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Tender Mercies' new album is available now - pick it up here if you haven't already.

After a 20 year career built through a relationship with a major label and fans, Counting Crows now want to continue their legacy directly with you, no more middle man!

Be a part of Counting Crows' future by designing the album package that leads the campaign for the new face of what it means to be free of a major label, and making independent decisions.

This is a collection of cover songs entitled Under the Covers Underwater Sunshine. Just as the Crows are interpreting songs written by others, you have the opportunity to be a part of this truly unique album by visually interpreting the Crows.   Be inspired by the style of Counting Crows' past album artwork and capture the essence of the trendsetting band.

Inspiration for the album art should come from the overall feel of the Crows' music, the songs posted here, and the concept behind this album.   Use the provided template to submit a cover design. The winning designer will work with Counting Crows' creative director to develop the rest of the album layout.

Counting Crows' new album will be released March 27th, 2012.

 

Click here for details and your chance to enter.

Good luck!

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UPDATE:

I'M CHANGING THE TITLE!!!!!



I can't help it. I've always liked "Under The Covers" but lately it keeps striking me as a little meh. Also, there are about 100 other albums called "Under The Covers".



I'm going to name the album after the website we never quite finished building because they're both kinda meant do the same thing: shed a little light on some cool stuff we love that you might not otherwise see.



So...from now on, this record is called "Underwater Sunshine".…

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Hey this is Dan of Counting Crows. I'm proud to announce that the Tender Mercies album is now available for purchase after 20 years in the making! Please check it out and spread the word! I hope you enjoy.
iTunes - http://bit.ly/TenderMercies-iTunes
Amazon - http://amzn.to/TenderMercies

CC fans! Some of the songs you know & love from live Counting Crows shows came from earlier songwriting . Now you can hear brand new studio versions of songs like "Four White Stallions," "Wiseblood," and "Mercy" from Dan, Jim and their band mates, Patrick and Kurt in The Tender Mercies. 

Stay up to date on their music (which they somehow find time for in between Counting Crows gigs) by liking them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tendermerciesmusic

The Tender Mercies self-titled album is available on Oct. 24 and you can pick it up then at your favorite local indie record store or pre-order now at:

Amazon: www.amazon.com/tendermercies

iTunes: http://tiny.cc/tenderitunes

The band will be doing a select number of live shows:

Oct. 28
San Francisco
w/Glider!
@ Hotel Utah
Click here to purchase tickets.

Nov. 18
Los Angeles
Hotel Cafe
Click here to purchase tickets.