HANDS UP YA B'STARDS

I downloaded it illegally as soon as it appeared on the net

I got my copy on saturday when HMV delivered it to me

My Sirens are arriving next week probably, ordered the album from Amazon. I don't think I'll see the album in Serbian shops before May though.

I refer you to my answer in the MONDAY or TUESDAY thread mate.It has to be a good day out for me.Will take a day off work to get mine.......and a few more to listen to it.FCUKING ASDA ...very ROCK 'N' ROLL.Did you get a free sausage roll with it!

Made the mistake of ordering it from CDWow, so I may get it after Christmas...

I didn't download, but I will most certainly make an announcement when my copy from Amazon arrives.

Didn't download it, but only because of my technical inability to do so!

A fellow Aus NOOLer (with sufficient nous to navigate the technical wizardry required to access it) burnt me a copy and sent it to me in feb...to a rapt response, I might add. Bought it today deep in suburban Melbourne, along with Krafty and Shaun of the Dead on DVD.

CTB

Yeah! very Rock n Roll Shug ASDA lol, I'm off to Tesco for mine

Digital Mike wrote:

Yeah! very Rock n Roll Shug ASDA lol, I'm off to Tesco for mine

This will need re-posting on the SHOPPING THREAD too MIKE!

I got sent a dodgy pre-release copy by one kind person, and just got my official copy today. Nice pics inside the CD cover. Especially that rabbit.

didn't download, sent the wife to HMV for it today, I had to work.

Giving it it's first listen to as I type, up to sirens, all good so far, looking forward to blasting it in the car.

gotta get back to listening.

Got mine from Woolies...12.99 the robbin bastards .. nice Artwork ...all that fretting/worrying on here about it ...we should have all known there was nowt to panic about ..

Downloaded it from Soulseek way back in the depths of winter  early February.Have just bought the CD this morning on a bright sunny spring day

Despite my well documented dislike of most of the 'songs' (and I use that term loosely) on the album, I made my way through the relentless Scottish drizzle into Edinburgh and bought a copy at HMV to ensure it counted towards the chart. On returning to Muff Towers, WFTSC and Turn were duly dispatched onto the ol' ipod for my listening pleasure. The cd has since been filed with the rest, and i'm certain that's where it will stay till my dying day.

CTB wrote:

Didn't download it, but only because of my technical inability to do so!

A fellow Aus NOOLer (with sufficient nous to navigate the technical wizardry required to access it) burnt me a copy and sent it to me in feb...to a rapt response, I might add. Bought it today deep in suburban Melbourne, along with Krafty and Shaun of the Dead on DVD.

CTB

For 'sufficient nous and technical wizardry', insert 'having it dished up on a plate'. Ask him where got it, go on. Even better, ask him who found it...

Only joking, dc... ;)

The official item is now in my possession.

Is A. Lynch another name for Ana Matronic?

The Amazon cover boats are not in fact in Key West.

patrick wrote:

Is A. Lynch another name for Ana Matronic?

It is indeed!  Her real name's Ana Lynch.  As for the album itself, I don't have my copy yet but I intend to go get it ASAP.  I haven't downloaded any of it either, not even from the legal sources: I don't want to spoil the surprise for myself!

Miss Disco wrote:

patrick wrote:

Is A. Lynch another name for Ana Matronic?

It is indeed!  Her real name's Ana Lynch.  As for the album itself, I don't have my copy yet but I intend to go get it ASAP.  I haven't downloaded any of it either, not even from the legal sources: I don't want to spoil the surprise for myself!

She has co-writing credit on track 8.

Old Blue wrote:

For 'sufficient nous and technical wizardry', insert 'having it dished up on a plate'. Ask him where got it, go on. Even better, ask him who found it...

Holy Blueballs, Batman. I had to disable the Passive FTP protocol on the web browser to download those m4a's correctly. I know it wasn't bolting microwave ovens to satellites but it did take some minor know how. OK, very minor. As for who found it, well, some cat Rollinice on SoulSeek was the original source I believe.

