I'm all for the new album to come out in the summer, but going by experience, I won't believe it until I've got it in my hands - or got the order number from a catalogue or its online equivalent. It would be a good business move to put it out in summer, so there is still some time left to spread the word for increasing sales in the build-up to the holiday period.
Regarding the UTS album, on 1st listen, it felt like a disappointment for me, but by now, it's almost closed the gap to OOTC. "Down On Rodeo" and "Someone's Gotta Change Your Mind" are excellent. The vocal effects he uses on the newer recordings seem like just the continuation of a trend that was already recognizable as developing on the OOTC album, and I like them very much. They give these songs a quirky edge, which I enjoy. "It Was You" and my personal choice for 1st single, "Show You How", excel at this.
If the new one is going to be a rock album, I'm all for the inclusion of "Twist Of Fate". "Deep Dense" is sweet, too. I guess every GOS demo got their admirers amongst Lindsey's fans. These song sketches are like "old friends", so jumping at the chance and releasing them would be beneficial.
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