Carl1 Wrote:
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> Really Andrew?

Yes, really.

> The playing isn't anything special

It’s amazing.

> and the drum sound is too processed

No

> particular, being electric don't sound as good as
> they would had they been acoustic. There's almost
> a Leppard Hysteria sound to the drums and that
> isn't a fave sound of mine.
> I like the album but I find with H.E.A.T, their
> albums don't have a lot of staying power. I tend
> to play them 4 or 5 times and then they go in the
> pile.

I’ve played it a hundred times at least over 4 month period. I still love every song.

> II is too instant and whilst there are times when
> I need to listen to something like this I know
> it's not going to be in my favorite albums of the
> year list.
> I know they are hugely popular on here but to me
> they are just good enough to buy and I really
> don't get the adoration. They're a good band for
> sure but they are hardly the best thing since
> sliced bread.

I’d rather toast some HEAT than sliced bread.

> Personally I am far more impressed with the
> Waiting For Monday and Black Swan albums.

WFM is very safe and predictable. Enjoyable, but HEAT II is way beyond what most other bands are delivering.