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101
Numbers
PS, US Featuring members of the defunct but forever legendary
bands Antarctica & Christie Front Drive, The 101 continues
with the passion, beauty & creativity where their previous
bands left off. Numbers is an album inspired by near death
experiences, as guitarist/vocalist Eric Richter found himself
hospitalized with a blood clot in his heart but leaving
him with the inspiration to write an album full of heady & powerful
music.
Limekiln-012
CD
$12.75
Adicts
Clockwork Punks Vol. 1
PS, US An ultra-violent compilation from the Kubrickian
clowns of the punk rock universe! This is the first half
of the vinyl version of the well-selling Cleopatra CD comp.
9 tracks, half studio & half live from 1987. Dayglo
green picture disc.
Erika-2032
LP
$18.25
Airfields, The
Laneways
PS, US The Airfields write songs for an evening bike ride
through city laneways in the chilly autumn air. Their silvery,
haunting melodies reverberate and remain in your ears,
their rhythmic bounce bringing a spring to your footsteps.
The Toronto based five piece make sparkling reverb drenched
art-pop with a reverence for the jangly indie groups of
the 1980s and 1960s. The 12-string, finger-picking and
voice belong to David, the farfisa to Sheila, the drums
to Jakob, the bass to Pete, and the reverb and feedback
to Ian. This is their 2nd EP- their first for humblebee-
after their self released City-State EP. Similar Artists:
The Clientele, Slowdive, Razorcuts, Palaxy Tracks, My Bloody
Valentine, Felt, Stereolab, The Innocence Mission.
Humblebee-007
CD
$12.00
Avatars
Never A Good Time
PS, US Debut by Ann Arbor's best new band in years. Up
beat pop energy with great female vocals and the whole
Ramones legacy in sound.
NoFun-019
CD
$16.50
Avatars
Never A Good Time
PS, US
NoFun-19
LP
$16.50
Biker Boy
You Got Me Wrong EP
PS, SWEDEN Pet Shop Boys-esque dance-pop! 8-track EP features
four new songs and four additional remixes of the title
track by Vapnet, Le Sport, Breme and Kalle J.
Hybris-038
CD5
$6.25
Blood Feathers
Curse & Praise
PS, US Philadelphia winters are spitefully cold. Yet right
in the heart of those frozen doldrums Ben Dickey & Drew
Mills, got down to blowing on the embers of songs they
had, individually & together, been incubating for some
time. This prolific twosome favor each other so handsomely
in tone, skill, presence & purpose that it was only
natural to shake hands & make a band. Hauled along
by the rhythmic engine of Quentin & Mickey of Mazarin,
Dickey & Mills hatched a work of great balance & grace.
BoxTheory-006
CD
$14.75
Blood Meridian
Kick Up The Dust
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
V2
LP
$13.75
Blood Meridian
Kick Up The Dust
PS, US Singer/songwriter Matthew Camirand is a man with
a diverse rock 'n' roll history, as a former member of
The Black Halos and currently the bassist in Black Mountain.
Blood Meridian's debut contains twelve stunningly diverse
tracks for days when the skies are slate-grey and Jim Beam
is the only friend worth turning to. "In the tradition
of landmarks like The Gun Club's 'Fire Of Love', Nick Cave
And The Bad Seeds' 'Tender Prey', and Neil Young's 'On
The Beach', 'Kick Up The Dust' defies easy categorization" -
Popmatters.com.
V2
CD
$13.75
Boat
Songs You Might Not Like
PS, US This band's keyboard & melodica tinged pop would
work well being sung while waiting for rescue in the middle
of the sea; a little sad but still hopeful & quite
romantic in sound. Organic melodies reminiscent of Neutral
Milk Hotel meet easy, flowing harmonies that take the edge
off the lo-fi recording. Fans of Quasi & the Shins,
take note, as you'll surely be pleased.
MagicMarker-35
CD
$13.75
Boghossian, Herve/Stephane Rives/Matthieu Saladin
Plateformes
PS, US The label describes this trio in terms of 'free
improvisational jazz', which is stretching terms a bit
further. The three play around with the notion of feedback,
long sustained sounds coming from their instruments, opening
with a fiery high end tone, which abruptly, after a while,
fades over into something very deep, bass endhum. Over
the long course of this recording - a live one from June
last year- you may recognize something that can indeed
be a saxophone or a clarinet (the guitar keeps humming
and is never strummed), moving carefully through all the
various possibilities that feedback can offer. In a way
the influence of Alvin Lucier is never far away, but what
'Plateforms' does is much less rigid in terms of concept
and much more playful and within their self-chosen system
of sound, indeed much more musical and open for repeated
listening (something that is not always the case with Lucier's
work). A fine, delicate woven work." Handsome artwork
by Taylor Deupree, Boghossian also well known for his work
on the Raster Noton label, as well as his own List imprint,
and his previous avant-rock band.
1.8Seconds-005
CD
$13.75
Carbon 14
Issue #28 MAG+CD
PS, US Dave Burke (cover artist), Jeff Gaither, Redd Kross,
Angry Johnny, Gary Martin, The Flaming Sideburns, John
Gilmore, Justice Howard, The Hungover Gourmet, Thee Whiskey
Rebel, Kathleen Hughes, George Tabb, also King VelVeeda's
Cheesy Happy F*cking Funtime Pages. Monsters of Australian
Rock CD feat. 23 tracks from Down Under w/ Radio BIrdman,
The Egos, The Drones & more.
Carbon14-1428
ZINE
$6.00
Caseworker, The
When I was a Young King
PS, US Reference Points: Beta Band, American Analog Set,
Yo La Tengo, Radar Bros., Seam. [the] caseworker's core
is made up of Conor and Eimer, a man and woman who grew
up in Ireland, met in Dublin, moved together to Newcastle
and finally settled in San Francisco in the nineties. All
the while they were falling in an out of love while forming
and dissolving their previous band, Half Film. They are
joined by Monte (Swell) and Will (For Stars) on When I
Was A Young King. "Their brand of tunes descends from
the old shoegazer movement, bands like Slow Dive and Ride,
Galaxie 500 and Mazzy Star. It's simple music on the surface,
verse-chorus-verse stuff, a swollen mix of fuzzy, reverberated
guitars, languorous drumming, gentle bass lines, and brisk,
slightly raspy vocals. But that's just the surface." -SF
Weekly. "[the] caseworker extract dreariness from
inside whispery, ambient pop... completely enraptured and
awesomely dazed" - Rolling Stone. "weave threads
of classic dream pop and indie rock for a majestically
layered sound...an atmosphere both lush and florid...It's
simply gorgeous." - All Music Guide. "literate,
shimmering little brainy rock record for your sleepy Saturday
morning" - East Bay Express (Critic's Choice). "the
perfect soundtrack to all of life's rainy days and Mondays." -
Foxy Digitalis.
Pehr-040
CD
$13.50
Chad & Jeremy
The Ark
PS, US Wide-eyed Columbia finale lets it all fly. A hand-wrought
gem studded w/ glittering acid-pop originals.
Sundazed-6227
CD
$15.00
Chad & Jeremy
I Don't Want to Lose You
PS, US Reissue of their sweeping 1965 second LP weaves
timely folk rock by Dylan & Ochs into their Brit Invasion
style repertoire.
Sundazed-6226
CD
$15.00
Collectors
Galapagos
PS, US Described by some as "organic- electronic" but,
despite a healthy addiction to stringed instruments & analogue
synths, Tom & Benet aren't interested in limiting their
sound: "Think of old cogs, sample jars, bee beards & weird
Edwardian confectionary, the smell of 60s paperback crime
novels, 100ft trebuchets throwing dead pianos across a
field or Lawrence of Arabia on surf board & we're still
no closer to describing these mavericks." RIYL: UNKLE,
Radiohead.
MantisRecordings-005
CD
$20.00
Comets On Fire
Avatar
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Subpop
LP
$11.75
Comets On Fire
Avatar
PS, US The follow-up to "Blue Cathedral" is an
earthy, more accessible, and downright beautiful album. "Avatar" veers
from swinging, bluesy explorations to piano-laced, progressive
power balladry to pure tribalism, evoking everyone from
the Allmans to Quicksilver to Procol Harem to some insane
Fela/SunRa/Crazy Horse hybrid, yet remains wholly Comets
On Fire. Though they play cleaner and clearer, their firepower
is evident and abundant.
Subpop
CD
$13.75
Cure
The Head on the Door [Deluxe Edition]
(Deluxe Edition, Remastered)
PS, US
Rhino
DCD
$24.00
Cure
Pornography [Deluxe Edition]
(Remastered, Digipack Packaging)
PS, US
Rhino
DCD
$24.00
Cure
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me [Deluxe Edition]
(Deluxe Edition, Remastered)
PS, US
Rhino
DCD
$24.00
Damned, The
Fiendish Shadows
PS, US A spectacular live document capturing the goth-punk
legends on their 1985-86 Phantasmagoria tour. 15 tracks.
Cleopatra-1649
CD
$12.00
Daughters
Hell Songs
PS, US If you're not familiar w/ these guys, ask yourself
this: Where the hell have I been? They've basically injected
grind & all manners of extreme heaviness w/ a much
needed dose of lube, style, & danger. This record sounds
amazing. They've annihilated ear drums & impregnated
teenage girls w/ the likes of The Locust, The Dillinger
Escape Plan & An Albatross. Avant-garde prodigies KAYO
DOT guest on this album, as if they didn't already sound
like the looniest combination of guitar heroism, circus
intermission music, & the bottled sweat, musk, & bravado
of the Birthday Party.
HydraHead-666-111
CD
$13.75
Defectors
Give In And Creep Out
PS, US New release by Denmark garage rockers who call themselves
the "evil fuzzkings of Denmark." Includes some
hot beer soaked tracks from their last album and some other
hand picked goodies.
NoFun-20
CD
$16.50
Detroit Cobras
Lost & Found
PS, US This features their earliest recordings (12 tracks
recorded 1994-97). They've never soundeRde csoo rfdierce
as on their first single, songs incl. A cover of Nathaniel
Mayers "Village Of Love", The Deviants"Slum
Lord", Wanda Jackson's "Funnel of Love",
Lee Rodgers' " Sad Affair", Baby Washington's "I've
Got a Feeling" , The Kinks' "Brainwashed" & many
others!
SFTRI
CD
$13.75
Dirty on Purpose
Sleep Later for a Better Tomorrow
PS, US Four guys & a girl who craft indie-pop with
beautifully lush walls-of-sound & ominous accents of
distortion. Their debut EP has garnered much praise for
its sweet blend of vocal harmonies with dynamic song structures
that build & ebb into an overwhelming mixture, simultaneously
tugging & hugging your heart.
NorthStreet-001
CD5
$7.25
Dog Age
Reefy Seadragon
PS, US A psychedelic pop rock jewel sounding very much
like the Elephant 6 artists Apples In Stereo and Olivia
Tremor Control. The production is clean, with lysergic
flourishes throughout the album. At times the band sounds
like Syd Barrett & at other times they evoke the ultra-sheenmelodicism
of the French band Air. Their strong guitar work is laced
with harpsichord, strings, and backward recordings; carefree
lyrics, sometimes stream of consciousness psychedelia,
reach the ear with simple yet irresistible vocal harmonies
straight out of the British Isles of 1967.
RainbowQuartz-133
CD
$14.75
Duchess Says
Noviciat Mère-perruche
PS, CANADA For Fans of: Kleenex/LiliPut, Les Georges Leningrad,
Sonic Youth, The Knife, Dresden Dolls, Glass Candy, The
Gossip, and general appreciators of francopop drenched
in loving noise and surgical bass therapy. What we do know
is that their assaultive yet instantly accessible style
of what they call 'moog-rock' (surely referring to their
startling, inimitable signature synth sound) has put these
native francophones squarely in the spotlight of Montreal's
true new music underground, where they have been honing
their sound and live shows of growing legend from day one.
Unbendingly independent, DIYor-die, and often verging on
outright poverty in order to guard their aesthetic, the
band has still generated a torrent of hype, being tipped
in reverent tones by the likes of 20 Jazz Funk Greats,
Nightlife MTL (numerous times), and making East Village
and WFMU playlists before even having a proper release
to speak of. At the outset of PopMontreal 2005 (the city's
largest annual exhibition of its musical heart) Voir magazine
asked festival director Dan Seligman as to 'the' Montreal
band to watch this moment", to which he replied, "Duchess
Says". Their performance had such ferocity that immediate
comparisons were made to their friends and fellow.
SummerLovers-002
CD
$10.50
Eastern Fox Squirrels
S/T
PS, US Along the way they are joined by Tom & Christina
Carter (Charalambides), Dan Plonsey (a player in the company
of Anthony Braxton & Eugene Chadbourne) & Jason
Bill (Charlambides, also recording w/ Jack Rose.) They
have bouzouki, glockenspiels, bowed banjos, weird exotic
flutes & who knows what else. The results being very
much like what you'd expect; experimental but w/ soft,
round edges & nice, nearly ambient dirges that feel
welcome but really aren't Normal.
Last VisibleDog-104
CD
$12.75
Ensemble
Disown, Delete
PS, US Featuring four new tracks, this EP heralds Olivier
Alary's first new material in five years. Features CHAN
MARSHALL (CAT POWER) & a TIM HECKER remix. The single's
title track is a delicate fusion of symphonic, wall-of-sound
production, and intimate folk-pop vocals.
FatCat-024
CD5
$7.50
Ensemble
Disown, Delete
PS, US Two versions of "Disown, Delete." One
featuring CAT POWER, the other is a TIM HECKER remix.
FatCat-024
45
$5.25
Fiel Garvie
Caught Laughing
PS, US Signposts: Low, Sigur Ros, Mercury Rev, Björk,
Stereolab. 'Caught Laughing' is the new record by the Norwich,
England quintet FIEL GARVIE, and the band's second release
for the Minneapolis-based WORDS ON MUSIC label. The collective
has released five singles, one EP, and three
albums in the decade since their formation in 1996. Produced by Geoff Allen (CAMERA OBSCURA, TEENAGE FANCLUB,
BELLE & SEBASTIAN, MOGWAI) 'Caught Laughing' continues
FIEL GARVIE's reformation of pop music through nine spellbinding
new songs. Rather than abandoning the pop form altogether,
FIEL GARVIE cunningly sidesteps its conventions with a
distinctive flair and ambience that does not cloud the
quintet's fluency in melodies and hooks. The album begins
with the lullaby "Special Rate," whose string
arrangements and whispered vocals by Anne Reekie pronounce
the band as an exquisite practitioner of baroque chamber
pop. Reekie's voice - often cited by critics for her poignant,
unconventional delivery - is likewise not simply a lyrical
conduit, but also a gateway to an enchanting, unfamiliar
world of sound. "The Palace Lights," the album's
first single, is a deceptively jaunty tale of seaside suicide,
set to an insistent keyboard figure and borne along with
the sweetest melody, designed to inveigle itself into your
consciousness and stay there with a limpet-like sticking
power. Mid-tempo songs like "Estimate" and "Daylight" gracefully
march alongside AMERICAN ANALOG SET and YO LA TENGO, while "Air
Song," the album's epic centerpiece, pulsates and
loops in a manner that conjures up the work of STEREOLAB. "Dreaming
is good because it outlasts us all," Reekie closes
the album's second track "Estimate," and the
passage is an apt account of the impressions left by this
record. In 'Caught Laughing' Fiel Garvie create an enduring,
hallucinogenic microcosmos inhabited by exotic, spherical
keys, bashful peals of becalming guitars, subterranean
basslines, and columns of percussion that announce themselves
in sporadic, yet potent, intervals. 'Caught Laughing' launches
Fiel Garvie into their second decade of delivering idiosyncratic
pop music, and unqualifiedly continues their tradition
of fearlessly flying their flag of independence. Fiel Garvie
will tour Japan this summer and Italy and Spain this autumn
in support of 'Caught Laughing'. The band has performed
with a variety of acts including Camera Obscura, Magoo,
Belly, Black Box Recorder, Muse, Deus, and The Telescopes.
