How serious are Blink about putting out an album?

[fElon]

I might get some shit for this, but here goes.

I just don't see it happening anytime soon. After this tour are they really going to head into the studio and write/record an album?

Usually a band does an album and then tours to support it. With Blink just getting off a huge tour, they are unlikely to tour again in the near future (next summer maybe). Which makes me think an album wouldn't be out until at least the spring of 2010.

Then you also have to look at AVA. Tom says it's still alive. If he records with Blink and does an album and tour next summer, AVA will have been gone for basically 2 years. I just don't see him letting it go that long. So will AVA come back next summer?

Then you have this new song that Blink didn't even bother to record properly and release before the tour. Which also makes me wonder how serious they are about a new album. Could they have not spent a few hours in the studio to record and release it? Of course they could have.

I don't know, I just don't see it happening right now. Seems Blink are more intent on CASHING IN (which they are doing in a big way)  on their reunion then they are about any new music coming out.

[spooky2k]

Although I see what you're getting at, I think this tour is about reinstating themselves as a band for us as much as them. By the end of it, they'll all be great friends with each other and know exactly where they all stand. Dare I say, this would make it much better and painless to record an album.

Would you like them to churn out a mediocre album or let the world know they're back, be a tight unit again, then go into the studio and record a great album?

I don't know about you but I'd prefer a great album that pushes their limits and I didn't really like over a churned out punk rock album.

[fElon]

Yeah, that's true. I can see how the tour is kind of them reinstating themselves. However it is unclear if they will still want to continue after it's over. Lets hope so.

I am just not sure an album is a priority right now and having in out in 2010 is far from a given at this point. I could see maybe 2011 if they stay together.

I just say this because Tom is still with AVA and we know how he likes his time off.

[MSandt]

A new album is not a priority at the moment. They will record it when they feel like it and a spring or summer 2010 release date sounds reasonable to me.

[fElon]

A new album is not a priority at the moment. They will record it when they feel like it and a spring or summer 2010 release date sounds reasonable to me.

I think that is optimistic.

I also feel like they are more or less doing this tour to simply cash in. Don't get me wrong it was a good show, but I have heard all the songs they played hundreds of times literally both on the CD and live.

Something new maybe? Not a chance.

When Tom played First Date you could even see the look on his face like "I can't believe I am playing this song". He rolled his eyes while he was singing it.

[Chalk Outlines]

Blink are back together for the moment, seem to be having an amazing time together and thats more than we all could have asked for 12 months ago.  They may or may not do another album - but lets just enjoy it whilst it lasts!

[Ghost]

I think that the way they are following it's the good way to do things. After 5 years with no personal contact and telling shit, the coolest and healthest way to continue blink is just re-enjoy their music, the crowd and the live shows. That's what makes a band: the connection. For me, it would have been a little weird to enter the studio having spent 5 years on the shadows.

That's the way, re-feel the whole thing and see how the things would be from now to the future. I think this tour will be inspiring aswell.

[Low Value Boy]

A new album is not a priority at the moment. They will record it when they feel like it and a spring or summer 2010 release date sounds reasonable to me.

I think that is optimistic.

I also feel like they are more or less doing this tour to simply cash in. Don't get me wrong it was a good show, but I have heard all the songs they played hundreds of times literally both on the CD and live.

Something new maybe? Not a chance.

When Tom played First Date you could even see the look on his face like "I can't believe I am playing this song". He rolled his eyes while he was singing it.

His eyes were prob just rolling because he was so hammered!

I think a tour was more of a priority, people have had no Blink for 4 years and they want to restabilish themselves as a band to the masses, they are getting lots of coverage on this tour and obviously that will help them build the hype up for when they do release a new album.

I think summer/late 2010 will be the release date, supposedly lots of songs have been demoed, lots of half finished shit here and there so maybe they are further down the writing process than we think.

Who knows, all up in the air but I have trust in Mark, Tom and Travis.

TRUST IN BLINK-182!

[1eighty2009]

A new album is not a priority at the moment. They will record it when they feel like it and a spring or summer 2010 release date sounds reasonable to me.

I think that is optimistic.

I also feel like they are more or less doing this tour to simply cash in. Don't get me wrong it was a good show, but I have heard all the songs they played hundreds of times literally both on the CD and live.

Something new maybe? Not a chance.

When Tom played First Date you could even see the look on his face like "I can't believe I am playing this song". He rolled his eyes while he was singing it.

Now ur over evaluating, thats kinda ridiculous you have no idea what was going through Tom's head when he was singing that song.

[fElon]

Yeah, you guys are right. Have to take it as it comes nad be thankful they are back together.

A new album is not a priority at the moment. They will record it when they feel like it and a spring or summer 2010 release date sounds reasonable to me.

I think that is optimistic.

I also feel like they are more or less doing this tour to simply cash in. Don't get me wrong it was a good show, but I have heard all the songs they played hundreds of times literally both on the CD and live.

