray - Tokyo Joe EP
Peter Hook's The Light (yet another new Hooky project) - LP
The INstrUMENTAl EP should be a BUZZ
For those still interested (!), Amazon UK digital list the following:
Released on 28th June...
They already list:
Two Worlds Collide - Digital EP (Seperate tracks)
Nick King wrote: For those still interested (!), Amazon UK digital list the following:
- Live Tomorrow You Go Down (Peter Hook Vocal Version)
- Live Tomorrow You Go Down (Instrumental)
that's what they call a single? It's a 7" from the sixties!
Jed Stephens wrote:
Bere wrote:
linus sulanki wrote: Prior to the show Hook revealed that their debut album would be "getting a physical release on August 10"
What year?
How come there are no pre-orders on Amazon.co.uk. It is only 8 days away and I don't see it on any website, is it pushed back again.
linus sulanki wrote: How come there are no pre-orders on Amazon.co.uk. It is only 8 days away and I don't see it on any website, is it pushed back again.
Because it's not out until October...
(from links posted above)
It's A Beautiful Life Freebass
Release date: October 5th, 2010 Hacienda Records UK / 24 Hour Service Station HAC003 / audio.53
(Don't believe the NME - keep checking this link)
Nick King wrote:
linus sulanki wrote: How come there are no pre-orders on Amazon.co.uk. It is only 8 days away and I don't see it on any website, is it pushed back again.
Because it's not out until October...
(from links posted above)
It's A Beautiful Life Freebass
Release date: October 5th, 2010 Hacienda Records UK / 24 Hour Service Station HAC003 / audio.53
(Don't believe the NME - keep checking this link)
Thanks can't wait for it to come out.
I preordered the EP today. It is out next week :).
All this was a nice trick to make fans buy double. :p
