next we take manhattan...london is left burning. (PLUS: TRACKLIST REVEALED! TOUR DATES COMING!)
COMRADES!!!
before we dive into the whole barrage of the past week (playing art openings, playing rock shows, making a NEW NEW MUSIC VIDEO) we gots some exclusive announcements for all y'all kickstarter-betches…
before we tell the whole wide world, we have THINGS TO TELL YOU.
"what kinds of THINGS?" you may ask…
"THEATRE IS EVIL" NOW HAS OFFICIAL RELEASE DATES!!
AND I'M GOING TO TELL YOU THE TRACKLIST. READY, BETCHES? ho my god.
on SEPTEMBER 11 (in the US of A and CANADIA) and SEPTEMBER 10 (in the UK and EUROPE) people will be able to hold this in their hands (don't worry everyone else: we'll have dates for you soon, too). the artwork process has been unusually funny lately. best buy and target (for you internationals, those are the big wal-mart like stores that everybody generally despises, but having your music there is important because people still go there to buy CDs) have told us they won't allow this naked painting on the back of the box that we'd designed...
however we are clever....and we can easily, cleverly, circumvent this nonsense by using what's called an "OBI."
if you know your japanese culture, an "obi" is the belt-like wrap that goes around a kimono.
in CD-manufacturing world, it's more like a slipcase. so we're going to give the CD...a coat.
on the coat will be a less-naked image (we're figuring out what to use TODAY...probably a detail from the painting) and once you buy the CD in a store, take it home and open it, you extract the actual CD out of it's puritan winter jacket and...NAKED.
i keep having visions of a 12-year-old boy or girl with his/her mother in best buy.
he/she is wandering through the aisles looking at CDs, picks mine up, turns it over, sees the painting detail of my arm on the back, and does not purchase the CD.
someday...i'll have my dream, with liberty and naked paintings for all. for now? puritan winter coat for the commercial release.
some people hate the cover. that makes me really happy.
and now…*DRUMROLL*
THE TRACKLIST.
ready?
ready.
as i spoke about on twitter (and maybe in a backer update too), there was concern we'd have to cut some songs.
alas, everything worked out, and i got to keep everything i wanted (in the running order i mapped out) and it's going to fit on a CD (with SECONDS to spare).
here it is:
01. Meow Meow Introduces The Grand Theft Orchestra
02. Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen)
03. The Killing Type
04. Do It with a Rockstar
05. Want It Back
06. Grown Man Cry
06. Trout Heart Replica
08. A Grand Theft Intermission
09. Lost
10. Bottomfeeder
11. The Bed Song
12. Massachusetts Avenue
13. Melody Dean (featuring David J on bass)
14. Berlin
15. Olly Olly Oxen Free
AND.
for people who've been asking about getting the CD/vinyl since the kickstarter ended…
OR you've been asking ABOUT TOUR...next week, SHIT IS ON.
we'll be launching ticket sales for the FALL TOUR (which includes a special pre-pre-sale that's going only to our mailing list) later this week. ONLY ON THE MAILING LIST...everyone else will hear AFTER it goes out to the list.
someone asked if you're automatically on the mailing list if you're a kickstarter backer…the answer is fuck no, it would be disrespectful and gross to just add you without asking.
YOU HAVE TO JOIN THE LIST YOURSELF. PLEASE, PLEASE DO IT. this is how i'll stay in touch with you forever about everything.
do it now, quick, before you get distracted, it takes about 4 seconds.
the magic link:
http://bit.ly/AFPemail
WHEN WE PUT SHOWS ON SALE, we'll also give people a chance to pre-order the standard edition of the CD/LP (bundled up with ticket sales).
i know that's not SO exciting for a lot of you since you backed the kickstarter and there's a good chance you're getting the limited edition backer-exclusive version, but in case you're not because you only ordered the digital (or you have friends who're going to want to order the CD or vinyl)…this is gonna be IT, folks. last chance to pre-order the record.
burt reynolds approves.
(that was my favorite book from the set of gift-books we bought in london.
this time, neil helped me grab all 100-or-so books for the party...we hit a shop called "any amount of books" and stripped them of their goods, filling 7 cardboard boxes.
the taxi driver who took us over to the gig was confused and helpful.)
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we also shot a NEW video with tim pope (best known for his work with THE FUCKING CURE and SOFT CELL, KAISER CHIEFS, TALK TALK and a gazillion others....go google the "sex dwarf" video, your life will never be the same).
the video we shot is for "the killing type" .... which you NOW know is TRACK 3.
