//07.04.2009
The Leak. The Response. The Review.
Thank you so much for all the kind words about the album. We will leave this post here to let all of you update it with album reviews and your own thoughts on the record as well… if you care to post them. The response via Twitter has been fantastic and I must say that it is a pretty amazing tool. I have checked up daily on Twitter and have read all the responses to the album leak, the links to the album leaks, the recommendations to friends, and the overall positive feedback. There were some things left a little cloudy in The Leak that I will use this blog to clear….
Again I will start with the point of the last blog. OWNING and PURCHASING (Have you ever seen the film “They Live”? You see what I am doing there?) a record makes us all a part of something bigger. If this is the first of the two sister blogs then please reference “The Leak” to better understand what I am getting at. We are not of the old world of music but we can all see where the benefits as well as the failures and we can learn from those mistakes. This is a very exciting yet uncertain time for music and we all have to do our part to maintain it in any way we can. If your new favorite band is on tour opening up for someone then go buy a shirt from them. Every little bit helps. We are made to work and sweat and live and love TOGETHER.
REFERENCE POINT OF NO RETURN> Read “The Leak”
Please don’t feel guilty about downloading. Download the album if you want to hear it in advance of the purchase and make sure you like it and in doing so keep in mind that some of our favorite records have been growers 
. Download the album if you have no idea who we are and a friend or respected music blog or magazine recommend it. Download the album if you live in a place where shipping will end up costing you more than the record (We don’t have distribution everywhere.). Download if you honestly don’t have the money, we understand the times.
Downloading is the main reason we have people out at shows. It is obvious by the falling sales numbers and the growing attendance. Bands know and understand this. The only thing that we ask of you as downloaders is to do your part. Spread the love. If you downloaded the album give the record to ten friends, or even strangers for that matter, that don’t know the band with the same request of them to purchase if they like it and to pass it along to ten more. Imagine what we could do with that. Really. Twitter your thoughts on the album or write your own blogs about it (good or bad), we love feedback! Comment on other sites album reviews and let them know you are out there. Get people out to shows with you…
As always, this is not specific to our band. This goes for anything and everything you feel passionate about…. Well, the downloading part may not work for EVERYTHING, but the love and community will. Support what you love and it will support you. It will be there for you.
Thank you all so much for everything. We truly love you with all our hearts, the response has been so amazing. Please feel free to post your thoughts on the album here as well as links to any reviews of the Satanic Satanist you may find. It will help other people visiting the site to decide if the want the album.
- 11 tracks for immediate download
- High quality MP3 (320k), Apple Lossless, or FLAC
- 12 page digital booklet w/ lyrics & liner notes
- Add T-shirt for $12
Well put.
Michael//07.04.2009
love the album.. i cant wait to drive to the beach and blast this!! and we got you all set up with a street team now!! hows that for spreadin love.. ha.
luis//07.04.2009
omg diz is such gewd blog yus vry yummy lol
i luv yewwww yes i dew lololo
trista//07.04.2009
I saw you guys open for Pretty Girls Make Graves when you had just released Waiter: You Vultures, and though having never heard of you before I was hooked and bought your C and told you guys I thought you were great and I really wish I had said more at the time, but ever since I have been following your music and own it all. I didn’t even know the new album was a leak when I saw it online, I just thought I was behind on the times and I went to my music shop to find they didn’t have it. then I downloaded it and came to your site to find it hadn’t been released yet. The previous blog about the leak was very moving and also very insightful for a music fan. You don’t often hear that much of what artists think and feel about downloading and the music industry. I will be buying the record when it comes out, and if it doesn’t show up at my shop I will buy it here online. I am considering the vinyl/cd bundle. I love your music, and it would be a shame if you, or any other of my favorite bands quit making music because no one wanted to pay for it anymore. Shows are the lifeblood of great musical careers, but they won’t always cover all the bills. I hope you can continue to afford to make good music, and play great live shows, and feed yourselves and have a roof over your heads.
