So I guess the new album won't be coming out this year.

[JackT]

Technically they still have about 7 hours to work on it.

[black francis]

Well I'm glad they're waiting for all that pesky Ocean Rain buzz and goodwill to wind down before releasing the Fountain. Wouldn't want to sell more records or anything.

[Mr. Brian]

They must be in their super secret fly-under-the-radar mode as opposed to the strike-the-iron-while-hot mode that seems to work for other bands. Sneaky, very sneaky!

As usual there is a Seinfeld moment for all occasions. Perhaps they should do the opposite of their instincts...

George : Why did it all turn out like this for me? I had so much promise. I was personable, I was bright. Oh, maybe not academically speaking, but ... I was perceptive. I always know when someone's uncomfortable at a party. It became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I've ever made, in my entire life, has been wrong. My life is the opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have, in every of life, be it something to wear, something to eat ... It's all been wrong.

( A waitress comes up to George)

Waitress : Tuna on toast, coleslaw, cup of coffee.

George : Yeah. No, no, no, wait a minute, I always have tuna on toast. Nothing's ever worked out for me with tuna on toast. I want the complete opposite of on toast. Chicken salad, on rye, untoasted ... and a cup of tea.

[withahip]

The band doesn't want to lose street cred by seizing a golden opportunity. That is just not their style.

[Dr Cheese]

Does the band have any street cred these days?

[withahip]

Does the band have any street cred these days?

In the bargain bin.