pneu ❕Oct 29, 2019
marthI like ye but JiK is just in another league
It's really not even close.
Oct 29, 2019·1 replyits boring
just like ye is boring
OPOct 29, 2019·1 replywoofits boring
just like ye is boringlame take my man
- Oct 29, 2019·1 replyUIP
lame take my man
just my opinion
- OPOct 29, 2019woof
just my opinion
laaaaaaame
RASIE 🦦Oct 29, 2019·4 repliesSo far, I really don't have any issues with JIK in regards to lyrics. My main issue is just how hollow a lot of the songs hit me musically.
Idk if its an issue with compression when translated to streaming services, an issue with the mix/master, or if the elements Kanye used were just middle-of-the-mall quality. Hell, maybe my car's system has finally started to fail and thats why I'm having poor experiences while listening... But almost every track seems to lack the necessary sonic "depth" or dynamic range that gives songs a heartbeat and commands your ears' attention. Most of JIK's songs sound like someone hold a cymbal between their fingers while its being struck — just really shallow whacks that don't carry weight for me.
Not just talking about a lack reverb either, but the samples and synths just don't sound like their quality is up to par for some reason. 90% of the instruments I've heard in my several listens so far sound like they have either abysmal resistance to decay, or its nonexistent. It doesn't matter what the instrument is — various drums, the "stomps", etc...
Even the damn church organ, the thing known for having one of the commanding timbres in all of music, comes through my stereo system sounding like a Fisher-Price toy organ that got wet a long time ago and just emits a flat, organ-like noise now.
I'm leaving for a family roadtrip Thursday morning, and when I'm not driving I'm gonna try listening with a solid pair of headphones to see if it still sounds the same. I'm praying it helps, cause the production on JIK itself is already leaving a lot for me to desire, but if the actual sound is really this flat too...
Oct 29, 2019·edited·1 replyRASIESo far, I really don't have any issues with JIK in regards to lyrics. My main issue is just how hollow a lot of the songs hit me musically.
Idk if its an issue with compression when translated to streaming services, an issue with the mix/master, or if the elements Kanye used were just middle-of-the-mall quality. Hell, maybe my car's system has finally started to fail and thats why I'm having poor experiences while listening... But almost every track seems to lack the necessary sonic "depth" or dynamic range that gives songs a heartbeat and commands your ears' attention. Most of JIK's songs sound like someone hold a cymbal between their fingers while its being struck — just really shallow whacks that don't carry weight for me.
Not just talking about a lack reverb either, but the samples and synths just don't sound like their quality is up to par for some reason. 90% of the instruments I've heard in my several listens so far sound like they have either abysmal resistance to decay, or its nonexistent. It doesn't matter what the instrument is — various drums, the "stomps", etc...
Even the damn church organ, the thing known for having one of the commanding timbres in all of music, comes through my stereo system sounding like a Fisher-Price toy organ that got wet a long time ago and just emits a flat, organ-like noise now.
I'm leaving for a family roadtrip Thursday morning, and when I'm not driving I'm gonna try listening with a solid pair of headphones to see if it still sounds the same. I'm praying it helps, cause the production on JIK itself is already leaving a lot for me to desire, but if the actual sound is really this flat too...
What type of car? I rented a Nissan Altima with their standard speakers and it sounded way different than a Mercedes with Harmon Kardon inside.
- RASIE 🦦Oct 29, 2019·1 reply
The only "Christian bars" I've really noticed in a negative way is him saying these lines back-to-back:
"Follow Jesus, listen and obey
No more livin' for the culture, we nobody's slaveStand up for my home
Even if I take this walk alone
I bow down to the King upon the throne
My life is His, I'm no longer my own"I know Kanye likes to revel in his own hypocrisies, but this one had me lile
- Oct 29, 2019RASIE
The only "Christian bars" I've really noticed in a negative way is him saying these lines back-to-back:
"Follow Jesus, listen and obey
No more livin' for the culture, we nobody's slaveStand up for my home
Even if I take this walk alone
I bow down to the King upon the throne
My life is His, I'm no longer my own"I know Kanye likes to revel in his own hypocrisies, but this one had me lile
free will vs. pre-determination
- RASIE 🦦Oct 29, 2019·edited·1 replylaudi
What type of car? I rented a Nissan Altima with their standard speakers and it sounded way different than a Mercedes with Harmon Kardon inside.
My car's stereo system, which has always been the best listening experience to me for virtually any album. There's always the "once in a blue moon" albums/songs that has loudness issues or needs to have an EQ to help it balance out, but my go-to settings work for almost everything.
The last time my car's listening experience was weirdly flat like this was a good while back — and if my car audio doesn't do the job then my headphones have always helped, so I'm hoping that's what will happen in a couple days when I have some relaxing time to sit back and listen haha
Edit: I use aftermarket Pioneer speakers that I've had for nearly 5 years now (and across 2 cars). I didn't install the tweeters in the car I have now, but tweeters obviously aren't the issue im having with JIK cause all the flatness is in the deeper ranges. Also, I don't use a kicker or subs because they rattle my backseat truck latch and it sounds like s***
But my regular speakes do a solid job of covering that range without the extra wubs 
Oct 29, 2019·edited·3 replies
Elricyou were warned though
short songs incoming "Told God I'll be back in a second"
"I'm just tryna say the way schools need teachers, the way Kathy Lee needed Regis; that's the way I need JESUS"
BEEN warned them
- OPOct 29, 2019SufiCaughtWreck
"Told God I'll be back in a second"
"I'm just tryna say the way schools need teachers, the way Kathy Lee needed Regis; that's the way I need JESUS"
BEEN warned them
- OPOct 29, 2019·1 replyRASIE
So far, I really don't have any issues with JIK in regards to lyrics. My main issue is just how hollow a lot of the songs hit me musically.
