Angels And Expectations

[Frank Giaramita]

According to HitsDailyDouble.com (www.hitsdailydouble.com), Angels And Airwaves (www.angelsandairwaves.com)' debut album, We Don't Need To Whisper, is expected to scan between 135-145k copies in it's first week. Read below for more details.
Angels On The Airwaves: Angels & Airwaves, the new band formed by blink-182’s Tom DeLonge, looks like a Schur thing. We Don’t Need To Whisper, the first release for former Geffen President Jordan Schur’s Suretone Records label, is already exceeding sales expectations after its release last Tuesday, with forecasts between 135-145k, which would make it a strong candidate for a Top 5 debut on next week’s chart. The critically acclaimed album has profited from a strong set-up as its first single, “The Adventure,” scores strong rotations at MTV, MTV2 (where it entered the “Elite Eight”) and Fuse, while residing in the Top 5 at Modern Rock radio. A tour with Taking Back Sunday is slated for late June.

[Shatter_Glass]

Hmmmmm number '2' or '3' maybe? those damned Dixie Chicks got to be number one.....

[xearlynovemberx]

i can listen to this album over and over

[RememberFminus]

rad fucking records. congrats tom thanks for getting me into music and thanks for making a movement for all things positive.

[rendetta ved]

I found We Don't Need To Whisper in a cd shop a day before it was supposed to be released ... So I spazed out and bought it.

[Nolessthanblink]

i can listen to this album over and over

:ernaehrun Cheers! I feel ya man... I listen to this album over and over while I play Halo... and I own! : )

[xearlynovemberx]

:ernaehrun Cheers! I feel ya man... I listen to this album over and over while I play Halo... and I own! : )

when i get my dsl fixed we should halo it up

[Jamie Pham]

yeah i hope they make it up there too

[Shatter_Glass]

++++++vibes+++++++

[Nolessthanblink]

when i get my dsl fixed we should halo it up

That's cool... if you feel like getting owned! ;) Just gimme the gamertag sometime! When's it gonna be fixed ya think?

[mikearduini9]

this albums great, but with it leaking, i just dont see it selling that much

[dontfront]

this albums great, but with it leaking, i just dont see it selling that much

I dunno sir... I think just out of pure curiosity of all the Blink fans (who are everywhere around the world and wanna hear everything Tom ever does) the album will sell a bunchhh.

[El_Jeffe]

Hmmmmm number '2' or '3' maybe? those damned Dixie Chicks got to be number one.....

haha i love those girls
can't wait till their album hits our waters

[Fading Elysium]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."

[crit]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."

..........what?

[swizzle]

it deserves to be in the top 5 at least

[Nolessthanblink]

..........what?

He's trying to make fun of Tom DeLonge but just ended up looking like a cock-sucking son of a bitch instead... :redfngr:

[paperfist]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."

fucking vice mother fucking cunt shut up.

[FrankMareno]

Im still waiting for it from my pre-order hopefully today if not I guess i do have the right to download it lol.

[Frank Giaramita]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

[morte]

I love it. I don't like how Tom is acting though, but the album is awesome. Hope they come to Europe again and maybe Spain too, as Blink never came here.

[_all_star_me_]

congratulaitions to him. doesnt thats surpass blink last record first week sales?

[weworemasks]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."

what the fuck are you smoking? stfu.

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

i was thinking the same thing. oh well i like this album.

[Tony Pascarella]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.I think a lot of it is just people talking shit on the internet for the sake of talking shit. That's why some average bands with endless potential get beaten down here by readers just for the hell of it.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of the AvA album, but I'm definitely going to spin it some more and see if it clicks.

[wtfemokid]

i can listen to this album over and over
meeee tooo. it's like i can't stop.

[nicolerork]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.


I still think the album is so-so and Tom's still an egotistical maniac. My opinions have stayed the same.

[wtfemokid]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.
i didn't have the album then so i didn't post. but i have it now, and i like it a lot.

[Imallout007]

i think tom is going a bit nuts, but i like the album it pleasently surprised me. Now i am waiting for +44 to come out.

[PopPunkKid]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."


Wow, I guess I'm the only person that actually laughed at this then? I love AvA but I still found this funny :D

[maledixtion]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."
...d-do you...uh...what?!

[ColourandShape]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

Dude different people posted in the other threads, its not the same 30 kids posting every time

[Nate_RAWKS]

Yes!!! http://www.yelims.com/IPB/Invision-Board-France-266.gif

This makes me very happy, i love everything about this album and what Tom is trying to do.

Amazing live show too.

[HashHolly]

eh, i tried my best to get into this band, thought the adventure was an awsome song but the cd as a whole gets boring and repeatitive after a few spins, oh, and Tom IS a fucking nutjob....

[Adeniz19]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."hahaha i don't know why everyone was so uptight about this comment but it made me laugh

[straylighthaste]

i love this cd soooo damn much. seriously, everyone should try sitting in their room at night with the lights off (like Tom suggested) or outside with the stars...it really does something to you. i'm never letting go of this cd as long as i live.

[sweetforever]

this cd has grown on me immensly (sp?) I get "The Adventure" stuck in my head all the time. " A Little's Enough" is the best song on the cd IMO

[grendel20]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

People usually only reply to posts to which they agree with; That, or those they severely disagree with. I guess that leaves alot of room open, though.

[scottharr27]

think about all the people that have downloaded this album illegally as well... especially since the album was leaked by tom himself before AVA's first show..

