New Raconteurs 3/25

AndySlash · 03-17-2008, 08:49 PM

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

JapanAlex · 03-17-2008, 08:53 PM

yay

although their last album was a bit iffy i thought me thinks me twas what hoe!

Pretzel Logic · 03-17-2008, 09:22 PM

I just read the email. I was shocked. I was under the impression that the Raconteurs were on an indefinite hiatus and had not come off it. I can't believe they managed to keep something this big under wraps. This is one more nail in the coffin of orthodox record releasing!

pale blue eyes · 03-17-2008, 09:49 PM

Cool.

Fathoms (unadored) · 03-17-2008, 10:38 PM

Broken Boy Soldiers was a solid debut, but this release is really going to determine whether this group is a bonifide player in rock or merely a curious side project.

Mind you, it's not even in my budget to pick up the new black mountain until mid-april. Decisions decisions.

D. · 03-18-2008, 01:01 AM

this needs to leak NOW.

M.Night · 03-18-2008, 01:06 AM

to much brendon benson to little jackie white

Mo · 03-18-2008, 01:21 AM

Jack White seriously has too much time on his hand. I'd rather see a new White Stripes album.

commando · 03-18-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antipop

Jack White seriously has too much time on his hand. I'd rather see a new White Stripes album.

ha! That's because he knows how to work quickly and efficiently. It's Billy Corgan who has too much time on his hands.

AndySlash · 03-22-2008, 12:35 AM

Tis on Waffles....

JapanAlex · 03-22-2008, 12:53 AM

i found the album to be quite fun

any album from jack is fun, but it wasn't good enough really

a mix of maroon 5, white stripes (obviously) and acdc

it's a 7/10 from me - but if compared to thier old album

maybe an 8? cos their last one was super poo

exactlythesame · 03-22-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Night

to much brendon benson to little jackie white

i disagree

benson has a great sense of musicality and subtlety that sometimes white lacks

redbull · 03-22-2008, 02:07 PM

leaked today...

exactlythesame · 03-22-2008, 02:21 PM

torrent download speed: 40.8 kbps

D. · 03-22-2008, 03:35 PM

Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely

megaupload.com/?d=WV09Z010

AndySlash · 03-22-2008, 04:55 PM

This is really good.

maoi · 03-22-2008, 05:17 PM

charmbag is gonna be really psyched for this

??? · 03-22-2008, 07:56 PM

tl;dr

ravenguy2000 · 03-22-2008, 09:12 PM

i never listened to the first one, guess i should get on this

Richard III · 03-22-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndySlash

Tis on Waffles....

You Waffles people need to invite me.

Nimrod's Son · 03-24-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard III

You Waffles people need to invite me.

Fuck off, I'm way in line before you.

PeppermintHippo · 03-25-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.

Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely

megaupload.com/?d=WV09Z010

Can someone re-up this?

PeppermintHippo · 03-25-2008, 03:08 PM

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

D. · 03-25-2008, 03:10 PM

check the ysi thread, tobers

redbull · 03-25-2008, 05:09 PM

this album is pretty mediocre

danondorf · 03-25-2008, 05:48 PM

Cluttered. WAY TOO polished! There are really nice melodies, but man seriously the right side of my head was hurting after Switch and Many Shades. 5 on the 5 just ruined, horrible production again.

Somebody please take the damn whammy away from Jack, I'm sick of his overuse of the Digitech Whammy. I thought it was bad on Icky Thump (the song), but this is way too much; he really bleeds those octaves 'til they sound ear piercing.......I really liked the way he used the Whammy on "When I hear My Name", it sounded wild and fresh.....

I'm starting think Jack has officially peaked '03-'05.

BBS I really really like. But this, is simply too much. I'm going to give it a second shot, but in all honesty this album is the most sub-par thing Jack has EVER done.

commando · 03-25-2008, 06:12 PM

woah. that is a bit extreme of a characterization for a first listen.

silverstrat · 03-25-2008, 06:14 PM

Kick ass, although I do think BB > raconteurs. Check out One Mississippi.

exactlythesame · 03-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danondorf

Cluttered. WAY TOO polished! There are really nice melodies, but man seriously the right side of my head was hurting after Switch and Many Shades. 5 on the 5 just ruined, horrible production again.

Somebody please take the damn whammy away from Jack, I'm sick of his overuse of the Digitech Whammy. I thought it was bad on Icky Thump (the song), but this is way too much; he really bleeds those octaves 'til they sound ear piercing.......I really liked the way he used the Whammy on "When I hear My Name", it sounded wild and fresh.....

I'm starting think Jack has officially peaked '03-'05.

BBS I really really like. But this, is simply too much. I'm going to give it a second shot, but in all honesty this album is the most sub-par thing Jack has EVER done.

you know what, i had the exact same impression (with the exception of the 'production' complaint) when first listening to this album

i described it to my brother as "the white stripes with a full band," which it essentially is. the whammy solos do need to stop, but he does shred pretty hard on this album on occasion.

Fattening Ass · 05-31-2008, 03:56 AM

lol wtf

03-17-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
AndySlash Posts: 19,607	New Raconteurs 3/25 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

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M.Night Ownz Posts: 774	to much brendon benson to little jackie white

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JapanAlex Apocalyptic Poster Location: Mr. Donut's Posts: 1,226	i found the album to be quite fun any album from jack is fun, but it wasn't good enough really a mix of maroon 5, white stripes (obviously) and acdc it's a 7/10 from me - but if compared to thier old album maybe an 8? cos their last one was super poo

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redbull Immortal Location: i am the best rapper alive Posts: 20,098	leaked today...

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exactlythesame Minion of Satan Location: I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes Posts: 7,686	torrent download speed: 40.8 kbps

03-22-2008, 03:35 PM	#15
D. I had sex with your wife. Location: Lot Six Posts: 31,287	Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely megaupload.com/?d=WV09Z010

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AndySlash Posts: 19,607	This is really good.

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??? Minion of Satan Location: ¯\(º_o)/¯ Posts: 8,670	tl;dr

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ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,035	i never listened to the first one, guess i should get on this

03-25-2008, 03:08 PM	#23
PeppermintHippo Apocalyptic Poster Location: yer face Posts: 2,148	THANKS IN ADVANCE!

03-25-2008, 03:10 PM	#24
D. I had sex with your wife. Location: Lot Six Posts: 31,287	check the ysi thread, tobers

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redbull Immortal Location: i am the best rapper alive Posts: 20,098	this album is pretty mediocre

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03-25-2008, 06:12 PM	#27
commando Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,665	woah. that is a bit extreme of a characterization for a first listen.

03-25-2008, 06:14 PM	#28
silverstrat Pledge Posts: 129	Kick ass, although I do think BB > raconteurs. Check out One Mississippi.

05-31-2008, 03:56 AM	#30
Fattening Ass Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: Planet Nintendu 64 Posts: 30,854	lol wtf