This week's update contains releases by:
23 Skidoo * A Certain Ratio * Achim Reichel * Aids Wolf * Alex * Aliens
*
Alison Statton & Spike * Angela Desveaux * Anna Domino * ANTIchildLEAGUE *
Arthur Russell * Asad Qizilbash * Bad Sector * Bang! Bang! * Bart Davenport
* Bernard Szajner * Berntholer * Betty Botox * Beyond Things * Biting
Tongues * Blaine L. Reininger & Steven Brown * Blaine Reininger * Blue
Orchids * Boston Spaceships * Bound Stems * Brant Bjork & The Bros * Bruce
Gilbert, Graham Lewis and Russell Mills * Brume * Calexico * Callers * Cath
Carroll * Charles Bukowski * Charlie Louvin * Chris Wood * Conifer *
Crawling Chaos * Crispy Ambulance * Dad's Army * Damien Jurado * Dan Le Sac
Vs. Scroobius Pip * Dave Aju * De Salvo * Dead Cowboys * Dean & Britta *
Department S * Devine & Statton * Don Chambers and Goat * Donkeys * Eddy
Current Suppression Ring * Edith Sitwell/William Walton/Lord Berners * Ergs
* Eric Ayotte * Expo 70 * Field Mice, The * Format:B * Franco Tamponi *
Frankie Dymon Jr. * French Impressionists, The * Gaslight Anthem * Gasman *
Generic * Giant Sand * Gina X * Gina X Performance * Girls * Git Some *
Gordon Mumma * Hacienda * Hardin and York * Home & Garden * Horse Feathers
* Howling Hex * Illusion Of Safety * Isabelle Antena * Ishikawa Akira &
Count Buffalo * Jam * Jeanne Moreau * Joe Maneri & Peter Dolger * John
Watermann * Josef K * Joy Division * Kalima * Kattoo * Keplers Odd * Kimya
Dawson * Klangmutationen * Klangwart * Kraftwerk and the Electronic
Revolution * Little Teeth * Liz Durrett * Low Lows * Ludus * Magazine *
Marine * Mariola Brillowska & Felix Kubin * Miaow * Michael Anton And Amok
* Michael Byron * Michna * Milosh * Minami Masato (w/Mizutani Of Hadaka No
Rallizes) * Minimal Man * Minny Pops * Mirror Mirror * Mitch Ryder * Momus
* Nadja * Names, The * New Year * Nightmares On Wax * Northern Picture
Library * Northside * Occasional Keepers, The * Okkervil River * Orchids,
The * Original Cast * Osman Arabi * Parenthetical Girls * Passage, The *
Paul Haig * Paul Kossoff with Black Cat Bones * Pedal * Peter Principle *
Pidgeon * Piero Piccioni * Pivot * Plinth/Textile Ranch * Quando Quango *
Quintessence * Rafter * Rahim * Revenge * Richard Jobson * Robert Haigh *
Room, The * Roots Manuva * Royal Family & The Poor * Sascha Funke * Section
25 * Severed Heads * Sex Pistols * Shaky Hands * Shop Assistants *
Siegfried Sasoon * Stargazer's Assistant, The * Steven Brown * Stockholm
Monsters * Stomu Yamash'ta * Swamp Children * Symptoms * Teenage Jesus And
The Jerks * Terayama Shuji * Terminal11 * The Red Shoes * Thick Pigeon *
Thomas Lehn/Marcus Schmickler * Tom Carter * Trader Horne * Tunnelvision *
Ultra Milkmaids * Ultramarine * Volcano! * Wake, The * Wax Museums *
Winston Tong * Woven Hand * Yoshie Fruchter * Young Widows
[ F E A T U R E D R E L E A S E S ]
Arthur Russell - Love Is Overtaking Me CD (Audika Records)
[AU1010CD] $15.00
"Four years ago, Audika Records began releasing the exceptionally
varied,
long sought-after music of Arthur Russell, and in the process has succeeded
at helping the beloved, late artist find the broader audience he always
believed he would reach. A new generation of listeners and critics has come
to appreciate Russell as a visionary and an influence upon a broad range of
today's most compelling musical artists. On October 28, Audika will bring
to light an as-yet-unavailable side of Russell's body of work-the most rare
and, at the same time, arguably the most accessible part-in Love Is
Overtaking Me, which comprises 21 demos and home recordings of unreleased
pop, folk and country songs from his vast catalog. While much critical and
popular affection for Russell's music has come about well after his
untimely death from AIDS in 1992, many fellow artists believed in his
genius and were drawn to collaborate with him during his lifetime. The
legendary producer John Hammond (Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Bruce
Springsteen) recorded Russell on several occasions; a number of these
recordings will finally heard on Love Is Overtaking Me. So, too, will songs
recorded with various incarnations of The Flying Hearts, a group formed by
Russell and Brooks whose shifting lineup included, by turns, Jerry
Harrison, Rhys Chatham, Jon Gibson, Peter Gordon and Peter Zummo as well as
larry Saltzman and David Van Tieghem. Several other Russell projects are
represented on Love Is Overtaking Me, including The Sailboats, Turbo Sporty
and Bright & Early. Compiled from over eight hours of material, three years
in the making, Love Is Overtaking Me reaches back further to Russell's
first compositions from the early '70s and spans forward to his very last
recordings, made at home in 1991. Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear contributed
mixing, restoration and editing to the album, whose tracks were selected by
Audika's Steve Knutson, Ernie Brooks and Russell's companion, Tom Lee. A
number of the songs feature prominently in Wild Combination: A Portrait of
Arthur Russell, Matt Wolf's film, which had its world premiere this year at
the Berlin International Film Festival and will be released theatrically
and on DVD this fall by Plexifilm. Love Is Overtaking Me is the fifth
release of Russell's material by Audika Records, whose work has proven that
the music remains as contemporary today as when it was first recorded. The
label launched with the disco/new wave collection Calling Out Of Context
(2004) and continued with a reissue of the cello-and-voice masterpiece
World Of Echo (200S); the instrumental compositions double-disc First
Thought Best Thought (2006); and the hip-hop-inspired Springfield EP
(2006), which includes a DFA remix of the title track. Extensive Love Is
Overtaking Me liner notes by Tom Lee provide an intimate perspective on
Russell's diverse catalog, which spanned an extraordinary diversity of
styles and won the love of artistic communities that would seem utterly
disparate, from Philip Glass, John Cage and Allen Ginsberg to rock bands
like The Talking Heads and The Modern lovers; the pre-Studio 54 disco-party
scene of Nicky Siano's Gallery and David Mancuso's loft; and DJ-producers
like Francois Kevorkian and Larry Levan, among others."
Asad Qizilbash - Sarod Recital/Live In Peshawar CD (Sub Rosa)
[SR283CD] $14.75
Asad Qizilbash has been the only master of the sarod in Pakistan since
1992, keeping this traditional instrument and its music alive. Asad was
born in 1963 to the famous violinist K.H. Qizilbash, who was responsible
for closing the gap between Western and Eastern classical music. After
attending a concert performed by his future Master, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan,
Asad decided to devote himself to the instrument. Today, Asad Qizilbash has
the honor to perform regularly at his President's house where Head of State
Representatives, monarchs, diplomats and guests from all around the world
have witnessed and appreciated his unique style of classical narration.
Peshawar is the capital of the Northwest Frontier Province in Pakistan. The
city, once called Purushapura, "City Of Flowers," was the capital of the
ancient Greco-Buddhist center of Gandhara. Over the centuries, it has been
the entry-point to invaders, conquerors and refugees. It remains an
important military crossroad today. This, Asad Qizilbash's sarod recital in
Peshawar, was carried out under extremely perilous and rather singular
circumstances. An outstanding performance -- a moment of freedom from war.
Asad Qizilbash (sarod), Mustafa Khan (tabla).
Joy
Division - In The Studio With Martin Hannett 2CD (Interstate)
[INTERSTATE10798] $18.75
Signifying one of the most important JOY DIVISION discoveries to date,
Cargo Records is, with the approval of his family, releasing MARTIN
HANNETT's mix tapes of the 1978 and 1979 Cargo Studios, Rochdale sessions,
plus Hannett's other mixes of songs and sound effects from Strawberry and
Britannia Row. Hannett had a habit of running quarter-inch tape machines
throughout all Joy Division recording sessions and had an agreement with
the band to create his own versions of the recording sessions. He went with
the band to various studios and continually remixed what he recorded and
experimented feeding what he had recorded through his AMS delays while
playing around with synthesizers. It is Hannett's use of these weird and
wonderful sounds that makes Joy Division's records stand out above any
other punk or post-punk band, and this CD provides unprecedented insight
into the process of the man who made it all possible.
Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution - Kraftwerk And The
Electronic Revolution DVD (Sexy Intellectual) [SIDVD541] $17.75
This DVD reviews the career and music of KRAFTWERK, from their
inception in
the late 1960s (as pre-Kraftwerk ensemble ORGANIZATION), through their most
celebrated period in the mid 1970s, and culminating with their resurgence
during the 1980s with the popularity of synth-pop and techno. The film
further explores how Kraftwerk both fitted in and pulled away from the
electronic wing of what is often lazily referred to as 'Krautrock'. Sparing
time also for many of the groups' contemporaries from the same field, and
tracing the unfolding of electronics in German contemporary music
generally, this program presents a fascinating story previously untold on
film. It features rarely seen live and performance footage of Kraftwerk and
of other Electronic and 'Krautrock' bands-much from private collections,
rare photographs of Kraftwerk and others, exclusive and extensive
Interviews with ex-Kraftwerk members and other German ambient and
electronic musicians, contributions and enlightenment from German
academics, writers and journalists, live and studio recordings of many of
Kraftwerk's pivotal tracks, plus live and studio recordings of many other
bands form the 'Krautrock' movement.