Idk if its an issue with compression when translated to streaming services, an issue with the mix/master, or if the elements Kanye used were just middle-of-the-mall quality. Hell, maybe my car's system has finally started to fail and thats why I'm having poor experiences while listening... But almost every track seems to lack the necessary sonic "depth" or dynamic range that gives songs a heartbeat and commands your ears' attention. Most of JIK's songs sound like someone hold a cymbal between their fingers while its being struck — just really shallow whacks that don't carry weight for me.
Not just talking about a lack reverb either, but the samples and synths just don't sound like their quality is up to par for some reason. 90% of the instruments I've heard in my several listens so far sound like they have either abysmal resistance to decay, or its nonexistent. It doesn't matter what the instrument is — various drums, the "stomps", etc...
Even the damn church organ, the thing known for having one of the commanding timbres in all of music, comes through my stereo system sounding like a Fisher-Price toy organ that got wet a long time ago and just emits a flat, organ-like noise now.
I'm leaving for a family roadtrip Thursday morning, and when I'm not driving I'm gonna try listening with a solid pair of headphones to see if it still sounds the same. I'm praying it helps, cause the production on JIK itself is already leaving a lot for me to desire, but if the actual sound is really this flat too...
damn that sucks, i haven’t had an issue with the instrumentals at all tbh.
- RASIE 🦦Oct 29, 2019·1 replyUIP
damn that sucks, i haven’t had an issue with the instrumentals at all tbh.
In all likelihood its just "one of those" that gives me a better experience in headphones and I'll feel better about it when I listen that way.
But man my several playthroughs over the past couple days could literally just be summed up with "😐"
Last night after listening, I switched over to "New Slaves" for its heavy ass reverb just as an antidote
- RASIE 🦦Oct 29, 2019·1 reply
But one thing I can say for sure tho... I definitely aint listenin to that new tame impala
- Oct 29, 2019
I’m yo PUSHYAAAAA
rvi 🐸Oct 29, 2019sup guys, im back on KTT2 after i got locked out
- rvi 🐸Oct 29, 2019·edited
Production on JIK (in terms of the mixing and 'loudness') is pretty ass but not that much worse than Kanye's last few imo.
- OPOct 29, 2019RASIE
But one thing I can say for sure tho... I definitely aint listenin to that new tame impala
- rvi 🐸Oct 29, 2019·editedRASIE
So far, I really don't have any issues with JIK in regards to lyrics. My main issue is just how hollow a lot of the songs hit me musically.
Idk if its an issue with compression when translated to streaming services, an issue with the mix/master, or if the elements Kanye used were just middle-of-the-mall quality. Hell, maybe my car's system has finally started to fail and thats why I'm having poor experiences while listening... But almost every track seems to lack the necessary sonic "depth" or dynamic range that gives songs a heartbeat and commands your ears' attention. Most of JIK's songs sound like someone hold a cymbal between their fingers while its being struck — just really shallow whacks that don't carry weight for me.
Not just talking about a lack reverb either, but the samples and synths just don't sound like their quality is up to par for some reason. 90% of the instruments I've heard in my several listens so far sound like they have either abysmal resistance to decay, or its nonexistent. It doesn't matter what the instrument is — various drums, the "stomps", etc...
Even the damn church organ, the thing known for having one of the commanding timbres in all of music, comes through my stereo system sounding like a Fisher-Price toy organ that got wet a long time ago and just emits a flat, organ-like noise now.
I'm leaving for a family roadtrip Thursday morning, and when I'm not driving I'm gonna try listening with a solid pair of headphones to see if it still sounds the same. I'm praying it helps, cause the production on JIK itself is already leaving a lot for me to desire, but if the actual sound is really this flat too...
yeah I agree with you for the most part about the "sonics" for lack of a better word. and also i think its highlighted a bit more on this album than the last few because of the way its arranged. Such as with those organ parts you mentioned and the drums that are supposed to have a big impact but fall flat.
it doesn't really bother me that much now that I'm used to it. i like the instrument parts themselves
could be a lot worse, like there's this one Japanese heavy psychedelic album I love except the drums sound like a dude flicking paper recorded through voicemail
- OPOct 29, 2019·3 replies
i always wanna dress up for Halloween but never wanna spend money/time on a good costume. i’m the worst lmao
- Oct 29, 2019·1 replyUIP
i always wanna dress up for Halloween but never wanna spend money/time on a good costume. i’m the worst lmao
~$100 on something you'll only wear once
- rvi 🐸Oct 29, 2019·1 replyUIP
i always wanna dress up for Halloween but never wanna spend money/time on a good costume. i’m the worst lmao
could have easily dressed up as Jesus if you hadnt cut your hair
Oct 29, 2019SufiCaughtWreck"Told God I'll be back in a second"
"I'm just tryna say the way schools need teachers, the way Kathy Lee needed Regis; that's the way I need JESUS"
BEEN warned them
Yeah I don’t get people surprised by this turn. Saying he’s doing it just to get accepted by the church and all this other bs.
- Oct 29, 2019laudi
~$100 on something you'll only wear once
Girls do it all the time. Why can't we?