WordsOnMusic-19
CD
$10.75
Free Players
S/T
PS, US Feat. members of Finnish free-jazz pawnpins Vapaa,
Kheta Hotem, Kundalini Snakes & the venerable Keijo
Virtanen. An hour long set of jams more reminiscent of
Floyd & the Dead than what you'd expect from Keijo's
previous output. Wild guitar leads & wailing sax (nevermind
the space-organ) reveals immediately what cloth this recording
has been cut from.
LastVisibleDog-103
CD
$12.75
Fresh Mowed Lawn
S/T
PS, US Incorporates the familiar power pop sound of The
Sun Sawed in 1/2 w/both jazz & classical touches. Touchstones
we'll mention would include Elvis Costello"s "Imperial
Bedroom", Van Dyke Parks, High Llamas, The Sea & the
Cake, XTC, Tears For Fears (think: "Sowing The Seeds
Of Love" vibe), The Polyphonic Spree & Beulah.
Fans of Sun Sawed In 1/2 will not be disappointed, either,
as the musical DNA is fully embedded in the works here.
NotLame-109
CD
$14.50
Garden
Round and Round
PS, UK Bethnal Green's quiet, community garden is a haven
for Simon Lord. Once the frontman of twisted pop quartet
Simian, he's now the creative force behind a new psychedelic
folk project: Garden. Garden make what could loosely be
described as modern folk music. Simon's ear for a good
tune that served him so well during the Simian years is
still in bountiful supply, as are his distinct vocals.
But so too is the lateral approach to production that made
Simian far more interesting than just another experimental
pop act. This, in part, comes courtesy of fellow Simian
conspirator, drummer and producer James Ford (lately of
Mystery jets and Test Icicles fame). Garden released an
ep last year on Trial and Error recordings (the label set
up by Simian and friends) to much critical acclaim; "each
Garden song is full of brightly-lit-sunshine morning wonders
as Lord demonstrates that he has an innate sense of baroque
beauty" Flux magazine"exemplary four track ep
of exquisite modern folk. Never lapsing into the genre's
usual formulae, Garden instead leans towards the future" Music
week Now Garden have found a home on Static Caravan (also
home to kindred spirits Tunng) and are ready to unleash
their technicolour debut album "Round and Round".
For fans of Tunng; King Creosote, Adem; Pentangle; Forest
and in fact all things Fence.
StaticCaravan-113
CD
$17.75
Groovie Ghoulies
Berry'd Alive
PS, US
GreenDoor-5005
10
$12.75
Gurus
Swing of Things
PS, US Barcelona-based pop outfit. For their second release,
the Gurus mix & match pure pop perfection, lysergic
psychedelia, modern rock & ambient electronica. The
new album has a more prominent guitar crunch & swirling
experimentalism at the same time. Think The Kinks meets
Fripp & Eno.
RainbowQuartz-132
CD
$14.75
Herve Boghossian/Stephane Rives/Matthieu Salandin
Plateformes
PS, CANADA The label describes this trio in terms of 'free
improvisational jazz', which is stretching terms a bit
further. The three play around with the notion of feedback,
long sustained sounds coming from their instruments, opening
with a fiery high end tone, which abruptly, after a while,
fades over into something very deep, bass endhum. Over
the long course of this recording - a live one from June
last year- you may recognize something that can indeed
be a saxophone or a clarinet (the guitar keeps humming
and is never strummed), moving carefully through all the
various possibilities that feedback can offer. In a way
the influence of Alvin Lucier is never far away, but what
'Plateforms' does is much less rigid in terms of concept
and much more playful and within their self-chosen system
of sound, indeed much more musical and open for repeated
listening (something that is not always the case with Lucier's
work). A fine, delicate woven work." Handsome artwork
by Taylor Deupree, Boghossian also well known for his work
on the Raster Noton label, as well as his own List imprint,
and his previous avant-rock band ION+.
(1.8)sec.records-005
CD
$13.75
Hezekiah Jones
Hezekiah Says You're A-Ok
PS, US Debut from Philly songwriter Raphael Cutrufello
is both nuanced & swayingly graceful. Falling somewhere
between Leonard Cohen & Bonnieb Prince Billy, HJ has
crafted an album of tightly coiled harmonies, memorable
lyrical melodies & nimble, literate songwriting. Comfortable
but unexpected, unabashedly beautiful & languidly unnerving.
YerBird-003
CD
$11.00
Icarus Line
Penance Stories
PS, US Vinyl version of the second full length album. DLP
on colored vinyl includes the lyrics, bonus tracks & alternate
mixes.
Buddyhead-15
LP
$12.00
Jab Mica Och El
Abc Hej Im Cola
PS, CANADA Modern electronic manipulation coalesces with
robust and celebratory cartoon melodies on this, the debut
full length release by the Danish duo, Jab Mica Och El.
Jacob & Michael, the two members of Jab Mica Och El,
have been involved in the experimental / art scene in Denmark
for years. After a 7" released on their own label,
Champion Robot, and a beautifully crafted addition to Ache's
own Project Bicycle compilation (ACHE025), Jacob and Michael
meticulously set forth on the construction of new expression,
new ideas, and new instrumentation. Ten tracks where created
with the help of many friends, including close friend to
both Jab Mica and Ache, Sun Ok Papi K.O. (Sonig / Scratch
Pet Land). It is evident when listening to this album the
abundance of pleasure experienced during these collaborations
and ultimately its creation. The finished product feels
like a document of backyard gatherings of close friends
armed with cold drinks, lighthearted grins, and their instruments
of choice, executed with a naïve charm only the most
eager of artists obtain.
Ache-026
CD
$15.25
Jackson, Wanda
Heart Trouble
PS, US We've had the Sympathy LP, now we've got the CD!
Latest album from one of the pioneering women in rock & a
country music legend to book!The songs include a few newly-invigorated
Wanda classics ("Mean Mean Man", "Funnel
of Love", "Let's Have a Party"), a hip selection
of country & rockabilly standards as well as several
NEW tunes! Also, guest stars galore: ELVIS COSTELLO! (a
duet), DAVE ALVIN, POISON IVY & LUX from THE CRAMPS,
ROSIE FLORES...RECOMMENDED!
CMH-8708
CD
$15.25
Jandek
Glasgow Monday
PS, US 47th Jandek release, & the 4th of 2006! Feat.
wandering piano strains, & whispered forlorn vocals.
Pictured on the front, a stone cottage surrounded by hills.
10 tracks divided into parts, recorded live at the Center
for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow on May 23, 2005
CorwoodInd-785
DCD
$13.75
Jed & Lucia
Candles in Daylight
PS, US This fuses vibrating strings stretched over warped
wooden boxes, resonating objects struck w/ meditative love,
tuned circuits evolving from silence & orchestras gently
mangled to the point to unrecognizability w/ back porch
singing & songwriting. Life in the mts of Southern
Cali. is heard in the album's pace & production.
UnfoundRecords-001
CD
$13.75
Jesus & Mary Chain, The
Darklands [Dual Disc Re-Issue]
PS, US Re-issue, remastered, DVD face on the flipside contains
music videos and a hi-res album version.
Rhino
DCD
$17.50
Jesus & Mary Chain, The
Automatic [Dual Disc Re-Issue]
PS, US Re-issue, remastered, DVD face on the flipside contains
music videos and a hi-res album version.
Rhino
DCD
$17.50
Jesus & Mary Chain, The
Honey's Dead [Dual Disc Re-Issue]
PS, US Re-issue, remastered, DVD face on the flipside contains
music videos and a hi-res album version.
Rhino
DCD
$17.50
Jesus & Mary Chain, The
Psychocandy [Dual Disc Re-Issue]
PS, US Re-issue, remastered, DVD face on the flipside contains
music videos and a hi-res album version.
Rhino
DCD
$17.50
Jesus & Mary Chain, The
Stoned & Dethroned [Dual Disc Re-Issue]
PS, US Re-issue, remastered, DVD face on the flipside contains
music videos and a hi-res album version.
Rhino
CD
$17.50
Lesser Birds of Paradise
Space Between
PS, US Over the last few years, their sound has been refined
to its most organic elements. Subtle experiments & arrangements,
which acted as flourishes on previous releases, develop
into integral muscle on the mesmeric Space Between.With
emphasis on every detail, Space Between opens up secret
passageways of sound in which melodies aren't so much played
as naturally grown; where single notes, pump organs, xylophones,
muted drums & echoing voices layer in a warm, seductive
embrace. Coupled with tapestries of American Gothic narratives,
sly humor, animal characters & Robert Creeley-cum-Charles
Olson poetics, LBOP have created a record of lasting impression & importance.
Contraphonic-056
CD
$16.00
Los Natas
El Hombre Montana
PS, US The gods of Buenos Aries burnout rock are back doing
what they do best: fuzzed-out psychedelic rock jams that
rival the best work Black Sabbath ever did. After five
years of dabbling in the more experimental side of the
psych rock genre, the boys are back. Recorded on vintage
equipment straight to 2" tape, the group has created
an instant classic of a new genre that can only be described
as "Latin heavy psych." This means a whole new
round of globetrotting.
SmallStone-066
CD
$16.00
Lowlife
San Antorium + Extras
PS, UK 15 tracks. LTM are pleased to announce further expanded
CD reissues by cult dream-pop band Lowlife, who released
a string of acclaimed albums between 1985 and 1995. Lowlife
were formed in Grangemouth (Scotland) in 1985 when original
Cocteau Twins bassist Will Heggie joined former Dead Neighbours
members Craig Lorentson, Grant McDowall and Stuart Everest.
Their atmospheric, moody soundscapes were often compared
to New Order, Comsat Angels and - yes - the Cocteau Twins,
yet the band received widespread acclaim over the course
of six albumsreleased via indie label Nightshift: Rain
(1985), Permanent Sleep (1986), Diminuendo (1987), Godhead
(1989), San Antorium (1991) and Gush (1995). The first
round of remastered CD reissues from LTM saw Lowlife praised
again: "High quality re-release from avant-shoegazers.
Eternity Road is an impressive, passionate collection,
Bauhaus-bleak yet complex as jazz. Makes Radiohead sound
like Nizlopi" (Uncut, May 2006). San Antorium is the
fourth full studio album by Lowlife, and was originally
released in 1991. Produced by Calum McClean, it represented
further progression for the band, with a degree of attention
to production and technology described as "peerless" by
Melody Maker, while still at a healthy distance from the
mainstream. Long unavailable, this new remaster of San
Antorium also features five bonus tracks from the legendary
'black sessions' demo album, released in 1988 in a limited
edition of just 250 copies.
LTM-2468
CD
$17.75
Maestro Echoplex
Last Night I Saw God On The Dancefloor
PS, US Catbird Records is proud to offer the world another
chance at this gem by re-releasing this album, complete
w/a newly designed, letterpressed case. His work earned
him comparisons to highly talented contemporaries like
Elliott Smith, as well as the greats in the pantheon of
classic songwriters, such as Neil Young & Paul Simon. "Beautiful
folk inspired ditties; orchestrated pop which brings to
mind Smog & Will Oldham" - Village Voice
Catbird-006
CD
$9.25
Magic Mixture
This Is...
PS, US SPECIAL ORDER IT!!! 1968 UK heavy-psych classic,
originally released on the budget Saga label. The modest
cover art & relative band anonymity betray an accomplished
collection of 12 original tracks, w/ solo guitar blasts & zonked
harmonies a'plenty, anchored by some thunderous Hammond.
A blanket of warm, hazy production makes this every bit
the equal of labelmates The Five Day Week Straw People, & both
nestle comfortably next to the filler-free full-lengths
of 'underground' icons Second Hand, Open Mind, The Art,
etc.
SkyfZol-2125
CD
$21.75
Malo, Raul
Nashville Acoustic Sessions
PS, US Raul Malo, vocalist of THE MAVERICKS & solo
performers is joined by bluegrass/acoustic musicians Pat
Flynn, Rob Ickes (Blue Highway) & Dave Pomeroy (Emmylou)
for this collection of country & pop standards. A masterpiece
of heartbreak songs & heavenly performances, covering
classic songs by Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan,
The Louvin Brothers, Van Morrison, Roy Orbison & more.
CMH -8709
CD
$14.25
Mardie, Montt
Science EP
PS, SWEDEN New EP from Swedish popsmith features "1969" from
the upcoming double album 'Valentine/Chameleon'. As with
hsi debut album "Drama" (also available) this
new EP is further proof of MM's blue-eyed soulfulness.
Fans of Acid House Kings and Moneybrother will be appreciative
of Montt's charms. Think Style Council and The Colourfield
(and Wham!). With a hint a camp Montt Mardie is one of
Sweden's brightest new pop hopes.
Hybris-037
CD5
$6.25
Modwheelmood
Enemies & Immigrants
PS, US Led by current Nine Inch Nails member Alessandro
Cortini & accompanied by former Abandoned Pools guitarist
Pelle Hillstrom. Best described as "alternative pop
electronica", yet is a stimulating departure from
the typical laptop based bands who label themselves as "electronica".
Largely conceived & recorded by Cortini in hotel rooms
across the world whilst on tour with NIN.
Buddyhead -021
CD
$9.00
Mojo
#154 (September 2006)
PS, UK
ZINE
$12.75
Mormons
Statement Of No Statement
PS, US Dressed to kill in ties, bike helmets, & nap
saks- these 5 lunatics unleash their debut CD on Nickel & Dime
Records (the label that brought us the infamous debut CD
by The Spits). Take early punk influences, mix with powerful
pop-punch-punk & mix with new waveish style vocals & you
get the insanity that is THE MORMONS. Turn it up loud-
don't be normal - it'll make you seriously consider running
into a wall.
Nickel&Dime-002
CD
$11.50
Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects
Listen Up
PS, US Sounds from the cosmic junkyard; horns that coast
along the space ways; pulsing & pumping sound from
the trunks fo galaxtic lowriders. Features PAULO ZAPPOLI
of BLACK HEART PROCESSION and FREDDIE DILLINGER (a.k.a.
Mr Tube).
SweetNothing-046
CD
$16.25
Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects
Listen Up
PS, US
SweetNothing-046
LP
$17.25
Ms
S/T + bonus 7"
PS, US This is where it all began & now you can own
it for the first time ever on vinyl. This debut album made
waves when released just two years ago, earning the band
a plethora of rave reviews & accolades, quickly propelling
the band to a cult-like status in their beloved Chicago
hometown. How could this album be any better? For starters,
there's a bonus 7" feat. a cover of the Eisley Brothers "Turn
On, Tune In, Drop Out", & 2nd it's on high-quality
180-gram vinyl.
Polyvinyl-115
LP
$12.50
Mullen, Geoff
Air in Pieces
PS, US Comparisons come in 2 forms: It is easy to think
of the Neil Young that wrote the Dead Man soundtrack, just
as it is easy to think of Keiji Haino in pure guitar exploration
mode (those darker Fushitsusha moments), but it isn't musicians
one thinks of when they listen to this. Instead come vacant
worlds, glaciers & the near frozen ecosystems underneath
them, endless skylines & silence save the sound of
your own breath.
LastVisibleDog-096
CD
$12.75
Noir, Jim
Tower of Love
PS, US Imagine a jukebox stacked w/the hits of ELO, Super
Furry Animals, Pepper-era Beatles, The Beta Band, The Beach
Boys, early Pink Floyd & Supertramp. Now imagine blowing
that jukebox up w/a cartoon style dynamite stick & making
a record from the exploded fragments of vinyl & luminescent
tubing. That's a bit like what Jim Noir's debut album "Tower
Of Love" sounds like. Jim played every note heard
on the record, in fact if you can hit it, twang it, blow
it or tinkle it, Jim can play it.
