After a few more spins, my first response really hasn't changed . . . I am completely indifferent. Perhaps one day it will suddenly click, but this release (like X&Y) cannot touch A Rush Of Blood....
I completely agree . . . this is my number one also. Some of my other favorites (in no particular order). 1. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky Radiohead - In Rainbows Amy Winehouse - Back to Black The Shins - Wincing The Night Away Robert Plant/Allison Krauss - Raising Sand Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger
You may be right. Urban Hymns was one of the best albums of their decade. This will be a very tough one to live up to, but maybe you can capture lightning twice. :)
You have perfectly captured why I thought I should love VR. However, the first album really never did anything for me (even after many, many repeated tries). Here's hoping those early reviews of round 2 pan out. :)
I've purchased used speakers (a few times) and been very happy with the results. However, I wouldn't even risk the stress of this type of transaction unless: :) 1. The seller has plenty of positive feedback . . . and I mean PLENTY. 2. Pictures are displayed which show a pristine piece of...