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I’m beginning to think that “Nonetheless” is now one of my top 3 favourite albums from their career. Top tier, or elite-level, one might say.

#44 in the sales chart U.K not bad.

Straight_Talker wrote: Fri 31 May 2024, 1:56 pm I’m beginning to think that “Nonetheless” is now one of my top 3 favourite albums from their career. Top tier, or elite-level, one might say.

I totally agree. It may be lacking in bangers but, oh, the melodies, the lyrics. The power of maturity. I concur that the electronic side is a bit subdued (half of Narcissus beat is bongos, New London Boy beat is very similar to Only the wind), but I understand they wanted something radically different to the Price trilogy, which turned them into half Chemical Brothers half ABBA. And I think it worked beautifully. I like that they are versatile enough not to be tied to a specific sound or even synthesizers. Nonetheless is magnificent.

Swampy wrote: Sat 11 May 2024, 5:58 pm This might destroy their career.

On the contrary, they seem to be going through something of a renaissance in the public eye

But don't despair, Swampy. New Kids On The Block are back with a new album, should be right up your alley.

jasonjohn wrote: Sun 02 Jun 2024, 11:28 am

Swampy wrote: Sat 11 May 2024, 5:58 pm This might destroy their career.

On the contrary, they seem to be going through something of a renaissance in the public eye

But don't despair, Swampy. New Kids On The Block are back with a new album, should be right up your alley.

Ouch.

jasonjohn wrote: Sun 02 Jun 2024, 11:28 am

Swampy wrote: Sat 11 May 2024, 5:58 pm This might destroy their career.

On the contrary, they seem to be going through something of a renaissance in the public eye

So, is this their 3rd or 4th or even 5th "renaissance"?
0th: West End girls 1985 (after double failure of West End girls '84 and Oppor'85)
1st: Very - 1933 (well actually it's all about Go West, isn't it?)
2nd: Fundamental - 2006 (after failures of Nightlife and Release) or Yes/Brit Awards/Take That tour 2009/2010
3rd: Electric - 2013
4th: Nonetheless - 2024

So so far:
10 album tracks
6 new tracks (b-sides)
1 demo
1 radio mix
5 remixes

Not a bad catch....

telys wrote: Tue 04 Jun 2024, 12:31 pm So, is this their 3rd or 4th or even 5th "renaissance"?
0th: West End girls 1985 (after double failure of West End girls '84 and Oppor'85)
1st: Very - 1933 (well actually it's all about Go West, isn't it?)
2nd: Fundamental - 2006 (after failures of Nightlife and Release) or Yes/Brit Awards/Take That tour 2009/2010
3rd: Electric - 2013
4th: Nonetheless - 2024

Could probably include the period around the Brit Awards 2009?

I don't live over there, but the amount of glow they are receiving seems more open this time around?

Think it's something to do with age, and the age of the people reporting and interviewing (people seem to be fondly referring to them more?), but also this album just seems plain relatable

Maybe after covid, and with so much war and division brewing, people are more open to the yearning and earnestness of Nonetheless, and N&C have built up alot of respect to leverage this moment. I'm glad they didn't release a darker Fundy 2 like I'd hoped . (Although, the three tracks that reference oppression on Nonetheless do pack a punch - discretely yet pointedly)

I mean, sure, they're not a Taylor Swift level of billionaire street recognition; but they're certainly in the mix today. Am impressed by them as much as I've ever been.

telys wrote: Tue 04 Jun 2024, 12:32 pm So so far:
10 album tracks
6 new tracks (b-sides)
1 demo
1 radio mix
5 remixes

Not a bad catch....

10 album tracks
4 re-recordings
6 b-sides
1 demo
1 JP-only bonus track

Confirmed american grey vinyl is darker than european one.

le petit corbusier wrote: Fri 31 May 2024, 7:11 pm

Straight_Talker wrote: Fri 31 May 2024, 1:56 pm I’m beginning to think that “Nonetheless” is now one of my top 3 favourite albums from their career. Top tier, or elite-level, one might say.

I totally agree. It may be lacking in bangers but, oh, the melodies, the lyrics. The power of maturity. I concur that the electronic side is a bit subdued (half of Narcissus beat is bongos, New London Boy beat is very similar to Only the wind), but I understand they wanted something radically different to the Price trilogy, which turned them into half Chemical Brothers half ABBA. And I think it worked beautifully. I like that they are versatile enough not to be tied to a specific sound or even synthesizers. Nonetheless is magnificent.

If it's lacking bangers well the only one i can think of is Loneliness with it's catchy chorus but still it's not on their old level although not bad at all. What i would change for this album is to make it more funky i would replace Feel for I've got plans (involving you) and The Secret for Happiness to If Jesus had a sister. That would make that album much more interesting.

lalolalo wrote: Wed 05 Jun 2024, 3:12 am Confirmed american grey vinyl is darker than european one.

Ugh! Damn you!

#44 for the second week 6 weeks in the sales chart, not bad at all!

This album and the associated singles/bonus tracks are the strongest collective body of work the PSB have released in a very long time. I've been a fan since 1987 and always buy the albums when they come out. Usually, the later albums tend to drop off my radar after a while but this one is holding steady. I have a feeling it will join my "go to" albums and I love that.

Do we get a special edition on June 26th? It‘s got a new cat#. Or is it a mistake?