Stockholm Syndrome Trailer from Derek Webb on Vimeo.

Here’s the details on how to get your hands on a copy of Derek’s new CD, Stockhom Syndrome.

You have 6 options:

Option 1 - $7.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks

Option 2 – $9.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks + 2 copies of physical CD (clean and explicit) delivered by 9/1/09

Option 3 – $15.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks + instant download of Paradise is a Parking Lot, the 60-min making of documentary (small resolution)

Option 4 – $22.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks + instant download of Paradise is a Parking Lot, the 60-min making of documentary (medium resolution) + subscription to download and help choose songs for Derek’s cover songs project, Democracy Vol. 1

Option 5 – $29.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks + 2 copies of physical CD (clean and explicit) delivered by 9/1/09 + digital extras including booklet, ringtones, and images + subscription to download and help choose songs for Derek’s cover songs project, Democracy Vol. 1 + exclusive Stockholm Syndrome T-Shirt. (limit 2,000 for this package)

Option 6 – $59.99 – instant digital download of all 14 tracks + 2 copies of physical CD (clean and explicit) delivered by 9/1/09 + Special packaging, including Paradise Is A Parking Lot, 60 minute documentary film about Stockholm Syndrome DVD, Multi-track stems for remixing, and AUTOGRAPHED lyric booklet + instant download of Paradise is a Parking Lot, the 60-min making of documentary (large resolution) + digital extras including booklet, ringtones, and images + subscription to download and help choose songs for Derek’s cover songs project, Democracy Vol. 1 + exclusive Stockholm Syndrome T-Shirt. (limit 1,000 for this package)

There’s only one place to buy Stockholm Syndrome and it’s at the DerekWebb.com Store.

As for Tour Dates for the Black Eye Tour, here’s what they have up so far:

• 09/17/09 Louisville, KY
• 09/18/09 Tuscaloosa, AL
• 09/20/09 Birmingham, AL
• 09/22/09 Atlanta, GA
• 09/23/09 Greenville, SC
• 09/24/09 Charlotte, NC
• 09/25/09 Raleigh, NC
• 09/26/09 Vienna, VA
• 09/27/09 Vienna, VA
• 09/30/09 Winston Salem, NC
• 10/01/09 Asheville, NC
• 10/03/09 Nashville, TN
• 10/04/09 Lexington, KY
• 10/15/09 St Petersburg, FL
• 10/16/09 Orlando, FL
• 10/17/09 Jacksonville, FL
• 10/22/09 Houston, TX
• 10/25/09 Dallas, TX

You can buy tix for the Tour here.

What do you think? Plan on buying any of those packages? Plan on catching one of these tour dates?

Thanks to the generosity of the black-eyed D, I’ve had Stockholm Syndrome for almost a week now. (The album, not the actual syndrome.)

Here’s 7 things I can tell you after 5 listens.

1. You’ve never heard Derek like this before.
2. There are moments on this record that are closer on the musical scale to the Backstreet Boys than Caedmon’s Call…and I mean that in a good way.
3. They absolutely crushed it on the cover art (as you can see above)
4. I already knew Josh Moore was the man, but his work on this project should leave even the doubters convinced. I hope this is the first of many collaborations they work on. Bravo, Mr. Moore. Bravo.
5. The song that has caused the stir, “What Matters More”, is absolutely worth the hype. I heard an acoustic version of it last month, and liked it. But hearing the finished product takes it to a whole new level. If this song doesn’t make it onto the INO release – and I fully understand why it probably won’t – it would be a bummer. (though I’m sure you’ll be able to get your hands on it one way or another)
6. When it’s all said and done, I think there’s at least 3 songs on this record that will end up in my “All-Time Top 10 DW Songs” list. Maybe 4.
7. It’s a strange thing to listen to a DW album and find yourself focusing on the music over the message. It’s not that the music hasn’t been good, it’s just that most of his past work has been so strong from a lyrical standpoint. But some of these songs are so fantastic sonically, I find myself thinking of the lyrics as an afterthought. For this reason it truly feels like new ground.

I’ve heard some rumblings about when this thing is going to be officially released, but I’m not sure if I’m supposed to talk about that stuff so I’ll hold off for now. Stay tuned for updates, and keep this project on your radar, I think you’re going to love it.

I’m not allowed to share the music, but if I could share it with only one of you, what would you do to be the one? Offer me power and fame? Treat me to a sleeve of Pro-V1 golf balls or a gift card to Dunkin Donuts? Promise me not to beat me up the next time you see me?

And hey, while we’re here…any new music y’all have been listening to lately that you want to give a shout out about? Share the love with us…

So you know how Derek Webb has been hiding pieces of his new music all over the country for fans to find? (just say ‘yes’ so we can move on)

Well, a few minutes ago on his Twitter, author Donald Miller made a similar announcement regarding his new book that releases in October, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.

We are working on a plan to hide several “kinko’s” print outs of a million miles in a thousand years, autographed, all over the country.

twitter followers will be notified as to where they are. more later.

Think Derek’s latest adventure has influenced Don to have some fun as well? Well this picture, taken of the two of them celebrating Derek’s 35th birthday this week, is all the proof I need.

What do you think? Not necessarily ‘controversial’ like Derek’s deal…but pretty cool nonetheless. I’d love to get my hands on a kinko’s copy of Million Miles. Especially if it was well before the release date.

Oh, and this seems like as good a time as any to remind you that I am still the world record holder for the “Person who is Photographed with Don and Derek Looking More Unamused than They’ve Ever Been”

Like Dimaggio’s 56, it’s a record that might never be broken.

I only have time for a quick 3-point update today as I’ll be spending 4 hours this afternoon volunteering at an Animal Rescue Mission. If you know anything about me, you are laughing right now because you know I am not a big fan of dogs. And by “not a big fan” I mean, “don’t tell me he never bites. That’s what dogs do. They Bite!”

But alas, when you are in charge of the team building committee at work, and when you organize a community service project at a local dog shelter, you are expected to go. Woof Woof.

1. Looks like Derek Webb has broken down one of the songs from his new album into pieces, and he’s placed the pieces of the song on flash drives that he’s hiding around Nashville (and maybe the whole country???). Here’s the guy (Robert Gay) who found the first one…

I won’t provide daily updates on the progress of it all. For that you can keep tabs on derekwebb.net, where Michael, Geof, and I will keep things updated.

2. My lovely wife Erica just now sent me a picture from her phone of her relaxing poolside at her mom’s. This is just great. I am going to spend the next few hours spreading mulch and trying to avoid being bitten to death by an angry dog while she swims and tans. I’d call this unfair if it wasn’t for the fact that she works 10 times harder than I do every day holding our house and family together. Still, this makes me want to bite a dog.

3. My new friend Tyler Stanton makes his reality TV debut tonight on HGTV’s Renovation Realities.

It’s on at 10:30pm. (not sure why it says it first aired last month…maybe this isn’t his debut). Feel free to watch along with me. And feel free to cast judgment on Tyler every time he appears on the screen along with me.

Oh, and this weekend I think I’m going to be guest-posting on Tyler’s blog, so keep an eye out for that.

Have a great day not being chased by dogs!