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Annette - Sparks album from 2013
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waterloosunset
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I wrote to the American distributor and got this rather obsequious response.

"Hello,
Thank you for your email.

Sincere apologies for the delay in getting your order out to you.

Your order is currently on hold as unfortunately we are awaiting stock. As soon as we receive the stock into our warehouse we will be sending out your order. You will receive a confirmation email once your item has been dispatched. We are truly sorry for the extended delay in dispatching your order and want to thank you for your extended patience while we sort this.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused! If you would like to cancel your order, please return via return of this email and we can sort that out for you.

Kindest regards,
Customer Service Team"

I mean, that was nice and all, but it gives me no idea when Annette is going to arrive.
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Crabby
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 3:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh that's very disheartening, particularly as you had to contact them for any information..... I don't understand why they would still be "awaiting stock" but l daresay there's some reason. But keeping you hanging about without a delivery date is more than frustrating...
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Andy M
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll try not to spoil things for those who haven't received the boxset yet, but there's two things about it worth mentioning. First, the singing is top notch - I guess with Russell and Rebecca Sjöwall involved it couldn't be anything other - and thus is better than the film soundtrack. Secondly, there's a great deal of fun to be had in seeing what was added in the film version. See what you think when you hear the demos, but what struck me most is that the recycled Sparks tunes don't appear in the original version.

Actually, there's a third noteworthy point - it's an attractive package, and Galen Johnson's artwork deserves a particular mention.
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Henry2nd
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Andy M wrote:
I'll try not to spoil things for those who haven't received the boxset yet, but there's two things about it worth mentioning. First, the singing is top notch - I guess with Russell and Rebecca Sjöwall involved it couldn't be anything other - and thus is better than the film soundtrack. Secondly, there's a great deal of fun to be had in seeing what was added in the film version. See what you think when you hear the demos, but what struck me most is that the recycled Sparks tunes don't appear in the original version.

Actually, there's a third noteworthy point - it's an attractive package, and Galen Johnson's artwork deserves a particular mention.


is there a difference to the tracks of the "unlimited" versions that were shown as Sparks demos?
Do you think it is better just because of Russell`s singing, or
do you think the music is also more "unadulterated"?

and yes, the artwork is superb!
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Boy from Holland
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Henry2nd wrote:
is there a difference to the tracks of the "unlimited" versions that were shown as Sparks demos?


"We love each other so much" is the same version, "You used to laugh" is a longer different edited version.
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Henry2nd
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for info, boy from Holland!
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Boy from Holland
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Is She Legitimate ?" is also a longer different edited version.
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Toughest Girl In Town
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 4:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really hope we'll get it online or on CD someday, it's very frustrating not being able to enjoy it.
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waterloosunset
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ordered this from the US distributor the day it was announced. I know one person in Missouri who received it two days ago. I wrote to the distributor again asking what was going on and received this answer today:

"Thank you for your email.

We are definitely getting more, we've got the units on order and they are due in any day now. Sincere apologies again for the delay, keep an eye on your inbox for a dispatch email soon.


Kind regards,
Maddy, on behalf of the customer service team."

I am just wondering how many copies they got if someone who immediately ordered it is waiting for a back order. Grrr.

[Edit: I think that I'm choosing to freak out about this in order to avoid completely freaking out about the election.]
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