For Diana Krall Fans she has something new!

[janey815]

Diana Krall has a release of a new album soon. All you die heart fans can preorder it. I did and it gave me a free single. I am so excited!

Let me know what you guys think of the new material was it worth a wait???
http://tinyurl.com/DianaKralliTunesPreSale

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

[kenny weir]

All you die heart fans can preorder it.

This is the sort of innocent blunder that me and my equally grizzled and cynical hacks in the journalistic world have noted as increasing dramatically among newer generations of reporters.

EG: Using sort where sought was meant.

EG: The real estate writer who used the phrase "tricks and mortar" three times in the same story.

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

"tricks and mortar"

I like it, new escort franchise, Barbary Coast motif.

[dizmonk]

some of us don't LIKE or USE i-tunes!

[Pete C]

Let me know what you guys think of the new material was it worth a wait???

Can we arrange a meeting? I'd like to tell you in person.

[groover]

Sorry to inform you, janey, but all of the die heart Diana Krall fans here have already died.

[me wag]

Here's what a die heart looks like.

[Scott Dolan]

EG: The real estate writer who used the phrase "tricks and mortar" three times in the same story.

Not that far off, though...

[Gary Sisco]

Scribes will be back in demand before long.

[hornplayer]

Sorry to inform you, janey, but all of the die heart Diana Krall fans here have already died.

heheheheh

I was about to say that any fans of Diana Krall don't need YOU to tell them.

Janey, you are about as welcome around here as a hurricane in New Orleans, and your motives as transparent as a windowpane.

[groover]

I didn't mean to bash Krall, she's a legitimate jazz artist, albeit with tendencies towards popularizing her music. However, I doubt she's high on the list of most folks who frequent here, whose tastes tend to run towards the cutting edge.

Feigned enthusiasm is condescending, though Janey may be a sincere fan for all we know. But nobody here appreciates transparent shilling.

[Pete C]

But nobody here appreciates transparent shilling.

I thought we were striving for greater transparency in all things.

[groover]

I thought we were striving for greater transparency in all things.

Yeah, you're right about that, Pete. If she had just said "I'm being paid to promote this artist, here's a link to buy her new release", it would have been less annoying.

[Pete C]

We might even approve a bonus.

[scielle]

I've been quite fond of Diana for a while - she was my introduction to jazz, and I always enjoy seeing her live - but this latest album is a snooze.
I think her Girl in the Other Room record was fabulous, as were the earlier ones where she actually played piano.
I'll occasionally see something like this on Youtube:
Night Train: Diana Krall
and be reminded of why I'm a fan - but it's getting harder and harder to defend her... I'll still go see the show if/when she comes to town - but I don't think I'll be buying any more albums if she keeps moving in this direction.

[clinthopson]

I enjoy Krall's earlier stuff but lately she's turned into a real snoozer.

[Valerie]

i was going to post that what i heard myself and heard about this latest cd is a "snoozer" but i see two folks got here before me!

[Pete C]

Over the long run this could be cheaper than Ambien.

[Valerie]

Over the long run this could be cheaper than Ambien.

guess i should reconsider then!

[Frisco]

I've tried to listen but her voice always makes my skin Krall.

[JazzMeUp]

She released the album a couple days ago (march 31). I love her voice and the piano solos in the songs. The tracks on her album can be reviewed here http://www.iheartmusic.com/cc-common...=dianakrall_sa
happy listening =)

[gonzo]

although she is a very fine pianist her vocals leave alot to be desired. what if she wasn't white and blonde would she be as popular? cassandra wilson,nneena freelon,abbey lincoln,pyeng threadgill are much more to my liking. diana krall is jazz for those who really don't like jazz.

[Uli]

http://www.iheartmusic.com/

the new IHM!

[Pete C]

Dueling Shills! I love it!

[Mike Schwartz]

An amusing possibility on these *shill drop-ins* is that IF there were someone who was delighted/thrilled/knocked out by what they were selling and made comments and had questions, what is most likely is that there would be no response.

[Peterdubya]

you gotta admit, 'die heart' tells it all.
she was just touching basis with all of us.

[Lois Gilbert]

I actually just hung up with a marketing director at Verve/Universal and read him the shill and some of the comments. I told him it would be much more effective, if their interns just came straight out and said I work for the label and want you to know about the new Krall album, etc. We had a good laugh and he's bringing it up at their marketing meeting tomorrow.

[Lois Gilbert]

PS

Janey, read what we all just wrote...

BTW, JC will be advertising Krall's new album so in a way, maybe I should thank Janey LOL

[groover]

I actually just hung up with a marketing director at Verve/Universal and read him the shill and some of the comments. I told him it would be much more effective, if their interns just came straight out and said I work for the label and want you to know about the new Krall albums, etc. We had a good laugh and he's bringing it up at their marketing meeting tomorrow.

Way to go, Lois!