dustin415 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 How is there no one commenting on the album art for this thing? That has to be some of the worst covert art I've ever seen. Hideous. It's seriously awful. I don't hate it, but I've definitely grown fond of the original artwork over the years. I would have preferred that test pressing art, though, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 the original files for the artwork have been lost in the shuffle over the past 9 years, so we had 3 options: 1. say "fuck it" and blow the picture up to LP size and have it be all pixelated and gross looking. 2. do something like this: 3. make entirely new artwork hopefully when you see it in person (and not just some 600 x 600 pixel picture online) you'll catch a few of the details that are on it. no to mention all of the work that went into the digital download booklet, and everything else involved. also, if this is some of the worst cover art you've ever seen, you haven't seen very many album covers. but hey, thanks for stopping by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Cover art isn't a big deal. Its nice to have something nice but it doesn't affect how it plays or sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriss Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Honestly, while the art isn't the best in the most technical sense, I really like it a lot. I've liked it ever since it was just in Dan's signature and not attached to the record - there's a really cool quality to it that I dig - I'm a sucker for anything involving a night skyline and a huge moon. There's a something relatable about the guy sitting in the window (presumably listening to music) as he stares out at the streets below. TL;DR I guess...it's good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Honestly, while the art isn't the best in the most technical sense, I really like it a lot. I've liked it ever since it was just in Dan's signature and not attached to the record - there's a really cool quality to it that I dig - I'm a sucker for anything involving a night skyline and a huge moon. There's a something relatable about the guy sitting in the window (presumably listening to music) as he stares out at the streets below. TL;DR I guess...it's good stuff. while people are commenting, my only complaint is that it looks like a dan andriano record (e.g., it's presumably dan on the cover, clearly inspired by a dan song, etc.), not a dan andriano, mike felumlee split. on the plus side, it's probably makes more marketing sense to emphasize dan's contribution, and that means more people will hear mike's awesome songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Dan if you ever need artwork "recovered" let me know.. all the reissues i've done have had no original files at all, everything was blown up and retouched from the originals... my guy is seriously fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 my only complaint is that it looks like a dan andriano record (e.g., it's presumably dan on the cover, clearly inspired by a dan song, etc.), not a dan andriano, mike felumlee split. for what it's worth, the cover image is equal parts dan-inspired ("spitting out a lucky smoke ring around the moon" from Lucky Smoke Rings) and mike-inspired ("i'll stare out my bedroom window" from Something Better). the alkaline trio poster on the right is countered with the mike felumlee poster on the left. there was certainly a conscious effort not to make this a release by DAN ANDRIANO OF ALKALINE TRIO featuring mike felumlee of course, since dan is currently the bigger name of the two, he's going to attract more attention than mike. there's not a whole lot i can do about that. but there was definitely a lot of thought put into the cover art. matt, thanks for the heads up! i'll definitely keep that in mind if i ever re-release anything in the future. the next few releases i have lined up are all new material, though, so for now it won't be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantscruffy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Picked up a navy. Hope your label does well, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthepenguin Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm coming over after the Lawrence Arms show on Saturday to get my copy son! I would say Friday after the Reggies show but I'm afraid we'll be there until 5am again and I have to work at 9 on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthepenguin Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 PS - all friendship aside, the thought that went into the art was pretty bitchin. And all the extras that come along with it. You're really getting your moneys worth with this. I wish I had the money for a test press and a badass looking sleeve to go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 WHERE'S MY DOWNLOAD CODE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 WHERE'S MY DOWNLOAD CODE? Great job on the test covers man, they look incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 WHERE'S MY DOWNLOAD CODE? Great job on the test covers man, they look incredible. Thanks dude! It's pretty neat cause I'm gonna number mine in purple marker #0/17 and then sell it back to Dan for $250. Gonna be so sweet. (But, I haven't got mine yet, so maybe I should hold out on this plan.) Also, this is front page on Interpunk! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 it's funny you mention that, because i already had to change up the way i'm numbering the test pressing covers. initially i thought i was going to use a silver sharpie, but that wasn't showing up on the dark blue mat board we used. so instead, i had to switch to a gold sharpie poster paint pen. still looks awesome (i texted you a closeup pic of the numbering on the copy i gave to dan), just different than what i had originally planned. eBay gold 1/1. also, your download code is in the jacket. along with the insert. trust me. it's in there. for real. keep looking. i promise it's in there. i personally stuffed all 1,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dan-Andriano-Mike-Felumlee-split-vinyl-Alkaline-Trio-NoFx-Lawrence-arms-/220925529940?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item3370300f54 it's official: the record is out. we have our first eBay find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 dan did this sell out yet? ive gotten emails from interpunk and banquet about it already haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 not sure what the deal is with the banquet emails, since there has been literally ZERO communication between us about this record. interpunk is definitely getting copies, though. and yeah, the record is sold out! i think i just found a few boxes i forgot about in storage, though. they'll be on ebay for $150 each soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlvs Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 wait, is this really sold out? because your site still has the ability to order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathroommonkey Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 and yeah, the record is sold out! i think i just found a few boxes i forgot about in storage, though. they'll be on ebay for $150 each soon. HAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 wait, is this really sold out? because your site still has the ability to order it. this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 :-/ it's nowhere near sold out. i was making a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 DOn't seem so sad. This means we have faith in this release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 haha, well thank you! things are going really well so far, don't get me wrong. i was more sad that you didn't get my joke. i'm stoked with how things have played out the first few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hey, I could see on the site that you could still order them, but to hell if I knew if the system you were using was different than Reckless' system, where it doesn't update on the website until midnight. Got it, but was being cautious, y'know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpearin Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 hell if I knew if the system you were using was different than Reckless' system, where it doesn't update on the website until midnight. I'd even be surprised at that. There's records they've sold in the shop that have continued to be on the site for at least a week. And so ends the story of me missing that super cool Replacements bootleg.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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