Something new maybe? Not a chance.

When Tom played First Date you could even see the look on his face like "I can't believe I am playing this song". He rolled his eyes while he was singing it.

Now ur over evaluating, thats kinda ridiculous you have no idea what was going through Tom's head when he was singing that song.

It was so clear that he didn't want to play it. He was making up lyrics, doing it half assed and rolling his eyes. He has said in other interviews he could never see himself playing songs like that if Blink got back together.

[thongrider]

I actually think they seem legit about doing this. And I don't care that much about a new album, hearing up all night would be cool though.

[0rt3x]

Since their return I've my doubt about how "real blink is"..

I mean, are they all doing it because they love blink's music or might they just be doing it only for the money? Any realistic person knows that OFCOURSE they do it for the money, but I just have my doubts about how good they feel theirself in blink and if they really see recording songs together as fun moments or only as a way of getting alot of money.. Mark can write whatever on his twitter, but that's part of their marketing strategy for sure, so is his friendship with Pete Wentz.. does he really like that dude or is it a marketingstrategy to appear as friends to get alot of attention and cash cash ...

I just don't feel trust the fact that blink is 100% back and that they are again friends and love their music..

[fElon]

Since their return I've my doubt about how "real blink is"..

I mean, are they all doing it because they love blink's music or might they just be doing it only for the money? Any realistic person knows that OFCOURSE they do it for the money, but I just have my doubts about how good they feel theirself in blink and if they really see recording songs together as fun moments or only as a way of getting alot of money.. Mark can write whatever on his twitter, but that's part of their marketing strategy for sure, so is his friendship with Pete Wentz.. does he really like that dude or is it a marketingstrategy to appear as friends to get alot of attention and cash cash ...

I just don't feel trust the fact that blink is 100% back and that they are again friends and love their music..

I see what your saying.

I believe that Blink truly did make up and are doing it cause they have become friendly again. But I am sure money was a large factor into the decision obviously.

I just wonder what will happen after the tour. They will make their millions, but will they feel the need to keep the band going? Will old emotions surface? Will Tom really not fall back on AVA (the band who is suppose to change the world)? I don't really buy his sudden transformation back to his old self.

There is no doubt that Mark and Pete's relationship is a marketing gimmick. Would Mark be friends with Pete if Pete wasn't what was currently popular? Hell no.

[Chewy030]

Here's how i see things

1. They'll finish tour, they'll go back home and Tom will split his time between AVA and Blink like he was doing before.

2. AVA will release their album and dumb movie and tour with it Feb/March. The longest tour these dudes ever did was warped..So the longest i see them touring is 1-2months 1 month US and 1 month UK

3.After that Tom will come back and work on Blink.

4.Blink album will come out in the fall followed by a short US tour/TV appearances then a UK tour then doing the same tour route their on now since they like playing outdoor venues and they typically would tour UK in winter months in the past.

Also who are we to judge who mark is friends with!? we don't know them personally i think thats a pretty harsh judgement on you guys to say who or who they wouldn't be friends with.

[fElon]

Here's how i see things

1. They'll finish tour, they'll go back home and Tom will split his time between AVA and Blink like he was doing before.

2. AVA will release their album and dumb movie and tour with it Feb/March. The longest tour these dudes ever did was warped..So the longest i see them touring is 1-2months 1 month US and 1 month UK

3.After that Tom will come back and work on Blink.

4.Blink album will come out in the fall followed by a short US tour/TV appearances then a UK tour then doing the same tour route their on now since they like playing outdoor venues and they typically would tour UK in winter months in the past.

Also who are we to judge who mark is friends with!? we don't know them personally i think thats a pretty harsh judgement on you guys to say who or who they wouldn't be friends with.

So no new album?

Fall 2010 tour of UK or Fall 2009?

It's pretty obvious that Mark is friends with Pete cause of who he is. The friendship maybe totally legit, but the initial contact had to start because of financial reasons.

[Chewy030]

Here's how i see things

1. They'll finish tour, they'll go back home and Tom will split his time between AVA and Blink like he was doing before.

2. AVA will release their album and dumb movie and tour with it Feb/March. The longest tour these dudes ever did was warped..So the longest i see them touring is 1-2months 1 month US and 1 month UK

3.After that Tom will come back and work on Blink.

4.Blink album will come out in the fall followed by a short US tour/TV appearances then a UK tour then doing the same tour route their on now since they like playing outdoor venues and they typically would tour UK in winter months in the past.

Also who are we to judge who mark is friends with!? we don't know them personally i think thats a pretty harsh judgement on you guys to say who or who they wouldn't be friends with.

So no new album?

Fall 2010 tour of UK or Fall 2009?

It's pretty obvious that Mark is friends with Pete cause of who he is. The friendship maybe totally legit, but the initial contact had to start because of financial reasons.

