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mr pine
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both mine were mp3.

one was called redvelvetpackage (or something like that)
the other was a minorbird digital.

anyway.

hopefully it gets worked out for those of you that didn't get it but should have.

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sebas
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The Amazon download version of 'Hiding Out' has a lower bit rate than the free download version....

I'm also certain some of the songs are lower quality than the iTunes download. Neutral

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wilsmith
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is amazon VBR on the Downloader? I want to say that it is.
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Been enjoying it, but "Hiding Out" and "When We Were Young" are clearly the standout tracks. The others dabble a little too much with awkward beats and timing that's hard to follow and enjoy. I'm sure listening more will resolve a little of it.
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marshkingsdaughter
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olimario wrote:
Been enjoying it, but "Hiding Out" and "When We Were Young" are clearly the standout tracks. The others dabble a little too much with awkward beats and timing that's hard to follow and enjoy. I'm sure listening more will resolve a little of it.


I think we have 100% opposite taste in music. "Chemical Reaction," "Stampede," and "Endless Sleep" are waaaaaaay my favorites.

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My favorite individual song is definitely Hiding Out, but after that it's a toss up between Chemical Reaction, Stampede, Endless Sleep, and The Cliff Waltz.
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tahruh
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marshkingsdaughter wrote:
olimario wrote:
Been enjoying it, but "Hiding Out" and "When We Were Young" are clearly the standout tracks. The others dabble a little too much with awkward beats and timing that's hard to follow and enjoy. I'm sure listening more will resolve a little of it.


I think we have 100% opposite taste in music. "Chemical Reaction," "Stampede," and "Endless Sleep" are waaaaaaay my favorites.
Olimario's tastes are pretty conventional. Nothing wrong with that, of course. Hiding Out is a masterpiece, for sure. But yeah, Chemical Reaction, dude! And Stampede has grown on me a ton.
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olimario
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Yeah, I like a good melody and a good hook.
I hate it when songs implement impossible-to-follow timing for the sake of being different.
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sebas
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wilsmith wrote:
is amazon VBR on the Downloader? I want to say that it is.


Yep.

Oh well, I still love this album. "Stampede" sticks out to me for now, along with "Hiding Out" of course, which already has like 10 plays.

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"Say Something" stood out to me the most from the Amazon previews, but now that I've heard the whole song multiple times, I find it underwhelming. From the verses (which are great, btw), you think it's going to build up to something, but then... it doesn't? It's just the 'Oh Oh Oh Oh's", and they get kind of repetitive...

Elsewhere, each song is becoming more distinct upon further listens. "Stampede" stands out to me at this point, as does "Troubled Waters" (looove the final section). And of course "Chemical Reaction."
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hisownshot
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olimario wrote:
Yeah, I like a good melody and a good hook.
I hate it when songs implement impossible-to-follow timing for the sake of being different.
Oh yeah? Well, I hate it when songs implement conventional timing for the sake of being the same.
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olimario wrote:
Yeah, I like a good melody and a good hook.
I hate it when songs implement impossible-to-follow timing for the sake of being different.


I'm a sucker for weird compositions. They drive me good-crazy.

As far as repetition/woah woes...we do all listen to Eisley.

My play counts are all way higher than ten. It's becoming a problem. Laughing
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wilsmith
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sebas wrote:
wilsmith wrote:
is amazon VBR on the Downloader? I want to say that it is.


Yep.

Oh well, I still love this album. "Stampede" sticks out to me for now, along with "Hiding Out" of course, which already has like 10 plays.


RE: VBR, using Winamp you can track the bitrate changes as the song plays, and it's pretty ingenious. Basically, the louder a part, the higher the bitrate aka data. Because of that I've grown to trust VBR more than I did in the past, as it's a good statistical representation of what's happening in the music. I would dig it if they had a higher threshold on the rate though. I think there is a lossless format that takes the same approach. Amazon needs to get on that ASAP.


NOW THE BIG SCOOP:

I emailed Topspinmedia about the lack of updating to the shipping status and here's what they said


topspinmediacustomerserviceemailresponse wrote:
US Fulfillment Support, Apr 11 10:08 (PDT):

Dear Customer,

We are very sorry we did not get this order shipped out to you. We are currently waiting to receive the delivery of those products in our warehouse. As soon as we receive them, we will have your order shipped out right away.

Please let us know if you have any further questions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Regards,

Trevor
Audiolife Customer Service


No DL email either. Hurry up and wait it is Sad

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bigideas
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I got the same thing. They ignored my DL link question.

I would think it's a pressing plant thing, but you talked about that guy holding a manufactured CD copy on Twitter.

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sebas
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I can just send you two the tracks if you want, I'd just need your e-mail.

You already paid for it, so nobody is going to yell at me, right?

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