RASIE

5y

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

HURRYUPSONIC

5y

Don’t have an issue with the songs themselves other than the fact they feel unfinished and leave me wanting more.

RASIE

5y

Yeah i feel the same way, and the actual audio sounding flat just makes that even worse for me

WASHINGTON

5y

Facts. This the wave.

Made a thread about it in ye sxn. Got locked lol

RASIE

5y

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

UIP

5y

did i ever tell you about how Night of the Hunter sucks

HURRYUPSONIC

5y

Yeah it’s a little sad 😞 I haven’t listened to the live versions or any of the Sunday services but I can guess that they sound better and more full than what we got on the album. Have you?

RASIE

5y

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...

Aruji

5y

it is mastered like s***. Don't think it has less depth than his past two solo albums. I only started liking songs after I listened to it with my headphones.

UIP

5y

i always wanna dress up for Halloween but never wanna spend money/time on a good costume. i’m the worst lmao

Elric

5y

It's your stereo fam

HURRYUPSONIC

5y

Don’t have an issue with the songs themselves other than the fact they feel unfinished and leave me wanting more.

rvi

5y

mastering is horrible

but studying dust taught me that sound quality doesnt matter

rvi

5y

mastering is horrible

but studying dust taught me that sound quality doesnt matter

Elric

5y

:Denzel: tbbbbhhhhh it's the feel at emotion lol so many of my fave jams were recorded like s***

RASIE

5y

laughs in MBDTF turned up to 3/4 of max volume in any decent stereo setup

rvi

5y

could have easily dressed up as Jesus if you hadnt cut your hair

rvi

5y

Every Hour is a real ear slicer after I pressed play with my headphone volume at 20%

rvi

5y

The Love Cycle's production quality fits perfectly

Galaxy

5y

What people think of new Swans? Pretty decent imo but doesn't touch The Seer or To Be Kind

Elric

5y

:Denzel: tbbbbhhhhh it's the feel at emotion lol so many of my fave jams were recorded like s***