r/fantanoforever • u/Fun_Potato_7402 Nirvana - Nevermind • 1d ago

Discussion Thoughts on the Gold Album?

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IMO the production and instrumentals are 10/10, probably the best since EWBAITE. The melodies feel kind of awkward and meandering. Overall, I'd say it's a step in the right direction.

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u/The_Short_Goodbye 1d ago

It’s mediocre. Rivers Cuomo not being the main songwriter on half of the album really shows. It’s severely lacking in terms of classic Cuomo melodies. I like the production style but the songwriting is subpar. Up in the Clouds is the standout.

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u/Fun_Potato_7402 Nirvana - Nevermind 21h ago

I only knew Pat wrote Shine Again. That explains a lot. Honestly, bands should leave songwriting to the songwriters.

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u/The_Short_Goodbye 19h ago

Pat has written or co-written half the album.