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You guys could be like me and just block gumbo...then he could furiously masturbate all he wants in here without anyone ever telling him he's wrong. It's a win/win really.

Dive were so goddamn good. I still spin the 1st 7 inch with some regularity. And the Get High demo material. Love that shit.

Not a Russian Circles fan?

Holy Roar are pretty good for vinyl in terms of packaging/shipping securely (although UK based so probably pricey for most of you guys)  and overall production value. Their sister label Truthseeker Music Group are also very good.

Their subscribers may get an exclusive colour variant but it should still be available to non subscribers.

I loved Cartography.  Easily my favorite from them thus far.

Talking with Otto briefly after seeing them earlier this year he said this new one should be their heaviest yet.  Hope they stick with that plan!

That's great! Thanks for keeping this thread on track
 

Infinitely less hyperbolic and cringe-inducing.

Please keep Deafheaven OFF this thread (gracias), and you lost the 1/2 point for TMI. Way TMI. 
What was this thread like BG (Before Gumbo)?
Found this album from last year in My Music file - some decent instrument postmetal. Reminds me a bit of early PSOTY, maybe not quite as dense. Starts off with a 10 minute track, hang in there. Thank you to whomever recommended it here. I didn't pay 8 quid for it, must have been free back then.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster - Wires/Dream\Wires
 

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This looks awesome!

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So when I said that Caspian were going to play YATC for me, I didn't exactly tell you guys the full story. So I told Phil about my friend who was coming to see me from the UK. I'm madly in love with this girl, and wanted to do something special for her. So I planned her visit around this Philly show. When I was in DC I talked to Phil about it, that I wanted to do something special for her, so he agreed to help me out. One of her favorite songs is the Holy Trinity (Quovis, Further In, Further Out). Phil said he would play it for sound check for just the two of us, and when it was over I was going to ask her out. So I had to keep that a secret for a fucking month. We had to leave pretty early in the morning to get up to Philly by 4:30pm. She was wondering why we were leaving so early, so about half way to Philly I told her that we were going to the venue early cause Caspian is going to play her favorite song for just the two of us. She immediately started crying with happiness. She has never seen Caspian before, so it was even more reason to make this really memorable. We got to the venue and I introduced her to Phil and Erin. Phil was so nice as always thanking her for coming and all. So I show her around the venue, and we sit and talk as the guys set up the equipment, and check the sound boards. Later they come on and open up with some Dust to warm up. Then they get into Q/F/F. They were absolutely going off. Phil was jumping off the drum riser, and going wild. It was fucking fantastic. We watched from upstairs, just the two of us. It was fucking magical. It felt so surreal to watch my favorite band play my favorite song, just for me and her. I talked to Phil later and see said they really don't care for that song much (live), but when he played it he felt so good, as if the whole room was full. He was so glad he played it for us, and could feel all the energy. After the song was over I asked her out. She said "we've pretty much been dating for 3 months already" - she's such a smart ass which I love. I said "so is that a yes", and she said yes. So that was my whole elaborate plan to ask out my girlfriend. I figured there was no way she could say no to Caspian playing her a private show. Turns out I was right. Probably helps she was already in love  with me, too. Haha.
 
As far as the show went, wow. The sound there was huge. That venue has such good acoustics. Appleseed was fantastic as always. Their set went by so fast; I wanted more. This might have been the best Caspian show I have ever seen. The sound, the energy, the love, the set list, the venue, the emotion, the private show, the getting to date my dream girl, a damn good combination. It was a damn good set (what they've been doing this tour w. Ghosts). Also Calvin was playing so that made the night even that much more special. After the show I hung out with the guys, and caught up. So good to see them all as always. We talked music, the future, records, and all that good stuff. I told Phil that my plan was successful, thanked him again, and we hugged. Can't thank that man enough. Caspian (and Phil) are some of the best people ever. I mean, who else would go through all that trouble for someone? Man, it just makes me love and appreciate them even more. I got all the dudes to sign my Four Trees test press. It was pretty funny to see some of their reactions to it. My favorite being 'HOLY FUCK, WHAT IS THIS! How?!'. And getting it signed by Calvin was really special, which Phil confirmed multiple times. Haha.
 

 
 
As far as Caspian news I talked to Phil about getting the Audiotree live stream pressed. He said that he is going to try his hardest to make it happen cause he really wants to put out a live LP. They have to make sure the mix is good, and have the label approve it, but he is optimistic. So there is a decent chance it is going to happen. Also, there is a spring tour in the works. It's probably going to be March / April, and be a massive 5 week tour. So plenty of stops on this one. They are planning a '127 North' coffee for the next blend, so coffee addicts will be pleased. Lastly, there might be some new music in the works...
 
So yeah, that's about everything, unless something pops into my head later.
 
 

I'm not a big test press person. But I jumped at the chance to grab a few RC tests (been one of my favorites since Enter). 
Got these:
RC - enter
RC - station
RC - empros
RC - guidance
 
I'm in the process of putting together some stencils to create custom jackets. Just picked up the spray paint and exacto. This might turn out to be a debacle but the process will be fun. 

I'm not a big test press person. But I jumped at the chance to grab a few RC tests (been one of my favorites since Enter). 
Got these:
RC - enter
RC - station
RC - empros
RC - guidance
 
I'm in the process of putting together some stencils to create custom jackets. Just picked up the spray paint and exacto. This might turn out to be a debacle but the process will be fun. 

Be honest. Did you really listen to the new one? I know how you love to listen to new albums (present day) years later as an initial listen and then ask if we've heard the new ____________ yet.
 
An honest Gumby is the best Gumby .
 
 

Jumbo Gumbo™ from Gumbo's rating system officially rated this album:
 
— "Could be longer."

While this has been bumped, if anyone has any way to make custom jackets (whether or not screen printed, any manner really), please speak up!
 
I'm sure there's a group here that would quickly give you some work!

Jesus matt. That sounds badass. Pumped for you.
 
Hopefully they'll make it 'stralia for that Tertia tour. Doubt it. Maybe I can plan a trip home during that time. 

Always coming through with the goods.

Still haven't received my record! wtf?
 
The CD has been in constant rotation...it is one of their best IMO! And they showed again that they are easily the best Post-Rock band out there! Love'em!

Dunk:
http://shop.dunkfestival.com/collections/frontpage/products/pray-for-sound-everything-is-beautiful-2xlp
Released by dunk!records in Europe on Sept. 23rd, 2016.
Comes in gatefold cover, 180g colored vinyl (blue splatter on clear is the exclusive dunk!records edition)

This statement is idiotic.

Each song released further confirms my AOTY prediction.  Everything about these songs is so massive so far.  Honestly shaping up to be one of my all-time favorites.