Same for me here, I got a copy from my music store, I'll get my shirt later (only 3 weeks for canada)
I couldn't wait to hear the CD and see the booklet...the quality is perfect by the way. excellent job as always guys.
Van Gogh was sober when he was painting. I dont know for every poets but those I heard about was sober and lucid.
But chances are, some artists may have used some substances.