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[water into wine]

Originally Posted by ericvol

I'd rather have lyrics personally...but if done right I wouldn't hate it.

As is the case with anything.

Another thing, any idea of whether or not this album will be available on vinyl?

[sdaltons]

Originally Posted by water into wine

As is the case with anything.

Another thing, any idea of whether or not this album will be available on vinyl?

why wouldn't it be?

[water into wine]

I can't tell you why it wouldn't be, but I just keep in mind the small chance that it won't be released on vinyl. Silly of me to ask, considering none of have any answers to much of anything at this point.

[jaymas9]

Originally Posted by water into wine

I'm getting more and more excited for the new album. I just had the thought, and wanted to see what you guys think about this, but how do you feel about the possibility of the band releasing another instrumental track? I'm obviously thinking #34, although not necessarily sounding like #34. Just another possibility really.

It really all depends, I think 34 works so well because Roi's sax line is so damn melodic, that I don't think about how the song dropped its lyrics/vocal melody. So if the song can be structured where some instrumental line serves that role well, then I am all for an instrumental.

[ericvol]

Originally Posted by water into wine

I can't tell you why it wouldn't be, but I just keep in mind the small chance that it won't be released on vinyl. Silly of me to ask, considering none of have any answers to much of anything at this point.

Stefan said it will be released on Vinyl in his interview with Cali.

[water into wine]

Originally Posted by ericvol

Stefan said it will be released on Vinyl in his interview with Cali.

Fantastic. I still have to grab BW on vinyl, and maybe someday BTCS if the price is right. Rounding up all their 7" would be a chore and a half.

[andrewsimsy]

I just got a tweet back from Stefan! Just had to tell someone! Ha! I tried to get more info out of him but he wasn't letting it go!

[Jordan#41]

Unrelated to DMB but Green Day announced the name of the lead single as well as the date it will be available for digital download (July 16th) and they also announced specific release dates for their album trilogy today too. With the first album being released on September 25th.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...ilogy-20120625

We gotta be getting some information soon...

[dotpsd]

Originally Posted by water into wine

As is the case with anything.

Another thing, any idea of whether or not this album will be available on vinyl?

Stephan comfirmed that it will be released on vinyl record in that interview he did.

[dotpsd]

Originally Posted by water into wine

Fantastic. I still have to grab BW on vinyl, and maybe someday BTCS if the price is right. Rounding up all their 7" would be a chore and a half.

I really hope they just do a repressing of the big three albums. It sucks that I don't have all of my favorite records from my favorite band.

[ericvol]

This has been the longest wait of all time.

[gp0610]

Avett Brothers - September 11
Mumford & Sons - September 24

Do you think they'd release on the same day as one of these guys?

I don't think so. Which leaves September 4 and 18 (Tuesdays). But then again, maybe they would.




speculation all up in this bizitch.

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by gp0610

Avett Brothers - September 11
Mumford & Sons - September 24

Do you think they'd release on the same day as one of these guys?

I don't think so. Which leaves September 4 and 18 (Tuesdays). But then again, maybe they would.




speculation all up in this bizitch.

Yes they would.

I don't think anyone cares about releasing an album the same day as the Avett.

[sdaltons]

guys most tuesdays have more than one record from a big band released.

do you guys really think either Avett or Mumford are threats to DMB as far as reaching #1 is concerned? HIGHLY doubt it.

[Dankguitar]

Originally Posted by sdaltons

guys most tuesdays have more than one record from a big band released.

do you guys really think either Avett or Mumford are threats to DMB as far as reaching #1 is concerned? HIGHLY doubt it.

Mumford and Sons yes

[sdaltons]

Originally Posted by Dankguitar

Mumford and Sons yes

ok, but i seriously doubt it. if i were making this call, i wouldn't want to go up against Bieber or Katy Perry or something, but i do still think DMB has enough of a fanbase that they would beat someone like mumford. shoot most people here will probably buy like 3 copies of the record, just to get all the bonus stuff and whatever else.

[Quendi]

Five consecutive no. 1 billboard debut studio records. When an artist does that for well over ten years, you can count on six! Doesn't matter what weekend.

