| Artist |
Jesu; Sun Kil Moon |
| Album Title: |
30 Seconds To The Decline Of Planet Earth |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Indie |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
05/30/2017 |
| Label |
Caldo Verde Records |
| Catalog No |
CV043 |
| Bar Code No |
6 34457 77012 6 |
| Packaging |
Cardboard Gatefold |
| Tracks |
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You Are Me And I Am You (5:00)
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| 2.
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Wheat Bread (17:01)
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| 3.
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Needles Disney (6:31)
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| 4.
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The Greatest Conversation Ever In The History Of The Universe (9:44)
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He's Bad (6:39)
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| 6.
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Bombs (12:57)
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| 7.
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Twenty Something (6:33)
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| 8.
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Hello Chicago (8:08)
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| 9.
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A Dream Of Winter (4:39)
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| Date Acquired |
09/18/2018 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
The Band At A Gig |
| Purchase Price |
15.00 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Additional vocals on tracks 6 and 7 recorded in Wroclaw, Poland and Austin, Texas.
All songs recorded in Wales, USA, Europe, 2016.
Bass, Guitar – Nick Zubeck (tracks: 6, 7)
Drums – Scott McPherson (tracks: 6, 7)
Engineer [Additional Engineering By] – Matt Parmenter, Remko Schouten, Will Chason
Engineer, Mixed By – Nathan Winter (2)
Guitar – Mark Kozelek (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 9)
Keyboards – Ben Boye (tracks: 7)
Producer, Instruments, Engineer – Justin Broadrick
Producer, Vocals, Photography By – Mark Kozelek
Sleeve [Sleeve Design By] – Brian Azer
Copyright © – Caldo Verde Records
Manufactured By – The ADS Group – 6745-CD-1399
Barcode (Printed): 6 34457 77012 6
Barcode (Scanned): 634457770126
Matrix / Runout: CDCV043 6745-CD-1399 17-081-13-2
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY89
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Analyzed Folder: Jesu + Sun Kil Moon - 30 Seconds To The Decline Of Planet Earth_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR09 -0.04 dB -10.26 dB 01 - You Are Me And I Am You.flac
DR10 +0.00 dB -11.95 dB 02 - Wheat Bread.flac
DR07 -0.08 dB -9.30 dB 03 - Needles Disney.flac
DR09 -1.21 dB -13.37 dB 04 - The Greatest Conversation Ever In The History Of The Universe.flac
DR10 -0.10 dB -12.17 dB 05 - He's Bad.flac
DR09 +0.00 dB -10.54 dB 06 - Bombs.flac
DR07 +0.00 dB -7.99 dB 07 - Twenty Something.flac
DR10 -0.23 dB -12.18 dB 08 - Hello Chicago.flac
DR10 -0.01 dB -12.83 dB 09 - A Dream of Winter¿.flac
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Number of Files: 9
Official DR Value: DR9
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| Reviews |
AllMusic Review by Paul Simpson:
Mark Kozelek has been pumping out albums in an increasingly rapid succession during the 2010s, and by this point, fans should be pretty certain what they're getting into when they hit play. His songs have become increasingly literal and observational, and while he generally sings his thoughts, sometimes forcing them into rhymes, he's prone to slip into extended spoken monologues. Judging by its title, 30 Seconds to the Decline of Planet Earth (his second collaboration with Jesu in little over a year) seems like it's going to be an excessively bleak, overtly political album. He does express his frustration with the way the world is going on a few occasions, and as on his previous album, he blames society for not paying attention to important issues and letting things like a Trump presidency become reality. Overall, though, Kozelek generally seems much calmer and more content on this album than on his previous few releases. Unlike Jesu/Sun Kil Moon or Universal Themes, there aren't any heavy, grungy guitars on this one, and he doesn't seem to be barking out his lyrics. He does let out some aggression in strange ways, though, particularly on the baffling "He's Bad," during which he bluntly states that he's glad Michael Jackson is dead. Kozelek has no problem with anyone enjoying Jackson's music, and even acknowledges that he once covered the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," but he doesn't trust anyone who doesn't view Jackson as a creep and a pedophile. While it's the most structured song on the album, the lyrics sound like they were jotted down in three minutes. He seems to deliver more touching stories when he writes about unforgettable encounters with friends and fans. "Twenty Something" is a salute to Johnny Saint-Lethal, an aspiring novelist and indie rock singer who gave Kozelek an autographed copy of his paperback novel at a show in Philadelphia. Kozelek is impressed by Saint-Lethal's ambition (not to mention his badass name), but warns him that the mystery of life will fade before he knows it. Still, he sends Saint-Lethal off with a chorus of well-wishers recorded during a trip to Austin. While tracks such as those are more thematically focused, Kozelek seems to ramble on more than ever on "Wheat Bread" and "Bombs," which cumulatively take up half-an-hour. He pokes fun at this during the final minutes of "Bombs," wondering aloud if the song is going on too long before an engineer kindly tells him to wrap it up. As with other SKM albums, it seems like asking Kozelek to hire an editor is beside the point. He's turning his life and his thoughts into art, and you're either along for the ride or you aren't. For those who are, this album contains plenty of fascinating moments, along with some more questionable ones.
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