lost highway Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 8 hours ago, 5hake1t0ff said: Just a shot in the dark, but my guess is this is mostly related to the YHF rollout. Jeff mentioned on the Kreative Kontrol podcast that they had been "in line" for years for all the vinyl needed for it. So I get the sense they're sensitive to the shortage and its effect on other bands trying to release around the same time. In other words, my guess is they will only release and promote the vinyl version of CC after YHF reissue has hit the shelves. This makes all kinds of sense. Also you wouldn't want to build up to the YHF reissue in order to have it eclipse the news around a new physical release. It would be better to let one record have it's moment of hype, then roll out the other on it's heels. Their publicist will thank them for it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 With the vinyl delays causing problems all over the globe, I think we're at a point where no band should be allowed to put out 11 LP sets. At least until the supply issues are worked out. How many bands do you suppose have had their vinyl releases sidelined in part because of these types of vanity projects? YHF deserves to be celebrated, but creating 11 LP sets causes damage the music ecosystem and is a selfish ego stroke. Tweedy should have read the room and scaled it back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
summerdai Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, jff said: With the vinyl delays causing problems all over the globe, I think we're at a point where no band should be allowed to put out 11 LP sets. At least until the supply issues are worked out. How many bands do you suppose have had their vinyl releases sidelined in part because of these types of vanity projects? YHF deserves to be celebrated, but creating 11 LP sets causes damage the music ecosystem and is a selfish ego stroke. Tweedy should have read the room and scaled it back. Yes. I am a vinyl person, but personally I find for these archive type sets with demos, alternates and live tracks that a digital format is much better. Easy to skip tracks and one doesn't have to get up every 18-20 minutes to flip them over. I wonder how many plays in particular these huge vinyl sets actually get or do they mostly sit in the corner of the room looking like the monolith from 2001. Prince's Sign O The Times super deluxe vinyl set had 13 LPs. Great album but who's going to get through that more than once? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, summerdai said: Yes. I am a vinyl person, but personally I find for these archive type sets with demos, alternates and live tracks that a digital format is much better. Easy to skip tracks and one doesn't have to get up every 18-20 minutes to flip them over. I wonder how many plays in particular these huge vinyl sets actually get or do they mostly sit in the corner of the room looking like the monolith from 2001. Prince's Sign O The Times super deluxe vinyl set had 13 LPs. Great album but who's going to get through that more than once? Even with the five LP Summerteeth box set that I bought last year, after one play through the full set, I'll only end up playing the studio album in the future, and even that might not be worth the trouble of digging through a pile of vinyl and inserts. If I ever want to hear the extras again, I'll stream them. I've been a dedicated vinyl listener since the '80s, but these mega sets, of which I've had many, don't translate to vinyl imo. They're just not a pleasant enough experience compared to listening to a few regular albums. They're like the coffee table book that looks really cool but that you open once and then forget about. That's not a Wilco complaint. I find that to be true of vinyl box sets in general. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 12:10 AM, Analogman said: Another RA connection - the end of Many Worlds reminds me of something Ryan has done. But I can't think of what song. I was just listening to Love Is Hell, and “The Shadowlands” absolutely has the same vibe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 That must be it. I have not heard that album in a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Anyone have an update or inside information on when the vinyl and CD versions of Cruel Country will be released? I've not seen anything on the interwebs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Chez said: Anyone have an update or inside information on when the vinyl and CD versions of Cruel Country will be released? I've not seen anything on the interwebs. I haven’t seen any dates mentioned or rumored. The only thing that I’ve seen recently is this on their FB page today. It wasn’t mentioned in the email that came out yesterday, so you might have missed it, if the algorithm isn’t showing you every social media post. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 10:38 AM, jff said: Even with the five LP Summerteeth box set that I bought last year, after one play through the full set, I'll only end up playing the studio album in the future, and even that might not be worth the trouble of digging through a pile of vinyl and inserts. If I ever want to hear the extras again, I'll stream them. I've been a dedicated vinyl listener since the '80s, but these mega sets, of which I've had many, don't translate to vinyl imo. They're just not a pleasant enough experience compared to listening to a few regular albums. They're like the coffee table book that looks really cool but that you open once and then forget about. That's not a Wilco complaint. I find that to be true of vinyl box sets in general. great point. w/ that Summer Bummer discount i had the Summerteeth box in my cart but i doubt i will pull the trigger. i can listen to my 2009 reissue and be fine w/ it and stream the extras and live stuff as needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 And I listened to that record last night w/ Otis. sounded great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Cruel Country vinyl and CD now available to pre-order (Jan 20 release) on the WilcoWorld site. Wilco - Cruel Country (lnk.to) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 The link on Wilcoworld doesn't work for me. Anyone else? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, lost highway said: The link on Wilcoworld doesn't work for me. Anyone else? Try this and follow to the official store. Wilco - Cruel Country (lnk.to) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Chez said: Try this and follow to the official store. Wilco - Cruel Country (lnk.to) Got it. My work wifi seems to be filtering things. Sorry boss. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 i finally spent some quality time w/ the record, and streamed it back to back today. easily their best record since i would say Wilco (The Album), maybe even SBS. "Mystery Binds" might be my favorite of the album. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, tinnitus photography said: i finally spent some quality time w/ the record, and streamed it back to back today. easily their best record since i would say Wilco (The Album), maybe even SBS. "Mystery Binds" might be my favorite of the album. Since it dropped before SS, I've already listened more than the last three albums combined. Can't get enough of Cruel Country. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, tinnitus photography said: i finally spent some quality time w/ the record, and streamed it back to back today. easily their best record since i would say Wilco (The Album), maybe even SBS. "Mystery Binds" might be my favorite of the album. Love Mystery Binds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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