A Bad Think - coming soon in Atmos - new release: LifeLike

[Clement]

Watch the trailer to the film about the making of the album:
https://immersiveaudioalbum.com/lifelike-documentary/?mc_cid=2c868ec69e&mc_eid=169b5f8eacAnd some videos from the album here:
http://www.abadthink.com/#home. . . album will be "released soon . . ." Another Bob Clearmountain mix! I really enjoyed Marquart's last A Bad Think release, The Savior–REVIEW

 

[Elad]

I spoke with Michael recently and he told me it was going to be available on 3/31 at CDbaby.

 

[Elad]

Just caught lifelike:the making of an album in Dolby Atmos
It is a 23 minute documentary on YouTube. Just watched it I liked it

 

[Mcallister]

I also just watched. Made me want to fire up The Savior, I think I’ve only listened to it once but did really like it. I’m looking forward to hearing this new album in atmos!

 

[splinter7]

I recall that the mix sounded great but I don't think I made it through one whole listen.
The Savior didn't move me.

But this little blurb made me scratch my head. His claim to fame is being a former member of a British new wave band?
That made me curious as I admit, I like a handful of their early songs and didn't recall his name to be associated with the band.

Looks like he was part of 1 past-their prime tour in 1989 and played on one released single that same year.
The claim looks to be a little generous although not false. Just seems like a weird way to market your non-new wave music.

 

[alansanchez86]

following this. Any idea on how he's gonna release the album in atmos? hopefully not tidal.

 

[Elad]

following this. Any idea on how he's gonna release the album in atmos? hopefully not tidal.

Yes it is going to be on a BDA

 

[Elad]

I have been going round and round with Michael on where to buy Lifelike. He told me it would be available at CD Baby. In looking at the CD Baby website it is almost impossible to navigate through and when I did manage to talk with someone they had no idea what I was talking about. Michael assured that I could preorder even up to yesterday while I was going back and forth with him that his BDA was not available. I finally asked him to send me a link so I could order it and put it in QQ. And when he got back to me To his surprise they closed up shop.

So as of yesterday he does not have a distribution source. I have a feeling it might be available from his website or bandcamp. If he writes me back I will post on here. I would say to check his website also.

 

[Mcallister]

I’ll be buying first day! Color me intrigued

 

[edisonbaggins]

The good news is that Bob Clearmountain did the stereo and 5.1 mixes for this album.
Less exciting is that the Atmos mix has apparently been upmixed from the 5.1. Maybe that will yield some interesting results.

Mr. Clearmountain's mix of the previous Bad Think album was excellent.

 

[Elad]

Just spoke with Michael, Lifelike will be available on his website abadthink.com. He is currently working with a web builder to be able to sell the BDA from his website that part is not ready and he was not sure how long it will take.

 

[alansanchez86]

I hope whoever is managing the orders can ship international (Mexico)

 

[Elad]

So Michael has Lifelike up and available on his website Abadthink.com under the ..shop category in BDA and CD also has The Savior available in BDA, CD and Vinyl.

 

[mattB2]

Immersive Audio now have 5.1 FLAC and ATMOS downloads available:

Lifelike - A Bad Think (Atmos & 5.1 FLAC Download) (immersiveaudioalbum.com)

 

[Elad]

And on the abadthink.com web site it is now available on optical bluray disc. I just purchased it.

 

[Mcallister]

I also purchased The disc.

 

[alansanchez86]

I also purchased The disc.

I don't know, man...almost 23 bucks for a digital format, it may be too much for me :S I was expecting 10-15ish. specially since there's no teaser on how immersive it is. Anywho, let us know if it's worth buying.

 

[srbjab]

It looks like the 5.1 flac only files are available for $17.99 - same as many of the other downloads on the IAA site. It's 5 bucks more to get the atmos mp4 files. As I recall, I paid a similar amount for the Savior 5.1 flacs. After listening to Lifelike a few times on spotify, I can say that it technically sounds as well produced / recorded as Savior, and I found the Clearmountain 5.1 mix on that album to be excellent. Musically, I find Lifelike to be slightly less impactful than Savior, but that could change after a few more listens. Although $23 is a lot for the atmos mix, you also get the 5.1 flacs and keep in mind that the blu-ray apparently is going for $35 - way too steep IMHO for a single album.

 

[madship]

As a bonus the IAA files come with a pdf of the disc booklet that includes lyrics and liner notes.

 

[Mcallister]

Received my Blu-Ray yesterday. Only had time to listen to the first 4 songs. Sound is really nice, good use of the Atmos platform. I really dig this guys music. Cool voice. A little high priced but worth it.