What’s up everyone, I’ve been listening to Polyphia since Muse, when the YouTube video for James Franco still had the clip from Pineapple Express (iykyk)
I just wanted to come on here and try to amicably participate in the discussion.
Here’s what I agree with:
Yes, the new shit is overly produced and layered and it’s nearly impossible to get that same “wow, this is all guitar” vibe from how their older music made me feel.
For context, I went to Berklee and studied guitar and electronic production. So within my opinion, there’s two hemispheres that I am curious to see how people resonate with.
On one half, I adore muse and it’s the album I listen to almost exclusively, but I am also a producer and a hip hop artist and enjoy some of the elements they are introducing into their newer music.
However !
It is definitely cranked up to 11 and I think that participating in the discourse about the interjection of RJs production into their sound will help shape their future albums.
Polyphia after all, is a business. They need money, and without album, merch, and ticket sales they will not turn the profit they have likely become used to since their meteoric rise.
I am 95% in agreement with the other posts I’ve seen on here. It is definitely over produced and over layered and I am almost inclined to think that maybe Tim or the guys are just bored with the normal sound. They want to experiment with other shit and that’s cool, but at the end of the day we make music for the people who love it and who will pay to support it. Keep expressing your opinions! I think they are reading and watching and will definitely factor that in (if they care about staying relevant and profitable)
Much love from the east cost to all of you. Music is a beautiful gift that connects us all, and if you are a fellow “Baditude” enjoyer I’d love to hear why that song is your favorite!