[jaboonta]

this cd is awesome

[Drum182]

I love AvA. The cd is so well written I honestly believe it's a piece of art and a modern day recording marvel. I do understand why people may say that the cd get's repetitive. For me... It doesn't do that at all but I do understand where people are coming from. I don't view the cd as repetitive. I view it as a fluid adventure (I thank you)... I don't think Tom is crazy either! He is just confident in his album. I'm recording my own cd right now and I find myself saying the same things. It's not an ego and it's not for record sales. He is truley is excited about doing something new, original, and good. Also, I like his voice against the music. I think it sounds different and better than anything else out there as far as an overall sound goes. Also, people who criticize his lyrics... I think the lyrics are great as well. The message and the symbolism is way better than 99 percent of the indie bands I see on this site. People just want to hate this album because it's Tom. It was cool to hate Tom when he was in Blink and people want to hate him now as well. But, what happened? The album came out and everyone's opinions are starting to change. We Don't Need to Whisper is an exceptional CD

- Also... I've seen them live 5 times! Tom has been sick recently and his voice hasn't been as good. I do admit he is not a strong live singer but he is becoming more consistent. They put on an amazing show!

[Ambien]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

I've never commented on Tom in any AVA discussions I've tried to talk more about the music and I know the more I've listened to the album the more I like it so it has went from a so-so album to a great album for me.

[singthblues]

i reread that interview with tom posted in the last AvA thread, the album is alright, and he is becoming the tom cruise of music, as far as ridiculousness goes

[Ambien]

i reread that interview with tom posted in the last AvA thread, the album is alright, and he is becoming the tom cruise of music, as far as ridiculousness goes

Well if Tom Cruise was making good movies like Tom is making albums in my opinion....then it would be a different story

[atticus_timmah]

has anyone listened to the album the way Delonge instructed?

..... with a "smoke" blazing


Life makes sense

[Shatter_Glass]

i didn't have the album then so i didn't post. but i have it now, and i like it a lot.

Ditto.

[KetchupMan36]

The album is kind of like floating on a marshmallow cloud that's rising up to heaven. Then when you're there you wanna play billiards, but God's like "no man there are no billiard in heaven" and you're all "man, heaven sucks."

hahaha. i'm probably the only one who got the reference to a PBF comic.

[moore182]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.
Yeha...I thought this thread was going to have more negative comments.
But, I'm glad to see people coming around...I love the album.

[zizou1790]

135k for a bands debut NOT BAD

[YourMusicSucks]

It's grown on me. His ego is well-placed.

The distraction is my current fav.

[Frank Giaramita]

Dude different people posted in the other threads, its not the same 30 kids posting every time
It doesn't matter whether it is or isn't the same people posting in every thread. Usually 30 people, who all generally feel the same way about something, represent what most people as a whole think. Just like when companies take polls/surveys for their products they don't ask the entire population to take part in the poll, they simply ask a large group of people to represent a whole.

Whether these 30 users are different than the users in the other threads or not is completely irrelevant to the previous consensus that was reached.

[KEB182]

has anyone listened to the album the way Delonge instructed?

..... with a "smoke" blazing


Life makes sense


definatly dude. no lights, a joint...or two...and this album....amazing.

[xearlynovemberx]

meeee tooo. it's like i can't stop.

i like this way more than i liked boxcar

[drew-is-cool]

i hope this record goes number one...

It wont. But how stellar would that be? Blink never had a number one record...

[Jim182]

The AVA cd is amazing...everyone that says that Tom is nuts is stupid and Blink did have a #1 record (Take off your pants and jacket)

[JunkBondTrader]

sorry but this cd is a steaming pile of shit in my opinion. ive listened to it a few times....its absolutely terrible one of the worst cds i have heard in some time. total borefest and tom delonge is one of the worst lyricists ever.....and he cant sing so that doesnt help either.

[Blared]

He was kidding with half the things he said. This album is fucking amazing. They're so intense live. You really have to see them. This album fucking rocks. I love Blink, but I like Angels and Airwaves just as much. Blink, despite what many say, could never have done this. I'm letting of Blink and hoping for a sort of reunion some day. Right now, I wanna see Blink as seperate artists beacuse I think that Mark and Tom could both do better that way. They both became leaders in Blink and it's obvious that each has a different plan. This album deserves more praise. Oh, wow, there I said it.

[DaveHallow]

This album is the most average thing i have ever heard. I cannot believe that this was hyped to be fantastic and now i am given 10 tracks of music that makes me go err... I can't see my opinion changing either. I actually got angry when i listened to this album cos i had been promised something awesome and got delivered a bland album. I was so friggin pissed off at Tom for all the promises and the big let down. Its like being promised a motorbike for christmas and then finding out what you really get is a 2 year olds drawing of a motorbike.

[lbc182]

i play it over and over and over again too.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Just an observation: It's so weird how a group of peoples' opinions on an album can collectively change in a matter of days - Last week everyone was saying how "so-so" the album was and how much they wish Tom would revive Blink 182 and this week everyone is expressing how much they love it. In addition to the sudden change of opinion on the album, there also seems to be a sudden change of opinion on Tom. In the last AVA thread I posted, everyone was bashing Tom by calling him an "ego-maniac" and saying things like "He's lost his mind", "Tom is a complete nutjob now", while in this thread the one person that made a negative comment about Tom is the minority and the one who was singled out... I'm curious to see what next week's consensus is.

My thoughts exactly. I'm really enjoying the album so far. I don't see why a bunch of people are dissing tom. You have to admire his ambition for AVA.

[mm30]

This CD is not anything groundbreaking, but guess what everything has been done before. At least it's not another screamo record, or a fuckin record that sounds like Fall Out Boy. I love this cd. They are a great live band.