Derek™ Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Are these songs actually good or more of the last EP? This whole thing is such a double-edge sword: I think it’s very cool / savvy that the band is finding a way to milk $60-$120+ out of their gotta’ catch ‘em all fans before releasing them on an LP [that the same people will buy again]. A+ marketing, I tip my hat to that. But the same dipshits acknowledging how gross a $30 10” is – while grumbling before handing over their credit card or PayPal credentials – are also the same ones who try to insist that double LPs are “about $40 these days, that’s just the new norm.” They’re also the same folks who enable trash like NFTs being forced into $50 LPs. “This is whack but what are you gonna’ do?” “The FOMO is real. 😂💵🔥” Clown world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinadamk Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Got it from bullmoose and combined it with the new smashing pumpkins record to get it for free shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulManella Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 As much as I absolutely love this project I'm not giving into this silly sillyness. I'll gladly drop 40 on a double lp though 🤷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j67ab Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I still have the Pink scarf and the cross Usb. Guess I’m silly, silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanellos Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Teaser video: Can't wait to get the full LP in a few years edit: looks like the pink crosses store 10" is sold out now Edited September 23, 2022 by Kanellos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulManella Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Derek™ said: Are these songs actually good or more of the last EP? This whole thing is such a double-edge sword: I think it’s very cool / savvy that the band is finding a way to milk $60-$120+ out of their gotta’ catch ‘em all fans before releasing them on an LP [that the same people will buy again]. A+ marketing, I tip my hat to that. But the same dipshits acknowledging how gross a $30 10” is – while grumbling before handing over their credit card or PayPal credentials – are also the same ones who try to insist that double LPs are “about $40 these days, that’s just the new norm.” They’re also the same folks who enable trash like NFTs being forced into $50 LPs. “This is whack but what are you gonna’ do?” “The FOMO is real. 😂💵🔥” Clown world. I mean, the last 10" single, I *really* liked those songs. I played this game last time, buying each of the three EPs that made up the first album, and then buying the full album when it dropped. It's kind shitty, but honestly I didn't loose any money, I sold the EPs when the album dropped without even being scummy about the price I was ahead money. And I didn't feel bad because if all you cared about was the music, a new fan could buy the album. If you were a collector and wanted the EPs just cause, then fine, I was selling mine. It'll probably be the same deal as last time, but I like the songs enough that if it turns out for each of these only one of two of the songs ends up on the album then great, I have the B-Side on vinyl. If not and it's all on the album, then great, I can just sell these. Edited September 23, 2022 by daegor thesecrets0308 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 God dammit. Missed the white protection 10” and now this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, daegor said: I mean, the last 10" single, I *really* liked those songs. I played this game last time, buying each of the three EPs that made up the first album, and then buying the full album when it dropped. It's kind shitty, but honestly I didn't loose any money, I sold the EPs when the album dropped without even being scummy about the price I was ahead money. And I didn't feel bad because if all you cared about was the music, a new fan could buy the album. If you were a collector and wanted the EPs just cause, then fine, I was selling mine. It'll probably be the same deal as last time, but I like the songs enough that if it turns out for each of these only one of two of the songs ends up on the album then great, I have the B-Side on vinyl. If not and it's all on the album, then great, I can just sell these. If that happens hit me up. I’ll buy the singles. daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingnatural Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Shit, I missed it. Had a 100% complete collection til now. If anyone doesn't want their copy or has an extra, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 If you got your money back (and then some), that’s a fair approach, @daegor. But to play devil’s advocate – and also as a heads up to those who missed out today – the first EP is on Discogs (sealed, new) and available for like $5 below its original MSRP. I have no idea what that one was limited to, or what this new one is, but it’s food for thought. I also imagine the marketplace would be flooded with these EPs at competitively low prices if people were offloading them in exchange for an eventual 12”. Pretty good deal for completionist fans who want to pick this up for cheap, if they absolutely need it to plug the 1 hole in their Crosses collection or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 20 hours ago, andrewlucas said: If that happens hit me up. I’ll buy the singles. Done, if you cover my cost+shipping you're first in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 15 hours ago, Derek™ said: If you got your money back (and then some), that’s a fair approach, @daegor. But to play devil’s advocate – and also as a heads up to those who missed out today – the first EP is on Discogs (sealed, new) and available for like $5 below its original MSRP. I have no idea what that one was limited to, or what this new one is, but it’s food for thought. I also imagine the marketplace would be flooded with these EPs at competitively low prices if people were offloading them in exchange for an eventual 12”. Pretty good deal for completionist fans who want to pick this up for cheap, if they absolutely need it to plug the 1 hole in their Crosses collection or something. Interesting, I honestly hadn't look at all. It's definitely unusual to have something that sold out so quick being sold at a loss in the aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Looks like this one will have an indie release as well. https://www.ziarecords.com/p/13700796/crosses-day-one-vivien-indie-exclusive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, daegor said: Done, if you cover my cost+shipping you're first in line. Yeah no problem at all. daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanellos Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 6 Song EP announced. Out Dec. 9th. PERMANENT.RADIANT CD preorders: https://www.crossescult.com/products/crosses-permanentradiant-cd-css Rip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanellos Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 seku 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 the compilation before the compilation before the "beyond an album of material" compilation 🤣 dapeebs, Kanellos, daegor and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinadamk Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I wonder if we'll see a vinyl release for this for Spring '23 record store day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seku Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 So this EP does not contain tracks from fist 10"? It's going to be more complex than I thought, tending to agree with @rooks predictions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulManella Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Hit me baby one more time whoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinadamk Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Repressing of first 10" on their site - Preorder for November release https://www.crossescult.com/products/crosses-initiationprotection-10-black-vinyl-css Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Anyone else still waiting for their pink vinyl to show up? I got shipping notification back on 10/26 and as far as i can tell from the tracking, it's been shipping label created in Anaheim ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickker Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 49 minutes ago, thesecrets0308 said: Anyone else still waiting for their pink vinyl to show up? I got shipping notification back on 10/26 and as far as i can tell from the tracking, it's been shipping label created in Anaheim ever since. Same. At the very least, they printed labels that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j67ab Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Received mine Saturday, Pink is super light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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