kidamnesiac Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hugely excited for this. Kind of bummed now that I never picked up MOV's Neon Ballroom. I just kept hearing dubious things about its sound quality/packaging. Hoping it gets another repress soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamason56 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hugely excited for this. Kind of bummed now that I never picked up MOV's Neon Ballroom. I just kept hearing dubious things about its sound quality/packaging. Hoping it gets another repress soon. Yeah the packaging is pretty crappy for it being a MOV release. The sound isn't terrible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiltar Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 57 minute running time on a single LP, hmm :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 57 minute running time on a single LP, hmm :/ It was a single LP originally. 7 minutes of "After all these years" is silence and then the "outro." They'll definitely have to lose the silence, maybe the piano at the end as well. There's also the piano stuff at the end of Without You. That's another 60 seconds to shave off. If they need to anyway. I'd love to see a proper deluxe 2xlp reissue with the (fantastic) b-sides on the d-side. This album deserves it, as does Young Modern. Tiltar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 There are also some of these on eBay for pre-order from US sellers if you are trying to avoid overseas sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodybrokeurheart Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 i like Diorama but i am alllllllll about Young Modern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Any word on this? I thought it was supposed to be released 5/5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I ordered through whatrecords UK and I THINK it's shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My amazon.de order still hasn't shipped. Still showing it should show up 5/17-5/22 though. It's showing up on Discogs for decent prices, not sure if they're actually in stock or just "preorders." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrugada Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 There seems to be a delay....new shipping date between 06/12/2014 - 06/23/2014 (amazon.de mail) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hugely excited for this. Kind of bummed now that I never picked up MOV's Neon Ballroom. I just kept hearing dubious things about its sound quality/packaging. Hoping it gets another repress soon. I listened to mine last night and thought it sounded fine. I'm not sure what the problem with sound or the packaging was, maybe just using a standard weight cardboard for the jacket? It's nothing heavy duty but it's still sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrugada Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Got confirmation from amazon that my order is on its way! Good start for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Those looking to order within the US, Sound Stage Direct and Bullmoose both have this listed on their site. Takes some extra time for them to order it but you know it will be packaged well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdj26 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 mine shipped yesterday from Music Record Shop. I seriously feel like a little kid...haven't been this excited to have a record come in a while, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl Fury Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I don't know that this has been mentioned elsewhere, but shopradiocast has a listing for a 2xLP version of Neon Ballroom. Good, cause the MOV version of that was underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrugada Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Got mine yesterday! It sounds simply brilliant in my opinion!!! Some might say it has to much treble, but I thing it's perfect the way it is. Heard it twice - second time on headphones and had absolutely no surface noises. Just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 what a snooze of an album. really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Got mine yesterday! It sounds simply brilliant in my opinion!!! Some might say it has to much treble, but I thing it's perfect the way it is. Heard it twice - second time on headphones and had absolutely no surface noises. Just great Where did you order from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrugada Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Amazon Germany - where I live...so I guess you have to wait a bit longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I ended up cancelling my Amazon.de order in favor of Sound Stage Direct since it was $34.99 shipped and I know it will be packed like tank. Of course after I did that Amazon.de started shipping them. Oh well, looks like they're finally trickling out, can't wait to spin this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Got this today. On first pass it sounds pretty good. I did hit a badly distorted 10 seconds or so during "Too much of not enough" though. Edit: listened to "Too much" again, no distortion. Weird. As stereotypical as it sounds, I am hearing things I never heard before while listening to this. There is so much going on as far as background vocals and instruments. The jacket is pretty disappointing, high-gloss (though I suppose it works with this release), standard single jacket. No insert or anything. I'm really happy to finally have this on vinyl, I wish a little more effort was put into it though. A gatefold jacket would've been welcome. Wonder if SRC will get their hands on the Atlantic releases, would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helsabot Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Got mine yesterday! It sounds simply brilliant in my opinion!!! Some might say it has to much treble, but I thing it's perfect the way it is. Heard it twice - second time on headphones and had absolutely no surface noises. Just great I agree. Listened to my copy yesterday and I noticed details never heard listening to the CD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdj26 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 agreed, great pressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Got this today. Very very very pleased with the sound. Van Dyke Parks and Daniel Johns are geniuses. But this so hard: The jacket is pretty disappointing, high-gloss (though I suppose it works with this release), standard single jacket. No insert or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Has anyone gotten one of these from Soundstage Direct? My order was delayed again. Screw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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