Barsuk-056
CD
$12.75
Norfolk & Western
Gilded Age
PS, US Vinyl version of the CD on Hush Records.
JealousButcher-55
LP
$11.00
Ooberman
Carried Away
PS, UK Indie pop romantics Ooberman are proud to announce
their return with a glorious summer soundtrack for 2006.
Reprising their buoyant early sound, angelic Sophia Churney
takes lead vocals this time. The Oobs' cult fans (just
Google 'Ooberman' to find them) will find familiar painful
themes wrapped into poignant blossoms of pop harmony, while
the rich production asserts a new-found third album confidence.
Starting out as childhood friends in the 80's, after years
of eccentric recordings in obscurity they released a first
single on GRAHAM COXON's Transcopic Label in 1998 followed
by the legendary Shorley Wall EP on Rough Trade, voted
SINGLE OF THE YEAR by The Times, Mark Radcliffe and James
Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers). The debut album "The
Magic Treehouse" (1999) - produced by STEPHEN STREET
(The Smiths, Blur, The Zutons, The Kaiser Chiefs) - brought
a TOP 40 SINGLE, four Glastonbury appearances and wide
mainstream coverage. Their highest critical acclaim came
later for the gentle psychedelic folk of the Running Girl
Mini Album (2001) and the cinematic grandeur of 2003's
Hey Petrunko. "Hey Petrunko Gets better and better
every time you play it, buy definitely" (Sunday Telegraph). "The
production is phenomenal, washes over in wave after wave
of aural bliss" (Stephen Street). "Melodic, moving
album about the death of childlike innocence. Wonderful." (Rolling
Stone Magazine). "Combining conventional song structures
with orchestral interludes, their newly lush sound here
twinkles like The Flaming Lips with The Boo Radley's quirky
pop nous." (Q Magazine).
C-PIJ-008
CD
$17.75
Paper Rad
Taking Out The Trash / Faces In The Trash
PS, US A collection of visual ephemera from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania/Northampton, Massachusetts comics/video/art
collective PAPER RAD. Includes videos done for WIZARDZZ
and USAISAMONSTER, an un-aired animated TV show pilot featuring
the recurring character ALFE, a guide to CD-ROMS, and a
ton of bonus stuff.
Load
DVD
$14.00
Postal Blue
Road To Happiness
PS, CANADA New EP from Brazil's Postal Blue, following
their 2004 debut full length "International Breeze" on
Shelflife Records. Picking up the pace from "International
Breeze," "Road To Happiness" returns to
the infectious, upbeat jangle pop of their 2001 Shelflife
Ep "Weather Sensitive," while retaining their
signature melancholic undertones and delicate vocals of
singer Adriano Ribeiro. "The World Doesn't Need You" and "I
Took The Love You Were Hiding," recall the chiming
jangle of the Orchids and Close Lobsters, while the cello
and piano of "I'm Glad You Know" evokes the elegant
pop of La Buena Vida. "Road To Happiness" also
features Postal Blue's first recording sung entirely in
Portugese, with the shimmering "Vou Deixar Pra Depois" sounding
like the Byrds filtered through Galaxie 500. For fans of
The Fairways, Blueboy, The June Brides, La Buena Vida,
The Orchids, The Close Lobsters, Red Sleeping Beauty, Trembling
Blue Stars etc. "These Brazilian pop purists take
equal parts Belle and Sebastian and Luna to come up with
their own glistening sound" From Spank Fanzine.
Humblebee-005
CD5
$12.00
Psycho & the Birds
Check Your Zoo
PS, US The 2nd in a series of enhanced boom box recordings
from ROBERT POLLARD and long time studio cohort TIM TOBIAS.
This new 6 song EP features Tobias fleshing out Pollard's
raw demos in the studio with an array of extra instruments,
offering a fresh view of Pollard's ever-evolving songwriting
talent.
Recordhead-43
CD5
$6.25
Punk Planet
July/ August 2006
PS, US Feat. interviews w/ EX- MINISTRY/ REVOLTING COCKS
CHRIS CONNELLY, copyright expert Lawrence Lessig, FORTUNE'S
FLESH, THE YES MEN &
many more! Also feat. an article on raising activist chicldren
plus close to 300 of the underground's best music, zines,
comics, books & DVDs.
PunkPlanet-74
ZINE
$4.75
Queen
Music Box Collection
PS, US The "true & complete story" as told
with "rare & archival footage and in-depth interviews
w/the people who know them best." Region=0
MVB-2017
DVD
$14.25
Relay
Still Point of Turning
PS, US Kicks the asses of everyone else who thinks they
know what blistering-shoegaze-synth-guitarpsych is all
about... but they do it with love. They do it with reverence & respect.
They were all there the first time around, so they do it
with a natural know-how & nostalgic sense of adventure
that succeeds in making all of us feel young again, burning
joints down the highway at 75mph or turning the lights
off in the bedroom.
Bubblecore-50
CD
$13.25
Sachiko Kanenobu
Misora
PS, AUSTRALIA The 1972 debut album by Sachiko Kanenobu,
a woman generally acknowledged as Japan's first female
singer-songwriter. It's a near-perfect folk masterpiece,
alternating full-bodied arrangements (produced by Harry
Hosono of Yellow Magic Orchestra and Happy End) with Sachiko's
lonesome guitar and pure, soaring vocals. Discovered as
an precocious 18 year old in Osaka, Sachiko was signed
to Japan's first ever independent record company, URC (Underground
Record Club), who changed Japan's musical landscape irrevocably
in the late 60s and early 70s with artists like Happy End,
Folk Crusaders and Kenji Endo. Sachiko was the only female
artist on this era-defining label and the very fact that
she wrote and sang her own songs made her a rarity among
Japanese women. But just a few months before Misora was
released, Sachiko left Japan and secretly emigrated to
America to marry music critic Paul Williams (Crawdaddy
Magazine, Rolling Stone). She did not record again for
almost a decade and didn't release another album until
1992. Instead she settled with Williams in small-town California
and raised two sons. Misora was released in her absence,
and, without an artist to promote it, sank without a trace.
World renowned science fiction author Philip K Dick, a
Williams family friend, actually encouraged Sachiko to
return to music in the early 80s. He was executive producer
for a single recorded in 1981, but sadly died before he
could realise his ambition to produce Sachiko's return
album. Still, Sachiko was inspired by his encouragement
and reinvented herself with gusto as a 'folk-punk' singer,
forming new band Culture Shock in the mid 80s. Sachiko
still performs to this day and since Misora was rediscovered
by Japanese fans in the early 90s, has returned to her
homeland many times to perform. Misora is now regarded
as a classic landmark in Japanese musical history, and
she is revered her as a true underground folk pioneer.
Chapter Music's edition of Misora is the first for the
English-speaking world, featuring extensive liner notes,
lyrics translated into English by Sachiko herself, and
never before seen photos from the singer's own archives.
ChapterMusic-054
CD
$13.50
Sadies
In Concert Volume One
PS, US Two discs featuring over 40 tracks. Recorded by
Steve Albini on soft, supple analog two-inch tape. Featuring
a cavalcade of melodious compatriots such as Neko Case,
Gary Louris of The Jayhawks, Jon Spencer, Garth Hudson
of The Band, Jon Langford & more or less The Sadies'
entire immediate family. And regarding the prospects of
corralling all of these people under one roof to record
their first-ever double live album, The Sadies say, "If
it blows up in our face, it'll still be one of the best
things we've ever done in our lives".
YepRoc-2122
DCD
$18.75
Sebadoh
III
PS, US It's hard to call this the shot heard 'round the
world, but in its own way, "III", along with "Slanted
And Enchanted", opened up a creative way by ransacking
the vestiges of the 80's American underground. The original
album is a schizophrenic adventure, from Lou Barlow's plaintive
songwriting to Eric Gaffney's noisier psychedelically minded
etudes. Long out of print, this landmark album contains
the 23-track original album on disc one and a whole album's
worth of additional bonus material.
Domino
CD
$13.75
Seekers Who Are Lovers
You are the Pride of Your Street
PS, MEXICO Angel Sanchez is better known for his work as
Antiguo Automata Mexicano previously released by Background
in Germany and Filtro in Mexico. Seekers
Who Are Lovers is a project of love songs and broken hearted
crooner gimmicks, related at the same time with the glitch
aesthetics and generative audio sphere. Seekers
Who Are Lovers delivers "You Are The Pride Of Your
Street EP", with additional production by Baja California's
Rubén Tamayo (Fax) and Fernando Corona (Murcof).
SoundSister-04
CD
$8.25
Sigur Ros
Saeglópur EP
PS, US PREORDER! First EP from "Takk" incl the
mellifluous title cut taken from their last album plus
3 BRAND NEW TRACKS exclusive to this release that follow
in the musical path set by their earlier EPs. Also includes
videos for "Glósóli", "Hoppípolla",
and "Sæglópur".
Filter-008
CD/DVD
$12.50
Skyscraper Magazine
Issue #22
PS, US Built To Spill, Cursive, Tortoise, The Futureheads,
Boris, Grizzly Bear, Oakley Hall, Flin Flon, Akimbo, Die
Princess Die, SSM, plus an Acid-Folk Primer, articles,
and reviews.
Skyscraper-22
ZINE
$6.00
Super Heroines
Anthology
PS, US Renowned death rock project feat. EVA O (CHRISTIAN
DEATH) & JIL EMERY (HOLE). This collects all tracks
from their 82 & 83 albums plus rare tracks, digitally
remastered.
Cleopatra-1564
CD
$17.25
Sword
Age of Winters
PS, US GATEFOLD vinyl for their new retro masterpiece.
Kemado-029
LP
$11.75
Tegan And Sara
It's Not Fun, Don't Do It!
PS, US DVD features a live concert, homemade documentaries
focusing on the making of "so jealous" and the
touring of "so jealous", every music video, "the
puppet project" (a hilarious and amazing mockumentary
and music video done by marionettes), endless commentary,
and much more!!!!
Vapor-8841
DVD
$14.00
Thomas, Fred
Sink Like a Symphony
PS, US Following three limited cd-r albums "Sink Like
A Symphony" emerges as Thomas' first widely-available
if not technically official solo debut. A step away from
the ultra-bubblegum glitter of Saturday Looks Good To Me,
but still rooted in the magic of the pop song, the music
on "Sink" is heartbreakingly serious, ridiculously
personal & still stuck in your head all day. Akin to
the hyper-wordy spiritual side of Neutral Milk Hotel or
the experimental lo-fidelity alchemy of The Microphones,
these songs clatter and shake with hope & pain, always
on the Virgo of falling into themselves, and sometimes
do, coming out of a two minute pop song into a fuzz explosion
or a five-minute drum circle.
Corleone-621
CD
$11.00
Todd, Mia Doi
Pink Sun EP
PS, US Remix/reinvention of 6 MDT songs by NOBODY, ADVENTURE
TIME, DNTEL, FLYING LOTUS, REMINDER, & previously unreleased
mix by TOM CHASTEEN (FUTURE PIGEON).
PlugResearch-73
12
$8.25
Toms
Simplicity
PS, US Recorded at the same time as the reisuse of The
Toms' '79 classic self titled debut & totally unreleased
until now, this is a '05 CD of ALL NEW material from The
Toms (Tom Marolda) from the classic Toms period & written
in the classic style of their debut. Relive the spirit
of Raspberries, Badfinger, Pezband, Off Broadway & The
Beatles all over again. The Toms presented shimmering upbeat
happy pop music that is just bursting at the seams w/ good
intent.
NotLame-95
CD
$14.50
U2
Music Box Collection
PS, US The "true & complete story" as told
with "rare & archival footage courtesy of numerous
private collectors around the world." Region=0
MVB-2012
DVD
$14.25
Uncut
#112 (September 2006)
PS, UK
ZINE
$12.75
Vapnet
Jag Vet Hur Man Väntar
PS, SWEDEN New 2006 album from Swedish-singing genre-bending
duo. Pitchfork gives it a score of 8.3 and says nice things
like: "These songs confidently strike a delicate balance:
they're poppy without being twee, moody without being dark,
pensive without being precious. Still, I can't deny that
I've been tempted to look into translating these lyrics,
to find out what these songs really mean. But after spending
a few evenings on my back porch drinking Shiners, watching
fireflies, and listening to Jag Vet Hur Man Väntar,
I've come to the conclusion-- a minor breakthrough for
me-- that I don't really need to know what these songs
are about. I understand them enough to enjoy them as they
sound." (Stephen M. Deusner)
Hybris
CD
$13.50
Various
International Pop Overthrow Vol. 9 (CDX3)
PS, US As usual there's a large mix of previously released
songs, but more than 1/2 of these are unreleased or rare
trax. Features fantastic tracks from Roger Joseph Manning
Jr, The Innocents-Your Precious Touch, Wisely, Morty Shallman,
Fresh Mowed Lawn & tons of other REALLY great pop bands!
NotLame-09
CD
$20.00
Various
Annual Spring 2006
PS, US With THE summer hit of the year: BOB SINCLAR's "World,
Hold On!" (& official theme of the FIFA World
Cup 2006), it took a while for this to finally be released.
As usual, Europe's biggest tracks & hottest trendsetters
crowd together on these 2 CDs. This DJs brew unites the
best of both worlds: the world of pop is represented by
the likes of TARKAN, MOBY, & THE STREETS, while the
world of club music includes such undisputed stars as ROYKSOPP,
TOMCRAFT, M.A.N.D.Y., ANNIE, & DISCO BOYS. The fresh
but already legendary band THE KNIFE has contributed some
exclusively remixed stuff.
MinistryofSound-69
DCD
$26.75
Various
Future Folk
PS, US This sketches a friendly utopia of the here & now.
This compilation does not lay claim to completeness w/
its 14 tracks, but can do so much more instead, amongst
other things, give a warm welcome to the morning in these
cold times. This is a child of love for music & progress-
an essence of the future. Feat. CARIBOU, THE POSTAL SERVICE,
THE BOOKS, HANNE HUKKELBERG, RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, PSAPP & more.
StereoDeluxe-129
CD
$21.50
Various
Tribute To Buffalo Springfield: Five Way Street
PS, US 1) Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings "Burned" 2)
Byrds Of A Feather "Bluebird" 3) The Retros "Well
See" 4) Maplewood "I Am A Child" 5) Noctorum "Nowadays
Clancy Cant Even Sing" 6) Rich Hopkins & The Luminarious "Mr.
Soul" 7) Marc Carroll "For What Its Worth" 8)
Diesel Park West "Hung Upside Down" 9) Bill Williams "Flying
On The Ground Is Wrong" 10) The Gripweeds "Down
To The Wire" 11) The Windbreakers "Expecting
To Fly" 12) Jeff Larson "Questions" 13)
Buddy Woodward & The Nitro Express "Go & Say
Goodbye" 14) George Usher Group "On The Way Home" 15)
Freddie Steady 5 "Rock & Roll Woman" 16)
Edward Rogers "Do I Have To Come Right Out & Say
It" 17) The Kennedys "Pretty Girl Why" 18)
Last Train Home "Kind Woman" 19) The Riffbrokers "Sit
Down I Think I Love You " 20) Western Electric "So
You Got A Lover" 21) The Shambles "Whatever Happened
To Saturday Night".
NotLame-121
CD
$14.50
Various
Future Folk
PS, US This sketches a friendly utopia of the here & now.
