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Yeah, honestly, fuck this band. I don’t really understand how you guys can keep listening to the same album time and time again. Deafheaven need to take one of these approaches to keep things fresh and win more of their fanbase back. Dirt Roads to Juder George and the boys go full twang. No less than three banjo solos from Kerry will be acceptable. Truly a hootin’ and hollerin’ output from the band. Bonus points if Dan incorporates some jug blowing into the percussion. No clear or articulate guitars allowed. Sunbizkit The most natural progression for the band, I think. George needs to get away from the growls and just rap with loose rhyme schemes while Kerry pumps out some sick nu metal chugs in the background. Really just getting away from that clear, articulate guitar sound, you know? I think this has a lot of potential and could really rebrand the group. New Bromuda Dude, fuck articulate guitars, bro. This shit is all about sick drops that will put Deafheaven on stage with the illest DJs you’ve ever seen. The beauty here is that the band can just pre-record their instruments and play them back in live settings with appropriate scratch effects. Think Dream House (House Edition). George could really mix up the vocals and go full autotune too. Tell me it wouldn’t work.

You really shouldn't have.

Pre-order will go up this Friday: 4 different color vinyl, cd and merch. The band will do the US distro, we will do it in the EU. Check Burningworldrecords.com on Friday. I'll also update on the precise time when it goes live. Jurgen

Well bud you better go and tell them, I think they'll appreciate the insight.

fucking lol'd. the expectations and flat out "demands" that this band revolutionize their sound every album are too damn funny. Bands tend to have a signature-ish sound that's recognizable across albums. Having listened to the 3 albums + 2 singles all in the last few days, the growth and experimentation is pretty evident through the years here. Pretty unclear on why when it comes to Deafheaven it's not okay that the vocalist sounds similar across albums... like what the fuck lol he needs to do clean vocals/spoken word/punk shouting on the next record or else the band isn't innovative? This shit's too much hahaha. Also I was going to leave it at this but I just re-read the Dasiano post and I'm still lolling. "Band needs to be totally different but sound exactly the same as Sunbather bcuz i like that one more than NB and instead of death metal vocals (which cmon it all sounds the exact same, like we get it bro lol) he should be singing clean vocals. basically just sing like the guy from MBV and have the band do shoegaze music like Sunbather and this shit will be GOLDEN!!!!!"

Got shipping for my order from the first batch

It's weird to think it was that long ago! I actually really loved Narrow Stairs though. It has probably three or four of my top ten Death Cab songs on it.

Do you live in the ocean or something how's that possible?

Bullmoose has it up now, with mockup:

KG getting in on some Gator action

*Gramerr

Some dude at Hoffman will geek over that.

Pre-Order: https://store.deathcabforcutie.com/

Last electric blue /300 here: http://shop.bilocationrecords.com/index.php?a=59335&lang=eng

Between 2 and 3 weeks has been my experience with packages from the UK to L.A.

Today it looks like they've added large shirts, grrr. I emailed them but am not holding my breath.

Just say it out loud to see how it feels

Yeah, this is my thought. I understand that taste is subjective and don't need a music critic to like the music I like to continue enjoying it, I just find him completely insufferable.

$3.50 for the records, $66.50 for the toenail clippers

This is really good. One of very few post-rock/post-metal releases that have caught my attention recently. Double vinyl from EU at ~$28ppd not too bad either. FFO: Ashbringer, Braveyoung, Light Bearer https://ingrina.bandcamp.com/album/etter-lys

Fucking awesome. Grabbed.

They have the clear on Bull Moose for $18. http://www.bullmoose.com/p/27509344/death-cab-for-cutie-thank-you-for-today-clear-vinyl-indie-exclusive

I listened to every single second of this song and very much enjoyed every single second of this song. The clean vocals here are very much a background texture-my operative words were "lead vocals". I was pretty clear in both regards. Even with the new element, "Canary Yellow" is by and large a by the numbers Deafheaven song. "Honeycomb" even more so. Deafheaven doing by the numbers Deafheaven songs is still better than a lot of other bands. All I'm saying is that for LP5 going forward, I'd personally like to see more diversification from them. There's no need for them to get into AC/DC like territory and simply slightly tweak the standard formula for each new album. To me, that gets old fast. And if they do in fact go down that road in the future, all that'll mean is that I'll become a much more passive listener and hitch my wagon to someone else. Easy.

