New Album

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/19/2004, 7:01 am

They never said "It will be out in January!" They said things like "We hope it will be out sometime early this year." People then took that as scripture, pinned their own dates on it "Early this year must mean January or February!" and then got pissed off that the band "lied". Hell, the album could be done now, and Sony's holding it back to have a couple of summer hit singles from a fresh OLP album. The fact of the matter is, we don't know and never did. The band gave us some idea of what they were shooting for, but never gave anything with any certainty. I could see people getting pissed if there was an official date set and pushed back, but nothing's been official yet. So the lesson is, don't hold your breath until it's official.

evanw60 · Post by **evanw60** » 2/19/2004, 12:56 pm

Seriously. Your constant negativity about anything related to OLP just makes it seem like you hate anything to do with them, so why do you even care about when the new album will be out? Shut up and deal, it's just music.

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » 2/19/2004, 1:12 pm

To be honest, I sort of agree with Alan.

I never really expected the album to be out by December or anything but the band has been playing new music for almost a year now that will be on the "upcoming album" and the fact that they were aware of delays like this is frustrating. Waiting for an offical release date is useless because until they are going to release a single, they arnt going to say anything so fans go by what the band says. I can't really blame them for the release being pushed back, if it ever was, since they have been really busy. Its been almost three years without an an album and we know that there is one out there....Its a bit of a let down.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » 2/19/2004, 1:45 pm

That's why they released the "Live" album and the DVD.......to keep the less aggrivated fans happy while they do what they do.
Every bad deserves a break......these guys basically pumped out 5 major label releases. Look at bands like Matchbox Twenty who have only released 3 major releases and have been around about as long.

Every band deserves a break......so, as fans, we should give them one.

Post by **faninor** » 2/19/2004, 2:15 pm

Random Name wrote:Its been almost three years without an an album and we know that there is one out there....Its a bit of a let down.

You must still be thinking about Spiritual Machines . . . Gravity was released on June 18th, 2002. That was only like a year and a half ago . . .

ArlieKoz13 · Post by **ArlieKoz13** » 2/19/2004, 3:46 pm

Rufus Wainwright wrote:Ummm no.

See, it's rude to tell your fans to expect it one month, then push it back another three. Doing it once is acceptable and forgivable. Doing it 3 or more times per release is fucking ridiculous.

Sorry if you think we're taking it too seriously, but if you say you're going to release an album one month, then at least try and release it in the same season, or better yet, year. That's not asking much.

It's not like the guys in the band didn't know that Duncan has kids and that Raine was about to be a father. They knew this. Therefore, they shouldn't have said they would be releasing it at the end of 2003, then have us wait until the end of 2004 like that. If you don't think that's obnoxious, then your head is too far up your ass.

I thought you didn't even like the band anymore, so what's the big deal?

Long Jonny · Post by **Long Jonny** » 2/19/2004, 4:20 pm

Wow... no offence Alan, but you are taking this whole pushing back the album release date to heart a little too much. It's actually kinda scaring me... you sound like you are about to go on a rampage and kill the band. I find it funny how you say it's unacceptable for a band to predict when the album will be out and be off by a bit. let it go, seriously. big deal, they said late 2003. Oh no... it might not be until summer now. Big whoop. They have lives, let them live them. We can't expect them to cater to our needs like you think they should. seriously, we're all pretty lucky that they have pumped out three albums in less than five years. you have to admit it, pretty cool of them.

Brooklin Matt · Post by **Brooklin Matt** » 2/19/2004, 4:48 pm

The only thing I blame OLP for is having lives and hoping for the best.

I am frustrated that the new album is delayed....but we don't really know why...........some people act like this is Gun's and Roses long awaited and much delayed new album...............fans are irate now that they are releasing a greatest hits album first. OLP hasn't done anything wrong at all. As my friend would say..........a lot of people around here sound like bitches.

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 2/19/2004, 6:27 pm

Alan.

I am curious to know where YOu heard December.? The only thing I heard was they were releasing the live CD /DVD last year. When I saw the band in the fall they told me they were aiming for March, then people said they heard on the radio interviews somthing in summer. I don't see how this is a delay because all they have said is we are aiming for. Not It will be out on such and such.

yes they have been playing new songs, but unless you went to a show or got a copy of one you haven't heard anything. They played new material on all the tours last year, so what. This isn't the first time OLP have done Newer songs in concert, yet they don't make it onto a CD.

I agree with people on this board about why you should care when their new cd is releasesd. You haven't really liked anything OLP has released in the last few years. I think you need to calm down.

As for when knowing that Duncan and Raine would be having kids. Stuff like Tours and CD's are planned way in advance. it not like they said Gee we have a few days off so let's ahve babies now.

As John Lennon said LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU'RE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS>

I don't think them having kids has anything to do with the release. I really think people don't realize just how spoiled they are from OLP. They have put out alot of material over the last few years. you are lucky if most bands eeven put out another CD within a few years.