This compilation does not lay claim to completeness w/
its 14 tracks, but can do so much more instead, amongst
other things, give a warm welcome to the morning in these
cold times. This is a child of love for music & progress-
an essence of the future. Feat. CARIBOU, THE POSTAL SERVICE,
THE BOOKS, HANNE HUKKELBERG, RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, PSAPP & more.
StereoDeluxe-129
CD
$21.50
Various
Ultimate Lessons Vol. 3
PS, US Vol. 3 feat. DJ Format, Z Rock, Kid Koala (Ninja
Tune, )Mr. K (Danny Krivit), Dj Red Alert, FatBoy Slim
(Norman Cook), DST, Coldcut (Ninja Tune) same layout, same
concept, same great price!!!
Starchild-1711
CD
$12.75
Various
Boston Beatdown 2: See The World Through Our Eyes
PS, US A unique collaboration by some of Boston's most
influential hardcore heroes & bands. Be it the mayhem
of a show, the violence of its aftermath or the chaos of
an ensuing riot, from the attack by hardcore kids on Moby
to the sewing up of stab wounds on a living room couch,
no other documentary has ever been so brutally honest & real.
Feat. live performances & interviews from bands like
Blood for Blood, Death Before Dishonor & Righteous
Jams, combines w/exclusive interviews by founding members
of Boston's notorious FSU gang & a soundtrack of some
of Boston's hardest music, this movie tells the story & history
of Boston hardcore from past 'til present. "Intense.
A hardcore punk documentary by the people who wrote its
history." (Al-Dropkick Murphys) Region 0
CrossCheckRec-9300
DVD
$14.50
Wilson, Delroy
Best of...Original 18
PS, US Delroy Wilson's The Best Of...Original Eighteen
is considered one of the key components for a great record
collection per its inclusion in the book, "Reggae:
100 Essential CDs" (Rough Guides). Now, with six extra
tracks, improved sound quality, new liner notes and packaging,
this classic returns better than ever. As a young teen,
Wilson got his start at Studio One under the tutelage of
Clement Dodd and surrounded by Jamaica's top musicians
- Skatalites, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alton Ellis,
and other luminaries. While at Studio One, he developed
into one of Jamaica's great soul singers and one of reggae
music's most beloved artist and songwriters. Delroy's prolific
career spanned the musical eras of ska, rock steady, and
modern reggae and was only cut short when he tragically
passed away in 1995.
StudioOne-116617723-2
CD
$17.98
Works, The
S-T
PS, SWEDEN JIM'S PICK: Truly brilliant Swedish throwback
psychedelia. The Works feature members of Dungen's band
and by the sound of it that makes complete sense! From
spine-tingling fuzzed-out epic ballads to thundering, cataclysmic
psychpopsongs this album takes you back to the late 60s
and early 70s (especially British psych from that era)
in the same way that Elope, Hip Whips, and Motorpsycho
can. Vice Magazine REVIEW: ""The shroom season
is here, and the Works debut album is one aural stimuli
that will groove with the fungi big time! The Works come
over like goggle-eyed virtuosos from some weird Scandinavian
conservatoire where ergot is on the curriculum. Musically,
what comes across is a love for the angst and uplift of
The Who, early Floyd and The Small Faces."
SubliminalSounds
CD
$13.00
Wow & Flutter
Elements
PS, US b/w "Leave it Alone". Wow & Flutter
trim their line up down to a 3 piece & cast off the
shackles of their previous slo-core musings. Gone are the
cello & shimmery guitars, their replacements: the fall
of the mighty rock n' roll! Fully embracing their sonic
roots, they bring forth the cure to the complacent post
rock movement. Bauhaus artties beware, they have turned
these tones on their tails!
JealousButcher-054
45
$4.25
Forthcoming Releases
1090 Club
Shipwrecked on Shores (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Billings, Montana indie rockers who wrangled Steve
Fisk (NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN, MINUS THE BEAR) & Alex
Newport (MARS VOLTA, AT THE DRIVE-IN) to twist their knobs.
Guitar & drums joined by piano & violin behind
male & female vocals. Indie rock meets pop in a Flaming
Lips, Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse sorta way.
SideCho-1025
CD
$14.75
2 AM/FM
Pt. 2 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Notorious sonic shape-shifter TADD MULLINIX/JAMES
T. COTTON/DABRYE has joined up w/long time collaborator
D'Marc Cantu to create a second installment of their dark
acid house paeon to the pioneers of the 80's & 90's.
3 floor heavy tracks for fans of REPHLEX & TRAX labels.
SpectralSound-038
12
$8.25
Aberdeen
What Do I Wish For Now? Singles + Extras 1994-2004 (PRE-ORDER:
SALEABLE SEPT. 17TH)
PS, UK 19 tracks. LTM are pleased to present the first
ever singles compilation by cult Californian indiepop combo
Aberdeen, the Sarah Records signing featuring Beth Arzy
(of Trembling Blue Stars) and John Girgus (Languis). What
Do I Wish For Now? is a 69 minute, 19 track collection
featuring all tracks from their five singles on Sarah Records
and Tremelo Arm Users Club released between 1994 and 2004,
as well as three extra tracks from rare compilation albums.
The booklet also features a detailed band history and a
wealth of rare images. Standout tracks include Super Sunny
Summer, Sink or Float and the Boy Has Gone Away. Also included
are covers of songs by The Field Mice and Biff Bang Pow.
Band history: Aberdeen formed in California in 1994, and
released their first two eps (Byron, Fireworks) on cult
UK indie Sarah Records as a three piece. After a four-year
hiatus, John and Beth regrouped in 2000 to record three
further singles (Sink or Float, The Boy Has Gone Away,
Florida) and their sole album to date, Homesick & Happy
to Be Here (2002). Their music appeared in several editions
of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in which the band themselves
appeared in Season 7.
LTM-2466
CD
$17.00
Akron/Family
Meek Warrior (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE OCTOBER 3RD)
PS, US A special, budget-priced album, over 35 mins. long,
shows the band morphing into something comfortably unfamiliar,
by turns wild, gentle, raging, hilarioius, elated, meditative
and sometimes simply beautiful. Features contributions
from free jazz legend Hamid Drake, Griffin Rodriguez(Balbicon),
Jason LaFarge(Pineal Ventana, Sikhara) & members of
Broken Social Scene and Do Make Say Think.
YoungGod-33
CD
$11.00
Appleton, J & Don Cherry
Human Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This 1969 avant-garde collaboration between trumpeter
Don Cherry & electronics pioneer Jon Appleton was originally
released on legendary jazz producer Bob Thiele's Flying
Dutchman label. Consisting of 4 compositions with the titles "Boa," "Oba," "Abo," and "Bao," Human
Music finds Cherry stretching out on various flutes & African
percussion instruments in addition to pocket trumpet. Original
artwork. Detailed liner notes.
Water-182
CD
$15.25
Audience
S/T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Audience is one of the most interesting groups in
the British panorama of the late 60s/early 70s. Their sound
was a manifestation of their desire to experiment with & masterfully
blend different musical styles, such as rock, folk, jazz & blues.
If we must make comparisons, Jethro Tull immediately leaps
to mind, particularly for the band's use of flute. Audience
gained moderate notoriety thanks to their constant gigging & they
soon released this 1969 self-titled debut, which featured
an excellent use of (predominantly acoustic) guitar (Howard
Werth) and equally high-quality flute, sax & clarinet
playing (Keith Gemmell), not to mention the distinctive
voice of Werth, and their simple, but effective arrangements
(in a period when pomp prog rock reigned supreme). "Maiden's
Cry," brings to mind "Stairway To Heaven," but
it was actually written 2 years before the Zeppelin-penned
opus. An excellent debut here feat. 3 bonus tracks.
Akarma-357
CD
$17.25
Bachmann, Eric
To the Races (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US His warm vocals & deceptively simple arrangements
keep the songs quiet elegance ardent & complete, only
occasionally augmented by Miranda Brown's angelic harmonies
or Tom Hagerman's (Devotchka) haunting violin. From the
gently urgent opening notes to quiet guitar strum & soothing
piano lines, it's familiar but rarely as well articulated
stories of self imposed or unintentional isolation & the
common search for, or escape from, some kind of sanctuary.
SaddleCreek-095
CD
$12.50
Bachmann, Eric
To the Races (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US The new Saddle Creek album from CROOKED FINGERS/ARCHERS
OF LOAF main d00d. Strictly limited 1000, hand numbered
copies. Incl. the VINYL ONLY VOCAL VERSION OF THE TITLE
TRACK.
ForeignLeisure-005
LP
$12.00
Basho, Robbie
Venus in Cancer (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US First time on CD for 1969 album from one of the
great triumvirate of American finger picking acoustic guitarists
of the late 60's/early 70's along w/Kottke & Fahey.
Showcases the wire range of musical influences incl. Arabic,
Himalayan & Indian themes; Japanese & Chinese scales, & classical & European
folk music, that set him apart from his blues-based peers.
Incl. original nekkid girl album art & new written
appreciations from WILLIAM ACKERMAN, MAX OCHS STEFFAN BASHO-JUNGHANS & PETE
TOWNSEND. "His voice is from another world. Robbie
is special."-Pete Townshend.
TompkinsSquare-1820
CD
$15.00
Basho-Junghans, Steffen
Last Days of the Dragons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This Berlin based artist's wonderous collection
of 8 free wheeling finger picking 6 & 12 guitar tunes & what
a doozy it is! Marks the 3rd in Locust's perennial series
of "Wooden Guitar" solo discs.
Locust-082
CD
$14.50
Bastard Wing
Crystal Thicket (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US A collaboration between avant-psych guitarists Christina
Carter (CHARALAMBIDES) & Andrew MacGregor (GOWN). This
is Carter's first pop album. Musically there's something
new going on here. Imagine 70's nostalgia, soul guitars & Studio
54.
FreePorcupine-016
CD
$16.25
Bjork, Brant
Sabbia (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS,US Incredible tapestry of desert images shot by KATE
McCABE, woven to music by BRANT BJORK.
Duna-013
DVD
$16.25
Bonnie Prince BIlly
Letting Go (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION.
DragCity-420
LP
$14.50
Bonnie Prince BIlly
Letting Go DVD (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Also available in a 5.1 DVD Version.
DragCity-420.5
DVD
$15.00
Books
Lost and Safe (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 5TH)
PS, GERMANY REPRESS Limited vinyl pressing in gatefold
sleeve.
Tomlab-050
LP
$14.25
Boxhead Ensemble
Nocturnes (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Fourth studio album from Krassner, Lonberg-Holm,
Rosaly & Kolar generating a meditative aura unlike
any other. A haunting sonic netherworld.
Atavistic-174
CD
$15.25
Broadcast
Future Crayon (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Collects all 18 brilliant b-sides from his 10 year
career, most rare & out of print.
Warp-146
CD
$17.00
Broadcast
Future Crayon (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Limited double LP.
Warp-146
DLP
$21.00
Bunuel, Luis
Young One (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US
Transparency-229
DVD
$15.50
Cale, John
Island Years (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, UK Incl. all 36 tracks that Cale recorded for Island
in 1974-75 which made up the two classic albums "Fear" & "Slow
Dazzle" & incl bonus tracks. Still amazing stuff.
IslandUK-524235-2
DCD
$16.98
caUSE co-MOTION
Which Way is Up? (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US ...b/w Falling Again" Back with more slip slap & boom
boom. CRUMPH guitars above, THUMP drums below, EEEYYAA
voices to the left, AAAGGAH voices to the right... so,
Which Way is Up? Comes with a B-side cover of the Marine
Girl's classic Falling Again. Both sides produced by Tim
Barnes (Rogers Sisters, Sonic Youth). A foldout sleeve
covers the single but is a much better cover for your wall.
WhatsYourRupture-306
45
$6.25
Cohen, Ira
Invasion of theThunderbolt Pagoda (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE
AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US First ever fully authorized commercial release fo
the 1968 landmark in psychedelic cinema. Includes the orginal
soundtrack featuring TONY CONRAD, HENRY FLYNT & ANGUS
MACLISE and two previously unreleased tracks from ACID
MOTHERS TEMPLE SWR & SUNBURNED HAND OF THE MAN. Packed
with extras including a new short by Cohen, director's
commentary, outakes, photos, a slideshow and a 16 page
book of poetry & commentary.
Bastet-008
DVD
$34.00
Cursive
Happy Hollow (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Their most recent record, "The Ugly Organ",
racked up considerable accolades: named one of 2003's best
records by Blender, called "the best album of [the
band's] career" by the NY Times, and given a 4-star
rating by Rolling Stone. "Happy Hollow" is an
expansion of their trademark discordant swell, marked by
a new bounce, a buoyant strut, and a recognition that hey,
this is fun. Dissonant yet distinctively melodic guitar
sounds and front man Kasher's ever-cathartic yowl now mesh
and clash with horns, piano, accordion, and other instruments.
The themes addressed here include shattered American dreams,
small town malaise, and religious hypocrisy. Never repeating
themselves, always pushing forward artistically, and never
settling,
Cursive raise the bar with yet another groundbreaking record.
SaddleCreek
CD
$12.50
Cursive
Happy Hollow (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
SaddleCreek
LP
$12.50
Detrius
Thresholds (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 5TH)
PS, GERMANY One hard step forward: "Thresholds",
a prolongation of Detritus's second full length album (the
acclaimed "Origin"), sees David Dando-Moore contract
his beats and infusing his tracks with newly found, harder
and drier sounds. Crystal-clear, melodic and dynamic, Detritus's
sound widens again with "Thresholds", mixing
ardour and melancholy as never before. "Thresholds" is
a CD that Detritus had to write before being able to move
on to new grounds. A prolongation of the acclaimed full-length "Origin",
it dots the i on this artist's skills, and anticipate Detritus's
changes in the future.
AdNoiseam-65
CD
$9.75
Dumovich, Mike
Mesojunarian (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Structured around razor-sharp fingerplucks rather
than chords, Dumovich's lyrics often draw a chilly parallel
between geography, weather & human emotions. Deeply
thoughtful in the Nick Drake/Townes Van Zandt tradition. "Dumovich
has a voice that sounds older than his time, and an intimate,
emotionally raw delivery. Dumovich has remained mostly
under the radar- he plays a brand of folk that may remind
some of Will Oldham & Smog, but he's wholly his own
creation." -Seattle Stranger
Tarnished -0604
CD
$11.00
Dylan, Bob
Modern Times (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US DOUBLE GATEFOLD vinyl for his new one feat. 10 new
songs.
Columbia-82796-87606-1
DLP
$15.25
Dylan, Bob
Modern Times REGULAR (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Regular edition incl. bonus DVD w/4 additional songs & expanded
booklet for his new one.
Columbia-82796-87606-2
CD/DVD
$19.00
Dylan, Bob
Modern Times BONUS (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Special edition incl. bonus DVD w/4 additional songs & expanded
booklet for his new one.
Columbia-82796-87686-2
CD/DVD
$23.00
Egan, Bob
The Glorious Decline (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 5TH)
PS, US Americana steel guitarist has played with Wilco,
Freakwater, Blue Rodeo, Billy Bragg, Neko Case, Cowboy
Junkies, Sadies, Jason Collette and more. His 3rd solo
record started out as an ambient pedal steel instrumental
record and ended up 18 months later a nine song lush soundscape
of confessional lament inspired by the flow and structure
of classical music using textured pedal steel, classical
piano & vibes. Beautiful.
GarCorp-01
CD
$13.75
El Boxeo
Awake & Dreaming (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Awake, the first half of the album, is the band
as the band- the three main members playing their songs
live, with minimal experiments/production frill. With Awake,
the band presents its stripped down violin/bass/drums sound,
just as one might encounter in the normal live setting.
