Painkillers (Brian Fallon solo record) - pre-release chat and PURCHASES discussion [for post-release comments use topic: 'Painkillers' - first listen impressions]

I remember Handwritten came through my letterbox 2 days before the release... Just saying

dmwhalen wrote:

On to more positive notes, both the CD and vinyl were available at Brian's in-store today in Philly.

He played Smoke, PK, Foolish Things, and Rosemary.  Told the backstory before each song.

Loving the album, so far.

I'm liking it a lot too and my expectations had gotten kind of low. I like or love 10 of 12, am indifferent to 1, and really dislike only 1. I'm happy with these numbers

Exciting day with this and the announcement of Georgia (5 B-sides from Painkillers is impressive).

Keele wrote:

Exciting day with this and the announcement of Georgia (5 B-sides from Painkillers is impressive).

And knowing Brian's track record those will be some of the best songs from these sessions! Lol

Honestly can't wait for Friday! I MUST HEAR THIS !! Ha

It's gonna be a long wait until Friday!

OMG I keep reading all these amazing things and I am now counting EVERY SECOND left til Friday!!! i hope he streams it on Spotify cause if I have to wait til April to get my record I'm gonna die (my preorder goes to my friend's house in London rather than traveling halfway round the world to Argentina... too much risk of it getting lost in the process)

Is the vinyl out now as well - I thought it wasn't available till May?

If it is, that's Friday night sorted. The digital version will keep me company at work and on my commute, but I can't wait to hear it in its full glory.

I think the standard version of the vinyl will be out Friday with the CD and digital versions but the 7x7 box set won't be available until May. I know people will be disappointed if I'm correct but I have a feeling that the download links being sent out will not include the 2 bonus songs and just be the standard album. If there's an HD FLAC version to purchase then I may not even bother with the download links anyways.

I am trying to avoid leaks... Less than 48 hours, we'll see how that goes.

mja271 wrote:

Keele wrote:

Exciting day with this and the announcement of Georgia (5 B-sides from Painkillers is impressive).

And knowing Brian's track record those will be some of the best songs from these sessions! Lol

That's already true, "Low Love" should've been on the album proper, haha.

Rosemary has to be one the best songs he's ever done. Something about it, the delivery really just grabs you.

I don't get the hate about Long Drives! I loved the demo and a really enjoy the studio version

Roe wrote:

I think the standard version of the vinyl will be out Friday with the CD and digital versions but the 7x7 box set won't be available until May. I know people will be disappointed if I'm correct but I have a feeling that the download links being sent out will not include the 2 bonus songs and just be the standard album. If there's an HD FLAC version to purchase then I may not even bother with the download links anyways.

I am trying to avoid leaks... Less than 48 hours, we'll see how that goes.

but they send out the download link of the standard version even though I've ordered the 7x7 box set?

Anya_TGA wrote:

Roe wrote:

I think the standard version of the vinyl will be out Friday with the CD and digital versions but the 7x7 box set won't be available until May. I know people will be disappointed if I'm correct but I have a feeling that the download links being sent out will not include the 2 bonus songs and just be the standard album. If there's an HD FLAC version to purchase then I may not even bother with the download links anyways.

I am trying to avoid leaks... Less than 48 hours, we'll see how that goes.

but they send out the download link of the standard version even though I've ordered the 7x7 box set?

That's what I'm expecting. It seems to be what typically happens when you get a download code with a vinyl purchase in my experience. I can't recall ever getting the exclusive or bonus tracks included with the download. Maybe for simplicity when it comes to emailing the codes out, they don't need to worry about who gets what. Or maybe to keep the bonus tracks exclusive to the vinyl. Even though the box won't be available until May, I do believe the codes will be emailed out on Friday.

I won't be disappointed if I'm wrong though...

I tried logging on the Brian Fallon Store website to see if there is already digital content to download, but I get the message "There is no outstanding order.".
Do you guys have the same problem?

