http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000837904 DMB Takes A 'Stand' On New Album Dave Matthews Band has christened its new album "Stand Up," which will be released May 10 via RCA. First single "American Baby" will premiere at midnight tomorrow (March 15) exclusively via AOL Music's First Listen initiative. "Stand Up" was previewed for a select crowd last night in DMB's Charlottesville, Va., home base. The album is the follow-up to 2002's "Busted Stuff," which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 1.9 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. DMB has given fans a peak into the sessions via video clips on a dedicated new album Web site. The latest posting shows the band working through an up-tempo new song with an acoustic guitar lead in the vein of the early hit "Satellite." "This is one of the best experiences ever we've had in the studio," bassist Stefan Lessard says. "Things happened so organically and I think we've really captured the essence of what makes us gel so well as a band." Although a track list has not yet been confirmed, among the songs expected to make the final cut are the vocal harmony-laden "Dream Girl," "Stolen Away," "Smooth Ride," "Hello Again," "Joy Ride," "Die Trying" and "Old Dirt Road." As previously reported, DMB will embark on its annual summer tour beginning June 1 in Maryland Heights, Mo. The first Australian dates of the group's career begin March 21 in Melbourne. -- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
So, RM95, do I finally win that bet that Busted Stuff would be DMB's worst selling studio album to date?
I knew you'd post this when I read the article. I'm counting Remember Two Things as a studio album, so no.
Looking forward to the album. Outside of the big singles i didn't listen to much DMB, but the last two months or so i've been hooked. I used an old thread from the board as a guide and you guys were dead on. The single hits AOL Music at Midnight can't wait.
Yeah, if you have AOL you can sample an online stream of it. Just go to the music section. I'm going to try and rip it. If i'm able to i'd be more than happy to send it to those who want to hear it.
I don't have AOL, so I can't do it. giff@corp.swirve.com is my e-mail if you're able to get it...you'd be my favorite person ever.
Because I'm a nice guy, RM95, here is an internet link to the first listen site: http://music.channel.aol.com/franchise/firstlisten.adp And, just to remember the details of the bet: http://bbs.clutchcity.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37799 You guys can make the donation to the tip jar in my name.
the chorus has a Police-y sound to it. not a great song, but according to Waldo, this is the type of album i've been wanting them to release since i got into them about 4 years ago. i want to hear some of that happy up-beat Dave from UTTAD and Crash. i'll definitely be picking it up when it "drops."
I agree, its an ok song but doesn't strike me as a 1st single. I've read the same thing you just mentioned so i look forward to hearing the rest.
The song is OK. I think it'll sound better on the CD. What you have to remember is that the singles are generally the worst songs on the album, at least IMO. Nothing beats the album cover though. MadMax, have you seen it? It's awesome!!
