Disconnect - "Planned Obsolescence" [2014]

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Erich O'Dell:  guitars, bass, keyboards, voices
Brian Eschrich:  drums, percussion

CDBaby:  http://cdbaby.com/cd/disconnect6

iTunes Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/planned-obsolescence/id878102397

Amazon MP3 download:  http://www.amazon.com/Planned-Obsolescence-Disconnect/dp/B00KJEM154/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1401231415&sr=8-2&keywords=disconnect+planned+obsolescence

Our newest album is entitled "Planned Obsolescence" and was released on May 9th, 2014. It's a bit more eclectic than our prior work, yet we remain hopeful we can gain some new listeners as we continue to expand our sound.  Although we are still part of the 'Crossover Prog' category here at PA, we feel our sound has evolved into a mish-mosh of heavy prog, eclecic prog, and a little space rock thrown in for fun.

As we have come to feel at home here at PA, we decided to let the PA community have the first opportunity to hear "Planned Obsolescence".   

Prog Archives on our artist page:  http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100

As we are entirely self-funded, we try to keep our operating costs as low as possible.  For that reason we prefer to not distribute physical CDs for the purpose of reviews.  That said, we have posted a high-quality MP3 rip of the album (at 320kbps), which you may download from Mediafire for review purposes:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/n38wvapou4a81d5/Disconnect_-_Planned_Obsolescence.zip

For those of you who obsess over lossless audio quality, we are also willing to provide a separate lossless FLAC download link (with 100% EAC rip) on request - this will allow those listeners/reviewers to hear the album in lossless format if they so choose.  If interested in a lossless copy, please send me a PM and a link will be provided for you.

.....and those individuals who really, really absolutely must have a physical CD copy for review - just send a PM and we will get one out to you.   

Our Prog Archives artist profile:   http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100

And you can also check us out on the web at the following:

Official website:  http://www.disconnecttheband.com

CDBaby Artist Portal site: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Disconnect

Bandcamp:  http://disconnectprog.bandcamp.com/album/planned-obsolescence

MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/disconnecttheband

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Disconnect/208219292550441

"Planned Obsolescence" is an album nearly 2 years in the making.  We spent more than twice the amount of time on this album than any prior release....so we are hoping the effort pays off.

Many thanks in advance for taking the time to listen to & review our music.  

Edited by Disconnect - June 26 2014 at 07:47

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Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Topic: Disconnect - "Planned Obsolescence" [2014] Posted: May 12 2014 at 07:09
	Erich O'Dell: guitars, bass, keyboards, voices Brian Eschrich: drums, percussion CDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/disconnect6 iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/planned-obsolescence/id878102397 Amazon MP3 download: http://www.amazon.com/Planned-Obsolescence-Disconnect/dp/B00KJEM154/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1401231415&sr=8-2&keywords=disconnect+planned+obsolescence Our newest album is entitled "Planned Obsolescence" and was released on May 9th, 2014. It's a bit more eclectic than our prior work, yet we remain hopeful we can gain some new listeners as we continue to expand our sound. Although we are still part of the 'Crossover Prog' category here at PA, we feel our sound has evolved into a mish-mosh of heavy prog, eclecic prog, and a little space rock thrown in for fun. As we have come to feel at home here at PA, we decided to let the PA community have the first opportunity to hear "Planned Obsolescence". Prog Archives on our artist page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100 As we are entirely self-funded, we try to keep our operating costs as low as possible. For that reason we prefer to not distribute physical CDs for the purpose of reviews. That said, we have posted a high-quality MP3 rip of the album (at 320kbps), which you may download from Mediafire for review purposes: http://www.mediafire.com/download/n38wvapou4a81d5/Disconnect_-_Planned_Obsolescence.zip For those of you who obsess over lossless audio quality, we are also willing to provide a separate lossless FLAC download link (with 100% EAC rip) on request - this will allow those listeners/reviewers to hear the album in lossless format if they so choose. If interested in a lossless copy, please send me a PM and a link will be provided for you. .....and those individuals who really, really absolutely must have a physical CD copy for review - just send a PM and we will get one out to you. Our Prog Archives artist profile: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100 And you can also check us out on the web at the following: Official website: http://www.disconnecttheband.com CDBaby Artist Portal site: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Disconnect Bandcamp: http://disconnectprog.bandcamp.com/album/planned-obsolescence MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/disconnecttheband Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Disconnect/208219292550441 "Planned Obsolescence" is an album nearly 2 years in the making. We spent more than twice the amount of time on this album than any prior release....so we are hoping the effort pays off. Many thanks in advance for taking the time to listen to & review our music. Edited by Disconnect - June 26 2014 at 07:47

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: May 27 2014 at 17:59
	Updated original post with our new Amazon.com link. Hoping to see more ratings/reviews from the community.

onedropper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 29 2010 Status: Offline Points: 20	Posted: June 06 2014 at 20:58
	Just for the halibut, we've decided to update the Bandcamp download to that neato 'Name Your Price' option. What the hell, we ain't getting rich crafting 20 minute songs... That being said, feel free to pay anyway! :)

Aldebaran_Well Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: May 25 2010 Location: Athens,Greece Status: Offline Points: 27	Posted: June 08 2014 at 15:03
	In the list of the bands I want to check out, anyway!
	Some men are hunting hawks,some men are busy bees, some louder than a storm,others silent as the trees, but we're all dressed up as one,noone stands out in the crowd, We're strangers in this town.

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: June 15 2014 at 07:19
	The new album is now available via streaming audio on Aural Moon: http://auralmoon.com/ Selections from "Planned Obsolescence" will also be featured on an upcoming edition of "New Moon On Monday", details will be posted once the dates are verified.

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: June 26 2014 at 07:48
	As my colleague pointed out in a prior post, "Planned Obsolescence" is also available on Bandcamp - it's even set up with the lovely 'name your own download price' feature (though he neglected to include a link): http://disconnectprog.bandcamp.com/album/planned-obsolescence Still hoping to see more reviews/ratings from the PA community. Thanks! Edited by Disconnect - June 26 2014 at 07:50

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: July 07 2014 at 07:46
	Disconnect is once again being featured on Aural Moon's "New Moon On Monday" program tonight (July 7th). This week's show will feature some of the 'deeper' tracks from 'Planned Obsolescence'. Here are the broadcast schedules for the NMOM show this week: Monday 7/7: 9pm EST - 11pm EST Wednesday 7/9: 1pm EST - 3pm EST Friday 7/11: 5am EST - 7am EST http://auralmoon.com/ Tune in and check it out....

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: August 03 2014 at 10:00
	Still hoping to get more reviews/ratings from the community - download links for a high-quality MP3 rip of the new album are available in my first post. We also have a lossless FLAC link which I can provide. If you prefer a physical disc instead, send me a PM. Thanks!

Disconnect Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Status: Offline Points: 280	Posted: November 11 2014 at 16:21
	Hoping to get some more reviews before year's end if we can - we still have the free mp3 and FLAC download links available. If interested in a physical disc, please PM me and I'll get a copy in the mail. Thanks...

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24429	Posted: November 11 2014 at 16:39
	Nice to see another New Jersey band! I have bookmarked your Bandcamp page, and will listen to the album as soon as possible.

micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46833	Posted: November 11 2014 at 16:58
	^ I tell ya darlin' there is something in the water up there. nice reviews of the previous album I see. I'll take a listen this evening. I'm not an audiosnob so bandcamp will work for me.
	The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip