This quote from a recent interview with Buzz should answer a few questions.
"We have a new album. We're taking the songs from that Melvins 1983 EP and did more songs, and we're putting it out as an album in the fall with Ipecac. It's our original drummer, Dale [Crover] playing bass, and me playing guitar. It's called Tres Cabrones. "Tres Hombres" means "Three Men," but this is "Tres Cabrones" which basically means "Three Dumbasses."
Nice!
YES!!!!!!!!!!
After hearing City Dump, i fucking LOVE the 1983 songs!!!! I already love the 10" tunes as well
Awesome!
very good news!
dr. mule on the scion comp was also the 1983 line-up right? so we get that too an a proper melvins release.
This will be incredible!
Tres Cabrones
"Three Bastards" (Google translate)
I thought the Melvins 83 album was going to be called Gaylord?
The coolest thing is Dale on Bass with Buzzo on Guitar.
Dale has always come up with some incredible epic riffs.
right on. will buy.
Quote from: Bigval on July 17, 2013, 12:22:55 AM
I thought the Melvins 83 album was going to be called Gaylord?
Thats a 7" http://www.shoxop.com/collections/brand-spanking-new/products/melvins-1983-gaylord-7-7 (http://www.shoxop.com/collections/brand-spanking-new/products/melvins-1983-gaylord-7-7)
I can't wait to hear this! It's like the more menacing, snarly side of the Melvins has been delegated to a whole new lineup and if the 10", song on the BASH comp and 7" are any indicator...
I'd imagine there will be a bunch more songs of good heaviness to be found here lest' we have a really short album on our hands!
Actually, the translation of "cabrones" changes depending on the country and the context.
Cabrón: single
Cabrones: plural
Cabrón could mean:
-someone who is a total badass
-someone who is very good at what he does
-a bastard
-in Chile, historically a cabrón or cafiche was the boss of a brothel, a pimp.
Yeah! More Melvins '83! Yeah!
Another great year for us melvins fans.
Yep, feels good to be a Melvins affectionado.
Quote from: K4rJ4kC on July 17, 2013, 04:33:13 AM
Quote from: Bigval on July 17, 2013, 12:22:55 AM
I thought the Melvins 83 album was going to be called Gaylord?
Thats a 7" http://www.shoxop.com/collections/brand-spanking-new/products/melvins-1983-gaylord-7-7 (http://www.shoxop.com/collections/brand-spanking-new/products/melvins-1983-gaylord-7-7)
Okay thanks, will certainly be getting this Melvins 83 album.
Wow, Melvins 83...jesus Christ...they were still making 8-track Cartridges back then!
This band is one year older than me.
I cant believe the output of this band after 30 years.
You need a Deep sea Diver suit to Fathom how it all happened.
hit yourselves for me, Real hard! This aint no Friggin Joke!
Square yourselves straight up to the most indestructable hard-as-fuck force of all time.
all you! :x
Quote from: Dumpster D on July 17, 2013, 12:46:31 AM
Dale has always come up with some incredible epic riffs.
So will "Tres Cabrones" include the new "Gaylord" tracks, plus the 4 songs from last year's EP - Psycho-delic Haze/Stick 'Em Up Bitch/Stump Farmer/Walter's Lips, or are we talking all exclusive "new" material. Either way this disc is going to rule.
I think originally Gaylord was supposed to be on CD also, but now is vinyl only? Makes sense if the tracks will come out later through Ipecac on a regular CD. I prefer that and not these uber-limited AmRep releases that sell out online in 20 minutes.
Quote from: Stonergrunge on July 17, 2013, 11:17:43 PM
Actually, the translation of "cabrones" changes depending on the country and the context.
Cabrón: single
Cabrones: plural
Cabrón could mean:
-someone who is a total badass
-someone who is very good at what he does
-a bastard
-in Chile, historically a cabrón or cafiche was the boss of a brothel, a pimp.
I have always thought it to mean: total badass! At least to Mexicans. It's not used much in Spain...
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on July 23, 2013, 07:32:20 PM
So will "Tres Cabrones" include the new "Gaylord" tracks, plus the 4 songs from last year's EP - Psycho-delic Haze/Stick 'Em Up Bitch/Stump Farmer/Walter's Lips, or are we talking all exclusive "new" material. Either way this disc is going to rule.
I think originally Gaylord was supposed to be on CD also, but now is vinyl only? Makes sense if the tracks will come out later through Ipecac on a regular CD. I prefer that and not these uber-limited AmRep releases that sell out online in 20 minutes.
my guess is: the 4 song 10" from last year, gaylord 7", dr. mule (from scion comp).
but not american cow from bash 10" (i think i read that all bash 10" songs will remain exclusive for the 10" / bash CD only).
maybe they have a few unreleased 1983 tracks which will be exclusive to the tres cabrones CD?
Quote from: buddy holiday on July 24, 2013, 01:48:14 AM
my guess is: the 4 song 10" from last year, gaylord 7", dr. mule (from scion comp).
but not american cow from bash 10" (i think i read that all bash 10" songs will remain exclusive for the 10" / bash CD only).
maybe they have a few unreleased 1983 tracks which will be exclusive to the tres cabrones CD?
I think you're pretty close. There is some stuff that was recorded that has not been released yet, so I would expect to see some of it on this album.
Wait, Dr. Mule was Melvins '83!?
:shock:
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on July 30, 2013, 12:17:30 PM
Wait, Dr. Mule was Melvins '83!?
:shock:
yup,i was surprised too
I can't understand what is says
http://theholyfilament.cl/articulos/tres-cabrones-melvins-graba-con-su-1er-baterista-y-lanzaran-album-en-ipecac/ (http://theholyfilament.cl/articulos/tres-cabrones-melvins-graba-con-su-1er-baterista-y-lanzaran-album-en-ipecac/)
(http://rock-a-rolla.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eshf_TresCovermini.jpg)
this one is in english
http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/the-melvins-set-to-release-tres-cabrones-on-nov-4th-via-ipecac/ (http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/news/the-melvins-set-to-release-tres-cabrones-on-nov-4th-via-ipecac/)
Quote from: (PAUL) on August 05, 2013, 10:15:36 AM
(http://rock-a-rolla.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eshf_TresCovermini.jpg)
Longmont Melvins Castle?
hahaha, excellent cover!
Melvins ya tiene su nuevo disco en las puertas del horno para ser lanzado a través de Ipecac Recording. Así es, la placa de título "Tres Cabrones" tiene fecha de estreno para este próximo 5 de Noviembre en la etiqueta de Werckman/Patton, la que contará con un listado de 12 nuevas composiciones.
La novedad que trae esta placa es la interesante adición de su primer baterista Mike Dillard (con quien ya estuvieron en un par de presentaciones en vivo durante 2009) y quien fuese reemplazado por Dale Crover por allá en el '84. Buzz Osborne comenta al respecto: "Tres Cabrones es lo más cerca que estamos dispuestos a llegar a la alineación de Melvins del '83. Lo mejor de esto es que todas las canciones son nuevas. Escribí específicamente canciones que serían buenas para que estos tipos las toquen, y funcionó de maravilla. No teníamos interés de grabar temas añejos escritos hace 30 años, y en su lugar simplemente creamos material nuevo... y funcionó a la perfección"
En tanto, con esta inclusión de Dillard en la batería, Dale Crover dio paso para oficiar de bajista en las sesiones de grabación de este nuevo material... dando una nueva muestra en este formato poco usual, que transformará -sin dudas- a esta placa en material obligado para los que seguimos el actuar de King Buzzo y compañía.
Recordamos que Melvins se encuentran de gira durante todo este mes de Agosto por los Estados Unidos, celebrando su 30° Aniversario, y nos mantenemos alerta a las actualizaciones que puedan liberar muestras en audio así como también el tracklist de la nueva placa.
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Melvins already have their new record almost at the gates of the oven for its release through Ipecac Recordings. That's it, the new record titled "Tres Cabrones" has its release date for November the 5th at the label of Werckman/Patton, which will feature a tracklist of 12 new compositions.
The novelty of this album is the interesting addition of their first dummer ever Mike Dillard (who already played with the band in a couple of shows during 2009) that was replaced by Dale Crover circa 1984. Buzz Osborne talks about it: "Tres Cabrones is the closest thing we are willing to do in order to reach the original Melvins line-up from '83. The best thing about this is that all the songs are brand new. I specifically wrote songs that would be good for these guys to play. We didn't have any interest to record old tunes written 30 years ago so we wrote new material instead... and it worked out perfectly".
Meanwhile, with the inclusion of Dillard back on the drums, Dale Crover officiated his way [I think this is the way you would say it] as a bass player during the recording sessions of this new material... showing a new display in this rather unusual format, which will convert -undoubtedly- this album in a mandatory one for us, followers of King Buzzo & Co.
We remember you that Melvins are on tour during this whole month of August on the US, celebrating their 30th Anniversary, so we are keeping alert to all the shows with audio samples or leaks available as with the titles of the tracklist of their forthcoming album too.
[Please keep in mind that I'm not bilingual and I did my best here]
Quote from: (PAUL) on August 05, 2013, 10:15:36 AM
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Paul thanks!
not feeling the cover art they usually bring the thunder. i'm going to tell them this when i see them on thurs.
http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/08/melvins-1983-lineup-reunites-for-new-album-tres-cabrones/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/08/melvins-1983-lineup-reunites-for-new-album-tres-cabrones/)
Earlier this summer, Melvins kicked off their 30th anniversary celebration with an extensive US tour. Now, they've reunited with original drummer Mike Dillard for the release of Tres Cabrones, due out November 5th via Ipecac Recordings. (Drummer Dale Crover, who replaced Dillard back in 1984, moved to bass for the album's recording.) This marks Dillard's first full-length recording with the band, having only previously appeared on the Mangled Demos from 1983 collection.
"Tres Cabrones is as close as we're willing to get to the Melvins 1983 line-up," said frontman Buzz Osborne in a statement. "The best part is it's all new songs. I specifically wrote tunes that would be good for these guys to play and it worked out great. We had no interest in rehashing tunes we wrote 30 years ago and chose instead to simply create NEW songs. It worked out perfectly."
The 12-track album isn't the first time Dillard's appeared with the band since his departure. Last year, they released the four-track 1983 EP. Before that, Dillard joined the band during several shows, including 2005 promotional dates behind Mangled Demos from 1983 and during an Endless Residency at San Francisco's Spaceland.
The band's 30th anniversary tour wraps up at the end of this month. Consult the full schedule below.
Melvins 30th Anniversary Tour:
08/07 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jack's *
08/08 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Studio *
08/09 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk *
08/10 – Dallas, TX @ Trees*
08/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound *
08/14 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux *
08/16 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo's *
08/17 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
08/18 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo Hall of Music
08/19 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom *
08/20 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom *
08/22 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim's *
08/23 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades *
08/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ FYF Fest
08/26 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah *
08/27 – Pioneertown, CA @Pappy & Harriet's *
* = w/ Honky
Now I'm curious to see what tracks from previous 1983 releases make it.
From a recent Buzz interview posted here, he said it will include the 4 songs from last year's AmRep EP (Psycho-delic Haze, Stick 'Em Up Bitch, Stump Farmer, Walter's Lips) + the new Scion track "Dr. Mule", and the Bash 13 track "American Cow". So that leaves 6 songs that we haven't heard yet.
I'm sure some will bitch that half the CD contains songs you already bought. :lol:
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on August 05, 2013, 03:33:17 PM
I'm sure some will bitch that half the CD contains songs you already bought. :lol:
Yeah, I was thinking that too, but for me it's good news. Makes me feel better about not getting a hold of the EP last year
I'll be honest-I usually love Melvins album covers, and this one's no exception. Love it. :)
Novernber is too far away!
Quote from: Metalhead Cow on August 05, 2013, 03:46:21 PM
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on August 05, 2013, 03:33:17 PM
I'm sure some will bitch that half the CD contains songs you already bought. :lol:
Yeah, I was thinking that too, but for me it's good news. Makes me feel better about not getting a hold of the EP last year
Well I bought the CD EP at last year's show, but didn't need to collect all 4 covers, so I sold 3 of them at cost and it was basically $6 for the one I kept. The Bash 13 CD was great too for $5. American Cow is an awesome track! The rest of the tracks by the other groups are great too. Not into Die Kruzen though. The singer sounds like Paul Stanley. :lol:
Hope they tour this in Europe.
Quote from: BuffaloSmashFace on August 05, 2013, 05:08:38 PM
Hope they tour this in Europe.
