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« on: April 08, 2008, 06:39:29 PM »
I was soooooo happy when I saw this. I too expected a new album after this tour, I'm just grateful it's been confirmed so soon.
And for those that don't like the tour then album plan, this is how I see it.
The touring then album is a great idea, much better than the other way around
If they went right into the studio, they'd need to rehearse and write before they could start recording, and being that they havnt played together in 5 years, I'm sure they all would be pretty rusty, and it would take then some time to get back on the same page, and where they used to be. Plus if they starting the album process now, I'd be fair and give it 6 months before they write, record, mix, and release the album. Being that If they made a new album now, they prob wouldnt tour till after that. So do you really want to wait that long to see them live? Personally I can't even wait for May 17th! The way I see it, this tour is a great way for the band to get their chops up, and write new material, who knows, maybe they'll even test out some new songs on this tour. But I have a feeling that this tour will only speed up the release of the new album, not hurt it. And instead of them practicing the new album in a rehearsal studio, they're practicing on tour, in front of us, the fans.
Also, I'm a big rage fan... I was extremely excited to see they were getting back together and seeing them live was a nirvana like experience.... BUT they've been reunited for almost a year and, and they just keep playing Festival dates around the world, they have YET to announce any plans for a new album. STP hasn't even played their first live show (sort of) and we already know an album's coming