Then, make ingram's site an official part of the sy "presence" online and have him get the funds needed to run and update it till the end of time.

To be realistic - either:

1. an exclusivecover versions CDEP, or
2. a "making of" DVD - maybe taking a song from its very earliest stages and documenting its progression to the finished article.

I don't think live DVD(s) can be stressed enough. It's overdue. And I was completely serious about the Snoopy bass. She could always get another bass and sticker it up.

I'd rather have a live DVD as a proper release in its own right. Freebies given away with album pre-orders have a tendency to be a bit cheap and cheerful, and I'd hate to have a live DVD that was like that.

i like the idea of a dvd making of type jobby. I could even film it for them if they like, i'm quite good. My shaking has calmed down alot too recently so the footage wouldn't be too bad

you bet.
Most bands release a live CD + DVD after the first couple of records.:mad:

MOSHE!

I want Sonic wacky-tuned sheet music for the new album.

And a limited edition guitar pick.

And an iron-on design.

Or an SY-emblazoned, karate kid-style headband.

All that is fully achievable, whether or not other people would want that stuff...

a sonic youth comic book.

Pussy. Seriously, it's approaching 2 years and porn outside of snuff is getting boring.

DVD with rehearsal footage filmed by Michael J Fox. It'll be so artsy

What about a Goo-style DVD with videoclips for every song?

you guys expectations are way too high, I really doubt matador would just release a free sy dvd with the album for free with pre-order.Have they ever done that in the past with another group?

With that said If matador is offering it early with some special features i will get it. This is a monumentous moment cause its the first time i have a job so i can legit buy a new sy album.

Then, having them perform the album at my house is out of the question?

Poster
Live show download (audio or video)
DVD (making of, live show, whatever)
B-Side downloads/vinyl would be fun
stickers
t-shirt
stream of the album before its out
appearance on David Letterman and Jools Holland too.......

that doesnt have to be buy early, get now, but hey..

they should play NY soon too.. in the winter. yes.

in terms of doable things, how about they post a whole downloadable live HQ video show in a secret portion of their website, with access granted via password? a digital release would work fine for me, too.

and dare I suggest the fucking PITCHFORK 2007 show in the DDN tour.
I had to suffer those fucking cameramen for the whole show for just nothing?

...oh shit - I got it - even better!
why not getting the band to answer those trillion questions you asked us to submit and they were supposed to answer to, around years ago?