More than few times at work I have had my ipod plugged in and "Out Go the Candles" and "Paint Peals" comes on while I staring at some inane, boring, soul crushing task.
"WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO RIGHT?!?!" screams through my head as I daydream of walking out and never coming back.
Of course, the work gets done, I smile and make small talk with the boss and co-workers I have nothing in common with, and once in a while I will take on new responsibilities with the hope of a good performance review and maybe a higher raise. The joys of adulthood and family life. I got responsibilities, you know?
At least Ruiner help me get through it. They never seem to disappoint. Their new lp Hell Is Empty is no exception.
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I haven't seen any word online about a friends or tour press, but it wouldn't surprise me since this out on Bridge Nine. The pre-order anyway had two colors available.
500 on clear
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The insert is pretty amazing. Two sided and absolutely huge! I had to be careful unfolding it, it is pretty thin and can crinkle easily.
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I think one of my favorite things about this record is my good buddy Shaun gets a "thank you" in the credits! I hang with VIPs.
Man, sounds exactly like my work day. I have never heard the band but I think I might have to pick this up simply for the packaging. Do you work in the printing industry by chance? I noticed you dropped some jargon in there
ReplyDeleteI wish I was in the printing industry! Anything that would have some form of creativity would be cool.
ReplyDeleteNo. I do regulatory compliance for an oil and gas company. Reading regulations, writing manuals, reports for shareholders, etc. Pretty much life draining stuff I don't care about!
I looked up the printing terms so I wouldn't end up saying, "The shiny part" or "kind of glossy like baseball cards".
this record is fucking amazing, both packaging and music.
ReplyDeleteI need to get this.
ReplyDeleteI get a thank you in this LP?! Very cool. I haven't seen a physical copy of this yet. I'm doing a show for them here on Oct 17th, if they have a tour press i'll pick one up for you.
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