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If they tour MOTS vol 1 for two years like they did with AHFOD, then I think we'll see FFTF in 2024, which will serve as MOTS Vol 2. New planets/songs to add to the universe! Maybe we even get an EP somewhere along the way which could be another volume?

I agree that the show will have familiar elements to the AHFOD tour since it was so successful and flowed so well. Ghost Stories is my favourite, but think they'll drop songs from that and Everyday Life in favour of promoting MOTS. Here's my prediction (my dream setlist would be very different). Excited to see them live again one day! A Stage Music of the Spheres Higher Power Every Teardrop is a Waterfall Clocks Viva La Vida B Stage Human Heart Let Somebody Go The Scientist (Chris only) A Stage Paradise Adventure of a Lifetime People of the Pride Fix You C Stage Cry Cry Cry / BrokEn (interchangeable) Yellow (Acoustic) *Request/Guest/Rare Song MOTS 2 (Transition) A Stage My Universe A Sky Full of Stars Coloratura Infinity Sign (Outro)

While I would have liked 2 discs, I understand that releasing a double album in 2019 is bold, when most artists are releasing smaller batches of songs (but more frequently). Most double albums feature some amount of filler - 16 songs in 53 minutes feels concise and considered. I'm looking forward to see which half if my favourite! For the record, I'm way more hyped by 'Arabesque' than 'Orphans'. It would be HUGE if ever played live.

I think we're likely to get a new song every roughly 2 weeks before the release. Gives the songs room to be talked about and heard separately. Oct 24 - Orphans/Arabesque Nov 8 - Everyday Life (?) Nov 15 - Guns (? or a different song)

I think the wording in the letter suggests it's all going to be released at the same time. Makes more sense for them to release now and start tour next year, rather than do a staggered 2-part release. Far more exciting considering most artists are releasing less music (EPs) so if they do drop a double LP, then I'll be pleased!