New albums by artists you purchase without even a listen.

[StevegSr]

I recently bought the new Gilmour solo album the day it came out without even hearing a single song from the album including the pre release of Rattle That Lock. Many others just pre-ordered it.

What artists would you purchase without even listening to a single song from their new albums?

[bill g]

Many artists I purchase everything by, without a listen. But often, I can't wait for the cd so sneak peaks, after already buying it. Any of these artists included:

Tony Banks
Dave Stewart (any project)
Thieves' Kitchen
Advent
Big Big Train
High Llamas

I'll buy the next Thinking Plague, Ske and Ciccada albums without a listen I think. Same if 'Ere G' or 'Young Dreams' ever puts out a follow up.

[Scrotum Scissor]

I actually buy albums by artists I didn't hitherto even hear about until someone whose opin I trust tells me to check 'em out. I think I must have caught on to at least 3-400 names through the authority of Steve F. at Wayside alone. And the worst fuck is that I can't ever remember being at odds with any of those he recommended. It's a strange world. If he came out and told me to get that "great new one by Kenny G." I'd be a bit worried, tho'.

[davis]

Bob Dylan, Brian Setzer, and SCOTS. that's about it.

[Dave (in MA)]

Oregon, Steven Wilson, Crim/Fripp, Tull/Anderson, Ant. Phillips, David Torn

[bob_32_116]

I almost never do this, though frankly it's getting to the point where I may start doing it for Steven Wilson, because he has yet to disappoint me.

I have bought a couple of Bob Lind albums (from the man's site itself) without having heard a note, though in each case I knew one or more of the songs, just not those particular versions.

Linda Perhacs - Parallelograms, after having heard her more recent album and loved it.
Tony Banks - Six, largely based on recommendations from this forum.
Opeth - Damnation, Heritage, & Pale Communion, on recommendations from the PT forum.

Can't think of any others off-hand.

[PeterG]

Iron Maiden
The Stranglers
Morrissey

[Trane]

none, really!!!

First, I never pre-order. it's a principle
Second, before I buy it, I usually got at least a whiff of it i n one way or another (not that it's really indicative)
Third, there are very few albums (or items of any kind) that I would qualify as "auto-buy"

[JJ88]

Paul McCartney. I love what he's been doing over recent years.

[Zeuhlmate]

None, I dont consider myself as a collector.

[Rarebird]

Bap
Heinz Rudolf Kunze
Kayak
Several others.

[Yves]

None ... In a age of sample before you purchase why would I take a blind plunge? I am not a completist so I sample everything before I buy. Yet, I can still manage to get taken in on occasion, like the above-mentioned new Gilmour for example.

[Rick Robson]

Le Orme, even if their lineup keeps changing.

[notallwhowander]

Here are some the current bands I trust enough to deliver the goods: Setna, Monomyth, Papir, Causa Sui, and Wolf People.

When a new release crops up from any of these, I plan to get it quickly. It's not so much on principle. I just am really looking forward to hear the next thing.

[zombywoof]

I actually buy albums by artists I didn't hitherto even hear about until someone whose opin I trust tells me to check 'em out. I think I must have caught on to at least 3-400 names through the authority of Steve F. at Wayside alone. And the worst fuck is that I can't ever remember being at odds with any of those he recommended. It's a strange world. If he came out and told me to get that "great new one by Kenny G." I'd be a bit worried, tho'.

Yeah, I'm guilty of this. Usually if I don't like it immediately, I come around to it eventually.

[JKL2000]

I just preordered the Mantra Vega album based on Dave Kerzner and Heather Findlay being the main folks involved (and Dave Kilminster). Not heard a note.

[NogbadTheBad]

Quite a lot, if it's on the recommendation of someone I trust such as Steve F , Scrotum Scissors, Udi etc. I quite happy to take the risk given the good track record.

[progeezer]

Magic Pie
Sonus Umbra
Little Atlas
Kerry Chicoine (whatever the band)

There are several others (District 97, MoeTar, Thieves' Kitchen among them), but the first 3 bands & KC are personal friends, so they always get the support from me. I don't have to hear them. I know them (& of course what they're capable of musically).

[StevegSr]

Paul McCartney. I love what he's been doing over recent years.

Cheeky devil! I think you'll enjoy this holiday classic from Sir Paul. https://youtu.be/V9BZDpni56Y

[arabicadabra]

King's X
Steve Morse Band
Deep Purple
Dream Theater
Flying Colors
The Jelly Jam
IZZ
3rDegree
Tom Brislin

[Spiral]

What artists would you purchase without even listening to a single song from their new albums?

Virtually everyone. I'd only sample something first if it's an artist I haven't heard or heard of before. Even then I'm often happy to grab it blind if I read some reviews/discussions that make it sound interesting.

[Lopez]

Strawbs

That's about it for extant bands, though any new releases of old, in-the-can stuff by the Move/Roy Wood, Byrds, Burritos, and Sir Doug are auto-buys for me.

[Galactic Bulldozer]

Jade Warrior (I'm that tight)

[nosebone]

Univers Zero
Magma

[Orcopian]

All of the bands I have grown up with as a fan like iq, Pallas, marillion, pendragon, big big train , spocks beard, flower kings, bevis frond, dream theater , pt/ Steve Wilson I will pre-order without question, there a number of more recent bands like pineapple thief, godsticks, glass hammer and thieves kitchen who I will also buy. Plus artists like Mike Keneally and govt mule who I was late coming to the party but will purchase no question ( I haven't bought the recent reggae album though...)There are many others who i will listen to on Spotify then eventually buy when prices are a bit lower, like joe satriani for example. some bands like ozric tentacles and mostly Autumn used to be in the immediate purchase category but are now in the latter category.