Sheesh.

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As for the original issue, I downloaded the album quite early on and was probably the first person in this state to buy it legally yesterday. Hey, I may have been one of the first punters in the southern hemisphere to own an official version. And I've got the vinyl on order. So the 'downloaders are killing sales' argument doesn't wash with me.

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depthcharge wrote:

Old Blue wrote:

For 'sufficient nous and technical wizardry', insert 'having it dished up on a plate'. Ask him where got it, go on. Even better, ask him who found it...

Holy Blueballs, Batman. I had to disable the Passive FTP protocol on the web browser to download those m4a's correctly. I know it wasn't bolting microwave ovens to satellites but it did take some minor know how. OK, very minor. As for who found it, well, some cat Rollinice on SoulSeek was the original source I believe.

Sheesh.

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I'm beginning to think DC and H are really the same person.

I think it's obvious every member of this forum will buy the album. Though I had listened to the downloaded copy dozens of times, I just couldn't wait to buy the real thing, and I'm happy now I have and I can listen to it thousands more times with better sound quality and artwork!.

patrick wrote:

I'm beginning to think DC and H are really the same person.

Patsy you conspiratorial son-of-a-gun.

Surely my spelling leaves Huckler's back in the swamp.

Now, after four fiendish hours of thought, I shall attempt to answer your musical poser on the other thread.

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Ally3000 wrote: ... and the tragic news that Paul Hester from one of my favourite bands, New Zealander's Crowded House hanged himself in apparent suicide :(  Poor chap, RIP.

Can't let this one go without pointing out that both Hester and Seymour were Aussies. Admittedly Neil Finn is from one of our small eastern islands, but the band wasn't technically a Kiwi group.

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depthcharge wrote:

Old Blue wrote:

For 'sufficient nous and technical wizardry', insert 'having it dished up on a plate'. Ask him where got it, go on. Even better, ask him who found it...

Holy Blueballs, Batman. I had to disable the Passive FTP protocol on the web browser to download those m4a's correctly. I know it wasn't bolting microwave ovens to satellites but it did take some minor know how. OK, very minor. As for who found it, well, some cat Rollinice on SoulSeek was the original source I believe.

Sheesh.

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It would have been a breeze if you'd remembered to reverse the polarity of the neutron flow first...

depthcharge wrote:

patrick wrote:

I'm beginning to think DC and H are really the same person.

Patsy you conspiratorial son-of-a-gun.

Surely my spelling leaves Huckler's back in the swamp.

Now, after four fiendish hours of thought, I shall attempt to answer your musical poser on the other thread.

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How hard is it to fake bad spelling, DC/H?

Amazon Germany wednesday i guess (better hope)!

Old Blue wrote:

It would have been a breeze if you'd remembered to reverse the polarity of the neutron flow first...

Is that before or after you stick your hot dog in the thing and set to cook?

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Got it from HMV in Wimbledon today.  Display was right inside the front door, quite a few people were grabbing their copies just like me, all of them looked like members of the over-40's brigade, just like me

Old Blue wrote: Made the mistake of ordering it from CDWow, so I may get it after Christmas...

I made that mistake too. Haven't even had a confirmation of posting and it's still showing as preorder on my account. If I get the usual "it's been delayed" bullshit from them I shall cancel my order and pick it up from Sainsbury's. It pisses me off that they are so crap at getting new release CDs on time but great with DVDs. I read here that someone already got there copy from Play.com

I've lost my burned copy. Haven't been listening to it much as a result, doesn't sound as good just selecting the tracks and can't be bothered orgasing a playlist. Got it on order form 101cd with the vinyl as well. Couldn't see it in Asda's Aintree brach earlier. They had some galangal though, which kind of compensates.

obviously the wrong Woolies  - got mine in Stratford - £9.97

I've been waiting desperately for today's release and didn't so much as download a copy or even listen to Told You So when the girlfriend got it for free on a magazine cover CD.