From what I've read by Buzz/Dale and what Walsby told me, Melvins83 will not tour outside of Washington state area. Dillard has a normal life - family and a full time job.
The newer 1983 tracks are excellent, they seem to be progressing. That being said I am a little disappointed that they are recycling the original 4 song ep and lumping it in with the new tracks. I was hoping for stuff all from the newer recordings. I'm pretty sure American Cow is Bash 13 only tho, at least that's what Haze said. I hope after this the 4 piece line up makes it back into the studio to do something. Bulls& Bees was so incredible, I want a full length album that continues where that ep left off.
nah, I disagree, just think of all the people who couldn't buy the 1983 Ep, I think it's great to see a more massive and accessible release of that stuff.
Quote from: Dan_Halen on August 05, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
The newer 1983 tracks are excellent, they seem to be progressing. That being said I am a little disappointed that they are recycling the original 4 song ep and lumping it in with the new tracks. I was hoping for stuff all from the newer recordings. I'm pretty sure American Cow is Bash 13 only tho, at least that's what Haze said.
http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/537037-interview-the-melvins-talk-regrets-the-future-not-getting-the-joke (http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/537037-interview-the-melvins-talk-regrets-the-future-not-getting-the-joke)
CO: Do you have any ideas on another full length? Will it be full Melvins or Melvins Light?
BO: The next album for us is already in the can and will come out in October. The line up this time is me, Dale and Mike Dillard. It's Melvins 1983, but it's new songs. It also includes the 4 song 1983 Melvins EP we did last year, and American Cow, and Dr. Mule. The rest of the album consists of new songs that no one has heard at all yet. It's a fine album and I'm really proud of it. I'm glad we could do this with Mike
Quote from: Dan_Halen on August 05, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
The newer 1983 tracks are excellent, they seem to be progressing. That being said I am a little disappointed that they are recycling the original 4 song ep and lumping it in with the new tracks. I was hoping for stuff all from the newer recordings.
Mike only had a few days in LA to learn, practice and record the eight new songs. I think that contributes to there not being more new stuff.
This explains all the recent dreams I've been having about two headed goats :shock:
Quote from: JUDY on August 05, 2013, 09:44:06 PM
This explains all the recent dreams I've been having about two headed goats :shock:
Those aren't dreams.
Quote from: Dan_Halen on August 06, 2013, 06:13:57 AM
Quote from: JUDY on August 05, 2013, 09:44:06 PM
This explains all the recent dreams I've been having about two headed goats :shock:
Those aren't dreams.
And those aren't Goats...
Quote from: deatheats on August 06, 2013, 09:51:23 AM
Quote from: Dan_Halen on August 06, 2013, 06:13:57 AM
Quote from: JUDY on August 05, 2013, 09:44:06 PM
This explains all the recent dreams I've been having about two headed goats :shock:
Those aren't dreams.
And those aren't Goats...
The two heads is correct though.
Cabrones around here means, fuckers. Can't wait for this.
That CAN'T be the real cover, right? It's pretty awful. Any of the graphics guys on the board have to be appalled. I thought The Bride Screamed Murder cover art was a joke when I first saw it too. But that one was very, very real. And I have grown to accept it.
for me the bright red conflicting brightness is what helps that cover out.
I wonder if that goat knows he's famous.
that cover is pure Melvins nonsense,love it!
Quote from: glen on August 08, 2013, 02:50:27 PM
I wonder if that goat knows he's famous.
probably not :P
Quote from: Metalhead Cow on August 08, 2013, 03:31:02 PM
Quote from: glen on August 08, 2013, 02:50:27 PM
I wonder if that goat knows he's famous.
probably not :P
Can someone please get his manager on the line? I want to invite him to dinner.
Quote from: the bloat on August 08, 2013, 10:39:06 AM
Any of the graphics guys on the board have to be appalled.
Nope. I really like the picture. :P
Quote from: JUDY on August 08, 2013, 03:33:27 PM
Quote from: Metalhead Cow on August 08, 2013, 03:31:02 PM
Quote from: glen on August 08, 2013, 02:50:27 PM
I wonder if that goat knows he's famous.
probably not :P
Can someone please get his manager on the line? I want to invite him to dinner.
With a little effort, we can make him the biggest goat since Night Goat! :shock:
That's it... He'll be Day Goat. 8)
Day Goat... Fighter of the Night Goat... He's a master of karate and friendship!
Dayman Song - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V784AiYtG8#)
I reckon that's one of their best album covers. The best album covers IMO are those totally unrelated to a) the name of the album and b) the name of the band.
Really looking forward to this being one of those that missed out on the Melvins 83 EP on CD.
the artwork reminds me of aerosmith when they were sucking dick just so they could sell albums.
i like the country.
it's totally melvins
but i see goats every goddamn day of my life
the melvins have always been a band to take 5000 feet under civilization
this puts me on my back porch with scraw and the symptoms
thatz being said i wanna hear the muzak
Quote from: the bloat on August 08, 2013, 10:39:06 AM
That CAN'T be the real cover, right? It's pretty awful. Any of the graphics guys on the board have to be appalled. I thought The Bride Screamed Murder cover art was a joke when I first saw it too. But that one was very, very real. And I have grown to accept it.
Did you even see the ASA cover art? Melvins are not afraid to get ugly. I know I'm old fashioned in only caring about the songs, but fuck all cover art. It is pointless.
I like the vast majority of their graphic design/artwork.
This ones simple and direct but it does make me think of early longmont.
Now freak puke had some really cool art to it!
I guess I meant in terms of creativity, this may not be their best. Then again, thinking back to other covers, you have photos of flowers, a chihuahua, Christmas presents and several others that were clearly borrowed (Lysol, Prick, probably Bullhead).
OK, so maybe this is their MO. I'll stop complaining and look forward to the artwork on their singles and limited releases which (I think) are better ... or at least more thought provoking.
It could be better, but it's not too shabby.
And I'm kinda tired of all the Haze XXL covers, his style is really repetitive.
So I'm glad Mackie's still in charge on the main releases.
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
Melvins have totally gotten boring, amirite? Shit sucks.
Quote from: Justafilthylurker on August 09, 2013, 09:28:56 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 08, 2013, 10:39:06 AM
That CAN'T be the real cover, right? It's pretty awful. Any of the graphics guys on the board have to be appalled. I thought The Bride Screamed Murder cover art was a joke when I first saw it too. But that one was very, very real. And I have grown to accept it.
Did you even see the ASA cover art? Melvins are not afraid to get ugly. I know I'm old fashioned in only caring about the songs, but fuck all cover art. It is pointless.
I think Cover art can really add to an album and love graphic design .
when you have a dope cover and a dope album , all the better . the MOre sweet art the better.
Why not enjoy looking at the album and listening to it too?
that being said
this goat thing isnae my favourite melvins cover by large . But I have
definitely seen better and worse covers out there .
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
You guys, Melvins suck now. Cover art sucks. Music sucks. Prices suck. Members suck. Formats suck. Tours suck. Really, sucks.
Quote from: Rev. Mike on August 14, 2013, 11:06:35 AM
You guys, Melvins suck now. Cover art sucks. Music sucks. Prices suck. Members suck. Formats suck. Tours suck. Really, sucks.
Everything sucks. You suck :lol:
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on August 14, 2013, 05:45:49 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
With 100 pressed, I wish you luck in finding someone to give one up.
I do know that at least one of them isn't up for trade :)
Seriously though, good luck.
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on August 14, 2013, 05:45:49 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
I think that's the first time we saw Haze XXL using linocut blocks for artwork.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on August 14, 2013, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on August 14, 2013, 05:45:49 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
I think that's the first time we saw Haze XXL using linocut blocks for artwork.
I love it , it's raw and grainy , he really has come a long way with it!
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on August 14, 2013, 05:45:49 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
$500 and it's yours
Quote from: moose on August 14, 2013, 08:39:37 PM
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on August 14, 2013, 05:45:49 AM
Quote from: the bloat on August 13, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Agreed on the linoleum cut stuff that has been popping up since the Paraquat Plus release. Next.
I still NEED that Paraquat Plus Hurray For Me Fuk You, anyone?
$500 and it's yours
Some guy sold his on eBay recently for $325
IPC-150
Pre-orders via Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20)
Is there going to be a Newbery Comics release? They always do a signed booklet, and I'd like to complete the trifecta of current Melvins lineups autographs.
Quote from: jules on September 04, 2013, 03:45:31 PM
IPC-150
Pre-orders via Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20)
You could pre-order what you will be reincarnated as on Amazon. They carry everything before it even exists.
So according to Amazon, the tracklist is as follows:
1. Dr. Mule
2. City Dump
3. American Cow
4. Tie My Pecker to a Tree
5. Dogs and Cattle Prods
6. Psycho-Delic Haze
7. 99 Bottles Of Beer
8. I Told You I Was Crazy
9. Stump Farmer
10. You're In the Army Now
11. Walters Lips
12. Stick 'Em Up Bitch
...which leaves us with only three new songs? Bummer! And it's not out until November, too!
I don't want to sound like a (http://i.imgur.com/h82JvCJ.png), but it's kind of a disappointment.
Not to say I'm not wating for it, though.
Im looking forward to it still. Its gonna be a short one!
Cannot wait! Already have the other tunes on vinyl (cept for the 3 newbies)- but require a nice CD for the car.
Quote from: Fureon Nectarmoon on September 14, 2013, 11:41:04 AM
So according to Amazon, the tracklist is as follows:
1. Dr. Mule
2. City Dump
3. American Cow
4. Tie My Pecker to a Tree
5. Dogs and Cattle Prods
6. Psycho-Delic Haze
7. 99 Bottles Of Beer
8. I Told You I Was Crazy
9. Stump Farmer
10. You're In the Army Now
11. Walters Lips
12. Stick 'Em Up Bitch
...which leaves us with only three new songs? Bummer! And it's not out until November, too!
I don't want to sound like a (http://i.imgur.com/h82JvCJ.png), but it's kind of a disappointment.
Not to say I'm not wating for it, though.
There must be tons of people out there that couldn't get the 1983 EP and/or "Gaylord", so I think this is great... I didn't buy Gaylord so at least those three songs are brand new and unknown to my ears.
Yeah man! It's all good!
It is, it is! I just thought In The Army Now and 99 Bottles would remain vinyl exclusive.
They're really good as a bonus to City Dump on Gaylord, but I thought we'd get another two new "serious" songs on Tres Cabrones and not them.
I mean, they're fun little songs, but I'm not sure if they really deserve to be on the album.
Which is, of course, not for me to decide, so yeah.
Anyway, looking forward to it. November can't come soon enough...
I'm glad the guys are making these tracks available on CD that can easily be found and not have to battle with those who buy up all the limited vinyl versions. It would be great if they did this for all the stuff that was released on 7 inch through their extensive existence.
We all know this song but at least the photo is brand new.
http://www.spin.com/articles/melvins-1983-tres-cabrones-american-cow-ipecac-records-stream/ (http://www.spin.com/articles/melvins-1983-tres-cabrones-american-cow-ipecac-records-stream/)
I think this cd is a great idea still. i do not own any of the limited edition vinyl's, so it will be new to me.
Yep, me too.
A (Chilean) review...
http://theholyfilament.cl/articulos/melvins-tres-cabrones-duenos-de-un-imperio-rocoso/ (http://theholyfilament.cl/articulos/melvins-tres-cabrones-duenos-de-un-imperio-rocoso/)
free online translation:
30 Years had to go to Mike Dillard, drummer and founding member of Melvins (1983), came back to the studio together with Buzz (and Dale Crover in under this time, of course) to record and perpetuate duly its contribution in a long-life, as it should be. If well already had met some time ago to interpret in vivo those old tracks that saw the light through Ipecac in 2005 (Mangled Demos From 83), was this year when Dillard took the drumsticks and came to the study of Toshi Kasai to shape "Three bastards", album which we were able to listen a batch of songs published in the series 1983 edited in vinyl by Amphetamine Reptile Records -sold out in all its versions-.
With the surprise of having a disc with the training closer to the original band, the truth is that the expectations rose, to the height that own many years ago has been generating this monster of the rock called Melvins.
Three cabrones pays honor and glory on a piecework basis for its members through art and the title of the disc, because it gives musically the sincere attitude and uninhibited of these experts - and if we can give a "correct" use of the word - a product asshole that shines by its solidity and variety in perfect step, without getting into any of the currents that yesterday or today might be marking pattern. Melvins in its pure state, without mutations or experimentation is heard in the powerful riffs that saca Osborne in the sticky City Dump. Perfect performance in low by Crover, and Dillard in battery, fairways with ex officio this new alignment with what they do best, rock. Psychodelic Haze is a perfect sample of the formula of the trio, a mace and dense front, without like being a virtuoso or abuse of any kind.
