Interscope Deny Divided's Derelict Status, Insist Otherwise
03/12/2007 -- by merlin

SANTA MONICA, California (AP) --  Interscope Records have denied claims that they will be releasing no further singles off "So Divided", the newest release from ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, despite confirmed reports linking the band with a conflicting position.

When asked about Trail of Dead's bizarre decision to pursue forgoing the release of "So Divided" singles in favor of a more future-oriented approach at a recent press conference, Interscope spokesman Ray Jackson seemed unaware of the cross-continental verbal quandary, but firmly assured the media any such idea would be alacritously brushed aside.  "I am not aware of that [sort of] decree being approved let alone discussed with anyone here at Interscope.  I'll be happy to look into the issue for anyone who's interested, but that doesn't sound like anything anyone in [Trail of Dead] would openly admit to without our prior consultation.  Promotional channels are still in motion and sales are steady.  There is absolutely no indication that 'So Divided' has run its course and we are extremely hopeful that the album will be certified platinum by the end of the year."

Offbeat Swedish-American freelance music journalist Anders Svensson finds fault with Interscope's profit-based initiative and feels "So Divided" isn't album meant for commercial singles.  "There isn't a viable single on that whole record," he explains.  "'Eight Days of Hell' might have gotten some play in the 1960s, but come on, this is the 21st century.  The golden musical age of grandiose mediocrity, somebody's girlfriend, and eyeliner autoeroticism."  Svensson continued, "Regardless, I greatly admire what [they have] done.  They've made Interscope come out on the defensive, forcing the game to be played in their half.  It's an album meant to be listened to from start to finish and [the band] know that.  Not many modern day musicians in their position have the fortitude to put their art before their next fix."

"It really wouldn't surprise me at all if these guys owned the label in three years time or if one of them were in the Senate."

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