Raleigh//07.04.2009
It’s not really a review, but just you guys giving a “track-by-track” interview to a german music magazine “musikexpress”. Maybe you remember that;)
http://www.musikexpress.de/index.php?page=8644
Daniel//07.04.2009
I wish the RIAA would take your approach to downloading. what they’re doing – suing people for upwards of $80,000 per SONG – is ridiculous and just creates more animosity towards the industry and its artists.
as for the album: amazing. your best work yet. I – and I’m sure this goes for most people – can never predict what your next cd will sound like. instead of heading towards the mainstream sound like most bands do over time you keep putting out fresh, new music.
I pre-ordered the Satanic Satanist and the acoustic version of it as well. thanks for making amazing music.
mcdoobie//07.04.2009
oh yea, congrats on palin stepping down; let’s hope that’s the last we see of her for a long, long time
mcdoobie//07.04.2009
hey guys idk if everyone knows but we have a forum and just started our own fan based street team! check it out!
http://www.stablesandchairs.net
join and discuss!!
tylerkoykas//07.04.2009
PTM, The leak has been the most anticipated event for me this year, and you KNOW I’m going to spread it. Especially once the album actually comes out in physical copy.
-Eraq
P.S. I can’t wait for my CD and Shirt and Majestic Majesty!
Eraq Gerhardt//07.04.2009
http://stopsleepingyo.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-portugal-man-satanic-satanist.html
:syas//07.04.2009
10 more days till my vinyl ships. i’m dying to get my hands on this artwork.
Marcus Terry//07.04.2009
I wouldnt even have known about the leak if you wouldnt have said something. After your first blog I didnt even consider downloading it. Then after this one I decided to besides I couldnt stand the wait knowing I didnt have to. I will still buy the album though because im super excited about what you guys have done with the packaging. I will burn a shitload of copies and pass them around though to people who havent heard of you. Also i really wanted to buy your $ 75 bundle with signed lithograph. Can you please get more. I will pay that much just for the lithograph. I was very dissapointed that you sold out when I finally had the money to buy it. Oh and the album is powerful. Im sure It will be playing non stop, my speakers will grow tired of PTM.
Katrina swift//07.04.2009
waitin’ till the 21st, vinyl and cd.
Donny//07.04.2009
Can we get a street team going? I constantly tell new people about your band all the time because hey, everyone deserves to listen to good music.
Tyler Hink//07.04.2009
I have been anticipating this album since I heard about it back in February, I believe. When I heard of the leak I firmly told myself, “no, be patient, you already pre-ordered the vinyl and the CD, you can wait a few more agonizing weeks.” But alas, I gave in and I was absolutely floored by the album’s intense sound. Simply amazing. I read a review and read the words “magnum opus,” and it rings very true for Satanic Satanist. I am still waiting anxiously to hold this piece of art in my hands.
Kudos to you and all the great work that you do. I think it’s safe to speak for all your fans, we are very proud of you.
-Jamie Jo
Jamie Jo//07.04.2009
The albums great guys.. Lovers in Love, Everyone is Golden, Mornings, and Work all Day are my personal favorites, but the album as a whole is already one of my al time favorites, I can’t stop listening to it, and Im telling everyone I know about it.. Just out of curiosity, when will T-shirts be for sell? Thanks..
Cal//07.04.2009
the album is amazing. i am making copies for my friends because you guys should be heard by everyone. i play the albums for anyone new riding in my car. you all are amazing. this new album is amazing. i look forward to buying it once its out. i am very excited for the album art. you all are one of my favorite bands– i can’t even count how many times i’ve seen you all play live. its great. i hope to see you in south florida!
