Ash - Meltdown

[kosmo vinyl]

Anyone know how long we'll have to wait for the new Ash record to come out stateside?  Or will I end up with two copies like "Free All Angels"... Cause ya know the UK and US versions will be different.  So anyone pony up for the import?  I see CD Wow has it for $17, but it's not the limited edition version with bonus live disc...  Other than CD Wow, which UK sites ship to the US without including the VAT.

[kosmo vinyl]

well it maybe awhile before this cd comes out here....
 
 From the Ash website.
 
 ABANDON SHIP
 20 April 2004
 
 Kinetic Records unfortunately folded on Friday 26th March. We'd like to say a big thank you to Steve Lau who showed great faith in us helped us establish a solid underground fanbase. Tav is currently in negotiations with interested parties and we are still hoping for a US release later this year.

[vansmack]

Thanks for the info kosmo.
 
 That's terribly annoying.  I think I'll check for the import at Amoeba this week and get back to you.

[kosmo vinyl]

while trying to confirm this info, the kinetic records website is alive an well, i found out that the guy that ran kenetic was the sax play in the ocean blue... trivial yes but i do love my connections  

[kosmo vinyl]

annoying is it exactly... this is the third ash release in a row that has delayed due to not having a us record company to distribute it.  it also means a tour may not even take place depending on who they sign with.    :p

[vansmack]

$22.99 at Amoeba with the special live CD.
 
 I'll be in DC next weekend.  Kosmo, let me know if you want me to pick a copy for you.

[brennser]

it wins the award for most irritating packaging I've ever seen - the two CDs are in seperate paper sleeves, there are a few other extraneous bits of paper in the middle and it all goes into a flexible plastic case.....

[vansmack]

Originally posted by brennser:
  it wins the award for most irritating packaging I've ever seen - the two CDs are in seperate paper sleeves, there are a few other extraneous bits of paper in the middle and it all goes into a flexible plastic case.....

Is that what that is?  It looked odd as hell when I picked it up, but I didn't purchase it.  Comes in a vaccum sealed soft plastic casing, kind of like beef jerky.

[brennser]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by brennser:
  it wins the award for most irritating packaging I've ever seen - the two CDs are in seperate paper sleeves, there are a few other extraneous bits of paper in the middle and it all goes into a flexible plastic case.....

Is that what that is?  It looked odd as hell when I picked it up, but I didn't purchase it.  Comes in a vaccum sealed soft plastic casing, kind of like beef jerky. [/b]

yup, thats it   :mad:

[kosmo vinyl]

Originally posted by vansmack:
  $22.99 at Amoeba with the special live CD.
 
 I'll be in DC next weekend.  Kosmo, let me know if you want me to pick a copy for you.

yes please, thats a great price

[imaginarycolors]

i found the album online, just search around, unfortunately nothing as catchy or quality as on "Free All Angels"

[kosmo vinyl]

Well thanks to smackie I've be blastin' the Ash since Saturday night... It's caused a little competition with the new Burning Brides CD as the Summer CD of '04.  But the Division of Laura Lee CD is also quite a stunner as well.  And with the new Hives out soon, its going to get quite interesting.
 
 On a couple tracks you hear can hear the early Iron Madien cover band roots showing through.  It's a bit like the younger louder brother of "Free All Angels"  but it's still got the goods and I can't wait to hear the stuff live.  Even though the bands plays their instruments fast on a couple tracks flawd still won't like it.
 
 Charlotte the bands guitarist has a slow record in the works you can download the first single "Kim Wilde" from www.charlottehatherley.com.  The single has a 80's new wave feel updated for the new century.

[brennser]

hmmmm, you like it that much eh? I was a little dissapointed but am still getting used to it

[kosmo vinyl]

it's a summer record, probably wont stand the test of time like "free all angels", but it rocks and makes me feel all warm inside when it's cranked up.  it has the feel of being a bit of a "free all angels" leftovers album, with some more foo fighters like production.  it's a formula i like at the moment...

[redsock]

They have it at tower for $20 I think, but i haven't yet splurged. I'm surprised you like the Laura Lee album. I don't have the new one yet, but the first one was a bit harder that what i imagine you liking...