Strolling as scapegoats in the fast-paced rocks of the empire of the rocky that are owners, these geniuses of simplicity venturing into several slopes, such as the electronic distortion by means of I told you I was crazy, taunt with the black humor of Tie My Pecker...and you're in the Army now, perhaps taxed at the grunge phenomenon which were pioneers with precise arrangements in guitars electroacusitcas of Dogs and cattle prods, or why not to mention the punk with the passages that give closure to the work in the last 2 cuts.
Ultimately, a piece of three-quarters of an hour that is conspicuous by the authenticity and seal that Melvins has shown throughout his long career underground. There is no need to generate sudden changes to refresh constantly with your music... Crover and Osborne are aware of this. Today we enjoyed the inexhaustible resource of the rock in trio format, which for our pleasure comes given with primitive alignment. A 10/10 for the bastards.
LOL, it had to be from a chilean guy. Nice review and comment posted.
A link to stream City Dump...
http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump (http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump)
Is "Tie My Pecker To A Tree" a Mojo Nixon cover?
I don't think the title is exactly the same.
Quote from: EGO the Living Planet on October 11, 2013, 07:06:58 PM
Is "Tie My Pecker To A Tree" a Mojo Nixon cover?
I don't think the title is exactly the same.
It's a different song. "The Mojo song is Tie My Pecker To My Leg"
Imagine this, sped up.
Fantomas - Tie My Pecker To A Tree LIVE @ Adelaide BDO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p24qEfL2S8k#)
Funny thing, according to Amazon, the label of "Tres Cabrones" will be 10 Spot instead of Ipecac. :?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20)
Estimated delivery: Dec. 4, 2013 - Dec. 24, 2013
Fuck yeah Christmas present to myself.
diggin city dump. viva los melvins!
Quote from: deatheats on October 11, 2013, 05:17:21 PM
A link to stream City Dump...
http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump (http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump)
a bit of night goat, a bit of savage hippy and honey bucket in the end...
the Melvins need a turn or are too repetitive
Quote from: Stonergrunge on October 14, 2013, 11:52:59 PM
Funny thing, according to Amazon, the label of "Tres Cabrones" will be 10 Spot instead of Ipecac. :?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EEPFNLS/ipecacrecordi-20)
According to Ipecac it's on their label.
Quote from: Smash the State on October 17, 2013, 04:36:57 AM
a bit of night goat, a bit of savage hippy and honey bucket in the end...
the Melvins need a turn or are too repetitive
What? Is that english?
I'll translate even though I adamantly disagree:
"This song contains bits taken from night goat, savage hippy and the end sounds a little like honey bucket. The Melvins should vary their sounds more lest they become too repetitive."
Anybody who thinks the Melvins don't vary their sound hasn't listened at all to this year's output.
Quote from: DeeSonyaChin on October 18, 2013, 10:41:23 AM
Quote from: Smash the State on October 17, 2013, 04:36:57 AM
a bit of night goat, a bit of savage hippy and honey bucket in the end...
the Melvins need a turn or are too repetitive
What? Is that english?
Check his location, and that should give you your answer.
Quote from: deatheats on October 18, 2013, 10:58:15 AM
I'll translate even though I adamantly disagree:
"This song contains bits taken from night goat, savage hippy and the end sounds a little like honey bucket. The Melvins should vary their sounds more lest they become too repetitive."
Thanks! I also disagree. This years output could not be more diverse. Maybe you are listening on repeat? To say their new sound is like everything else they have released is just dumb.
Quote from: EGO the Living Planet on October 11, 2013, 07:06:58 PM
Is "Tie My Pecker To A Tree" a Mojo Nixon cover?
I don't think the title is exactly the same.
Tie My Pecker To A Tree, You're In The Army Now, and 99 Bottles Of Beer are all old songs that were sing-a-longs that mainly young boys sang while on camping/hiking trips or on long bus rides back in the old days. Trust me, I remember them all too well. :D
Quote from: Smash the State on October 17, 2013, 04:36:57 AM
a bit of night goat, a bit of savage hippy and honey bucket in the end...
City Dump really sounds nothing like any of those tracks. If anything it reminds me a little of Manky.
love the cover. the goat looks so happy, even though it's chained.
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/quietus_production/images/articles/13535/Melvins_-_Tres_Cabrones_1381156099_crop_550x550.jpg)
Excuse me for that unclear post.
It would happen to you too, if you tried to speak Italian XD.
however I think this is an album a bit 'useless at this point in the history of the Melvins.
About of composition or sound, it does not add anything new to what has already been done dozens of times, and better...
what is the sense of going out with an LP at year?
why do not stop for a while and not looking for an evolution?
I hope my idea is clear.
Quote from: Smash the State on October 21, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
Excuse me for that unclear post.
It would happen to you too, if you tried to speak Italian XD.
however I think this is an album a bit 'useless at this point in the history of the Melvins.
About of composition or sound, it does not add anything new to what has already been done dozens of times, and better...
what is the sense of going out with an LP at year?
why do not stop for a while and not looking for an evolution?
I hope my idea is clear.
You are listening to the music wrong.
Well, in some ways they are intentionally revisiting "older" sounding material since this is Melvins '83 and all.
Quote from: Smash the State on October 17, 2013, 04:36:57 AM
Quote from: deatheats on October 11, 2013, 05:17:21 PM
A link to stream City Dump...
http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump (http://thequietus.com/articles/13535-melvins-city-dump)
a bit of night goat, a bit of savage hippy and honey bucket in the end...
the Melvins need a turn or are too repetitive
It reminds a bit about Pigs of the roman empir too, it sounds brutally good!
Quote from: Smash the State on October 21, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
Excuse me for that unclear post.
It would happen to you too, if you tried to speak Italian XD.
however I think this is an album a bit 'useless at this point in the history of the Melvins.
About of composition or sound, it does not add anything new to what has already been done dozens of times, and better...
what is the sense of going out with an LP at year?
why do not stop for a while and not looking for an evolution?
I hope my idea is clear.
"Useless"? I couldn't disagree with you any more. I cant get enough of the Melvins, The fact that they have multiple versions (lite, 83, belvins, jelvins, etc) is evidence of evolution in its self. What else do you expect, Buzz to give you a handy through the speaker?
As for the LP comment, I don't care if they release an album every other week, if its good, count me in.
I think it's like deathteats mentioned, the songs are going to fit the style of the 1983 band. The song structures are repetitive, but that's just their nature. Look to the melvins (current version) to try something experimental.
The songs are weirder and not as "generic" punk rock than the 1983 material. With dale off the drum kit the sound of the band changes quite a bit too... I like it from what i have heard so far, probably one of my favorite line ups.
Too many records to buy this month. I'm already tight on cash. I think this will have to take a back seat to the new Red Fang, Polvo, Deltron and Big Biz.
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/quietus_production/images/articles/13535/Melvins_-_Tres_Cabrones_1381156099_crop_550x550.jpg)
Day Goat
(http://i.imgur.com/kdldUFj.jpg)
Night Goat
oh my goat! :shock:
Quote from: (the) Razor on October 22, 2013, 03:52:44 AM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/quietus_production/images/articles/13535/Melvins_-_Tres_Cabrones_1381156099_crop_550x550.jpg)
Day Goat
(http://i.imgur.com/kdldUFj.jpg)
Night Goat
Ha, that's great! looks like a saanen to me.
Day Goat (ah-ah-ah)
Fighter of the Night Goat (ah-ah-ah)
Champion of the Sun (ah-ah-ah)
You're a Master of Karate
And friendship
For Everyone
Quote from: LuckMach3 on October 22, 2013, 11:13:44 AM
Day Goat (ah-ah-ah)
Fighter of the Night Goat (ah-ah-ah)
Champion of the Sun (ah-ah-ah)
You're a Master of Karate
And friendship
For Everyone
Night Goat, sneaky and mean!
Spider in my dreams, I think I love you.
You make me wanna cry,
You make me wanna die.
Oh, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, Night Goat!
Every night you come into my room and pin me down,
With your strong arms you pin me down,
And I try to fight you!
You come inside me,
And fill me up and I become the night,
The passionate, passionate Night Goat!
I'm actually quite impressed with the production of this album!
Quote from: Fishheadphil on October 22, 2013, 07:44:11 PM
I'm actually quite impressed with the production of this album!
You sound surprised. Toshi does fantastic work!
Are we taking bets on how many professional reviews will give it a 6 or 7 out of 10? How many times Kurt Cobain and Houdini will be mentioned? If Pitchfork gives it a higher score than Chicken Switch? They won't
Quote from: LuckMach3 on October 23, 2013, 11:55:51 PM
Are we taking bets on how many professional reviews will give it a 6 or 7 out of 10? How many times Kurt Cobain and Houdini will be mentioned? If Pitchfork gives it a higher score than Chicken Switch? They won't
I bet Decibel won't give it any more than a 7...
However I like Dogs and Cattle Prods and I Told you I was crazy.
good ideas and arrangements.
The rest not so much.
I created a fun little fan album cover for Tres Cabrones for my visual technologies class, though you guys might enjoy it. http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg)
I also made a back cover too.
Re: "Tie My Pecker To A Tree"
Could this be the singer from the Moistboyz?
Quote from: blackjosh on October 26, 2013, 09:08:05 AM
Re: "Tie My Pecker To A Tree"
Could this be the singer from the Moistboyz?
Guy Heller.
i have not heard this yet
Quote from: blackjosh on October 26, 2013, 09:08:05 AM
Re: "Tie My Pecker To A Tree"
Could this be the singer from the Moistboyz?
Singing it?
My guess would be Dale
Quote from: gunthak on October 24, 2013, 12:55:56 PM
I created a fun little fan album cover for Tres Cabrones for my visual technologies class, though you guys might enjoy it. http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg)
I also made a back cover too.
Looks good.
american cow is so great
Quote from: gunthak on October 24, 2013, 12:55:56 PM
I created a fun little fan album cover for Tres Cabrones for my visual technologies class, though you guys might enjoy it. http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg)
I also made a back cover too.
I'm impressed, let's have the back cover.
this album is going to be killer
a bunch of songs popped up on youtube. This stuff is awesome, I wonder if it's going to be available as a digital download.
Quote from: GrimReaper on October 28, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: gunthak on October 24, 2013, 12:55:56 PM
I created a fun little fan album cover for Tres Cabrones for my visual technologies class, though you guys might enjoy it. http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/6eUV0bO.jpg)
I also made a back cover too.
I'm impressed, let's have the back cover.
Here it is, I had to make up my own track titles as a requirement for the project. http://i.imgur.com/MNEJOQj.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/MNEJOQj.jpg)
http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/ (http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/)
Goatload of awesomeness.
Love it.
New songs were totally worth the wait and sounded not quite as I expected (and that's great!).
The acoustic ending part of Dogs reminded me of Kyuss for some reason. Great stuff.
I Told You I Was Crazy is just... crazy. Good crazy. Great crazy. Gréazy.
I was surprised to hear the old songs remixed, too.
And old songs, of course, are just as awesome as they were.
And it all comes together nicely.
Yes. Tres Cabrones is one heck of an album.
Perfect Melvins album.
Where is everyone hearing this album yet, I thought it didn't come out until next month?
I assume that pitchfork link.
Quote from: Helen83 on October 30, 2013, 03:57:39 AM
I assume that pitchfork link.
That and the fact that it leaked over a week ago.
Quote from: Bigval on October 30, 2013, 12:17:14 AM
Where is everyone hearing this album yet, I thought it didn't come out until next month?
Quote from: black stallion on October 29, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/ (http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/)
Here, an official stream.
I never listen to leaks as a matter of principle.
Quote from: Fureon Nectarmoon on October 30, 2013, 05:07:36 AM
Quote from: Bigval on October 30, 2013, 12:17:14 AM
Where is everyone hearing this album yet, I thought it didn't come out until next month?
Quote from: black stallion on October 29, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/ (http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/)
Here, an official stream.
I never listen to leaks as a matter of principle.
Awesome thanks! :)
The Japanese release of Tres Cabrones will be available from around Nov 6th from the usual places, for those who so desire:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DYMC-7024# (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DYMC-7024#)
Cannot stop listening to this album.
