EmoVeganBoy

Approximately 550 sold already it seems though. So they are going relatively quickly.

same here. i really like the two songs that i listened to and decided to order. i also appreciate the effort that was put into the release, happy to support it and own it!

Well, firstly, seeing as how none of the tracks have their original segues (why?) this leads me to believe the record has been remixed, if the finished master they originally made 10 years prior had these songs linked together. But it wasn't advertised as being a remix, only "remastered". There is obviously alot more than a remaster going on here. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, and I do kinda like that we get to hear a few extra seconds of each track and how they were oriinally performed in-studio.
The audio quality is what really rustles my jimmies here though. The back cover credits the original mastering engineer (why? this is irrelevant) as well as the new mastering engineer and the location where it was mastered. But the disc itself says MASTERDISK, which does not match up with the info given on the back. Da fuk?
Secondly, the audio presentation certainly doesn't sound like it's of the quality that I associate Masterdisk with. I've never heard a record this bad before. The highs are extremely sibilant and splatter everywhere, obviously a bad cut. Sounds like someone played the lacquer before it was plated or something, because the mastering engineers at Masterdisk surely know how to make a good sounding cut with clean high end.
It ain't my equipment, my setup is meticulously aligned to Baerwald, and I use a line contact stylus, so sibilance and inner groove distortion simply aren't words that apply to my setup. Or any of my other records.
This sounds so bad it's embarassing. The pressing isn't much to write home about either. surface noise could be lower, vinyl could be flatter, and it could've been centered better. But all of that could be forgiven if the cut didn't suck so hard. For what it's worth, I have the white vinyl.
So what gives?

I'm keeping it, besides, I paid way more than $5 so thats not happening lol.
I can't help but to feel like I was ripped off though. THis clearly is a shoddy product and could have been improved with only slightly more care than they ended up putting into it. But I suppose Triple Crown assumes all the Brand New fanboys will get their panties in a bunch over any affordable vinyl repress and will be more than happy with it on their Crosleys.
I may look into things too much, but it's better than to have looked into things too little. That's why I seek out the best issues of albums I like, and the CD clearly is better sounding than this abomination. If the 1st press were better sounding I would splurge and buy one without hesitation. But the most probable case is that it was cut from 16/44 files, so why even bother.
Labels should stop bleeding their customer's pockets with inferior products. Thats just my 2 cents. When it comes to what is supposed to be a niche and premium product, "good enough" doesn't quite cut it. Especially when it's not even as good as the standard CD.

Well that's just like your opinion man,
Edit: Also impossible for it to be bottom 5 considering Daisy is 11 tracks.

NON-BARCODED VARIANT.

I refuse to believe anybody is dumb enough to send this kind of money as a gift..

hey i'm not doing this anymore.

$6 shipping when it was under $3 on the box, no inserts. Really the only 2 complaints.
The Red splatter looks cool, artwork looks clean, was surprised to find out "was a real boy" is also on it because I had forgot to check.
Overall happy that I finally got a copy on vinyl. Nice job.

here's the "Beer" color...Would love to know what you guys think of the album so at least check out the stream!

The new Brendan Rivera LP "No Ocean in Ireland" is now available for sale on "Beer" colored vinyl and classic black.

Stream and purchase the LP here: http://brendanrivera.bandcamp.com/album/no-ocean-in-ireland'>http://brendanrivera...cean-in-ireland

and on Absolutepunk.net here: http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2779752'>http://www.absolutep...d.php?t=2779752


Here's some more info about Brendan Rivera:


On June 12 New York native and singer-songwriter BRENDAN RIVERA will release his latest LP No Ocean In Ireland via CT-based Veggie Co. Records.

The Brooklyn-based Rivera penned and recorded his first full album, The Musician with his longtime friend turned producer Mike Kalajianin 2008. The collective, Looking Glass Warswas formed, and they began playing The Musician at clubs throughout NYC. Looking Glass Wars would go on to play east coast shows and tours with the likes of Anthony Green, Silverstein, The Starting Lineand more. The band collectively wrote and released an EP titled a Place in a Parlor before disbanding shortly after.

Not being able, or willing to slow his creative process, Rivera immediately continued writing songs for what would become his Veggie Co. Records debut, Body of Land. The album resonated with friend and vocalist Shane Told of Silverstein, and was released in Canada on Shane’s personal label, Verona Records. BRENDAN RIVERA armed with only his acoustic guitar embarked on a 2009 Fall Tour with Silverstein and A Day to Remember headlining the shows. Rivera was honored in 2008 with Looking Glass Wars and again in 2009 forBody of Land, as one of the artists featured on Absolutepunk.net’s “Absolute 100” list of up and coming artists.

In late 2010, BRENDAN RIVERA entered the studio yet again with producers Mike Kalajian and Gregory Dunn of Moving Mountains to record No Ocean in Ireland. The album features 11 songs that Rivera describes as “Irish-Americana Indie Rock.” The album showcases Rivera’s ability to pull from all of his varied influences and still create a cohesive album that is steeped in originality.