New studio album or not?, Contrasting articles Options

[SJN1279]

Ed recently said in a Boston interview:

“Sure, there’s that weird realization like, wow, making records isn’t really important anymore,” Kowalczyk said. “But then you begin to see the rest of the picture. For instance, I’d like to start releasing EPs. I mean, why spend a year on the arduous process of making a 12-song cycle when you can just release the few good ones you’ve got right now?

However in a recent interview it was that that Live would release a new studio album in 2008. Which is correct?

[AgentK7]

Ed recently said in a Boston interview:

“Sure, there’s that weird realization like, wow, making records isn’t really important anymore,” Kowalczyk said. “But then you begin to see the rest of the picture. For instance, I’d like to start releasing EPs. I mean, why spend a year on the arduous process of making a 12-song cycle when you can just release the few good ones you’ve got right now?

However in a recent interview it was that that Live would release a new studio album in 2008. Which is correct?

I'm not sure even Live knows what they want to do right now. I'm guessing some sort of record contract would change their opinion on things. Maybe if the self-released CD does really well they'll do another one (hahaha, with real rarities next time?)

[Hoodstock]

I'm not sure even Live knows what they want to do right now. I'm guessing some sort of record contract would change their opinion on things. Maybe if the self-released CD does really well they'll do another one (hahaha, with real rarities next time?)

First step - find a major label that want's a "90's alternative rock" band. I don't think they can get stores to carry their self released material.

[Bob]

First step - find a major label that want's a "90's alternative rock" band. I don't think they can get stores to carry their self released material.

Roadrunner Records. They're perfect. They've got Nickelback, Stone Sour, Megadeth, Dream Theater and a lot harder bands.

The problem, to me, is that Live is not a "90's alternative rock band" anymore. They're more AC "light rock", especially if Beautiful Invisible and Radiant Sea is the type of music they're going to go towards.

Maybe they can get on Atlantic. I think that Matchbox 20 is the closest rock band that fits with Live. I suppose Collective Soul fits in that bill too. They're on El Music Group, according to Amazon, which seems to be their own label.

The only problem with Live only releasing music through the website (either electronically or via CD) is that there's no marketing to the outside world. Getting singles out would be difficult and there would be hardly any in-store marketing push.

Then again, how is that different from the marketing push on the last album?