HMV Manchester for 3 copies (for me, the girfriend and my good mate of a boss who retires this week) and snaffled him a CD of Technique for a fiver.

I managed to wangle my bluetooth phone to get a 30 second clip of "1 NO Waiting for the Sirens Call" which is now my ringtone.

On my 4th listen to the disc and I have that familiar feeling as the music grows on me... get in !

Wolfram wrote: obviously the wrong Woolies  - got mine in Stratford - £9.97

......ok ..dont rub it in....:(

Going down to the local MVC tomorrow (or failing that, Smiths!) to go and buy the UK copy...

Japanese copy should be delivered tomorrow! :)

HowieFiveO wrote: Got mine from Woolies...12.99 the robbin bastards .. nice Artwork ...all that fretting/worrying on here about it ...we should have all known there was nowt to panic about ..

Well I went to HMV and it cost me £12.99, then to find out Solihull Woolies 15 metres opposite had it for £9.97 in a big cardboard display twatting you in the face as you walked in.  doh!  Anyway I don't like getting anything from Woolies so morally i feel ok.

HMV were playing it as I went in (ITYS) and the Manager I'm sure (over 40 looking) was a big fan because he scanned it in to the chart return computer twice. 

Excellent glossy photos...I wonder if the Rabbit was inspired from the BLT video film snippet?  But where were the bugs? Perhaps on the bush infront of them flats.

Got my copy from HMV with student discount. Having not heard the whole thing i was impressed. Storming album, and already a top contender for album of the year.

I look forward to annoying people on the bus with it tomorrow.

redeyedboy wrote:

HowieFiveO wrote: Got mine from Woolies...12.99 the robbin bastards .. nice Artwork ...all that fretting/worrying on here about it ...we should have all known there was nowt to panic about ..

Well I went to HMV and it cost me £12.99, then to find out Solihull Woolies 15 metres opposite had it for £9.97 in a big cardboard display twatting you in the face as you walked in.  doh!  Anyway I don't like getting anything from Woolies so morally i feel ok.

HMV were playing it as I went in (ITYS) and the Manager I'm sure (over 40 looking) was a big fan because he scanned it in to the chart return computer twice. 

Excellent glossy photos...I wonder if the Rabbit was inspired from the BLT video film snippet?  But where were the bugs? Perhaps on the bush infront of them flats.

I was in Southport on Good Friday, someone aked me "Where's the Woolies, round here?". I replied, "Everywhere you look."

Badum Tisch!

Another classic by HANK..........

Old Blue wrote:

CTB wrote:

Didn't download it, but only because of my technical inability to do so!

A fellow Aus NOOLer (with sufficient nous to navigate the technical wizardry required to access it) burnt me a copy and sent it to me in feb...to a rapt response, I might add. Bought it today deep in suburban Melbourne, along with Krafty and Shaun of the Dead on DVD.

CTB

For 'sufficient nous and technical wizardry', insert 'having it dished up on a plate'. Ask him where got it, go on. Even better, ask him who found it...

Only joking, dc... ;)

OK, you jokers - I appreciate greatly both your efforts, and look forward to pouring yeasty brews down both your gullets as a show of gratitude. Could one of you kind gents give me a brief rundown via email (you both have my addy) as to how to access the resource alluded to earlier? I can't seem to get either an FTP progrom nor IE to give me access.....

CTB

no copy in my hands yet. someone might be bringing one over for me from the UK--otherwise i'll head to amazon.

Yes, I was one who downloaded it, I'll make up for it by buying a couple copies of the album and all of the singles.

I'll check out Eugene this weekend to see if any of the decent stores might have a copy, I know for certain I ain't gonna get one in fookin' Corvallis, where men are men and sheep are nervous.