(see how we tie all these loose strands together?)
SO…here are michael and jherek being fitted, the day before we went in to film:
the fancy set being prepared for us (which you all helped make a reality):
me getting make-up (photo by Ashleigh Haddad):
hour six of the shoot....
you can't deny that when you see the kinds of evil stuff we were getting up to:
the shoot was EPIC. after i write this update, i'm going to sit down and make tweaks to the rough cut.
i think you guys are going to love it.
UND
speaking of videos, here's me and michael, two days ago in NYC at cafe gitane, making set drawings & going over a script for "the bed song" video…he's directing it (he did a BANG-UP job on "polly" and we're shooting this sucker in august, while we're rehearsing the tour at bard college...):
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and now, your (mostly) spoiler-free report from the shows, in (mostly) pictures…
we once again had pre-show entertainment before people made their way in to look at the art and be (acoustically) rocked.
we stationed my cousin hugh, who's one of the top bagpipers from the isle of skye (my homeland). i shit you not.
are you allowed to say your cousin is hot? i think you're allowed if you're from scotland:
and once again, as in berlin, people came in and admired the artwork…
…eric and superkate looking casual even though they are holding the world up secretly:
…kambriel's dress, based on "the killing type":
…my "bed song" sheet art:
…and cynthia von buhler's WORKING THEREMIN painting, based on "the living room" (which is one of the b-sides from the record):
(above: square photo of the art borrowed from drmarr's instagram/shot of the guest playing the theremin by Andreas Beck)
here's a pic someone snuck of neil playing it (me?) at the opening.
i love this picture:
…after everyone had some time with the art, the music began. this is jherek and his string quartet, assembled for a pre-GTO performance:
(they were also a part of our acoustic performance)
…these unplugged shows have been so fucking good (and different/exciting/new/invigorating).
who knew a keytar could be SAD? (photo by karina c)
…………………………………………………………
two nights later (in the very same place) we returned TO ROCK.
WE ROCKED.
me showing off a painting that a girl named tiffany (@eyeseaewe) brought, unbidden, to the gallery show…(this and the previous photo via sahfenn's instagram)…ninja art:
neil, joining us for a song, with adrian stout from the tigerlillies and michael DUELING on singing saws!!! (photos by Elliott Franks)
me and my keytar. a love story.
we got a STELLAR review written by simon price (@simon_price01) in the independent on sunday, one the UK's most respected papers:
(click here to embiggen it if you wanna read)
then we slept.
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after a few days in holland with family, i'm back in NYC.
planning, plotting, readying. the other night i signed the first 400 of 4,000 art books. this is going to take a long time, but i've downloaded the deluxe-special edition re-master of george michael's "faith" and have been playing it as my book-signing mantra music. i sit in a chair, grab a book, crank the volume, and:
WELL I GUESS IT WOULD BE NICE
*sign sign sign*
IF I COULD TOUCH YOUR BODY
*sign sign sign*
I KNOW NOT EVERYBODY
*sign sign sign*
HAS GOT A BODY LIKE YOU
*sign sign sign*
....it's enjoyable. almost like dancing. except...with your hand. with a pen in it.
tomorrow i may try downloading some old thompson twins and madonna records and trying the same thing.
either way: rest easy in the fact that your books are being signed.
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LAST NIGHT we played the music hall of williamsburg (and then we do the NYC art opening, tomorrow)…and if you were actually there, you got some BIG SURPRISES.
i hope you weren't late! everyone else: more on that, soon.
from there: san francisco, los angeles, and then boston…and then…THE WORLD!!!!
once again, if you want to know where we're touring…SIGN THE fuggin' mailing list, i beg of you: http://bit.ly/AFPemail
BTW, before i go, two things…
(1) something for you from yesterday: twitvid.com/OLZJB
it's a video of me and howie kenty, recording solo piano parts into MIDI so you bitches can have sheet music!!! howie's come over and hooked me up to the piano machine for every single sheet music book i've put out. if you own a dresden dolls piano book, me and howie sat down and made the piano notes, so that the piano music reflected exactly how i'd play it myself. the "theatre is evil" book should be available right after the album comes out. (iphone manned by girlie action intern, @alexeriksen1…)
howie's site | howie's facebook
and
this one's IMPORTANT…
(2) i know MOST of you have filled out your kickstarter survey, but if you haven't…………DO THAT SHIT. just log in and you'll see a message. it's easy. and makes our lives easier and ultimately you much happier.
wrapped in a puritan winter coat and ready for the fucking spring, my comrades.....
