Echelon wrote:Societas X Tape was a disappointment but it served a good purpose: so we would all buy and rip copies of their favorite music, most of which is vinyl and cassette only and spread it throughout the internet. I own a bunch of it now and I'm sure several BOCdudes do too.
However, I really wish there was a message or something in it that told us something was coming and when
though I guess there was always "give it a bit longer"
I must admit, I was let down by Societas X at first.
Pre-broadcast, I assumed/hoped it would be 2 hours of unreleased BoC, so imagine my horror upon discovering it was simply a mixtape comprised of other artists' work. I kept listening out for a message/sign/announcement, but nope, it was purely a standalone mixtape.
However, once I got over the initial disappointment, I really began to appreciate it for what it was, devoid of any wild expectations. It truly is a magnificent mix - one that's up there with some of The Avalanches' legendary sets, in my opinion.
Perhaps if Warp marketed it as a mixtape beforehand, I'd have approached it with a better mindset, but I can totally understand why they kept quiet. After all, the prospect of new/unreleased Boards of Canada is definitely a good way to drive the punters in!