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They posted a short snippet of Brick Wall on twitter earlier today, and looks like was since deleted.

Yes! Great point. When she would play $uicideboy$ I would explain this to her, and she had no clue who they were. So I played her some 3-6, and she was stunned, saying wow...you're right. Their discrepancies do seem weird and inconsistent, also agree on that. I wonder if initially he did give them general/verbal permission, but once they blew up way bigger than anyone anticipated, he wanted a piece of the pie since there now was an actual pie to be had a piece from, so he changed his stance? Who knows. We'll never know but will hear bias comments from both sides, I'm sure. Nothing would surprise me on either side, when money is involved.

That's his second time coming back to indulge in the fun. They also brought him back for the ABR 15 year anniversary show in Lancaster, I think two years ago, now.

For the sake of conversation, I'll say I grew up in the 3-6 era, but only indulged mildly. Surely liked what I'd heard, but was distracted with everything West Coast. G-Funk was/is my flavor, everything else took a back seat. Seeing a gal a bit younger than me who is into the next (today's) generation rappers who were influenced heavily by 3-6 inspired me to go back and visit much of their catalog that I hadn't yet. I still have a bit to go as it's quite vast, but it's all so good. I said on another thread and will reiterate here, that Where's Da Bud is one of the most underrated weed songs of all-time. I remember one of my old dealers back in, jeez, when did this come out? 97? I just looked it up, I got close, December 3 of 96. So it was summer of 97 that he had that song as his pager greeting. I paged him, and he txt me...wait no I fucked up...he called me back, and first thing I said is "What's that song you just put as your greeting?" He told me, and I immediately ran out and bought the The End CD. Sigh...great times.

No, no. The RDWs were bootleg.

Probably deserves it's own thread. Where's Da Bud one of the best, possibly most underrated weed songs of all-time.

Had to grab one. Too tempting, way too good of an album.

$2 handling fee pretty weak, but I guess it's just perception. Maybe if it was just a $6 shipping charge instead of $4 + $2 extra, it wouldn't seem so bad? Although $6 is pretty high for a CD. But anyways, I didn't get the vinyl record but put the grabs on a CD. Looking forward to it, some interesting features on this album! Ice-T, Masta Ace, Sid?? Huge Sid fan, I'm curious how calab turned out. Thanks for posting, wouldn't have known about it otherwise.

I'm curious if many of Ghostmane's fans grew up with, or have just listened to much Bone Thugs~N~Harmony. A gal I used to see introduced me to this guy, Puya and those cats. My initial instinct was that it sounded cool, but I didn't like it because he sounded like a carbon copy of Bone, specifically Flesh-N-Bone. But I think about it, and I can't hate. It's like the South Park episode "Simpsons Did It", and it's not like bands and artists throughout the history of time weren't influenced by cats they grew up with. There was an element to 80's & 90's rap that said you need your own style & were hated on if you sounded like another rapper, or were a biter as they would call it, biting off another rapper's style. But hey. Where would Snoop Doggy Dogg & Dr Dre be without George Clinton, right? But anyways, I was just curious if most of his fans hear or notice the BTNH influence in his vocals. And if you guys aren't familiar, you should check them out and some of Flesh-N-Bone's solo work if you like Ghostmane. All really good stuff!

In the email announcing the Christmas Burns Red livestream/merch lineup, I was wondering if they'd have a new press. Alas, just some shirts & things. Some good goodies, nonetheless. Had to put the grabs on a couple. As far as these streams go, they're so bittersweet. I love participating in helping keep these bands afloat during the struggle. Love seeing them, and hearing the music again. But I get so sad that I'm sitting at home and not in a room full of people just like me, screaming lyrics, running around in a counter-clockwise circle, jumping to the beat of the china symbol on Back Burner. If you can relate to that, I hope to be seeing you real soon. "I need somebody to shove." - Soul Asylum

Had to jump in on that Kings Road [US] black & white explosion and a CD. Lost Forever//Lost Together was a masterpiece, and I've enjoyed this band very much so ever since. I haven't dove too deep into the catalog previous to that, but I really should find time to do so... Edit to say it appears as if that black & white on Kings Road has sold out. I don't see it on the website anymore. Glad I didn't sleep.

