Although its upsetting that it leaked so damn early. I doubt this is going to hurt their album sales...if anything it could boost it.

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Dave, get ready for new users flooding Sputnik with reviews of 'Beggars'.

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i was hoping this would be about some enraged homeless dude attacking people because thrice leaked

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It kind of sucks that this happened so early because by all accounts the band are the most genuine people you could ever wish to come across. I still think the security's an issue; there shouldn't be a way for a teenager in their room (which is odds-on favourite) to break past your website's defenses and lift the upcoming album of one of the world's best artists. I guess now it's damage control for the label, hopefully they can organise some deal whereby the record becomes available digitally fairly soon, or at least for pre-order.

Fortunately, Thrice's fanbase comprises a lot more dedicated fans than most bands' do; the chances are the album will sell well anyway, especially since the leaked version is a) voiceover'd, b) 192kbps and c) doesn't include the normal superb packaging Thrice are associated with. And for the record, it's good. I'm not going to pretend I haven't heard it, but that doesn't mean I condone the leaking of the material in the first place. And ofc I'll buy it in October, and do a fair bit of hyping in the coming months.

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hopefully they'll tack some more songs onto the actual album release further down the line.
anyways i feel really bad for the boys.

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If anything, the leak just confirmed that the album is more than worth buying.

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Adam (or anyone else who has heard it), since I wouldn't illegally download anything, what do you mean by "voice-over'd?

Vagrant's promos all have a short voiceover during each song, saying something like "You are listening to the new ... album" (I can't remember what exactly they have).

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:O omg yes. Oh and sorry Thrice :P

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"You are listening to a Vagrant Records advanced promotional stream."

*advance promotional stream

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Once maximum every song, a low-pitched voice says "You are listening to a Vagrant Records Advance Promotional Stream", lasts about 2 seconds. Slightly interrupts the listen but it's not the world's end; it's hardly what you want on your copy of a song you enjoy, though, yknow.

that will still ruin it for me and i will not listen

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The voice over isn't so bad, really digging it so far.

Thanks for the clear answer guys.

Cruz Del Sur's voiceovers are the best: just some Italian bloke with a booming voice stuttering his way through his one line.

now the guy that leaked THIS album

ya, HE should face a firing squad

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he's gunna be in big trouble

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RIOT!

hayley williams is hot

Early leak, man. The album sounds pretty sweet so far though, and let's be honest - this leak probably won't affect the sales whatsoever. Most people don't buy music, this we all know, so what's the big deal? Who would have bought this album but now won't because they can download it? Oh well, I personally am gonna buy it even though I'm listening to it already because I love Thrice.

hell ya to paramore being hot just hayley that is

good idea trying to change the thread topic to paramore. something that won't get us in trouble

props to them for throwing in a 1984 reference. amazing book.

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Vagrant's system is okay and already beefy enough, it has restricted IP access and everything. That being said, it probably isn't rocket science to rip the songs off of it. This was just inevitable given the scope of the release, it's not a big deal. The voice-overs IMO impede the listening enough to make people want to get the real thing.

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the voice overs are usually over parts that don't focus on dustin's singing. so it barley covers teh best part of the album

It doesn't make it hard to listne to but it makes you awnt to hear the full thing as intended. It's enough of a dissuasion without being a total distraction.

I wouldn't say it was "inevitable". Obviously almost all records leak, but they only announced the details of the album last week- and it's almost three months until release.

yeah but cocaine's easily right; there's no way in hell that any thrice fan is going to be satisfied with versions of the songs that have some random label message over them when the album is available to purchase.

yeah i am going to buy it. i was just saying it's not like you can't appreaticate the song with those voiceovers

I wouldn't say it was "inevitable". Obviously almost all records leak, but they only announced the details of the album last week- and it's almost three months until release.

Well they have to send out albums this early for print media- Alternative Press and whatnot are still Thrice's bread-and-butter and most have a lead time of up to 10 weeks. Sending out a CD might have been more secure, but you still have the risk of couriers etc.

Voice over'd aye? I still need to get a good clean copy of a Soilwork album...my version has a voice over. xD

Sucks for the band/label.

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Circles is SOOO GOOOD. So is the Great Exchange and Beggars. I feel a little guilty listening to this, but oh well.

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I haven't decided if I'm going to download the leak or not. They're my favorite band, so I'm torn between my fanboy loyalty to them and the fact that I can't wait to hear this motherfucker. Better sleep on it.

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How much you want to bet that some retarded nub reviews this tomorrow.

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It's kinda boring so far.

You're kinda boring so far.

Boom, roasted.

*shrug* Any record I can forget I'm listening to on the first listen probably isn't all that great. And I don't get the radiohead references that were slung around when they were still recording.

Circle = Radiohead.

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I refuse to listen to the leak because I'm really really excited about this album. I'm gonna buy it for the whole experience, maybe on vinyl. I like that Vagrant is being so polite about this, most companies hate pirates to the point that it's innapropriate.

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album is great through 2 listens...

radiohead influences shine through, dustins voice= even better, and "At The Last" reminds me of "trail of dead" sooo muchh

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I have to say I have downloaded this, and it is incredible. However I will delete it later, so it will be like a stream of sorts, and then I will buy the album in October. Of all the bands that this happens to, Thrice deserves it the least. They have always treated their fans incredibly well.

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i was hoping this would be about some enraged homeless dude attacking people because thrice leaked

I lol'd.

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Thrice seriously does have one of the most loyal fanbases in music today; I can't imagine the band or their label is seriously worried about this negatively affecting album sales.

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Album Rating: 2.5

I heard the leak and I like the new album, but I probably won't listen to it again because I feel bad about it and anyway the voiceover is rather annoying

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i cant stop listening

2 1/2 month early leak? Ouch. Not gonna download it because I hate listening to leaks with voiceovers. Irregardless of the leak it will still sell well. Although I wonder if they'll bring the release date forward...

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irregardless

Nice catch, strikey. Just had a terrible W flashback. Oh, god.

i own all of their albums and this will be no different, i'll buy the cd and if there's a vinyl/special edition i'll buy that too

but i'm still listening to the leak nonstop, so good

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Ive been looking all around for this leak and can't find it. Where did everyone else rip it from? And i think Thrice's fan base is so strong this leak won't have that large of an effect. Everyone here including myself will still purchase the original copy.

It might even build hype for it do to the fact they may release the album earlier, imagine how many articles will take place.

But seriously where is the album leaked at!@!

I probably won't purchase the original copy.

there's a thread on the forums with the link to the leak

damn this kinda sucks.

will try to resist.

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Maybe I'll start listening to Thrice now

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you've never listened to thrice before?

I really hope this doesn't change the album's focus or they change something. They should just forget about it IMO. It may be hard for them to do, but I'll love them even more if they just let it go and release the record how they were going to.

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they already said they are gunna release it digitally as soon as possible

you've never listened to thrice before?

i thought it was a rite of passage to become a sputnik member to listen to thrice

I've never listened to them, either. Should get on that.

Not THAT big of a deal. Minus The Bear's last one leaked almost 8 months before release date. Regardless, I'm going to listen to it, download the inevitable non-watermarked leak, and buy it when it comes out.

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i thought it was a rite of passage to become a sputnik member to listen to thrice

No, it's Converge or CTTS.
Or maudlin of the Well.

but everyone here loves thrice

In that case I'm 2/3 of the way there

Fortunately, Thrice's fanbase comprises a lot more dedicated fans than most bands' do;

Opeth ftw.

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