Jan Backing Track Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 I think 1 more album after this and a small tour at most. I'm not seeing this longevity thing. It feels like a glorious return and finale. They'll have enough money to retire after this tour my guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ182 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Before this tour I never would have guessed they could have a run into their 50s and beyond as a live band. But clearly they have turned things around in a HUUUUGE way and their live show is (arguably) the best it's ever been. They sound incredible, it's fun, they genuinely *look* good which makes a difference as these bands hit their 40s/50s, and people from all walks of life are coming out of the woodwork to be a part of it all. They're absolutely killing it. If the album is awesome and spawns even more legitimate hits, the sky is the limit for them as one of the best kind of "aging bands" for their generation. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 I don't see this as a final tour or final album. Mark & Travis literally are blink for life. Whether that's with or without Tom, they'll both continue to be in blink. I think it'll mean more breaks in between album releases if it's with Tom though as Tom will have his usual projects like AVA and the TTS stuff. Mark will probably have side things like Simple Creatures and Travis will continue producing pop punk albums for rappers. Their kids are adults now and living their own lives. It's like how they were back in 1992-02 before they became dads. Becoming parents changed the dynamics of the band (along with BCR and other shit obviously). Blink seem to be a healthy band again. This is nothing like the reunion era and Neighborhoods era. Tom seems like he's in a happy marriage with a wife that seems supportive. Mark's wife has always been supportive and Travis also seems to be super content. All three dudes are living their best lives again. The energy and vibes are just way too good for it to be one last hurrah for them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thongrider Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, Rickay said: My dad just went to see Beautiful South and he’s in his 60s. I plan on still seeing blink at that age. If there’s money on the table and they’re getting along then they’ll keep playing. Well, fuck me, that sounds like a good time. Spoiler Or have me, for the PG version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thongrider Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, boxelder said: i don't think they have to fully retire if they don't want to. as long as travis can keep playing the way he does (or alter it somewhat over time with age), and the members stay healthy why shouldn't they? descendents still playing. big rock stars in their 70s and 80s still going out. even those who retire do one-off shows or small weekend runs. as long as things stay right i think we'll see plenty of the band for the rest of our lives. When they turn 70 they need to put "Grandpa" into the set. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, thongrider said: When they turn 70 they need to put "Grandpa" into the set. That would be self-referencing then - fans to Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worst poster here Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Invaluable Nonbinosaur said: What if there isn’t one? I get a final vibe with this tour, being world wide and all. With how Tom manages his finances and TTS, I feel pretty confident that they will continue touring. They missed out on a lot of prime years given the multiple breakups, pandemic, etc that they probably are motivated to keep the gravy train going. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Watcher Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Yeah I don’t get how anyone can have a “feeling” that this is the last hurrah for blink. That’s not a feeling, it’s just pessimism. Which, to be fair, is completely warranted with this band. But there’s been literally no indication from anyone in the blink camp that this is their last tour and/or album. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Ghent said: What is everyone just supposed to hole up and watch Fox News from the recliner until they die once they hit 50? lol I meant like … we are getting fucking old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worst poster here Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 So today is the day right? Where’s the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Maybe the last recording session is them fixing something they wrote/rewrote while on tour? Would make sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, The Watcher on the Wall said: Yeah I don’t get how anyone can have a “feeling” that this is the last hurrah for blink. That’s not a feeling, it’s just pessimism. Which, to be fair, is completely warranted with this band. But there’s been literally no indication from anyone in the blink camp that this is their last tour and/or album. Probably an underlying desire for them to end from the hater type fans as well. I kind of view this era as a new beginning myself. It’s the first time since the early 2000s that they haven’t hated each other lol. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ghent said: Probably an underlying desire for them to end from the hater type fans as well. I kind of view this era as a new beginning myself. It’s the first time since the early 2000s that they haven’t hated each other lol. After reading that Tom travelled and spent like 4-5 days per week with them for recording I did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit me up Jans ex Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 I thought we were supposed to get a single today? Everyone was so sure lmfao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarJarBlinks Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 32 minutes ago, twentytwenty said: After reading that Tom travelled and spent like 4-5 days per week with them for recording I did too. where did you read this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 minute ago, JarJarBlinks said: where did you read this? I don't remember, it was from Aaron though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Coight Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Guess the benefits of having to wait 14 months for the show I bought tickets for is that by that time it could we be a tour with a few new songs thrown in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worst poster here Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, High Value Cum said: Guess the benefits of having to wait 14 months for the show I bought tickets for is that by that time it could we be a tour with a few new songs thrown in. Oh sweet summer child, has Blink ever really toured new songs? Maybe NH. I don’t recall them touring much of California and I believe the abandoned NINE to remarket it as an Enema reunion tour? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Coight Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Worst poster here said: Oh sweet summer child, has Blink ever really toured new songs? Maybe NH. I don’t recall them touring much of California and I believe the abandoned NINE to remarket it as an Enema reunion tour? https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/blink182/2018/pearl-concert-theater-at-palms-casino-resort-las-vegas-nv-4b962f0a.html 7 Cali/deluxe songs here. Just under 1/3 of the set all new. As you said they did it with neighbourhoods too. When I saw them in 2013 here it was first shows after Dogs Eatjng Dogs ep and we got 3 of those songs plus neighbourhoods songs. Im not expecting a set full of new songs but by February next year the album should be well and truly out with a few singles released too. Wouldn’t be too surprising to get edging + a few of those at the shows next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit me up Jans ex Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, High Value Cum said: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/blink182/2018/pearl-concert-theater-at-palms-casino-resort-las-vegas-nv-4b962f0a.html 7 Cali/deluxe songs here. Just under 1/3 of the set all new. As you said they did it with neighbourhoods too. When I saw them in 2013 here it was first shows after Dogs Eatjng Dogs ep and we got 3 of those songs plus neighbourhoods songs. Im not expecting a set full of new songs but by February next year the album should be well and truly out with a few singles released too. Wouldn’t be too surprising to get edging + a few of those at the shows next year. Damn that’s a pretty good set list right there. Didn’t realize they ever played Parking Lot live. All Hail Parking Lot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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