Does the leak change your mind about buying the album?

[slightly delayed]

i've pre ordered but i'm going to find a download just because my net book does'nt have a cd/ dvd drive and i'm going to need it on my ipod xxx

[taxexile]

Really looking forward to hearing the title track now ;-)

[franny]

Originally Posted by comradestripe

I think you've got that the wrong way around. When It's All Over...is great if you put effort into it. That and Final Straw - and, to some extent Songs For Polarbears - are Snow Patrol's brilliant albums.

I'll confess I don't have Songs For Polar Bears but When It's All Over was nothing at all remarkable, Batten Down The Hatches and Last Ever Lone Gunman were excellent, the rest was throwaway indie, it was interesting to listen to and spot the sparks of genius though.

Derail

[Red]

I don't know why Sony haven't "leaked" the album themselves yet. It'd be such an obvious anti-piracy tactic if they were to leak it except with really poor compression (or, 64kbit converted to 256kbit), since it'd mean that they could get in first, have the biggest leak torrent, and simultaneously give the casual pirate demographic something to placate their needs whilst giving the more borderline might pirate/might buy crowd some reason to buy the physical album, to enjoy all those heavily layered compositions in their full glory. Just seems a win/win solution, since the album is going to get leaked and pirated to buggery, and there's shit-all Sony can do about it other than this.

[bristarman]

If I worked for a label I would leak the album with a reduction in sound quality as a protection. I think if people liked the songs this would be a good way to encourage buying the physical album.

[bristarman]

Red- we're on the same wavelength dude!

[comradestripe]

Originally Posted by Lauren Cinnamon

Yeah the first two albums are great! I defy anyone to dislike An Olive Grove Facing the Sea, in particular.

Thumbs up.

Originally Posted by franny

I'll confess I don't have Songs For Polar Bears but When It's All Over was nothing at all remarkable, Batten Down The Hatches and Last Ever Lone Gunman were excellent, the rest was throwaway indie, it was interesting to listen to and spot the sparks of genius though.

As I say, you have to put effort into it. I can't even listen to If I'd Found The Right Words To Say because it affects me so much (no, not because it's rubbish) [mostly because I listened to it when my grandfather died, but I reckon it's ace even without rubbish angst]. Firelight is also delightful, and...

[Red]

Originally Posted by bristarman

Red- we're on the same wavelength dude!

*high fives*

[bigboots]

don't be evil is already a classic manics song, that and a billion balconies. that's not even an over estimation.

[franny]

Originally Posted by comradestripe

Thumbs up.



As I say, you have to put effort into it. I can't even listen to If I'd Found The Right Words To Say because it affects me so much (no, not because it's rubbish) [mostly because I listened to it when my grandfather died, but I reckon it's ace even without rubbish angst]. Firelight is also delightful, and...

Aye fair dos, I'll try and listen to it tomorrow, think I've played it maybe 10 times, it's a little too long with the bonus tracks on it as well.

[Takk]

Perhaps the band should record it all in one take on the day of release. That would sort out the leakers once and for all

[Lament]

Originally Posted by proevpete

I defo wont be buying it. Ok I know I will buy it really.
I've just discovered Snow Patrol and want to indulge in their back catalogue.

Someone who likes Snow Patrol not liking the new Manics album is the best indication yet that the album will be fantastic.

[Kaile]

Originally Posted by Lament

Someone who likes Snow Patrol not liking the new Manics album is the best indication yet that the album will be fantastic.

Seconded!

[Mr Richey]

No. I hve pre-ordered the single CD and vinyl versions. And I will probably end up buying the version with the demos on the second CD before the year is out.

[allofwho]

no, the Manics are one of the only bands whose albums I will buy, regardless of leaks. However, I'll probably sneak in some listening time as soon as I can!