lethalenforcer Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Out in November AK: https://store.asthmatickitty.com/collections/featured/products/sufjan-stevens-greatest-gift?variant=973922336795 BM: http://www.bullmoose.com/p/26043867/sufjan-stevens-the-greatest-gift-translucent-yellow-vinyl Quote The Greatest Gift is a mixtape of outtakes, remixes and demos from Sufjan’s 2015 album Carrie & Lowell. The release is available in translucent yellow vinyl and yellow cassette. This collection serves as a companion piece to the Carrie & Lowell Live album released earlier this year (and as an expansion to the original album). In the same way the live show featured re-interpretations of the songs from Carrie & Lowell, the mixtape unveils new remixes by several longstanding collaborators including Roberto C. Lange (aka Helado Negro), Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman), and James McAlister (aka 900X). The album also features Sufjan’s own remix of “Drawn to the Blood.” The mixtape includes a few alternate and/or demo versions of songs from the original album. The digital release also contains an iPhone demo of the song “Carrie & Lowell.” The mixtape features four previously unreleased new songs, “official” outtakes from Carrie & Lowell (they were recorded at the same time as the album). These include “Wallowa Lake Monster,” “The Hidden River of My Life,” “City of Roses,” and “The Greatest Gift.” This new material, in its investigation of love, life, death, God, and the beautiful state of Oregon, serves as a contemplative companion to the original album. We hope you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Great news - not sure I can drop $40 to the UK though...! gazzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 INSTANT BUY Most anticipated release of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Posting for the star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 This has my interest, but I'm going to wait until I hear it before making a decision on purchasing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1. This is an instant buy. 2. $10+ cassettes are so stupid. Do cassettes cost labels $5 a piece to produce all of a sudden? Multiverse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, richardsurf said: 1. This is an instant buy. 2. $10+ cassettes are so stupid. Do cassettes cost labels $5 a piece to produce all of a sudden? I think everyone is just starting to realize they've become more of a gimmick / craze than a financially practical medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMatrix Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Is the yellow standard on this? I didn't see any pressing info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 24 minutes ago, JohnMatrix said: Is the yellow standard on this? I didn't see any pressing info Yup https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07649CYCS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Good pricing on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, richardsurf said: 1. This is an instant buy. 2. $10+ cassettes are so stupid. Do cassettes cost labels $5 a piece to produce all of a sudden? Back when I was 10 and didn't have a CD player yet, cassettes cost $12 to $15 at all the music stores. You kids today have it so easy! stl_ben and Oblivions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMatrix Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 22 minutes ago, lethalenforcer said: Yup https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07649CYCS/ Cool thanks. I am in no hurry then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, simple_torture said: Good pricing on this. You think? $20 for four new songs and a bunch of remixes doesn't seem great to me, even if they're from probably my favorite album of 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, The Ghost of Randy Savage said: You think? $20 for four new songs and a bunch of remixes doesn't seem great to me, even if they're from probably my favorite album of 2015. $20 new means I can probably get it a month or two later for $15, which ain't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 37 minutes ago, simple_torture said: $20 new means I can probably get it a month or two later for $15, which ain't bad. Part of my issue with it is I'm not really a remix kind of guy, so I essentially see it as paying for four songs. I don't want to pay more than about $10 for four songs and I'd genuinely prefer just a 10" of outtakes at that point. That's just a me thing though, I know not everyone feels the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkazoid Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Can't wait to hear the new tracks. Usually not overly keen on remixes either but I'll be picking this up either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 12 hours ago, The Ghost of Randy Savage said: Part of my issue with it is I'm not really a remix kind of guy, so I essentially see it as paying for four songs. I don't want to pay more than about $10 for four songs and I'd genuinely prefer just a 10" of outtakes at that point. That's just a me thing though, I know not everyone feels the same. I am with you here but I did like the Blue Bucket of Gold remix (not on this comp but released a while back) and I'm hoping these are close to that. Normally, remixes are terrible, boring, repetitive, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkazoid Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Damn, this is great! Edited October 12, 2017 by Burkazoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMatrix Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That song is great. I hope he does another stripped down acoustic record in the future because everything from these C&L sessions is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesi Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Streaming now: https://www.npr.org/2017/11/21/565363181/first-listen-sufjan-stevens-the-greatest-gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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