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Relient K’s ‘Air for Free’ Up for Vinyl Pre-Order

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  1. Melody Bot Apr 13, 2016
    Melody Bot

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    This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply.

    Relient K’s upcoming album Air for Free is up for pre-order on vinyl. It’ll have a different sequencing than the digital release.


    We spent quite a long time sequencing this album, and while I’m very happy with the digital sequence, I wanted the vinyl to be a bit of a different experience. Listening to a recording on vinyl is a special thing by its very nature, there is a certain reverence that comes with it. The songs are grouped in specific themes, so that each of the four sides can stand alone and also flow on their own. I know sometimes I forget to flip the record or don’t have time to listen to an entire album in one sitting. I wanted each side to feel like a part of the journey that is “Air For Free” but also to be an experience in an of itself. Making this album has been quite a special journey for us and we thank you for coming along.
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    Track Listing


    Side A

    • Local Construction
    • Bummin’
    • Marigold
    • Runnin’

    Side B

    • Mrs. Hippopotamuses’
    • Cat
    • Elephant Parade
    • Man

    Side C

    • Air For Free
    • God
    • Prodigal
    • Empty House

    Side D

    • Mountaintop
    • Sleepin’
    • Flower
    • Heartache

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  2. Matt504 Apr 13, 2016
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    I'm really diggin Bummin' but I don't know if I wanna buy it on vinyl quite yet...
     
  3. CMilliken Apr 13, 2016
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    This is very cool. I'm definitely going to preorder this one. Can't believe we have to wait until July 22nd! I've listened to Bummin' a few times and I really enjoy it.
     
  4. Supernova Apr 13, 2016
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    Very interesting about the different track listing. I'm wondering how I will ingest this album when it comes out. Will I keep the digital sequence the way it is, or sequence it the way the vinyl is layed out? Or should I I stay true to how the band intended it to be with keeping it separate? I know I will have to suck it up and buy a record player by then for sure.
     
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  6. Loki Apr 14, 2016
    Loki

    God of mischief

    Excited for new music from them... I have a good feeling about this one
     
  7. contra11mundum Apr 14, 2016
    contra11mundum

    I hate spoilers. Supporter

    I think this is cool but at the same time I'm a stickler for listening to albums front to back. I imagine I'll be more inclined to listen to the digital track listing. Idk though. I'm just thrilled this is happening and I love Bummin.
     
  8. Frinet42 Apr 14, 2016
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    Emery did a similar thing with the You Were Never Alone's vinyl, they had all the poppier songs on one side and the heavier songs on the other and I thought it worked pretty well!
     
  9. Brodobaggins34 Apr 14, 2016
    Brodobaggins34

    They fixed your brain when you were young.

    Well.... $130 later.... I now have all the RK records I was missing and this guy. My wallet hurts but my heart is happy.
     
  10. Gooddayz Apr 14, 2016
    Gooddayz

    always and forever

    Man I'm contemplating buying the vinyl with the t-shirt even though I don't even have a record player just yet.
     
  11. Eric Wilson Apr 14, 2016
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    Haha I'm in the same boat.
     
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  12. Gooddayz Apr 14, 2016
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    always and forever

    Nice. Relient K is the band that got me into music many moons ago, so it would make sense for my first vinyl to be from them. Ahhh decisions haha
     
  13. jorbjorb Apr 14, 2016
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    please be good
     
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  15. Eric Wilson Apr 14, 2016
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    Awesome, and likewise. It would be fitting, and cool considering how great the new art looks.
     
  16. Gooddayz Apr 14, 2016
    Gooddayz

    always and forever

    Definitely! I saw that you're gonna pull the trigger in the other thread. I'm pretty sure I will to and now I'm thinking about adding Mmhmm since they have that discount going on haha.
     
  17. Eric Wilson Apr 14, 2016
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    Yep going to do it! Haha I just really like that shirt for some reason.
     
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  18. Gooddayz Apr 14, 2016
    Gooddayz

    always and forever

    Yeah same! That's why I even started to consider. It was mentioned how those shirts won't be printed again.
     
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  19. Ryan Apr 14, 2016
    Ryan

    Might be Spider-Man...

    Really anxious for this thing, don't know
    what to expect
     
  20. Eric Wilson Apr 14, 2016
    Eric Wilson

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    So cool. Can't wait to get this bundle in.
     
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