Coltrane Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Real news or bs? According to this there is a possibility that the Raconteurs will release their second album Tuesday on Vinyl with the cd following the next week. Hopefully this is true. I like the first album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Real news or bs? Accoding to this there is a possibility that the Raconteurs will release their second album Tuesday on Vinyl with the cd following the next week. Hopefully this is true. I like the first album. I really hope so! I was a big fan of their first album, I saw them open for dylan, they made for a good live show, loudest show ive ever been to Jack White loves his noise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 There's nothing in our order database so unless they're doing it themselves it doesn't seem likely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 This seems pretty laughable. I'm just saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wickster Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 According the their website the new album will be available "everywhere" on March 25, 2008.......doesn't seem like a joke. www.theraconteurs.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 This is pretty exciting news. Can't wait to hear it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes! Much sooner than I expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The Raconteurs are happy to announce that in one week's time their second album, entitled Consolers Of The Lonely, will be available EVERYWHERE Tuesday, March 25th. "Album" meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and "everywhere" meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstores, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band's own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn't move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can). It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records. The album was mastered and completed in the first week of March. It was then taken immediately to a vinyl pressing plant. Then to a CD pressing plant. Then preparations to sell it digitally began. March 25th became the soonest date to have it available in EVERY FORMAT AT ONCE. The band have done no interviews or advertisements for this record before this announcement. The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding it's availability, reception or perception. With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important "first week sales". We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it's first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it. Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks. Musically this album will be the same as the band created it no matter what format it is purchased in (The sound quality of each format however, is a different story. The Raconteurs recommend hearing it on vinyl, but the choice is of course up to the listener). The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band's website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as an mp3 at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there. The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album's imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans. Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn't want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It's not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theater. Which for the album's creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener. There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, "Salute Your Solution", on the 25th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day! We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once. Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy Consolers Of The Lonely. Sincerely,The Raconteurs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 April 20th 2008 - Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC, CanadaApril 21st 2008 - Neumo's, Seatlle, WA, USAApril 22nd 2008 - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR, USAApril 23rd 2008 - Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, USAApril 25th 2008 - Coachella Festival, Indio, CA, USA (previously announced)April 26th 2008 - The Joint, Las Vegas, NV, USAApril 28th 2008 - The Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO, USAApril 29th 2008 - Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO, USAMay 1st 2008 - House Of Blues, Dallas, TX, USAMay 2nd 2008 - Stubb's BBQ, Austin, TX, USAMay 3rd 2008 - Stubb's BBQ, Austin, TX, USAMay 4th 2008 - New Orleans Jazz Festival, New Orleans, LA, USA (previously announced) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'll be picking up the vinyl and cd at Plan 9 records in Richmond one week from tomorrow. I think they way they've gone about all of this is very admirable. Can you imagine If Wilco were to give a one week heads up that a new album was being released. Very cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coltrane Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have to say that this is exactly the type of reaction to leaks/downloading that I was hoping for and that I hope this becomes a trend. The primary reason that I search around for leaks is that I am tired of waiting 6 months for a record to be released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 This is awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 That really is completely off the hook. How the hell did they manufacture that many discs so quickly? I guess this must have been going on behind the scenes for some time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Somebody here posted this: So I just went to work, and my boss said that Jack White went into the Warner Bros. office last Tuesday, handed them the master tape for the new Raconteurs and told them that he wanted the album out this Tuesday. So, low and behold, we're having copies over nighted to us this Monday. I guess the vinyl is out this week and the CD next week. we're taking pre-orders if anyones interested.....we'll send them off as soon as we get 'em. www.gotocdworld.comMaybe there's some truth to that story...what Jack White wants, Jack White gets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The purpose: to get the album to the fans as soon as possible and as we promised. We wanted to get this record to fans, the press, radio, etc., all at the EXACT SAME TIME so that no one has an upper hand on anyone else regarding its availability, reception or perception. I love it when everyone (fans, media, etc) listens to a new record at the same time. You go in to listening to it with a completely fresh mind and open ears. This needs to happen more often. In Rainbows was such a cool experience because everyone was listening to it at the same time and you could then discuss the album as a whole. I hate when a few tracks will show up on blogs, then a few more, then the album leaks. This is how it should happen- the whole thing comes out at the same time for everyone. Kudos to the band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoOfTheDay Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I like Jack White a little bit more now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 this is the way to go. The wait for the new R.E.M. is killing me. I saw the video on mtv2 and loved it, dl'd the torrent, but decided against clicking it. I have to avoid message board threads because I don't want to know what people are saying. Hopefully people will see that releasing press copies early is a big mistake. Who buys magazines for reviews anyways? RIP Harp magazine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I love it when everyone (fans, media, etc) listens to a new record at the same time. You go in to listening to it with a completely fresh mind and open ears. This needs to happen more often. In Rainbows was such a cool experience because everyone was listening to it at the same time and you could then discuss the album as a whole. I hate when a few tracks will show up on blogs, then a few more, then the album leaks. This is how it should happen- the whole thing comes out at the same time for everyone. Kudos to the band. wasn't there a silly quote on Pitchfork or something at some point talking about why Halo 3 was a big deal because it was a social experience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Itunes sold it for a while today http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/inde...s-itunes-early/ And people are already second guessing the single selection... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 it has leaked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 that sucks, they tried so hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 wasn't there a silly quote on Pitchfork or something at some point talking about why Halo 3 was a big deal because it was a social experience? I don't know. I hate Halo. that sucks, they tried so hard. yeah, I was hoping to not see it floating around until Tuesday. I don't know if I'll have the self control to not take a listen... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 To be fair, they didn't try all that hard. By White's own admission, the impetus for releasing the record unconventionally has less to do with avoiding leaks and more to do with allowing hype to develop around the music naturally, rather than building it up for three to six months before its release. Makes sense to me. Besides, it's inevitable that an act with this big a following is going to have its record leaked as soon as the CDs are pressed and begin making their way through the distribution chain. Every record leaks. Even the ones that don't hit the torrent sites when review copies are sent out manage to squeak out a few days before the Tuesday they're scheduled to hit shops. It's the new status quo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It's the new status quo. I agree and see your point, but it's always nice (like In Rainbows) when everyone has access to it at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 i agree leaks are inevitable, but when it's a release that happens like this, and when it's f'n iTunes that "leaks" it early, that would piss me the fuck off and is kinda lame imo. Apple probably did it on purpose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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