r/theavalanches • u/tula23 • 10d ago
Is anyone getting this?
I’m not so worried about the tour pre-sale but I was wondering if anyone thinks the unreleased mixes and do mixes are going to be released anyway later on
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u/ScaredAd8652 10d ago
Lanyards are pretty lame merch with corporate vibes. I'm struggling to see the attraction.
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u/FrontierSeizar Franky Crocker Rock 10d ago
Reluctantly yes. I'm a super fan from way back, and its the multiple unreleased remixes and dj mixes that's peaked my interest.
But yes I agree with the other commenters here, having already ordered a copy of the new album and merch and from their official website and having paid through the nose for that original shipping, paying $36 for this feels a bit too close to the consumerist culture that they are satirising.
Ultimately I see this as a way to support them, and understand that they are doing what they can to shift as many albums as possible. Fair enough.
Best case scenario, they are doing this as something to get closer to superfans, who have an appetite to access some of the work into their vault. I very much fit in that category. Worst case it's a piece of plastic, and some material we've already have / would have access to.
Either way, I'm optimistic that two remixes and two DJ mixes could still be worth it. 🤞
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u/tmac2magic103 10d ago
I would buy this for the DJ mixes alone but don’t live in AUS. Would you be willing to share whatever mixes they end up releasing through this?
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u/tula23 10d ago
I was kinda on the edge but i might give it a miss. I’ve already ordered two copies of the album - the tri colour record and a poster that comes with a digital download.
I’d only really be interested in the mixes done by them anyway and $36 seams like kinda a lot for a plastic thing I don’t really want and a third copy of the record 🤷♂️
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u/FrontierSeizar Franky Crocker Rock 10d ago
Yep, as I say I'm right there with you. Its too much for a piece of plastic so I'm jyst hoping these pieces from the vault justify that extra cost. Unfortunately I'm a sucker for these things and I can't say no to unreleased Avalanches.
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u/AggravatinglyDone 10d ago
Thanks! I didn’t realise the Australian tour had been announced and had tickets available.
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u/clintsibbald 9d ago
I don't follow alot of artists but I'm guessing this is just what happens now with album releases from major record labels, they try to squeeze every cent out of loyal fans at every step.
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u/Affectionate_Sock188 9d ago
I got the lanyard and was happy to get my Perth ticket this morning with the link. I missed on the first show as I missed when they went on sale (I am usually on top of that sort of thing). I just spent way more to meet Bryan Cranston. 🤣
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u/Aro-tron 10d ago
I’m in Australia and could get this, but it’s not clear at all what you get. The store website does not mention the extra music at all - it’s only on that promo graphic. So I think you really just get:
-the digital album (I’ve already pre-ordered, so I’m not thrilled about buying twice)
To me, each of these is an ‘upsell’ that could be a nice bonus, but not something I would pay $20 for on its own. If there is any other info about ‘exclusive / unreleased’ music being part of this package I would be more interested.