Adagio - Archangels in Black

[Chris Lira]

Ken,

This is out 2-2-09 on Listenable(not sure if that's Euro or US). Will you be stocking, and when?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[lasercd]

There is no US release date at the moment. Trying to source Listenable from Europe at a reasonable price is not easy. I'm working on it.

 

[Chris Lira]

Thanks. These distro issues are a bummer.

Chris

 

[Hearing Aid Man]

I saw you have Textures - Sihouettes listed for $12 and figured Adagio would be a piece of cake for you.

 

[lasercd]

Koch (now called E-1) is the US distro for Listenable. I spoke with my rep and he checked it out - there is nothing on the upcoming release schedule. Doesn't mean it won't come out here - just not right away.

I'm working on it...

 

[Chris Lira]

So pardon my ignorance.....but is the US market just so small that it can be "ignored"? Or are the costs of shipping discs and distributing them througout our very long coast-to-coast distances too great? What's the deal? Why are we the red-haired, buck-toothed stepchildren at the family reunion?

....and thanks again for trying!

Chris

 

[lasercd]

Chris:

For a lot of European labels the US market is impenetrable. Its practically impenetrable for US labels! Unless the band is going to tour and the label is willing to pour a lot of money into promotion they won't see much in the way of sales. US distributors are less likely to pick up labels unless they are willing to pour a lot of money into promotion - so its the cat chasing its tail. In the case of Adagio there is a story to tell so I would be surprised if the album isn't ultimately put into distribution here. Why the delay? I honestly don't know but it seems as though Listenable puts a distance between the European and US release dates. I did receive Koch's March release book and Adagio is not in it. Perhaps it will come out here in April. If I can get it sooner I will.

I've sent a message off to Listenable. I'm sure I'll have answer momentarily.

 

[Gh0sT]

French metallers ADAGIO have issued the following update in regards to the release of their new album, Archangels In Black, due out via Listenable Records:

"Due to the pressing plant's late delivery of the Archangels In Black CD's, the release date had to be pushed forward to one week later in Europe: Monday Feb 9th. In UK, release date should be around February 23rd.

The first 3,000 albums will come out as a beautiful special limited edition digipack, featuring the wonderful artwork of Alexandra Bach/Ravendusk Design (KAMELOT, etc.)."

 

[lasercd]

Problem solved. We should have the discs towards the latter part of next week...at a reasonable price.

 

[Chris Lira]

Awesome news- thanks, Ken!

Chris

 

[Iced Dog]

suh-weet!

 

[lasercd]

The limited edition digipak of Adagio - Archangels In Black is now in stock...at a reasonable price as promised.

http://www.lasercd.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=POSH 110

 

[Chris Lira]

Thanks- I just ordered it and the new Forgotten Suns. Now I need to re-read the Kalisia(sp ??) thread since I see it's arrived as well.

Chris
np: 'Neath- The Spiders Sleep

 

[lasercd]

Kalisia is right up your alley. Sci-fi technical death metal meets epic metal. Sort of like Ayreon crossed with Cynic. Lots of guests and amazing package.