I know, fair point was just an odd thing to do really, unless they just want to release the info when the single comes out
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I know, fair point was just an odd thing to do really, unless they just want to release the info when the single comes out
If I had to guess, its probably something like tracklisting, or bringing the release date forward (less likely), or changing their choice for a second single based on the reaction to blackout.
Least likely would be delaying the apbum at this advanced stage
dan_smee
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Well, here is hoping Tidal drop TBT tomorrow, and a kind soul shares it. Tidal has hi-res audio, so should be a good quality rip too.
Don't be changing subject it's your fault why I am now so paranoid about the album!!! Haha
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Blackout kind of reminded me of Coldplays "Politik" in a kind of dark way.
dan_smee
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Perhaps slight hints of Politik and a little bit of Violet Hill. But in general it's rougher than anything Coldplay has put out.
dan_smee
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Okay, I am sure this is way out of left field, but how would this be for a release strategy. Release one song every week, in the order they are set out on the tracklist. Give each song time to sink in. 12 songs, 12 weeks, then release a deluxe version with outtakes and b-sides on December 1.
Has someone else done this before or is it just a stupid idea?
Has someone else done this before or is it just a stupid idea?
SecretFly
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I'm a huge Coldplay fan and Politik is my fav Coldplay song and it sounds nothing like Politik.
aMansAman
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Last Year "The Raveonettes" released one song each month to finally release the album containing these 12 tracks
http://www.npr.org/2016/10/23/499042334/monthly-song-project-gives-the-raveonettes-freedom-of-a-blank-slate
dan_smee
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No one would buy it at the end though. Traditionally albums sell because people get hooked on singles and want more
Don't say that!!! Looking for re assurance here, there is no way this can be pushed into next year if they are still releasing the single next week surely?
Damn, thought I was a marketing wizard
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INSTCUWSUMVC
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They're no longer on the artists releasing today on tidal. Bums
Gonna Run 2 U
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Is it up on tidal with no play button? Sorry I don't have tidal and don't know how it works.
To be fair it was a surprise they where on it, they won't want it out until the 6th
It just seems an inordinately long gap. Now more than ever, with ever-decreasing attention spans, they should capitalise on whatever buzz thats being generated.
About no one buying the album, how many did the physical copy of SOI shift after that giveaway? And considering that they went a similar route before, of virtually releasing an album some time before physically releasing it, how important do you think it is to them?
I am personally a fan of the method you mentioned... releasing a single to get people interested in buying an album. But I am not of this day and age.
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arzcrack
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dan_smee
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Yeah I saw the post - shame
dan_smee
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Yeah - in the grand scheme of things, it isn't too bad
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