Dogs and Cattle prods is phenomenal :shock:
Quote from: sadcorps on October 30, 2013, 01:46:32 PM
Cannot stop listening to this album.
its a great album. the production is excellent
Indeed. I am loving Tres Cabrones. Mike Dillard holds it down on the drum kit. This is some of the most creative songwriting I have heard from the band. I have listened to this about 4 or 5 times now... keeps getting better with every listen. It's the type of quirky/weird sense of humor present on this album that I enjoy most. Haven't had something like this since.... what.. Prick?
Buzz's guitar is back! It's been tucked between his legs since (A) Senile Animal. It's great to hear that riffage again.
Quote from: the bloat on October 31, 2013, 09:19:51 AM
Buzz's guitar is back! It's been tucked between his legs since (A) Senile Animal. It's great to hear that riffage again.
the last number of albums have been very focused on drumming, save freak puke. It's nice that this one is more focused on the Guitar and the dynamics of songwriting. Haven't heard buzz play an acoustic before either, besides on the bootlicker.
Review from NME yesterday:
http://www.nme.com/reviews/melvins/14921 (http://www.nme.com/reviews/melvins/14921)
Toasting 30 years of surliness this year, the line-up of Pacific Northwestern sludge-rock absurdists the Melvins has rarely been fixed: if it's founder member Buzz Osborne plus two grannies on drums, the Melvins it remains. The hook for 'Tres Cabrones' is the return of Mike Dillard, the band's drummer in their embryonic teenage days who later backed Kurt Cobain in pre-Nirvana band Fecal Matter. The initial feeling that this album is destined to be one of their many jokey, disposable ventures dissipates slightly as Osborne's near-peerless ability with a brain-alteringly great riff takes hold ('Stump Farmer' and 'Walter's Lips' excel here). Still, the Melvins have made so many better albums that it would be scandalous to recommend this one.
Review from The Skinny:
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/305939-melvins_tres_cabrones (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/305939-melvins_tres_cabrones)
Despite growling their way into middle age, the Melvins never really seemed the sort of band who'd bother to grow up. The snickering nastiness of their metal-soaked hardcore always felt too gloriously delinquent to age truly gracefully, and indeed album number nineteen sees them reaching back into their past. The return of founding drummer Mike Dillard sees long-term sticksman Dale Crover switching to bass ("As close as we're willing to get to the 1980s lineup," explains Buzz Osbourne helpfully), and the results are raucously wonderful.
The Black Flag rage and sludgy riffs of Dr. Mule put us in familiar territory, arching sinister smiles around tightly-gritted teeth, while Stick 'Em Up, Bitch conjures up images of Lemmy staring down the barrel of a nail gun. Just for laffs, there's also a handful of truly terrifying campfire singalongs – old fellas they may be, but the Melvins' capacity for demented glee remains happily undimmed. [Will Fitzpatrick]
I like how the 2nd one didn't mention nirvana or kurt cobain. Think I like that one better.
Quote from: LuckMach3 on October 23, 2013, 11:55:51 PM
Are we taking bets on how many professional reviews will give it a 6 or 7 out of 10? How many times Kurt Cobain and Houdini will be mentioned? If Pitchfork gives it a higher score than Chicken Switch? They won't
Quote from: jules on November 01, 2013, 07:12:04 AM
Review from NME yesterday:
http://www.nme.com/reviews/melvins/14921 (http://www.nme.com/reviews/melvins/14921)
Toasting 30 years of surliness this year, the line-up of Pacific Northwestern sludge-rock absurdists the Melvins has rarely been fixed: if it's founder member Buzz Osborne plus two grannies on drums, the Melvins it remains. The hook for 'Tres Cabrones' is the return of Mike Dillard, the band's drummer in their embryonic teenage days who later backed Kurt Cobain in pre-Nirvana band Fecal Matter. The initial feeling that this album is destined to be one of their many jokey, disposable ventures dissipates slightly as Osborne's near-peerless ability with a brain-alteringly great riff takes hold ('Stump Farmer' and 'Walter's Lips' excel here). Still, the Melvins have made so many better albums that it would be scandalous to recommend this one.
6/10
Review from The Skinny:
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/305939-melvins_tres_cabrones (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/305939-melvins_tres_cabrones)
Despite growling their way into middle age, the Melvins never really seemed the sort of band who'd bother to grow up. The snickering nastiness of their metal-soaked hardcore always felt too gloriously delinquent to age truly gracefully, and indeed album number nineteen sees them reaching back into their past. The return of founding drummer Mike Dillard sees long-term sticksman Dale Crover switching to bass ("As close as we're willing to get to the 1980s lineup," explains Buzz Osbourne helpfully), and the results are raucously wonderful.
The Black Flag rage and sludgy riffs of Dr. Mule put us in familiar territory, arching sinister smiles around tightly-gritted teeth, while Stick 'Em Up, Bitch conjures up images of Lemmy staring down the barrel of a nail gun. Just for laffs, there's also a handful of truly terrifying campfire singalongs – old fellas they may be, but the Melvins' capacity for demented glee remains happily undimmed. [Will Fitzpatrick]
The second review didn't mention Kurt, Houdini, and gave it an 8. I'm 1-1 until: http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19774-album-review-melvins-tres-cabrones (http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19774-album-review-melvins-tres-cabrones)
Another 7/10! I'm 2-1!
These professional reviews always suck. The NME one was especially lazy.
NME is the crappiest magazine around. Arcade Fire just released another boring ass wanky record and I bet NME creamed their pants over that lame record.
Wankers.
Quote from: Helen83 on November 01, 2013, 02:24:30 PM
NME is the crappiest magazine around. Arcade Fire just released another boring ass wanky record and I bet NME creamed their pants over that lame record.
Wankers.
They certainly seem to suck. I'm actually fascinated by their review.
Quote from: NME on November 01, 2013, 07:12:04 AM
if it's founder member Buzz Osborne plus two grannies on drums, the Melvins it remains.
Are they saying Dale and Coady are grannies or are they saying if Buzz plays with two grannies it's still the Melvins? Huh?
Quote from: NME on November 01, 2013, 07:12:04 AMThe initial feeling that this album is destined to be one of their many jokey, disposable ventures dissipates slightly as Osborne's near-peerless ability with a brain-alteringly great riff takes hold ('Stump Farmer' and 'Walter's Lips' excel here).
This is literally the only sentence written about the music on the album. How many "jokey, disposbale ventures" do they have? Why will this one considered one of them? What do they mean by "Osborne's near-peerless ability"?
Quote from: NME on November 01, 2013, 07:12:04 AMStill, the Melvins have made so many better albums that it would be scandalous to recommend this one.
Their other albums are better so this one has absolutely zero redeeming qualities? You can actually get paid money to write for NME based on your initial feelings and quoting wikipedia?
NME deleted that review. :-k
I could write a better Review with my Asshole. :buzz:
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on November 01, 2013, 03:40:36 PM
NME deleted that review. :-k
Did they? It's still up for me when I click the link.
Quote from: Dumpster D on November 01, 2013, 03:46:02 PM
I could write a better Review with my Asshole. :buzz:
Fitting, since NME is full of assholes. HEYO!
It's back up.
as if by some form of asshole magic as it were.
www.juno.co.uk (http://www.juno.co.uk) has the CD in and for sale. Their orders ALWAYS without fail arrive the next day. Obviously that's for UK buyers.
Hey,
Just wanted to drop a line because there's a new review of Tres Cabrones up now on Ground Control. I didn't see a heading anywhere for discussion about the album, sorry if I missed it. Anyway, you can check the review out here, if you're interested:
http://groundcontrolmag.com/detail/3/3578/ (http://groundcontrolmag.com/detail/3/3578/)
Awesome album!
Quote from: Helen83 on November 01, 2013, 02:24:30 PM
NME is the crappiest magazine around. Arcade Fire just released another boring ass wanky record and I bet NME creamed their pants over that lame record.
Wankers.
My brother did. I just don't understand why people like bad music.
As Buzz often says: "the world is not a right place".
The NME review is down on my end, as it probably should be. Hipster "wit" and thesaurus thumbings =/= quality reviewing or conveyance.
I'm not just saying that because they're pretty much shiting on the Melvins, but I really hate to read any review that doesn't describe the album or tell the story needed to sell you on it. I'm reading this and thinking "What the fuck is this guy talking about?"...
A lot of reviewers (Decibel and Pitchfork to some degree, NME, Kerrang! and most "zines" are horribly guilty) tend to do this nowadays.
music reviews suck most of the time. the system doesn't work. 50 years ago when records and rock had just been invented it didn't matter, but now it's time someone figures out how to make music reviews not be mainly drivel. for example, there shouldn't be just a few reviewers to review everything, as any given dude is only going to be good at reviewing a small fraction of music that is out there. they need user submitted reviews that get voted up or something. anyone listening out there? someone make this happen. or pay me to do it.
I haven't listened to the album yet but would people be talking about 'the album review system being broken' if they had have given the Melvins a good review?
Personally I couldn't give two shits what NME or any other publication thinks of an album I do or don't like.
I usually just go to All Music to get listener reviews.
No fluff, no 'pro' music reviewers, just the straight shit!
I don't read reviews unless I want to find out more info on a movie.
I suppose the only reviews I read are from regular Joe Blows (reviewers from publications have skin in the game) and usually only after the fact. Say after I've watched a movie (rarely after listening to an album) I'll go to Amazon and see what other regular people thought of it.
Many reviewers write reviews because they can't write songs.
Quote from: Snivlemdotcom on November 04, 2013, 07:32:59 AM
Many reviewers write reviews because they can't write songs.
:D
we can't boycott these professional review outlets because they are a great source of publicity for music. musicians should just do interviews leading up to releases, instead of doing the advanced copy/review deal. that would decrease early leaks, too.
it doesn't matter that much, anyone who's read more than one pro review knows not to take them seriously, but i've found people are commonly susceptible to suggestion.
Tres Cabrones is great. i wonder if Dale did drum overdubs on some songs
Quote from: Snivlemdotcom on November 04, 2013, 07:32:59 AM
Many reviewers write reviews because they can't write songs.
True of most "Critics" in general
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Tres Cabrones is great. i wonder if Dale did drum overdubs on some songs
He did a few small parts here and there. He didn't have to do much, mike is a great drummer.
Quote from: Idlehanz on November 04, 2013, 11:06:50 AM
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Tres Cabrones is great. i wonder if Dale did drum overdubs on some songs
He did a few small parts here and there. He didn't have to do much, mike is a great drummer.
yeah, Mike did an excellent job. i just seemed to recognize Dale here and there in the mix
If anyone wants to read my review, here it is:
http://targetaudiencemagazine.com/los-melvins-tres-cabrones/ (http://targetaudiencemagazine.com/los-melvins-tres-cabrones/)
I haven't had much time recently so I did it pretty quickly after only one listen, although I am familiar with a lot of it.
Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group) review of Tres Cabrones:
http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/lenny-kaye-the-melvins (http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/lenny-kaye-the-melvins)
Quote from: jules on November 04, 2013, 06:49:33 PM
Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group) review of Tres Cabrones:
http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/lenny-kaye-the-melvins (http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/lenny-kaye-the-melvins)
That was a good review.
Lou Reed speaks from the grave as well.
Added it to my Google Streaming Library AND bought the CD.
That means Melvins get some money from Google every time I play their song as well as their cut from the CD sale. 8)
just got the shipping email. it's in my mailbox when i get home tonight!
Quote from: buddy holiday on November 05, 2013, 02:14:29 AM
just got the shipping email. it's in my mailbox when i get home tonight!
i still have to order it :facepalm:
Dogs and cattle prods is absolutely amazing!!!
New fav Melvins tune!!
Quote from: (the) Razor on November 05, 2013, 01:17:40 AM
Added it to my Google Streaming Library AND bought the CD.
That means Melvins get some money from Google every time I play their song as well as their cut from the CD sale. 8)
Is this through google music? Do they really get money every time you play it? If yes I'll get all their records there, mo support. :buzz:
Tres Cabrones is great. Dogs and Cattle prods reminds me of Pink Floyd (meddle/barrett solo stuff) and even Led Zep III. I hope they can do another 1983 album in the future.
sorry i generalized professional reviewers. its not nice to generalize people negatively
anyway... american cow is a great ring tone!
Goats and car wrecks!
Quote from: Feast On Me on November 05, 2013, 11:19:56 AM
Is this through google music? Do they really get money every time you play it? If yes I'll get all their records there, mo support. :buzz:
All artists get 70% of sales through Google Music. The other 30% goes to Google. So for an album of $12.99, Melvins would get $9 directly in their pocket. Not sure what cut Ipecac would get though - that's probably up to them.
