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Shane Kroeker · 05-30-2012, 05:29 PM

BakersBrew Wrote:I've heard the new tune a few times now and really like what I hear. I also think Gord Downie sounds really good actually. What I don't understand is why this album isnt coming out for the summer. I'm not a marketing genuis, but, the music here sounds like something that would be spun quite a few times on backyard decks, or on summer road trips, etc. Doesn't the relationship between the time of season and the vibe of the record go together when making the decision for a release date. By the sounds of it the Hip have very little say in the matter.....this just makes no sense. It is mixed and ready to go......If I wanted the biggest bang for my buck from a business perspective this thing would be out no later than the beginning of July, preferably the begining of June. Someone in management needs to re-think this one. Just my opinion...and Im guessing a few others would agree.

The Marketing of the Hip's CD's since World Container has been very poor - with no rationale, rhyme, or reason. IMO.

canuckeh · 05-30-2012, 06:49 PM

Release Dates of the other albums for comparison:

UTH Aug 30
RA Feb 19
FC Oct 06
DFN Sep 19
TATH May 07
PP Jul 14
M@W Jun 06
IVL Jun 11
IBE Jun 29
WC Oct 17
WATS Apr 07

I agree with BakersBrew on this one, it just doesn't make any sense to me why The Hip wouldn't cash in on their reputation as a summer/cottage/campfire/backyard type band. Why *any* band finishes an album and sits on it for months is a complete mystery to me in the modern age but I guess that's why I'm not a music marketing executive

direwolf74 · 05-31-2012, 12:46 AM

canuckeh Wrote:Release Dates of the other albums for comparison:

UTH Aug 30
RA Feb 19
FC Oct 06
DFN Sep 19
TATH May 07
PP Jul 14
M@W Jun 06
IVL Jun 11
IBE Jun 29
WC Oct 17
WATS Apr 07

I agree with BakersBrew on this one, it just doesn't make any sense to me why The Hip wouldn't cash in on their reputation as a summer/cottage/campfire/backyard type band. Why *any* band finishes an album and sits on it for months is a complete mystery to me in the modern age but I guess that's why I'm not a music marketing executive

I agree, this thing should be out in June. July at the very latest. I'm wondering if it has something to do with tour planning? Maybe there were some scheduling conflicts or family commitments that resulted in the Hip not being able to start a world tour until the fall. So the band and their label decided to sit on the album for the time being and put it out in September to coincide with the start of the tour. Just a guess.

sean.bonner · 05-31-2012, 08:39 AM

I've noticed that bands/artists have been releasing tease singles before albums are out. I'm guessing another single will be released before the album comes out. Probably first week of August-ish. Also, my fingers are crossed for a warm-up show for fanclub members. I'm in Kingston for the summer and would love to be able to make my first thehip.com show, because I'm willing to bet that Atlantic Canada will never get a fanclub show... ...but one can still dream for The Hip at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, No Funswick someday.

tragicallysteve · 05-31-2012, 08:45 AM

Maybe it was a decision by the hip. Maybe they would rather spend the majority of summer with their families and tour in the fall.

Don't get me wrong, I think they should be touring constantly and pump out and album every spring.

uglymugs · 05-31-2012, 11:17 AM

sean.bonner Wrote:I've noticed that bands/artists have been releasing tease singles before albums are out. I'm guessing another single will be released before the album comes out. Probably first week of August-ish. Also, my fingers are crossed for a warm-up show for fanclub members. I'm in Kingston for the summer and would love to be able to make my first thehip.com show, because I'm willing to bet that Atlantic Canada will never get a fanclub show... ...but one can still dream for The Hip at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, No Funswick someday.

there is going to be a small show taking place b4 this series of concerts takes place.

BakersBrew · 05-31-2012, 12:13 PM

why cant the album be out for the summer months with a fall/winter tour?

mojo_mattv · 05-31-2012, 02:20 PM

uglymugs Wrote:
sean.bonner Wrote:I've noticed that bands/artists have been releasing tease singles before albums are out. I'm guessing another single will be released before the album comes out. Probably first week of August-ish. Also, my fingers are crossed for a warm-up show for fanclub members. I'm in Kingston for the summer and would love to be able to make my first thehip.com show, because I'm willing to bet that Atlantic Canada will never get a fanclub show... ...but one can still dream for The Hip at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, No Funswick someday.
there is going to be a small show taking place b4 this series of concerts takes place.
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