Osman Arabi - Burning Sigils CD (Fractured Spaces) [09874]
$18.25
The third release on FracturedSpacesRecords is Osman Arabi's "Burning
Sigils", a single 38-minute track of deeply hypnotic ethno-ambience tinged
with a cold darkness; a forgotten text written in the blood of generations,
a story of long-buried secrets and civilisations that worshipped dark gods
in the hidden kingdoms, lost to time and memory, becoming covered by both
sand and the unforgiving ravages of time. This languid and hip-swayingly
sinister piece builds slowly, unfolding its narrative unhurriedly, in the
same way that the ages-old deserts themselves have been around forever, in
the process resurrecting the shades of aeons-dead peoples and blowing cold
winds across the heat-ridden sandy wastes. Delve with us into the black
heart of a now-vanished civilisation and visit the incense-filled temples
of the gods of the arid places.
[ . . . ]
Aids Wolf - Cities Of Glass CD (Skin Graft) [GR91] $13.25
Produced by WEASEL WALTER (Flying Luttenbachers, XBXRX, Arab on Radar),
Cities of Glass is the second album from the most hated band in the world!
Just votes short of being banned from Canadian radio, and prevented from
entering the USA numerous times, AIDS WOLF are globally confounding and
universally profound. With Cities of Glass, AIDS Wolf return to what they
do best: embracing the hate and bumming out the masses. Packaged in swank
gatefold sleeves. "There is a distinct discipline at work here, a crafted
sense of composition that unexpectedly rears out of the sonic wreckage"-The
Wire
Aliens - Head First CD (Misc Music) [MISL010] $11.75
After a string of successful single releases ALIENS release their first
album, Head First. The album represents the culmination of more than a year
of recording and mixing at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. Aliens is
the musical entity created by BLAKE SANDBERG, featuring Blake on guitars
and vocals with drummer RAANEN BOZZIO. Head First brings together musicians
and talent from around the world including guest drummers TAMAKI UI from
Japan, Raanen Bozzio, son of Frank Zappa's drummer Terry Bozzio, and even
Iggy Pop and David Bowie drummer, HUNT SALES. The bulk of the album was
recorded in Austin with engineer MARK YOUNGER-SMITH. The Head First album
proves that Aliens are not afraid, and not afraid to rock! Head First is
an expansive album with each song adding a different sound or mood and
feeling. Each song is simple, stripped down, but each unique. The songs are
direct and catchy. These are songs you will remember the next day.
Angela Desveaux - Mighty Ship CD (Thrill Jockey) [THRILL203]
$14.00
The follow up release to Montreal country chanteuse ANGELA DESVEAUX's
2006's Wandering Eyes album. Joined by her road-tested band THE MIGHTY
SHIP, Desveaux tells stories of strength in the face of adversity,
including the story of her grandmother on the album's title track, a young
girl struggling to define herself on "For Design," and her own
self-affirmation on "Red Alert." The songs are decorated with her beloved
country flavors of pedal steel, piano and viola, but new to the mix are
flourishes of horns, and a bolder interaction between rhythm and lead
guitar. Also striking are Angela's vocal harmonies with FEUERSTACK, whose
voice is familiar to many from his Juno Award-winning work in WOODEN STARS.
ANTIchildLEAGUE - The Father CD (Hagshadow) [09870] $15.50
ANTIchildLEAGUE AKA Gaya Donadio The premier promoter of Noise-
Industrial
and Neo-Folk in London via Hinoeuma the Malediction for more than the last
decade. The Father An eclectic work that journey's from dark experimental
ambient music to harsh noise, combined with both spoken word and hostile
vocalizations. The musical or backing structures are derived from field
recordings, self created loops, both classical analogue and software synth
and rhythms. The Father is an exploration into the world of society
control, over population, religions and physiological trauma. This is the
first complete album work from ACL in its ten years history of sporadic
collaborations. Recorded both in London and in sight of the Italian Chapel
Orkney between 1998 to 2008. Mixed by godlesstate aka Patrick Leagas
6comm/Death in June
Bad
Sector - Storage Disk 2 CD (Waystyx) [09888] $16.25
NEW Limited to 500 copies absolutely new CD edition with booklet.
Second
part of 2CD project, revealing interest of Massimo Magrini in history of
soviet computer technics and presenting ten years of Bad Sector creative
activity. It includes as remastered WAYSTYX
Bang! Bang! - Industry CD Box (Morphius) [DFM089] $26.00
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***An anthology release from frenzied Chicago new wave powerhouse
BANG!
BANG! Includes forty-two studio tracks taken from the band's previous three
releases-Electric Sex, Decked Out, and The Dirty That Makes You Drown-plus
a slew of unreleased cuts and remixes, including SPANK ROCK's mix of
"Something More." For fans of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Blondie, Rezillos, Hot Hot
Heat, The Argument, and Ravonettes. Includes two videos.
Bart Davenport - Palaces CD (Antenna Farm) [ANT526] $11.75
After years as a pillar of the Bay Area scene, BART DAVENPORT is ready
to
break out into the national conscience. After his self-described "studio
side project" HONEYCUT exploded with their album The Day I Turned to Glass,
Davenport's soulful singing and ear for amazing melodies are reaching their
biggest audience yet with his fourth solo album, Palaces. On Palaces,
Davenport's singing is rich, deep and nuanced, while his lyrics sparkle
with plainspoken poetry that offers telling insights into the minds and
hearts of his subjects. The classic songs of artists like Arthur Lee, Emitt
Rhodes, Harry Nilsson, and Paul McCartney are touchstones. The album
balances a sunny vibe with a streak of melancholy and subtly echoes the
sound of yesterday's AM radio hits while offering its own bright vision of
future pop. Produced by Davenport with more than a little help from his
friend KELLEY STOLTZ and features stellar contributions from some of the
San Francisco Bay Area's top musicians, including Stoltz, ANGELINA MOYSOV
(PERSEPHONE'S BEES), TONY SEVENER, and HERVE SALTERS (Honeycut).
Betty Botox - Mmm, Betty! CD (Endless Flight) [EF002CD]
$15.25
Betty Botox is the re-edit project of JD Twitch of Optimo, and this is
his
first full-length release. Inspired by his sets with JG Wilkes at Glasgow's
Sub Club, Mmm, Betty! compiles hard-to-find proto-"classics" of nu-disco,
dub, Kraut, industrial, and electronic. This release starts off with The
Jellies, and their track "Jive Baby On A Saturday Night," which is a
slanted, bouncy bass-driven and handclap number that is virtually
impossible to find anywhere else but here. Next is the Love Of Life
Orchestra -- after James Murphy used the original version to begin his own
mix CD, many people looked for this record, but the original 12" is
mega-rare. This Betty Botox version is mixed with another song, "Don't
Don't" from the same 12". A very funny but very interesting re-edit.
There's a track by The Residents -- their music is always amusing and
difficult to understand. However, after you listen to this re-edit, you
will know why JD Twitch picked this song -- it's like an original song by
Optimo! Severed Heads are early Australian progenitors of avant
garde/industrial from the late '70s, and Pankow are pioneers of
EBM/industrial in Italy. Their edited track "Girls And Boys" was taken from
their first album produced by Adrian Sherwood. Carlos Peron was a member of
'80s Swiss electronic/synth-pop band Yello, and "Et" was taken from a
mega-rare limited 12", Frigorex. The UK's Hawkwind are one of the most
popular and nameable space-rock bands in the world. Their music has been
used on mix CDs by disco dub artists such as Prins Thomas, and the track
presented and edited here is a whirling, cosmic, guitar and synth-driven
maelstrom. Flying Rhythms is a very well-known jam band in Japan and their
track is transformed into a no/disco shaker, driven by bongos. Zed is the
project of Bernard Szajner, a progressive/industrial/electronic rock
pioneer and inventor of the Laser Harp. His two albums Visions Of Dune and
Some Deaths Take Forever have been described by Carl Craig as his all-time
favorite electronic records. "Framen" is taken from Visions Of Dune and has
been edited by Naum Gabo (Jonnie Wilkes of Optimo). Betty Botox is bound to
leave you spaced-out, musically schooled and transformed.
Beyond Things - Our Call Outs CD (Plan-It-X) [PIX076] $9.00
Featuring members of the oldest Plan-It-X band, THE TED DANCIN' MACHINE
and
Hannah Jones of GHOST MICE, this album is hard to define sound wise. Spooky
melodies, acoustic instruments, drums and violin. Three of the members were
also in Bloomington's best indy/art band, THE PANOPLY ACADEMY GLEE CLUB (on
Secretly Canadian Records).
Boston Spaceships - Brown Submarine CD (GBV Inc) [GBVI03]
$13.25
Though one will notice some subtle prog flourishes and acoustic strums,
Brown Submarines is a pop punk album, made by and for kids who've worn out
the grooves on their Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, Wire, and dBs records.
While ROBERT POLLARD has stretched out post-GBV, experimenting on each of
his diverse and unique solo records, BOSTON SPACESHIPS rock hard, have fun,
and drink Miller Lite. Without undue hyperbole, Pollard is penning
fantastic pop songs in a style no longer fashionable-perhaps never
fashionable. Makes no difference; on Brown Submarine, Pollard's charged up
and sings his ass off. He was so enthusiastic about this album that he's
decided to play his first proper club tour in two years. This from a guy
who hates flying, goes bananas sitting in the van, and has turned down
tours with Radiohead and The Strokes. Give Brown Submarine a spin or
two-it'll make you feel like a kid again, too. Features former members of
GBV, TAKEOVERS, DECEMBERISTS, JICKS, etc.
Bound Stems - Family Afloat CD (Flameshovel) [DIG044]
$13.25
Feels like high stakes these days, doesn't it? BOUND STEMS' version of
this
feeling is called The Family Afloat. It collects the time spent since the
release of their last album, 2006's Appreciation Night, and refracts it
through dozens of characters, viewpoints, voices, instruments and sounds.
The Family Afloat expresses a crucial personal transition and a collective
one. While Bound Stems quit their day-jobs to tour relentlessly throughout
2006 in support of Appreciation Night (an album that garnered praise from
the likes of Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Alternative Press, URB and
Chicago Tribune), the band returned home ready for new challenges, and made
the communal decision to return to the more stable life of work weeks and
strong roots. It was a choice that also ultimately made the concept of home
central to The Family Afloat. The songs sound like preparation: the family
has grown now, to include new ones being formed in Chicago. But there's no
settling down in these songs: family life is raw and confusing, as
uncomfortable and unexpected and rewarding as crucial.
