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Post by escalibur on May 14, 2013 14:18:04 GMT -5
I'm sure all of us are aware that they still didn't announced their Almería tour even the record is out for more than 5 months. There might be several reasons why this is situation is on but I have a feeling that they might be looking for a new label soon. So what we know so far... - Australian 'tour' gig was cancelled just a day/few before the actual event - Geffen.com is redirecting to -> www.interscope.com/#!/interscope (thanks Shawn) - If you try to search the artists @ Interscope.com you might notice that there is no Lifehouse at all (thanks Shawn) - No statements/updates about upcoming events, except rehearsals for Vegas show. - Bryce is having gigs with other bands (yes this has happened before too but hey they should be on Almería tour now more than ever) Opinions comments? Personnally I dont see this as a bad thing at all since as many of you might know I'm desperate for a change in their sound. Changing label doesnt necessarily mean different sound but there is a very big possibility for that aswell. ps. Today I've bought the self-titled album Japan edition from eBay.  |
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Post by dewey on May 15, 2013 17:26:57 GMT -5
they should lock lifehouse in a studio with only instruments, mics and soundboard. eliminate pro tools and autotune (or the use of ANY computers) and see what happens when they are done. best way to tell if they still have *IT*
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Post by LHfanMI on May 16, 2013 15:17:55 GMT -5
I seem to remember thinking (and maybe even posting) how bad of an idea I thought it was to bring in Natasha Bedingfield for a song that would be their single.
I also remember when I first saw that short video Jason put out of his announcement either that the new song was with Natasha Bedingfield or just saying it was with a special guest they would announce soon, and he just looked like such a diva-douche with his sunglasses and the way he was talking I already felt terrible about this record.
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Post by futuregames on May 17, 2013 3:52:22 GMT -5
I'm sure all of us are aware that they still didn't announced their Almería tour even the record is out for more than 5 months. There might be several reasons why this is situation is on but I have a feeling that they might be looking for a new label soon. So what we know so far... - Australian 'tour' gig was cancelled just a day/few before the actual event - Geffen.com is redirecting to -> www.interscope.com/#!/interscope (thanks Shawn) - If you try to search the artists @ Interscope.com you might notice that there is no Lifehouse at all (thanks Shawn) - No statements/updates about upcoming events, except rehearsals for Vegas show. - Bryce is having gigs with other bands (yes this has happened before too but hey they should be on Almería tour now more than ever) Opinions comments? Personnally I dont see this as a bad thing at all since as many of you might know I'm desperate for a change in their sound. Changing label doesnt necessarily mean different sound but there is a very big possibility for that aswell. ps. Today I've bought the self-titled album Japan edition from eBay. Looking at a lot of your replies and posts, you seem to be taking great satisfaction in Almeria not doing too well. It's almost as if you're sitting there smiling and rubbing your hands together in anticipation for the band to either be dropped or to call it a day. You're welcome to your opinions etc. like anyone on this board naturally is but you often come across quite mean-spirited and joyous in the supposed failings of others. I just think you could find better and nicer ways to express your feelings. Music is the guys' livelihood at the end of the day and it must be pretty nerve-wracking times for them like many in the industry. "..walking between the chart drops with you.." - Seriously? Face it, No Name Face is an album of its time. It's an album that Jason wrote and the band recorded during a specific period in their lives that is long since over. They've grown up and moved on. Just be thankful we have No Name Face in the first place. If you're that bitter about their last few albums then I suggest you go and listen to No Name Face on a loop or find new music that does please you. I've been a member of this forum for about 2 months now and that's enough for me. All the best to everyone on here and to the band. I'm out. |
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Post by escalibur on May 17, 2013 5:33:20 GMT -5
