lethalenforcer Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, coolio said: Is there anyone else who hasn't bought this yet because they're still bitter about missing that original green that was put up early then got cancelled? You mean the green vinyl that never actually existed because Kung Fu jumped the gun before having the full details worked out with Spotify? It just became a split color instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolio Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, lethalenforcer said: You mean the green vinyl that never actually existed because Kung Fu jumped the gun before having the full details worked out with Spotify? It just became a split color instead. Yep. Bitter because I was there for the fake on-sale, but completely missed when they put it up for real. Edited May 3, 2019 by coolio wording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantor Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, coolio said: Yep. Bitter because I was there for the fake on-sale, but completely missed when they put it up for real. Yes! Me too. You're not the only one. Edited May 3, 2019 by gigantor quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, coolio said: Yep. Bitter because I was there for the fake on-sale, but completely missed the split. Ahhh gotcha, bummer. I'm sort of surprised leftover copies of the split never went up. With a run that big, especially with the quantity limit and Int'l order restrictions I was expecting a lot more order adjustments/cancellations. I have a page monitor still running and think I only ever saw 2 copies come back in after the initial sell-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teakay Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 This record is pretty fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear801 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 4 hours ago, teakay said: This record is pretty fantastic. Yep. Great album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Got my spotify split. Great pressing. According to the TP, it was done at RTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Really glad they stepped outside their comfort zone for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moglog Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I think I like this! Still processing it. If people think the pressing is good, I’ll probably pick it up at a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Could never get into Vampire Weekend. But this is already my favorite record of 2019 (next to AF LP3) Edited May 6, 2019 by Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyvacantsholyhell Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) People on Sputnik are shitting all over this and it’s really funny. I’ve been a member of that site for a decade and it’s sad how far it’s fallen. Theyve gone from idolizing godspeed, nmh, this band, and other hipster staples to trashing everything about all of the above for not being up to their standards these days... which I don’t even know what they are these days. They love Taylor swift and death grips though I guess? anyway I digress this album is exceptionally nice for a car ride through the mountains in the sun Edited May 6, 2019 by holyvacantsholyhell Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenomm Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I liked the 2nd half of the album much more than the first, and I definitely enjoyed FOTB much more than Modern Vampires on my initial listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, holyvacantsholyhell said: People on Sputnik are shitting all over this and it’s really funny. I’ve been a member of that site for a decade and it’s sad how far it’s fallen. Theyve gone from idolizing godspeed, nmh, this band, and other hipster staples to trashing everything about all of the above for not being up to their standards these days... which I don’t even know what they are these days. They love Taylor swift and death grips though I guess? anyway I digress this album is exceptionally nice for a car ride through the mountains in the sun I love Godspeed and even celebrate their newer stuff, but I think the general verdict is that it’s not cool to enjoy anything after LYSF. ‘Allelujah at the very latest. Seems to be an opinion I’ve (unfortunately) seen crop up all over the internet. I don’t personally participate on Sputnik but I’ve lurked the site casually for the better part of a decade, too. There is a huge hivemind mentality on the site that is humorous to me. A lot of it seems dependent on whatever 10 albums are trending off to the right of that home page. I also know that music is subjective, but it’s tough to read discussions when a user’s score is present with each of their posts. Seeing someone dump on a fresh, innovative release with a 2.5 score - because it’s “not what they were expecting” - but simultaneously award a 4.5 to the latest Angels & Airwaves album is just boggling to me. But I guess that’s the beauty of music; one man’s snooze fest is another’s rollercoaster. But even with that said; a lot of people insist I have a pretty longstanding reputation for being an asshole here on VC, but I think I’d be 300% more toxic and willing to squabble on Sputnik, so I’ve done everyone a favor and avoided registering to chime in my $0.02 there, ha. There are some cool discussions on that site, no doubt, but a lot of it is a total eye roll like you’ve just said. Anyways, I digress. I’ve never listened to Vampire Weekend outside of hearing a few singles in passing. Tommy’s high praise - especially with mention of LP3 - has me curious to maybe give this a shot, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Ed Droste is really digging that Sunflower song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Derek™ said: I’ve never listened to Vampire Weekend outside of hearing a few singles in passing. Tommy’s high praise - especially with mention of LP3 - has me curious to maybe give this a shot, though. Yeah I would give it a shot. I tried for years to get into VW but it always rubbed me the wrong way. This record however, much different Derek™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyPerkins Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Looks like they have have added some autographed copies to their store. Black vinyl. https://vampireweekend.kungfustore.com/all-products/autographed-jacket-vam94.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, TonyPerkins said: Looks like they have have added some autographed copies to their store. Black vinyl. https://vampireweekend.kungfustore.com/all-products/autographed-jacket-vam94.html i was able to get an autographed copy from rough trade on wednesday too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcafilm Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Just stopping in to say the use of God Yu Tekem Laef Blong Mi during Hold You Now is outstanding and ask if the vinyl quality is worth that fat 2xLP price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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