LOVE.
xxx
AFP
p.s. special thanks to Andreas Beck and the Village Underground for almost all of the photos in this update. unless otherwise noted or watermarked, they were taken from their flickr accounts.
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{LONDON: ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} JUNE 18th | 7-10pm (or later) | 16+ | VILLAGE UNDERGROUND: the local london VIP throw-down for UK-area kickstarter backers! a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes beverages/surprise gifts/whatever special london-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. in addition to all of this, we'll guest list you for the open-to-public rock show in london on June 20th at Village Underground. PLEASE NOTE: The Village Underground rock show is 16+ (under 18s require an adult 18+ to enter either Village Underground show)
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{NEW YORK: ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} JUNE 28th | 7-10PM | ALL AGES | MOMENTA GALLERY: the local NYC VIP throw-down for easty-coasty kickstarter backers! a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes food and drink/surprise gifts/whatever special NY-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. in addition to all of this, we'll guest list you for the open-to-public rock show in brooklyn on June 27th at The Music Hall of Williamsburg. PLEASE NOTE: The show at MHoW is 16+
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{SAN FRANCISCO: ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} JULY 12th | 7-10pm (or later) | 21+ | PUBLIC WORKS: the local san francisco VIP throw-down for bay area kickstarter backers! a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes beverages/surprise gifts/whatever special san francisco-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. in addition to all of this, we'll guest list you for the open-to-public rock show in SF on July 13th at Public Works. PLEASE NOTE: Both shows at Public Works are 21+
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{LOS ANGELES: ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} JULY 19th | 7-10PM | ALL AGES | POP TART GALLERY: the local VIP throw-down for LA-area kickstarter backers! a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes beverages/surprise gifts/whatever special los angeles-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. in addition to all of this, we'll guest list you for the open-to-public rock show in LA on July 18th at The Roxy. PLEASE NOTE: Both LA shows are all ages.
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{BOSTON: ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} AUGUST 1st | 7-10pm (or later) | ALL AGES | MIDDLE EAST: HOMETOWN THROWDOWN!!!!!!! oh, holy shit, back to my roots at the middle east, here we go. the local boston VIP party for beantown-area kickstarter backers....a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes food and drink/surprise gifts/whatever special boston-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. in addition to all of this, we'll guest list you for the open-to-public rock show in boston on August 2nd, downstairs at The Middle East, as well. PLEASE NOTE: Both Boston shows are all ages.
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{BOSTON: JULY 31st ROCK SHOW TICKET + ADMISSION TO 8/1 ART OPENING/BACKER PARTY} please note: we have added a second ROCK show at the Middle East (July 31st)…this reward gets you ONE ticket to that event, PLUS admission to the ART show on august 1st. art show perks remain the same as they do for the other two boston rewards: oh, holy shit, back to my roots at the middle east, here we go. the local boston VIP party for beantown-area kickstarter backers....a unique evening showcasing the original artwork created for the record, plus an intimate acoustic performance by me & The Grand Theft Orchestra. this bundle includes food and drink/surprise gifts/whatever special boston-based shit we can dream up at the event! also includes: the album on compact disc OR vinyl, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card. PLEASE NOTE: this event is all ages.
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{CUSTOM-PAINTED TURNTABLE + VINYL & CD + SIGNED ART BOOK} A Crosley turntable (USB-fitted...spin it, download it! you're in the PAST AND THE FUTURE!!!) beautifully custom-painted by cassandra long, meghan howland and/or other official GTO album artists. along with your stylin' new turntable, you'll also receive: a backer edition of the album on vinyl AND CD, PLUS a signed copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card.
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{AFP SHARPIES YOU} yes! "I Sharpie You" is BACK! you email me the image (black and white, pretty please) of you, your loved one, your lost home, your dead dog - seriously, whatEVER - and i'll re-render it via the magic of sharpie on hardboard & mail it to you with heaps of love. i'm a pretty good artist when i try. PLUS a Kickstarter-backer edition of the album on vinyl AND CD, PLUS a signed copy of the art book, PLUS a deluxe digital download & thank-you card.
