The Dears

Moody Montreal kids are releasing their new album , Missiles, and what I don’t understand is that they moved labels….

Here’s an open letter on their site, P.S., I’m super excited that they’re touring w/the Secret
Machines.

The Dears-Disclaimer [m4a]
Secret Machines-Lightning Blue Eyes [mp3]

On 15-Sep-08, at 8:17 AM, ******* **** wrote:

It’s out there.

On 15-Sep-08, at 8:15 AM, Murray Lightburn wrote:

i heard.

On 15-Sep-08, at 8:15 AM, ******* **** wrote:

Your album leaked this morning.

So there you have it, friends: our new album and finest work to date, still not due for several weeks, is out there. While we are 100% appreciative that people care enough, The Dears are still pretty old-school. This was not exactly our intention and to be honest, even though it’s kind of cool, we can’t help feeling a little bit devastated. We were always aware of the inevitability, as we are living in the modern age. In fact, we don’t expect anyone to empathize at all. Nevertheless, you now have these options:

a.) download it now.
b.) wait and buy it later.
c.) both.

If we may have any say in the matter, whatever option you choose, we truly hope you enjoy it. We are excited and terrified all at once. Please give it a proper listen, maybe at least four times to start because it is pretty massive, intricate, layered. Much love, much care, and about 16 hours a day for so many, many weeks (months?) went into the making and delivery of it. We work hard for our patrons. In addition, we are not even certain of the quality of the files out there are like but we do know that the official version (out on OCT 20/21 worldwide) is of the utmost quality, mastered by the great Bob Ludwig. The sleeve and lyric book in the packaged version are also very cool so we really do trust that you’ll pick it up when it is released formally.

Eternally Grateful,
THE DEARS

The Dears Tour Dates:
September
30 Waterloo, ON – Starlight Room

October
1 Hamilton, ON – The Casbah
2 Montreal, QC – Masonic Temple
9 Toronto, ON – Music Gallery
10 Toronto, ON – Music Gallery
21 Boston, MA – Great Scott
22 Hoboken, NJ – Maxwell’s #
23 New York, NY – Hiro Ballroom #
24 Chicago, IL – Metro *
25 Madison, WI – Majestic *
27 Denver, CO – Bluebird *
28 Aspen, CO – Belly Up *
30 Los Angeles, CA – Key Club *

November
1 San Diego, CA – Belly Up *
3 San Francisco, CA – The Independent *
5 Portland, OR – Berbati’s *
6 Seattle, WA – Neumo’s *

# = w/ EULOGIES

* = w/ Secret Machines