I was wondering if the webstore variant actually is black? It doesn't state, and you can't really tell? Also, gonna hold off listening to any of these songs until the release. Please no Linkin Park... Despite being an "old school" fan, I've refrained from complaining about the evolution & embraced the ride, and enjoyed most of it. Amo more so than That's The Spirit. Why not? Bands that keep their sound the same, 50% of the fan base will complain, and bands who experiment with new sounds the other 50% will complain. So who cares. I just hope that musicians make something they themselves can enjoy so they can have fun playing live shows. Makes the experience a lot better. All of it. I enjoyed the [although clearly radio friendly-vibes] unique direction of Amo, but trying to use a Linkin Park blueprint, come on, brothas. How desperate are they to have that radio hit? Keep coming up with your own sound, Horizon. Ya'll were doing just fine. Initial thoughts anyways. As I stated, I haven't heard anything yet.

Oddly, a few of my personal favorite bands fall into this narrative.

Meridional! Rumor has it for Black Friday RSD they'll be releasing a whopping 2,500 more of this bad boy (turquoise marble). I also saw that 3,400 were being pressed, but I'm not sure which is accurate. Either way, plenty are on the way for those who missed out.

Interesting. I've certainly heard mixed opinions on the idea. I'm wondering if those opposed (some strongly) aren't typical concert goers to begin with? I don't love the idea either, believe me. But I'm getting my fix when and where I can get it. Seeing the boys live again will be both a sigh of relief, but also torture and a reminder of this horrific show-less scenario we've been in since March, in a car filled, spaced out environment. But, also, at least I won't be confined to my couch with 4 walls around me with a stream that lags. [Sadly I'm in a shitty area that doesn't have the best internet available] Also, what about the Boy Crazy lyrics didn't age well?

Are any forum members interested in the drive-in show they're doing in Chicago October 30th? Being stuck near your car and not with each other in a big sweaty pile of party rock isn't nearly as cool, but I'll take what I can get at this point. At least for now.

I haven't listened to this EP all that much, surprisingly. I'll be happy to give it some attention.

I just listened to this album front to back about 2 weeks ago. I didn’t forget how good it was, but I was reminded anyways.

Is there anybody besides me that has loved this album? I saw an earlier post that said it sounds like a bunch of B-sides. I agree! NFG is the king of B-sides how many of us are familiar with So Many Ways, Radio Adelaide, Whiskey Rose, Over Me, Make It Right, I'm The Fool, just to name a few. I swear I could pinpoint a past era from which each song from Forever & To Infinity is from, but some of these songs are their catchiest. I'm just gonna call out Trophy (amongst abouts half this album) as one of my favorites since Summer Fling on Radiosurgery I will never get how that didn't catch on as one of their best songs. To each their own, right? But anyways, this is a super fun album, I can imagine about all of these tracks translating beautifully live.

Got to say, this has nothing to do with the vinyl pressing as I only ordered the CD & got a digital download, but fishing on the river I got a chance to listen to the download through a bluetooth speaker and upon first listen.....I love this album. Fucking superb job by PTH, don't see what the complaining is all about but give me another couple listens...

https://sharptonerecords.co/products/currents-the-place-i-feel-safest-red-with-black-splatter-vinyl?_pos=15&_sid=183583962&_ss=r Sharptone's shop has a repress of The Place I Feel Safest on red with black splatter. Ordered mine a couple days ago & it says it shipped already. Shipping prices aint nothin' nice...

I got my Use Me CD in the mail yesterday.

Good lookin' out! During their live album stream/listening party of the new album last week, Sharptone mentioned repressing TPIFS. I'm surprised this wasn't announced as being available. I would wager a couple other variants will be coming. How's everybody liking The Way It Ends?

The band I love to hate, and hate to like. There are many reasons not to listen to Emmure. When I say I don't let personal politics of band members interfere with my flavor of music, I'm speaking of Emmure. There were some good tunes back when on Goodbye and The Respect Issue, Felony was just plain bad, but come on, they redeemed themselves with Speaker Of The Dead, their best album. And each album after that had some good, heavy tracks. Obviously if you're looking for anything with substance, or any kind of deep meaning (or any meaning at all), Emmure is not your band. But they got some fun bangers, if you can prevent yourself from hating the singer, which, is this band's selling point. They (he) got nothing else to offer so they admittedly resort to the lowest common denominator of trying to make you hate them. But they got Joshua Travis anyways, and he fucking rules. I would take a Glass Cloud reunion over another Emmure album any day.