Updated: Postcard From California Saga, final post

[The Shift]

Just had the following from Amazon UK:

Hello,
Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:
 Al Jardine "Postcard from California"
   Estimated arrival date: November 18 2011 - November 21 2011

Wonder what he's tweaking this time?    

[phirnis]

I bet he's adding more sound effects.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

I bet he's covering Swedish Frog.

[Wrightfan]

Al's in charge of producing the CD's but dang it, he can't reach the lever to start it!

[ghost]

Al Jardine: A F*cktard From California

[SMiLE Brian]

Its a good idea to move it so it doesn't get totally overshadowed by the SMiLE Box.

[ghost]

Its a good idea to move it so it doesn't get totally overshadowed by the SMiLE Box.

Anything Al Jardine ever does will always be overshadowed by something infinitely better like Smile. These are just the realities of existence as we know it.

[ghost]

Except his performance of SUPREME MASTER CHING CHONG'S poem which blew Smile out of the water. Al Jardine you old acidhead you, still on the guru trip at 70 years old.

[SG7]

Does this mean a new version of Loop de Loop?

 

[SMiLE Brian]

Does this mean a new version of Loop de Loop?

 

Hope its a duet with Brian singing along in the style of sailplane song. 

[The Shift]

Wht is Al doing with this album??

Hello,
Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:
 Al Jardine "Postcard from California"
   Estimated arrival date: December 02 2011 - December 05 2011
Sincerely,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

Anyone think he's trying to outdo the 45-year delay that SMiLE's had?    

[The Madcap]

Next thing you know it will be delayed again and they'll announce that it's sure to ship 1 million copies... in January 

[SMiLE Brian]

It will be worth it for loop de loop ultra remix edition.

[Exapno Mapcase]

Looking forward to it - as I have been for years... 
Seriously, there are a number of songs on the stuff released so far that would vastly improve the 85 album, Still Cruisin, SIP, KTSA, MIU and LA (which is the least offensive of the whole bunch, thanks to Dennis' songs and Good Timin')

[Matt H]

Now it says January 24, 2012.

[Mikie]

I can wait until the cows come home for the CD.  Why?  Because I have it already.

[Matt H]

 I am interested in "waves of love" since Carl is on it.

[SMiLE Brian]

Is Al having label problems?

[The Shift]

This just in from Amazon UK:

Hello,
Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:
 Al Jardine "Postcard from California"
   Estimated arrival date: February 17 2012 - February 20 2012
One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.
You haven't been charged for this item yet as we don't debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We'll send you a confirmation e-mail when your items are dispatched to confirm the date, contents and method of delivery.   
Warmest regards,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

I wonder if Postcards is now being mined for possible Ocean Way material?  Maybe "Waves of Love" and "Don't Fight the Sea"?

[vintagemusic]

I don't understand this, please forgive my ignorance. I saw this available for
sale on Al Jardines website a year ago? Heard samples of all the songs with
a tracklist, how is this possible. It's available with credits, track listings, personell
and now it's not out yet?

This makes no sense at all, could someone clarify this? I just saw Don't fight the sea
as a charity single not long ago as well.

[Nicko1234]

I don't understand this, please forgive my ignorance. I saw this available for
sale on Al Jardines website a year ago? Heard samples of all the songs with
a tracklist, how is this possible. It's available with credits, track listings, personell
and now it's not out yet?

This makes no sense at all, could someone clarify this? I just saw Don't fight the sea
as a charity single not long ago as well.

The download version was released.

The CD version (with bonus tracks) hasn't been.

[hypehat]

It was initially released as a download and legit CDR from Amazon, but Al promised a proper CD release this year, and I guess that's not happening until maybe after the reunion.

[The Shift]

…which might be what he meant when he stated on Facebook recently that careers were being sacrificed in order that the re-union could go ahead. Does one unreleased CD constitute a career outside of the BBs?  Hoping someone can clarify?

[Fall Breaks]

…which might be what he meant when he stated on Facebook recently that careers were being sacrificed in order that the re-union could go ahead. Does one unreleased CD constitute a career outside of the BBs?  Hoping someone can clarify?

Considering that it takes Al approximately 1,0 careers per finished solo album, yes. 

[Mahalo]

I would be enthused about a folk album from Al- low key, not overproduced, and totally awesome. Like when he sings Sloop John B or California on Endless Harmony with just the piano and guitar.