Does it really matter who said what 20 odd years back...
The songs would have been totally fresh in his mind and meant to lot personally at the time so it's only natural that he'd talk them up.
He was referred to as "The General" in that he was band leader in regards to rehearsal and such. Folk just assumed it was a nod to him before Brain clarified it.
Pretty much the same scenario for me.
Had been home most the day, nipped out for food when they surfaced.
Waited until I got back home, good headphones, quality local beer and a single malt poured then got them cranked.
Good chance of that.
Band/management didn't do any due diligence in regards to the quality vs quantity issue with vinyl.
Got the pressings then suddenly said "This sounds shite..."
Hence the delay.
FFS.
Been at home all day.
Nipped out to get something from the chippy and this happens 😂
Will get decent headphones on when I'm back in the house before I press play😁
Same.
Nothing since the order confirmation back in August.
If it's a legit issue with stuff being pressed and such then I get that it's something outwith the bands control.
However, it's not like they wouldn't have known about this for a while.
Putting out a short statement ahead of time to make fans who'd purchased it wouldn't have been that difficult.
Just letting the date go by without bothering their arse to actually let people know is bollocks.