Received an email today saying my pre-order has been dispatched and would be with me in '1-4 working days'.

I PRE-ORDERED IT SPECIFICALLY TO HAVE IT ON OR BEFORE RELEASE DAY! I COULD HAVE GONE TO THE SHOP IF I'D WANTED IT HALF A WEEK AFTER RELEASE! AAARGHHHH!!!

Sorry, i needed to get that out.

I understand, I had the same shit several times

CapedAvenger wrote:

I PRE-ORDERED IT SPECIFICALLY TO HAVE IT ON OR BEFORE RELEASE DAY! I COULD HAVE GONE TO THE SHOP IF I'D WANTED IT HALF A WEEK AFTER RELEASE! AAARGHHHH!!!

Completely worth shouting over!  Both my CD and vinyl have been dispatched today, so I'm really hoping the digital version comes through OK so at least I have something to listen to.  Completely ruins my plans for a Friday night in with the vinyl though.

ProMayhem wrote:

I don't get the hate about Long Drives! I loved the demo and a really enjoy the studio version

Totally agree

Roe wrote:

Anya_TGA wrote:

Roe wrote:

I think the standard version of the vinyl will be out Friday with the CD and digital versions but the 7x7 box set won't be available until May. I know people will be disappointed if I'm correct but I have a feeling that the download links being sent out will not include the 2 bonus songs and just be the standard album. If there's an HD FLAC version to purchase then I may not even bother with the download links anyways.

I am trying to avoid leaks... Less than 48 hours, we'll see how that goes.

but they send out the download link of the standard version even though I've ordered the 7x7 box set?

That's what I'm expecting. It seems to be what typically happens when you get a download code with a vinyl purchase in my experience. I can't recall ever getting the exclusive or bonus tracks included with the download. Maybe for simplicity when it comes to emailing the codes out, they don't need to worry about who gets what. Or maybe to keep the bonus tracks exclusive to the vinyl. Even though the box won't be available until May, I do believe the codes will be emailed out on Friday.

The customer service for all things Gaslight is so bare bones there's no way they will be able to pull this off

Roe wrote:

Anya_TGA wrote:

Roe wrote:

I think the standard version of the vinyl will be out Friday with the CD and digital versions but the 7x7 box set won't be available until May. I know people will be disappointed if I'm correct but I have a feeling that the download links being sent out will not include the 2 bonus songs and just be the standard album. If there's an HD FLAC version to purchase then I may not even bother with the download links anyways.

I am trying to avoid leaks... Less than 48 hours, we'll see how that goes.

but they send out the download link of the standard version even though I've ordered the 7x7 box set?

That's what I'm expecting. It seems to be what typically happens when you get a download code with a vinyl purchase in my experience. I can't recall ever getting the exclusive or bonus tracks included with the download. Maybe for simplicity when it comes to emailing the codes out, they don't need to worry about who gets what. Or maybe to keep the bonus tracks exclusive to the vinyl. Even though the box won't be available until May, I do believe the codes will be emailed out on Friday.

I would be happy to have the download links for the standard version...I can wait for the bonus tracks..I mean that'S understandable because it will be released in april or may.

I'm hoping for the full 14 songs. That's what we purchased after all.

Painkillers is now available on iTunes but I'm gonna wait for this download link to hopefully be sent out by the time I get up.

The only thing that's killed my excitement a little is that I've heard two thirds of the songs already. Done properly they'd have released the first single when the tour started in January followed by the album 2 weeks after. Instead we've had the fortnightly release of several songs mostly for the benefit of those watching the tour. I guess I just feel like I've got less surprises than normal but I'm still looking forward to good clean versions of the songs. Bring on the morning!!!

Well, Spotify posted the album right at midnight. Time to finally listen!

I wnder if the Painkillers release is the reason why I woke up far too early today

Can't listen to it anyway until I'm in the car or at least until my family wakes up too