I was actually shocked to see that they put the whole album online for preview.   I could have seen a couple of tracks, but the whole album just lying there waiting to be captured, burned, copied and distributed throughout the entire universe.  One of these fell like manna from heaven into my hands, but I will be buying the album as I presume the sound quality will be a tad better, I'd like to have the sleeve, and I gotta spend my money on something.

Nope, steered clear of dodgy downloading.  Ordered it 2-3 weeks ago through the Amazon link on here. Got an email on Friday informing me it's been dispatched. With the bank holiday I expect it'll be about Thursday before I receive it. I have "I Told You So" on the NME cover disc, obviously heard "Krafty" a shit load of times, listened to "Guilt Is A Useless Emotion" a fair bit on NOOL but other than that, nothing. Can't wait for the cd to arrive.

Bought it from MVC yesterday - £9.49

Other than Krafty, first time I have heard these songs - the album is rather good, isn't it:D

Rather rashly, after just a handful of plays, I think it's probably amongst the best they have done, considering the time they have been around. And that from an old timer like me who rates PCL & Movement as their best works - nice to be surprised, after all this time, isn't it.

Purchased and added to the collection.

Beautiful.

I downloaded the album and I'm definitely not going to buy it

because I won it at a radio contest

downloaded

& purchased. wh smiths - £1 cheaper than virgin & hmv...

Ben wrote:

I downloaded the album and I'm definitely not going to buy it

because I won it at a radio contest

Yeah, rub it in, fair play.

Well I enjoyed my little walk to Music Box in Finglas Village on Saturday - listening to technique on the way up & WFTSC on the way back

Got the Killers album with it to 'save' meself a fiver - but I havent opened that yet! (I'll listen to it before Oxegen)

Bought it in Woolies in Muzzy Hill around 2pm yesterday arvo, despite living 100 yards from a Woolies in Crouch End, but wandering up to MH cos I naively thought they still had a 'proper' record shop where I could make said purchase. Seems MH, like Crouch End, is festooned with coffee shops instead nowadays. Arse.

What happened to the promo versions doing the rounds recently? Thought the Jetstream one was rank, admittedly, but did like the alternate opening of Working Overtime. Shame that never made the album, had me in mind of Weirdo's chaotic first couple of bars.

Monster wrote:

What happened to the promo versions doing the rounds recently?

What's happened is that Old Blue's gone awfully quiet on it since scooping it as an exclusive promo of the final album master.

I guess it was more like the Get Ready Pre-Mix promo that did the rounds prior to the commercial release.

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I payed for the Japanese CD on March 18th but it hasn't arrived yet.

depthcharge wrote:

Monster wrote:

What happened to the promo versions doing the rounds recently?

What's happened is that Old Blue's gone awfully quiet on it since scooping it as an exclusive promo of the final album master.

I guess it was more like the Get Ready Pre-Mix promo that did the rounds prior to the commercial release.

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OK, so I got it wrong. I've already admitted that on these very pages. Yes - the 'other' promo I got is indeed a premix. It was just the fact that it surfaced after the originally leaked version that made me believe it should have been placed higher up the food chain. Some did try to set me straight - maybe even you dc. My Mrs always tells me that I never listen...

And yes Al - I preferred the alternate Working Overtime. And the alternate Jetstream although I'm resigning myself to being alone on that one.

Old Blue wrote: ... And the alternate Jetstream although I'm resigning myself to being alone on that one.

Fear not OB, we all have our dark secrets. It's a lonely place out here liking the Sub-culture 12", I'll give you the tip.

All is forgiven.

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It may be lonely, but there are a few of us lost in the 12" cave of culture.

We thought we saw a light, but it was just an Electronic single burning out on the last segments of oxygen.

I was sent the downloaded version ages ago by a kind soul, because I failed to do it myself  :\ohwell:   ordered the official cd from Amazon, should be here anyday now.

