12th album rumors and speculation

[tragabigzanda]

Remember when they were pumping up Riot Act as some of the best stuff Mike has played and he got like 3 solos over 15 songs?

Cropduster (kind of)
Ghost (two solos unless stone takes one?)
I Am Mine (Dodge Ram solo)
You Are (atmospheric color)
Get Right
Help, Help
Half Full
All or None


Lots of great work in there

[Farmer John]

Some of the best parts of Gigaton are when they let Mike go nuts. Like on Take the Long Way or the SBWM bridge.

[spike]

Interesting how Mike said he's "sad" about not being able to rip solos on the last few records...And how there's sort of a slow, low-key drip of comments over the last few years that indicates they recognize they've been resting on their laurels.

How long until one of them just says flat out "Lightning Bolt sucked"?

Which is weird, because I remember him saying he was also into doing less leads. That may’ve been two decades ago though.

[spike]

Ed also sings about your inability to deny him.

He’s addressing a tasty wave.

[bodysnatcher]

We’ve hit the part of the pre-album excitement cycle where we all believe what Mike says. Happens every time.

[96583UP]

Who wins in death match: Dodge Ram Solo (I am Mine) or Regional Ford Dealership Commercial (Never Destination)

[LetMeSleep]

Has there been any mention of date or anything concrete?

[liebzz]

Remember when they were pumping up Riot Act as some of the best stuff Mike has played and he got like 3 solos over 15 songs?

Cropduster (kind of)
Ghost (two solos unless stone takes one?)
I Am Mine (Dodge Ram solo)
You Are (atmospheric color)
Get Right
Help, Help
Half Full
All or None


Lots of great work in there

Right up there with Reach Down and November Hotel, right? (Sorry feeling a bit of sarcasm this morning).

[tommy]

Reach Down kinda sucks

[epilogue]

Has there been any mention of date or anything concrete?

"Definitely some time next year"

[tragabigzanda]

Remember when they were pumping up Riot Act as some of the best stuff Mike has played and he got like 3 solos over 15 songs?

Cropduster (kind of)
Ghost (two solos unless stone takes one?)
I Am Mine (Dodge Ram solo)
You Are (atmospheric color)
Get Right
Help, Help
Half Full
All or None


Lots of great work in there

Right up there with Reach Down and November Hotel, right? (Sorry feeling a bit of sarcasm this morning).

I’d put his work on Get Right and All or None on the top shelf

[liebzz]

All or None and Half Full are songs where he really shines. The rest never left the impression to me that he was all that essential to the song.

[rick malone]

Around Election Day 2024.

[Jaeti]

We’ve hit the part of the pre-album excitement cycle where we all believe what Mike says. Happens every time.

lol

[wease]

We’ve hit the part of the pre-album excitement cycle where we all believe what Mike says. Happens every time.

It’s funny because it’s true.

[Coach]

May 2024

[Tj]

This will be a special guest album. It's the new way for these legacy acts, and Andrew does this on every record. So who will it be. Here's my wish list
Steve Martin
Kenny G
Lindsey Buckingham

[96583UP]

bro Kenny G can play

[tommy]

Imagine how sad Mike would be if they let Lindsay solo on a few songs.

[wease]

Imagine how sad Mike would be if they let Lindsay solo on a few songs.

He’d be sad because he’d be outclassed