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{DONUT WITH A ROCKSTAR} this reward is basically a pre-show VIP pass for you +1 guest where WE HAVE DONUTS TOGETHER (i will find a closet or something for us to eat our donuts in). PLUS a Kickstarter-backer edition of the album on vinyl AND CD, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS deluxe digital download & thank-you card. also, i'll draw you a donut. PLEASE NOTE: this reward is redeemable at all of the forthcoming summer rock shows and next year (2012-13). i will guestlist you +1 backstage for ANY SHOW. you must provide donuts. if more than one person gets this in the same city, we'll just have to...donut with a rockstar together. ALSO: If you purchase this bundle and wish to attend one of the art shows as well, please email kickstarter@amandapalmer.net and we'll see if we have extra tickets to offer for sale (at a reduced price).
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{AFP-PAINTED TURNTABLE + VINYL & CD + SIGNED ART BOOK + "MAILBOX INVASION" VINYL & ARTS 'n' CRAFTS SERIES} A Crosley turntable (USB-fitted...spin it, download it! you're in the PAST AND THE FUTURE!!!) beautifully custom-painted by yours truly, Amanda Fucking Palmer, who promises to paint by candlelight with sad music playing while the wind whips outside her window (lies, i'll be painting all day in broad daylight, while drinking wine with cassandra and meghan & co....but still, picture it). along with your stylin' new turntable, you'll also receive: a backer edition of the album on vinyl AND CD, PLUS everything in the "Summer Mailbox Invasion 7" Vinyl Club + Surprise Arts 'n Crafts Series" (listed above), PLUS a signed copy of the art book, PLUS a digital download & thank-you card.
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{NEIL GAIMAN & KYLE CASSIDY: "THE BED SONG" PHOTOBOOK} An extremely limited edition book written by Neil Gaiman, with lyrics by me, and, most importantly, fine art photographs by Kyle Cassidy. the book will be printed to order, but is limited to a MAX of 666 signed and numbered copies. ALSO: we will make our best efforts to give out numbers in the order that the Kickstarter support is signed up for (the earlier you order, the lower your edition number). PLUS a Kickstarter-backer edition of the album on vinyl AND CD, PLUS a SIGNED copy of the art book, PLUS deluxe digital download & thank-you card. PLEASE NOTE: If you purchase this bundle and wish to attend one of the art shows as well, please email kickstarter@amandapalmer.net and we'll see if we have extra tickets to offer for sale (at a reduced price).
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{AFP HOUSE PARTY} want me to invade your home? oh, i shall. we experimented with house parties/backyard parties last year in australia and the shit was CRAZY FUN. back this and ye shall receive one house party with a ukulele-wielding AFP (scheduled with the team...deliverable within the next 18 months, but hopefully sooner...pretty much the next time i hit your area. if you're in tunisia, i'll GET THERE, i'll just have to make the time and fly over. no biggie). backers will also receive VIP+1 access to any art show (buyer's choice), PLUS (if you want) any/all of the following: signed copy of the limited edition "Bed Song" book/a signed copy of the art book/backer-edition of the album on vinyl or CD/the 7" vinyl series/a deluxe digital download & (yep) a thank-you card. there's a TON of additional information available on the FAQ at http://bit.ly/HousePartyFAQ - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: Estimated delivery is September for deliverables ONLY. Please plan on scheduling the event with us somewhere between the next 12-18 months.
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{ART-SITTING & DINNER with AFP} i've never tried this before, but i'm hella excited to do it. if you're not the party type and just want to do something quiet & one-on-one, i'd like to paint/render you on big canvas format over the course of an afternoon/evening. we'll get together in a space that makes sense & i'll draw you from life, naked or clothed. if you're too ego-paranoid to sit, we can get together and fingerpaint while listening to very loud cathartic music, and perhaps engage in some primal screaming. then we EAT! WE DRINK! the whole shebang should take about 4-5 hours....and we can split the time up however you want. i will bring my ukulele if you want serenading. i'll help you get the art framed and shipped home if we're not doing it in your local area. backers will also receive any/all of the following upon request: signed copy of "The Bed Song" book/a signed copy of the art book/backer-edition of the album on vinyl or CD/the 7" vinyl series/a deluxe digital download & (yep) a thank-you card. contact eric@amandapalmer.net for more info on this one. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated delivery is September for deliverables ONLY. Please plan on scheduling your day with AFP at some point between the next 12-18 months.