Just like the technically deficeint dinosaur hunter, i also received a 'burnt' copy early doors. I did tho' go and buy it the other day from Tesco - Colney Hatch ( also picked up GR for a fiver), i also managed to get hold of Krafty 12" (mmmmmmh vinyl) from HMV in Brent X

Ally3000 wrote: I did know these details but I think your point is rather picky and missing the entire sentiment of my original comment. Neil and his brother Tim (in the group for the Woodface LP etc) were basically the main songwriting force behind CH and were New Zealanders. Neil formed CH and was basically the "band leader", need I go on? Personally for me it's more accurate to describe them as a Zealander band than Aussies, but of course Seymour and Hester were Australian. The band may not have been technically 100% Kiwi, but they were certainly not 100% Aussie either. The reasonable conclusion would be that they were a combo, but because Neil and to a lesser extent Tim wrote all the songs I class them as NZ. Still an incredible shame about Hester though, or indeed anyone who takes his/her own life.

Hardly think I was missing the sentiment of anything, how much news coverage do you think it's had down this way in the past few days? It's tragic for sure. But as someone who resides in the area of the world the band plied their trade, I'm just pointing out to others that they are not generally considered a New Zealand band. Not Australian either. Normally the term used is 'Australasian'. Two thirds of the standard line-up aren't Kiwis - in fact the original line-up had three Aussies and one Kiwi, they formed in Australia, developed here and first rose to prominence here. Even a Kiwi will admit as much!

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I 'found' the album as quickly as I could. I had to search quite a bit, but after all you bastards started gloating about it, it became my quest.

Shared a few tracks with friends, but in general, I didn't pass it on.

My Japanese copy just arrived (spinning right now), My UK copy should be here in a couple days, and I'll get the US version at my local CD shop.

I cannot believe it!No NEW ORDER VINYL in BOLTON today.But i bought the CD,the NEW ORDER in BIG ISSUE and NEW ORDER in MANCHESTER'S City Life.HAd a few pints of KRONENBERG whilst reading said MAGS.Now i must get my arse to MANCHESTER soon for the VINYL.What a dull life on the Rock 'N' Roll.

Rocket Mick is glad this place is back!

Honestly, I have not illegally downloaded the new lp. I have not a clue where to do this and no one offered. I'll wait for the chance to purchase it. Even if I would have illegally dled it I want the real thing.

I bought my copy at 'HMV' in Newcastle City Centre on Monday for £12.99. I hadn't downloaded it previously because i'm crap with technology, so wouldn't have even attempted.

Anyway, as I walked in they had one of the tracks playing over the loudspeakers which turned out to be 'Guilt is A Useless Emotion', although I didn't know it at the time. This one had an 'immediate' impact on me - I loved it straight away - and it made me a bit more optimistic about what was still to come.

I listened to the album loads on Monday and I've got to say, I absolutely love it. My intant favourites were 'Waiting for The Sirens' Call', which is just sublime and the mighty 'Turn' which also sent shivers down my spine, a reaction that I didn't have to any of the tracks on Get Ready although I liked the album. The other track that I absolutely loved straight away was 'Morning, Night and Day'-great stuff. This one, 'Guilt is A Useless Emotion' and 'Dracula's Castle'were played none stop as I was getting ready to go out the other night and they sounded even better after a few drinks and put me right in the mood for a good night out, always a good sign for with me

I don't think I fully appreciated 'Who's Joe?' and 'Hey Now What You Doing' on first listen but both of these have grown on me a lot since and they're up there with the best for me now.

I had already heard a couple of the songs,'Krafty', obviously, and 'I Told You So' before getting the album. I can understand why 'Krafty' was released first as it's one that sticks in your mind on first listen and, although having heard the album I think there are stronger tracks on there, I still think this is beautiful tune and really summery. It gives me a warm feeling whenever I hear it. I first heard 'I Told You So' on the NME CD and wasn't really fussed on it but this is now starting to grow on me, which means it'll probably end up a favourite. Bits of it sound like 'Brutal' to me, but that's probably just my ears.