Looking at a lot of your replies and posts, you seem to be taking great satisfaction in Almeria not doing too well. It's almost as if you're sitting there smiling and rubbing your hands together in anticipation for the band to either be dropped or to call it a day. You're welcome to your opinions etc. like anyone on this board naturally is but you often come across quite mean-spirited and joyous in the supposed failings of others. I just think you could find better and nicer ways to express your feelings. Music is the guys' livelihood at the end of the day and it must be pretty nerve-wracking times for them like many in the industry. "..walking between the chart drops with you.." - Seriously? Face it, No Name Face is an album of its time. It's an album that Jason wrote and the band recorded during a specific period in their lives that is long since over. They've grown up and moved on. Just be thankful we have No Name Face in the first place. If you're that bitter about their last few albums then I suggest you go and listen to No Name Face on a loop or find new music that does please you. I've been a member of this forum for about 2 months now and that's enough for me. All the best to everyone on here and to the band. I'm out. Wow nice 'hit and run' btw. Because I'm sure you won't be out I will still reply to your message. First of all I never said I want another NNF, secondly I was sceptical about Almería since I heard the clips on iTunes (you can find it here) and the third thing is that this band have way much more potential which should not be destroyed by autotune, beat machine and bad production of their records. My profile line was written right after I've heard those clips so I'm not sure how wrong it really is. What I would like from this band is to make raw music they used to make before. I don't want another NNF or SC we already have that. I want them to make songs with raw sound, deep and metaphoric lyrics instead of looping "move on, move on, move on" for the almost whole song. Foo Fighters recorded their latest album analogly so obviously it is still possible today. Lifehouse have so much potential for that aswell. As you've said everyone can have personal opinios so why can I have mine?  Especially when I've clearly described why I have this opinion. |
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Post by celticflower on May 17, 2013 8:19:14 GMT -5
well, I do not want to attack anyone personally, but I agree with what future games is saying..
Your sarcasm can work really nicely in other fields possibly.but to be honest it hurts me when it comes to Lifehouse.
as I previously said: everyone is entitled to their opinion..but that does not mean that you have to restate that opinion over and over. It does feel like you are laughing about how bad the album might do..it might not be what you feel inside, but it does come across like this.
and Lifehouse is not the Foo fighters..what they did, great and all..but I do not necessarily need LH to do that.
Speculating about the future is fine, I think for all of us there might be a part of worry there.
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Post by escalibur on May 17, 2013 9:22:24 GMT -5
well, I do not want to attack anyone personally, but I agree with what future games is saying.. Your sarcasm can work really nicely in other fields possibly.but to be honest it hurts me when it comes to Lifehouse. If this 'sarcasm' is really hurting you maybe the problem might be somewhere else? I mean this is not that seruous. as I previously said: everyone is entitled to their opinion..but that does not mean that you have to restate that opinion over and over. It does feel like you are laughing about how bad the album might do..it might not be what you feel inside, but it does come across like this. I'm not layghing, I'm disappointed. and Lifehouse is not the Foo fighters..what they did, great and all..but I do not necessarily need LH to do that. I never said Lifehouse is Foo Fighters and that LH should copy them in any way. All I've said is that yes there are a lot of options how try something new without turing to autotune and beat machines. That YouTube clip where Jason couldn't sing because he couldn't reach high notes sums it up what Almería is. :/ |
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Post by celticflower on May 17, 2013 11:05:44 GMT -5
first part of what you quote is a difference of interpreting something..you may be really dissapointed but it just does not come across as that...
the last part about Jason not reaching his high notes: no he did not..but do you know why not? were you there? did you talk to him why not? I felt really bad watching that clip, but I by no means can say that that is what Almeria is all about.
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Post by escalibur on May 17, 2013 11:39:48 GMT -5
the last part about Jason not reaching his high notes: no he did not..but do you know why not? were you there? did you talk to him why not? I felt really bad watching that clip, but I by no means can say that that is what Almeria is all about. Oh so I need to be there to notice that he couldnt reach those notes?  Did I talk to him why not? WTF? For everyone's best I suggest that we leave this conversation to this since I know that we dont agree on many things here. |
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Post by gogonutz on May 17, 2013 13:20:59 GMT -5
I understand why you are saying this, but I don't think he's going too far with this. He's not laughing about Almeria not doing so well, he's not saying he wants Lifehouse to fail. All he's saying is that Almeria isn't doing well and to him that's a sign that this was a wrong direction/wrong move for Lifehouse, which has been his opinion from the beginning. We shouldn't attack someone for that.