Brant Bjork & The Bros - Somera Sol Reissue CD (Low Desert
Punk) [LDP1974] $14.00
REISSUED!!! The Somera Sol album from desert rock boogie man and former
KYUSS and QOTSA member BRANT BJORK and THE BROS-DYLAN ROCHE, CORTEZ, and
former bandmate ALFREDO HERNANDEZ-now reissued on Bjork's own Low Desert
Punk label. Musically speaking The Bros bring it organic style, the record
grooves, flows, is tough, beautiful, and and psychedelic.
Brume - Schiluuk Part 3 CD (Waystyx) [09875] $16.25
NEW 3CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Stable Part 4 CD (Waystyx) [09876] $16.25
NEW 4CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Electrocoagulation Tapes Part 5 CD (Waystyx) [09877]
$16.25
NEW 5CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Les Victimes Sont Dangereusses Part 6 CD (Waystyx)
[09878] $16.25
NEW 6CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Moll Part 7 CD (Waystyx) [09879] $16.25
NEW 7CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Lost in Karrack Part 8 CD (Waystyx) [09880] $16.25
NEW 8CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Early Tracks A compilation of very first recordings
1981-1986 Part 9 CD (Waystyx) [09881] $16.25
NEW 9CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Live With or Without Audience Part 10 CD (Waystyx)
[09882] $16.25
NEW 10CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - In Death We Trust (Extract) Program 4 (extract) Part 11
CD (Waystyx) [09883] $16.25
NEW 11CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - Drug Part 12 CD (Waystyx) [09884] $16.25
NEW 12CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Brume - The Prehistoric Tapes Part 13 CD (Waystyx) [09885]
$16.25
NEW 13CD of 13CD Brume Anthology. Limited to 375 numbered copies
Calexico - Carried To Dust CD (Quarterstick) [QS108] $13.75
For Carried To Dust, CALEXICO called on a rotating cast of musicians
and
friends to help them create what is arguably their most varied and
strongest work to date. Carried To Dust is a shining example of the band's
commitment to constantly molting and redefining who they are and also
reflects the band's amazing live shows, as well as underscoring their
restraint and beauty.
Callers - Fortune CD (Western Vinyl) [WV052] $13.25
"Throughout their debut Fortune SARA LUCAS' voice and RYAN SEATON's
guitar
are seamlessly interwoven, creating a haunting and soulful kind of magic.
With the wounded perseverance of Karen Carpenter and the vulnerable,
tough-as-nails courage and acceptance of Heart's Ann Wilson, Sara Lucas'
voice is rich and unforgettable. Seaton's guitar work is equally engaging,
using beautiful unusual chords, gritty distortion, and intricate
flourishes."
Charlie Louvin - Steps To Heaven CD (Tompkins Square)
[TSQ2059CD] $12.75
"Features 10 traditional gospel classics including 2 Louvin Brothers
songs.
The release will be followed by Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads &
Disaster Songs. Both albums were produced, recorded and mixed by Mark
Nevers (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Andrew Bird, Bobby Bare Sr.). Instead of
hanging back at age 81, Charlie has instead chosen to challenge himself.
Steps To Heaven was recorded live with a gospel choir comprised of three
sisters, journeyman gospel pianist Derrick Lee, and Chris Scruggs, adding
doghouse bass and electric guitar. Louvin had never recorded with black
gospel musicians before, and in doing so discovered a new musical path.
Charlie remarks, 'I did things on the gospel record I had no idea I could
do. I'd be thinking along the way, 'How can I do things I've never done
before?' And I did it.' 2007 saw Louvin celebrate his 80th birthday amidst
a swirl of activity around the release of his first studio album in ten
years, Charlie Louvin. Grammy-nominated for 'Best Traditional Folk Album,'
the disc features George Jones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, and Elvis
Costello, among others. Charlie toured and recorded with Lucinda Williams,
made a video for the song 'Ira,' released a field recording of one of his
many in-store performances, Live at Shake It Records, played over 100
concert dates sharing stages with Ryan Adams and Neko Case, appeared on
giant festivals like Bonnaroo and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and placed a
medallion around Emmylou Harris' neck inducting her into the Country Music
Hall of Fame. Charlie's self-titled album earned 4 out of 5 stars in Uncut
and MOJO magazines, and sparked a bevy of great press and renewed interest
in his fascinating career."
Conifer - Crown Fire CD (Important) [IMPREC209] $13.00
Though Conifer has received quite a bit of critical praise they've
somehow
managed to live off the grid for the past six years. With Crown Fire
Conifer is finally getting the exposure they deserve. Mixing post-rock,
kraut-rock, metal and pschychedlia they have created this relentlessly
driving and hypnotic masterpiece. Crown Fire's only vocals are from Oxbow's
Eugene Robinson fronting the albums final 13 minute epic. LP version
limited to 500 copies with 200 on color vinyl. Conifer has been writing
primarily instrumental music with a lawless take on the styles from which
they've taken cue. New content is found by way of augmenting brutality and
suspense with time. Conifer seems to reckon with the notions of bands like
Enemymine, Mogwai, or Grails while taking an approach toward their music
that's entirely meditative (as opposed to premeditated). Minimal, ethereal
passages are narcotically lengthened and crescendos of distortion are
sustained well beyond the boundaries adhered to by many of their peers.
"Heavy" by way of being beat/repetition heavy in not only a Shellac/Helmet
sense but in a way that is practically reminiscent of electronic
discipline. Crushing riffs amidst the most ethereal, minimal moments. Six
years in, Conifer has emerged from their mind forest into the clearing that
is the future and past. Band members have come and gone and come again.
Crown Fire is the latest battle that Conifer has fought in the war of
obtuse movement. Welcoming dense riffage washes over the listener for the
first half of the record, referencing pan Asian themes and musical manifest
destiny. The bombast that is their live show comes through loud and clear,
intertwined with moments of delicate reflection. Without warning it all
goes wrong, the mainframe explodes, the ships crash, the tide of despair
and denial rises never to recede. Hailing from the capital of the heavy
state of Maine, Conifer has an extremely close relationship with fellow
travellers Ocean. These two groups have shared a lot over the years
including members, tour transportation, practice spaces and members of the
two groups grew up together in rural costal towns. Though different in
sound they're quite kindred in spirit and obviously Conifer is essential
for anyone who loved Ocean's Here Where Nothing Grows.
Damien Jurado - Caught In The Trees CD (Secretly Canadian)
[SC175] $13.25
DAMIEN JURADO just keeps plugging away, creating some of the best
folky,
singer-songwriter music out there right now, even as acts that mine a
similar sound, like Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, attract more blog buzz.
Plenty of input on Caught in the Trees came from Jurado's longtime tour
backers, JENNA CONRAD and ERIC FISHER. Jurado took a year to craft the
album, the longest he's ever worked on one LP. Some of the songs here ramp
up to a rocking level Jurado hasn't been at since his 2002 album I Break
Chairs, which he recorded with the backing band Gathered in Song.
Production assistance came from CASEY FOUBERT, who has played in Pedro the
Lion, Seldom, and Crystal Skulls.
Dan
Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip - Angles CD (Strange Famous) [SFR020] $13.25
No description available at this time.
Dave Aju - Open Wide CD (Circus Company) [CCi005CD] $16.00
This is San Francisco producer Dave Aju's debut full-length release,
including a bonus remix by Luciano. After three amazing EPs on Circus
Company, including the underground hit "Be Like The Sun," he has really
outdone himself this time with his most conceptual and personal, yet
accessible work to date. The album was made entirely with sounds from his
mouth, but it's no novelty affair -- these are all wonderful pieces of
music, covering a variety of styles. "Roundabout" starts things off with
fat, shuffling drums, an infectious bass line, and a vocal refrain that
builds into a "horn-section" crescendo -- straight from Chicago via Aju's
mouth. "Bump" is a fun and futuristic approach to hip-hop storytelling with
a "bumpity-bump" bass. "Crazy Place" is an homage to disco, pop, and wave
styles, but Aju's version takes it to the next level -- pulsing LFOs,
"live" mouth percussion, and a chorus and breakdown guaranteed to melt
hearts and dancefloors worldwide. Next up is "First Love," a super-deep and
soulful house track with spoken word connecting Aju's personal music
history, referencing song titles up to this moment -- pure class. "Tapatio"
shifts back to his raw party side with huge sub-bass, sick bleepy synth
hits, and playful vocal cut-ups. The title track follows, bringing a crazy
broken reggaeton-style groove, complete with clattering teeth percussion,
squeaky funk synth riffs, and a dark and lovely chorus. "Anyway" is Aju's
take on an uplifting house music anthem, recalling Lil'Louis with Sun Ra
Arkestra vocals. "With You" closes the album on a slow and sweet note,
bubbling over with smooth synths, warm bass, and some of the most tasteful
vocoder work around, on a 21st century Roger and Zapp love tip. Open Wide,
friends -- Dave Aju has arrived.
Dave Aju - Open Wide 2x12 inch (Circus Company) [CCS032LP]
$19.00
This is San Francisco producer Dave Aju's debut full-length release,
including a bonus remix by Luciano. After three amazing EPs on Circus
Company, including the underground hit "Be Like The Sun," he has really
outdone himself this time with his most conceptual and personal, yet
accessible work to date. The album was made entirely with sounds from his
mouth, but it's no novelty affair -- these are all wonderful pieces of
music, covering a variety of styles. "Roundabout" starts things off with
fat, shuffling drums, an infectious bass line, and a vocal refrain that
builds into a "horn-section" crescendo -- straight from Chicago via Aju's
mouth. "Bump" is a fun and futuristic approach to hip-hop storytelling with
a "bumpity-bump" bass. "Crazy Place" is an homage to disco, pop, and wave
styles, but Aju's version takes it to the next level -- pulsing LFOs,
"live" mouth percussion, and a chorus and breakdown guaranteed to melt
hearts and dancefloors worldwide. Next up is "First Love," a super-deep and
soulful house track with spoken word connecting Aju's personal music
history, referencing song titles up to this moment -- pure class. "Tapatio"
shifts back to his raw party side with huge sub-bass, sick bleepy synth
hits, and playful vocal cut-ups. The title track follows, bringing a crazy
broken reggaeton-style groove, complete with clattering teeth percussion,
squeaky funk synth riffs, and a dark and lovely chorus. "Anyway" is Aju's
take on an uplifting house music anthem, recalling Lil'Louis with Sun Ra
Arkestra vocals. "With You" closes the album on a slow and sweet note,
bubbling over with smooth synths, warm bass, and some of the most tasteful
vocoder work around, on a 21st century Roger and Zapp love tip. Open Wide,
friends -- Dave Aju has arrived.
