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I know that there is some Genius annotation or something that says the song is about Snowden, but its a misinterpretation of a reply to a tweet. Someone tagged Snowden in a tweet and said "this song is about you" and Thrice replied "not about. definitely not unconnected though" as in Snowden is A whistleblower however not THE whistleblower the song is about. 

So the song is clearly much more inspired by what went on at Mars Hill.

I know that there is some Genius annotation or something that says the song is about Snowden, but its a misinterpretation of a reply to a tweet. Someone tagged Snowden in a tweet and said "this song is about you" and Thrice replied "not about. definitely not unconnected though" as in Snowden is A whistleblower however not THE whistleblower the song is about. 

So the song is clearly much more inspired by what went on at Mars Hill.

/3000 according to the hype sticker 

https://store.relapse.com/b/city-of-caterpillar

Rarest variant already gone. 

 
Release Date: September 30, 2022
 
PRESSING INFO:
First Press
2457 x Baby Pink Standard Gram
537 x Clear with White and Black Smoke and Baby Pink and White Splatter Standard Gram *Relapse.com Exclusive*
535 x White Standard Gram *North America Indie Retail Exclusive* (Not available through Relapse.com)
358 x Milky Clear and Black Half 'n Half with Metallic Silver, Black and Baby Pink Splatter Standard Gram *Relapse.com Exclusive*
136 x Neon Violet, Double Mint Green and Baby Pink Tri Color Merge with Neon Violet, Double Mint Green and Baby Pink Splatter Standard Gram *Relapse.com Exclusive*
100 x Clear (Not available to the public - Friends of band and label only)
CITY OF CATERPILLAR return with their first new album in 20 years, Mystic Sisters!

When guitarist/vocalist Brandon Evans, guitarist Jeff Kane, drummer Ryan Parrish and bassist/vocalist Kevin Longendyke unveiled their self-titled debut in 2002, their emotional, frenzied and often cinematic music was at the vanguard of the burgeoning screamo movement. Along with bands like Pg.99 (with whom they shared members), Majority Rule, Planes Mistaken For Stars and others, they helped develop a style of music that took hardcore into convulsive new territory.

After years spent living in other parts of the country and playing in other bands—including Darkest Hour, Malady and Ghastly City Sleep, the long awaited CITY OF CATERPILLAR reunion shows snowballed into writing sessions. The result - Mystic Sisters, an album that recaptures the magic of old while taking the band’s music into exciting new territory! The winding and atmospheric title track that embodies CITY OF CATERPILLAR's experimental side features some noise violin from Evans’ former Pg. 99 bandmate Johnny Ward, while tracks like "Decider" and "Paranormaladies" showcases the band's roots with a flurry of viceral, noisey hardcore swagger.

Tracked primarily at Montrose Recording in Richmond, Mystic Sisters was self-produced by the band and then mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Bosse-de-Nage).

Ultimately, CITY OF CATERPILLAR are more concerned with creating a mood than telling a story. “The band is always focused on mood,” Evans confirms. “To me, that’s the most important thing. I don’t really want people dissecting what we’re trying to say, because it’s not really about us. It never has been. What we cared about 20 years ago was innocent, raw emotion, and that’s what we care about now.”

 

That sucks, almost everyone I saw buying merch in Chicago was using a credit card so hopefully they didn't take a big hit. 

The description and hype sticker say "white vinyl". 

Those wacky 5th wave emo/ska kids in Cliffdiver appear to be the first band to benefit from the new Side One Dummy.

https://sideonedummy.com/collections/cliffdiver

 
Tulsa, OK's CLIFFDIVER is proud to announce their debut LP Exercise Your Demons, out May 6, 2022 on SideOneDummy!
Exercise Your Demons is available on Limited Edition Color Vinyl. Includes digital download card.
Tracklist:
1. New Vegas Bomb (feat. Skatune Network)
2. Who Let the Hawgz Out?
3. Frankie Muniz Don't Smoke No Mids
4. We Saw the Same Sunset
5. Death is a Wedding (With Eternity)
6. Super Saiyan Al Pacino
7. Dick Van Yikes
8. I Left My Heart at Lemon Lake
9. IKEA Strikes Back
VINYL PRESSING INFO:
1st Pressing
500 - Blue Seafoam (SideOneDummy Exclusive!)
1000 - Strawberry Splash
 
Lots of bundles here too. There's a video expected to drop any moment now on Brooklyn Vegan. 
 

Just got an email from Midtown saying my order has been "processed" and I should expect a tracking number "soon". 

Just got an email from Midtown saying my order has been "processed" and I should expect a tracking number "soon". 

It sounded fucking awesome on my AirPods Pro with Spatial Audio on. I'm not sure it was mimicking 5.1 but it sounded incredible. 

I think overall its very cool if a little short. Its interesting to see them sort of blow up the mysterious aspect of the band and now lean in on this universe they've created. Like it really seems to help set up a sandbox where on the next album the music videos and promo will build on whats shown in the movie. If that's what they want to do. My only complaint about the movie is that it seems possible that elements of the live performances are faked in the interest of moving the narrative forward. 

Do I trust a comic book store to safely ship me a record? 

I got my copy of this today. Top notch all around*. The pink variant looks fantastic. Liner notes are great the new cover is brilliant. A d-side full of b-sides. Nice work! 
 
*I haven't actually listened to it yet, but hoping to spin it tomorrow. 

Stay Inside and Dogleg responded to the tweet very quickly. 

Ordered a pink. Currently rocking the album on Bandcamp. 

Ordered a pink. Currently rocking the album on Bandcamp. 

Looks like there's going to be an announcement of this album being on vinyl for the first time ever later today. I'll update as info comes in. 

Looks like there's going to be an announcement of this album being on vinyl for the first time ever later today. I'll update as info comes in. 

What a bummer if this is the production they would have had on tour with them. Would have been amazing to see live. Also when Nick sat down to do the end of Limelight I imagined a crowd just eating it up. Man, these guys could literally do anything on their next record. I'm actually more excited for what comes next. 

Says the guy who gets albums early. 

Says the guy who gets albums early. 

I bought the oxblood in clear from KRM EU and I think I paid $2 more than a US variant. 

Combine this with the fact that the band Triple Fast Action appears to be up to something I am HAVING A WEEK. 

Wait what???? 🥳🥳 Broadcaster and Cattlemen Don't are two of the most underrated albums ever. 

Now put Boys and Girls and Electric Pink on one LP.