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It’s not that strange people are complaining, right? The preorder implied these would be the complete studio recordings (turned out that wasn’t the case) on 180 gram vinyl (which apparently isn’t the case). When you charge upwards of 400 + shipping for what’s basically six albums and some extras it’s not that weird that people expect to receive a product as advertised. Especially since we all know the whole 180 grams thing is usually an excuse for companies to actually charge more for a record in the first place.
 
Meanwhile, what really bothers me is that I preordered this thing the day it went up, have not received it yet (or even got shipping confirmation for that matter) while my local record store was selling it on Friday for a slightly lower price than I paid. 

I don’t think people are ridiculous, unless they are flying off the handle with rage about it, which seems to be the go to extreme for so many  these days. I would have bought the box anyway if it wasn’t advertised as 180g so I don’t really care. But, because it was advertised that way, I at least would like acknowledgment of the error, an apology(a general, not a personal), and then they can offer to pay for return postage for anyone who who wants to return their NM or better box set for a refund, because they feel so “ripped off” or betrayed or lied to. I would bet they wouldn’t get many takers on that, LOL. Of course the “demand” to repress everything is silly. 

If it was a legit mistake, and they acknowledge it like above, I’m good. I’m not on all the socials so I don’t know if this has gone down or if they are just flipping the bird at people voicing their disappointment, but if they aren’t being cool about it (as one person on Discogs says, that’s not cool at all. 
 
I did dive into the set last night and yes, the highlight is the sound quality so far. I only got through Tremulant and Landscape Tantrums but both sounded really great, with near perfect pressing quality. I had a few softer ticks on LT. I really can’t wait to hear the rest.
 
While the music is ultimately what’s important here and they really did a great job with that, I’m not as impressed with physical portions of the box. The book left a lot to desired for me. Not having the Francis EP (there’s easily room for it though, so maybe we can add it later), and the (lack of) vinyl weight all take it down a notch for my value of the box set. 
 
As a big fan of the music and a record fan, I can’t help but love this set despite its flaws. Definitely awesome.

I don’t think people are ridiculous, unless they are flying off the handle with rage about it, which seems to be the go to extreme for so many  these days. I would have bought the box anyway if it wasn’t advertised as 180g so I don’t really care. But, because it was advertised that way, I at least would like acknowledgment of the error, an apology(a general, not a personal), and then they can offer to pay for return postage for anyone who who wants to return their NM or better box set for a refund, because they feel so “ripped off” or betrayed or lied to. I would bet they wouldn’t get many takers on that, LOL. Of course the “demand” to repress everything is silly. 

If it was a legit mistake, and they acknowledge it like above, I’m good. I’m not on all the socials so I don’t know if this has gone down or if they are just flipping the bird at people voicing their disappointment, but if they aren’t being cool about it (as one person on Discogs says, that’s not cool at all. 
 
I did dive into the set last night and yes, the highlight is the sound quality so far. I only got through Tremulant and Landscape Tantrums but both sounded really great, with near perfect pressing quality. I had a few softer ticks on LT. I really can’t wait to hear the rest.
 
While the music is ultimately what’s important here and they really did a great job with that, I’m not as impressed with physical portions of the box. The book left a lot to desired for me. Not having the Francis EP (there’s easily room for it though, so maybe we can add it later), and the (lack of) vinyl weight all take it down a notch for my value of the box set. 
 
As a big fan of the music and a record fan, I can’t help but love this set despite its flaws. Definitely awesome.

Talked myself out of it the first time around due to owning all of the separates apart from Bedlam, but then reading the interview with Omar and seeing it had all been remastered (which I didn’t feel was initially clear), I needed it. Was just a tad too late for the EU store, so very stoked to have managed to grab one from the drop that went live today!

A true 20th Anniversary would’ve put Still Day Beneath The Sun and Patterns In The Ivy II on this instead of that stupid live track. 

I cannot wait for these standalone reissues, listening to Repetition today and damn, always makes you feel some things.

Dude was super exited about Mr Muggs? 

Dude was super exited about Mr Muggs? 

Even better news than I could’ve imagined or hoped for.  Holy shit.  Stream hype through the roof.

Okay. Yeah, I can see that. But, PLOT TWIST- The new run will be on tastefully done color variants. Gotta get those double dipper dollars!!!

Everyone except McPherson would seethe so hard.

Everything they've done is solid except for their self-titled album - steer far clear of that one.  Godless Prophets was a triumphant return to form following that disaster.  Undoing Ruin is my fave, but I give quite a bit of play to The Human Romance.

We have it up for preorder now:
https://monstermusicsc.com/UPC/4250795602477
 

That is a terrible excuse for this oversight, but I guess there’s the answer. No, it is NOT included in this  set that supposedly “contains the band's whole studio discography.”
 
i wasn’t going to ask a question that can’t be answered, but I can’t help myself. How is the song FTM, not apart of the story of the album FTM? I thought the story at the time of album release was that the song was removed from the album solely for time constraints so it would fit on one CD. It literally fades out with exactly the same music that the first song on the album fades in with, but is “not part of the story.” Okay.

Not including the Frances song would be so incredibly lame given a) the price of this box and b) the fact that it contains like three etched sides. 
 
Edit: not to mention the fact that it’s false advertising as it’s supposed to include the entire studio recordings. 

That is a terrible excuse for this oversight, but I guess there’s the answer. No, it is NOT included in this  set that supposedly “contains the band's whole studio discography.”
 
i wasn’t going to ask a question that can’t be answered, but I can’t help myself. How is the song FTM, not apart of the story of the album FTM? I thought the story at the time of album release was that the song was removed from the album solely for time constraints so it would fit on one CD. It literally fades out with exactly the same music that the first song on the album fades in with, but is “not part of the story.” Okay.

That is a terrible excuse for this oversight, but I guess there’s the answer. No, it is NOT included in this  set that supposedly “contains the band's whole studio discography.”
 
i wasn’t going to ask a question that can’t be answered, but I can’t help myself. How is the song FTM, not apart of the story of the album FTM? I thought the story at the time of album release was that the song was removed from the album solely for time constraints so it would fit on one CD. It literally fades out with exactly the same music that the first song on the album fades in with, but is “not part of the story.” Okay.

I for one don’t care for etchings in any way shape or form. It’s definitely not a selling point in my mind, I would rather have a blank side than have a price increase for an etching I will never look at for more than a second to see what side the music is on. 

The Mars Volta box or not a true fan of represses. 

The Mars Volta box or not a true fan of represses. 

haha I heard that was about the same price as a mortgage payment. Thankfully I'm not the biggest Mars Volta fan so I wasn't following that one. I fuck with like one of two at the drive-in LPs and that's enough for me to get my rocks off. 

The Mars Volta box or not a true fan of represses. 

Sorry folks, the box didn't sell out fast enough. Should've bought through their entire stock in under 12 hours, you filthy casuals.

I do believe in fairies, I do believe in fairies, I do...
 
 
 
 

I can’t help but laugh and cringe at the same time. It’s somewhat pathetic you all purchased this at that price. On the other hand, I bought it also, we suck!