I do agree, however, that every post seems to be about this and it gets a little bit tiresome to hear the same thing over and over again. But I, also, am a little relieved (for lack of a better word) that Almeria isn't breaking sales records. I'm not a fan of the direction Lifehouse has taken, but I am a fan of Lifehouse. I wish them nothing but the best, but as a fan I am hoping they change direction once again to something that I feel more of a connection to. And Almeria not doing too well may be a reason for Lifehouse to reflect on their current path which may lead to changes that could send them into a direction that suits me more.
I'm not saying Lifehouse should do that or needs to do that, but I think it's my right as a fan to hope they consider it. And I think escalibur has a similar opinion, though maybe a little stronger.
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Post by gogonutz on May 17, 2013 13:26:18 GMT -5
Oh, and about the original discussion. I do think there are signs that Lifehouse and Geffen may be heading towards a split, but I'm thinking this is for commercial reasons. Geffen hasn't been doing too well the past couple of years as they are highly relying on their big ticket names and their approach towards the digital music industry has been filled with caution. Lifehouse is more of a middle tier artist than a big ticket name, so they might be in danger of being cut. I'm not sure what the contract is they have with Geffen/Universal, so that may also factor in.
Also, with the lack of news and tour dates or radio releases, it seems like the effort or the backing from the label doesn't necessarily have the highest priority anymore (but this is pure speculation), which is too bad.
It doesn't have to be a bad thing as other bands and artists have shown. Change of scenery or going 'indie' does have some perks as well. But we'll see what happens, maybe this is all very premature and things with the label will settle itself, who knows.
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Post by aminta on May 17, 2013 13:57:28 GMT -5
I understand why you are saying this, but I don't think he's going too far with this. He's not laughing about Almeria not doing so well, he's not saying he wants Lifehouse to fail. All he's saying is that Almeria isn't doing well and to him that's a sign that this was a wrong direction/wrong move for Lifehouse, which has been his opinion from the beginning. We shouldn't attack someone for that. Sorry Koen, he does sound like that. But we're here not to attack a person, just to discuss things. But in my opinion that discussion is over if somebody repeats the same things all over again, in every post. I am no Almeria fan, I also wish the band to try to work with a new producer, I hope they will come back to the honest, real sound. What is happening to them now - I see many mistakes , but I think they are still strong as a band and they will overcome this crisis. It's just life, the time of test. Getting a great new deal with a new label may be quite a challenge now but they're long enough in this business and I think they will still have something to say. I just hope Jason will find inspiration to write better lyrics in the future. |
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Post by celticflower on May 17, 2013 14:21:53 GMT -5
well, I do not want to attack anyone personally, but I agree with what future games is saying..
Your sarcasm can work really nicely in other fields possibly.but to be honest it hurts me when it comes to Lifehouse.
If this 'sarcasm' is really hurting you maybe the problem might be somewhere else? I mean this is not that seruous.
and you would say this is not personal? really?
the second part you misunderstood, I guess...but then you can also just politely say: I do not get what you are saying here, or I disagree, whatever..
I will refrain from commenting on anything you say from now on.
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Post by celticflower on May 17, 2013 14:22:23 GMT -5
and sorry for not adding quote lines, I do not know how to do that properly.
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Post by escalibur on May 17, 2013 18:26:29 GMT -5
well, I do not want to attack anyone personally, but I agree with what future games is saying.. Your sarcasm can work really nicely in other fields possibly.but to be honest it hurts me when it comes to Lifehouse. If this 'sarcasm' is really hurting you maybe the problem might be somewhere else? I mean this is not that seruous. and you would say this is not personal? really? the second part you misunderstood, I guess...but then you can also just politely say: I do not get what you are saying here, or I disagree, whatever.. Obviously we can't have an adult conversation here at all. The reason why I asked is the problem somewhere else is because I think no one should take opinions about art personally. Lifehouse is a music band which is one form of art. Art might be loved or hated you like it or not. If someone is hysterical about opposite opinions then yes I think the problem might be somewhere else. I will refrain from commenting on anything you say from now on. I'm sorry to hear that but if you feel that it is the best for you then please do so. |
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Especially when I've clearly described why I have this opinion.
. I'd also like to know if anybody has an HD copy of Lifehouse at Pinkpop 2003. BY far their best concert ever