Yep - same here. Arrived yesterday. Though, I'd have to say it all looks good...no sleeve damage and flat records. Haven't listed to the Phoenix record yet though, just gave it a spin to check for warps.
Vinyl Me Please Essentials
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LeSamourai
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So, today's email from VMP pretty much confirms Sleater-Kinney AOTM for August, no?
hlaveta
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Was just about to point out the same thing. Hmmm???
The Voidoid
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Yep, looks like the cat is very much out of the bag for the August Essentials pick. And now I'm totally getting stoked for some new Sleater-Kinney jams. That's a very big get for VMP.
dhodo
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whoisbeck
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I'm glad they let it slip, it'll keep people from getting mad about pre-ordering it elsewhere. That said, I've never listened to a full Sleater-Kinney record. Where do I even start?
Dig Me Out.
Followed by The Woods.
Then The Hot Rock.
Then just go back and listen to them chronologically.
Thanks!
Now let me see if I can cancel my pre-order....
Let me just take the opportunity to share this. My SK playlist I made for anyone that is new to SK and wants to get into them.
Not that my experience is unique but I didn't appreciate Dig Me Out nearly as much until I listened to The Woods.
The Woods is phenomenal.
"Start Together" came on during my commute into work this morning and had me reconsidering whether or not I think "The Hot Rock" is their best album. And I think I do! It also made me think that I'm probably also selling "All Hands..." short because that album is soooo good too. I mean, Youth Decay! But it's still probably appropriately fourth or fifth on my list.
If this had been VMP from years ago, I would be pleased. The VMP of present does not give me the warm and fuzzies.
This choice is eliciting a lot of conflicting emotions in me. I'm probably going to just process this on my own.
Excited for everyone that is excited about it! SK deserves it all! Just not the VMP goof treatment.
Yeah, I think Dig Me Out is probably the better, more nuanced album, but I'd say The Woods is more essential, if that makes any sense. It should be essential listening for anyone who has even a passing interest in rock music. Tucker's vocals on it are insane - some of the best rock history.
Either way, excited for a new one!
TheThinWhiteDuke
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I for one cannot wait to find out if I'll ever get my new SK album in August when i sign back up.
Oh who am I kidding- as a returning customer i will get preference over someone who has been subbed for 3 years!
Oh who am I kidding- as a returning customer i will get preference over someone who has been subbed for 3 years!
hlaveta
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This was also my experience.
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mitchwagz
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I already bought the new album but whatever. I’ll probably get VMP version too or cancel my order. Either way it should be a great album.