In Our Own Time- Album Verison

[Nico]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I have to say that it kind of stung me when Stevie said that she never really loved a solo album of his since Law & Order. First of all, I'm surprised she liked Law & Order. Secondly, the fact that she didn't like Gift of Screws is disappointing to me. As far as Lindsey taking melody and lyric pills, UTS had some nice (if light) melodies and some sensational, poetic lyrics. Although, I can understand if she didn't like those words. God Save the Queen.

Michele

Michele, can you please share that Stevie interview with me? I want to read it as I sharpen my claws because she did not completely overlook my bb's OOTC...ugh. Smh Stevie. Yes, your solo career is so much better I suppose.

[RickRobert]

Hahahahaha that was so weird! Liked it though

[LB Freakazoid]

I just wrote to Fontana asking why they have posted the song title as "in our own world". Hopefully they'll be more on the ball with other details - they did get the spelling of his name right, but getting the first single title wrong???

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Nico

Michele, can you please share that Stevie interview with me? I want to read it as I sharpen my claws because she did not completely overlook my bb's OOTC...ugh. Smh Stevie. Yes, your solo career is so much better I suppose.

I think Michele was referring to this interview.

The quote is: "And he's got a brand new album coming out that's spectacular. I have to say it's the first album he's done since his first solo album that I love. I think it's brillant."

To be fair, Stevie didn't say she didn't like his other stuff - only that she loved the first and loves SWS. I don't know of any past comments she may have had about everything in between though.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

To be fair, Stevie didn't say she didn't like his other stuff - only that she loved the first and loves SWS. I don't know of any past comments she may have had about everything in between though.

Thanks CA. I was kidding with my above post, btw. It's too bad if she didn't see the beauty in his other solo releases (that are far superior to Law & Order to me) but her opinion doesn't matter that much to me anyway.

[BaronVonBielski]

Originally Posted by Nico

Thanks CA. I was kidding with my above post, btw. It's too bad if she didn't see the beauty in his other solo releases (that are far superior to Law & Order to me) but her opinion doesn't matter that much to me anyway.

How she couldn't love OotC in beyond me... it's a masterpiece.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by bangdrum

True, but he always does that. Case in point: Bleed To Love Her. (Don't tell me the SYW version has more impact to it.)

No, it doesn't, but to my ear the difference is not because Lindsey is doing funny things with his natural voice.

But you're right that Lindsey has done this before. I don't think I've ever heard the Down Endless Street demo, but I sure bet it sounds better than what's on the recording, due to his vocal games.

Of course, when it enhances the song, like Time Bomb Town, I am for it
200%. I'm also for it, if it's to make up for his singing limitations. But right now, I don't think his voice is limited. When UTS came out, I couldn't have said that. But today, I can.

Michele

[elle]

Originally Posted by michelej1

But right now, I don't think his voice is limited.

i'm with you - love love everything about the song except the sped up voice - hate that he does that and was really really hoping SWS was the only song with the sped up voice... but maybe it's the whole album?!

either way, i'm happy that the song is as great as the live version signaled - but also very happy that we'll have the live DVD version with his great natural voice!

[elle]

Originally Posted by Madness Fades

Internet, Repeat Repeat Repeat.

that's what i'm doing now!!

[Nico]

Normally, I am with Michele and elle about Lindsey tampering with his vocals. However, for me, his vocals on this song actually lends to the semi-quirky feel of the song. It's like he went back to Go Insane, but still has tinges of OOTC and UTS in there. It's hard to put my finger on it, only that I know it's ONLY a song that LB can do so magically and perfectly. I love it. I want to listen to it more but I am restraining myself.

I am typically someone who prefers LB's songs done live, as I love the realness, the "organic" feel much more than the heavy production feel. But I also feel that Lindsey is one of those few artists who can make two completely different styles of delivery- the heavy production and the intimate/raw- sound so perfectly him. I'm positive this song will be mind-blowing if I heard it live. And Michele knows...

Anyway, didn't we sort of feel slightly weird about his vocals when we heard "Shut Us Down" for the first time, but then it sort of grew on us? Or was that just me? lol!

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Nico

Anyway, didn't we sort of feel slightly weird about his vocals when we heard "Shut Us Down" for the first time, but then it sort of grew on us? Or was that just me? lol!

Ahh, the whisper croak. I never liked it on SUD. But, I have to say his vocals don't bother me on most of the UTS songs. I had a lot of copies because I got one with every concert ticket and I remember giving the album to people who said his vocals made the whole CD unlistenable to them. That made me sad.

I'm trying to convert people Lindsey, give me a little help.

Michele

[Nico]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I'm trying to convert people Lindsey, give me a little help.

Michele

I know. I feel like we should have a whole thread of our own personal LB playlist that would be most effective in converting people.

I guess I was the one who SUD grew on. I ended up loving it and probably playing it the most on that Elizabethtown soundtrack. I still hate "Not To Late" though...not that that has much to do with what we're talking about, but as far as my feeling on UTS the album...still love it.

[caroline79]

Originally Posted by elle

i'm with you - love love everything about the song except the sped up voice - hate that he does that and was really really hoping SWS was the only song with the sped up voice... but maybe it's the whole album?!

either way, i'm happy that the song is as great as the live version signaled - but also very happy that we'll have the live DVD version with his great natural voice!

I am so with you elle. I was not really impressed with SWS (the song) but I think this is pretty good...except for that darn voice! He still has such a great voice, why he feels the need to mess with it like that is beyond me. I feel like doing so takes some of the passion out of it. I like the guitar too, but I think it's a little...much.

I hate to say it, but I feel like I'm starting to prefer Stevie! I love Stevie but my main focus has always been on Lindsey. There's just so much going on in his songs that sometimes it's hard to listen to.

I feel like this whole post is one big contradiction. I don't know what I am trying to say. I can't wait to hear the album version of Illumination. If that has the sped up voice....I think I'm gonna cry.

But I love you Lindsey!!

[michelej1]

He does sound like his younger self, but when your current voice has more gravitas, there's no need to go younger. I mean, one of the stand out features of In The Meantime was the way Christine's voice was richer, deeper, more knowing somehow. You don't want to change that.

I think Lindsey's current voice would be more commanding, for IOOT.

But it's still a fantastic song. Very happy to have it as a single. Michele

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Nico

Thanks CA. I was kidding with my above post, btw. It's too bad if she didn't see the beauty in his other solo releases (that are far superior to Law & Order to me) but her opinion doesn't matter that much to me anyway.

Hey Nico - I hear ya. But, I love to wonder about what she says or what she really means. To clarify - I was referring to Michele's comments about Stevie's quote; although your tongue was in your cheek I think you might have bit it a little.