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u2popmofo · 03-31-2003, 05:38 AM

Also from atease:

Hey Jonny, what's up? "The album, apparently"

Jonny was on the official message board this morning. Jonny commented on the album leak: "Colin called and said it was up, so thought I'd check I feel bemused, though, not annoyed....I'm glad people like it, most of all. It's a *little* earlier than we'd expected, but there it is. There there it is ! hahahahaha (..) Surprised, and still not used to it happening, even after all these years..... I worry more that stuff we do *won't* get released for whatever obscure reason, and I hate the 3 month gap between finish and release. But not enough to leak it myself !

When asked if he was downloading his own music. Jonny said:"'It is isn't it ? mean, I *think* it's partly mine, but who knows ? I just wanted to check it was really us." Jonny couldn't say if they were the mastered tracks: "Don't know yet - I've only downloaded I Will and it's hard to tell. I guess we'll find out today. Well it sounds OK on my iBook speakers...Haven't tried it on headphones... Are there any cross fades ?"

When someone suggested it was Ed who leaked it, Jonny commented: "that explains the shades, then. And the frequesnt 'Holidays'. Hmmmm."

Jonny said he wasn't angry about about the leak: Well, you know...... hence the title, really. Not sure where all that George Bush stuff came from.... Heard it, have we? (..) Well Hail is no insult, really...We just like the contradictory phrases like 2+2=5 and Hail to the Thief and all that. We're not angry really....shame it's not a package with the artwork and all, but there you go.

I've got to go. I fell like I'm fishing for praise here...glad you like it. I hope the title makes sense now you've heard the music. I'd better go. Love to all thieves amongst you, see you on tour (more dates coming, oh yes, even maybe in HOMER's new home.....)".

He sure acted like he thought it was the finished version. We'll see I guess.

u2popmofo · 03-31-2003, 06:41 AM

More atease :
Stanley Donwood on the album leak.

Besides Jonny, Stanley Donwood was on the board as well today. First message: "well im going on fucking strike". Later he said: "oh well its not as if there arent worse things to worry about i mean do you remember that old 'home taping is killing music' thing in the 80s then record companies introduced cds and stopped making vinyl so they made a rod for their own backs there
i really would like to know who leaked it though cos the fucking promos arent even out yet
ha ha ha hail to the thief"

No promos out yet? How did "atease forum poster guy" have a copy for review? hmmmm...

yertle-the-turtle · 03-31-2003, 06:57 AM

Jonny made a good point there. Those who burn Radiohead albums and not buy the originals are missing out on loads of cool artwork. I can't wait to see the booklet and other hidden knick-knacks when the album comes out.

IWasBored · 03-31-2003, 07:04 AM

i only downloaded it cos i can't wait until the album comes out to hear it. when the album's out everything gets deleted from the harddrive and frees up space for the next band...

*hoping that the campus radio station gets extra copies*

u2popmofo · 03-31-2003, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by yertle-the-turtle
Jonny made a good point there. Those who burn Radiohead albums and not buy the originals are missing out on loads of cool artwork. I can't wait to see the booklet and other hidden knick-knacks when the album comes out.

Not to mention the fact that sound quality on cd's is SO much better than mp3's.

I had the new AFI album on mp3 for about a month or 2 before it came out, and I could hear so much more on it when I finally got the cd. Cant wait for the real album, Radiohead makes the type of music that really requires the highest quality audio experience.

IWasBored · 03-31-2003, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by u2popmofo

Not to mention the fact that sound quality on cd's is SO much better than mp3's.

I had the new AFI album on mp3 for about a month or 2 before it came out, and I could hear so much more on it when I finally got the cd. Cant wait for the real album, Radiohead makes the type of music that really requires the highest quality audio experience.

i agreee. i did notice that too when i bought the afi album.

radiohead always has some funky album artwork...what was that thing that was hiding behind the cd holding part of the kid a jewel case, anyway?

yertle-the-turtle · 03-31-2003, 07:21 AM

Consumer strategy?

Anyone noticed the words 'street spirit' and 'bulletproof' in the OK Computer booklet?

yertle-the-turtle · 03-31-2003, 07:46 AM

Crikey, I'm becoming bored and elitist at the same time. I went to the Linkin Park forum and there was a guy with the username 'Billy Corgan' listening to No Surprises with an Avril Lavigne pic as his signature.

I feel so bad about saying this, but that's the biggest pile of crap I've ever read. I'd love to say 'bandwagoner', but I'm feeling like a right tosser.

