AVALANCHERS ~ View topic - GODFLESH DETAIL FIRST ALBUM IN 13 YEARS, SHARE ‘NEW DARK AGE

Good memory... I bought the hellfest ticket before the missus and I had planned to go to Europe. So yes, in the end it was a 'shorter' trip from Italy.

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I kind of figured this album wasn't going to put forward the version of Godflesh that interests me. But that's not saying it's not really well done for what it set out to do and just what Justin described, minimal and brutal.

For me Godflesh was best in however you would describe songs like Godhead, Monotremata and Mantra-heavy, spacious and otherwordly at times. Those and some of the more uptempo tracks like Veins and Slateman.

It's possible Jesu being in existence helps define Godflesh as it is on the new one. The more expansive side that had been melded in with the brutal and minimal maybe has been intentionally left with Jesu. For me, this leaves one project mostly without the weight to hold my interest and the other mostly forgettable in another way. I say mostly because there is Jesu material that I think is excellent and there are moments of brilliance on the new GF.

Of course I don't expect anyone else to care what one person personally hoped for in the new lp, what Justin and Benny saw for it is what it's meant to be, but figured have been on this board too long not to comment on a new Godflesh album.

I'm glad to see the response has been positive and think it's awesome that they are making stuff uncompromised, strictly on their terms. Hope this one leads to more.

JKB commented on someone's post on FB, stating the GF would be returning to the US in Sept 2015... so I guess we'll see him in 2016

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Very pleased. Still absorbing it,but very pleased with what I heard so far. As dark and brutal as this album is,I found myself smiling quite a bit. Twisted Evil

Just got done listening to this... wow is the only word i can use.

the last 2 tracks, TOE and FOF are massive. was hoping for another 20-minute track, but these will do.

I'd say it's a pretty unnecessary album. Godflesh cabaret if you will. It does get better as it goes along. But, honestly, who really gives a damn about 'Forgive Our Fathers?' Honestly ask yourself that question after listening to 'Mantra' or 'Weak Flesh'

Listened to the album twice now, so not really had it sink in as much as i would like. I'm not going to pass full judgement on it till it is in my hands and i have gave it a few spins in the car or on my vinyl player. I will however say that it sounds massive and that it will be interesting to hear more of these songs live.

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it was much the same scene in NYC with JMA, Sherrie and I.

Well, Sherrie remained pretty cool, but me and JMA held hands and danced in circles, shrieking in a glass-breaking pitch.

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There are many phases you pass through when watching Godflesh live throughout their career. My favourite would be the late-nineties surly head nod.

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Yes, we did! Was this your ploy to bring Jesu to the show?

Link To The YouTube Page Containing The Above Video

Did someone mention the Hellfest reunion show?

* explodes *

I like it! So nice to have you back, Godflesh!

Is it just me or am I really hearing Pure II being used for the feedback intro to Forgive Our Fathers?

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Cool interview in the Quietus:

http://thequietus.com/articles/16387-godflesh-justin-broadrick-a-world-lit-only-by-fire-interview

JKB, it's the 6 October in my neck of the woods... where's my download roll

I'm getting impatient to hear this album.

Where's my new Godflesh and where's my flying car?

A World Lit Only By :ch2:

Inoxia shipped over the Weekend. Found the notice in my mail this morning.

THIS IS EVERYTHING I DREAMED IT WOULD BE

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Bonus tracks are brilliant!!!!

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Imperator (Version Dub) - SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDD

Yes, I too am a big fan of the bonus cuts.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:33 pm EST FTW!

Third or fourth listen here, enjoyed it every time. Awesome. Looking forward to the London show too.

Numerous listens in. Bonus tracks included.

Some are just crushing. I love it.

Bonus tracks...they're OK. Once again, was hoping Imperator (Version Dub) would be more 'spacious'.

The last section of Shut Me Down (Version), where everything drops out, then builds back up. Awesome!

Faves: Deadend, Shut Me Down, Carrion, Towers Of Emptiness

Need more listens!

Comparing what I was saying (and some agreed) about Godflesh and Selfless, in the latest interview, JKB says,

"The last great album Godflesh made was in 1994 with Selfless. After that, the subsequent albums were exploring different themes. We had sort of an identity crisis. We used real drums, but ultimately, Godflesh was essentially two guys and a drum machine. We’re back to the blueprint of what Godflesh was all about, this primal meeting of man and machine."

I was surprised to read this. I mean...*I* felt that way, but to hear him say it...wow.

Listening to "Forgive Our Fathers" again this morning - the second half is total Cable Regime...

How about the (old) Pitch Shifter-ness of Curse Us All?

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I thought "Curse Us All" sounded like "Anything Is Mine".

curse us all an carrion omg

I actually like Carrion hehe. Think my fave so far is Life Giver Life Taker..