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[jf9081]

Does anyone remember when the first information about the Golden Heart or Tracker album appeared?

Beryl single was released in January. I have to look because I have somewhere the exact first information about the album "Tracker"

"Tracker"
I remember first non-"official" information January 9, 2015. Official announcement January 16 with single Beryl. album then released on March 10th. I really hope that this time too it comes out in March. I don't think they don't exploit the media thing about the auction..

Tracker was officially announced September 16, 2014 on Mark's website long before its release.

yes, that's true, but only the album title and the (rough) cover had been announced, not the release date. the announcement of the release date as written before in January 2015.

[Rail King]

Why do we have to wait so long for the release date to be announced?

Because we are all slow learners.

You are right, but the waiting time is becoming unbearable:)

Don't forget that time will end all sorrow.

[Robson]

Why do we have to wait so long for the release date to be announced?

Because we are all slow learners.

You are right, but the waiting time is becoming unbearable:)

Don't forget that time will end all sorrow.

A song can heal a weary heart

I hope it will be soon:)

[qjamesfloyd]

Yes, it is taking way to long now, I thought the E.P. could have been announced or even released by now, as that is something smaller and more low key.

[jbaent]

Yes, it is taking way to long now, I thought the E.P. could have been announced or even released by now, as that is something smaller and more low key.

The fact that hasn't been announced late 2023, makes me think that it would be release in fall 2024...

Maybe they announce it in January for April hopefully 

[Rail King]

I'm pretty sure it's just marketing considerations. It's hard to sell something right after Christmas (and before it there's too much competition).

The one thing that worries me a bit is that since they had THAT much time, they might have tinkered with the songs too much. Something they've been occasionally guilty of in the past.

[hunter v2.0]

Since Mark is Guy's employer, maybe Guy is stalling things to stay busy? "Mark, let's try microphones 39 to 294 one more time, but this time with different cables." "I think we should re-string all the guitars. Just to be sure." "Mark, have you considered your own radio show?"

   

[jbaent]

I'm pretty sure it's just marketing considerations. It's hard to sell something right after Christmas (and before it there's too much competition).

The one thing that worries me a bit is that since they had THAT much time, they might have tinkered with the songs too much. Something they've been occasionally guilty of in the past.

I guess they already had everything done and wrapped before December... whatever is delaying the release is just marketing of course, I don't think they had tinkered in excess as Guy was busy with mixes of other things (atmos, the live box), producing (the TCT project and other artists) and MK was also busy with the Brian Johnson tv show shootings...

[Rolleyway Man]

My feeling is that we’ll see the album released before the EP, though hopefully both this year. The album was completed some time ago while the EP is a slightly more recent project, so assuming it is actually being released in physical formats the EP may still need more lead-in time before copies can be produced. In fact, the music might not even be finished yet.

[Marnix]

My feeling is that we’ll see the album released before the EP, though hopefully both this year. The album was completed some time ago while the EP is a slightly more recent project, so assuming it is actually being released in physical formats the EP may still need more lead-in time before copies can be produced. In fact, the music might not even be finished yet.

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

[Robson]

My feeling is that we’ll see the album released before the EP, though hopefully both this year. The album was completed some time ago while the EP is a slightly more recent project, so assuming it is actually being released in physical formats the EP may still need more lead-in time before copies can be produced. In fact, the music might not even be finished yet.

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

I hope not.

[Fletch]

I'm pretty sure it's just marketing considerations. It's hard to sell something right after Christmas (and before it there's too much competition)

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

It's interesting that people 'buying' music (these days) is a serious consideration. Famously Spotify doesn't pay well for millions/billions of listens, but it also does 'special' deals, see Taylor & JRE.
At this point in time I doubt 'the best time of the year' is a consideration for MK physical music releases. Sure there may be pressure from a record company, but mostly people will stream the music, only the hardcore will buy an EP / CD. Please educate me.

[Love Expresso]

My feeling is that we’ll see the album released before the EP, though hopefully both this year. The album was completed some time ago while the EP is a slightly more recent project, so assuming it is actually being released in physical formats the EP may still need more lead-in time before copies can be produced. In fact, the music might not even be finished yet.

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

I hope not.

Looking at his last album releases, it is more likely that the EP will get a vinyl release only. In any case Vinyl will be there for sure.

LE

[jbaent]

I'm pretty sure it's just marketing considerations. It's hard to sell something right after Christmas (and before it there's too much competition)

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

It's interesting that people 'buying' music (these days) is a serious consideration. Famously Spotify doesn't pay well for millions/billions of listens, but it also does 'special' deals, see Taylor & JRE.
At this point in time I doubt 'the best time of the year' is a consideration for MK physical music releases. Sure there may be pressure from a record company, but mostly people will stream the music, only the hardcore will buy an EP / CD. Please educate me.

The record company is who set release dates and formats, so if they give priority to release physical formats, believe that they are worth for them. They are not in the bussiness for the music, but for the money.

[Love Expresso]

I'm pretty sure it's just marketing considerations. It's hard to sell something right after Christmas (and before it there's too much competition)

Or the EP will only be a digital release.

It's interesting that people 'buying' music (these days) is a serious consideration. Famously Spotify doesn't pay well for millions/billions of listens, but it also does 'special' deals, see Taylor & JRE.
At this point in time I doubt 'the best time of the year' is a consideration for MK physical music releases. Sure there may be pressure from a record company, but mostly people will stream the music, only the hardcore will buy an EP / CD. Please educate me.

Hi Fletch, I guess for CD you are right but the vinyl Market "exploded" once more during the last two, three years and it is significant again. Of course not comparable with sales from 40 years ago but important nevertheless. And the Box sets are obviously doing very well, too. So yes, physical releases getting more importance as they used to have. And Spotify is evil.

LE