As for streaming, I'd imagine Melvins and other artists only getting some sort of micro decimal payment each time a song is streamed through their subscription service, but those details are not public. In any case, they do definitely get something.
Nice to hear an acoustic guitar on this album, been over a decade since we last heard Buzz play one! :lol:
Where's the vinyl??!!
Quote from: Yanayaya on November 05, 2013, 04:02:36 PM
Where's the vinyl??!!
7 of the songs are already out of vinyl!
I told you i was crazy is just beautiful!!!!
Quote from: Yanayaya on November 05, 2013, 04:02:36 PM
Where's the vinyl??!!
i had to recently explain this
They More You Know :D
The songs Walter's Lips, Stump Farmer , Stick em up Bitch and Psycho-Delic Haze were put out last year on a limited edition 10" called Melvins 1983. City Dump, 99 Bottles of Beer and In The Army Now are from the limited 7" Gaylord that cam out in July. American Cow is from the limited edition Bash 13 10" Amrep put out in July. Dr Mule is from the Scion A/V 10 comp and also will be out on a split 7" with Helmet to coincide with their Australian tour together. Tie My Pecker to a Tree, I Told You I Wa Crazy and Dogs And Cattle Prods have only just been released on this album, so far ;) I know Haze from Amrep is crazy busy as is, not sure if the last songs will see a vinyl release from them unless they do the whole album but i don't see that happening , although Ipecac has put out this cd , i think i'd be nice to see a standard vinyl release of this from them , or another Easy Riding record label??? :)
Anyone else order from Amazon? If you do you get a free copy of the album in mp3 format, which should tide you over until it ships.
Quote from: (PAUL) on November 05, 2013, 05:20:27 PM
Anyone else order from Amazon? If you do you get a free copy of the album in mp3 format, which should tide you over until it ships.
I did, but I'll wait for the CD! I haven't been withdrawn yet...
Funny thing about preorders on Amazon is that they are most of the time cheaper to order on the .com than on my country's version of the site, even (and especially) with the shipping.
I pre ordered this through Amazon forever ago. I have 'Prime' which is supposed to guarantee delivery on the release day....
This was my first test of this "Guarantee"...
Guess what didn't show up yesterday?......
:x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x
Quote from: (PAUL) on November 05, 2013, 04:59:18 PM
Quote from: Yanayaya on November 05, 2013, 04:02:36 PM
Where's the vinyl??!!
7 of the songs are already out of vinyl!
Yes, I have those, but it would still be preferable to have the LP on vinyl. Several of those 7 songs have now been remixed for the LP.
Some of the tracks are good but some are just too hokey and throwaway tracks. JMO.
Quote from: 119 on November 06, 2013, 08:51:09 PM
Some of the tracks are good but some are just too hokey and throwaway tracks. JMO.
you're fired!
I think the whole album is very cohesive! The novelty songs
give you a brief respite between the pummelling of the other tunes.
9/10 in my books!
Quote from: anaconda on November 06, 2013, 10:16:27 PM
I think the whole album is very cohesive! The novelty songs
give you a brief respite between the pummelling of the other tunes.
9/10 in my books!
the novelty songs belonged as bsides IMHO.
In all sincerity I think this and Everybody Loves Sausages are two of the greatest Melvins albums EVER. This isn't writing off my personal favorites like GPT, Bullhead, Lysol, Houdini, Maggot, Bootlicker, POTRE or Senile Animal... But I'd hold these two in just as high regard as their best material of the past and distant past. You have one that makes the most sense in their consistency of kick-ass covers and solid taste in music. Then you have another that literally goes all over the board and touches into every possible element that got you hooked into this band in the first place. They're just FUN albums.
I kept going back to Sausages all this year and I know I'll be going back to Cabrones for many moons.
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on November 07, 2013, 09:45:07 AM
In all sincerity I think this and Everybody Loves Sausages are two of the greatest Melvins albums EVER. This isn't writing off my personal favorites like GPT, Bullhead, Lysol, Houdini, Maggot, Bootlicker, POTRE or Senile Animal... But I'd hold these two in just as high regard as their best material of the past and distant past. You have one that makes the most sense in their consistency of kick-ass covers and solid taste in music. Then you have another that literally goes all over the board and touches into every possible element that got you hooked into this band in the first place. They're just FUN albums.
I kept going back to Sausages all this year and I know I'll be going back to Cabrones for many moons.
spot on. thank you.
Quote from: FartLips on November 06, 2013, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: anaconda on November 06, 2013, 10:16:27 PM
I think the whole album is very cohesive! The novelty songs
give you a brief respite between the pummelling of the other tunes.
9/10 in my books!
the novelty songs belonged as bsides IMHO.
I kind of agree. I love them on their own but they sort of come out of nowhere on the album. I'll probably be used to it after a few more listens.
Quote from: LuckMach3 on November 07, 2013, 03:20:59 PM
Quote from: FartLips on November 06, 2013, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: anaconda on November 06, 2013, 10:16:27 PM
I think the whole album is very cohesive! The novelty songs
give you a brief respite between the pummelling of the other tunes.
9/10 in my books!
the novelty songs belonged as bsides IMHO.
I kind of agree. I love them on their own but they sort of come out of nowhere on the album. I'll probably be used to it after a few more listens.
I think this is why i really like this album, you got some silly songs, some doomy sludge songs and some weirder stuff it's an all round neat mix and id does flow well together!
Cranking this sum'bitch right now! Love it. The artwork is great too - smashed cars, & goats. What more could you want in album artwork? I'll probably still listen to the AmRep 2012 4 track CD. I like that those tracks are split up and in different order here. The mix seems a little different.
Stump Farmer is a classic. Great album. Stripped down Melvins with a small dab of HAT electronics.
Anyone know if Buzz is playing through one of these amps these days? :lol:
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When is it out on cd?
Quote from: (the) flutter nuts on November 08, 2013, 02:22:38 PM
Quote from: Schnabster on November 08, 2013, 02:17:38 PM
When is it out on cd?
this past tuesday
Just gonna finish of eaten these burgers, then its lauf kauf, or just me dozing 8n 4he sofa, trying to stay awake for some episodes of The Unit. But I will buy.
Quote from: (the) Razor on November 08, 2013, 03:41:49 AM
Stump Farmer is a classic. Great album. Stripped down Melvins with a small dab of HAT electronics.
Anyone know if Buzz is playing through one of these amps these days? :lol:
(http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/marshall_mini_amp.jpg)
All the guitars on Earth's "Earth 2 Special Low Frequency Version" were recorded using those tiny Marshalls.
:shock:
Quote from: Fureon Nectarmoon on October 30, 2013, 05:07:36 AM
Quote from: Bigval on October 30, 2013, 12:17:14 AM
Where is everyone hearing this album yet, I thought it didn't come out until next month?
Quote from: black stallion on October 29, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/ (http://pitchfork.com/advance/271-tres-cabrones/)
Here, an official stream.
I never listen to leaks as a matter of principle.
That pisses me off, sit down today to finally listen to the album as the weekends is when I listen to music and the stream has been pulled!
My 2-cents . . . more Melvins greatness. They keep changing it up and it's all great. No complaints. Keep it coming !
What a fun album!!! Dogs and cattle prods and I told you I was crazy are my top picks. I like the silly songs too.
It sure does make me miss Dale behind the kit. Even so, I likey!!
Oh man 'i told you I was crazy ' is great that first part - damn! Buzz' gotta do a whole tg style album. All electronics, synths and circuts... Man typing on phones sucks
! Moo
I want to see a follow up: tres putas!
http://www.popmatters.com/review/176210-melvins-tres-cabrones/ (http://www.popmatters.com/review/176210-melvins-tres-cabrones/)
A review of Tres Cabrones.
I have heard nothing but good things about this record. Then I bought it. Yep, it's great. Love the Walter Cronkite references. My only complaint: They should have covered a Black Flag song
"Dogs & Cattle Prods" rules all. Any Melvins lineup needs to play this live.
Oh bliss, bliss and heaven... Oh, it was gorgeousness and gorgeousity made flesh... This album, known by the common parlance as TRES CABRONES, with sounds like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now... I knew such lovely music as this.
cabrones is like black flag but better! & holy toledo that's saying something
Holy guacamole!
Quote from: Brooklyns Finest PoonTang on November 11, 2013, 03:18:03 PM
I have heard nothing but good things about this record. Then I bought it. Yep, it's great. Love the Walter Cronkite references. My only complaint: They should have covered a Black Flag song
yeah a groovy blending of the beginning of Your Last Affront into the main riff & solo from 3 Nights and then the riff Ginn really lets ring out in the start of Account for What. Sprinkle in some digital bee bop solo double whammyage, hit em wit the Jealous Again riff JUST ONE TIME THOUGH! and then just play the Iron Man main riff for 30 some-odd minutes with sound clips from apocalypse now popping up randomly. K-BO! das CROVAAAAA! never done. 2013. Rock & Roll Baby
holy frijoles!
bought it from Amazong tonight, just finishing up my first listen on the cloud player on a shitty PC speaker at work.
first impressions are good. I really like it. like everyone is saying, Cattle Prod and Crazy are reeeeallly good. im liking the way the older songs are mixed in with the album as well.
cant wait to get the CD in my hands.
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Still haven't received my copy from Amazon! I guess I should use my free download at this point.
Quote from: GrimReaper on November 13, 2013, 03:20:23 AM
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Still haven't received my copy from Amazon! I guess I should use my free download at this point.
Really? I got mine from them on Friday. Did you check your shipping tracking?
Quote from: FartLips on November 06, 2013, 10:07:57 PM
Quote from: 119 on November 06, 2013, 08:51:09 PM
Some of the tracks are good but some are just too hokey and throwaway tracks. JMO.
you're fired!
Yeah, I guess I had to be "that guy." I understand the whole Captain Beefheart metal description of their music and it's a wonderful album. No real complaints about it.
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on November 11, 2013, 06:52:11 PM
"Dogs & Cattle Prods" rules all. Any Melvins lineup needs to play this live.
totally.
Dogs ends on a Zeppelin III riffage the last a couple of minutes. :D
this album is so good
This whole album is fantastic... Really well done.
I Love the whole thing but every time "I Told You I Was Crazy" comes on I play it a few extra times. New favorite of the moment.
i can't tell which song i like more. City Dump,American Cow,Dogs and Cattle Prods,Psychodelic Haze and I Told You I Was Crazy are all in my top list. Dale did some killer bass lines!
Who's that singing on "I told you"?
Buzz?
of course it's Buzz at the start. Although, maybe Dale? pops in around 3:56 and continues until the finish.
Yeah, the second part. It doesn't sound like Dale. You never know with these cabrones.
Definitely doesn't sound like Dale.
Did they get Mike to sing? Or maybe they did some digital processing.
Quote from: Fureon Nectarmoon on November 15, 2013, 03:00:28 PM
Definitely doesn't sound like Dale.
Did they get Mike to sing? Or maybe they did some digital processing.
Yes, Mike did some singing on a few tracks.
Ok Guys I cant take it no more! Im gonna go youtube these Tracks! AhhhGHrrr Help me!!! :toke:
Nostalgia Rides on Greasy punk rock Wings! 8)
Daring Dale is a dirty Danger daddy!
It's good to see a positive review for the band. Good to see someone out there gets it.
I figured I would wade in here with my own review. I own everything by the band,
most of their side projects and I've seen them live here in Phoenix fifteen times since 1994.
In my order of favorite songs;
1-Doctor Mule-this song is top notch. Appreciate that it was released on the website earlier this year. Great groove and crunch, very weird lyrics, vocals and melodies with lots of strange keyboard and hand claps.
2-City Dump
6-Psychedelic Haze
9-Stump Farmer-at first these three songs seem to be the same song, or a variation of the same song. No complaints ,these are the the type of Melvins songs that have fueled my addiction to this band for almost two decades. Continuing in the vein of "Leon Vs. The Revolution", "A Growing Disgust" from the Melvins lite release last year.
5-Dogs & Cattle Prods-much like the previous four songs this one kicks ass, but also features some things that I've never heard in a Melvins song before. A lead guitar melody playing along with the vocal line, albeit with a heavy dose of effects on the vocals to avoid being mistaken for the Beatles. The song clocks in at almost nine minutes, and plays in three movements with a first two minutes that is more conventional, five minutes where the song slows down devolving into an acoustic guitar outro that finally goes lo-fi for the last two minutes. This song gets better every time I hear it.
3- American Cow- same as 2, 6, 9, but much slower with a guitar melody that howls like a wolf ,menacing your village.