BTW, What ever OLP mentioned to me or anyone else I know was about right or close to it. Nothing in this world is ever precise.

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 2/20/2004, 12:17 am

A few things.

I know babies don't appear in a week Gail. In fact, one might believe it takes nine months for a pregnancy to begin and end. In that nine months, I'm pretty sure Raine knew his wife was pregnant, don't you think? Therefore, they shouldn't have been making announcements about the cd coming out directly after his kid was born. They had nine months to figure this out, it's not rocket science.

No one asked for a live cd and dvd. And no one asked for those to get delayed, and in the case of the dvd, not even released in America. But hey, we should like OLP trying to cash in off a shitty cd, right?

I'm sorry that I want to hear new OLP music when the release it guys. I mean, I guess I'm asking too much for them to try and pick a year for a release and stick to it. I mean, hey, maybe I want to believe OLP could try and not sell out so much, but I guess that's just unrealistic. I'll stop trying to believe the band can be what they used to be with Mike.

I'd be more than glad to give OLP a break and work the suck out of their music if they wouldn't keep announcing plans to release this and that then delay it. It's not a one time thing ya know. If they said nothing about their plans, that would be cool, they deserve a break. But no, they announce they hit the studio and recorded 27 songs, then announce they're releasing the album, then push the release season back twice already.

If you can't understand that when a band says they're going to do one thing and turns around and does the other is the least bit irritating and pathetic, then you really don't understand much about life.

The end.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 2/20/2004, 1:11 am

Selling Out. How in the hell did Our Lady Peace sell out?

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/20/2004, 6:52 am

Alan: They never announced a release date. They said when they hoped it could be done. Your anger is illogical and misdirected.

Flea21212 · Post by **Flea21212** » 2/20/2004, 7:11 am

Rufus Wainwright wrote:A few things.

No one asked for a live cd and dvd. And no one asked for those to get delayed, and in the case of the dvd, not even released in America. But hey, we should like OLP trying to cash in off a shitty cd, right?

The end.

I asked for a live CD and DVD, and probably so did tons of other people that haven't had access to the HUB. (which I do)

And if they were releasing the DVD for money, wouldn't they have released it in america too?

areusad831 · Post by **areusad831** » 2/20/2004, 11:00 am

they never announced a release date...some people asked them when they stopped touring in September which was only 5 months ago, after touring mostly non stop they havent even taken half a year off. When they were asked they said HOPEFULLY in Spring 2004 then it got moved to Spring-Summer 2004 so big deal. Its been only 2 years since an album was released and like or not they did release a live cd and a live dvd that many people worked hard to make. So all the bitching in the world wont make it come out any faster. Its pretty certain the cd wont come out until at least June I would say and my guess is they start touring a bit before that. I think we can give them 8 months to spend with their family and friends while still working to make a new album.

senseofurgency · Post by **senseofurgency** » 2/20/2004, 1:44 pm

Rufus Wainwright wrote:hey, maybe I want to believe OLP could try and not sell out so much

Yeah I didnt quite get that comment. As far as I'm aware selling out means changing your music that you personally don't want to make, just to sell money. If this is what OLP is doing, they're doing a real bad job at it. Recording most stuff live off the floor doesnt exactly appeal to the masses. Or is your definition of selling out making music that doesn't appeal to you?

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 2/20/2004, 2:20 pm

I think you may have hit the nail on the head there.

evanw60 · Post by **evanw60** » 2/20/2004, 3:21 pm

I think he just sees this as another opportunity to be negative about olp.

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 2/20/2004, 3:31 pm

Wow, instead of saying your album will be out in one season, say nothing until it's ready. Not hard to understand. The end.

Long Jonny · Post by **Long Jonny** » 2/20/2004, 3:32 pm

Rufus Wainwright wrote:Wow, instead of saying your album will be out in one season, say nothing until it's ready. Not hard to understand. The end.

you're right alan, they should totally not talk about the progess they are making. what in the hell were they thinking?!?! Idiots!

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 2/20/2004, 5:10 pm

areusad831 wrote:they never announced a release date...some people asked them when they stopped touring in September which was only 5 months ago, after touring mostly non stop they havent even taken half a year off. When they were asked they said HOPEFULLY in Spring 2004 then it got moved to Spring-Summer 2004 so big deal. Its been only 2 years since an album was released and like or not they did release a live cd and a live dvd that many people worked hard to make. So all the bitching in the world wont make it come out any faster. Its pretty certain the cd wont come out until at least June I would say and my guess is they start touring a bit before that. I think we can give them 8 months to spend with their family and friends while still working to make a new album.

I agree with you 100%. You basically said what some of us have been saying.

Yes alot of people did work hard to get the DVD out.

This isn't aimed at you Rob.
As for not being released in the USA. Well we can't help that. That isn't OLP's fault. That is the decision of the record company. Besides if you live in the USA you can order it. Not like overseas where the DVD won't really play in their regions.