Jenny//07.04.2009
Love the album and can’t wait for the Aug 15th show. Mornings is amazing, And of course I purchased it from the site, can’t wait to see the artwork!
zachfromomaha//07.05.2009
agreed with tyler, I’m totally down for a street team!
cheyenne//07.05.2009
well fuck, I just want PTM to know that after anticipating the show at Roo, then seeing it, and having my eyes opened as to what music live can feel like even though i have seen so, so many shows, that no matter what this band ever does i will follow it. Anyone else who saw that show knows what i am talking about. And judging from what i have heard from the shows and the previews of the new album i have no problem waiting so i can hear the album properly for the first time, on vinyl.
eric from iowa//07.05.2009
This album is a grower, at least for me. A friend told me it was even better than CC and I didn’t thought it was possible. But now after 8 listenings to the whole thing I’m starting to wonder. I live in Argentina and I’ve been saving money to pre-order the record and ship it so I was actually pretty piss off when i saw that the company that does the shiping can’t reach me… anyway, probably it’s for the best, it was REALLY expensive. I have CC and Waiter ’cause a friend from New York was able to bring them to me when he came. Anyway… congrats on the great album, Buenos Aires is waiting for you guys!
PS: a few month ago i sended u guys an e-mail and never had an answer…
Andrés Marafioti//07.05.2009
Hola Portugal! I really think this album has potential to earn you guys some serious(and well deserved for that matter) facetime with the mainstream head screwd on backwards media(ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE). I mean I went to Bonnaroo and I saw the shows and you guys out of all the bands there(besides Phish) played two shows there…and not only that one set was a badass electric set and the other was a chill accoustic. But wut really grinds my gears is the fact that in the Rolling Stone issue highlighting Bonnaroo they posted about 160 pics i think of all the different sets played at the Roo and i did not see one photo from either of your guys sets….WTF is up with that I asked…sooooo I have been blowing up Rolling Stone’s spot on their site calling them out for overlooking such a talented and unique group such as yourselves. I guaran-ass-tee you guys would bee making money hand over foot if Rolling Stone did one cover story on you….(or any major music magazine for that matter but Rolling Stone is definitely the Goliath of that industry) We as fans must be your David and throw our figurative stone on Portugal support into these magazines faces….IM AM SOOOO FUCKING SICK OF SEEING COVER STORIES ON WHO THE JONAS BROTHERS ARE GETTING ENGAGED TO OR WHO THE HELL FALLOUT BOY IS RIPPING OFF ON THEIR NEW ALBUM IT MAKES ME WANT TO VOMIT INSIDE OF MY MOUTH!!!
Well now that I got that off of my chest I will continue with my spiel….
I have loved you guys since I first heard you its true…but actually meeting you guys spun me out. I didnt expect you(John) to be so humble and nice to your fans…I mean shit man you guys were just chilling in the bar after you got done playing like you guys were just there hanging out with anyone who cared to talk to you. that really blew me away because I am friends with a lot of ppl in local bands in Cincinnati Ohio and these guys are complete pretentious douchers to people who come up to meet them.
I feel the love you guys are putting out there and it feels good lol not in a gay way but a “you be my brother and I will be yours” way. This album has so many singles on it, any song could be a single almost. You guys have the gift….John your voice is a muse of our generation…or dare I call you the songbird of our generation haha sorry had to rip off Will Ferrill there…but ya keep pressing until the walls collaspe….we will march around the walls of Jericho for an eternity until they finally come tumbling down and the greatness which is your music floods into the mainstream and overtakes the tide with its presence.
I will stop rambling now and let one of your other fans spit some love at you guys.
Take care and remember that CINCINNATI LOVES PORTUGAL THE MAN!
Cincinnati Loves Portugal//07.05.2009
Play Michigan this year, PLEASE! I will go to it, and buy AT LEAST one of your shirts.
I’ve already pre-purchased The Satanic Satanist, and I downloaded it after that. I’m already in love with it. I honestly can NOT stop listening to this album, just like all the others. All of your creativity seems to know no bounds. You guys are truly geniuses and nothing less. My favorite band before I heard you I had listened to for over 10 years. When I heard you guys play in the Magic Stick here in Detroit last year I was hooked for life. Since then you guys have effortlessly overtaken my previous favorite. I’ve been telling everyone I possibly could about you guys, I already have over a dozen people hooked. Keep playing this beautiful music!
Again, try to make room for a Michigan show please! I’ll bring as many people as I can!
