Thread: 2007 so far
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Old 12-05-2007, 07:54 AM
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Re: 2007 so far
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Originally Posted by EuroZeroZero
really? explain to me why you thought it was good. i've been wary of really getting into this, based on my understanding that it's just a few tracks that were either b-side material or expanded versions of takk stuff.

this is what ived been told and the feeling i got from metacritic. from a fans perspective, elaborate?
Sure, i'll try! Yes, the tracks are either reworkings of tracks from Von (which i like because of its rock edge, something closer to OK-Computer-era radiohead than the dramatic, ethereal tracks that SR is more noted for), a couple unreleased tracks (i guess you could call them B-Sides, but they're characteristically fully developed, and one a.k.a. "Rokklagia" has been kicking around their concerts for years, and i'm happy to hear it released oficially), and 6 acoustic versions of tracks from each of their 4 LPs.

I was a bit diappointed with Takk, as it seemed kind of stuck in the ( ) mode...nothing wrong with sticking to your gunbs, and it certainly is a lovely sound, but there didn't seem to be any progress. The latest offering is a fine reminder of live concerts i've enjoyed and some bits from their past.
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