Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 388838 times)

Nick · « **Reply #1610 on:** December 13, 2013, 02:53:30 PM »

Quote from: TheAtliator on December 13, 2013, 01:35:32 PM

Yea, shame on them for telling us it's done with a nice picture of their rehearsal studio. Who do they think I am? A fan who enjoys hearing updates from them?

Seriously. We should just be happy that they told us in advance it'll still be awhile. They could have very easily said we'll have it "soon".

Mladen · « **Reply #1611 on:** January 05, 2014, 09:02:01 AM »

I finally grabbed a hold of the Live in Europe DVD and I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far. Can't find a way is such a nice song.

RoeDent · « **Reply #1612 on:** February 06, 2014, 02:17:24 PM »

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but something's been bugging me.

What makes the "Limited Edition" of Flying Colors' album special, compared to the standard edition? The only difference I've noticed is the words "Limited Edition" in the corner. There's no bonus tracks or anything.

Nick · « **Reply #1613 on:** February 07, 2014, 08:03:32 AM »

I totally forget, but lim. ed. often times it comes in a "Digi-pack", which to me makes it lose all of its value from a packaging standpoint.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1614 on:** February 07, 2014, 08:04:44 AM »

Amen. Digipacks are Satan.

TheAtliator · « **Reply #1615 on:** February 07, 2014, 08:18:08 AM »

I agree. Hopefully that trend ends soon

Nick · « **Reply #1616 on:** February 07, 2014, 08:22:50 AM »

That "trend" has been plaguing the music world for pretty much a decade now, I wouldn't hold your breath.

TheAtliator · « **Reply #1617 on:** February 07, 2014, 11:49:54 AM »

Oh I didn't realize it's been quite that long! Actually, if it's been a decade, I'm more relieved, I think that means it's almost over!

RoeDent · « **Reply #1618 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:20:18 PM »

As opposed to a jewel case? My copy is like that. The booklet is in an incredibly tight slot. First time I tried to put it back in, I nearly ripped it.

But also, that's it?!! That's all that's special about it?! Utterly ridiculous excuse to tag something as a limited edition!

For the record, this is nothing on the album itself. It's an amazing album! Looking forward to number 2, whenever it comes.

Nick · « **Reply #1619 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:26:07 PM »

Realize I'm saying that I've seen that difference be the case between regular and limited edition, though I don't remember if that it's the case with this particular album. In either case, yeah, it blows. I would honestly happily pay an extra dollar per item to have everything I've ever bought in a digi-pack in a jewel case instead.

Orbert · « **Reply #1620 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:49:46 PM »

I thought the big deal with digi-packs was that they're like miniature record album jackets, and thus appeal more to old fogeys and other vinyl collectors. The kitsch factor. Other than that, I really don't see the appeal. They're usually less convenient and less durable as well. For this you pay extra?

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1621 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:51:09 PM »

What bothers me the most is that I'm really obsessive about my collection, and I want it to be uniform. If all my discs were in digipacks, I'd probably be more ok with it.

Though, they're still not very durable.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1622 on:** February 07, 2014, 01:51:55 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on February 07, 2014, 01:49:46 PM

I thought the big deal with digi-packs was that they're like miniature record album jackets, and thus appeal more to old fogeys and other vinyl collectors. The kitsch factor. Other than that, I really don't see the appeal. They're usually less convenient and less durable as well. For this you pay extra?

I like them more, personally. No tabs to break off and completely lose all hinge function of the front of the case. I get so many used CD's with busted cases it drives me up a wall that nobody bothers to swap out the damaged parts. Granted if you screw up a digipak you can't swap out a part.

Big Hath · « **Reply #1623 on:** February 07, 2014, 03:14:53 PM »

I was under the impression the digi-packs were introduced under the guise of being more environmentally friendly (when it's probably just cheaper for the record company).

pogoowner · « **Reply #1624 on:** February 07, 2014, 10:21:18 PM »

I have albums with really nice digipaks and albums with really awful digipaks. I'm not going to condemn them as a whole.

Orbert · « **Reply #1625 on:** February 07, 2014, 11:52:21 PM »

Fair enough. I only have a few, and with all of them, it's practically impossible to get the CD out, and they don't lay flat. Everything is very tight. I do like that they're like miniature record albums, so it's a trade off, I suppose. In general, they sit on the shelf anyway, since I listen to them a few times, then rip them to mp3, so it's not a huge deal either way.