Steve//07.05.2009
You guys have easily been my favorite band since the release of Church Mouth. The new record is beyond brilliant. I can’t thank you guys enough for continuing on as a band in these tough times that we all have to deal with. Although I downloaded the album early I will definitely be purchasing it when it is officially released. I can’t wait to see you guys out on the road again soon. Thank you for everything.<3
Michael//07.05.2009
i second Steve’s comment. come play your new motown influenced songs here in motown
Nick//07.05.2009
I actually would like to third Steve’s comment. It was at the Magic Stick that I met up with Portugal after the show while the RX bandits were playing. That night forever made me a Portugal fan.
Should def play the Mgic Stick again guys….we can play some bowling downstairs beneath the venue and throw back some drinks =)
Motown still got some boogey in her yet I swear it!
Cincinnati Loves Portugal//07.05.2009
Being from Michigan myself and missing your last few shows in the surrounding states, I would like to add another, “come to Michigan!”
Jamie Jo//07.05.2009
Keep coming to Atlanta, The state of Georgia loves you more than Coca Cola…And The Braves…And Delta…And Peaches…And Cocaine… Keep coming here. We love you.
Atlanta loves Portugal more than Cincinnati And Michigan....combined..//07.06.2009
I can’t stop listening to it! I can’t wait for my vinyl =)
Trevor//07.06.2009
what happened to all the comments lol Me and my friends are gonna have a listening party when we get our albums, i am so excited for it and i also feel really bad cause i checked out the leak on youtube but i got the bundle and 2 shirts so i hope that makes up for something. oh and whats up with an acoustic show in san antonio ? i know alot of people who would love seeing an acoustic show from you guys.
Please throw an acoustic show in San Antonio,TX Pleeeeeeeeeease
Gangsta Roy//07.06.2009
It’s a pretty sweet album, not gunna lie. Easily your 3rd best.
I apologize, but for me nothing is going to top Waiter: “You Vultures” or Church Mouth.
Primer Grey//07.06.2009
Wasss up Bruno style! Yo Portugal you guys just need to go on a massive US tour to rock out your new album. When you guys play live shows I would love to recommend that you guys play a lot more songs off the new album. Don’t get me wrong I love hearing you guys rock out on all your classic songs but I would still enjoy seeing you play a whole set of Satanic Satanist songs. It would be like watching a live Beatles show or better in its own right dare I say! The new album is perfect for the summer weather…I drive around blasting the tunes where ever I go…even when I am driving through the ghetto of Cincinnati the infamous “Over The Rhine” rated worst neighborhood in the nation. I DON”T GIVE A FUNK ABOUT THAT NOISE>>>>> I drive through bumping “The Woods” like wassss uppp bra!!!
But seriously, Cincinnati wants to have Portugal the Man’s love child haha suck it Atlanta jk nothing but love for fellow Portugal fans
Out
Portugal Can Love Cincy, Mich, Atlanta and any other city for that matter...//07.06.2009
you guys are the best!
aaron//07.06.2009
I just pooped my pants!
Everyone is golden, everyone is golden
= 0
Miles Smiles//07.06.2009
This is a call to arms to live and love and sleep together…
Miles Smiles//07.06.2009
See you at Lollapalooza. Just bought the tickets yesterday! My boyfriend and I will be right in the front row singing along to every song.
Jessica//07.07.2009
I just found out about you guys and you have a scary resemblance to my band. It’s almost terrifying sometimes. Haha. The new album is so beautifully done. Each song has it’s own components and character. I will be buying your album as soon as that day comes. I pray blessings on each road PTM takes in the future.
JD//07.07.2009
I just thought of something. You guys (whether this is offensive or not) are the Bob Ross of music. Haha
Just like he could work up an amazing painting in a half hour, you guys can work up an amazing song (Created) in a half hour.
Haha I just thought that was funny.
