5/4 Holdout

[defTHE1s]

just 3 hours to go out and get my copy. I hope they have the album, since it is on their online store!!
I haven't even heard the iTunes version of the album. The 1st listen will be the physical, and then the iTunes version with the bonus tracks.

and of course, spinning the CD on my good old CD player

[E-Money]

i was, and still am, in love from day one.

[theis]

i was, and still am, in love from day one.

[defTHE1s]

well........ it wasn't on my local cd store.. they say it will be on a week or so, so i've made the decision of hearing only the three bonus tracks at a certain time....
that means, still waiting!

[siL.]

Honestly if you've waited this long for the album, I wouldn't listen to the B-sides as if they're a part of the album. i. e. I wouldn't listen to the bsides at all until the full weight of the album has sunk in. But that's just my advice. Treating the bsides as if they should flow with the rest of the album would just throw off the vibe of the album in my opinion.

[Wax And Wane]

Well.... Wow. Worth the wait. From the first listen I was in love with it. For sure putting it in my top 3 albums from them. But then after a few (LOT) more drinks and so on I found myself loving it even more. Listened sober today and I LOVE it. Every track! Lol. At current moment it's at least tied for 1st place. Although that could change after time wears on. Stand out tracks (Royal, YSTB and SEXTAPE) Oh my god Sextape!!!!! That track is crazy awesome  Back to listening

[Martin]

It's in. Second spin. Tripping.

[punkflop01]

i'm still holding out...hahaha...(i'm actually crying inside)

[Martin]

i'm still holding out...hahaha...(i'm actually crying inside)

How come man?

[Mikey]

i'm still holding out...hahaha...(i'm actually crying inside)

How come man?

FUCKING HELL!  I like a moron pre-ordered my copies through Warner Bros.  And now they've shipped but they're telling me it might take 5-6 weeks to arrive.  What the fuck??!  I maybe be all the way accross the globe...but we're in the 21st century for christ's sake.  You'd think a week tops...but 5-6 weeks?  I should have been smarter and gone with Amazon....that too Amazon-Germany.

That really sucks, bro. Be strong though.  The leak sounds like poopy.
I downloaded it the day it leaked, but didn't listen to it at all until yesterday.  I'm glad i got the physical CD.

[punkflop01]

yeah my girlfriend got fed up with my whining and told me to just download it already...but i think that after holding out this long - it'll be really sad to listen to an mp3 album!  I'm holding strong no doubt!  Fucking Deftones - ruined my life   

[jesusinabowlofdirt]

FUCKING HELL!  I like a moron pre-ordered my copies through Warner Bros.  And now they've shipped but they're telling me it might take 5-6 weeks to arrive.  What the fuck??!  I maybe be all the way accross the globe...but we're in the 21st century for christ's sake.  You'd think a week tops...but 5-6 weeks?  I should have been smarter and gone with Amazon....that too Amazon-Germany.

this is inhuman.i mean if youre strong enough to ditch the leak for 2 months, this really isnt the reward i would think of.where is god in situations like this?  really sorry man

[defTHE1s]

well.... finally i got it!!
the wait is over!
so my thoughts:
It's a pretty good album, better (imo) than SNW, musically and produced. I mean, it sounds better, is not overproduced.
I have listened to it 3 times already, had a good time, some songs hit me at first listen (YSTB, Prince) and some others will (and are) grow on me (Beauty School, ie)
The second listen was the full album with the bonus tracks, and wow... the result was really good, btw.. i don't remember wehre, at the end of Risk or 976-Evil, it sounds like the intro of Diamond Eyes haha...

In conclusion, this album will be on the top, let's see if it beats S/T and ATF  

ohh and i almost forget... i always listen to the songs with the booklet in hand, with the lyrics, so, since i don 't have the lyrics for the bonus tracks i was reading the credits/thanks... and right in the middle of Ghosts i read the words from the band to Chi... it almost brought tears to my eyes... 
We Miss You CHI!

[punkflop01]

I GOT ME SOME DIAMOND EYES!!!!  wooooo hooooo....I like to think I held out till the original release date 

[Jesus2Chino]

Hell yeah Punkflop, it's about time! Congratulations, hope you dig it!

Much respect,
-Matt

[Sushi-X]

Haha Damn, you are one strong man. Much respect punkflop

[punkflop01]

So have listened to the album for the first time:

And I don't think I've heard enough to make a general comment on the album.

However tracks that I immediately liked (and know that I will love even more on the second listen): Royal, Sex Tape, Risk, 976 Evil. 

Royal is just a beast of a song...instant classic. 

As Matt experienced - it'll take a few listens for me to 'get' this album.  So far what I've gotten from it is that it's a completely new direction in the complete sound of an album...yet I can hear pieces of all their albums combined...

I have no doubt in my mind that this one is going to grow on me. 

[punkflop01]

that ''up'' in Royal - jesus - i can't help but smile from ear to ear every time i hear it.

[Wax And Wane]

that ''up'' in Royal - jesus - i can't help but smile from ear to ear every time i hear it.

100% agree with you on that

[defTHE1s]

that ''up'' in Royal - jesus - i can't help but smile from ear to ear every time i hear it.

100% agree with you on that

that is making this song the best from DE for me, besides Prince