De
Salvo - Mood Poisoner CD (Rock Action Records) [ROCKACT038CD] $17.75
"Based in Glasgow, Scotland and featuring members of Stretchheads and
Idlewild, De Salvo twist the influence of hardcore and metal to demand your
total sensual attention. This is incendiary, visceral and genuinely
perverse music. Assimilating the sounds of traditional hardcore like
Converge, Mastodon and Black Flag with the psychedelic madness of Butthole
Surfers, De Salvo have gained a reputation as one of the best live bands in
the UK. They are both confrontational and memorable but influence only
tells half the story. Put simply De Salvo are not a band it is easy to
categorize. Their music is filthy, it's dirty, it's in your face, it leaves
you feeling moist, aroused and slightly guilty. Recorded in early 2008 at
Chem19 Studios with producer Paul Savage (whose credits include; Mogwai,
Arab Strap & Malcolm Middleton) Mood Poisoner emerges as one of the
hardcore albums of the year. De Salvo's debut album is a punishing ride for
sure but it's an exhilarating experience all the same. F*** the
destination, welcome aboard 'cos it's time to strap-in and strap-on to
truly experience this."
Dean & Britta - L'avventura CD (Double Feature) [CD-DBL0001]
$13.75
Originally released in 2003, but unavailable for two years now due to
label
issues, L'Avventura was conceived as a side project for LUNA bandmates (now
husband & wife) DEAN WAREHAM abnd BRITTA PHILLIPS. Produced by legend TONY
VISCONTI, the album is a mix of duets, originals and covers (songs by Opal,
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Madonna, The Doors, and Silver Jews). Includes four
remixed tracks by SONIC BOOM, originally released on the Sonic Souvenirs
EP.
Don
Chambers and Goat - Zebulon CD (Warm Electronic Recordings) [WRM119]
$11.50
"These are adventure songs, instructional and subjective, throw out the
map
and drive, the joy is in the journey. Moses said the tribe of Zebulon would
suck of the abundance of the seas and of treasures hidden in the sand.
That's what we are going for here, the pirates dream of buried treasure.
Another Zebulon was Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr., for which the Georgian
town and county was named. He was an American soldier and explorer for whom
Pikes Peak in Colorado is named. Oddly, he never actually made it to the
top of the mountain now famously named after him. These songs came out of
travel and adventure, being away from home and coming back. Feeling stuck
and feeling like your floating, untethered and strange. Waiting to feel
homesick, while you are living in the mercury present."-Don Chambers
Donkeys - Living On The Other Side CD (Dead Oceans) [DOC014]
$13.25
THE DOBKEYS are four dudes from San Diego. They like making music
together.
Sometimes their music is loud, and sometimes it's quiet, but always it is
awesome. The Donkeys basically just write ruling songs. Living on the Other
Side is about rolling down the windows, cranking up the stereo, and hitting
the open road. Maybe you're running away, and maybe you're not, but either
way, everything's going to be alright.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Primary Colours CD (Goner)
[41GONE] $11.00
Goner Records is proud to present the second album from Melbourne,
Australia's EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING. Primary Colours was released to
rave reviews and sold out shows Down Under, with the first week sales
putting the record at number six on the Australian national charts. Eddy
says, "musically, to me it sounds a bit more '82ish than the '76ish sound
of our first LP, slightly less frantic and maybe a bit more palatable."
Ergs - Hindsight Is 20/20, My Friend CD (Dirtnap) [ZZZ77]
$12.25
You don't want to listen to the same type of music all the time, so why
would a band want to drone through songs that all sound the same? THE ERS
have the talent to play outside the lines. The New Jersey-based trio draws
influences from the strongest sections of the SST catalog, pop punk in the
vein of both Ramones and Descendents, country, and even jazz. When
listening to The Ergs, prepare to have your definition of pop punk
challenged. As a band, everything goes; As listeners, everyone wins.
Eric Ayotte - Remnants Of Storytown CD (Plan-I-X) [PIX075]
$9.00
At last ERIC AYOTTE has released an album of the songs he has been
touring
with for the last few years. If you have ever seen him play a show you will
recognize the hits on this indie-acoustic full-length. Eric is also the
singer of another Plan-It-X band, HALO FAUNA.
Expo 70 - Animism CD (Kill Shaman) [CDEXPOANIM] $12.00
NOW AVAILABLE!!! EXPO 70's 2007 Animism album is the form of a living
being, driving deep, dark drones that resonate in the embodiment of life.
Animism is a collection of improvisations made mostly out of heavily
effected guitar, recorded and performed by JUSTIN WRIGHT.
Format:B - Steam Circuit CD (Highgrade) [HIGH054CD] $16.00
This is the first full-length release by Berlin's Format:B. Steam
Circuit
comes with a lot of pressure and fun, but by all means is so much more than
just a load of hot air. Franziskus Sell and Jakob Hildenbrand always stand
out on the Highgrade label with their highly energetic tracks, which are
strongly club-oriented without losing musical sense, funkiness or the joy
of playing around. Their EP releases Like A Techmachine or the extremely
successful Bronson Road are little milestones in Highgrade's label history.
Steam Circuit presents new work, plus some of their most successful tracks
so far, presented in the form of a DJ mix that demonstrates their whole
spectrum: from the dark, bouncing "Edding 850" to trips into more acid-like
areas with "Boot Cut" or the easy-rollin' stuff like "Like A Techmachine."
When vocals are in the game, Format:B goes one step further "Si Pero No"
has the clear potential to hit the scene like Pier Bucci's "Hay Consuelo"
did. In cooperation with Jake The Rapper on "Something Suitable," they
combine their trademark sub-bass lines with hypnotic sounds and deliver in
combination with Jake's vocals the perfect instant-club-banger. All in all,
it's a wild ride on the zeitgeist of club sound -- powerful tracks which
seem to never lose their breath.
Gaslight Anthem - Sen Or And The Queen CDEP (Sabot Productions)
[ACT021] $8.25
FEATURED THIS WEEK ON NPR!!! In the brief span of two years, New
Brunswick,
New Jersey's THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM have accomplished more than most bands
will in a career's worth of existence. Despite the fact that they only have
one full-length to their name (2007's Sink Or Swim), the band have written
songs that are dripping with so much authenticity it seems they would take
decades of hard living to craft. The four-song EP, Senor and the Queen,
recorded during a rare few days off in Austin, Texas, last year, shows the
progression the band have made in the last year from literally every waking
moment on the road. The result is a collection of songs that are remarkably
varied, with the only unifying characteristic being their timelessness and
authenticity. Anthemic punkers, upbeat rockers, and even a soulful
country-esque ballad.
Gasman - Superlife CD (Planet Mu) [ZIQ208] $13.25
It's been a busy year for Portsmouth's GASMAN, what with playing live
and
starting his own label, and one can hear the influence of his support tour
with The Cardiacs on Superlife, his ninth album. The record is full of
beatless electronic lullabies such as "RXG3," which unsettles in all the
best ways, and "Helpline," with its distinct sense of the uncanny just
around the corner. Opener "Ruter" is a majestic, synth-led carousel of
notes where the Blackpool Pier meets '90s trance. It's another winner from
The Gasman's trademark "Gaylord" sound. No exports to the UK, Europe, or
Australia.
Generic - Torture CD (Fractured Spaces) [09873] $18.25
For its second release, FracturedSpacesRecords couldn't have chosen a
better one: Generic's "Torture"¬ù, a long and deeply unsettling journey
into the beating black heart, and Antarctic iciness of the collective
shattered psyche, of a shattered mankind. Created using "foley tracks" and
sound effects (used for both film and television), as well as the
occasional guitars, bass, and found sounds, it all combines to produce a
haunting, nerve-shredding, ghostly and schizophrenic soundtrack, guaranteed
to simultaneously freeze the heart and mind, and induce cold sweat to bead
the forehead and shivers to wrack the body. Six mid to long tracks of bleak
mindscapes totalling just over 50 minutes and wrapped in beautiful full
colour digipak with artwork by new German digital artist THAMUS.
Giant Sand - Provisions CD (Yep Roc) [YEP2188] $14.50
"GIANT SAND is a mood," says HOWE GELB. The creative force behind the
extended family that has comprised Giant Sand over the years speaks of
happy accidents and musical auras that arise to inspire the soundscape that
is Giant Sand. The musical family tree of the Tucson, AZ group is long and
illustrious, spawning bands like Calexico and The Friends of Dean Martinez.
Gelb has steadily amassed a prolific catalog of Giant Sand and solo
material that spans the wealth of southwestern roots and lo-fi. Giant
Sand's new album proVISIONS is cinematic Americana at its most aching, an
album of tremolo soaked guitars, moody piano and secrets whispered over
desert winds. Recorded partly in Tucson and Denmark, this version of Giant
Sand is comprised of Danish musicians and features talented
friends/collaborators such as NEKO CASE, M. WARD and ISOBELL CAMPBELL. A
creeping cruise down a dark desert highway, these proVISIONS provide for
the furthering ride of Giant Sand's completely unique musical legacy.
Girls - Yes No Yes No Yes No CD (Dirtnap) [ZZZ76] $12.25
Seattle's THE GIRLS play brisk, well-constructed synth-punk that splits
the
difference between the hookiness of British new wave, the slick
professionalism of the Cars, and the weirder strains of synth-punk. Ten
tracks of twitchy, keyboard driven poppy post punk.
Git
Some - Cosmic Rock CD (1-2-3-4 Go) [GO32] $12.00
GIT SOME is a band from Denver, Colorado consisting of four dudes
(including CHUCK and NEIL from PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS) who grew up on
80's punk rock, Reagan-era America, and shitty weed, discharging cathartic
bursts of noise that shatter angst and inhibitions. Cosmic Rock was born of
wild abandon, loud-ass guitar, bass and drums, and an explosive singer.
