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Local shop was told Fall for the vinyl release. 

3 hours ago, jhulud said:

While we wait for any and all preorder links, read this. Pretty amusing and I can relate to the uncertainty that is new TOOL music and album. 

 

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/amp28610128/tool-band-new-album-fear-inoculum-should-never-be-released/

 

 

I read that earlier. Silly elitist attitude. 

59 minutes ago, thetrackt said:

I think at the end of this countdown we’re gonna have new album details but also vinyl reissues...

 

https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/08/tool-are-planning-to-remaster-and-reissue-all-their-albums-for-vinyl-release/amp/

At this rate (not counting Salival) we could expect new album details this Saturday. 

Adam at one point was active on another well known forum asking questions related to a future repress of their back catalogue. I’m guessing the new album has put this on hold but it appears they’re aware they’ve missed out/dropped the ball on vinyl reissues. AAA was often mentioned so I’m hoping they don’t throw a digital step into the chain. 

That fact that 10,000 Days never saw an official vinyl release is criminal. 

Looks like I’m signing back up. Looking forward to a fresh copy of Handsome Boy with the original CD artwork. 

There’s also a new Blue Note series that begins next month called The Tone Poet Series. 

Don Was from Blue Note is backing it and Joe from Music Matters is heading it up. 

They’re selecting titles from Blue Note that have yet to see an audiophile release. All analog and the same jackets that MM is known for will be used. 

First titles

Wayne Shorter “Etcetera” 

Chick Corea “Now he sings now he sobs”

Retail will be $35 but amazon preorders have dipped under $30. 

I’ve ordered 6 of the first 12 SRX MM titles. Currently received three. After hearing them ordered three more which are on the way. 

Ive read the KOB has had pressing/noise issues. Can’t speak from personal experience though. 

So far the three MM titles I’ve received (night in Tunisia, hank Mobley and song for my father) are incredible. Dead quiet. It’s bizarre how quiet they are when you drop the needle and between tracks. I do have other MM 33’s and 45’s to compare them to. I agree $60 is steep but they’re not getting cheaper. 

Def grabbing a copy. I really wish it was pressed on black vinyl. I care far more about sound than appearance. 

Received my copy today (black vinyl). Nice heavy, quiet and flat. Sound is not bad. Not sure if they recorded to tape but I doubt it. 

Really disappointed that it didn’t come with a download card. 

Listened twice through and really enjoying it. It definitely needs some time but def picking up a copy locally on my way home. 

Great news. I gave up long ago on a new album from these guys. Hopefully we’ll see a repress of their first album. 

9 hours ago, crossedoutname said:

Anyone know when the store is supposed to open this month?

3/19

Haven't seen this posted anywhere. Panic Prevention has been a long time coming. Already placed an order but haven't received shipping confirmation.

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/vinyl-jamie-t-panic-prevention-kings/

I agree that Dallas record shops are pretty weak. 

Good Records’ stock is meh. 

Josey is overpriced. 

Forever Young is incredibly overpriced. 

Best shops in the area are Docs in Ft Worth which still hasn’t reopened and Direct Audio which is online only (warehouse is in North Dallas). 

14 Records on garland road is worth checking out for vintage stock. He also has a selection at Curiosities in Lakewood. Prices can be high but he’s willing to make deals. 

9 hours ago, The Saint said:

Maybe somebody can answer this...Any recommendations on a good sounding pressing of Duke Ellington & John Coltrane? Been holding off on this gem for too long because I don't know where to look as far as solid pressings. Black vinyl too...not interested in the color reissues.

I’d go with the Analogue Productions 2LP repress. They never disappoint. 

I’ll take a 4 LP black vinyl for $40. 

Grabbed The Fragile from my local today. Thankful that I never dealt with sandbag. 

9 hours ago, Sidney Crosley said:

Is anyone else as disappointed as I am with this new record? It just feels a lot more forced - the songwriting in particular I found lacklustre (the production is actually some of the nicest of any of his albums). Usually his clever wordplay makes his songs stand out, but other than Dreams, there really isn't much of it that is too exciting. Trains Go By is a huge misstep - almost sound like he's going for the easy hooks rather than writing a song (the chorus just seems too obvious). Obviously I like that he's not just trying to redo Animal Years/Hello Starling, but this album feels a bit directionless (or just that it really wants to be a Grateful Dead album, but truly is not one). The middle, with three 6+ minute songs in a row, is quite the slog....

I love his work but I honestly feel like it's been downhill since So Runs the World Away. That was his last album with multiple tracks that blew me away. Especially Another New World. Still love and respect the guy. I'll always catch him when he's in town but I just can't get excited about new material these days. 

Good on DFA. 

My ticketmaster tracking is now working through USPS. Looks like it's sitting in Alabama. 

13 hours ago, coutstevo said:

Has anyone that did the vinyl upgrade with their concert tickets received this yet? I was sent a tracking number last Friday but even that still shows tracking info is not available yet.

 

I've listened to this 5-6 times already and am really enjoy it and can't wait to spin it.

 

I'm in the same boat. A local friend received his Tuesday but I also received a shit tracking number. It's not even UPS as their tracking starts with a "1Z". It's also not USPS, DHL or FedEx. Ticketmaster said they're researching and will get back to me in 3-5 business days. Complete shit. Probably the last time I preorder. I never get them on time. 

Got the opposite from live nation/ticketmaster. Just received a message saying they can't process it. Called and was told there's something wrong with the LCD soundsystem vinyl upgrade with no solution. 

Mine sounds great. Barely any surface noise - black vinyl. 

18 minutes ago, Sunshine said:

Southernplayalistic has a limo in the title

Solo artist confirmed. 

Was going to grab it locally but that price is too good. Looking forward to getting it in on Friday. 

9 minutes ago, zdkaiser said:

Ha! Mine was cracked too. WTH? I sent them photos of the crack and they are sending me a replacement. 

Good to know. Hopefully we're lucky with the second copy. Curious to see if this issue pops up with Ghostly orders as well. 

Received my purple cyanide sisters today from Kings Road. Massive crack all the way through the record. It looks like someone took a hammer to the record before it was packed. Hopefully they replace it. I paid the additional $13 for shipping to avoid USPS Media Mail as they just lost a Music Matters order of mine. Good luck to everyone else that has copies coming.