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this album is just stunning... can't wait to get the beige vinyl. looks like Ghostly still has them for sale surprisingly: http://www.theghostlystore.com/products/tycho-awake

while i get the appeal of Benji... and i enjoy it quite a bit for what it is, i still think it's being overrated by many critics. it seems the ones who love it most are people who didn't particular care for (or even listen) to Sun Kil Moon in the past (mostly Ghosts of the Great Highway and April). my first 1-2 listens of Benji WERE pretty amazing, i can't lie... but like someone said, it listens like a collection of short stories and obituaries, which to me has very little replay value as a result. i mean, even your most favorite books/short stories of all time, how many of you have read them more than twice? i prefer the more lush/full band, poetic, and melodic Koz to this funny, self deprecating, stream of consciousness Koz. if you haven't checked out the last two Desertshore albums (Drawing of Threes especially), definitely do so... Mercy and a few songs off Threes are some of Mark's best work ever for me. p.s. i'm pretty sure have an extra unopened white copy of Admiral Fell Promises that i'd be willing to part with.

according to Newbury Comics, it's a gatefold like the clear one: https://twitter.com/newburycomics/status/368481674335490048

good call... let's hope it's the same gatefold, since the price is basically the same... (and a little hefty for a single LP) re: BI, BI, i had already bought the regular one before the red one came about, so i just swapped the discs and sold the black one to a friend for like $10

Newbury Comics has an exclusive clear blue version limited to 500: Volcano Choir - 'Repave' on clear blue vinyl - ltd to 500 pcs!www.newburycomics.comAutographed CD Booklets, Pre-Order Promotions, Rock Posters, Music & Pop Culture Goods $24.98 shipped glad people are liking this record, i think the first 4 songs are some of the best stuff Justin has done personally. definitely light years ahead of Unmap