Steve//07.08.2009
Hope this relives pain in these hard times…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0UXGVoYhdg
Forrest Best//07.11.2009
honestly i think what you guys wrote about downloading and how it affects your life was just a skimic to get more money. after reading your entry i lost interest in your band. I dont think that making people feel sorry for you guys is the right approach to make people buy your album. After you guys posted that entry your pre order sales went up and thats what you guys wanted. and so now you guys are putting more things up for sale, like the 5 cd bundle. if you guys were really into making music for the love of it you guys would not have posted that. srry i had to say all that but as long time P.TM fan i thought should let you guys know.
kool aid//07.11.2009
Koolaid doesnt know shit!! if they didnt love making music for the love of making music then why are they selling 5 cds so cheap? If it was about cash they never would of put that deal up, and i think john said something like the less merch bands sell the less touring they can do, and its pretty stupid to lose interest in a band for wanting to make some cash for themselves. I like alot of artist that are only in the business for the fame and money i bet more than half of your music is full of these types of musicians, P.TM isnt anything like those bands, look at how long they have been touring not being super famous or super rich. Thats one way you can tell their in the business for the music oh and they have put out more music in the little time that they have been a band than any musician/ musicians i know of, i wish their were more bands like this one
LOve you P.TM
Gangsta Roy(GR)
Gangsta Roy//07.14.2009
Downloaded this “leak” because I couldn’t wait. Sorry and I’ll be picking up the CD… but I had only seen a brief live song you played on Fuel TV. The first act we saw at Bannaroo was ya’ll and it melted my face. You guys set the bar so high for the rest of the weekend. Thank you.
p.s. You should definetly look into playing the Norva in Norfolk, VA. http://www.thenorva.com. … please. I can gaurantee I’ll be making at least a dozen people go and you will love the venue.
Creighton//07.14.2009
love the album
cant wait to have the actual cd in my hands.
going to be in some boot camp/rehab and only allowed one cd :]
ricky//07.15.2009
I downloaded the album to preview it. And I just placed my pre-order.
I would have bought it regardless.
Thanks for all the hard work. I know what bands go through (both studio, practice, and show wise) and you guys excel at it.
Thank you so much.
<3
Also, please come to Tucson, Arizona!
Jason//07.15.2009
Everytime you guys release an album I am dissappointed then grow to love it. Whats the deal?
Burne//07.18.2009
Love the album , guns and dogs is quite simply a great bit of music , and the rest of the album rocks , you deserve to be huge !!! come back to london soon
mark//07.20.2009
You guys continue to blow me away. Probably my favorite live band today, and this is my best favorite album yet.
I did a write up on the album on my blog. I tweeted about it already, but who knows, perhaps this will assist others in coming to the decision. Great job, and good luck with it. I really think this is the album that is going to make everyone realize how special your band is.
http://gatogrande.blogspot.com/2009/07/music-release-of-week.html
David Harper//07.20.2009
i am a writer who has no idea how to put in words just how much i love this album. i cant wait to experience it live next time you come around on tour. i love you guys so much and will continue to spread my word and support for PTM.
Courtney//07.20.2009
Can’t wait to see you guys at Mercury Lounge!
Here’s a review I wrote of The Satanic Satanist on my blog:
http://hotriffs.blogspot.com/2009/07/album-review-portugal-man-satanic.html
Zack Stone//07.22.2009
i love you guys
biil//07.30.2009
Great post. It’s going to be fascinating to see how this story evolves.
For what it’s worth, I’ve been trying to get people to “steal” my music for months, with little luck. If anyone’s fingers feel sticky, head over here to rob me blind: http://bit.ly/7FJ58
Juston//08.09.2009
Just listening to you guys at work, makes It easy to get through this sunday morning, Zoes mum
Samantha Manville//08.30.2009
PLEASE HELP -
Want to see if there is any way to buy a copy of Waves Under the Brown Coat. If I cant buy the entire album, I want to at least buy the songs: Monster, Open Wide and So You Know – but I can’t find anywhere to buy them!
Very Frustrated,
Big Fan
Peter Jay//09.05.2009
I downloaded the album and absolutely loved it. Will see you again anytime you come near and will continue pester people I know about listening to you.
futuredace//03.14.2010
OMG sweet website. Thanks for the blog!
Emely Mathus//03.24.2010