This only leaves 'Working Overtime' and 'Jetstream'(unless I've completely omitted something). I've listened to the album loads this week and these are the only two that haven't really struck me yet. I think the vocals on the album are great in general but I don't think Barney's voice suits 'Working Overtime' and i'm really not that fussed on 'Jetstream'.

This aside though, I really do love this album and I think there's pretty much something for everyone on there. I also think the order the tracks run in works really well. I honestly feel that WFTSC is so much more than we could ever have hoped for and I feel lucky to have it. I can see already it's going to form the soundtrack to my summer

Soundtrack to the summer. Yes, I like that. Turn it up!

Got home tonight and my wife had bought me a copy May not be online too long tonight

twist wrote: Honestly, I have not illegally downloaded the new lp. I have not a clue where to do this and no one offered. I'll wait for the chance to purchase it. Even if I would have illegally dled it I want the real thing.

don't know how long you're having to wait for the real thing. if you want the download I might be able to help. received my proper copy two days ago, and to be honest I'm quite disappointed because the downloads are really the proper finished versions. I was hoping for some differences

The Haçienda must be (re)Built wrote: Just like the technically deficeint dinosaur hunter....

Well it's true innit, CTB ...

How many have you caught recently?

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"innit"

Do they have chavs in Australia, then?

No just plenty of Ali G re-runs, innit ...

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Chris Nash wrote: I somehow managed to end up with THREE copies, even though I had a pre-release. And I paid for all three of them. Well, at least no one can say I'm ripping the band off!

Err... four for me. I pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.uk, and also the vinyl copy. Then I got drunk one night and ordered the import that may have an extra track and different sleeve from Amazon.com. I was passing through Paris on the way home from my holiday and I bought a copy to listen to on the flight home! Wouldn't have bothered with that one if I'd known that the mixing was exacly the same as the mp3s I already had!

My sirens (ordered from the UK Amazon) arrived earlier today. :)

I'm still waiting for mine...amazon.usa.bleech...

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the krafties are due to arrive mid-month

Japanese version arrived Monday, April 4th via The Ideal Copy. 75 minutes, 32 seconds long and crystal clear. The Japanese vocals on Krafty are truly bizarre.

Andy wrote: Japanese version arrived Monday, April 4th via The Ideal Copy. 75 minutes, 32 seconds long and crystal clear. The Japanese vocals on Krafty are truly bizarre.

I really think I would rather not hear that.

Spose i'd better add i got the album last week in mighty Tesco's (sign of the times eh!)

I havent actually played it yet

Downloaded it - ilegally, yes I confess - in early February (following a clue given by a very good friend...), bought it last week - monday the 28th, to be more acurate - in a special "free CD-single" package!

Haven't downloaded it, and I plan to buy it the second it's on sale here in the States (we got shafted on the release). But make no mistake, it will be played very loudly as soon I get from the store to the car.

Easter Sunday 27.3.5 at 10.15. I also got Krafty at the same time.

I have to choose between buying New Order the week it's released, or shagging my ex the week it's released. Not sure what to do.

bLuE oRdEr wrote: I have to choose between buying New Order the week it's released, or shagging my ex the week it's released. Not sure what to do.

easy, shag in the shop.

I like your way of thinking. Who knows, it might even create some buzz about WFTSC...

bought the album and both singles this week! CD1 is the biggest waste of money ever.

bLuE oRdEr wrote: I have to choose between buying New Order the week it's released, or shagging my ex the week it's released. Not sure what to do.

Why only one or the other?

ShugZV© wrote: His ex is *ahem* a lady of the night?

If she's only worth the same amount of money as a CD, I would keep my pants on.

My ex thinks New Order is *ahem* "disco."

Therefore, Blue Order must choose between sex with the ex, or New Order.

It's just for one week...

Enjoy the tunes.

Breaking news...

After playing my ringtones (Blue Monday, LWTUA, and something by The Cre) for my ex, she requested that I play some Joy Division and New order for her. THEN, she couldn't get Blue Monday out of her head for the rest of the day. Blames me for it.