Oh, I like that cover! Can't wait for the album!
Oh, I like that cover! Can't wait for the album!
Interviewer of reprobate ne'er-do-well musicians of the long-haired rock n' roll persuasion at: www.velvetthunder.co.uk and former scribe at Classic Rock Society. Only vaguely aware of anything other than music.
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Here's a little write up by Prog Magazine: https://www.teamrock.com/news/2015-0...lbum-in-vaults
Here's an album trailer to give you an idea what this puppy sounds like:
Here's the trailer's press release: http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site...h-lasers-edge/
Let us know what you think!
Here's the first review, a perfect 10!
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2015/al...-97-in-vaults/
It's been a pleasure for this septuagenarian to know you guys from not quite, but almost the beginning. I know Kay felt the same way. You guys will never cease to amaze me. "In Vaults" is no different. D97 will always give me very good memories of Kay & I seeing you guys together 5 times.
I am the past, you (collectively) are the future! I ain't too worried.
Keep climbing the ladder, Jonathan, and love to them other ones.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
The CD arrived in my mailbox today!
Haven't listened to any online samples/teasers. I like to go in fresh. Will spend the evening enjoying it however!
Interviewer of reprobate ne'er-do-well musicians of the long-haired rock n' roll persuasion at: www.velvetthunder.co.uk and former scribe at Classic Rock Society. Only vaguely aware of anything other than music.
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Have the "perk" cds been mailed, Jonathan?
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Indeed they have!
Other bits of exciting news: you can now stream a full track from the album here: http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2015-0...miere-takeover
We are now taking orders for In Vaults direct from our website. This is the only place you can get copies signed by the band. There are a few different ways to get it:
In Vaults Only: http://www.district97.net/store/vaults
In Vaults/One More Red Night Bundle: http://www.district97.net/s…/vaultso...d-night-bundle
The Complete D97 Collection: http://www.district97.net/s…/complet...-97-collection
We hope you enjoy!
Can't wait for this to arrive.
Any East Coast tour plans?
In Vaults is out today! You can stream it in full for 2 weeks at http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pag...97+-+In+Vaults.
You can order at http://district97.net/store or the retailer of your choice.
Wonderful music Jonathan!
Are there any touring plans?
After 2 full listens, the first thing I came away with was that D97, unlike many, many bands we know, evolves and improves with time. It sounds like Leslie's recent off-stage happiness has made her an even better singer, if that's possible.
Stagnant and stale are 2 adjectives that imo will never be applied to this band. You can hear just how confident they are in both their writing and their musical execution. Special band.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Loving it on progstreaming today. This is on my next LaserCD order (hello, loyalty points).
I didn't know Leslie was pregnant.
I hope to see you next year.
Again, awesome release!
Here's a great feature on the album based around an interview with me by Prog Magazine: https://www.teamrock.com/features/20...from-the-crypt. You have to register to read the whole thing but it's free and quick to do.
We're also at #1 on the Gagliarchives Top 20, so tune in tonight if you can. Reviews have been great too! Here's one from DPRP: http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201547.php#district97
And a reminder you can stream the whole thing right now at http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pag...97+-+In+Vaults. You can also pick it up signed and in various bundle packages at http://district97.net/store.
I completely agree with this , I just got my copy in the mail today and it is brilliant. This is a band that will be one of the great modern day prog bands before they are finished, they just keep improving with every album . Remarkable musicianship , a top quality lead singer and oh yeah , they write great songs too.
This album will definitely be near the top of my best of 2015 albums list at years end , of that I am certain.
Last edited by bobert; 07-07-2015 at 01:30 PM.
^^^ Glad you're enjoying it! Another person enjoying it is the one and only....Bill Bruford! Here's what Bill had to say on the album:
The playing sounds uniformly dynamite and quality oozes from every pore. You’ve worked so hard on this, I wish you and the music all the success you both deserve
It really is an honor that he took the time out to listen and share his thoughts with me.
A couple other things worth sharing:
-You can stream the album in full and download it in multiple formats (including lossless) at https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/in-vaults.
-We are having our Milwaukee CD Release Show this Friday, 7/10, and will be joined by the great CHEER-ACCIDENT. It's at The Cactus Club and kicks off at 9.
More details on the above can be found at http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=...&id=7c58897f74
Anyone else who's heard the album, please feel free to share your thoughts!
It took me a while to get into Trouble With Machines and so far In Vaults is taking a while too. I think that's a good sign. This one seems more dense, more harmonically interesting/challenging and the instrumental workouts are somehow more elusive to me than anything I heard on TWM. Or maybe that's just owing to the larger amount of time I've had with TWM. Getting pretty comfortable with the first 4 tunes, need more time with the rest.
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I agree with Bill Bruford 100%. What a great album.
Another great album. With this one I am picking up a stronger mix of modern metallic elements and Bruford (the band) fusion type playing which then reminds me of Finneus Gauge. The mix by Rich Mouser and mastering by Bob Katz make for a very pleasant listening experience all round.
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