The Saint

No disrespect. Just saying, if you were to mention Kanye West to me today, the first thing that would pop into my head would be the father of Kim's baby not muti-platinum selling artist. It's a shame to see that his musical talent has been put in the shadows. At least that's how I see it. Hopefully, this puts him back on the map for me.

After everything that's been going on with Kanye and the Kardashians and his over-inflated ego, I kinda forgot that Kanye was a musician. This new song is sweet though

yay! limited stuff!

My copy skips and pops a lot. There seems to be a lot of static. I have to get me some of that cleaner stuff.

Keep digging yourself into a bigger hole. Nobody appreciates your immaturity. I agree with Brock. Grow up.

Damn. I wish I didn't miss out on some of these.

don't crash my thread, dude. create your own

I would never give out my phone number that publicly, but that's just me

a second press? this is awesome news! so happy for these guys and their success.

So torn on whether to listen or wait

I woke up to an e-mail saying that this is streaming on Spotify. After my first listen, I'd say that I'm underwhelmed.

What a friggin sweet lineup! I wish I lived in Chicago

from Tumblr: Whenever, If Ever Today was an exciting one here at our office as it saw the unveiling of two very special, near and dear records and our first foray into putting out a book (even if it has 200 pages and probably less than 200 words, haha). The humbling feeling of validation when you see something you believe in getting such widespread praise and support is something I hope everyone gets to experience at some point or another, even if in just some simple small way. The response to these records going on sale today — the culmination of years of planning, writing, setbacks, collaborating, personal sacrafice, etc. — is just that. So I’m sure when I say thank you for your support I speak for Hilary, Evan, everyone here at Topshelf and everyone in The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, collectively. So now, I am faced with the difficult decision of acknowledging thatWhenever, If Ever is actively leaking a month before it’s release date. You can probably Google for it right now and get it. This is arguably the biggest release we’ll have all year as a label and this spoils a lot of planning we had in place over the last few months, but these things happen. This also forces me to acknowledge the real-world truth that yes, records cost money. This oft-avoided subject in our community is a reality for everyone who tours or postpones real life to make music in nearly any capacity. It’s a thing. This record is no different. So against my better judgement, we’ve made Whenever, If Ever available to: download on bandcamp immediately for just $7. listen to on bandcamp for free. listen to on soundcloud for free. and, of course, order physically on CD or vinyl. Anyone who has pre-ordered the record already — thank you, sincerely — you’ll be getting downloads as soon as I can get everything set up (we weren’t planning on sending them for another month after all). So, I’m appealing to you all to please use the above URLs to share, acquire and experience this record. I understand it’s 2013 and you can download and share this for free (and we’re not going to stop you) but I’m not doing my job if I don’t ask. Heh, I don’t have a job if I don’t ask. Thanks, you guys.

but on Topshelf's bandcamp out of all things...and 20 links. pretty weird.

Until I see the Banquet UK variant, I am convinced that the one I got tonight at the in-store is orange.

Oh wait, this is a Google thing so there probably won't be a mobile app for my iPhone. I didn't even think of that. Sigh...guess I'll have to stick with Spotify, but I'm really not too happy about it.

http://countyourluckystars.bandcamp.com All of Count Your Lucky Stars catalog is name your price for the week. There are a ton of bands on here including Dowsing, Snowing, Joie De Vivre, Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate), and a lot more.

what a cover!

I use Spotify Premium constantly because it allows me to listen to albums when I don't have the money to buy a physical copy on vinyl. That's $9.99. I'll have to check this out. I've been looking for something different than Spotify that really hooks me, but I can't get away from the familiarity. That $7.99 price point is a good start though.

I'm digging some of the new shirts they just put up too. At least I think they're new. First time I've seem them. I might have to pick one up soon

wish I had the money right now. the book looks rad

haha that would be me. I just finished checkout

ugh I take a nap and wake up and they go live and I miss out on the rarest variant. might go in for the three pack

Sweet. That will save me a lot because of shipping. Anybody know if its just a signing or pictures too?

Nice they got it right