Dreaming, a long-brewed idea of surrealism & the subconscious,
finds the band under no limitations, representing both
dreams as songs & songs as dreams. Adding to the mix,
Dreaming is chock full of instruments, noises & voices
(cello, viola, piano, a door, flute, trombone, saxophone,
trumpet, twigs, keys, organ, bells) creating an ever changing,
occasionally hallucinatory flow of moods & imagery. "I've
never heard post-punk with violin before & damned if
it doesn't work fairly well... A great combination of tone & texture." -Splendid.com.
SuburbanSpraw-016l
CD
$10.00
Ensemble
S/T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Debut from Olivier Alary, whom has collaborated
with Bjork & done several remixes of her work. Now
he brings a stunningly beautiful album featuring collaborations
with CHAN MARSHALL (CAT POWER), LOW BARLOW, MILEECE & CAMILLE
CLAVERIE. Drumming by ADAM PIERCE (MICE PARADE) & orchestral
arrangements by JOHANNES MALFATTI, performed by the Babelsberg
Film Orchestra in Germany. The result is a gorgeous
display of subtlety & a mature mix of organic textures & programming.
FatCat-44
CD
$14.50
Fahey, John
Live in Santa Monica (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US
Transparency-228
DVD
$15.50
Farina/Gray/McBride
Almanac (Out Trios 4) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Members of KARATE, SPACEWAYS & POWERHOUSE SOUND
make adventurous improvised music with yeoman-like commitment,
integrity of materials & timeless ideas.
Atavistic-171
CD
$15.25
Felipe, Dino
Dinosaur Bones & Pyramids (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
29TH)
PS, CANADA DINOSAUR BONES & PYRAMIDS finds former member
of Old Bombs and Fukktron DINO FELIPE layering intoxicated
melodies against waves of coke-rush electro beats & psychedelic
synth soundscapes. Catchy vocal heavy tracks like "ripped & shit" and "ovulation
celebration" featuring OTTO VON SCHIRACH are refreshingly
inventive, and undeniably infectious. DINOSAUR BONES & PYRAMIDS
is 13 upbeat and engaging tracks on CD format. Not just
just dsp mayhem for comp sci kids with short attention
spans, this is real music! Dino Felipe has made "music" since
the age of 6 on tape recorders embracing the 4track at
age 16 and ever since filling tapes up with musik, until
he financed a gateway when he was 21. Now an agoraphobic
hermit he makes music whenever something inspires him:
flies, death, ghosts, quantum physics, and quantum physiques
as well in the right bedroom. Dino was in what are now
called "noise" bands from the age 16-21, although
he hates the label "noise", only because he strictly
believes it is MUSIC. If attempted to be described Dino's
music is psychedelic, electronic, with large pop infusion
and piles of ideas compressed into a song. Dino pushes
boundaries by tricking you, confusing your expectations,
and hurting your ears BUT: most of all it is post-apocalyptic
pop.
Sublight-2201
CD
$13.50
Ferrari, Luc
Far-West News(PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Constructed from field recordings, narration, & overlaid
electronic-music fragments. The electronic interruptions
read as representations of musical accompaniment: herky-jerky
musical phrases are slathered ex post facto atop the sounds
of a foundry, a Garth Brooks-ish singer-songwriter, a walk
in Death Valley. These David Lynchian sonic interruptions
of the everyday have a found-object quality that's central
here It's an utterly unexpected & utterly gorgeous
bliss-out & is laden w/ surprises.
BlueChopsticks-16
CD
$14.50
Finn's Motel
Escape Velocity (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Brilliant unconventional power pop from JOE THEBEAU
along with some current members of PRISONSHAKE. Think Cheap
Trick or Replacements.
Scat -75
CD
$14.50
Frequency
S/T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This new quartet is showcasing the improvisational
talents of 4 longtime members of Chicago's storied underground
jazz scene. ED WILKERSON is the founder & lead composer
of 8 BOLD SOULS & has received several grants to compose.
NICOLE MITCHELL is the 1st female co-president of the AACM,
was named Downbeat Mag's Rising Star Flutist of 2005 & is
also the daughter of Art Ensemble of Chicago member Roscoe
Mitchell. HARRISON BANKHEAD is currently HAMID DRAKE's
main partner on bass & cello, & is also a member
of 8 Bold Souls, w/ AVREEAYL RA on percussion. Members
have performed w/ Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders, Fred Anderson,
Anthony Braxton, George Lewis, & more.
ThrillJockey-164
CD
$14.50
Fucked Up
Triumph of Life (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Melodic, anthemic guitar lines & a driving rhythm
section batters listeners alongside some of hardcore's
most ferocious.
JadeTree-1116
45
$4.25
Galbraith/Nelson/Youngs
BelSayer Time(PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Trio of Richard Youngs, Alex Neilson & Alastair
Galbraith. Mindblowing dream collaboration. 180 gram vinyl,
numbered to 900 copies. Vinyl only release
TimeLag-034
LP
$32.25
Gosling
Here Is... (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US "It's rare we see a band capable of mixing
up chorus-pumping raw power, abstruse songwriting, sometimes
show tune-dabbling melodies, and machismo-drenched garage
rock intensity. But then, their list of influences on their
website includes Queen, Nation Of Ulysses, Engine Kid,
and Grand Funk Railroad, and that makes a lot of sense" -
www.threeimaginarygirls.com.
V2
CD
$13.75
Gossip
GSSP RMX (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US 2nd single from the popular "Standing In the
Way of Control." Incl. the original version of "Listen
Up" as well as new remixes by producer ARTHUR BAKER
(Afrika Bambaataa, New order) & DJs MSTRKRFT & A
TOUCH OF CLASS. Also incl. remixes of "Standing" by
LE TIGRE & "Are U That Somebody" by AALIYAH.
KillRockStars-473
CD5
$8.00
Grails
Black Tar Prophecies Vol 1,2,3 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US Important is proud to release The Black Tar Prophecies
in it's complete form including two tracks not available
on the limited edition European vinyl only releases. At
the start of 2005 Grails returned to the US from a month
long European tour. Stepping off the plane most of the
band walked in one direction and the violinist strayed
off in another. It ended up being the last time most anyone
would see or talk to him. A bandmate of 3 records and 5
years had vanished only to exist in the form of vague rumors
(violin hocked for petty cash, living on the streets, etc).
As the varied reports of brief encounters and sightings
grew stranger and darker, the band started a series of
recordings called Black Tar Prophecies. The remaining members
had particular dissatisfactions with how the band had been
grouped into the innocuous contemporary 'post-rock' movement.
This frustration, combined with newly liberated instrumental
roles, introduced new possibilities for the band's sound.
In this way the collected Black Tar Prophecies ends up
being a more idiosyncratic mission statement for future
Grails recordings, revealing their fondness for the groundfloor
60's and 70's experimental artists that saw music as a
process of discovery as opposed to the pre-conceived, pre-parametered,
commodified sport that underground music has become. A
parallel is now forming between Grails and oldschool experimental
bands like Faust who, rejecting their past, started over
from the beginning to build new languages in music.Grails
third full length recording, and first full length since
leaving Neurosis' label Neurot, is The Black Tar Prophecies.
Seven of these nine tracks from this full length were released
in small highly sought after pressings of 12" vinyl
on two European labels. The Black Tar Prophecies is a massive
evoltionary step in the established Grails sound and it
is shrouded in change and pain. The somewhat clinical studio
sound and recording style which has established them a
tremendous following has been replaced with a much more
free and conceptual recording style. This method liberated
the group in the studio and these recordings feel much
more open, heavy and for lack of a better term "psychadelic." We're
not talking about the cliché co-opted psychadelic
fashion, but psychadelia as a reckless embrace of new states
of mind and possibilities. This sound has always existed
within a Grails song but now it's been heavilly pushed
to the foreground. Perhaps even more elloquently and simply
stated, Black Tar Prophecies 1-3 is their best record yet.
Important-105
CD
$13.50
Grates
Long List of Heartaches (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US First full album from Brisbane guitar/drums/vocal
trio draws comparisons from Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Sex Pistols
w/their youthful abandon. Produced by Brian Deck (Modest
Mouse, Secret Machines, Califone). "A fiery 40 minutes
of punk guitars, sing-along hooks & [Patience] Hodgson's
gleeful yelping."-Spin. "Judy Garland fronting
Sonic Youth."-Boston Globe.
Interscope-0006964-02
CD
$10.75
Great Crusades, The
Four Thirty (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Four Thirty personifies The Great Crusades by infusing
their trademark determined raw energy into a collection
of tracks that winds listeners through the depths of Chicago,
New Orleans and other cities with the stories they've created.
The band's goal for Four Thirty was to create the warmest
reflection of their ability while harnessing their raucous
energy. The outcome reveals boisterous, yet well-balanced
vocals and colorful harmonies coupled with guitar playing
reminiscent of rock and roll's storied past. And while
all this is happening, the driving drums and bass hold
the band on a course somewhere between the shoulder of
the road and its median, but by no means strictly along
the dotted line.
InnocentWords-012
CD
$10.00
Grouper
Wide (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Sophomore release from neo-ambient noise composer
LIZ HARRIS. This time around Harris adds a little more
structure to the unsettling ambience that dazzled on 2005's "Way
Their Crept." These compositions are more song-oriented
and the spacey drones are beefed up with even more swirling
layers of tape hiss, sputtering static and Harris's ghost
like vocals.
FreePorcupine-017
CD
$16.25
Haggard, Merle
Back to the Barrooms (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Reissue of 1980 classic that incl #1 hit "I
Think I'll Just Sit Here & Drink" & the #3
follow-up "Misery & Gin." Universal Special
Products.
UniSP-31099
CD
$7.25
Hamburger, Neil
World's Funnyman (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US What could be more all-American than a hamburger?
Neil Hamburger, that is! Yes, he's back & bigger than
ever, sporting a new sobriquet with this release: THE WORLD'S
FUNNYMAN. Fans can now enjoy his comedy routines live & in
person (on DVD) while waiting for his next concert appearance
in their town. The New York Times raved, "One of the
funniest comedians in the country!" The Washington
Post added, "An exercise in entertainment masochism!" Find
out which one makes the most sense to you take a look inside
his world. Contains Swearing! Color / B&W! Approx.
90 min!
DragCity-321
CD/DVD
$16.00
Hansard, Glen & Marketa Irglova
Swell Season (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US An album of affecting songs & compositions by
the FRAMES frontman & a classically trained Czech vocalist & pianist.
The record side steps many of the conventional strategies
offered on Frames records & is more akin to Glen's
solo shows. From straight songs to piano instrumentals,
this affords an insight into a whole other side of them.
Chilling & intimate.
Overcoat-25
CD
$13.75
Headlights
Kill Them With Kindness (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This record is alive w/ a pulse that beats w/ shoegaze
spirit. Through its veins runs the lifeblood of an indie
pop band not afraid to incorporate a synth wall of sound & a
mod organ in consecutive songs, not afraid of anyhting
at all. There's a synthesis of keyboards & guitars,
of vocals, of ethereal programming & huge drums; a
solidification of lyrics centered on the paradoxes, the
ups & downs we all experience.
Polyvinyl
CD
$12.75
Headlights
Kill Them With Kindness (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Polyvinyl
LP
$12.00
Hiorthoy, Kim
I'm This I'm That (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US We have a brand new limited edition 7", only
500 made! The single was made for his art exhibition at
Gagosian Gallery in Berlin. The 7" contains the 2
BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE TRACKS "I`m This I`m That" & "Sommaren är
slut", both beautiful songs in typical Kim style.
Bound to be a collectors item. Get it while you can. This
is the first release since his Hopeness EP. His new full
length album will be released January 2007 on Smalltown
Supersound.
Smalltown-1257
45
$7.00
Hot Snakes
Thunder Down Under (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US
Swami-1351
LP
$7.75
Hot Snakes
Thunder Down Under (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Last studio album before t he band disintegrated
was caught on tape at Triple J FM radio in Australia. Produced
by Greg Wales (Radio Birdman, You Am I). Bathroom shaking
sounds that excel beyond the premeditated attack of their
previous work.
Swami -135
CD
$14.00
Howling Hex
Nightclub Version Of the Eternal (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER
19TH)
PS, US This builds, builds & builds in the manner of
their live shows seen across America funking on & on
with a collective abandon, while dispensing information
with g-g-generous style. Their wide net of sound this time
around shows the influence of Wolf Parade, Fela & White
Stripes.
DragCity-320
CD
$14.50
Inca Ore & Lemon Bear's Orchestra
Birds in the Bushes (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Surrounded by wine glasses, pots & pans, borrowed
equipment, lingering ghost murmurs & the tepid confidence
in her own voice, EVA SAELENS (ALARMIST, MALIBU FALCON,
JACKIE-O MOTHERFUCKER) recorded her 1st CDR for Collective
Jerk. This album is a salutation from 2 people who plucked
each other from a canyon of static & invented a pigment
which is a pinkish blush, a defiant fingerprint on the
sheen of the mundane & lunkwarm.
5RueChristine-072
CD
$14.50
Jam
Setting Sons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US1979's fourth album cemented them as the biggest
band of the UK New Wave era. Incl. the #3 single "Eaton
Rifles," "Girl on the Phone" & "Thick
as Thieves."
Polydor-537420-2
CD
$13.00
Jam
Sound Affects (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US 1980 LP blended the angularity of the Gang of Four
w/the pop sense of The Beatles & charted at #2 on the
UK charts. Incl. the #1 single "Start!," "Pretty
Green" & perhaps their best song, "That's
Entertainment."
Polydor-537421-2
CD
$13.00
Jam, The
Direction Reaction Box (CDX5) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
29TH)
SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. 5 CD box incl everthing they every
recorded incl. b-sides & hard to find singles as well
as every track from their 6 albums w/88 pp book.
Polydor-537143-2
CD
$69.00
Jazkamer
Metal Music Machine (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US NOW ON VINYL! UNDERGROUND ALBUM OF THE MONTH IN
MOJO! "4/5 STARS". Co-release on TINY pressing
between band's Ass Piss Records & Smalltown Superjazz.
Ltd. 500 no repress!
Smalltown-118
LP
$16.25
Johnston, Daniel
Continued Story/Hi, How Are You (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
15TH)
PS, US Legendary original 1983/85 Stress Records cassettes
from Austin outsider singer/songwriter who's had work covered
by and/or influenced NIRVANA, YO LA TENGO, tons of others,
now digitally remastered & on CD for the first time
in 15 years. Incl. full lyric sheet & fold out poster
of original DJ art. 2 albums on 1 disc incl. his hits "Casper," "Girls," "She
Called Pest Control," & "Keep Punching Joe".
HighWire-002
CD
$13.50
Johnston, Daniel
Yip Jump Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Legendary original 1983 Stress Records cassette
from Austin outsider singer/songwriter who's had work covered
by and/or influenced NIRVANA, YO LA TENGO, tons of others,
now digitally remastered & on CD for the first time
in 15 years. Incl. full lyric sheet & fold out poster
of original DJ art. Incl. his hits "Chord Organ Blues," "The
Beatles," "Speeding Motorcycle," "Sorry
Entertainer," "Rocket Ship" & "Casper
the Friendly Ghost". RECOMMENDED
HighWire-003
CD
$13.50
Joy Division
Under Review (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 26TH)
PS, US This 70-minute documentary covers the entire career
of Joy Division, one of Manchester and Post-Punks most
respected bands. It charts the entire short lifespan of
the group, from their origins in their days as Warsaw to
the more well known incarnation of Joy Division. Features
include rare musical performances, obscure footage of rare
interviews and rarely seen photographs. Plus review, comment,
criticism and insight from; Mick Middles, coauthor of Torn
Apart: The Life Of Ian Curtis; former NME and Melody Maker
journalist, Barney Hoskyns; Ex-Mojo Magazine editor, Pat
Gilbert; Manchester punk musician and author, John Robb;
music journalist and author David Stubbs; and more.
