Skacel Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Still waiting for shipping confirmation from CT. I didn't renew my membership but have paid for the records so should be okay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Damn this album is so good. Glad I splurged for the 3xLP but bummed it probably won’t get here until after release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Can anyone post a tracklist with the guest vocalists? Can’t find it anywhere. I think i can guess a few but I’m really digging the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, dreamover said: Can anyone post a tracklist with the guest vocalists? Can’t find it anywhere. I think i can guess a few but I’m really digging the record. I haven't seen it, the Discogs listings are pretty bare, but those should get very detailed in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondfarewell Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 3LP and Cherry Tree exclusive came in today. Few notes: - 3LP includes a poster that the CT version does not - The brush stroke detail on the jacket is embossed and glossy on the CT version, but not the 3LP - F-side etching on the 3LP is boring - Download codes aren't active until Friday and do not include the score - CT colors are duller than the mockup: Edited May 16, 2019 by fondfarewell Charles Barkley, Derek™ and wuhanclan 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondfarewell Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 8 hours ago, dreamover said: Can anyone post a tracklist with the guest vocalists? Can’t find it anywhere. I think i can guess a few but I’m really digging the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, fondfarewell said: colors are duller than the mockup Aren't they always though? (But thanks for all the info.) fondfarewell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazHilarant Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Anyone want to unload a CT version? Having a kid has left me unsure if I should buy him diapers or the CT membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallurgist Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 My clear just turned up! It's gorgeous and the spot-printing for the paint dabs on the cover is incredibly satisfying. I'd let you know how it sounds, but sadly my amplifier decided to shit the bed on me last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamJNovak Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 My 3LP is showing up tomorrow via Amazon. Stoked to spin it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 13 hours ago, fondfarewell said: - CT colors are duller than the mockup: that's kinda disappointing (relatively). for reference: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I haven't listened to the leak, but the new songs sounded awesome in Philly last night. That was a really special show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Paddy said: that's kinda disappointing (relatively). for reference: i think the real thing looks terrible even if you didn't put it next to the stock photo. mine is arriving today im happy. 3LP probably next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) the triple LP don't quite look like the mock up too, but in a good way Edited May 16, 2019 by iameasytofind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 50 minutes ago, iameasytofind said: the triple LP don't quite look like the mock up too, but in a good way pics or didn't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuhanclan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Paddy said: pics or didn't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Not sure if posted yet but someone added the detailed album credits here: https://www.discogs.com/The-National-I-Am-Easy-To-Find/release/13638498 Paddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperonigin Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Received the deluxe yesterday and it's a great looking set. Spinning for the first time now and I'm digging it so far, unfortunately my side A has a fairly large scratch that is giving me significant clicks. Gonna have to do some type of exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperg1ant Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Any word on sound quality of US deluxe edition? some guy on discogs claims that it has a lot of surface noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 After just one listen, this definitely has a more collaborative feel rather than a straight up new release by the band(probably because it is). I didn't realize there would be added singers on every song. It's good, but not great. Every album since Trouble Will Find Me has been a slow grower for me. I'm hoping this one grows after multiple listens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, hyperg1ant said: Any word on sound quality of US deluxe edition? some guy on discogs claims that it has a lot of surface noise. Played mine yesterday and it sounded great. No issues. hyperg1ant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, lexicondevil said: After just one listen, this definitely has a more collaborative feel rather than a straight up new release by the band(probably because it is). I didn't realize there would be added singers on every song. It's good, but not great. Every album since Trouble Will Find Me has been a slow grower for me. I'm hoping this one grows after multiple listens. The guest features were described in great detail pretty early on, from what I recall. Not that I expect every National fan to nerd out over the fine print of each press release, but I remember reading about it when the PO first went up and thinking “huh. That’s... different”. That being said, I’ve put 3 listens into the album over the week and I have to say it’s pretty fantastic. Undeniably National in my opinion, even with all the guest spots. Matt is very much present on the record. It just feels like they have even more dynamics blended into their already-impressive roster of sounds. This band’s discography is one of the most expansive and simultaneously consistent things I’ve ever heard, and it’s boggling to reflect on the ground they’ve covered in the last couple of decades. There are so many A+ arrangements on this album, with piano and drums especially feeling right at home. I’m eager to continue unpacking it with repeated listens, but so far it feels like the brighter counterpart to SWB’s glitch-riddled, moody atmosphere. I’m stoked on it, and impressed that The National continue to carve out engaging notches into their belt after all this time. Anyone “stuck” on the additional vocals are missing out, and I encourage them to approach them as supplemental brush strokes to the band’s canvas, and not as detractor’s from Matt’s spotlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Derek™ said: The guest features were described in great detail pretty early on, from what I recall. Not that I expect every National fan to nerd out over the fine print of each press release, but I remember reading about it when the PO first went up and thinking “huh. That’s... different”. That being said, I’ve put 3 listens into the album over the week and I have to say it’s pretty fantastic. Undeniably National in my opinion, even with all the guest spots. Matt is very much present on the record. It just feels like they have even more dynamics blended into their already-impressive roster of sounds. This band’s discography is one of the most expansive and simultaneously consistent things I’ve ever heard, and it’s boggling to reflect on the ground they’ve covered in the last couple of decades. There are so many A+ arrangements on this album, with piano and drums especially feeling right at home. I’m eager to continue unpacking it with repeated listens, but so far it feels like the brighter counterpart to SWB’s glitch-riddled, moody atmosphere. I’m stoked on it, and impressed that The National continue to carve out engaging notches into their belt after all this time. Anyone “stuck” on the additional vocals are missing out, and I encourage them to approach them as supplemental brush strokes to the band’s canvas, and not as detractor’s from Matt’s spotlight. Yeah, I don't go all fanboy with this band, though strangely enough, I do find myself listening to them almost every week. I knew there were going to be guests, just not on every song. I feel that the arrangements and production have been declining. It's just sounding thinner and thinner with every album. I prefer the warm, lush sounds of their previous records. Anyway, not looking to get into some sort of debate/pissing match with anyone who feels differently, because listening and reading people pontificating/babbling at great length about music can get annoying. Like I said, only one listen and I'm hoping it grows on me after more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 here's a somewhat related question, what are the best options for outer sleeves to fit tri-gatefold jackets like this 3xLP deluxe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondfarewell Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Paddy said: here's a somewhat related question, what are the best options for outer sleeves to fit tri-gatefold jackets like this 3xLP deluxe? Haven’t sleeved mine yet, but I usually use sleeves from this line for something like this: http://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/958/180-gram-record-supplies Note that calling them 180g sleeves is a bit unhelpful, since standard 180g releases fit fine in normal sleeves. But these are good for anything smaller than a boxset that requires some extra room. Paddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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