8- I Told You I Was Crazy- Seven minute opus that starts with a slow intro of organ playing a waltz or something. This song picks up heaviness after two minutes, but continues at the slow pace that makes it all work so well. The new "Shevil".
11- Walter's Lips
12- Stick 'Em Up Bitch -Very adequate punk covers that would have fit in nicely with the others
on "Everybody Loves Sausages", earlier this year.
4-Tie My Pecker To A Tree,
7- 99 Bottles Of Beer
10- In The Army Now- These three are silly, as I expected, but very solid arrangements
that make them rewarding to listen to at a minute each. So there you have it.
Vocals, lyrics, guitar, bass, drums, songwriting- all get five stars in my book.
A very impressive effort from all members, even if the rhythm section is unconventional.
Plus most of the vocals are just Buzz, for all the fans who lament the way the "Big Hair Lineup" "sounds like a barber shop quartet"(not me, for the record).
So go buy this record. Now. What were you going to buy instead? Food? Beer?!!
Buzz came up with some killer vocal lines on this album
so my dad and sister both bought my mum the new katy perry album for her birthday last week, so she needed to take one back to shop and exchange it.
not wanted anything she exchange it for this new melvins album.
guy in shop "we've never had anyone exchange katy perry for melvins before".
so anyway, ill have it for xmas, so until then, i dont know what any of you are talking about.
Quote from: oldernie on November 16, 2013, 09:46:18 AM
guy in shop "we've never had anyone exchange katy perry for melvins before".
Haha, that's funny :P
This album just sounds like pure fun -- I love it. I told you I was crazy is my favorite track. Reminds me a bit of the anit-vermon seed with a side of goggles, but not really. Just echoes that era for me a bit.
you mean * Anti-VermIN.
This music makes me tearful and nostalgic for True punk rock baby.
Reminds me of the 70s-80s, you know, when people were either living on planet metal-head or shoving safety pins through their scrotums and breaking beer bottles and shaving swastikas into their Drugged out noggins..yup good old days.
young, wild, living at home with your parents and not even out of highschool.
I should say not. :) because I dont know what AARP stands for.
I like I told you I was crazy so much that I skip it when it comes on. I'm hoping ill forget about it and stumble back upon it later.
FINALLY GOT IT AND LOVE IT!!!
My favourites are Walter´s lips and You´re in the army now :D
Quote from: drumfreak:) on November 19, 2013, 02:44:58 PM
FINALLY GOT IT AND LOVE IT!!!
Don't you mean, you FREAKED out?
Maybe....
I jumped around in my house for like....20 minutes?...;)
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That ... "Make those donuts w/ extra grease ..." a Simpsons quote or something?
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on November 20, 2013, 10:17:28 PM
That ... "Make those donuts w/ extra grease ..." a Simpsons quote or something?
Pop-O-Pies - The White EP 6. Fascists Eat Donuts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA6uR7sglkE#)
yeah, I knew it was a P-O-P cover ... never heard the original though. Sez P-O-P w/ Buzz in the notes ... just figured the last part was Buzzo's thing ... sounds like something from the Simpsons ... and knowing how he loves the Simpsons ...
Psychodelic Haze reminds me of 'War Of The Super Bikes' era Meatmen
Quote from: (PAUL) on November 13, 2013, 04:13:56 PM
Quote from: GrimReaper on November 13, 2013, 03:20:23 AM
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Still haven't received my copy from Amazon! I guess I should use my free download at this point.
Really? I got mine from them on Friday. Did you check your shipping tracking?
Still awaiting. Here's the status:
In transit
Fedex Smartpost Martinsburg WV
Package has left the carrier facility - November 5, 2013 7:53:20 PM
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on November 21, 2013, 01:28:40 AM
yeah, I knew it was a P-O-P cover ... never heard the original though. Sez P-O-P w/ Buzz in the notes ... just figured the last part was Buzzo's thing ... sounds like something from the Simpsons ... and knowing how he loves the Simpsons ...
Psychodelic Haze reminds me of 'War Of The Super Bikes' era Meatmen
I'm still waiting for Matt Groening to get off his ass and get Sideshow Buzz (Sideshow Bob's
evil good twin) to make an appearance on the Simpsons.
Quote from: deatheats on November 21, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on November 21, 2013, 01:28:40 AM
yeah, I knew it was a P-O-P cover ... never heard the original though. Sez P-O-P w/ Buzz in the notes ... just figured the last part was Buzzo's thing ... sounds like something from the Simpsons ... and knowing how he loves the Simpsons ...
Psychodelic Haze reminds me of 'War Of The Super Bikes' era Meatmen
I'm still waiting for Matt Groening to get off his ass and get Sideshow Buzz (Sideshow Bob's evil good twin) to make an appearance on the Simpsons.
Might get me to start watching again.
Quote from: rictus on November 21, 2013, 01:13:14 PM
Quote from: deatheats on November 21, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on November 21, 2013, 01:28:40 AM
yeah, I knew it was a P-O-P cover ... never heard the original though. Sez P-O-P w/ Buzz in the notes ... just figured the last part was Buzzo's thing ... sounds like something from the Simpsons ... and knowing how he loves the Simpsons ...
Psychodelic Haze reminds me of 'War Of The Super Bikes' era Meatmen
I'm still waiting for Matt Groening to get off his ass and get Sideshow Buzz (Sideshow Bob's evil good twin) to make an appearance on the Simpsons.
Might get me to start watching again.
They could do a whole episode of the two just laughing back and fourth :lol: :lol: :lol:
While I'm not 100% on everything here I certainly applaud the overall wackiness of the proceedings ... nutty shit indeed! Sometimes it works. Sometimes not so much. Regardless I dig that they walk the outskirts.
Buzz's current flashes of Vai-ness (as in Steve) are in turns threatening and hilarious ... great stuff! Lots of seemingly effect drenched and processed wacked out solos and melody lines ... which seems weird to begin with ... not a lot of that in the canon ... but here it's all over the place.
I was never big on that 1st. '83 ep ... ok I suppose ... pretty straight up rock ... but in the mix here I've garnered a new appreciation ... they foil nicely in the running order. With the weird songs that pad them out bringing out and high lighting different hues.
The running order flows great ... nice push and pull of gravity and ridiculousness ... works really well.
best bites ...
I Told You I Was Crazy - masterpiece theater ... music, instrumentation, vocals, production, mood ... chilling. Easily my fave on here and the biggest surprise upon first listen. With all the "rawk" they've been bringing the last few years this really jumped out.
99 Bottles - Man that part where they sing "99 bottles of beer, 99 bottles of ..." all whiny a capella ... that's gold, the best.
City Dump - Classic Melvins stomp und drang ... dig the drumming on this one alot, killer groove and great fills & flourishes. Buzz sounds nasty and pissed! Great song title.
American Cow - Nice flow ... slow and low ... sick guitar bends snaking all over ... Buzz sounds like a smarmy asshole on this one ... ha ha ha!
Stick 'Em Up Bitch - Still haven't heard the original. The opening riff is killer shit kicking boots! Is Buzz singing "What's Wrong/I'm One with the leash/the cane"? "What's Wrong/I'm One with the beast/the cave"? Whatever, they're kicking all kinds of shit at and it sounds nasty and mean! And that outro ... pure campfire sing along fun!
Got it and it's great. :D
Every time New melvins comes out and I realize my collection ends back around bride screamed murder and I dont even have freak puke on hand..I die a little bit inside.
Thank god I got my hands on sausages.
Quote from: Dumpster D on November 24, 2013, 07:45:21 PM
Every time New melvins comes out and I realize my collection ends back around bride screamed murder and I dont even have freak puke on hand..I die a little bit inside.
Thank god I got my hands on sausages.
TMI!!!!
Ok so I got this two weeks ago and haven't had time to post. I was semi pessimistic about this release as I own over half the tracks on various vinyls already. I wasn't sure that the few tracks I hadn't heard would wow me....boy was I wrong! "Dogs and Cattle Prods"....holy shit! What crazy awesome track! It almost sounds like they recorded the first part and kept coming up with cool ideas and adding on. Love this track! Also, "I told You I was Crazy", another killer track and I love the organ at the beginning. I believe that is Toshi? I like when they utilize him on keys. All that being said, I do love the Cd as whole and the way all the tracks work together, even the ones I've been listening to for over a year now. It's nice to hear everything in the context of one album. Dan Halen is giving Tres Cabrones three thumbs up!
^ It's such an awesome album. "Dogs & Cattle Prods" and "I Told You I Was Crazy" are probably my two favorites...
Also pretty sure that is Buzz on Synth all over the album. Especially on the intro to "I Told You.."
i honestly think this is one of the best things they released in the recent years
Have to admit I don't think much of it. I still really like the Melvins 1983 EP those songs are good but a few of the songs on the album are just silly and obvious filler due to a lack of material. Dr Mule is the worst opening album song I've ever heard.
Aside from a few songs on ELS the only releases I've really liked since NWB are the B&B EP and the 1983 EP. I'd like to see the Melvins concentrate on EP's in future without the need to pad out an album's length.
Quote from: Bigval on December 01, 2013, 07:04:10 PM
Have to admit I don't think much of it. I still really like the Melvins 1983 EP those songs are good but a few of the songs on the album are just silly and obvious filler due to a lack of material. Dr Mule is the worst opening album song I've ever heard.
Aside from a few songs on ELS the only releases I've really liked since NWB are the B&B EP and the 1983 EP. I'd like to see the Melvins concentrate on EP's in future without the need to pad out an album's length.
I would prefer them to work on full albums myself, hopefully without filler tracks.
Anything with those doods from B.B. is pretty rad, (prolly my favourites)
Trevor Dunn. Rad.
1983 , still pretty Rad.
Full albums help save me about 5 million dollars on individual songs over a billion vinyl ep's that are a pain to go switch all the time.
My full albums like Bride, Nude, Freak, Lysol , Honky , Stag ( ! )
also get way more play than any of the 7"s . that's for sure.
Freak Puke is probably their best album of the recent modern era!
But I also love Tres Cabrones! Does that make me a fool???????
I'm a sucker for variety and the Melvins always surprise me!
Quote from: anaconda on December 01, 2013, 07:46:49 PM
Freak Puke is probably their best album of the recent modern era!
But I also love Tres Cabrones! Does that make me a fool???????
I'm a sucker for variety and the Melvins always surprise me!
i was surprised by the amount of filler in the record. Army and bottles should have stayed e.p. material. Crazy is one of the coolest songs they've done in a decade and I would have loved to hear more songs in that direction.
Quote from: Bigval on December 01, 2013, 07:04:10 PM
Have to admit I don't think much of it.
I think that there's a new Stone Temple Pilots album coming out soon, so you should be good.
I'm gonna stab Farty in a dark alley! How's that for a surprise!!! :lol:
Quote from: anaconda on December 01, 2013, 08:59:23 PM
I'm gonna stab Farty in a dark alley! How's that for a surprise!!! :lol:
just keep it one stab on each side.
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Quote from: Bigval on December 01, 2013, 07:04:10 PM
Have to admit I don't think much of it.
I think that there's a new Stone Temple Pilots album coming out soon, so you should be good.
Don't get upset and if you remember me from the STP thread you would also know I don't give a rats about post-Weiland STP.
FUCK the STP.
I love Tres Cabrones. That being said I think Freak Puke and Bulls and Bees were both on another level. I do miss Cody and Jared. Would like to hear some new four piece stuff again.
Quote from: Dan_Halen on December 03, 2013, 09:24:01 PM
I love Tres Cabrones. That being said I think Freak Puke and Bulls and Bees were both on another level. I do miss Cody and Jared. Would like to hear some new four piece stuff again.
I don't know, I think they're on the same level.
As for four piece, personally I'd like to hear some new
five piece stuff now, with Big Biz
and Trevor.
Buzz has confirmed in an interview that he does want to do it.
Wonder if they will work on more noise and industrial style heavy shit in the future. :)
Not that theres anything wrong with whatever they are working on and doing now of course.
Quote from: Dumpster D on December 05, 2013, 12:41:58 PM
Wonder if they will work on more noise and industrial style heavy shit in the future. :)
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Quote from: Dumpster D on December 05, 2013, 12:41:58 PM
Wonder if they will work on more noise and industrial style heavy shit in the future. :)
Please Jesus, let's hope so.
Quote from: Dumpster D on December 05, 2013, 12:41:58 PM
Wonder if they will work on more noise and industrial style heavy shit in the future. :)
I certainly hope so. Meanwhile we can give The Maggot another spin.
Colossus of destiny part II :D......err...I mean..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Quote from: Dumpster D on December 06, 2013, 04:46:49 AM
Colossus of destiny part II :D......err...I mean..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
That would be awesome.
