TranceEnding
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Axver said:Hey Melissa!
Hey Ax!!!!!
oh my goodness, I'm crazy over PT right now, I've been listening to them non-stop
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Hey Ax!!!!!
oh my goodness, I'm crazy over PT right now, I've been listening to them non-stop
TranceEnding
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mysterious_jen said:
hey Jen!
oooh, be back soon, I'm just going to eat din din's
TranceEnding
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Axver said:
mysterious_jen
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anyone had one of those moments when the remote is toooo far away you cant be bothered getting it but oh god neighbors is on
bono_man2002
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Raconteurs For the Superwin also:
This came from nowhere!
’CONSOLERS OF THE LONELY’ TO BE RELEASED MARCH 25TH
The Raconteurs are happy to announce that in one week’s time their second album, entitled “Consolers Of The Lonely”, will be available EVERYWHERE Tuesday, March 25th.
“Album” meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and “everywhere” meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstores, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band’s own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn’t move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can).
It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.
The album was mastered and completed in the first week of March. It was then taken immediately to a vinyl pressing plant. Then to a CD pressing plant. Then preparations to sell it digitally began. March 25th became the soonest date to have it available in EVERY FORMAT AT ONCE. The band have done no interviews or advertisements for this record before this announcement.
The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding it’s availability, reception or perception.
With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important “first week sales”. We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it’s first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it.
Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks. Musically this album will be the same as the band created it no matter what format it is purchased in (The sound quality of each format however, is a different story. The Raconteurs recommend hearing it on vinyl, but the choice is of course up to the listener).
The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band’s website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as an mp3 at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there.
The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album’s imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans. Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn’t want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It’s not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theater. Which for the album’s creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener.
There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, “Salute Your Solution”, on the 25th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day!
We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once.
Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy “Consolers Of The Lonely”.
Sincerely,
The Raconteurs
This came from nowhere!
’CONSOLERS OF THE LONELY’ TO BE RELEASED MARCH 25TH
The Raconteurs are happy to announce that in one week’s time their second album, entitled “Consolers Of The Lonely”, will be available EVERYWHERE Tuesday, March 25th.
“Album” meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and “everywhere” meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstores, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band’s own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn’t move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can).
It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.
The album was mastered and completed in the first week of March. It was then taken immediately to a vinyl pressing plant. Then to a CD pressing plant. Then preparations to sell it digitally began. March 25th became the soonest date to have it available in EVERY FORMAT AT ONCE. The band have done no interviews or advertisements for this record before this announcement.
The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding it’s availability, reception or perception.
With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important “first week sales”. We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it’s first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it.
Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks. Musically this album will be the same as the band created it no matter what format it is purchased in (The sound quality of each format however, is a different story. The Raconteurs recommend hearing it on vinyl, but the choice is of course up to the listener).
The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band’s website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as an mp3 at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there.
The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album’s imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans. Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn’t want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It’s not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theater. Which for the album’s creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener.
There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, “Salute Your Solution”, on the 25th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day!
We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once.
Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy “Consolers Of The Lonely”.
Sincerely,
The Raconteurs
mysterious_jen said:anyone had one of those moments when the remote is toooo far away you cant be bothered getting it but oh god neighbors is on
Occasionally I've had that feeling, but only about boring documentaries.
Neighbours, Home And Away, and their ilk make me leap frantically for the remote. And tempt me to throw my TV through the window.
bono_man2002
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Axver said:
TranceEnding
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Axver said:
I must say, I can't stop playing 'Anesthetize', over and over ... and over
It's just brilliant.I've been listening to the whole 'Fear of a Blank Planet' CD most of the day ... so I have to remind myself to go back to the other CDs and get to know them as well!
Hey, and I found out yesterday that a friend of mine is going to see PT as well in Melbourne! Funnily enough, she's just discovered their music too!
TranceEnding
Refugee
have you listened to the Church yet Ax 
bono_man2002
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Axver said:
I suppose I shouldn't pass judgement on a band I've never heard, and I actually really like how they're releasing this upcoming album, but ...
You might enjoy them. Should I upload a track from their first album for you?
Not yet. In the heat yesterday, lots of things slipped my mind! I'll probably give them a go this evening. TranceEnding said:I must say, I can't stop playing 'Anesthetize', over and over ... and over
I've been listening to the whole 'Fear of a Blank Planet' CD most of the day ... so I have to remind myself to go back to the other CDs and get to know them as well!
Hey, and I found out yesterday that a friend of mine is going to see PT as well in Melbourne! Funnily enough, she's just discovered their music too!
Anesthetize is made of all kinds of win. That is the track that really blew me away when the album came out and that remains my favourite on the album. I love the ending so much, and Gavin Harrison's drumming at the start is exceptional.
I suggest you'll probably really enjoy the other two most recent albums then, In Absentia and Deadwing. There's a good number of songs from both on the compilation discs I made for you. "The Audience Cried Out For More ..." is actually my favourite playlist I've made for anything - I listen to it more than any of the actual PT albums at the moment! It brings together a stack of songs I love, and it's what I normally listen to on my iPod.
And that's awesome about your friend.
bono_man2002
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Axver said:
You'd be insane to try.
Just because you loathe The Stripes dosen't mean you'll loathe these guys.
Youtube linkage then.
Level (Live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqFb6VXW86Y
Store Brought Bones (Later With Jools)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_s21FhMpQo&feature=related
Broken Boy Solider (Later With Jools)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiiyKDQK8gI&feature=related
bono_man2002
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May I add
Blue Veins' Awesome live version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ATQFFwU0_k&feature=related
Blue Veins' Awesome live version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ATQFFwU0_k&feature=related
mysterious_jen
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wheres the rest of the ausse posse?
bono_man2002
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mysterious_jen said:
bono_man2002
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Axver said:
Give me 12 or so minutes and I'll listen to these. Just playing Caspian's You Are The Conductor EP right now.
And reading some rather unnerving stuff related to global extinction events ...
Ok
Check out Blue Veins too.....well maybe if you like any of the other three.
mysterious_jen
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well dammit im going to have to go do boring old unsexy housework back soon
back soon
The Sad Punk
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Not anymore!
Here's a good destination for one of our future threads: Useless Loop, Western Australia!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Useless_Loop,_Western_Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Useless_Loop,_Western_Australia
The Sad Punk
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Hi Andre, how was your day?
Useless Loop?
Yeah, we gotta go there. Australia/NZ really have the best locations.
Useless Loop?
Yeah, we gotta go there. Australia/NZ really have the best locations.
TranceEnding
Refugee
Axver said:
I'm listening to this now
Oh, the U2 rarities CD is great
... talk about a trip down memory lane! It's amazing to hear some of these songs again, after so long. The Pride single b-sides are just divine to listen to again It got me thinking, that .. personally .. this is when U2 sounded their best. Unforgettable Fire period I miss it!
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