karlsincharge Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 http://kingsroadmerch.com/epitaph-records 500 on White 1000 on Black Shirts & Bundles available John K. Samson is the singer and songwriter for The Weakerthans, whose four albums have been universally praised by fans and critics alike, and whose extensive touring in Europe and North America over the last dozen years have won them a devoted following. This three-song solo recording, City Route 85, is the first in a series of recordings that will explore streets, roads, and highways in his home province of Manitoba. City Route 85 is the formal name for Portage Avenue, one of Winnipeg’s main thoroughfares. Samson begins his study of this storied street with the song “Heart of the Continent“, set at the corner of Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard, where a demolished building is resurrected by a narrator struggling to apprehend the losses and despair that haunt cities and citizens alike. “Grace General” travels west from there, a wintry drive on Portage to Grace General Hospital, seen through eyes preparing to face the death of a loved one. The closing song, “Cruise Night,” finds a young man desperate to join in the strange and sweet tradition of driving aimlessly up and down Portage Avenue, a social activity many Winnipeggers have participated in every Sunday - Available with an immediate download (once your payment clears). - We did our best to offer fair Canadian postage rates. If something appears wonky, our customer service is glad to refund any differences so you can buy more tooks and poutin. - This is set to ship on or before November 17th. Vinyl could be in as soon as Thursday and as late as the following Friday. So...we won't forget about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 thanks for the heads up. ordered a copy on white. downloading now, too. can't wait to give it a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadlyrhythm Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Did this ship for anyone yet? I ordered on friday, but still haven't gotten an email saying it shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlsincharge Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Did this ship for anyone yet? I ordered on friday, but still haven't gotten an email saying it shipped. The shipping date is the 17th (listing says), but the records and shirts are all in our hands tomorrow, so expect shipping tomorrow or friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindinealone Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 *poutine and we appreciate it. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupandlive Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 ordering on white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadlyrhythm Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Did this ship for anyone yet? I ordered on friday, but still haven't gotten an email saying it shipped. The shipping date is the 17th (listing says), but the records and shirts are all in our hands tomorrow, so expect shipping tomorrow or friday. Oh, sweet! I should really learn to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Picked up the blue euro press at his gig last night. Not to mention he was amazing and a great concert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siphon123 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just ordered the white. Listening to 1st song now, sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Is this still a preorder or are these shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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