melodicrock

It's a killer EP!

Reached out to the family again to see if there's any progress.

14 hours ago, Captain Howdy said:

I was always under the impression that the follow up was included on the two Suncity albums, mixed in with a bunch of other songs. 

I think so too...I just can't recall precisely. I'll go thru some old emails and see if I can find the info.

Never saw that interview before....Gregg never mentioned this to me in any of our conversations. So not sure myself.

But there is plenty of unreleased demos, his son (I think) was trying to get control of the estate, or last I heard, had just taken control. I have an indirect contact - they were going to reach out to me when all sorted. That was a year or so ago now.

13 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Nobody's as bitter as Andrew. 

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Oh indeed. I'm deeply bitter at not still being used for free promotion or abused for giving bad reviews and having advertising money held back as punishments. So wish I was back dealing with all that again!

Soulless pap. As usual.

Why?

19 hours ago, Geoff said:

Gave it a sneaky listen today. It's half decent but it's Denander to a T, whatever that means to you. 

...Avoid! 

Frontiers now have two ADVs.

I was talking to Joel about doing this 5 years ago. But we couldn't get the label on board or any other member, so I dropped out. Looks like he's doing his own "unofficial" version

18 hours ago, EnJayKay said:

Yeah but nothing will change, because Frontiers see this as their big crowning achievement, a supergroup that they have total control over 

Exactly.

Except is ain't super and it ain't even a group.

Last album was as boring as bat shit. Therefore this will be the same. Same sessions, same writers, same producer....Zzzzzzzzz

17 hours ago, Stefan said:

 

Self-titled album out January 19th through Frontiers.

It looks like Jelusick is out and Ronnie Romero in.

More details to come...

 

 

Romeo. FFS.

Its as if there are only 5 musicians working at Frontiers - ADV, Romero, Sweet, Lynch & Hilli.

Amazing album - love it to bits!

Same old sound and style...hard to keep up with the 400 project names being used by these guys.

7 hours ago, EnJayKay said:

I'm very left wing and liberal, and while I understand why the band and label are opting for this change, I think it's kind of ridiculous.  It's a niche audience buying an existing album from the 80's.  We know it's name and the tits on the cover 

The important thing is getting it with better sound quality  

As nice as those tits are, the guys are uneasy about it. 
Definitely better audio quality and some bonus stuff. 

On 7/30/2023 at 9:56 PM, melodicrock said:

DOA

And now not DOA. Sorry folks. Was told this was dead, but some behind the scenes machinations have obviously taken place. 

3 hours ago, Leykis101 said:

regardless what you say to me, I'll still buy it, and I still appreciate what your doing even if I disagree with how your doing it, cool bro. now lets here what a fascist i am.

Appreciate the support and enthusiasm for the title. In ALL past releases I've fought hard and at times with the artists and rights holders to release something I as a fan would want to buy - and that includes original artwork, track listings and bonus material etc.. (had some good fights over those). 

However, in this case, I fully agree with the guys. Its just not feasible to release and promote something called Sex Crimes in 2023. Politically correct, woke, reality...it just is what it is. The band has felt uneasy over the title for some time now.

We will endeavor to make the release as true to the original apart from that title and a fresh take on the artwork.

Apologies for the right-wing comments, that's my immediate reaction when I start hearing cancel culture stuff.

20 hours ago, auslander said:

You are an angry man and I am not the cause of whatever issues you have. I actually hope you do well in your business venture despite your hostility.

No, I'm a perfectly content guy who enjoys dealing with the absurdities of life. 

21 hours ago, auslander said:

Not sure I understand this reaction either.

You're offended that I'm not prepared to risk offending others. You find it offensive that I don't want to be offensive. As long as you're not upset, screw anyone else. Typical right-wing ideology. Oh, and it was the band that decided to do this, but if they hadn't of, I would have.

5 hours ago, auslander said:

Had a look on the HH database and have seen far more offensive titles and cover art than this. Not sure I understand why we are self-censoring our history. I guess the woke, perpetually offended tribe have already won when they don't have to do anything and we all cower in fear of an imagined backlash.

I won't even justify this crud with a proper response.

On 9/22/2023 at 3:34 PM, Leykis101 said:

Seriously??? which means your gonna change the cover? why? it's the first time on CD, you really cant do  a proper release? everyone who's going to get it already knows what it is, that poor model deserves to have her breasts seen, this is misogynistic, lol

That cover and title ain't gonna fly in 2023 sorry. Just a fact.

17 hours ago, Leykis101 said:

When do we get to finally hear the Sex Crimes remastered, Atlantic Radio will finally sound good, I'm pretty stoked and I hope they get it out fast, this is great news.

Probably early next year now. And the album will be titled Atlantic Radio

On 9/15/2023 at 7:40 PM, Geoff said:

Very good. Ah yes, Big Talk... I remember that now. I have heard those tunes and I think the songs were very good, but those demos floating around were super poor quality, weren't they? Hope they can still be polished too! 

Will do our best!

The audio previewed is being replaced with a slightly better version again. It all sounds a million bucks better and are all taken from master tapes. JK does his magic on them.

The third album was 7 tracks traded as demos for a while under the moniker Big Talk. We're adding a few extra songs to that original set of tunes. Couple of bonuses planned for the second album too.

On 3/30/2023 at 12:33 AM, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Was there some uncertainty before? I'm wondering if Frontiers is becoming difficult to work with. Or was he referring to his bandmates?

Frontiers have ALWAYS been difficult to deal with. I know for a fact most artists put up with them due to lack of alternative and the fact they have very good distribution.