SexyIntellectual-510
DVD
$19.50
Kill Your Idols
Film (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Documentary traces the NYC punk rock scene from
CB's w/ Teenage Jesus, Lydia Lunch, Suicide, Swans, Foetus,
Glenn Branca, DNA & Sonic Youth through to current
rabble rousers like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars, Gogol Bordello,
Black Dice, ARE Weapons. Won "Best Feature Documentary" at
Tribeca Film Festival.
PalmPictures-3143
DVD
$20.00
Killing Joke
Chaos For Breakfast (5 x CD) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
15TH)
PS, UK 5xCD set. This is an absolute treasure - a joy to
behold it's a unique 25th anniversary malicious damage
5-cd collection featuring killing joke's first four ground-breaking
singles plus demos and outtakes from the first two albums,
all in replica sleeves featuring the original artwork,
inserts and stickers and a unique wallet of 30 rare malicious
photos and memories disc 1 nervous system 4.18/turn to
red 3.57/are you receiving 4.59/almost red 3.47 disc 2
wardance 3.45/pssyche 4.57 disc 3 requiem 3.41/ change
3.55/ requiem [malicious demo 2] 3.46 disc 4 follow the
leaders 5.37/ tension 4.34/follow the leaders dub 4.06/follow
the leaders[original lyrics] 4.02 disc 5 requiem [malicious
demo] 3.46/wardance [malicious demo] 4.05/bloodsport [malicious
demo] 5.24/ the wait [malicious demo] 3.50/ complications
[malicious demo] 3.13/change [malicious demo] 4.01/madness
[malicious demo] 7.09/killer dub [aka bread & jam]
19.01/bloodsport [malicious demo 2] 4.48 total running
time: 110.41
CD
$43.00
Knife, The
Silent Shout (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US PRE/SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. Limited edition vinyl. FALL
2006 U.S. SHOWS! 11/1 in NYC @ Webster Hall/CMJ, 11/3 in
San Francisco @ Mezzanine, and 11/4 in Los Angeles @ The
El Rey Theater.
Mute-9326
LP
$21.50
Lambchop
Damaged (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Their tenth full-length is yet another stunning
collection of songs written by Kurt Wagner and brought
to life by up to seventeen band members and collaborators.
Eschewing the overt country influences of early Lambchop
records and the R&B and soul influences of mid-period
albums for a hushed austerity that is uniquely southern
yet oddly universal, "Damaged" continues in the
quiet and haunting tradition pioneered on the past three
Lambchop albums ("Is A Woman", "Aw C'mon",
and "No You C'mon").
Merge
CD
$15.25
Lambchop
Damaged (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Merge
LP
$14.50
Linden, Vivian
Watch the Light Fade (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US A haunting, country-tinged homage to love, lust,
lonesomeness & loss that hangs suspended in the ether
between heaven & earth; between the landscape of the
soul & the physical world. "Twang in the guitar
department with slow-paced percussion & melancholy
female vocals make for a perfect marriage...Brilliant songwriting
that spotlights traditional roots rock & Americana." -Smother.net
Tarnished-0603
CD
$11.00
Lucky Bishops
Unexpect the Expected (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US It's been a long time between drinks for fans of
the eclectic UK psychedelic/power-pop magicians, but the
lads' self-produced third album is now ready to storm the
planet after a lengthy gestation period in the Dorset countryside.
Inspired by the experience of living together in a haunted,
rat infested, coastal cottage for four years, the band
have written a collection of songs drawing on power-pop,
psych-pop, folk-rock and even Tropicalia to create the
unique blend found on this album. Previous releases on
Bevis Frond's Woronzow label & Rubric. Typical of past
releases, they split the song writing and lead vocals four
ways over an instrumental palette of Hammond organ, piano,
chiming valve driven guitars, glutinous bass and flowing
and tumbling drums. It's unlikely a finer psych-pop record
will be released this year.
CameraObscura-076
CD
$14.75
M. Ward
Post-War (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US The fifth M. Ward album and his most absorbing yet.
Its songs unravel their world-wearied tales of life, love,
and human kindness with an innate and special grace, helped
in part by the very talented friends who join him on this
record, such as Neko Case and Mike Mogis, as well as old "Monsters
Of Folk" touring buddy Jim James (My Morning Jacket).
Look for him on tour this fall.
Merge
CD
$14.50
M. Ward
Post-War (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Merge
LP
$14.50
Makoto, Kawabata/Mothers of Invasion
Hot Rattlesnakes (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Reissue/limited repress of a classic out of print
Acid Mothers Temple related CD. Guitarist Kawabata brings
along Acid Mothers Temple cohorts Tsuyama Atsushi & Ichiraku
Yoshimitsu for one of the most out there power trio recordings
ever. While certainly close to Acid Mothers Temple in sound & feeling,
Hot Rattlesnakes certainly exists in its own little corner
of the galaxy.
MVD-1
CD
$16.00
Manson, Charles
Live @ San Quentin (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Almost an hour of unsettling intimacy w/ Manson
in his jail cell in '83. The cassette was smuggled out
by his followers for eventual release by Grey Matter in
'96, & was soon deleted. You can!t deny it!s eerily
atmospheric; it!s just not for audiophiles. The sleeve
design is a full-color parody of the Beach Boys! Pet Sounds.
Inside the booklet is a selection of drawings by Manson.
USD-877
CD
$15.75
Mars Volta
Amputechture (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Brand new studio album w/over 75 minutes of new
music & 16pp booklet. On tour w/ RHCP.
Universal-7214-02
CD
$13.00
Mathhead
Dirty Deeds (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, GERMANY After trashing dancefloors and soundsystems
worldwide with extreme jungalist breakcore, Mathhead dives
into the realms of dubstep/slowstep with his 12" Dirty
Deeds. Dirty Deeds is filled with dark dubs, aggressive
rhythms, and gritty synths that will further define the
genre of dubstep in the United States and beyond. This
4 track 12" brings you a flavor of the New York City
dub scene that promises to not disappoint.
Ad Noiseam/Terminal Dusk-011
12
$10.50
McMillen, Shawn David
Cat fish (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Texas acoustic psych folk album from member of RUBBLE
(w/King of Butthole Surfers), FRIDAY GROUP (w/Tom Carter
of Charalambides), ASH CASTLES ON GHOST COAST, IRON KITE & ABRASION
ENSEMBLE. Guitar is joined by autoharp, Indian goat bell,
gongs, kalimba, & bamboo flute to give us music highly
influenced by Basho & Malachi Favors. Previously releaed
on limited vinyl on Emperor Jones, Wire said that it "exemplifies
the soporific, glazed music created by artists from Texas."
TompkinsSquare-1721
CD
$13.00
Merbow
Minazow Volume Two (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Not to be confused with Merzbow's recent cd release
on Important titled Minazow Vol 1, this is Minazow Volume
2 featuring new tracks dedicated to the memory of the mighty
Minazow. This release is on vinyl only, housed in a deluxe
heavy duty textured tip-on gatefold sleeve and pressed
on green vinyl. Limited edition of 1000. Minazow Vol 2
is Merzbow's tribute to the beloved male elephant seal
who lived life in captivity at a Tokyo aquarium. Masami
Akita often visited the seal at the aquarium and was allowed
to access Minazo behind the scenes.
Important-107
LP
$16.00
Merzbow
Minazo Vol 2 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US New tracks dedicated to the memory of the mighty
Minazow. Vinyl only release. Housed in a deluxe heavy duty
textured tip-on gatefold sleeve & pressed on green
vinyl. Limited edition of 1000.
Important-107
LP
$16.25
Moebius
Nurton (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Mostly known for his collaborations w/ ENO & as
a member of HARMONIA in the '70s. Here the 15 repetitive
wordless tracks on- on his first solo album for 7 yrs ?
are trance-inducing in their apparently unchanging state.
This album shows an adrenaline overload of rock shorn of
its fripperies; songs, beginnings, middles & endings.
This is pure electronic current abstracted into riffs & textural
sound poems. Moebius' refusal to over-polish his work supplies
an unpredictable cutting edge.
BluePole-001
CD
$14.50
Moon, Keith
Two Sides of the Moon (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Expanded edition. Recorded in a series of marathon
sessions, it is a strange haunting mix of '50s/ early '60s
rock & roll. Incl. nearly 2 hours of BONUS material
of alternate takes & studio chatter that has been unreleased
until now.
Castle-36259
DCD
$25.00
Mountain Goats
Get Lonely (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US "Get Lonely" is every bit as assured as
its predecessor, "The Sunset Tree", but the mood
is entirely different. "Sunset" chronicled the
fraught, violent relationship between John Darnielle and
his stepfather and derived its power from an unblinking
exorcism of personal demons, while "Get Lonely" is
the haunted aftermath. It's a reflective, intimate record.
The mood is one of bittersweet resignation rather than
cathartic release. It's a quiet triumph, murmuring with
a modest but entirely surefooted confidence. An uncannily
coherent and subtly redemptive record which will come to
be seen as Mountain Goats' most resonant, assured, and
magical collection of songs so far.
4AD
CD
$14.50
Mountain Goats
Get Lonely (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
4AD
LP
$11.75
Mudsuckers
Mudsuckers (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, UK Swamp noise drone. Feedback is layered like mud
on the carcass of song structure. Robert uses primitive
cassette manipulation as well as digital processing to
thicken the sound into a swamp. Think Credence Clearwater
Revival without the one chord they knew. On three of the
songs, Pete uses his analog reel-to-reel wall-of-sound
processing apparatus. Longjaw Mudsuckers was inspired by
a mid-eighties cassette where Merzbow mixed John Hudak's
nature sounds into a screaming mass of sonic debris. Robert
recorded a stream after the huge New Year's Day storm and
Pete plugged it into his system, making it sound at times
like a stream, an ocean, and robots whispering mechanical
secrets. This CD contains some of the first recordings
of Tom Carter's circuit bending. Individual attributes
of Gabe Mindel's guitar roar, Tom Carter's ebow laptop
whirl, and Horton's clanky homemades merge into the mud
stew. Driving the swirl are samples of boogie woogie piano,
riffs from the session, and pounding drums of guests Michael
Donnelly and Doug "Moonshine" Jin. The last number,
SWEET, conjures the bar room sound of Kansas City, 1920,
but recorded inside a thermonuclear reactor. The sounds
created are so raw and tormented it's hard to believe they
were having a good time. Must have something to do with
the times, the war and the general vacuity of that season's
holidays. How did these recordings happen? During the torrential
rains of December 2005, caused by global warming, Robert
Horton invited Tom Carter, Gabe and Pete of the Yellow
Swans, and Glenn Donaldson up the hill to his home in El
Cerrito for food, drink, and music-making. As it turned
out, Pete and Glenn couldn't make it, so Gabe, Tom, and
Robert vibrated the peaceful El Cerrito neighborhood to
mud. We had beer, wine and much feedback. The turbulence
of the sounds matched the late December weather. The following
week when Pete came over to overdub his sounds, Robert
had found an article on mudsuckers in the Berkeley Daily
Planet. The headline was "Mudsuckers may be ugly,
but they have value." A band was born. A mudsucker
is a fish that's mostly a mouth, which spends its whole
life on one patch of mudflat. Scientists use these fish
to monitor carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, and other
toxic chemicals in coastal waters.
Important-104
CD
$13.50
My Brightest Diamond
Bring Me the Workhorse (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Trained opera singer turned pop songwriter SHARA
WORDEN gathers all the essential elements of classical & pop
to create an album that begins to break down the barriers
of both worlds. Simultaneously gentle & urgent, evoking
moments of tremendous joy & sorrow w/ the magnitude
of Italian opera & the modesty of a Japanese haiku.
AsthmaticKitty-023
CD
$14.50
Nastasia, Nina
On Leaving (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US The hauntingly beautiful new album arrives perfectly
formed & long overdue. Nina's fourth album finds the
hugely talented, NYC-based singer/songwriter at her best.
Nastasia's rare gift of a voice is an intimate, winged
presence that is able to either freeze or melt your heart,
that can powerfully soar & twist, or brush ultra-gently
against you, suddenly summoning goose bumps. Simultaneously
tough & fragile, her songs crackle & smoulder with
an intimate emotional honesty and a dark undertow.
FatCat-047
CD
$15.00
Nastasia, Nina
On Leaving (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US Vinyl.
FatCat-74
LP
$14.50
Naysayer, The
Smoke Reality (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 26TH)
PS, US The Naysayer's new record Smoke Reality was designed
to mess up your mind. Anna Padgett is the Naysayer: a Texan/Louisianian
Brooklyn transplant whose lyrics may shock you, confuse
you, make you laugh out loud, turn red, or feel like puking.
Despite the ganja vibe evoked by the title, you don't have
to be on drugs to enjoy Smoke Reality. Anna's straight
thoughts are way more psychedelic than your stoned ones.
However, this is not to say that her songs don't sometimes
stray towards the gay. If it's not working with a boy,
she gets a girl: "Leave no stone unturned." And
when Anna sings, "Why don't we do it on a leaf?" you
might find yourself thinking, "That is so much sexier
than doing it in the road." However, not every song
is about the pansexual paradigm. All the human emotions
get dressed up in Anna's poetic love: "Lose Yourself
in Nature and Find Peace" is a city dweller's vision
of spiritual nirvana; "Parents" is a politically-charged
cautionary tale addressed to anyone who has ever had them. "I'm
a Shark" is straight-up, "Don't Mess with Texas"-style
punk; the title track conjures up visions of Judee Sill
jamming with the Sea and Cake. Expertly recorded by Tara
Jane O'Neil in the Oregon woods, with amazing drumming
by Geoff Soule (Fuck) and additional instrumentation provided
by Tara Jane and Elizabeth Venable, Smoke Reality challenges
the unwritten rule of current music writing: classify,
categorize, stick everything in a bag. In keeping with
her previous four releases, the Naysayer continues to say
no to facile codification. This is bagless music, people!Repeated
listens of Smoke Reality reward the listener with new layers
of melodic and lyrical complexity. Some of the best music
demands an ounce of participation on the part of the listener.
Listen carefully, and this album may speak to you about
your own crazy life situation. It might also affect your
dreams... Don't wait until you're dead to find out what
you've been missing! Tracklisting: 1. smoke reality 2.
parents 3. do it on a leaf 4. I'm a shark 5. hot headed
hores 6. miss & hate 7. topanga 8. clean girl 9. insult
to your manhood 10. don't look up at me 11. lose yourself
in nature and find peace 12. leave no stone unturned 13.
come back 14. love horse 15. fear menu. The Naysayer played
the 2005 All Tomorrow's Parties festival in the UK, curated
by Slint.• Naysayer collaborators, past and present,
include Tara Jane O'Neil, Geoff Soule (Fuck), James Baluyut
(+/-), Ruth Keating, Matt Sutton, and Karla Schickele (Ida),
Miggy Littleton (Blood on the Wall, White
Magic), Kendall Jane Meade (Mascott)...
RedPanda-004
CD
$13.50
Nouvelle Vague
Bande A Part (Ltd Edition) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US In 2005, the French duo's eponymous debut introduced
their singular take on post-punk nuggets by the likes of
Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Tuxedo Moon, and The Undertones,
recasting them as svelte, sophisticated bossa nova-inflected
chansons. This follow-up is a beguiling, retro-futurist
odyssey, containing covers of Echo And The Bunnymen, The
Buzzcocks, Lords Of The New Church, Billy Idol, U2, Blondie,
New Order, The Cramps, Bauhaus, The Smiths, and more. "...a
beautiful, melancholy exercise in deconstructing familiar
songs and reassembling trace amounts of the melodies into
fresh music" - Boston Globe. "Fresh (and refreshing)
takes on these classics...The songs are so wildly different
in their dreamy form that they stand on their own" -
Flaunt. The limited edition includes a special o-card highlighting
the three bonus tracks: "Moody" (ESG), "Sweet
And Tender Hooligan" (The Smiths), and "Blue
Monday" (New Order).
