The band released Here's to the Mourning in 2005 via Lava.As with A2M's prior agreements, the direct relationship between Unwritten Law and A2M streamlines the supply chain through bypassing the traditional music label infrastructure. This allows the album to be offered at an attractive price to consumers, while enabling retailers to achieve a fair profit margin.
Les Borsai, Manager of Unwritten Law, stated, "Major labels are no longer in the business of band development. They need to break a single quickly, and if that doesn't happen you are left with no attention. You also need to compete with large rosters and limited marketing dollars. The A2M model solves these problems, because it allows more time to work a record. Artists should be able to have a career selling 100,000 units per cycle. The greatest thing about this deal is it allows the artist to retain ownership of their masters, creating a greater motivation to get our music placed."
Posted by adam on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 12:15 PM (EDT)
Unwritten Law will be releasing a greatest hits record in August via independent distributor Artist To Market Distribution (A2M) titled Hit List. The record will compile 17 of the band's songs from across their career, including two brand new studio tracks. The release will be priced low, with 9.99 suggested, as a result of the unique way that A2M operates. From the press release:
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Someone (May 20, 2006)
Just re-release Blue room...that was their greatest hits right there. 1+ Reply
Someone (May 20, 2006)
"you also need to compete with large rosters and limited marketing dollars"
Someone (May 20, 2006)
Harmonic is their best song, not sure if it was a hit though. 1+ Reply
Someone (May 20, 2006)
I think it's far too late for Unwritten Law to be talking about making their music cheaper for their fans and such. They're fucking awful, and after I heard one song from their most recent record I was honestly wondering when they were going to just go away. good thing "Greatest Hits" records are almost always a sign that a band is nearly finished. 2+ Replies
Dumbloserme (May 20, 2006)
I liked everything through the self titled record. Elva wasn't very good. I haven't listened to anything they've put out since. Did I miss anything? Probably not. 2+ Replies
Someone (May 20, 2006)
While I agree that Unwritten Law has had better days, I think a lot of you are being overly critical. Over their career, Blue Room is NOT the highlight. It has some great songs, but just because it is their first does not it their best album... sorry I'm not that punk rock. It has some great songs, CPK being the highlight of course. But come on, how about Oz Factor? That album had some of their best work! 6+ Replies
Someone (May 20, 2006)
I bet this has something to do with the fact that their old major label is putting out one of those quickie, cheapie "Millennium Collection" best-of comps for them over the summer. 1+ Reply
Someone (May 20, 2006)
I'll get it when it comes out. They're a pretty diverse band. I hated Oz Factor. I liked Blue Room. I loved the self/titled. I hated Elva. I loved their newest one.
Someone (May 20, 2006)
Not my most or least favorite band - but if the label is willing to put it out at a decent price I am willing to add this to my collection. That is the big news here - a label putting out stuff at
LeightonESmith (May 21, 2006)
'Teenage suicide' was their best song......
Someone (May 21, 2006)
It may only cost $9.99, but that's nearly $5 per song. They can spin it all they want, but I consider that a fucking rip-off. 1+ Reply
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First...and completely unnecessary greatest hits!