I am hoping that a certain Synthesizer ends up on tour and we get treated to "I Told You I was Crazy" and Maybe, Just Maybe...
"The Fool, The Meddling Idiot" [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o<
Quote from: Dumpster D on December 06, 2013, 04:46:49 AM
Colossus of destiny part II :D......err...I mean..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
you want to keep the drums out of this? =;
Quote from: jonE5 on December 06, 2013, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Dumpster D on December 06, 2013, 04:46:49 AM
Colossus of destiny part II :D......err...I mean..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
That would be awesome.
I am hoping that a certain Synthesizer ends up on tour and we get treated to "I Told You I was Crazy" and Maybe, Just Maybe...
"The Fool, The Meddling Idiot" [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o<
uuuuhhhhh, that is probably my favorite Melvins' song of all time, although you only need to use a slide and insane amounts of distortion for the bass during the intro...... now that I think about it, a synth for the final part would be amazing, too bad they have never played the entire song live, just like "Let it all be", for example.
It made me Pull out the Mangled Demos and Crank it up! :P
Review from Blabbermouth, they gave it an 8 out of 10:
30 years in the life and what a mondo bizarro ride it's been for the MELVINS. It's only appropriate they mark the occasion with a distorto-huffing nutjob album featuring the 1983 lineup. Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover reunite with original drummer Mike Dillard for the sometimes messy, always loud "Tres Cabrones", a splooging rawk party catered specially for MELVINS muties.
Sampling the album's gonzo liner notes scored with mangled cars and a hilarious portfolio of grinning goats, the immediate impression of "Tres Cabrones" is this played strictly for kicks. Four songs in, the out-of-nowhere hoedown hooliganism staked by the MELVINS' hike of the raunchy camp classic "Tie My Pecker to a Tree" busts up any sense of uprightness to this album. For a moment, you almost think the MINUTEMEN revived D. Boon and got back together to hit the stoner trail. From this point, it's a safe assumption "Tres Cabrones" is going to ring every bit the car wreck the packaging implies. That's largely to the good.
Crover shifts over to bass and supplements "Tres Cabrones" with extra percussion, King Buzzo wrangles every oozing squawk he can out of his frets and Mike Dillard comes to this goofball gala with his chops on full display. Osborne wrote ten new songs for "Tres Cabrones", splicing them with nerdy and gut-busting rips on "traditional American folk songs" (as cited by the liner notes) including "Tie My Pecker to a Tree", "99 Bottles of Beer" and "You're in the Army Now". The latter is especially comical with the ensemble chanting "bitch, bitch, you son of a bitch!" with humping drums and nutty static assisting the trudging hilarity.
Many songs on "Tres Cabrones" are sludge-crushed ditties such as "Doctor Mule", "City Dump", "Psychodelic Haze" and "Stump Farmer" that will ring like raucous pleasure pills to longtime fans. The old BLACK FLAG and FLIPPER fuzz-dragging ethos that first inspired the MELVINS are back at work here, only with more accouterments such as swarming synths and other assorted aural flotsam smudged into the tunes. "City Dump" is one of the meatiest songs on the album and should emerge as an immediate fan favorite.
The seventies era of KISS plays a hand in the grinding "Dogs and Cattle Prods" until the distortion is turned down minus some rear filters while Osborne lays down a ZEPPELIN-esque acoustic line that morphs and slows through quirky child's piano lines and a mucky deconstruction to its brittle finish. Afterwards, "Psychodelic Haze" hacks away with Dale Crover's punctuated bass whumps and King Buzzo's reeling guitar gasps that pull in a sliver of Ozzy Osbourne's "Believer" as part of the song's primary melody. The irony of Buzz Osborne's twisted homage is hardly lost here.
Expect more absurdity on "99 Bottles of Beer", which wraps on a looped "beer" mantra accompanied by chunky instrumentation, leading into the completely bonkers "I Told You I Was Crazy". Instigated by shrill stylaphone screeches from Osborne and a subsequent demonic doom march, there's more than a bit of honesty playing into the song's title. Osborne and Crover jerk every malevolent tone they can through a prolonged period of unhinged strings and electronics as Mike Dillard lays down a sluggish beat ushering the ear-gouging bedlam around him. The Pong-esque blipping at the end of the song marks a point of salutation to the MELVINS' first slogs out of the Atari age.
"Walter's Lips" (also a nod back to the band's formative years as seen through the omnipresence of late famed reporter Walter Cronkite) exhibits a gleeful punk ploy hijacked straight out of early English punk, i.e. THE VIBRATORS, THE ADVERTS and SHAM 69. It thumps heartily along as one the album's gnarliest jams, while "Stick 'em Up Bitch" steps on the gas a bit, staying in classic punk mode and taking "Tres Cabrones" home on a high note. Dale Crover rolls some impressive winding lines beneath Buzz Osborne's humming distortion and Mike Dillard's tapping tempo.
Stripping down the dense layers of more-recent albums such as "(A) Senile Animal", "Nude with Boots" and "Freak Puke" for this way-fun bro-down from the MELVINS' Class of '83, "Tres Cabrones" is chaos personified. However, Osborne, Crover and Dillard do kick a lot of ass while spreading their frequently shambolic audile goo. The intentionally-slipshod clapping at the end of "Doctor Mule" affirms early-on that "Tres Cabrones" takes itself as seriously as a Friday night crank pull. Nonetheless, for all of the lunatic fringe spread throughout this album, it does tighten up more often than it doesn't and it's sure to be received giddily by MELVINS aficionados.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/tres-cabrones/#Qb8bU8OjCfumlJLJ.99 (http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/tres-cabrones/#Qb8bU8OjCfumlJLJ.99)
Quote from: jonE5 on December 06, 2013, 12:15:30 PM
I am hoping that a certain Synthesizer ends up on tour and we get treated to "I Told You I was Crazy" and Maybe, Just Maybe...
"The Fool, The Meddling Idiot" [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o<
I am praying
any synthesizer ends up on tour. Be it that Make Noise thing or a toy piano, I just desperately want the Melvins to get a keyboard player, at least on tour. It opens up a lot of possibilities.
Believe it or not, I haven't listened to it yet because I'm waiting for Christmas and it's right there in my closet along with the deluxe edition of Mad Season's Above and the AmRep 25th Anniversary Bash compilation CD.
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Have to admit I don't think much of it.
I think that there's a new Stone Temple Pilots album coming out soon, so you should be good.
Don't get upset and if you remember me from the STP thread you would also know I don't give a rats about post-Weiland STP.
OK, because you do give a rat's ass about any era of STP, your opinion on Tres Cabrones means about nothing.
Tres Cabrones is amazing from start to finish. Another great Melvins record in my opinion. Not sure why people think any of it is filler. Melvins have embraced covers and comedy since the beginning of their career - Love Theme from Kiss on Ozma anyone?
Love Thing!! I think they played that one straight though,
not for any comic effect. And they nailed it.
I finally got my mits on this album on Saturday. Was out of town when it got released but finally made my to Green Noise records to pick it up. Only given it one listen so far, but I'm liking what I'm hearing. I love the vocals on Doctor Mule and just the overall lighthearted vibe of the album.
Will be blasting it again on the way home from work today.
Really wanna cop this. I've only heard American Cow. Which drives my gf nuts when I play it every night 8)
melvins albums often have to gestate for me. for HAT, NWB, TBSM, FP, and now tres cabrones, there was some barrier that i couldn't get through initially, even though i listened to them repeatedly and enjoyed them at superficial levels, then at some point i am allowed entry and it's like i'm hearing it for the first time. anyone else get that? its odd but cool.
anyway, now that i get it or whatever, tres cabrones is another fresh reinvention of the band. great stuff. i miss dale on drums, but getting a new perspective in that position allowed for some things to happen that wouldn't have otherwise, and that's pretty cool. considering the shoes he had to fill, matt does an admirable job. hearing dale's take on bass is pretty cool, too.
Quote from: acid policy on December 10, 2013, 03:56:02 PM
melvins albums often have to gestate for me. for HAT, NWB, TBSM, FP, and now tres cabrones, there was some barrier that i couldn't get through initially, even though i listened to them repeatedly and enjoyed them at superficial levels, then at some point i am allowed entry and it's like i'm hearing it for the first time. anyone else get that? its odd but cool.
i had that with the 3 BB full lengths. it feels so good when listening to them now. meanwhile they turned into true melvins classics.
Quote from: Stonergrunge on December 08, 2013, 01:58:22 PM
Believe it or not, I haven't listened to it yet because I'm waiting for Christmas
:lol:
Yes, I know, it sounds ridiculous but it's true.
Youre not the only one, I plan to see if theres a copy collecting dust next to BSM over in the Belleville mall, during my next Christmas shopping Excursion, I plan to treat myself this holiday, after the Year dumpsters had he needs him some Melvins 83.
Since im too lazy to check or re-read every page of this thread.... is the version of Physhco-delic Haze extended on the CD vs the original 10" version?
Quote from: Dan_Halen on December 14, 2013, 07:13:40 AM
Since im too lazy to check or re-read every page of this thread.... is the version of Physhco-delic Haze extended on the CD vs the original 10" version?
I don't think so, it is mastered better on the CD as compared to the 10" though.
Wait a minute, is there a difference in length between the CD and the vinyl version of "Psycho-delic Haze"?
No real difference in length. The song ends at 4:06 (in different ways, but at the same time) but the EP version has 5 seconds of silence afterwards, so it's technically 4:11.
Tres Cabrones version is mastered differently and has some additions.
The final part is no longer just drum 'n bass. It has stylophone and screwed-up pitched-up vocals from verses playing over it.
Plus you can hear some sort of sped-up chatter that might be from the ending of Tommy Goes Berserk.
Other differences from the EP:
* New bass melody on Stick 'Em Up Bitch.
* You're In The Army Now has less reverb.
That's what I know.
Listening to City Dump, I'm pretty sure that's not Dillard on drums, but rather Dale and Coady. The "ASA" flow is there and you can hear left and right channels.
If I'm wrong. Then fire Dale and Coady because he can obviously cover for both very well. :lol:
Quote from: (the) Razor on December 15, 2013, 01:44:00 AM
Listening to City Dump, I'm pretty sure that's not Dillard on drums, but rather Dale and Coady. The "ASA" flow is there and you can hear left and right channels.
If I'm wrong. Then fire Dale and Coady because he can obviously cover for both very well. :lol:
Mike's playing the main beat, and he and Dale added more drums on top of it. Coady isn't on the record at all.
It does have an ASA style to it though, I never would have thought that, but you're right.
Every time I listen to Tres Cabrones I get thirsty.
4-kids-daddy, the Bergen Berzerker Schnabster finally got the chance to buy Tres Carbones, together With Everybody loves sausages, at the best record shop in Norway Apollon. So now it spins and spins, or more correctly both records spins and spins, and it`s yet again clear why I hold Melvins the best rock band ever. My 3 Kindergarten-going gals loves it too!
I JUST got this tonight same place I got Sausages, HMV, Fifteen years ago this was unthinkable for 14.99. :?
Alls I can say after listening to it on the way home to myself is woah, I cant say anything to this.
The Insanity IS the Genius.
Theres one Synth sound Im stumped on on track 8 for now, The Psychic TV sounding beggining, and the heavy doom middle that cuts to a sketchy oldschool sequence.
I tried to get them to put it on at the store. :P
Quote from: Dumpster D on February 27, 2014, 10:12:12 PM
Theres one Synth sound Im stumped on on track 8 for now, The Psychic TV sounding beggining, and the heavy doom middle that cuts to a sketchy oldschool sequence.
8)
Im really Really REALLY Loving this Album a lot right now. Its Great!
Quote from: Dumpster D on February 28, 2014, 10:11:32 PM
Im really Really REALLY Loving this Album a lot right now. Its Great!
What took you so long? Is it just because you live in Rural Canada?
Yeah, is that so hard to believe that I live in a true white wasteland, honestly... :?
BTW the EGC guitar sounds different on this album, its crunchier too.
what guitar is Buzz mostly using on this album, I reckon its one of those Clear Ampeg Looking ones. 8)
I know I really should just be ordering shit like you guys by now...I know.
Quote from: Dumpster D on March 02, 2014, 03:51:58 PM
I know I really should just be ordering shit like you guys by now...I know.
:P just happy for you. I gave it a spin this morning. Very excellent, yet weird, like Stag.
