Shit, man... The Future Embrace is actual fire

[fluxequalsrad]

Yeah man.

[FoolofaTook]

oh yeah? then answer this, if you can.

flood or feedbacker?

akuma no uta or heavy rocks?




AMPLIFIER WORSHIP OR RAINBOW???

[redbreegull]

great songs on TFE: Camera Eye, Mina Loy, A100, DIA, Walking Shade, Now and Then, Sorrows

ok songs: All Things Change, To Love Somebody

terrible songs: I'm Ready, Pretty Pretty Star, Strayz

[redbreegull]

of course Tilt and Mini are the best songs from the era

[fuzzyroes]

Originally Posted by Mals Marola

that's because Big Boy Bill saw us unfit to stream the album

as he did with Mary Star, Zeitgeist, and whatever other albums people loathed upon release but pretend to like now!

I'm pretty sure that's just Corgan trolling. If you look at the 3 albums, they're all released by Warner Brothers. I assume there's contractual clause or some sorta dispute with Billy and them which is keeping the albums from being hosted.

[Big Truck05]

Originally Posted by redbreegull

great songs on TFE: Camera Eye, Mina Loy, A100, DIA, Walking Shade, Now and Then, Sorrows

ok songs: All Things Change, To Love Somebody

terrible songs: I'm Ready, Pretty Pretty Star, Strayz

Realest post you;ve ever made, brah.

[Big Truck05]

Originally Posted by Forgotten Child

I think I only dislike All Things Change and specially I'm ready. I live Pretty Pretty Star and Camera Eye, which is very innovative and out of the box, and I wish Billy tried more of that.

I would say TFE was the last time Billy took any risks. And I respect him for trying new things more than for middle of the road albums.

*Like

[Big Truck05]

Originally Posted by Woody

Sadmachines and some confused netphorians, so nope, no one.

I'm not even sure Sad Machines even knows teh Bolly made this one. TBH

[wHATcOLOR]

if i've said this once, i've said it a dozen times - the way that bill buries robert smith's voice way down in the mix is really dumb. it's a waste, the way it was handled. i don't consider myself a blink 182 fan, but the way they featured robert smith was far more respectful, and a better song as well

[FoolofaTook]

Robert Smith >>> Bilco Borgan

[Forgotten Child]

Borin'?

[Forgotten Child]

Originally Posted by Big Truck05

*Like

*Love

Blame it on autocorrect + bilingual draw a pattern keyboard. It does the process tho.

[Run To Me]

Please explain the hate for pretty pretty star

It’s like the lushest most tuneful song on the whole god damn embrace

[redbreegull]

Originally Posted by Run To Me

Please explain the hate for pretty pretty star

this is just a guess, but it could be because it's horrible

[Run To Me]

Omg did u just destroy me with your airtight reasoning or what

[FoolofaTook]

guys pls no squabbling on the hallowed sabbath day

[Funbags]

Originally Posted by redbreegull

this is just a guess, but it could be because it's horrible

Are you KIDDING ME?!? I love Pretty Pretty Star.

I love the instrumental, with the soaring, longing, shoegaze solo. The vocal melodies are beautiful too. Lyrically, Boz is looking for a glimpse of ideal love. It's a great song.

[FoolofaTook]

[wHATcOLOR]

i'm with foolofatook on this.

[Mals Marola]

it's a highlight of the album for me. don't get how people "jizz" over Tilt then turn around and hate on PPS when they're practically brother/sister tracks

[houseofglass11]

pretty pretty star and strayz are the two best songs on the album.

[Forgotten Child]

Pretty pretty Star fan here. It's my favourite.

[Run To Me]

Pretty Pretty Star, imo:

1) least offensive drum loop on the album; it actually breathes/swings a bit
2) deceptively simple vocal melody packed with overlapping sing-song hooks that resolve in unexpected ways
3) deliciously unsettling wash of shoegaze guitar provides intriguing juxtapo w/aforementioned sing-song phrases in the vocal
4) affecting/relatable lyrics
5) best guitar solo on the album

Again, i ask the haters: please explain!

[FoolofaTook]

[FoolofaTook]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-abasement

[Run To Me]

Some other takes i found snoopin round youtube:

Originally Posted by Liam De Wet - 3 years ago

Only with Billy can I listen all the time, keep coming back because his music is the most beautiful non classical or religious music and ultimately the most personal and haunting, all in all qualities that are the most compelling for a soul seeking transcendence and meaning

Originally Posted by NAIVADA - 5 years ago

Love this song’s vibe, catchy Oriental melody lines, peaceful and a beautiful atmospheric texture. Just perfect to connect with the purity of a loving feeling lost somewhere in our universe, far away

Originally Posted by George Ofori-Atta - 5 years ago

I’ve been following Smashing Pumpkins for some time now...and this song peers into my own feelings about love as a concept. Pretty Pretty Star actually makes me feel at a loss for words...almost like the feeling you get before you feel like crying. Yet these tears would be love offerings mixed with dreams of what could have been perfect!

Originally Posted by thisisyaren - 7 years ago

reminds me of the love of my life...fuck love it’s bullshit...i hate being in love

[Run To Me]

Originally Posted by FoolofaTook

OMG YOUR RIGHT HOW CAN I ARGUE WITH YOUR VERY CLEAR AND SPECIFIC COUNTERPOINTS WHAT WAS I EVEN THINKING

[FoolofaTook]

oriental melody lines

[Mals Marola]

you like Bawndis?

[grape]

It's a good album. I always liked it. It's not flawless or world-changing but it's an experiment that worked and I still listen to it now (and then).