Does Anyone Else Avoid Listening to Songs from Dark Matter until Release Date?

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  • jonbond1779
    jonbond1779 London, UK Posts: 1,642
    my best memories of listening to new PJ albums is when I had not listened to a thing before the drop - Listening to Yield for the first time is an experience I will never forget!
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  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 905
    pleatherman said:
    dreamweaver said:
    I think you're missing out on some of the excitement leading up to the release. It's a chance to sink into one song, rather than getting it all in one lump sum. You pay less taxes. 

    With that said, you still have a small window of time to soak up DM single tonight, then experience the next one tomorrow. 
    Yeah, and I have fond memories of hearing lead singles, like Given to Fly on the radio or downloading WWS prior to their respective release date.  
    Then there was the time I streamed the entire Lightning Bolt album prior to attending the 2013 Pittsburgh concert since that show preceded the album's official release.  It felt like a homework assignment I was glad to be immersed in.
    I am still reading Dark Matter articles and interviews, which serves as a kind of nicotine patch for me.  And discovering other artists, such as Jeff Rosenstock, has helped a great deal.  Hmm, maybe I could finally start those New Year's resolutions as a welcome distraction.
    I’m seeing Rosenstock this Saturday! I’m pretty psyched. First show of ‘24.
  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 905
    I actually kind of like to know the singles well before the album and then see how they change in context. Especially once there are more than one. Because for the next month DM will roll right into Running but after the release it never will again.
  • Niko80
    Niko80 Posts: 1,613
    Haven’t heard anything yet, not even the snippets. So yeah, waiting. 
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  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,231
    I tried but failed miserably with Dark Matter, so looking forward to hearing Running tomorrow
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  • pleatherman
    pleatherman Posts: 472
    I applaud anyone who can listen to a new track a couple times and put it away until 4/19.   I know from experience leading up to their previous albums that all it takes is but a sample to open up the floodgates.  
    But this has also given me an excuse to do a deep dive into PJ's discography.  When a band like this has gone through so many amazing eras, it's easy to take for granted.
    And next month marks 30 years as a diehard fan.  I didn't think I was capable of being a fan of anything for that long, let alone celebrate that anniversary with a new album in my hand.
  • CarryTheZero
    CarryTheZero Posts: 3,612
    pleatherman said:
    I applaud anyone who can listen to a new track a couple times and put it away until 4/19.   I know from experience leading up to their previous albums that all it takes is but a sample to open up the floodgates.  
    But this has also given me an excuse to do a deep dive into PJ's discography.  When a band like this has gone through so many amazing eras, it's easy to take for granted.
    And next month marks 30 years as a diehard fan.  I didn't think I was capable of being a fan of anything for that long, let alone celebrate that anniversary with a new album in my hand.
    Yes to this! I’ll probably listen to Running tomorrow and then try and wait for the album. It’s almost here!

    Love this band and super excited we not only have a new tour, but a new album as well!
  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,957
    I could be dead by April 19. I'll listen to whatever they want to give me. It will not spoil the album even a little bit. And, hopefully, the album will find its way into the light well before April 19.
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  • spankyMP
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  • pleatherman
    pleatherman Posts: 472
    In a delightful turn of events 'Dark Matter in Dark' will be showing at a theatre near me.  This should serve nicely as a proper introduction to the album.  Followed closely by Record Store Day of course.

    Unless...

  • aschuldiner
    aschuldiner Posts: 39
    I always try to wait. Totally understand why some people feel differently, but personally I love the ritual of the first full listen.
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  • Tuta23
    Tuta23 Posts: 115
    Life's too short.  Enjoy them as you have access....
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  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,292
    im old and you know what that means....i aint changing because everyone else is...
    the first spin will be in my car with the cd in the player. i think i'll take the long road in.
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,911
    pleatherman said:
    Somehow I cannot believe I made it this far.  Then again, since the first new PJ album I bought- Vitalogy, I vowed not to listen to any tracks prior to owning it.  And for one reason or another, I broke that promise time and time again.  
    Is anyone else out there making such an absurd declaration?  If so, I would be curious to hear your reason(s), what you are doing to while away the time, and finally how you plan to implement your debut listening experience once that fateful day in April is upon us?
    Or perhaps if others are abstaining from the new songs, this forum could be the last place to visit.
    I’m staying away from PJ right now. I want to experience the album as a whole without being familiar with any of the singles. I can’t wait to hear the complete work all at once without any single being pounded into my head. 🤷‍♂️ 
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  • Umbertotamba
    Umbertotamba Posts: 1,385
    I’ve listened to the first song twice. But now I’m waiting until I have the vinyl in hand to listen to the whole thing at once.
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  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,095
    helplessdancer said:
    im old and you know what that means....i aint changing because everyone else is...
    the first spin will be in my car with the cd in the player. i think i'll take the long road in.
    Cars still have CD players?
  • moozeekfan
    moozeekfan Posts: 195
    Yup.  It’s carried over from the pre-Internet days for me.  I like the experience of hearing the record all at once for the first time.  It’s also partially driven by that we live in an on-demand world, and sometimes it’s nice to just step away from that once in a while.  I know I could listen to both singles right now if I wanted, but…
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  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,957
    mookeywrench said:
    helplessdancer said:
    im old and you know what that means....i aint changing because everyone else is...
    the first spin will be in my car with the cd in the player. i think i'll take the long road in.
    Cars still have CD players?
    The average age of a car on the road in the U.S. is 12 years so, yes, tens of millions of people are driving cars with CD players. I am one of them, and they'll pry my car's CD player from my cold, dead hands.
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  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,859
    After hearing Running I’ll have no difficulty waiting for the rest.  
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  • Patrick_Sea3
    Patrick_Sea3 West Seattle Posts: 937
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