[Simm0nS]

Originally Posted by Quendi

Five consecutive no. 1 billboard debut studio records. When an artist does that for well over ten years, you can count on six! Doesn't matter what weekend.

Don't they have 6 going on 7?

[hotice31]

Originally Posted by sdaltons

guys most tuesdays have more than one record from a big band released.

do you guys really think either Avett or Mumford are threats to DMB as far as reaching #1 is concerned? HIGHLY doubt it.

Pretty sure Mumford's release will be gigantic...

[sdaltons]

Originally Posted by hotice31

Pretty sure Mumford's release will be gigantic...

well i mean time will tell, but i just don't see them beating DMB is all. doesn't mean they won't do well. will look forward to seeing sales figures after the first few weeks.

[davestheman]

Avett, mumford and dmb in september!! What a great month for music.

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by hotice31

Pretty sure Mumford's release will be gigantic...

You overestimate their draw.

[groogrux27]

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

You overestimate their draw.

um no i dont think so, mumford is HUGE right now. everyone in my area, even kids who listen to complete crap like mumford and have been waiting for new stuff

[Dankguitar]

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

You overestimate their draw.

I think mumford is much more relevant than DMB currently even though I don't love their music

[TrippinNancies1]

I don't necessarily think Mumford is MORE relevant than DMB currently. DMB is still a huge name in the music industry. Probably even more so now with exposure from Phillip Phillips on American Idol. True, Rolling Stone may refuse to take DMB seriously... and people may think "Space Between, Where Are You Going, Frat dudes, pot smoking hippies, etc", when they hear "DMB", stopping them from giving this band a try... but DMB still gets so so much exposure from word of mouth. I think their fan base continues to grow rather consistently.


Personally, if i were management, and I wanted to safely see this album at #1 and break records, I'd stay a week or two away from Mumford. Because they are no doubt still a big name.

[ericvol]

DMB will be the 18th. Book it.

[DMBCardinal]

I'm hoping for Sept. 4th.

[gp0610]

I don't think DMB will have a problem being the #1 album if they go up against those two, but what I think is that management would much rather have DMB by themselves on a release date.

You can argue this point to death, but most average people would put Avetts, Mumford and DMB in the same category (I don't, but you catch my drift).

And I'm almost willing to bet that Mumford's new CD will be the "hot ticket" item that month. As much as we all don't necessarily agree with it - the Mumford album is more anticipated than DMB's across the spectrum.

Will it be huge? Of course. But if DMB goes head to head with Mumford, it'll be interesting to see the #s. If someone who's just a casual fan of DMB has $10 on their iTunes gift card and is confronted with DMB or Mumford on the same day, they'll probably go for Mumford.

The Avetts won't have a hold on the DMB market, but it's something to think about since these three groups can get lumped together. Plus, the Avetts album is highly anticipated. Their new album should really be considered their sophomore album - their small albums back in the day did not reach the market they needed, only their most recent one put them on the map.

If I was, say 50 Cent - I wouldn't want my album dropping the same day as Kanye's (and look what happened when it did...) b/c while the two styles are totally different - when confronted with limited cash, someone's got to make a decision about which album to buy.

At the end of the day, it's not going to matter. DMB will come out on top. But if they wanted to own the market for at least a week - including having DMB coverage on media such as Today, Late Night Shows, radio and other press events, it'd be best to release without any competition from what could be one mammoth Mumford album and one highly anticipated Avetts album.

If I ruled the world, I'd release on the 4th (or an iTunes release on the 3rd - Labor Day), which gives them three weeks to clear the press hurdle before Mumford comes out and steals the Top 40 media. Then hit the road touring.

[jlkells]

does anyone get the feeling that the album will be pretty up tempo or more on the chill/slow side... Based on mercy, sweet, Dave solo, and talk of a 9+ minute pink Floyd ish song have me thinking it is more mellow. That is cool I suppose but I do enjoy the heavy hitters as well that actually have some testosterone in them (a la last stop, billies, Jimi thing, why I am). Cali noted that the first single was billies-ish which is nice because you need a good mix for a strong album IMO... what are everyone elses thoughts/insights gathered from tweeting Intel? Would be interested to hear.

[gjdt2scf13]

Mumford & sons will be big, but there is no way DMB will lose.