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Post by MrWaistcoat on Nov 19, 2021 16:52:15 GMT
Initially was so disappointed, found myself thinking a lot of the criticisms others make here
It was dull, flat, lacking something
Why hadn't I noticed before?
Then I cranked up the volume a lot, and it rocked. This album with, serious volume, hits the spot. It's clearly badly produced but still very very good. The title track is a modern Quo classic
To be fair I found Hello! a bit tame last time, and likewise turned it right up where it still sounds fantastic
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Post by cooliquo on Nov 19, 2021 17:45:55 GMT
I've always had a bit of a problem with the production. I know they were going "back to basics" in an attempt to find the old magic formula... But it's always sounded thin and limp to me. Even in 2002.
Pity, cos a few of the songs are really good.
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Post by Xland on Nov 19, 2021 18:06:48 GMT
Love the material, the album that should have followed Rock Til You Drop or maybe as early as Never too Late for some, but yes it doesn't jump out at you sound-wise unless really turn it up.
Heavy Traffic the song should have been lead single for me or at least second. I would have probably had The Madness on instead of Do It Again too.
To me it was a real return of Quo writing, playing and sounding like Quo. Thought they had found it with Rock Til You Drop, but failed to kick on from there really.
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Post by steveb on Nov 19, 2021 19:17:12 GMT
really good album
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Post by fretbuzzzzz on Nov 20, 2021 0:57:27 GMT
One those albums that in retrospect is worthy of some praise. Bob Young being back onboard after years of absence had been a precursor of the later reunions perhaps in a way. Suggesting that bridges can be re-built if the desire had been there.
Production wise it did seem a bit sloth-like but thinking about it now, it was an attempt to please the old skool Quo fans compared with a few previous Quo albums. Arguably some latter day Quo albums have been too full-on in the production/mastering department and they were trying to claw things back a little with HT and any decent hi fi system will help iron out a few production and mastering issues.
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Nov 20, 2021 11:08:56 GMT
One those albums that in retrospect is worthy of some praise. Bob Young being back onboard after years of absence had been a precursor of the later reunions perhaps in a way. Suggesting that bridges can be re-built if the desire had been there. Production wise it did seem a bit sloth-like but thinking about it now, it was an attempt to please the old skool Quo fans compared with a few previous Quo albums. Arguably some latter day Quo albums have been too full-on in the production/mastering department and they were trying to claw things back a little with HT and any decent hi fi system will help iron out a few production and mastering issues. Good points. In terms of online fan criticism, a lot comes from fans checking out clips on their laptop. |
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Post by allyp on Nov 20, 2021 20:09:38 GMT
The first half of this album is great but drifts off into Quo by numbers filler a bit after. The stuff performed live was the best of it all. The production could have brought a few things up in the mix a bit especially the drums matt sounds like he is playing in a cardboard nox a bit.
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Post by sincity on Nov 21, 2021 3:34:45 GMT
Probably my favourite album after NTL to be honest, Bob was back & the band sounded like the band i loved again, yeh the production is a bit iffy but in fairness the classic `70`s albums werent exactly state of the art production - but they sounded great, the album seriously seriously needs a vinyl release not sure i want a squeaky clean modern day day remaster that will be brickwalled to death just a decent vinyl copy will make me a very happy bunny, i always think it would make a good record store day release on yellow & black vinyl
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Post by charles on Nov 21, 2021 8:36:04 GMT
Probably my favourite album after NTL to be honest, Bob was back & the band sounded like the band i loved again, yeh the production is a bit iffy but in fairness the classic `70`s albums werent exactly state of the art production - but they sounded great, the album seriously seriously needs a vinyl release not sure i want a squeaky clean modern day day remaster that will be brickwalled to death just a decent vinyl copy will make me a very happy bunny, i always think it would make a good record store day release on yellow & black vinyl Couldn't agree with you more: Heavy Traffic remains their best album post-Alan. |
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Post by cammythemortonfan on Nov 21, 2021 22:49:12 GMT
Riffs had a brilliant sound….I love Heavy Traffic but I wish it had sounded like most of Riffs
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Post by Quoincidence on Nov 21, 2021 23:27:21 GMT
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Post by per on Nov 26, 2021 17:06:41 GMT
Probably my favourite album after NTL to be honest, Bob was back & the band sounded like the band i loved again, yeh the production is a bit iffy but in fairness the classic `70`s albums werent exactly state of the art production - but they sounded great, the album seriously seriously needs a vinyl release not sure i want a squeaky clean modern day day remaster that will be brickwalled to death just a decent vinyl copy will make me a very happy bunny, i always think it would make a good record store day release on yellow & black vinyl Couldn't agree with you more: Heavy Traffic remains their best album post-Alan. I couldn’t agree more! Best album since NTL, or actually the best since WYW (IMO) and yes, it really deserves to be released on vinyl! Splendid idea with a black and yellow vinyl for the next Record Store Day! |
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Post by asthequoflies on Nov 27, 2021 16:56:48 GMT
Will always remember there was such an air of excitement around Quo when HT came out. I got my first Quo albums 1996, became a more serious fan in the later 90s (acquiring the studio albums was not that easy in '97 pre ebay), saw them first in 2001, and greatly anticipated HT.
HT had a magic around it, the reaction in press circles was as warm as the near euphoric reaction in fan circles. Message boards for general rock were even discussing the band. HT really did grant them a gravitas in 2002 that I will always recall. Dave Fanning on RTE Radio 2 even playing their tracks and waxing admiringly on how they still sound so good. Lars Ulrich and his foreward in the ClassicRock special (2003?).
I loved it then, and though not all tracks retain that magic, still rate it highly now. In fact, haven't delved into it in full for a few years, so perhaps this evening is HT time.
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