It's all the good things about hardcore stripped of the agenda, all the
great things about metal and hard rock stripped of the unnecessary
machismo. Vinyl comes in a full color gatefold sleeve and includes a coupon
for a one-time download of high quality MP3's of the entire album! First
pressing is limited to 500 copies on red vinyl.
Hacienda - Loud Is The Night CD (Alive) [ALIVE0089] $14.00
San Antonio's HACIENDA are Mexican-Americans who are obsessed with the
Beach Boys, and the buzz surrounding the band may signal a rebirth of young
rock'n'roll-with emphasis on the roll. Formed by cousins ABRAHAM VILLANUEVA
(piano/vocals) and DANTE SCHWEBEL (guitar/vocals), together with Abraham's
brothers JAIME (drums/vocals) and RENE (bass/vocals), this Mexican-American
quartet blends a raw yet sophisticated style of pop music with harmonies
reminiscent of the Beatles and Beach Boys.
Home & Garden - Domesticated CD (Om) [OM298] $14.00
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***When writing, composing and performing the music on their debut
album
Domesticated, TIM KVASNOSKY and TIMOTHY SHUMAKER (collectively known as
HOME & GARDEN) knew it would be very close to their hearts. Their work
behind the scenes (as studio composers, musicians) for other dance artists
have garnered numerous #1 Billboard dance hits. Some of these notable
artists that have worked with the Home & Garden hit machine include: LUCY
WOODWARD, COLETTE, ESTHERO, and DEBI NOVA. It only seemed fit that they
bring in a few of these accomplices and others to contribute to their album
such as DERRICK CARTER, MIC MURPHY, LISA SHAW, JENNIFER KARR and CHEZ
DAMIER.
Horse Feathers - House With No Home CD (Kill Rock Stars)
[KRS495] $13.25
Born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho, JUSTIN RINGLE has a natural
affinity
with the West. Its space, beauty, and nonconformity seem to be reflected in
the music of his band HORSE FEATHERS, named after an expression he heard
his grandfather use. In Ringle's hands, the common meaning of this
expression comes to life: two things that can't possibly exist together are
spun into a gossamer delicacy of music shot through with lyrical weight.
Moving from Idaho to Portland, Oregon in 2004, Justin recorded some demos,
one of which found its way to PETER BRODERICK (Norfolk & Western, Dolorean,
and Loch Lomond), who offered to help record them properly. Later Peter's
sister HEATHER BRODERICK joined the band on cello and backing vocals.
Justin and Peter worked together to polish the material that became the
group's first album, Words Are Dead, which was released on the local Lucky
Madison label in 2006. After a year of touring the US in various
incarnations, Horse Feathers signed to Kill Rock Stars and proceeded to
record this, their second album. On it they have distilled their sound into
a brilliant statement of minimalist Americana. Peter and Heather's
precisely arranged strings step cautiously in and around Justin's haunting
vocal lines, and the economy of music is also reflected in the lyrics-a few
evocative phrases tell rich stories, each word weighted and delivered with
careful purpose.
Howling Hex - Earth Junk CD (Drag City) [DC372] $13.25
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***The sixth new version of NEIL MICHAEL HAGERTY's (ROYAL TRUX)
HOWLING
HEX. Recorded in the late winter of early 2008, Earth Junk is a ramble in
the dappled sunlight of the American Southwest, twisted metallic folk-art
in the ever-changing breeze, an offering to all nations. Throw Earth Junk
in your sound trunk and keep on rolling. The Howling Hex will be there to
greet you whenever-and wherever-you arrive.
Illusion Of Safety - In Session CD (Waystyx) [09886] $16.25
NEW 500 copies CD edition
John Watermann - 1935-2002 CD (Waystyx) [09889] $16.25
No description available at this time.
Kattoo - Places CD (Hymen) [Y740] $15.00
No description available at this time.
Keplers Odd - Strena Seu de Nive Sexangula CD (Fractured
Spaces) [09872] $18.25
From the darkest and coldest heart of Sweden comes the trio known as
Keplers Odd, and FracturedSpacesRecords is pleased to announce that "Strena
Seu de Nive Sexangula", their third CD album, is the first official release
on the UK's newest quality underground music label. Featuring seven tracks
of noisy yet subtly ambient guitar-driven sonic attacks, eerily redolent of
the icy cold mysterious aurora-wrapped landscapes prevalent throughout
Northern Europe, inhabited by creatures and monsters spawned from the myths
& legends told around campfires over countless generations. Indeed, Keplers
Odd have themselves spawned a monster of an album, creating textures and
ambiences far beyond the normal run of over-driven guitar noisefests - yes,
there is unalloyed power here, but there is also quiet subtlety, sinister
atmospherics, and deeply dark occult moods. Ancient abandoned buildings,
dark musty corridors, sinister forces at play - it's all here in stonking
quantities!!
Kimya Dawson - Alphabutt LP (K Records) [KLP193] $13.25
A new album of children's music from "Juno-ized" folk star KIMYA
DAWSON.
Song titles include "The Alphabutt Song," "Seven Hungry Tigers," "Little
Monster Babies," "Wiggle My Tooth" and "Pee Pee in the Potty," and
collaborators include former Third Eye Blind guitarist Kevin Cadogan and a
number of Dawson's other musical friends and their children. She has also
been invited to participate in the Sesame Street television program.[3]
Klangmutationen - Schwarshagel CD (Utech Records) [UR019CD]
$15.25
"Klangmutationen are a mystery. More could be said about what their
music
isn't than what it is. Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the underground
experimentalists pierce the veils of Eastern and Western music. Recalling
early sets on FMP as well as the Takayanagi/Abe axis of Japanese free
music, Schwarzhagel is the sound of a spirit falling past its own life
after death, forever."
Klangwart - Stadtlandfluss CD (Staubgold) [STAUB080CD]
$16.00
After an eight year long studio hiatus, the Cologne- and Berlin-based
electronic duo Klangwart (Markus Detmer and Timo Reuber) present
Stadtlandfluss. Since 1999, Klangwart have been experimenting at their
concerts with a limited pool of sounds and loops (developed and compiled by
Timo). From this, the two generated the concert piece Stadtlandfluss in
real-time, which they have been (re-)creating as a continuous experiment
for many years. Thus, Stadtlandfluss is a "work in progress." Little of
what's happening within the piece is determined. Dynamics range from "very
quiet" (minimal, subtle, harmonious, finely-honed) to "extremely loud"
(harsh, raw, pure energy). The piece is in a state of permanent flux, it
changes from performance to performance depending on the acoustics of the
place and the physical and mental state of Klangwart and the audience. No
two concerts sound the same. With this piece, Klangwart allowed themselves
the luxury of a long gestation. In 2007, Markus and Timo decided to capture
the piece in their Cologne-based Inkiek-Studio and release it on an album
of the same title. Although the music is split into seven tracks, it is
still one continuous piece. Droning soundscapes mixed with restless
electronics that envigorate the very act of listening.
Little Teeth - Child Bearing Man CD (Absolutely Kosher) [AK074]
$12.75
Can a band be simultaneoulsy punk as it is folk? It would seem a
contradiction in terms. If you think not, San Francisco's LITTLE TEETH will
prove you wrong. The group, renowned for their energetic, often spastic
live performances, equip themselves with instruments a plenty - everything
from a banjo to the kitchen pot - yet bring little sense of self
consciousness. Child Bearing Man is the kind of debut album you yearn for
and recognize instantly once you find it. It's a record of growls, squeaks,
complex wordplay, and melodic cascades, tied together with mandolin, banjo,
accordion, rock and roll drums, cello, guitar and DANNIE MURRAY's (Vocals,
Mandolin, Guitar, Accordion) wildcat snarl. Amazingly, out of a semblance
of chaos comes harmony and raw beauty. Dannie's voice draws you in. It is a
little scary, full of pain and world weariness. But what is most
mesmerizing about this trio, rounded out by AMMO EISU (Vocals, Drums,
Cello, Violin) and ANDY TISDALL (Vocals, Bass, Banjo, Electronics), is
their transcendent synergy on stage. These three natural eccentrics lead
the listener through tracks like "Japanese Candy" with desperate wails and
"Between My Ears" with lyrical jabs, "you could cut your face six different
ways but they'd all look the same to me". Together, Little Teeth's Child
Bearing Man is commanding, emotionally and musically conflicted, utterly
moving and shockingly original.
Liz
Durrett - Outside Our Gates CD (Warm Electronic Recordings) [WRM120]
$12.50
Produced and arranged by indie rock icon, ERIC BACHMANN (ARCHERS OF
LOAD,
FROOKED FINGERS, AZURE RAY), Outside Our Gates, represents a sonic leap
forward for LIZ DURRETT. With Bachmann on board, Durrett's once spare,
acoustic downbeats have been supplanted by a more textured and diverse
orchestra of sounds. A virtual cacophony of instruments are here, including
(but not limited to) tiny nylon-string guitars, backwards electric feedback
loops, pizzicato violins, plucky cellos, upright bass, Wurlitzers,
accordions, grand space pianos and marching drums. Bachmann's score somehow
harmonizes these elements seamlessly to provide the perfect setting for
Durrett's near dream-state writings and softly unsettling voice. Additional
performances by VIC CHESNUTT, BIRAN CAUSEY (MAN OR ASTRO-MAN?), AMANDA
KAPOUSOUZ (TIN CUP PHROPHETTE) and members of HAM1.
Low
Lows - Shining Violence CD (Misra) [MSR049] $12.75
THE LOW LOWS (ex-PARLER & LILY) follow up their majestic 2006 debut
album,
Fire On The Bright Sky, with Shining Violence, an album of leaner, more
hook-laden songs, which combines slow, dreamlike balladry with melodically
distorted guitar, smashing, trashy drums, pedal steel, three-part vocal
harmony and gospel-tinged, explosive climaxes. Highlights include a
rousingly twangy cover of The Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Modern Romance" and "Five
Ways I Didn't Die," which was a hugely popular radio session track last
year ("absolutely beautiful... one of my favorite sessions of the year.
