Who is NOT listening to the CD until it's released?

[MarkInStl]

I am dying to hear the entire CD today. I am so happy everyone is loving it and I hope Stevie is getting word that the fans are so happy with it. I would love to see this inspire her to keep recording.

When TISL was leaked I listened to the songs. When I went to buy the CD at midnight it didnt feel as special for me. I decided then I would never do that again. It's so difficult to not listen especially with all these glowing reviews but I am gonna be stong and hold out for 3 May.

So happy to read all this praise for her new songs!

I CAN'T WAIT I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Mark

[louielouie2000]

The absolute only reason I listened is because you can hear the entire album, every note. If that hadn't been the case, I would have abstained as well. Because I totally ruined TISL for myself by listening to the leaks and snippets. But I got to hear IYD from start to finish today, and it was no different than me waiting until Tuesday. I'm glad I listened to it... it was the pick me up I needed .

[MarkInStl]

Yea Louie, I tried to tell myself what you just told me too! I love to be able to slip that CD in though and open the cd booklet and drool all over the entire art package! I guess I am an old school dork that way... lol

So happy everyone that wants to hear it early has the chance. We as Stevie/Mac fans starve so much of the time.

I am sooooooooo excited!!

[Fiver]

Same here, louie, that's the only condition I had.

But, I only listened to it once (which is hard to do!) to get a first impression, now I'm going to wait for the album for any further listens.

[Macfanforever]

Me.I'll wait to the 3rd........

[olive]

I listened , , it truly is one of her better works ,

thankfully she worked with someone who knew how motivated and record her !

[Dodfather]

People need to remember that it is not wrong to be listening to it from the Rolling Stone site. It is an officially sanctioned way of distributing the music before release. Rolling Stone would not be involved in anything not approved by the record company/artist. I think it'd s bit misleading to call this a "leak" as others on the site have.

Of course I understand the above poster wanting to wait to make it more special, and each to their own, but I just hope they're not doing it out of a seeming loyalty to Stevie and the record company, especially as Stevie has been so vocal in disliking the internet. That is not the case here. I hve 2 copies (amazon.com and Warners Fan Edition) on pre-order too!

[STEVEHEDRICK]

love it! cant wait for vegas!

[jellyman10]

I'm waiting too. I want the whole thing: top-quality sound, artwork, lyrics. Gonna get a real nice bottle of wine. Might even hoover the living room.

Glad you all are hearing it how you want to, tho.

[Bandon]

The only bummer for me is that my memory of listening to the album first time will be of me sitting at work....ugh.

[CreepingDeath]

I was going to try and wait, but I have the self-control of a 2 year old when it comes to Stevie.

After one listen, it might be my favorite solo album she's ever put out.

[StandbackStevie]

I had to couldn't resist but will buying my copy at Barnes and Noble on Tuesday, and will stop by the liquor store and get some tequila and margarita mix and have a nice margarita listening to the cd with candles burning and radio cranked baby, I just so glad its out finally and it rocks.

[MarkInStl]

No, I realize that this R/S stream is totally legit and as I said I am so happy for everyone that didn't want to wait any longer. It's just a personal choice to wait until I have the CD in hand Trust me, I am so tempted but I will wait and just read everyones thoughts and further build my excitement! Love reading the reviews and seeing everyone so thrilled! I hope Stevie gets her due props on this CD from radio and award shows.

This has been an awesome day!

Mark

[SuiteShangriLa]

im listening to it now. i tried to wait...but that lasted about 30 secs. lol.
and today is my partners bday so it was my gift to him to play it for him cause ive totally converted him into a chiffonhead!
i wont post any reviews or spoilers for the people who want to wait.
but i am loving it!
and i plan on buying it from itunes when its released and ill buy another hard copy or 2 in addition to the pre order....so no worries.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

After one listen, it might be my favorite solo album she's ever put out.

Agreed. It sounds so great. I can't deal.