LuakaBop/V2
CD
$16.00
Orb, The vs. Meat Beat Manifesto
Battersea Shield (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, UK This sonic trip to insanity and beyond sees alex
'orb' paterson in cahoots with jack dangers & lynn
farmer of meat beat manifesto - one of the most influential
and experimental set-ups ever to hit the dance floor -
in an audio explosion of spherical-industrial-dub-electro-techno-funk
delights and it's all beautifully presented in an embossed
round tin based on the celtic design of the original battersea
shield the independent said: ..matron blends brittle drum
with subterranean bass, cycling synth arpeggios and a collage
of vocal sounds from whispers to laughter... on 1855 vocal
fragments spread over a bricolage of percussive sounds
and electronic noise with a dub-reggae mood... insane builds
to a climax ofpounding backbeat, wriggling synth-lines
and screams of "i'm insane!!"
MaliciousDamage-600
CD
$16.75
Original Hamster
Trendsetter and the Followers (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
15TH)
PS, US Better know as one half of MTV award-winning production
duo The Hermano Brothers, Original Hamster's solo act is
equally wild and funky, full of distorted beats, catchy
melodies, unpredicatable sounds and irresistible songs.
For fans of Mouse on Mars, Akufen and Matmos.
Tigerbeat6-129
CD
$16.25
Pajo
1968 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Influenced by horror movies, the music of Gorguts, & the
poetry of Hafiz, this was recorded, on the laptop, w/ Pajo
playing all the instruments. The airless, direct-to-hard-drive
guitars are part of a wider sonic screen & the presence
of real drums brings the mutant folk of "s/t" into
a more recognizable realm for us earthlings. Spending more
time on the individual instruments allowed him to get into
a slightly more full sound (or less empty depending on
your politics).
DragCity-315
CD
$14.50
Palodine
Desolate Son (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 9TH)
PS, US A provocative portrayal of violence, remorse & final
words. Alternating in mood from fierce to somber, DS is
bound together by rich vocals, lush instrumentation & final
touches of pedal steel, dobro & bass. Imagine the energy
of PJ Harvey, the subtlety of Mazzy Star & the convictions
of a hellfire Southern Preacher.
Tarnished-605
CD
$11.00
Park Attack
Half Past Human (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This recalls the tribal arrhythmic sounds of DNA,
the blaring energy of Teenage Jesus & the Jerks, & noise
guitar hell of early Sonic Youth. The synth heavy sound
does little to smooth the roughly sewn corners of their
sound, which sets electronics against grumbling guitar & wailing
vocals. The addition of a 4th member they've solidified
the band's sound to a severe stomping force of nature.
Textile-07
LP
$18.25
Peeping Tom
S/T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Vinyl edition of Mike Patton's new studio album.
Limited first pressing picture disc features a deluxe jacket
with a custom die-cut peephole and full color inner sleeve.
Anticon-064
LP
$17.25
Priestess
Hello Master (DELAYED) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE OCTOBER 3RD)
PS, US Escaping the banality & redundance of current
rock, they conjure enough powerful riffage to brand itself
into brain tissue. Pure sonic bliss via genuine heviosity & uncompromised
melodic hookery.
AceFu-042
LP
Primal Scream
Riot City Blues (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US First album in 4 years incl. guests Will Seargeant
(ECHO & BUNNYMEN), Warren Ellis (BAD SEEDS), & VV
(KILLS). US version incl. new BONUS TRACKS. "The best
album the Stones never made."-SUN (UK).
Columbia-82876-88513-2
CD
$13.00
Psycho & the Birds
Check Your Zoo (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US
Recordhea-43
45
$5.50
Radiohead
Ok Computer DVD (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US This 53 minute film reviews the most influential
album of one of rocks musics true giants. The documentary
includes rare musical performances never before available
on DVD & obscure footage of comments, criticisms & insights
on every track from the album by; writer, journalist & author
of Radiohead: A Guide to Their Music. Through this DVD
you can reassess & get insight into one of rocks seminal
works: Ok Computer. Includes bonus video of "The hardest
interactive Radiohead quiz".
ChromeDreams-509
DVD
$19.75
Raf Bomber Command At War 1939-45 Volume 1
Historical Recordings (spoken word) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE
AUGUST 15TH)
PS, UK 28 tracks. CD41 are proud to announce a 72 minute
audio CD collection of rare archive recordings from the
Second World War, featuring broadcast and actuality recordings
made during RAF Bomber Command raids on Essen, Stettin,
Kleve and Berlin in 1943, together with crew debriefs and
war correspondent reports. Largely unheard for more than
sixty years, these astonishing actuality recordings were
made by plucky BBC engineers, who bravely joined the crews
of Lancaster heavy bombers for night raids on German targets.
The recordings were made on portable "midget" disc
cutting machines plugged directly into the Lancaster's
intercom system, and capture the drama as it unfolds of
anti-aircraft fire, night fighter attack, evasive action, "bombs
away" and the ever-present danger of mid-air collision.
The war correspondents featured include such celebrated
names as Wynford Vaughan Thomas, Edward R. Murrow and Richard
Dimbleby. The CD also features recordings made by aircrew
after returning safely to base, including an air gunner's
account of the devastating raid on Dresden in February
1945, and a remarkable report on the daring raid on the
Dortmund-
Ems Canal in August 1940, for which the speaker (Flt Lt
Roderick Learoyd) was awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's
highest gallantry award. The booklet features detailed
recording and historical notes by James Hayward as well
as rare photographs. All audio content has been carefully
digitally restored for CD release. A portion of the proceeds
from the sale of the CD will be donated to the RAF Association.
The CD is an absolute must for all historians and researchers,
as well as collectors of archive sound and broadcast recordings.
Also available on CD41: The Very Best of ITMA (CD41-004),
British War Broadcasting 1938-1946 (CD41-007).
CD41-013
CD
$17.00
Ratatat
Classics (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
XL
LP
$14.50
Ratatat
Classics (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US "Classics" remains resolutely instrumental,
but the band has introduced a wealth of new sounds, from
acoustic and slide guitar to sleigh bells and cello.
Their vastly improved production and writing makes this
record a refinement of their art. "Ratatat lay squealing
metal harmonies over choppy Neptunes-style dance thumps,
then break into pastoral waves of keyboard tone, riding
dub tempos and hip-hop struts. They're crotch-pumping arena
pimps and introverted minimalists..." - Blender. "Stroud
and Mast have come up with some catchy melodies over light,
snappy bass lines in what sounds like something tailored
for the headphones" - Urb. The band has toured with
Interpol, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, The Stills, and
Mouse On Mars.
XL
CD
$14.50
Reacher, Geoff
Avec Reacher C'est Plus Sur (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US An LED-illuminated haze of caustic, beat-driven
hallucinations about girls & death soaked in classic
country, pre-war blues, experimental electronics & rap.
He has been chasing a defiantly idiosyncrastic electro-country
vision for 15 years now.
OrangeTwin-024
CD
$14.50
Reininger, Blaine & Steven Brown
Flower Songs (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Recorded live in Mexico (at the prestigious concert
hall, La Sala Nezahualcoyotl in Mexico City) by the two
founding fathers of TUXEDOMOON, in 1993. The fourteen compositions
are the fruit of over a decade of the two musicians working
together; seven of the tracks appear here for the very
first time on disc. TRACKLISTING: 01. ELEPHANTS (1:22)
02. VIOLORGANI (5:21) 03. GHOST SONATA (5:45) 04. AFFAIRE
AT THE SOIREE (2:45) 05. 39 SUMMERS (5:54) 06. 7 NIGHTS
(4:20) 07. PARIS (2:36) 08. OMBRES CHINOISES (2:50) 09.
VIEUX BOULEVARDIER (3:30) 10. TWO PIZZICATTI (2:22) 11.
GOLEMS & GRISATRE (3:00) 12. PLEASURE (4:03) 13. VOGUET
(8:32) 14. TARANTELLA (6:25)
IndependentRecordings-99448
CD
$13.75
Rollins, Henry
Talk Is Cheap Vol. 3 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Welcome back to the mouth that never shuts. This
is his spoken word show at the Enmore Theater in Australia,
live in 2003... 2 years after vols. 1 & 2. More stories,
bile & ranting diatribes from your favorite graying,
limping philosophic misanthropic curmudgeon.
2.13.61-2004
DCD
$12.00
Roman Numerals
S/T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 5TH)
PS, US Debut album from ex-SHINER, SEASON TO RISK & DIRTNAP
folk who've jettisoned the jackhammer rhythms & industrial
clatter in favor of ringing guitar salvos, rapid fire riffs
walking over bubbling bass lines. Guitar shivers that occassionally
recall the Smiths' Johnny Marr. A wonderful blend of atmospheric
artiness w/a prominent percussive pulse...an unexpected
merging of math rock & club rhythms that neither camp
would immediately claim but both should understand & a
gift to those in between.
Anodyne-014
CD
$13.50
Satie, Erik
Musique de la Rose + Croix / Pages Mystiques / Uspud (PRE-ORDER:
SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, UK LTM is proud to announce a new CD in our series
by visionary French composer Erik Satie (1866-1925), following
the success of previous releases Vexations and Cocteau,
Satie and Les Six, and presenting selected Satie recordings
with explicit links to the unconventional, the mystic and
the avant-garde. Musique de la Rose+Croix is a double disc
set (94 minutes) of solo piano music comprising Satie's
enigmatic Rosicrucian pieces (1891-1894) together with
an instrumental version of the ballet score Uspud (1892)
and the meditative works collected as the Pages Mystiques
(1893). For a short period Erik Satie was appointed official
composer for the esoteric Ordre de la Rose-Croix Catholique
du Temple et du Graal, founded in Paris by the flamboyant
mystic 'Sar' Joséphin Péladan. The first
Salon de la Rose-Croix was held in March 1892, at which
Satie's solemn Trois Sonneries de la Rose + Croix were
performed for the first time. Satie also composed music
for Péladan's play Le Fils des étoiles (Son
of the Stars), as well as two preludes for a chivalric
play, Le Nazaréen. Satie subsequently broke from
the Order in August 1892. Subsequent works by Satie in
the same vein include his remarkable 'Christian ballet'
Uspud (1892), 'sacred' music intended to shock and ridicule
the Parisian musical establishment, and the Pages Mystiques
of 1983. The latter includes his celebrated piece Vexations,
the score for which is just three lines long, yet a complete
performance (840 repetitions) may last for anything between
14 and 28 hours. Satie's so-called 'Rosicrucian adventure'
produced some of the composer's most enigmatic and extraordinary
works, performed here by pianists Bojan Gorisek and Richard
Cameron-Wolfe. The booklet of the double CD set includes
detailed liner notes by James Hayward.
LTM2469
DCD
$16.75
Satie, Erik
Socrate + Melodies (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, UK 21 tracks. LTM is pleased to announce a new CD edition
of the acclaimed recording of Erik Satie's symphonic drama
Socrate, performed by Music Projects London and previously
available on the Factory Classical label. Completed in
the spring of 1918, Socrate is a typical eccentric piece
from avant-garde pioneer Erik Satie. Written in three movements
for voice (four sopranos) and small orchestra (or piano),
the text is extracted from three Platonic dialogues and
depicts the last days of the Greek philosopher Socrates,
condemned to death for corrupting the young men of Athens.
The subtitle "symphonic drama" belies the understatement
and economy of Socrate, which Satie aimed to make "white
and pure like antiquity." To achieve this, Satie claimed
that he ate only white foods. Socrate itself lasts for
30 minutes, and is joined on this CD by five short song
cycles written by Satie between 1886 and 1923: Trois Melodies
(1886), Trois Autres Melodies, Trois Melodies (1916), Quatres
Petite Melodies (1920) and the absurdist Ludions (bottle
imps) (1923), the latter with lyrics by poet Leon-Paul
Fargue. The 61 minute CD was digitally recorded at All
Saints Church, Petersham, UK. Sopranos Susan Bickley, Eileen
Hulse and Patricia Rosario perform with pianist Robin Bowman
and conductor Richard Bernas. This new CD edition from
LTM features new artwork and revised liner notes and translations,
including full texts of Socrate and all eighteen Melodies
in both French and English. Socrate + Melodies has already
been praised by The Gramophone (1990).
LTM-2459
CD
$17.00
Secret Mommy
The Wisdom EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US What kind of mad genius could record a trip to the
dentist to have their wisdom teeth pulled only to turn
it into a CDs worth of awesome electronic tracks? SECRET
MOMMY of course! Secret Mommy is the fax-warping alter
ego of Ache Records head honcho Andy Dixon and "The
Wisdom EP" is a mini album collection of amazingly
creative tracks that includes remixes by Joshua Kit Clayton,
Sun Ok Papi K.O of Sonig records and Piers Whyte of Ache
records. Each track from The Wisdom EP flows together as
a seemless mix offering a unique experience that won't
soon be forgotten by its listeners. BIO: Secret Mommy is
The beautifully strange, fax-warping alter ego of Ache
Records head honcho Andy Dixon. Having played an integral
part in the Northwest punk scene with bands D.B.S. and
more recently the Red Light Sting, the work of Vancouverite
Andy Dixon has always been rooted in DIY punk rock. Though
his computer-based glitch project known as Secret Mommy
is a departure from the abrasive guitar-work of his former
bands, the approach is much the same. Andy creates music
that sounds like the inside of a computer, with beeps and
blurts and zaps and clicks perfectly organized, with the
echo of techno's most complex moments vying for speaker
time in the distant background The result is a polyrhythmic,
visceral celebration of sporadic delight. A cut n paste
exploration of activity and movement, obscured by mild
absurdism.
Sublight-2401
CD
$13.50
Shriekback
Cormorant (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, UK The band, originally formed of refugees from xtc
and gang of four now return with their eagerly awaited
10th album... cormorant, the latest offering, as with many
of their previous releases, provokes and seduces in equal
measures. a soulful, insistent and sometimes riotous collection
of songs and distracting instrumentals, the album features
the ever present musical heart of shriekback - the vocal
and lyrical alchemy of barry andrews, and the percussive
bedrock of martyn barker (who has written and played with
billy bragg and the blokes, sarah jane morris, joseph arthur
and innumerable others)...enriching this formidable partnership
is a rare blend of shriek collaborators - mark raudva(co-production,
mandolins & bass), carlo asciutti and wendy partridge
(vocals) make a welcome return to spice up the mix, barry
andrews' son finn takes a break from the veils to add some
vocals, while shriek virgin andy partridge contributes
some fiery guitar work, playing alongside barry andrews
for the first time in the many years since the early incarnation
of xtc...all beautifully designed and packaged in a four
page card wallet along with four separate lyric cards here
are a few snippets of popular opinion: "...these are
songs that track the struggle to locate some stable emotional
anchorage in an ocean of dread, not bothering to conceal
contempt, but offering through inventive keyboard texture
- part ENO, part Zawinul - a more sensitive response to
the malaise of the age." --the independent.
MaliciousDamage-605
CD
$17.75
Siouxsie & the Banshees
Juju (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US 1981 classic is a masterwork amalgam of dark, arty
pop-punk, goth & tribal doom highlighted by John McGeoch's
(MAGAZINE) guitar assaults. Incl. the hits "Spellbound," "Arabian
Knights," & "Headcut" plus bonus tracks
incl.12" mixes. Digitally remastered w/ notes & lyrics.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Polydor-9836914
CD
$13.00
Siouxsie & the Banshees
Kaleidoscope (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US 1980 album showcased an unexpected creative leap
with the departure of guitarist John McKay & drummer
Kenny Morris incorporating new drummer Budgie (ex-SLITS) & guests
incl. Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) on guitar. Has the hits "Happy
House," "Christine," & Skin" plus
10 bonus tracks from Warner Chappell & Polydor Demos
incl the amazing single "Israel" Digitally rematered
w/bonus tracks, notes &
lyrics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Polydor-9836913
CD
$13.00
Siouxsie & the Banshees
Join Hands (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Second album originally released in 1979 that slowed
the punk rock tempo but continued the menace. Digitally
rematered w/bonus tracks, notes & lyrics. Incl. "Poppy
Day." Bonus tracks incl. the classic single "Love
in a Void" & "Infantry."
