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Mine arrived today. Same gold foil stamping as all the represses, individually numbered on the back. Haven't had a chance to spin it yet, but it sure looks nice. Except for the grey in white C disc; they had to know that was gonna look crappy.

This is probably my album of the year, and if it isn't then it's barely in second place. For me it's their masterpiece and I hope that whatever drama that was happening either has passed or will pass, because god damn (hot damn?) they are a sick ass band and I don't want them going away

Just getting around to giving Radical a listen. After a spin, I got to say it gave a strong first impression. I never trust a first listen, as often it's inaccurate. I didn't hate Hot Damn! the first time I heard it necessarily [back in 2003/04], but only because of a couple of my friend's persistence did I continue to listen. It wasn't until probably the 10th chance I gave it, and probably reading through the lyrics, did it really hit home as one of the greatest albums I'd ever heard & ascended to one of my favorites. While some other albums, not necessarily of ETID but whoever, I love at first, but they don't have staying power. But Radical has some strong potential to stand out in the ETID catalog. A few parts left me wondering if Radical is Every Time I Die's White Album. Experimental, and just plain weird. In the best way possible. They executed it well. Makes me wish I'd made it to Tid The Season to dance to a few of these. Plus they played one of my favorites The Sweet Life. Ugh... Anyways, I had an idea, that may be good or bad, but the variant I was spinning was Banquet Records' translucent neon magenta. It was tough to pick a variant, as the album cover is so colorful and a lot of great choices. I like what I have, but also like the idea of the translucent neon green [which was a EU/UK Kings Road exclusive, I believe]. I wanted to ask if anybody who got a copy of that, would want to trade their C/D for mine? If anybody else might like the idea of mixing it up and having both green and magenta. I do know the opaque lime greens seem to be available, but was hoping for that translucent to match up. Just an idea!

New Pink/Black/Blue variant. Quantities unknown. https://equal-vision-records.myshopify.com/products/polyrenapb-lp?_pos=8&_sid=3f324f418&_ss=r

Love threads like this as it's key for discovery, I miss loads or maybe listen to something but didn't connect with it at the time, or forgot to listen at the time. I generally see a few common names tally up and check out an album on that basis or I see a theme in a list of things I already like and will listen to something I've missed. Or just pot luck it. I'll add my list soon, just writing to say everyone's lists are appreciated.

I would think kids would love the "BOOM BOOM BOOM" part of TLC. Speaking of TLC...

Well here I am living this discussion out. My 4 year old and I made the Seth Meyers appearance our first video of the morning and followed it up with the H5Six record release show. Since I only occasionally dip a toe in the hardcore pool I had never given them a chance before hearing “Mystery”. I downloaded the album and didn’t like much else, finding it akin to when Minus The Bear got a new electronic toy and shoehorned awkwardly into everything. Subsequently I was riding with him in the truck and played “Mystery” and he was JAMMIN in the car seat. I was making a turn as the song ended and “Blackout” started. I went to change it to something else (he also really loves Fiddlehead) and he got upset and said, “Hey! I liked that!” So we listened to the rest and he loved almost all of it. Now since that day we listen to most of the album every day at some point. He’s in love. “We need to get this record, da-da!” he says. And so I wait for this black repress to go back up. Preorder from Flight 13 is the backup plan.

Is it possible to close this thread and push any future convo to be about Lingua Ignota and her work? Full support for survivors.