Quote from: Dumpster D on March 02, 2014, 03:43:43 PM
BTW the EGC guitar sounds different on this album, its crunchier too.
what guitar is Buzz mostly using on this album, I reckon its one of those Clear Ampeg Looking ones. 8)
He uses a whole range of guitars in the studio. EGC, Les Pauls, PRS, Fenders......
Theres a lot of Very efficiently Recycled melvins riffage on this album.
Dogs and Cattleprods is totally COC, and Then theres a verse riff that also is right out of the Dale Crover EP.
And some stuff that is Bride screamed murder, and Bulls and Bees etc.
Tie my pecker was a good call too!
A-heeeeee
For some Reason, when I hear Tie my pecker To a tree I think of DC. :lol:
Quote from: Dumpster D on March 13, 2014, 09:22:52 AM
For some Reason, when I hear Tie my pecker To a tree I think of DC. :lol:
So Do the Melvins. And the local Sheriff. And his Parole Officer......
dont fergit the deputee. hee-ahh-hee-a-hee!!!
Quote from: Dumpster D on March 13, 2014, 09:48:54 AM
dont fergit the deputee. hee-ahh-hee-a-hee!!!
Barney Fife? One bullet, in his pocket?
i've been waiting a goddamn long time for another shipment on this album to come through CD source
or even used
until i can sit and enjoy the full album
straight through
no commercials
or advertisements
i can't listen to it
so my question is
how good is it?
Quote from: Satchel Paige on April 13, 2014, 11:03:53 PM
i've been waiting a goddamn long time for another shipment on this album to come through CD source
or even used
until i can sit and enjoy the full album
straight through
no commercials
or advertisements
i can't listen to it
so my question is
how good is it?
very good..almost better than the matetrial with BB
Tres Cabrones in vinyl format... It's been over a 2 year conquest but well worth it. :D
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g99/jonthedj/926198F6-1E52-4654-88FF-856DF6F7DFB4_zpswkj3mkyu.jpg)
Congrats! Only took 6 discs! :D
Quote from: meezer on July 06, 2014, 05:45:51 PM
Congrats! Only took 6 discs! :D
Don't ask about Everybody Love Sausages then! :shock:
I really Enjoy that album and have the 1983 10" from Haze but wouldn't it be cool to have the whole album???
This fucking album. I love it. I listenned to it last night on a long metro ride home and loved it. There are some fucking gems on this bad boy.
Well, after listening to it some more times I think it´s...well not that good that I thought it was after one listen.
It just....I don´t know....it just isn´t as good as Freak Puke for example. It´s mostly midtempo classicrockish stuff that doesn´t get me into the album as much as it should. I don´t say that the whole album is bad but it´s definetly not one of their best works and it could have been a lot better in my opinion.
And there´s something else that´s bugging me for quite some time. Why do every Melvins album from the BB era on sound basically the same? I really loved the double drumming sound from senile animal etc but I don´t get it why Dale has just transferred the sound to albums where he´s playing alone? I really love HAT and Bullhead for example because of their completely different sounding drums but since a senile animal they sound the same which is a real pity.. It´s the same with the guitar sound but only since everybody loves sausages. I mean I really love the cutting sound of EGC guitars but since they are on every single record after nude with boots, the sound is getting...old?
Yeah!
I like City dump and Doctor mule but theother tracks are...strange. Some of them sound like that they just HAD to be on it, no matter what eventually would come out.
Freak Puke is a great album in my opinion. And, in comparision to tres cabrones, really drags the listener into the songs.
I really hope, like you, that they will make something that I can love again. I have to admit that I really like Hold it in, though
I get what you both mean. I found hold it in to be different though. Dale is not the same anymore but there were glimpses of his old self with in Barcelona horseshoe pit. I think for the Melvin's to survive 30 years they have to change drumming style and guitar sound. Plus they are pushing 50 and don't have that teenage youth aggression that was so prevalent in their early 1983 career which they tried to emulate with tree cabrones
I think for Tres they said lets act and write like 18 year olds again. There's some goofy songs,
minimals leads, simple drumming and mostly basic riffs. If you listen to it with that concept in mind
it's a blast! and it's accurate for a 1983 basement band
Two words: Captain Comedown! 8)
True! they are channeling that '83 sound definitely!
Quote from: ))))(((( on June 07, 2015, 04:27:36 PM
Im not sure about the sound since NWB but i see what you mean. I agree completely with your analysis of Tres though. Don't get me wrong it has some songs i really like in the recent Melvins cannon (namely 'City Dump' and 'American Cow') but as a whole it feels a bit tossed off. The three "funny" tunes don't help the flow either. Im REALLY hoping that the band put out something i love again soon. 'Freak Puke' got close to that for me (bar it's last three songs) but everything else since NWB has been a let down (in one way or another) for me personally.
This goes between drumfreak's two previous posts on this date.
))))(((( will surely delete his post and make it look like the kid is talking to himself. #-o
Razor: I know that with an ongoing career of 30 years have to change your sound from time to time but if you compare bullhead and lysol, they sound completely different from eachother despite of both being recorded in - roughly- one year apart. Now take sausages and tres cabrones and they sound completely the same, while being recorded in quite the same amount of time like lysol and bullhead. And that is a real pity. One reason why I love the melvins is their changing studio sound and this has been taken away since a senile animal (drum sound) or nude with boots (guitar sound).
Conda: I read that buzz wanted to write songs that would fit with dillards drumming skills and I think that he wrote too easy songs with this in mind. The only song where he really shines through is walters lips and I know that they already played it 30 years ago but why didnt buzz hold on to this one and write some punkish songs for dillard? I just think that tres cabrones could be so much better with more..advanced drumming material than the 'standard' grooves.
thats the Melvins man! You get what you get! and you either love it or hate it!
I know, and i still love them to death for making awesome music and inspiring me more than anyone else!
Quote from: drumfreak:) on June 07, 2015, 06:53:06 PM
One reason why I love the melvins is their changing studio sound and this has been taken away since a senile animal (drum sound) or nude with boots (guitar sound).
I'd agree with this but I accept it for what it is. I'm not the biggest fan of the new "sound" in terms of tonality (is that a word?) but who am I to have an opinion when we are still getting quality music from these guys? I've just learnt to accept it and be thankful the Melvins aren't like the Stones :)
I think one reason is that in the old days they changed studios/engineers quite a bit but Toshi had been doing the last couple. Not sure if he still does their records, but it would be one reason why they all sound so similar in terms of tone. These days they probably even record at the same studio each release. In the early 90s they changed all the time. Just a theory though, I'm sure Anaconda will or someone will correct me!
Melvins are like running into an old girlfriend that I had a great relationship with. Time has gone by. They've changed, I've changed. Everything is different now but that unexplainable thing that made our relationship great is still there in flashes. There's a glimpse of what was and that feeling of, maybe - how great it could be again. But I know they have their own life to live and me mine.
Love me melvins, love me again....
Quote from: (the) Razor on June 07, 2015, 09:53:46 PM
These days they probably even record at the same studio each release.
totally, the last five records have been recorded in their jam space; known as 'Sound Of Sirens'
Quote from: DAYSTAR on June 07, 2015, 09:56:44 PM
Melvins are like running into an old girlfriend that I had a great relationship with. Time has gone by. They've changed, I've changed. Everything is different now but that unexplainable thing that made our relationship great is still there in flashes. There's a glimpse of what was and that feeling of, maybe - how great it could be again. But I know they have their own life to live and me mine.
Love me melvins, love me again....
Good post. =D>
Thanks Conda!
I felt the album was very listenable and it threw a couple of spanners in the works to the original sound. I remember listening to the "Dr Mule" Single and wondering if this was really buzz singing, it felt quite surreal. Additionally it changed up the formulas for regular Melvins song structuring. For instance I feel you could group "The Onions Make The Milk Taste Bad" and "The Bloated Pope" in the same category for structuring, as they both have an eerily similar groove/ feel. Songs like "Dogs and Cattleprods" and "I Told You I Was Crazy" feel different to anything they've ever done before (I'd love too see them done live too).
Just my opinion but, I don't feel as if this album is lesser just because of Dillard's drumming ability...Buzz and Dale still deliver the goods.
There are still losers claiming for the "good ol' days" of the melvins? Really? Get fucking real.
There are no "good ol' days" for the melvins. There are no "periods". Every new album is a new entity that lives within its own world and you philisitne dipshits can't get your head out of your asses enough to realize this.
How many fucking times does Buzz and Dale have to repeat that they have a long ass catalogue of riffs dating back YEARS. There are many songs that are released TODAY which were initially written during your bullshit assessment of the "good ol' days"
Finally, I think some of you know-it-all assholes neet a fucking reality check. I find it HILARIOUS, how some of you speak so liberally of the recordings and writting of the material as though you have any intimate knowledge of those processes.
You don't like an album, a song? Fine, how about just leaving it at that instead of pontificating and coming off as sorry cry baby know-it-alls.
Go fuck yourselves.
Calm the fuck down.
we just want to discuss an album here and why we like our dislike here so why dont you, if you have anything else to do besides telling other to go fuck themselves, just shut the hell up?
Btw buzz said in an interview that he wrote these songs with dillards drumming skills in mind so the riffs can be 30 years old but he still wrote songs for dillard.
Quote from: drumfreak:) on June 07, 2015, 04:15:43 PM
Why do every Melvins album from the BB era on sound basically the same? I really loved the double drumming sound from senile animal etc but I don´t get it why Dale has just transferred the sound to albums where he´s playing alone? I really love HAT and Bullhead for example because of their completely different sounding drums but since a senile animal they sound the same which is a real pity.. It´s the same with the guitar sound but only since everybody loves sausages. I mean I really love the cutting sound of EGC guitars but since they are on every single record after nude with boots, the sound is getting...old?
answer is: Toshi Kasai
I don't remember who made this design up ( Anaconda?) but whomever did, someone on eBay is trying to make some $ off of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELVINS-Tres-Cabrones-Album-Cover-POSTER-12x12-/221371944390?hash=item338acbcdc6
Quote from: Idlehanz on October 01, 2015, 08:52:44 PM
I don't remember who made this design up ( Anaconda?) but whomever did, someone on eBay is trying to make some $ off of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELVINS-Tres-Cabrones-Album-Cover-POSTER-12x12-/221371944390?hash=item338acbcdc6
Oh, I remember that. It's basically fan art, the guy that did it came on here and mentioned it, he's been selling it on ebay for a while.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on October 01, 2015, 09:30:26 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on October 01, 2015, 08:52:44 PM
I don't remember who made this design up ( Anaconda?) but whomever did, someone on eBay is trying to make some $ off of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELVINS-Tres-Cabrones-Album-Cover-POSTER-12x12-/221371944390?hash=item338acbcdc6
Oh, I remember that. It's basically fan art, the guy that did it came on here and mentioned it, he's been selling it on ebay for a while.
Ah, ok. I knew it was fan art but I couldn't remember whose. So many people get ripped off anymore. I didn't want to see anyone getting their art stolen.
"I told you I was crazy" is a great song! The electronic sounds set up the Melvins sludge so sweetly! More of this please!
love this one so much more than Working With God. could change with time and more listens but this one sounds like it has more purpose, more sense of urgency.
Quote from: vince furnier on May 15, 2021, 05:32:54 PM
this one sounds like it has more purpose, more sense of urgency.
Hmm i don't know about that. Maybe, maybe not im not sure. As you have done, i think it is interesting to compare the two though since they are somewhat their own separate things. Buzz said somewhere or other recently that he sees them as being interesting companion pieces. I suppose he approached 'Working With God' in terms of offering up something different to 'Tres Cabrones', but also something that could work alongside it. I suppose if we ever get another Melvins Lite record the same will occur there. It won't be just a Freak Puke Part 2.
Headsup: the recent ipecac vinyl reissue also got the haze treatment. This art edition of 100 goes up on shoxop this coming sunday.
Quote from: buddy holiday on July 04, 2023, 12:44:26 PM
Headsup: the recent ipecac vinyl reissue also got the haze treatment. This art edition of 100 goes up on shoxop this coming sunday.
Am i right in thinking that Tres Cabrones has never had a vinyl release before? I don't recall one.
it was released as limited art edition 7" records on am rep. i have some of them but not all of them.
That is correct...
Melvins 1983 10"
Melvins / Melvins 1983 sugar daddy split 12"
Gaylord 7"
Helmet split 7"
I told you I was crazy 7"
Amrep bash 13 10"
...that should be it.
I still think this is the best Melvins album of the last decade. Perfect blend of sludgy, punky, rockin' and goofy. All of it makes sense to the context of the Melvins and at the same time it doesn't make sense. This alum should have been serviceable at best but ended up being a banger.