Polydor-9836912
CD
$13.00
Siouxsie & the Banshees
The Scream (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US 1978 debut album of art damaged punk that set them
apart from everyone in the (almost post-) punk goth genre.
Digitally rematered w/bonus tracks, notes & lyrics.
Incl. "Helter Skelter." Bonus tracks incl. the
classic single "Hong Kong Garden" & "The
Staircase (Mystery)."
Polydor-9836911
CD
$13.50
Snowden
Anti-Anti (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US They drown their brand of melodies in a sea of reverb
heavy distortion & hypnotic layers. This album integrates
the ethereal guitar resonance & dynamic percussion
reminiscent of bands like Ride, New Order & early Cure.
JadeTree-115
CD
$14.50
Soccer Team
'Volunteered' Civility & Professionalism (PRE-ORDER:
SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Feat. RYAN NELSON (ROUTINEERS, ex-MOST SECRET METHOD,
BEAUTY PILL) & MELISSA QUINLEY (ex-DISCHORD employee).
Primarily recorded to 8 track 1/4'' tape, and/or 4 track
cassette, in DC. The songs are a result of desultory late
nights, Ryan's gifted, unfailing profusion of ideas & sounds & Melissa's
occasionally obdurate 2 cents.
Dischord-152
CD
$11.50
Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes
Live @ Paradise (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US In the early 70s New Jersey's music scene was dominated
primarily by two great bands: Bruce Springsteen & The
E-Street Band and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes.
Southside Johnny had a diverse sound that passed easily
from effervescent R&B to boogie rock, to tender heartbreaking
ballads. The recording on this CD is from 1978 and features
Southside Johnny in top form playing Boston's famous Paradise
Theater in 1978. The horn section is the real momentum
behind the band, which amazingly is able to replicate its
full-bodied studio sound. The tracks are written mainly
by Springsteen and Steve Van Zandt, but also include covers
by Sam Cook and Leiber & Stoller.
Akarma-358
CD
$17.25
Spirit
Cosmic Smile (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Creators of refined and original albums, Spirit
are undoubtedly one of the most interesting groups in the
panorama of American rock, thanks to drummer Ed Cassidy
(ex-jazz drummer) and guitarist Randy California (friend
of Jimi Hendrix, from whom he had obviously learned a great
number of tricks). This album came to life between '91
and '95, but it is not a collection, it is a real album
and of high quality.
Akarma-356
CD
$17.25
Starsailor
On The Outside (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Starsailor have created an impassioned statement,
a record of real honesty and urgency. Galvanized like never
before, this UK band have produced their best work to date.
CD contains the bonus track "Empty Streets",
not available outside the US.
Adrenaline
CD
$16.00
Supersystem
Million Microphones (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US
Touch&Go-301
LP
$14.50
Supersystem
Million Microphones (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Their destruct/ construct reflex is groomed & refined
on this album. The 11 startingly original tracks are saturated
with African tinged guitar, complex polyrhythms, atmospheric
synthesizers, jaunty, funk-friend bass & infectous
beats.
Touch&Go-301
CD
$14.50
Thermals
The Body, The Blood, The Machine (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Subpop
LP
$11.75
Thermals
The Body, The Blood, The Machine (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US With a wider, brighter, and wilder sound than anything
they've done in the past, this record adds walls of guitars,
organs, and even a few "ballads" (a.k.a. slightly
pretty songs) to the mix, while still retaining the gritty
post-pop-punk sound for which they're globally famous.
Recorded in the band's hometown of Portland, OR by Fugazi's
Brendan Canty.
Subpop
CD
$13.75
Tortoise
Lazarus Taxon (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US LIMITED! After 12 yrs of expanding the definition
of rock music, Tortoise will release a highly anticipated
box set, including the long-out-of-print '95 album "Rhythms,
Resolutions & Clusters", rare singles from foreign
releases & tour EPs, comp tracks, & previously
unreleased material. This set is comprised of 3 CDs & a
DVD, which feat. most of their music videos & live
performance footage. Contains a 20-pg bk w/ archival photos & liner
notes about each track's origin.
ThrillJockey-152
3CD/DVD
$22.00
Travers, Pat/C. Appice
Superstition (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Put first-class guitarist Pat Travers (active since
the early 70s) together with an extraordinary drummer like
Carmine Appice (whose collaborations are far too numerous
to list), bring in the full-bodied bass of Chuck Wright
and Tony Franklin, and let them play the music they love
(blues rock), and the result is one smoking album.
Akarma-353
CD
$17.25
Triffids, The
Born Sandy Devotional [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, UK Originally released in 1985 by one of Australia's
best bands of the era. Easily one of the finest albums
of the decade, and one of Jim's Tope Ten Albums Ever. Sadly,
Triffid's frontman/vocalist David McComb died on February
2nd 1999, he is mourned and missed by fans and friends
around the world. Re-issue includes the original album
lovingly remastered from the original half inch tapes.
Second CD tracklist: 1. "The 107", 2. "When
A Man Turns Bad", 3. "Of The Plaza", 4. "White
Shawl", 5. "Convent Walls" (the b-side of "You
Don't Miss Your Water"), 6. "Time Of Weakness" (the
b-side of "Wide Open Road"), 7. "Born Sandy
Devotional", 8. "Wish To See No More", 9. "Tender
Is The Night (the long fidelity)".
DominoUK
DCD
$14.50
Tuxedomoon
Super-8 Years (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US The entire span of every era of this much beloved & legendary
band- from their early beginnings in San Francisco through
their many years in Europe. Impressionistically filmed
in both grainy black & white & psychedelic color,
by group co-founder Steven Brown. Fits together like a
perfect 15-year dream. A complete jawdropper for fans.
33 min.
Transparency-227
DVD
$13.50
Two Dollar Guitar
The Wear and Tear of Fear : A Lover's Discourse (PRE-ORDER:
SALEABLE SEPTEMBER 19TH)
PS, US New album from solo home recordings from guitarist
TIM FOLJAHN, mixed by Fred Smith of Television. A pleasing
mix of guitars, singing and electronics, including two
instrumental tracks. Foljahn has played and recorded with
Cat Power, Steve Shelley and Thurston Moore, Megan Reilly
and others.
SmellsLike-051
CD
$14.50
UFO
One of Those Nights (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Incorporates 3 releases from the early 90s. "High
Stakes & DAngerous Men", "Live In Texas" & "Lights
Out Tokyo."
Castle-3627
DCD
$19.98
Uzeda
Stella (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US This music is made for people who like their rock
uncompromising, passionate & honest. The album has
been distilled down to the rough essence of its creation.
With anguished screams, she practically reaches out of
the speakers & demands your attention.
Touch&Go-298
CD
$14.50
Uzeda
Stella (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US
Touch&Go-298
LP
$14.50
VanGaalen, Chad
Skelliconnection (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Using an assortment of instruments, both conventional
and handmade, Chad's created an even more diverse assemblage
of music than for his last album and debut, "Infiniheart".
He's an amazingly talented illustrator and animator. You
may have seen his videos for his own "Clinically Dead" and
Love As Laughter's "Dirty Lives". Both were featured
on MTV2's "Subterranean" video show, which Chad
also hosted. He's played with Built To Spill, Wolf Parade,
and The Pixies, to name a few. This record is a restless,
living thing, roaming between simple yet beautiful ballads,
aggressively dissonant post-punk and jazz-inflected synth-pop
explorations, at times whimsical, and at others heartrending.
Subpop
CD
$13.75
Various
Strange Folk (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 29TH)
PS, US Psych-folk, Wyrd-fold, Acid-folk, Spooky folk, Folktronica,
or just plain unadorned Folk. Whatever you call it, the
best folk is inherently strange. Feat. The cream of today!s
twisted folk scene, such as DEVENDRA BANHART, JOANNA NEWSOM,
ADEM, JAMES YORKSTON, TUNNG & 18TH DAY OF MAY w/ the
legends who inspired them incl. NICK DRAKE, PENTANGLE,
DONOVAN, VAN MORRISON & THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND.
Apace/Albion-01
CD
$18.50
Various
Burn To Shine: Portland 6/15/05 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST
22ND)
PS, US Feat. THE THERMALS, QUASI, THE PLANET THE, MIRAH,
SLEATER-KINNEY, THE READY, LIFESAVAS, THE SHINS, THE DECEMBERISTS,
WET CONFETTI, THE GOSSIP & TOM HEINL. Extras incl.
an extened slide show of stills of the bands that day as
well as stills of the destruction & film production.
Trixie-003
DVD
$13.00
Various
John Fahey Tribute-Legend of Blind Joe Death (PRE-ORDER:
SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Feat. all NEW, UNRELEASED Fahey songs done by COUNTRY
JOE MACDONALD, GEORGE WINSTON, PETER LANG, HENRY KAISER,
RICK RUSKIN, PHIL KELLOGG, NELS CLINE & ELLIOTT SHARP,
ALEX DE GRASSI, more.
Takoma-30048
CD
$19.25
Verona Downs
Light Reactions (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US They seamlessly cross styles & genres in order
to express diverse shades. Influenced by the fluid sounds
of today's underground, while staying rooted in song based
visions of Elliot Smith, Neil Finn or Grant Lee BUffalo,
their rewarding songs linger on long after the experience
is over.
Empyrean -018
CD5
$9.25
Wire
Chairs Missing (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US With its Eno-esque synth textures, Chairs Missing
has been often cited as the evolutionary link between punk
and post-punk. In general, the lyrics are darker than those
on Pink Flag, even morbid at times; images of cold, drowning,
pain, and suicide haunt the record, and the title itself
is a reference to mental instability. Originally released
in 1978 and now available for the first time on 180 gram
audiophile vinyl. Original artwork.
4MenwithBeards-509
LP
$16.25
Wire
154 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US If Chairs Missing is the transition album from punk
to post-punk, 154 is definitely of the latter genre. Synth
moves to the forefront on this 1979 third album from Wire
along with melodies that help humanize the electronic textures.
Named for the number of gigs the band had played to that
point, 154 shows how far this band had come in three years
over three albums. Original artwork. First time on 180
gram audiophile vinyl.
4MenwithBeards-510
LP
$16.25
Wire
Pink Flag (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US Originally released on Harvest in 1977, Pink Flag
is perhaps the most original debut album to come out of
the first wave of British punk. Exhibiting severe art school
damage, Wire careens at breakneck speed through 21 songs
in 36 minutes to create an album that has influenced bands
for nearly thirty years. Original artwork. 180 gm.
4MenwithBeards-508
LP
$16.25
Withdrawal
Perfectionist Blacklist (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Fullerton, CA quintet who have sculpted a debut
album of some depth & creativity while reserving the
right to rock out when the occasion calls for it. The tempos
range from moderate to blistering with the best surprisingly
coming on their slowest number, "Oct 23," which
includes some almost underwater guitar & mournful vocals.
But what the record does best from the opening track is
rip in an emo meets indie fashion that's always under control.
Electronics, percussion, cello & mournful horns add
unexpected bits that help elevate this album out of the
pack & into a lane by itself. "A truly great record."-Decoymusic.com
ThisGeneration-004
CD
$9.50
Wolfgang
Not in Love (Not True) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Robots are HOT!!! 80s synth-pop, twee-electro, floor-packing
dance numbers from Wolfgang, who was designed to be the
first robot pop star nearly 20 years ago. Wolfgang's songs
illustrate the experience of love & heartache, of the
initial joy & eventual hopelessness that accompanies
unrequited love.
Hypnote-001
CD5
$10.00
Wolfgang
Not in Love (Not True) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US ...b/w Metal Plastic Wire & Tears" Robots
are HOT!!! 80s synth-pop, twee-electro, floor-packing dance
numbers on 7 inches of sexy wax.
Hypnote-001
45
$9.50
Wooden Wand & Sky High
Second Attention (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US Here he leads his band (feat. members of SKYGREEN
LEOPARDS, THE VANISHING VOICE & DAVENPORT) through
11 rollicking tunes. Here is where East truly meets West.
Where the simmer suddenly get grimmer. Sunshine meets grease.
Recorded live on vintage equipment in San Francisco.
KillRockStars-456
CD
$14.50
Wooden Wand & Sky High
Second Attention (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 22ND)
PS, US PLEASE PRE-ORDER!
KillRockStars-456
LP
$12.50
Yemin, Dan
Skinned Knees, Sutured Hearts (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE SEPTEMBER
26TH)
PS, US The PAINT IT BLACK frontman & ex-LIFETIME/KID
DYNAMITE guitarist has hand picked some of his favorites
from all 3 of those bands for this exclusive vinyl-only
release. He perfectly channels the emotionally charged "Revolution
Summer" era Dischord bands like Embrace or Rites of
Spring, as equally as he does Black Flag or Negative Approach,
while taking note of several other noise & indie pioneers,
Sonic Youth & My Bloody Valentine along the way.
DevilInTheWoods-095
LP
$13.75
Yorn, Pete
Nightcrawler (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 15TH)
PS, US
RedInt/RedInk
CD
$15.25
Parasol
Picks, Recent Restocks, & Noteworthy Reminders
Animals “Best
of The Animals” CD $13.00
Awesome Color “S/T” CD
$10.00
Belle And Sebastian “Late Night Tales” CD
$17.25
Black Helicopter “Invisible Jet” CD
$10.25
Clique, The “Varesse Paid” CD
$14.75
Depeche Mode “Violator [CD/DVD]” CD/DVD
$25.00
Fall “Live at Deeply Vale” CD
$17.00
Fireflies “Goodnight, we're only here to help.” CD
$6.00
Islaja “Palaa Aurinkoon” CD
$15.00
Islaja “Meritie” CD
$15.00
Jesu “S/T PIC DISC” DLP
$32.25
JR Ewing “Maelstrom” CD
$14.50
Karling Abbeygate “S/T” CD
$13.75
Kemialliset Ystavat “Lumottu Karkkipurkki (Vapaa
Systeemi)” CD $15.00
Kemialliset Ystavat “Alkuharka” CD
$15.00
Lithops “Queries” CD
$15.00
Long Winters “Putting the Days to Bed” CD
$12.75
Mika Miko “C.Y.S.L.A.B.F.” CD
$14.50
Paavoharju “Yha Hamaraa” CD
$15.00
Pants Yell! “Recent Drama” CD
$10.75
Peeping Tom “S/T” CD
$19.00
Ponies In The Surf “Ponies on Fire” CD
$4.75
Red Pony Clock “Tunes from Terrace Towers” CD
$6.50
Risto “S-T” CD $15.00
Seven Degrees From Center “Catalog Debris” CD
$14.50
Spaceman, J. “Guitar Loops” CD
$21.50
Strays Don't Sleep “S/T” DCD
$14.00
Sweet, Matthew “Girlfriend [Deluxe Edition] (Special
Edition, Remastered)” DCD $25.00
Tam “S/T” CD $10.25
This Heat “Out of Cold Storage 5” 5CD
$77.00
THOR “Mutant” CD $10.00
Tied & Tickled Trio “A.R.C.” DVD/CD
$22.50
TV Resistori “Intiaanidisko” CD
$15.00
Various “Musical Family Tree” CD
$14.50
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