demetrios said:

foodshop65 said:

got shipping notice yesterday
ordered 2

From 10club? Dine Alone Records has a release date on the black & colored vinyl October 13th.

yeah...10C

Oh poor critical me... the lyrics in "Time Can't Wait" are 2-dimensional, flat, predictable, teen-age cliche and I can't freaking stand them. Love Matt; don't love Matt's lyrics. If you're a fan of the lyrics, I don't understand why. They are elementary. After listening to Ed and countless other great writers over the years, I expected better from MFC as a middle-aged man in a highly successful and influential band. These lyrics are what I'd expect from a band of 13-15 year olds. Frick, I sound like such a bad person. The phrase "Don't quit your day job" comes into mind. It's like he just spewed out random phrases with no backstory or depth.  If that's what he actually likes about his lyrics, then groovy, but for the artistry level he's achieved over the decades as a drummer, I don't understand why he'd lock in these lyrics as "Yep. Album worthy." Bland. Flat. Unappealing. Best drummer in the world with the best band in the world. Worst lyricist. I get it that he's feeling expressive, but my goodness, I wish he expressed them on the skins rather than on the paper. Hopes are low for the rest of the record. The vinyl will be at my door in 5 days. Here's to hoping it's only one song that I feel this way about. "Give the guy a break" you say? "What have you done with your life?" you say? Look, the lyrics are bad, and this bellybutton has picked out his lint. Sorry for dropping it here for you to pick up. This is one of those posts I already regret cuz it's easier to hate (like what I've done here) than it is to love. Love you Matt. Sorry to say your lyrics aren't up to my standard, but I think they're not up to many people's standards in this group which consists of many intelligent fans with high expectations.  I had really high expectations for the single. I can't really bring myself to hear it again.
What's interesting is this: many PJ songs and albums don't go over well with people at first... then as they listen to them over and over again, over time, they grow on them to the point of becoming a real part of who we are. I freakin would LOVE for this to happen with this album / song. Ok fine... I'll listen to it again with open arms. But one eye will be closed and I'll be squinting and pulling away slightly like I'm hugging a smelly person with bad breath. Maybe I'll get used to it if I stick around it long enough. Ok... off to the creative cursing thread in PPM&A. 

Received my copy today from Ten Club, it was a black copy.

anyone know the total run after the 250 color?

Good post, evsgjamm. I agree. I would also add that half of the songs are relatively boring, even as background music I can’t get into it. Which sucks, because I thought it would be amazing.