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{THE GRAND THEFT MAKEOVER/PHOTOSHOOT} FULL BAND INVASION!!! me and The Grand Theft Orchestra (Chad, Jherek, and Michael) will COME TO YOUR HOME and BRING OUR EVIL BAG OF MAKE-UP, GLITTER, MILITARY COSTUMES, AND WIGS. once we've slathered you in ridiculous-looking clothing so you look relatively ready to hop on stage with us, we'll do a full pro photoshoot of you with the band, wherever we see fit. we'll get you two GIANT format copies of the best photographs & downloads of the rest of the photos...then we will order thai food and drink you under the table. you provide table. i will probably also play the ukulele. backers will also receive any/all of the following upon request: signed copy of "The Bed Song" book/a signed copy of the art book/backer-edition of the album on vinyl or CD/the 7" vinyl series/a deluxe digital download & (yep) a thank-you card. contact eric@amandapalmer.net for more info. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated delivery is September for deliverables ONLY. Please plan on scheduling your day with AFP at some point between the next 12-18 months.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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Creator Tiffany Sostar on July 2, 2012
My favourite Madonna cover, to assist in the signing - http://www.youtube.com/watch…
Creator Sara Crow on July 1, 2012
Kansas City? Oh pleaseohpleaseohplease...
Creator Lol Hill on July 1, 2012
Thanks for the great, great "Rock Show" in London. I'm gutted that I couldn't stretch my funds to the Art Show but c'est la vie. Next time.
Are you going to release that "Total Control" cover? Works really well, I reckon.
Creator Chrystal Flanders on June 30, 2012
amanda keeps us updated & that's what makes her campaign so cool
Creator Bob Pratt on June 29, 2012
Great Progress!! I hope to see you in a venue near Boston. I live in Abington just South of there!!
I'm a 63 year old fan!!
Creator Craig Richmond on June 28, 2012
Nice to see some of my photos in your post. The attribution hasn't flowed on from the Village Underground Flickr album but them's the breaks. BTW, Superkate has copies of the original full size images. Loved the London shows. They were great. Wish I wasn't busy on the Tuesday because it was sad to miss the ninja gig.
Creator Alexander Reid on June 28, 2012
These are approximately the most thorough, personal, and enormous updates I've seen on Kickstarter. Packed full of win to the brim.
Creator Puck Malamud on June 28, 2012
Glorious. Keep on rockin'!
Creator Amanda Palmer on June 28, 2012
xeoron - no one is trying to "deny" anything. We also have mentioned multiple times that no matter what distribution system the downloads are done through, we all want to have a lossless/FLAC option.
Please send a message to us here with your contact info (email etc) and we'll try and get you sorted out. - Sean (Team AFP)
Creator xeoron on June 28, 2012
I still have not heard from anyone about the problem with my backing order. I 1st pledged for the $5 digital package, then changed it to the deluxe cd package (I even was sent a email confirmation of the change), yet I was only charged for the $5 package, when I want and asked for the cd. It would be nice if someone admitted there was a kickstarter error and would like to talk to me about my concerns. I am ok with the digital package, if and only if flac files are offered (Amanda has ever said what formats will be offered).
Creator Sarah on June 28, 2012
Last night at the music hall was unforgettable. And the surprises....LOVED THEM!!! The show was BEAST. Amanda was a goddess and Jherek, Michael, and Chad were rock stars. Everything was so spectacular!!!! <3
Creator miranda on June 28, 2012
I hope you come somewhere in Texas! If not maybe I'll see you at sxsw.
I tried to take the survey, but I have no messages in my inbox. Is there someplace else I might check?
Creator Frances M Jaime on June 28, 2012
Last night was amazing!!! Looking forward to tonight sssssssooooooooo bad :D
Creator Krys Fox on June 28, 2012
i still have no voice or tears left after the slay of Brooklyn last night.. but i have smiles and a sexy raspy voice prepared for ART SHOW tonight. What a joy being an AFP fan is.. So rewarding.
LOVE YOU.
Creator Shervyn von Hoerl on June 28, 2012
Aaargh today is going to drag. Can't wait til I can get out of work and get to the art show.
Creator Lauren Arsenault on June 28, 2012
I never got anything about the survey... I want to help :/
Creator eyeseaewe on June 28, 2012
You're absolutely allowed to say you cousin is hot , ESPECIALLY when he looks that good in a kilt ... #phoawr
Creator Mike K on June 28, 2012
As an homage to Jane's Addiction, might you consider a back cover (for the walmarts and best buy's etc) that was simply a plane white insert sheet of paper (or obi) that reads "THERE IS NO NAKED PAINTING HERE"?