Let's hope it's only peach scented.

E3 exclusive.

Is maroon completely gone? I can't find a link for it anywhere.

I posted this on another board and am copying it verbatim here (edit: I don't know what happened with the formatting. Weird): "Canary Yellow" is indeed an excellent track, and make no mistake-I am extremely hyped for this record (limited vinyl pre-order to boot). BUT, this upcoming album is basically the last time this band can sound like this before they get real same-y real fast. They are going to need to do *something* on the album after this one to mix it up a bit. I mean, both available tracks from OCHL basically indicate that this is going to be New Bermuda Part 2. That's all well and good, as that was a top shelf album, even if it was a cleaned-up distillation of Sunbather. But if LP5 turns out to be more of the same, then the formula is going to quickly lose luster. I don't know what kind of change ups would suit this band going forward, but I personally would start with dirty-ing up the guitar production. To my ears, the ultra clear and articulate guitar mixes on both New Bermuda and (by all indicators) OCHL don't really fit either the post-BM or shoegaze-y ambiances they are going for. The messy, smeary, more nebulous guitar mixing on Sunbather very much gets those aesthetics across in a better fashion. I'm not saying that they should simply re-write Sunbather, but that album's sonic aesthetics go a long way with this band's writing style. Further, Clarke needs to *badly* vary up his lead vocal stylings, as he is clearly the weakest link in the band by far (assumption being that OCHL has the same one dimensional lead vocal performance the other three albums had). I don't know if that translates specifically to clean singing (an overdone trope in this genre), but it certainly could mean experiments with death metal growling, punk like shouting/yelling, or more intense spoken work sections (ala Envy). Again, not to shit all over this album as I am looking very forward to hearing the final full record, and both "singles" (quotations used because the idea that this band-who's songs are lengthy on average with non-traditional linear song structuring and no real choruses to speak of-is commercially motivated is a laughable one) thus far have been superb.

Appreciate it. Shipping out today. Enjoy the extra goodies!

Posting for dat star!

Musically this is great. I miss the old vocals though

Is that a page-1 callback I see? Can't believe it's only been 10 pages.

Ya’ll need Jesus.

http://www.poopingproblems.com/survive-shart-attack/

I'm enjoying the PSUB - anyone else think it was worth the wait? I hope this hasn't been posted, but I believe @mrewest tagged me on these guys over on IG Swirlpool: Camomile EP 4 tracks (yes, had to get the CS)

I'm in for 1

Itll be on YouTube. Just search. https://youtu.be/gi8PTAJ2Hjs

Bruh...just watch the movie. It's like 90 minutes long.

*you’re

*every Jk jk jk Had to do it given your doing the same within the same comment

Theirs* I think it's mostly that people don't like his personality more than they disagree with his taste. I don't think I've ever watched one of his reviews and I can tell by the preview photos I've seen that I'll find him insufferable. Just looks like ever star-fucking hipster I've ever seen to the 10th degree.

Have to agree. Like, as if this record was on the same timeless level as to pimp a butterfly...seriously. If you love this record, more power to you, but it's just not on the same fucking level. Don't wanna sound like an asshole but this record is just not going to be looked at as a major milestone in music one or two years from now.

I for sure think it's different when it's a band you love and go out of your way to get an autograph yourself, but if there's no story or emotional attachment there I totally agree. Like in this case.

Might just be me, but autographs are so overrated. Couldn't care less.

I feel you. I'll wait a mail cycle (12-14 days) before I check in on an order that has not updated, especially if it's a label that normally sends shipping updates. Then, I'll wait another 7-10 days for a reply before I check back in. I know there are jerks on both sides of the equation but I think it's possible for there to be a positive "Hey checking in" "Cool, here's the status" exchange where both the label and customer are being cool and polite. Doesn't have to be a shameful negative thing for either party.

delays and now pressing issues? RT is THE WORST!

good lord. alright man. you let yourself get bent out of shape about this. i am going to wait more than a few days past the estimated release date and worry about more pressing issues.