The Grand Conjuration Release

[Metalstrm]

I sent the following email to Andy at Northern music:
Dear Andy,

As practically everyone knows, there has been a radio rip of The Grand Conjuration from Opeth's upcoming release. I do not know whether this has been already requested, but anyways, I represent the many who want the same thing.
I think it is in the band's interest as well as the public's interest to have a release of The Grand Conjuration for download by everyone since the current radio rip might have negative impacts on the new album sales due to its very low quality. Many people are complaining that Opeth are sounding too different when in reality this is most probably due to the melody lines being lost in the low quality rip.
Either way, I think that a download release for just that song will not hurt sales in any way since a single song from an 8-song album will not quench anyone's curiosity. Moreover, it will settle some people's doubts about the new Opeth.
Please let me know of the management's opinion or any developments if possible.
Thankyou very much,

Kristian

I got the reply:

Hi,

There will be a stream on RR and opeth.com and an official download on itunes 19th July

best

Andy Farrow,
Northern Music Co

 

[ZeDzEdZeD]

22 days to go

 

[RjBeals]

Andy Farrow has responded to all my emails that I have sent over the years - good guy.

thanks for the info Metalstrm

 

[[KOTNO]Narrot]

great .

meaning there will be an official mp3-teaser before the release

thx for sharing

 

[Dhalaren]

Is the stream only going to be released on the 19th aswell?

 

[Sadguru]

So I guess it's now official, this is not a fake.

Thanks for the info.

 

[TehLeperAffinity]

I'm fucking BOGGLED how anyone could think it's a fake.

 

[TehLeperAffinity]

I'm fucking BOGGLED how anyone could think it's a fake.

Maybe a wrong usage of words, but you get what I'm trying to say.

 

[JoeVice]

i sent him one a week ago, and he didn't respond with shit. fuck that.

 

[JoeVice]

cancel that, he just emailed me back to tell me that opeth is headlining the odessa gig!!!! horray!!!! im there!!!

 

[Seems like Trav]

Andy Farrow has responded to all my emails that I have sent over the years - good guy.

thanks for the info Metalstrm

Andy rules.

 

[R0l0]

this is not a fake.

Thank you captain obvious

 

[saut]

That is stupid it will be leaked by the 19th july

I think there's a pretty good chance you're right. People, however select, have the album right now.

I'm really excited to see some official reviews. They should be coming soon.

 

[Metalstrm]

Thanks a lot for the info Andy

One last question. Is the straming going to be released with the download on the 19th?

All the best and take care,

Kris

reply:

yes
Andy Farrow,
Northern Music Co
Cheapside Chambers
Bradford
UK
BD1 4HP

 

[bball_1523]

at least we know when we can hear a real sample of the album. I'm just hoping it can be released sooner somehow!

 

[TehLeperAffinity]

Thats a real great move even though we've all heard the song.

 

[Demoke]

I hinted that idea on the TGC thread, too. It makes perfect sense to me that a higher quality Mp3 is released by opeth.com because a lot of the complaints come from the fact that we cannot perceive the production, which as usual, plays such a great role in Opeth's music.

 

[TehLeperAffinity]

They can post it now since everybody has heard the song.

 

[Leter Pindgren]

why wait so long? they already put it on the radio. it shouldve been here first...

 

[TehLeperAffinity]

It will be leaked before then.