"Gift of Screws" fan reviews

Nico · #1 09-10-2008, 09:46 PM

I'm starting this thread because I love reading comments from people I can relate to more than said journalist (even if they claim to be huge Lindsey fans). I got "Gift of Screws" today and I've listened to 3 songs so far. They eff'n rock. I can't really say how I feel yet because I haven't heard it all the way through, but MY GAWD the man still has it. And he sounds really, really, REALLY good. Whatever he's doing to preserve his voice, he needs to keep it up.

Cover: The one we've all come to know and hate (like? indifferent to? eh?).

Back: Writing. (yawn)

Inside album + booklet: All Kristen photography. B&W.

Love the dedications. Especially the last one. Incredibly sweet.

I'm off to listen to the rest!!! Yay for Lindsey in '08/09...he is so back.

iamnotafraid · #2 09-10-2008, 10:25 PM

nico,

Is the disc a promotional stamped disc, and is it watermarked?
Or do you think it's the same as what will be released to the public?
And did you get the promotional pictures with it?

Thanks.

Nico · #3 09-10-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

nico,

Is the disc a promotional stamped disc, and is it watermarked?
Or do you think it's the same as what will be released to the public?
And did you get the promotional pictures with it?

Thanks.

Oh, gawd no. It's the same album you and everyone else will be getting. I just got it early because there's this incredibly cool beyond belief record shop where new releases are often shipped and put on the shelf the Friday before they are released. In some cases, they come earlier- and this is such a case. But I'm a HUGE music connoisseur so I'm often getting new releases early because I have no patience. Same thing with Under the Skin and the live one he just released. I don't know what I'd do without that store. It's the best- you can find absolutely anything there, and if not they find it for you and it's there in, like, a week.

Nico · #4 09-10-2008, 10:41 PM

I just heard Time Precious Time and I don't understand why everyone seems to hate it. I think it's fantastic and WAY better than Not Too Late for me.

ajmccarrell · #5 09-10-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I just heard Time Precious Time and I don't understand why everyone seems to hate it. I think it's fantastic and WAY better than Not Too Late for me.

For God's sake post it on Limewire until we get our copies!

michelej1 · #6 09-10-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I just heard Time Precious Time and I don't understand why everyone seems to hate it. I think it's fantastic and WAY better than Not Too Late for me.

Well, I like it better than Flying Down Juniper, if that helps.

Michele

AliceLover · #7 09-10-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Well, I like it better than Flying Down Juniper, if that helps.

Michele

AHAHAHAHAHAH! I think thats a given Michele!

trackaghost · #8 09-11-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I just heard Time Precious Time and I don't understand why everyone seems to hate it. I think it's fantastic and WAY better than Not Too Late for me.

I know! But aren't those first two songs amazing on the album? They really make you sit up and take notice, which is something that a Fleetwood Mac record probably wouldn't do.

TrueFaith77 · #9 09-11-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

I know! But aren't those first two songs amazing on the album? They really make you sit up and take notice, which is something that a Fleetwood Mac record probably wouldn't do.

They feel like a curtain opening.

That's a good thing.

Nico · #10 09-11-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ajmccarrell

For God's sake post it on Limewire until we get our copies!

I don't really know how to go about doing that. In fact, I am so technologically uncivilized that I haven't figured out how to send an mp3 through email.

But AJ...isn't it worth the wait? I love anticipating. Honestly, I was figuring it'd be mine on Friday, but I was surprised and, like anyone would, just bought it because I hadn't really heard anything except Did You Miss Me? and the 3 we know...I never bothered listening to the songs complete on the "Rockline" interview.

Love Runs Deeper is a Lindsey masterpiece. I adore it. Go Lindsey...and Kristen!!!

ajmccarrell · #11 09-11-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I don't really know how to go about doing that. In fact, I am so technologically uncivilized that I haven't figured out how to send an mp3 through email.

But AJ...isn't it worth the wait? I love anticipating. Honestly, I was figuring it'd be mine on Friday, but I was surprised and, like anyone would, just bought it because I hadn't really heard anything except Did You Miss Me? and the 3 we know...I never bothered listening to the songs complete on the "Rockline" interview.

Love Runs Deeper is a Lindsey masterpiece. I adore it. Go Lindsey...and Kristen!!!

To quote Lindsey, "Don't make me waaaiiiitt, awwwwww, awwww, awwww, no, baby no, noo, nooo, whooooooooooo, haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh, whaaa HAAAAAAAAAAAAA, Whaaaaaaaaaaaa HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, Wha HAA, Wha Haa!"

Nico · #12 09-12-2008, 11:34 PM

I officially ADORE this album. It's absolutely perfect from beginning to end. And much as I love UTS I can't even say that about that album, considering I pretty much hate Not Too Late. But this? Gorgeous. Beautiful. Perfect. I am in love with everything at the moment.

But Right Place to Fade has to have some of the best lyrics Lindsey has ever written. They are so profound and deep.

I think Underground is spectacular. I love how contemplative and honest the lyrics are, but with a pretty melody to top it off.

Great Day is an awesome opener. I am listening to it right now. It's unique in a good way.

Right now, I have to say Love Runs Deeper is tied with RPTF as my favorite song. It has a very "Wall of Sound" quality to it that I can't get enough of. Just makes my heart flutter. I'm crazy about songs with this kind of production and it's sooooo beautiful as well.

I can't wait to see him in perform any of these songs. So happy to be a Lindsey fan, once again I must add.

3rd World Man · #13 09-13-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nico

I officially ADORE this album. It's absolutely perfect from beginning to end. And much as I love UTS I can't even say that about that album, considering I pretty much hate Not Too Late. But this? Gorgeous. Beautiful. Perfect. I am in love with everything at the moment.

But Right Place to Fade has to have some of the best lyrics Lindsey has ever written. They are so profound and deep.

I think Underground is spectacular. I love how contemplative and honest the lyrics are, but with a pretty melody to top it off.

Great Day is an awesome opener. I am listening to it right now. It's unique in a good way.

Right now, I have to say Love Runs Deeper is tied with RPTF as my favorite song. It has a very "Wall of Sound" quality to it that I can't get enough of. Just makes my heart flutter. I'm crazy about songs with this kind of production and it's sooooo beautiful as well.

I can't wait to see him in perform any of these songs. So happy to be a Lindsey fan, once again I must add.

Well Nico, thanks for your unbridled enthusiasm for the new album! You're really making me wish that I was listening to it right now. I also wish I had a great record store where I could snag new releases early...(OR maybe a friend who got an extra FOR me and FedEx'd it

)

All this talk about how great it is will just make it that much better I suppose. I did order the signed copy which is in transit--it might be waiting for me tonight when I get home. HopehopeHOPE!!!

Keep the reviews coming, I'll add my two cents when I get a full listen. I can't WAIT to see him LIVE--I'm flying to Boston to see him play at Berklee, maybe even catch the PA show. What a great time to be a Lindsey fan!