Look at my post closer i said Blink album in the fall.Also id say fall 2010, a new blink album won't happen this year..Especially since AVA's comes out in Feb of next year.

[fElon]

Here's how i see things

1. They'll finish tour, they'll go back home and Tom will split his time between AVA and Blink like he was doing before.

2. AVA will release their album and dumb movie and tour with it Feb/March. The longest tour these dudes ever did was warped..So the longest i see them touring is 1-2months 1 month US and 1 month UK

3.After that Tom will come back and work on Blink.

4.Blink album will come out in the fall followed by a short US tour/TV appearances then a UK tour then doing the same tour route their on now since they like playing outdoor venues and they typically would tour UK in winter months in the past.

Also who are we to judge who mark is friends with!? we don't know them personally i think thats a pretty harsh judgement on you guys to say who or who they wouldn't be friends with.

So no new album?

Fall 2010 tour of UK or Fall 2009?

It's pretty obvious that Mark is friends with Pete cause of who he is. The friendship maybe totally legit, but the initial contact had to start because of financial reasons.

Look at my post closer i said Blink album in the fall.

Ah ok. It's possible.

I guess I expected more. That will be nearly 2 years after they announced a reunion.

If all this is, is a tour, then no new material until fall 2010, I have to say this was a money grab.

[NoPantsTour]

I think that the way they are following it's the good way to do things. After 5 years with no personal contact and telling shit, the coolest and healthest way to continue blink is just re-enjoy their music, the crowd and the live shows. That's what makes a band: the connection. For me, it would have been a little weird to enter the studio having spent 5 years on the shadows.

That's the way, re-feel the whole thing and see how the things would be from now to the future. I think this tour will be inspiring aswell.

I agree with this. Also I'd like to point out something I dont think anyone else on the forum has yet: When blink broke up, a big log thrown on the fire was their upcoming 2005 North American tour. I think that's why they've been focusing so hard on America since they've been back together.

Another thing is that, Mark Tom AND Travis hadn't been together in a band for years. I personally felt a little like when they went in to this tour it was as Mark Hoppus (the octopus), Tom Delonge (of Angels & Airwaves) and Travis Barker (of TRVS&DJAM and more). After seeing new videos, photos, blogs and news, not just from everywhere but from the guys themselves, i really do feel like Blink-182 is on it's way back.

Has anyone thought maybe they're recording a new live cd? They've made a lot of music since the last one. A single could accompany it's release...Another thing is that, Mark Tom AND Travis hadn't been together in a band for years. I personally felt a little like when they went in to this tour it was as Mark Hoppus (the octopus), Tom Delonge (of Angels & Airwaves) and Travis Barker (of TRVS&DJAM and more). After seeing new videos, photos, blogs and news, not just from everywhere but from the guys themselves, i really do feel like Blink-182 is on it's way back.

Has anyone thought maybe they're recording a new live cd? They've made a lot of music since the last one.

They could release a new single with it (included studio quality on the cd - like they did with man overboard, on tmt&ts).

[Chewy030]

Here's how i see things

1. They'll finish tour, they'll go back home and Tom will split his time between AVA and Blink like he was doing before.

2. AVA will release their album and dumb movie and tour with it Feb/March. The longest tour these dudes ever did was warped..So the longest i see them touring is 1-2months 1 month US and 1 month UK

3.After that Tom will come back and work on Blink.

4.Blink album will come out in the fall followed by a short US tour/TV appearances then a UK tour then doing the same tour route their on now since they like playing outdoor venues and they typically would tour UK in winter months in the past.

Also who are we to judge who mark is friends with!? we don't know them personally i think thats a pretty harsh judgement on you guys to say who or who they wouldn't be friends with.

So no new album?

Fall 2010 tour of UK or Fall 2009?

It's pretty obvious that Mark is friends with Pete cause of who he is. The friendship maybe totally legit, but the initial contact had to start because of financial reasons.

Look at my post closer i said Blink album in the fall.

Ah ok. It's possible.

I guess I expected more. That will be nearly 2 years after they announced a reunion.

If all this is, is a tour, then no new material until fall 2010, I have to say this was a money grab.

Honeslty did you guys expect a new album this year? If there was no tour i would expect an album this year. But Blink isnt the first band to get back together and not record an album and go on tour look at No Doubt and Limp Bizkit they're both doing the exact same thing. I feel this reunion is legit and we will get a new album next year.

[geno's song]

Honeslty did you guys expect a new album this year? If there was no tour i would expect an album this year. But Blink isnt the first band to get back together and not record an album and go on tour look at No Doubt and Limp Bizkit they're both doing the exact same thing. I feel this reunion is legit and we will get a new album next year.

i was expecting one before they started touring again, but i'm glad they did it the other way around. because there are a ton of blink songs i haven't heard live, and if they were to be replaced on a set list by new songs, i'd be a little upset.

i definately think an album is in store next year. hopfully they'll be finished it around september/october. maybe even sooner? that's my assumption though.