Marvelous."- Mark Coles, 'The Beat', BBC Radio).
Magazine - Play CD (Virgin) [EMI87347CD] $11.50
"Formed by original Buzzcocks lead singer Howard Devoto, Magazine
featured
a line-up that included Robin Simon of Ultravox, and Barry Adamson, who
became a key member of Nick Cave's Bad Seeds before launching a critically
praised solo career. Magazine's combination of punk rock's nervous energy
and art rock's experimentalism pushed the boundaries of music. Little
wonder that this top post-punk group has been cited by today's top
post-rock group, Radiohead, as an influence, with Radiohead even paying
tribute by performing Magazine's 'Shot By Both Sides' during their Kid A
live shows. But Magazine's influence doesn't stop there. It also includes
fans like U2's The Edge, Blur, Maxïmo Park, Manus, Manic Street Preachers,
Elastica, Morrissey (who covered 'A Song From Under The Floorboards'), and
both Ministry and Peter Murphy who each covered 'The Light Pours Out Of
Me.' Play is the only live document ever released by this legendary band.
Recorded in Melbourne in 1980, it is a veritable live hits collection that
also includes tasty extras such as their broodingly sinister cover version
of the Sly & The Family Stone classic 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf
Agin).'"
Mariola Brillowska & Felix Kubin - H.O.N.D. CD (A-musik)
[A033CD] $14.50
"The first joint release of Hamburg-based all-around artists Felix
Kubin
(music, sounds) and Mariola Brillowska (lyrics, vocals). For Brillowska's
2006 theatre play of the same title, Kubin composed a soundtrack in order
to mess up this infamous musical by twirling colorful little building
bricks around in it. This then became an album in its own right, where
constructivist orchestra- and plunderphonics-collages meet Gameboy-disco
while melancholy-laden chansons rub against Weill/Eisler-like hymns."
Michael Byron - Dreamers Of Pearl CD (New World Records)
[NW80679CD] $14.50
Performed by Joseph Kubera, piano. If youâ?Tve ever been to a strip
club
with Willie Winant, you must buy this CD! "Michael Byron (b. 1953) was a
pupil of James Tenney, and later, of Richard Teitelbaum. The body of music
he has composed over the past thirty years has been harmonically rich,
rhythmically detailed, and increasingly virtuosic. Dreamers Of Pearl
(2004-2005) evinces a sensitivity for the sound of the piano, a sensibility
of extended playing/listening, and an interest in repetition and change
through gradual and seemingly clandestine processes that transform and
extend what we hear. Despite the lyrical (and, one might assume,
programmatic) titles of the three movements ('Enchanting the Stars,' 'A
Bird Revealing the Unknown to the Stars,' 'It Is the Night and Dawn of
Constellations Irradiated'), Dreamers Of Pearl is a self-contained piece of
pure ('absolute') music without obvious quotation or extra-musical
references. Dreamers makes its case within a classically-balanced
architectural design: three extended 'fast-slow-fast' movements of roughly
equal length (263, 199, and 226 measures, respectively). The notation is
meticulous, specific, precise. Much of the work's texture could be
characterized as baroque, given the perpetual motion of the consistent
two-voiced polyphonic layering -- some of it cryptically and distortedly
imitative. Dreamers belongs to a rare class of recent piano music
--monumental compositions of great length, beauty, and depth -- all
self-consciously bound to tradition-oriented genres and their deeply
ingrained structures, yet inventive and thrilling in ways that inspire a
few brave pianists to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to these often
mercilessly difficult pieces. Joseph Kubera, the tremendously gifted
pianist for whom Dreamers Of Pearl was written, is one of those brave few."
Michna - Magic Monday CD (Ghostly International) [GI73]
$10.75
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***NYC producer MICHNA (SFC, Bonde Do Role, Diplo) comes correct with
skullsnap bets and playful electronics by the pound. "With each song,
Michna pumps city grit into the watery graves of mixtapes past. Post-bass,
ambient, whispers of acid jazz, it's all there. Magic Monday is an
international biopic, but one that is both timeless and genreless."-Fader
Milosh - III CD (Plug Research) [PLG89] $10.75
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***MILOSH (Toronto, Canada) makes music for the mind, body and spirit.
Introspective, intimate, sensual electro-folk steeped in perfumed
melancholy and luscious romance. Combining beats, samples, guitars, strings
and the most silken falsetto voice since prime-time Smokey Robinson, the
third Milosh album III takes the listener on an emotional journey through
an exquisitely beautiful musical landscape. A classically trained cellist,
jazz aficionado, Neil Young fan and devotee of left-field electronica, the
Toronto-based MICHAEL MILOSH does not fit conventional pop categories-and
nor does his music.
Mirror Mirror - Society For The Advancement Of Inflammatory
Consciousness CD (Cochon) [COCH032] $13.00
Brooklyn-based MIRROR MIRROR's first full-length album is a
schizophrenic
exploration into the multiple personalities and points of views of the
(fictional?) Society, as well as aspiring followers, runaways, hustlers,
partygoers, and music producers. The compositions are lush and complex,
blending folky sing-alongs, sinister rock songs, cult lullabies, robotic
choral pieces, and meditative interludes. Mirror Mirror has earned a
reputation for its curious blend of music and performance, as well as its
polymorphous membership. Chief songwriters DAVID RILEY and RYAN LUCERO met
in 2003 and quickly recruited percussionist MATT BAGDANOFF, guitarist JILL
KAUFMAN, and a rotating cast of friends, performers and guest musicians.
Their unpredictable live shows incorporate theater, visual art, video,
design, and even food.
Momus - Joemus CD (American Patchwork) [AMPATCH08] $12.25
RELEASE DATE: 11-17-2008
The new Momus album, Joemus, is a collaboration between the veteran
electronic vaudevillian and Joe Howe, a young Glasgow breakcore musician
known for his work with Gay Against You and Germlin. Asked, back in 2007,
to do a cover version for a limited edition box set called Recovery, Momus
called on the young Scot's services to make a cover of David Bowie's Ashes
to Ashes, which turned out "not so much a pop song as a ping pong match
between Coco the Clown and Major Tom... a series of satistfying thwack and
plock and boiiiiiing noises," according to Momus. The Bowie cover isn't on
Joemus, but the Nintendo Glam Rock feel -- and the odd noises -- persist.
The pair worked over the internet, then spent several weeks together in
Berlin fine-tuning the results. The Joemus album sounds like the hits of
70s Scottish glam rock sensations The Bay City Rollers played on 80s
amusement arcade equipment. Joe's frenetic, ADD-addled jams get turned by
Momus into folk jigs, but the fast numbers alternate with tenderly morose
slowies, covers of Cliff Richard ballads and Ryuichi Sakamoto croons. Then
it's back to the beats-and-edits frenzy, and tales of horror, from Dracula
(a duet with Groopie Kyoka Kyoka) to Ichabod Crane. The result may be the
most satisfying pop album Momus has ever made -- but only if your
definition of pop tends to the edgy, jumpy, fresh, and weird.
Nadja - Trembled CD (Utech Records) [UR024CD] $15.25
"Trembled has returned, triumphantly. Released by Utech Records [046]
in
the summer of 2006 on limited CD-R. The principal live recordings from
Toronto have been remixed/remastered and include a rare performance of
Swans 'No Cure for the Lonely.' The core of the release, though, is
'Tremble,' a cascading improvisation of drift and atmospherics revealed to
audiences on an occasional basis. The track is telling of the fluidity with
which Nadja create and why the band has become so highly regarded.
'Breakpoint' and 'Corrasion' complete the set. Exclusive material has been
added in 'Stays Demons' and a second version of 'Tremble' recorded by Scott
Slimm in Philadelphia. Illustration by Justin Bartlett. The ultimate
document of Nadja at their most electric and empyreal. Edition of 900."
New
Year - New Year CD (Touch And Go) [TG324] $13.75
Over the last seventeen years, in the 1990s with BEDHEAD and for the
last
decade with THE NEW YEAR, MATT and BUBBA KADANE have done all they could to
avoid feeling rushed in making a record. Records need time to be coherent,
and coherence-even thin thematic coherence-is what makes records worth more
than a mere collection of songs. The most recent payoff of this approach is
The New Year's newest self-titled release, the culmination of four years of
song-writing and a year of recording. Lyrically, these ten songs address
the interlocked themes of lost time, frustrated desire, and the need for
others. Although musically these may be the band's most varied songs-for a
band that made innovative use of three guitars, almost half the songs here
are built around the piano-it is the careful sequence of these songs that
brings the story the lyrics tell together. Even the lack of a record title
seems deliberate in suggesting that this is the culmination of everything
this band has tried to achieve.
Nightmares On Wax - Thought So... CD (Warp) [WRP159] $13.25
The venerable NIGHTMARES ON WAX return with Thought So..., a
sun-drenched
collection of dub and heavy drums arriving just in time to wrap up summer
madness. After paving the way for soul-minded beat-smiths like Madlib and
Flying Lotus, this latest LP is another important step in an already iconic
career. Buoyant and supremely catchy, Thought So... is another skillful
combo of advanced production and vintage groove. In short, the record gives
fans everything they have come to expect from Nightmares On Wax.
Okkervil River - Stand Ins CD (Jagjaguwar) [JAG124] $13.25
The band's fifth full-length, The Stand-Ins is another stunner of a
record.
As the skeletal cover art suggests this new collection of songs connects us
to its predecessor while continuing, echoing, and extending the OKKERVIL
story.
Parenthetical Girls - Entanglements CD (Tomlab) [TOM120]
$14.00
PARENTHETICAL GIRLS' third album and first for Tomlab is an eleven song
linear narrative of moral ambiguities, set to an elaborately orchestrated
olio of modern classical and timeworn, traditional American pop forms. They
borrow from the string swept sentimentality of Van Dyke Parks, Scott
Walker, Jack Nitzsche, and Burt Bacharach, then introduce the influence of
more formidable strains of modern classical composers such as Krzysztof
Penderecki, Philip Glass, and Gavin Bryars. The result is a confluence of
cerebral and sentimental disparities; sensually unsettling. Orchestral pop,
crooned and cooed in falsetto.