DiGi · 03-31-2003, 10:04 AM

So I finally download this. I had the live bit from last summer. but this is so much better. I can't wait till this comes out.

I am going to see these guys this summer. I do not care how far I have to travel to see them perform.

Gickies Gageeze · 03-31-2003, 11:15 AM

i believe theyre definately playing at a new york festivval this year, but as for further n.a. info, i dont have it.

meegannie · 03-31-2003, 11:20 AM

HeadsOnSticks · 03-31-2003, 11:41 AM

OK, we all know how U2 really became part of the public conciousness with ATYCLB and the part it played in healing after 9/11...but I have to say...now that I've (& a good batch of you) have heard Radiohead's new LP "Hail To The Thief" I really beleive that this band will reach MYTHIC PROPORTIONS! This album is so intense...so achingly beautiful, and SO ROCKING I think it will launch them into the stratosphere!!!

What do you think?!

PS... As you can tell...I'm a diehard, obsessive RH fan, so please `scuse if u think I'm going overboard...

Gickies Gageeze · 03-31-2003, 11:42 AM

ah i get it. i get things!

well, obviously theyre going to be labelled the most important band of the year by most publications, and id agree.

but labels like that are completely rediculous and dont mean anything.

it would be nice, i guess, if the public became a bit more aware of whats going with them, considering what most people hear is whatever is on the radio.

HeadsOnSticks · 03-31-2003, 11:44 AM

Sorry...do you think RH will eclipse U2 in terms of relevance?

Gickies Gageeze · 03-31-2003, 11:48 AM

i think they did in 1997, already.

but, let me warn you, this thread will make a few u2 fans mad around here, lol.

HeadsOnSticks · 03-31-2003, 11:49 AM

good! let's rile it up! LOL

Gickies Gageeze · 03-31-2003, 11:50 AM

i dont mind, its all for a good cause...

HeadsOnSticks · 03-31-2003, 11:52 AM

exaaaaaaaaaaaactly!!!

meegannie · 03-31-2003, 11:52 AM

Make me mad.

Gickies Gageeze · 03-31-2003, 11:55 AM

meeganie, idlewild, radiohead, sigur ros, u2, buckley, elbow, doves, coldplay, and a whole host of others suck ass.

03-31-2003, 05:38 AM	#141
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,224 Local Time: 08:26 PM	Also from atease: Hey Jonny, what's up? "The album, apparently" Jonny was on the official message board this morning. Jonny commented on the album leak: "Colin called and said it was up, so thought I'd check I feel bemused, though, not annoyed....I'm glad people like it, most of all. It's a little earlier than we'd expected, but there it is. There there it is ! hahahahaha (..) Surprised, and still not used to it happening, even after all these years..... I worry more that stuff we do won't get released for whatever obscure reason, and I hate the 3 month gap between finish and release. But not enough to leak it myself ! When asked if he was downloading his own music. Jonny said:"'It is isn't it ? mean, I think it's partly mine, but who knows ? I just wanted to check it was really us." Jonny couldn't say if they were the mastered tracks: "Don't know yet - I've only downloaded I Will and it's hard to tell. I guess we'll find out today. Well it sounds OK on my iBook speakers...Haven't tried it on headphones... Are there any cross fades ?" When someone suggested it was Ed who leaked it, Jonny commented: "that explains the shades, then. And the frequesnt 'Holidays'. Hmmmm." Jonny said he wasn't angry about about the leak: Well, you know...... hence the title, really. Not sure where all that George Bush stuff came from.... Heard it, have we? (..) Well Hail is no insult, really...We just like the contradictory phrases like 2+2=5 and Hail to the Thief and all that. We're not angry really....shame it's not a package with the artwork and all, but there you go. I've got to go. I fell like I'm fishing for praise here...glad you like it. I hope the title makes sense now you've heard the music. I'd better go. Love to all thieves amongst you, see you on tour (more dates coming, oh yes, even maybe in HOMER's new home.....)". He sure acted like he thought it was the finished version. We'll see I guess. __________________

03-31-2003, 06:41 AM	#142
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,224 Local Time: 08:26 PM	More atease : Stanley Donwood on the album leak. Besides Jonny, Stanley Donwood was on the board as well today. First message: "well im going on fucking strike". Later he said: "oh well its not as if there arent worse things to worry about i mean do you remember that old 'home taping is killing music' thing in the 80s then record companies introduced cds and stopped making vinyl so they made a rod for their own backs there i really would like to know who leaked it though cos the fucking promos arent even out yet ha ha ha hail to the thief" No promos out yet? How did "atease forum poster guy" have a copy for review? hmmmm... __________________

