Tomorrow At Mount Zoomer will be released into the world. Of course, tons of people already have the record. It’s out there, right now, hovering in a torrent cloud somewhere, waiting to get sucked down. I have had an early version of the album since March. But I decided to stop listening to it when I finished writing the band bio. I think it was, in part, just because I knew that it was a strong album, and one people would be excited about, and I think there is something pleasurable about anticipating a release date.
When I interviewed him, Dan said, “You know, [the record] will probably leak when the review copies come out, and everyone will have heard it by the time it gets released, and that’s fine, I guess, but it kind of ruins it.” I have to say that I agree with him. When you compare the hollow, anonymous ‘community’ of torrenters, pulling down shards in their isolated chambers, with a real community of fans who are all taking part in something, even if that thing is an arbitrary date, it’s easy to see the benefits of delayed gratification. I’m not going to pretend I am not one of those lonesome men, casting a net into the radiosphere at night for bits and chunks. I am just saying that even though we can’t go back, it might be worth it to try.
And I’ve just received my copy of the record from SubPop, complete with a very insane poster of the band.
November 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm |
Dude,im not sure who you are, but I had to comment on what a great piece you wrote for Wolf Parade on Sub Pop Records….I know its an old review, but I just got into the band. You really have a great feel for what music is about, so much deeper than what the majority of casual listeners derive from music. Anyways, I wish I had such a talent.
November 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm |
Hey, thanks! I’m glad you liked the bio. Hard as I try, I can’t tire of their music. It resists all attempts to render it inert. If you haven’t yet done so, be sure to check out Handsome Furs and Sunset Rubdown as well for many more disappointment-free hours of listening.