Pedal - Pedal CD (Staubgold) [STAUB083CD] $16.00
Pedal is comprised of duo improvisations for two pianos by Australians
Chris Abrahams (The Necks) and Simon James Phillips. While Abrahams is
inspired by jazz, be-bop, hard-bop, free-jazz, rock 'n roll, Thelonious
Monk, Bill Evans, improvisation, Terry Riley, and dare I say... Little
Richard, Phillips feels much more at home with the concert hall, opera
house, chamber works, Grieg, Janacek, Feldman, Ives, old-school,
new-school, classically-trained pianist, conductor, pedagogue. The music:
What are they thinking? These guys are doing a recording of acoustic piano
music in this day and age?! Just when you think two grand pianos and four
hands have nothing to say in this 21st century, you're wrong, because these
are two brilliant minds. Every single piece of music on this recording was
fully improvised. To borrow a phrase from Ornette Coleman in relation to
his view about the state of music in general: "Beauty is a rare thing.
Well, here is that rare thing.
Pidgeon - Might As Well Go Eat Worms CD (Absolutely Kosher)
[AK059] $12.75
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***Four years after their From Gutter With Love debut, the San
Francisco
outfit return from the underground with their sophomore release, Might as
Well Go Eat Worms, an album which showcases the bands undeniable maturation
in sound. PIDGEON has since perfected upon their loud, quiet, loud
signature form, finding balance between beauty and destruction. "California
is for F**kers" opens with catchy, rhythmic riffs and precision drumming
before giving way to an onslaught of distorted, crunching, sludgy guitars
offset with semi-sweet pop vocals. Throughout the record MICHA FOLEY's
(former member of Bay Area hardcore legends USED NAKED BLOODY) bone
rattling screams are assuaged by VAL IWAMASA's angelic voice (think Ninna
Person of The Cardigans meets Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead). On Might As
Well Eat Worms Pidgeon has shed all remaining sense of innocence and
emerged leaner, stronger, and ready to devour you whole.
Pivot - O Soundtrack My Heart CD (Warp) [WRPCD166] $14.00
PIVOT are an Australian trio made up of DAVE MILLER and brothers
RICAHRD
and LAURENZ PIKE. If that last name is in any way familiar, it may well be
for his membership of pioneering jazz/electronica trio TRIOSK (who broke up
last year), though it might also be for his contributions to SAVATH +
SAVALAS and FLANGER. O Soundtrack My Heart is Pivot's debut album though
it's the result of a lengthy maturation as the band formed back in the late
'90s.
Plinth/Textile Ranch - The Rest, I Leave To The Poor CD (Make
Mine Music) [MMM051] $16.00
RELEASE DATE: 10-20-2008
A postal collaboration between Plinth (Mike Tanner) and Textile Ranch
(Glen Johnson of Piano Magic). This 44 minute piece may structurally
resemble a classical composition - divided as it is into several
interlocking stanzas - but it's difficult to place it comfortably within
the realm of modern music. If anything, 'The Rest....' evokes the
otherwordly, fantastical obsessions of the Victorians (Conan Doyle, Lear,
Grandville, Wellcome, etc) through means of meticulously manipulated
instrumentation, samples and voice. Plinth, of course, is no stranger to
Victoriana. In 2007, the Dorset-based multi-instrumentalist and founder of
the Dorset Paeans record label released, 'Plays Victorian Machine Music' -
an EP made up entirely from sounds generated by antiquated parlor machines
and music boxes. A further full-length Plinth album, 'Music For Smalls
Lighthouse' will be released on the Current 93-associated, Durtro Jnana
label by the end of this year. Tanner has also played as a member of
Pantaleimon, Directorsound, United Bible Studies and with Sharron Kraus
live. Glen Johnson founded the Anglo-French "ghost-rock" unit, Piano Magic,
in 1996 and since then has released over 30 records on a multitude of
different labels, from 4AD to Morr Music to Important Records, including
collaborations with Low, Vashti Bunyan, Cornershop and Tarwater. In 2004,
his debut album as Textile Ranch, 'Bird Heart In Wool,' a portfolio of
abstract, melodic electronica, was released on the Very Friendly label. A
further Textile Ranch album will see the light of day in Spring 2009.
Tanner and Johnson may have met on the internet but their collaboration
here relied greatly on Her Majesty's Royal Mail service, swapping files by
post, adding, subtracting, remoulding, magnifying found sounds and home
recordings. The overall effect could be imagined as the sonic depiction of
the life and times of an impoverished Victorian clerk, from birth to death.
Clattering typewriter keys are sewn into this rich tapestry amongst the
lolloping waves of the grimy Thames, divine voices, rusty acoustic guitars,
wheezing harmoniums, boiling kettles, mocking crows, funeral drums, penny
arcades and much, much more. Angele David-Guillou, a regular contributor to
Piano Magic recordings and chanteuse with her own project, Klima (s/t album
on Peacefrog, 2007) generously guests on vocals and other instruments here,
whilst the mysterious Ms Autumn Grieve adds further voicings. This one-off
collaboration marks the 51st release for Make Mine Music, the pioneering
British independent label that is owned, financed and maintained by its
artists. A special label compilation and selective concerts around the UK
will litter the next few months. 'The Rest, I Leave To The Poor' comes as a
strictly ltd edition (1000 copies), letter-pressed sleeve of recycled
chipboard with red metallic ink finish.
Quintessence - Indweller CD (Esoteric Recordings) [ECLEC2089CD]
$18.50
"Esoteric Recordings add to their recent reissue of Quintessence's
first
album for RCA Records with this, their final vinyl outing from 1972.
Hailing from the heart of London's 'alternative underground' society in
Notting Hill, Quintessence were inspired by Eastern philosophy and
spiritual teachings creating a unique fusion of psychedelia, jazz and
ethnic rock. Indweller saw them continue their musical explorations in this
vein, creating a classic of the Progressive / Acid Rock genre. The Esoteric
remastered edition was produced from the original analogue master tapes and
features a booklet with liner notes and new essay."
Rafter - Sweaty Magic CD (Asthmatic Kitty) [AKR043] $6.50
Inspired by influences as diverse as Guided By Voices, R Stevie Moore,
Fela
Kuti, Lightning Bolt, Fushitsusha, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Cody
Chestnutt. "It's all about the overwhelming rad feeling of going out
dancing with my hot fiancee-- techno, Prince, electro, hip-hop-- sweating
and smiling on the dance floor!" --Rafter Roberts.
Rahim - Laughter CD (Pretty Activity) [PA010] $13.25
RAHIM have always existed with one foot in and one foot out of New York
City. While the provinciality of their Long Island roots allowed for a
unique musical direction, their proximity and relevance to New York City
added an appropriate dose of urbane awareness and ambition. That
combination of sound and vision produced their debut, Ideal Lives, to
strong critical praise from publications like Pitchfork and Spin and a slew
of national touring. Their long-cultivated and irreproducible musical
vision is on full display on their second full-length Laughter-a record of
tense melodies, expansive synth textures and restless percussive energy
that comes off like the soundtrack to urban living on the brink of
apocalypse. Received a 7.6 rating in Pitchfork.
Robert Haigh - Written on Water CD (Crouton) [09871] $14.75
In the early 80s, Robert Haigh released a handful of recordings under
his
own name, as well as the monikers Sema, Fote, and Truth Club. His
atmospheric piano, guitar and sound arrangements were in a class of their
own, but ranked among the quality level of other experimentalists such as
Nurse With Wound, Current 93, and The Hafler Trio; coincidentally with whom
he also collaborated with. These recordings quickly developed a cult
following and even today are scarce, some fetching high prices on the
collector's market.
Haigh departed this work in the 90s, moving into an entirely different sound under the moniker Omni Trio. Signing with the esteemed electronic label Moving Shadow, Haigh became highly regarded as one of the originators of drum and bass music, although his style during this time continued to reflect his use of fluid melody and space.
And
now, Crouton is absolutely delighted to present his newest work, Written on
Water. Within these songs, listeners will hear nods to the distinct
melodicism of his early Valentine Out of Season-era solo piano work, while
also referencing like-minded composers such as Eric Satie, Steve Reich, and
Harold Budd. Gone are the drum machines of his 90s work, yet this new music
is as much about rhythm as it is about melody.
Roots Manuva - Awfully Deep (regular) CD (Big Dada) [BDCD72]
$9.50
No description available at this time.
Sascha Funke - Watergate 02 CD (Watergate Records) [WG002CD]
$16.00
This is the second Watergate mix CD installment. Situated by the river
Spree, known for its first-rate line-ups of international talent and, of
course, its famous wall-to-wall LED dancefloor installation, the Watergate
Club in Berlin has quickly become one of the world's leading dance music
clubs. Only five years after its official opening, the club now goes a step
further and releases a mix CD series delivering only the finest DJ mixes by
some of club's most exiting residents and guests. With the focus being put
not only on the music but also on the packaging and design, this series
will quickly become a truly sought-after collector's item and will surely
stand out in the flood of mediocre music and mixes that often dilute the
market. Sascha Funke is an honest-to-goodness Berliner, and he has played a
significant role in molding and forming the Berlin techno scene since the
mid-'90s. Now, after various stops along the way, he has found his home and
a residency at Watergate. Sascha delivers a mix that is second to none in
its musical diversity. At the same time, his personality shines throughout
the entire project and reflects his self-perception as a DJ. In addition to
current tracks and remixes, the mix is interlaced with carefully-chosen
jewels and rarities from years past. The mix was recorded at the Watergate
Club on a warm August night, using records of various ages. Any and all
cracklings and sounds from the needle touching down come from the use of
vinyl records, and are deliberate and desired -- an integral part of the
sound of an authentic DJ mix. Including artists such as Nathan Fake, Four
Tet, Ellen Allien, Miss Kittin, Maus & Stolle, Zander VT, Minilogue & KAB,
Wighnomy Brothers, Dave Aju, Sten, Modal, The Mole, Sascha Funke, Tobias
Thomas & Superpitcher, DJ Koze, Closer Musik, Patrice Scott, Milch, and
Acid Jesus.