03-31-2003, 11:41 AM	#152
HeadsOnSticks New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,088 Local Time: 05:26 PM	Mythic Proportions!?!? OK, we all know how U2 really became part of the public conciousness with ATYCLB and the part it played in healing after 9/11...but I have to say...now that I've (& a good batch of you) have heard Radiohead's new LP "Hail To The Thief" I really beleive that this band will reach MYTHIC PROPORTIONS! This album is so intense...so achingly beautiful, and SO ROCKING I think it will launch them into the stratosphere!!! What do you think?! PS... As you can tell...I'm a diehard, obsessive RH fan, so please `scuse if u think I'm going overboard...

03-31-2003, 11:55 AM	#160
Gickies Gageeze Purgatory Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,445 Local Time: 07:26 PM	meeganie, idlewild, radiohead, sigur ros, u2, buckley, elbow, doves, coldplay, and a whole host of others suck ass. __________________

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03-31-2003, 06:57 AM	#143
yertle-the-turtle ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: York, UK and Singapore Posts: 11,750 Local Time: 09:26 AM	Jonny made a good point there. Those who burn Radiohead albums and not buy the originals are missing out on loads of cool artwork. I can't wait to see the booklet and other hidden knick-knacks when the album comes out.

03-31-2003, 07:04 AM	#144
IWasBored Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 36,784 Local Time: 09:26 PM	i only downloaded it cos i can't wait until the album comes out to hear it. when the album's out everything gets deleted from the harddrive and frees up space for the next band... hoping that the campus radio station gets extra copies

03-31-2003, 07:21 AM	#147
yertle-the-turtle ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: York, UK and Singapore Posts: 11,750 Local Time: 09:26 AM	Consumer strategy? Anyone noticed the words 'street spirit' and 'bulletproof' in the OK Computer booklet?

03-31-2003, 07:46 AM	#148
yertle-the-turtle ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: York, UK and Singapore Posts: 11,750 Local Time: 09:26 AM	Crikey, I'm becoming bored and elitist at the same time. I went to the Linkin Park forum and there was a guy with the username 'Billy Corgan' listening to No Surprises with an Avril Lavigne pic as his signature. I feel so bad about saying this, but that's the biggest pile of crap I've ever read. I'd love to say 'bandwagoner', but I'm feeling like a right tosser.

03-31-2003, 10:04 AM	#149
DiGi New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: the mountains of southwest VA Posts: 2,818 Local Time: 09:26 PM	So I finally download this. I had the live bit from last summer. but this is so much better. I can't wait till this comes out. I am going to see these guys this summer. I do not care how far I have to travel to see them perform.

03-31-2003, 11:15 AM	#150
Gickies Gageeze Purgatory Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,445 Local Time: 07:26 PM	i believe theyre definately playing at a new york festivval this year, but as for further n.a. info, i dont have it.

03-31-2003, 11:20 AM	#151
meegannie Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 15,798 Local Time: 01:26 AM

03-31-2003, 11:42 AM	#153
Gickies Gageeze Purgatory Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,445 Local Time: 07:26 PM	ah i get it. i get things! well, obviously theyre going to be labelled the most important band of the year by most publications, and id agree. but labels like that are completely rediculous and dont mean anything. it would be nice, i guess, if the public became a bit more aware of whats going with them, considering what most people hear is whatever is on the radio.

03-31-2003, 11:44 AM	#154
HeadsOnSticks New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,088 Local Time: 05:26 PM	Sorry...do you think RH will eclipse U2 in terms of relevance?

03-31-2003, 11:48 AM	#155
Gickies Gageeze Purgatory Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,445 Local Time: 07:26 PM	i think they did in 1997, already. but, let me warn you, this thread will make a few u2 fans mad around here, lol.

03-31-2003, 11:49 AM	#156
HeadsOnSticks New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,088 Local Time: 05:26 PM	good! let's rile it up! LOL

03-31-2003, 11:50 AM	#157
Gickies Gageeze Purgatory Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,445 Local Time: 07:26 PM	i dont mind, its all for a good cause...

03-31-2003, 11:52 AM	#158
HeadsOnSticks New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,088 Local Time: 05:26 PM	exaaaaaaaaaaaactly!!!

03-31-2003, 11:52 AM	#159
meegannie Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 15,798 Local Time: 01:26 AM	Make me mad.