TL · « **Reply #1626 on:** February 08, 2014, 09:03:27 AM »

I'm generally fine with digipaks as long as they still have some sort of tray for the disc.
Any design where the disc is in a sleeve or pouch is terrible.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #1627 on:** February 08, 2014, 09:17:13 AM »

Quote from: TL on February 08, 2014, 09:03:27 AM

I'm generally fine with digipaks as long as they still have some sort of tray for the disc.
Any design where the disc is in a sleeve or pouch is terrible.

Agreed.

I hate, hate, hate the digipaks that indie-rock albums usually come in. Usually just nothing more than cheap, cardboard sleeves with the CD jammed in between two pieces of cardboard. I do kinda prefer the larger digipaks though; think the style that the Porcupine Tree rereleases are done in or even the cheaper Nuclear Blast-style digipaks even though those are clearly of the less durable sort and more prone to damage. Digipaks are much more conducive to trying to replicate the art aspect of vinyl (IMO) so I appreciate that.

It is nice that you can easily replace a broken jewel case though, but god, do they break easily. I constantly have to buy more cases to swap out the ones that are cracked, with broken tabs or hinges. I don't think I've ever had a digipak get so damaged to the point of uselessness... at least not yet anyways.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1628 on:** June 09, 2014, 01:26:31 PM »

FC2 is due for a "September-ish" release according to MP.

The Letter M · « **Reply #1629 on:** June 09, 2014, 02:08:13 PM »

Quote from: Mindflux on June 09, 2014, 01:26:31 PM

FC2 is due for a "September-ish" release according to MP.

Wow that's quick! A lot quicker than the year-long wait between recording and release for the first album. Mike was just recording vocals in his hotel last week while on tour!

-Marc.

Mladen · « **Reply #1630 on:** June 10, 2014, 03:57:33 AM »

Alright, bring it on!

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #1631 on:** June 10, 2014, 04:56:11 AM »

What a nice surprise!

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #1632 on:** June 10, 2014, 06:02:33 AM »

I only wish they toured more. Flying Colors and The Winery Dogs are my favourite MP projects since he left DT. And yeah, I´m still hoping PSMS puts out a few songs of their own.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1633 on:** June 10, 2014, 08:39:03 AM »

Very late to the question, but the special edition also had a poster, IIRC.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1634 on:** June 16, 2014, 10:42:51 AM »

Quote from: MP

Flying down to Florida today to meet up w Neal, Casey, Steve & Dave and shoot some videos for the upcoming @FlyingColors 2nd album!!

AWW YISS.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1635 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:45:50 AM »

So they claim the album was mastered and then re-mastered by Paul Logus at PLX.

I guess they weren't happy with the first mastering?

KevShmev · « **Reply #1636 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:52:37 AM »

Hopefully, it'll sound a lot better than the first album. I like the first album quite a bit, but that is despite how it sounds.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1637 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:53:04 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on July 21, 2014, 07:52:37 AM

Hopefully, it'll sound a lot better than the first album. I like the first album quite a bit, but that is despite how it sounds.

What's wrong with the first album?

KevShmev · « **Reply #1638 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:57:12 AM »

It's a bit too muddy at times, especially on the songs that were probably thought of as being the singles (The Storm, Kayla).

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #1639 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:22:44 AM »

I never had any issues with it.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1640 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:30:57 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on July 21, 2014, 09:22:44 AM

I never had any issues with it.

I didn't notice any of it particularly muddy either. Oh well.

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #1641 on:** July 21, 2014, 10:50:41 AM »

I thought the first album sounded beautiful, production wise.

Mindflux · « **Reply #1642 on:** July 21, 2014, 11:08:51 AM »

Quote from: PROGdrummer on July 21, 2014, 10:50:41 AM

I thought the first album sounded beautiful, production wise.

Maybe KevSchmev got some turd encoding off TPB.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1643 on:** July 21, 2014, 12:48:16 PM »

I'll give it another whirl and see if I am imagining things.

But even just looking at the mp3 for The Storm in Audacity, the levels are all hitting the max a lot during the rocking parts.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1644 on:** July 21, 2014, 12:51:01 PM »

I never thought there were any issues with it. One of my top albums from 2012.

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