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i don't really care all that much. it's whatever they want to make at this point, and i'll be onboard i suppose. if tom is surrendering to that sort-of simple california style, it wouldn't be very surprising. his demos album proved, as did his attitude with blink in the years since 2005, that he views it as a "nursery rhyme" cash machine with little value requiring minimal effort (the important work goes on elsewhere). travis and mark proved they only want to write within the retro pop-punk style -- or have others write it for them -- on the last two albums. i'm hopeful with what tom has posted that there are things to appreciate about the new music that are more interesting and exploratory, things in the vein of untitled/neighborhoods, on the new record. EDGING didn't really give me that impression, though. but whatever it is, i'll be happy to buy it and support it. i think it's only right they're back together again, and if it's not quite my cup of tea, what do i care now? it's what THEY want to make. i've got the old albums.

The hook should be ‘if you’re fucked up we’re to blame’ about how old people have fucked the planet for the kids. I usually charge for my great ideas so you’re all very lucky.

Stop, don't ruin this moment for me. Until the album comes out, I'll remain convinced that they're making the kind of music they like without the need to pander to the MGK crowd.

It’ll be awful. This album is going to be a pile of shit I can sense it. I reckon Tom has completely sold out and has caved into to Mark’s pop punk nonsense.

It needed to happen. Even if it's silly or not the best songs, it's a good sign imo. Can't deny, I'm excited for it, cheese or not.

Oh God that both excites and concerns me

It’s going to be great guys chill.

Tom probably just needs the cash. He went through a divorce, started a novel company that had a large staff of highly qualified (expensive) people that consistently operates at a loss, and already sold off his rights to the blink discography years ago. He’s hurtin

Part of me has that feeling as well. While I'll take the overall excitement and moments here and there, I am getting that vibe about it all. It's a happy ending, but the music won't be that great. Edging and what they've been saying/doing kind of points to that. Only working with their friends kind of gives me hope. I'm just hoping for 2 killer tracks is my expectation.

Yeah that's a tough one 😂

Hmm yeah I don't have any ill will toward bands like Neck Deep, but I just feel like I heard more than my fill of songs that sound exactly like that between about 2004-2007.

I’ll be banning you before then. Your last post will be Monday 1:45pm AEDST

I also have this same sneaking suspicion. Maybe Tom just wanted an easy life and acquiesced to Mark and Travis, didn't want the awkardness again. Gonna make me cry for some Neighbourhoods

Aaron just posted anthem pt. 3 is getting mixed