Let's be realistic. If we get disappointed by a lack of album, it's our own damn fault. We shouldn't decide when a good time will be. I think it's pretty safe to say we'll buy it whenever it comes out anyway. Life goes on. Be glad they're still making music and that they're still assuring us that it's on its way.
I get impatient sure, but then I remember all the cool stuff that's going on elsewhere and I forget about it completely.
I'd rather be off doing other stuff and have the album be a pleasant surprise when it arrives. I'd much less like being the guy watching the box every day pounding his fist, and then when it arrives says "FINALLY, IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!" only to then say "THIS IS WHAT THEY MADE ME WAIT FOR?".
I'm not interested in being the first to know about it, I'm not interested in being the first guy with the news, I'm not interested in being the first to purchase it, I don't even mind being the last guy who gets around to it.
All I know is that I will buy it when it arrives, and I will enjoy it.
There's really no need for cynicism, or fist clenching, or hair pulling (or any virtual equivalent). There's plenty to enjoy while you wait, I'm sure you could find a band you like more even.
I'm just going to kick back and relax, and not worry about it anymore.
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