Shaky Hands - Lunglit CD (Kill Rock Stars) [KRS498] $13.25
In their hometown of Portland, Oregon, THE SHAKY HANDS are the one band
that virtually everyone agrees on. Respected throughout the underground for
their basement show origins and complete lack of ego, critically adored for
their instantly recognizable, earthy-meets-explosive sound and loved by the
general populace for putting on really, really good shows-they represent
Portland, one of America's best music cities, as well as any contemporary
indie rock act. NICK DELFFS' vibrato-infused, homespun vocals and bobbing
acoustic guitar strums complement COLIN ANDERSON's organic, driving
percussion while JEFF LEHMAN's own guitar rockouts remind listeners that
The Shaky Hands were, after all, a rock band.
Stargazer's Assistant, The - Shivers And Voids CD (Utech
Records) [UR018CD] $15.25
"David J. Smith (Guapo, Miasma & The Carousel Of Dead Horses) releases
a
second set of recordings as The Stargazer's Assistant. Following The Other
Side of the Island on Aurora Borealis, Shivers and Voids is a union of
instrument, voice and tape. A soundtrack left waiting for the right film to
accompany it through the dark. Sweeping, intricate, sometimes ominous, yet
always exuding a warmth of emotion. Ancient forests, vast plains, billowing
clouds, rusted metal hulks, wet rock walls, lights flickering in darkness.
The Stargazer's Assistant reveals all this to us."
Terminal11 - Fractured Sunshine CD (Hymen) [Y755] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Thomas Lehn/Marcus Schmickler - Navigation im Hypertext CD
(A-musik) [A034CD] $14.50
"Lehn and Schmickler 's 1st recording BART is considered one of the
best
synth improv albums ever made. Since BART, dating back to 2000, the duo has
toured frequently through Europe, Japan and the USA.This double-release
features some of the best performances the duo recorded over the course of
15 live concerts. A brilliant amalgam of the two musicians' strengths,
Navigation im Hypertext utilizes both improvisation and studio
post-production techniques to create a lasting work, combining the feel of
a classic composed electronic music record with the raw, crackling energy
of a free improv-session. Exciting and destabilizing, Navigation im
Hypertext will surprise even the most hardcore Lehn fan: intertwined with
Schmickler's, his art never sounded this rich. If anything, Navigation im
Hypertext takes electronic improvisation one step further. The arrangements
range in tone from softer clusters of sound to more abrasive movements.
Comes in digipack, CD-only release."
Tom
Carter - Shots At Infinity CD (Important) [IMPREC202] $13.00
No description available at this time.
Trader Horne - Morning Way CD (Esoteric Recordings)
[ECLEC2088CD] $18.50
"Esoteric Recordings are pleased to add to their catalogue this classic
Acid Folk album from 1970. Morning Way by Trader Horne has achieved
legendary status alongside other classic examples of the genre such as the
album by Mellow Candle (also available on Esoteric). Featuring original
Fairport Convention vocalist Judy Dyble and singer-songwriter Jackie
McAuley, Morning Way was an early release on Pye Records' progressive
imprint Dawn. Although selling limited numbers upon release, the album has
acquired mythical status over the years, thanks to the album's masterful
compositions and arrangements."
Ultra Milkmaids - Pretty Day CDEP (Waystyx) [09887] $16.25
NEW 313 copies CD edition
Various Artists - Dark Was The Night CD (Deep Sea) [SEAD8002CD]
$16.00
...A Tribute To The Music Of Blind Willie Johnson. Originally released
in
2003. Sometimes it seems that the world is filling up with tribute and
compilation records, yet the folk tradition reminds us that songs wither
and die if they're not performed, and that songs from the past constantly
surprise us with their relevance for our contemporary world. Blind Willie
Johnson, the great Texas gospel slide guitarist, produced a remarkably
intense body of spiritual music. He was born 100 years ago. Before the
Great Depression, he recorded many sides for Columbia Records, but by the
end of his life, was performing on street corners and at church benefits.
This collection of specially-commissioned performances is drawn from a wide
variety of the world's finest contemporary roots performers: Jody Stecher &
Kate Brislin, Martin Simpson, 3 Mississippistaphas 3, Helen Watson &
Heather Greenbank, Julie Murphy & Richard Llewellyn, Mike Seeger & Alexia
Smith, The Henrys with Mary Margaret O'Hara, Ginny Clee, Bob Copper & the
Latest English Country Blues Band, The Positively Testcard, Peter Stampfel
& Gary Lucas, and Mike Cooper. Each musician has taken a piece from
Johnson's repertoire and added their own signature interpretation. All
profits are being donated to schools and charities working with
disadvantaged children.
Various Artists - Cosmic Balearic Beats Vol. 1 CD (Eskimo)
[ESK502410] $16.00
The Eskimo label presents the first volume in a series dedicated to
cosmic
Balearic beats. This trans-global intergalactic funk odyssey starts with
Stratus' disco-fied, cowbell ringin'. The duo is comprised of Mat Anthony
and Martin Jenkins, respected producers and remixers who have re-worked the
music of Serge Gainsbourg, Kylie, Playgroup and Calexico, amongst others.
We then hook up with Phoreski aka Neil Dunn who also runs his own Fat Fuk
Records while having his disco-cake and eating it as Richard Gateaux.
Coyote then get in on the action as veteran DJs Timm Sure and Ampo, right
before Solar Disco label-head Maelstrom presents his exclusive cosmic disco
vision. Homerun sees the guitar-playing, electronic producer Laurent
Grauwels hark to his '80s roots, while Bottin takes it back with his blend
of '70s disco, early '80s electro, and horror-disco. Rubber Room (aka Disco
Devil label runners Skinny Joey and Ferre) deliver one of the standout
tracks on the compilation with the superb Italo-infected "Cockroach" and
Massimiliano Pagliara continues the strong Italo influence with his
collection of analogue synths and drum machines. Spektrum are one of the
more well-known names popping up on this exclusive compilation and here we
see DJ Cosmo get to grips with the gorgeous vocal refrain of "Fit
Together." Then we have Lullabies In The Dark get their lips around an ice
cold, staccato funk-filled number while Igor Skafar aka Ichisan gets his
retro-futuristic-space-funk together. Things round off in fine style as the
fast-rising duo of Sasha Crnobrnja and Alex Gloor aka In Flagranti present
some rolling disco-funk against the stunning, slo-mo, chord-laden funk of
Lovelock. Roll down the windows, turn the stereo up and let the cosmic
Balearic beats flood in.
Volcano! - Paperwork CD (Leaf) [BAY63] $13.25
Arriving in 2005 with an exclamatory bang, sporting an electrifying
live
set and an audacious debut album in Beautiful Seizure, VOLCANO! cast an eye
over the parameters of rock and exponentially expanded them into unknown
regions. After a two-year hiatus, the Chicago trio strides onward with a
new bounce in their step, and a new cohesive flow to their songs. Paperwork
is leaner and more considered than before; nearly everything begins with
simple pop structures which are subsequently torn apart. The ragged,
feverish dissonance and bright spaciousness of AARON WITH's guitar has much
in common with Deerhoof or Dirty Projectors, but this time, more attention
is focused on the beats and rhythms. Lead-off single "Africa Just Wants To
Have Fun" displays much of this febrile energy within a razor-sharp satire
of certain rock stars who purport to save the world with dubious,
self-serving rhetoric. On the self-deprecating "Slow Jam," With's vocals
are more deliberate, more soulful than before, with echoes of classic
Stevie Wonder surfacing. "Fairy Tale" describes his disillusionment with
his experience of the non-profit sector, while "Sweet Tooth" tackles his
conscience on the ambiguous issue of consumerism and promoting social and
environmental responsibility. No exports outside the US.
Wax
Museums - Wax Museums CD (Douchemaster) [DMR022] $12.00
NOW AVAILABLE ON CD!!! Apparently there is absolutely nothing to do in
Denton, Texas but write songs. Douchemaster Records feels privileged to
bring you the first full-length album from the extraordinarily prolific WAX
MUSEUMS. You know what to expect at this point and The Wax Museums deliver.
Fourteen tracks of killer Educational Punk.
Woven Hand - Ten Stones CD (Sounds Familyre) [SF20] $13.25
"Sounds Familyre Records is quite the comfy home for unique musicians.
The
label was founded by Daniel Smith of Danielson/Danielson Famile fame, and
Sufjan Stevens has released music on the imprint. David Eugene Edwards, the
musical force at the center of Wovenhand (and formerly 16 Horsepower),
shares a lot of traits with Smith and Stevens. His music mines deeply
emotional territory that sometimes delves into religious matters, and
sounds lush and gorgeous. Ten Stones is made up of, yes, ten songs of such
singular-minded musicality."
Yoshie Fruchter - Pitom CD (Tzadik) [TZ8128] $14.50
"Avant-garde rock meets the Jewish tradition in Pitom, a shredding
Jewish
instrumental band led by Yoshie Fruchter. Born in D.C. and now living in
Brooklyn, Yoshie combines influences from Frank Zappa, Sonic Youth and
Masada into a rocking band performing catchy, hooky compositions that both
pay tribute to and challenge its heritage. Recorded and mixed at the studio
of legendary musical terrorist Bill Laswell, Pitom is a hard-edged new
addition to the legacy of Radical Jewish Culture."
Young Widows - Old Wounds CD (Temporary Residence) [TRR138]
$13.25
The three members of YOUNG WIDOWS emerged from the dissolution of
BREATHER
RESIST with a new vision steeped in dark, brooding grooves and moody
post-punk. From the reverb-drenched inspiration of Regulator Watts/Hoover
to the bass and drums lock-groove perfected by Shellac and the Jesus
Lizard, Young Widows gladly wears influences on its sleeve without sounding
dated.
[ D V D ]
Jam
- Transglobal Unity Express DVD (Pinnacle) [PPCR004] $17.75
On the 21st of March 1982, a Sunday night at the Bingley Hall in
Birmingham, five cameramen wisely anchored their cameras to pillars to
avoid the crush of 5,000 fans, and waited in mounting and nervous
excitement to capture the power of THE JAM. This DVD shows the raw power,
emotion and atmosphere of early gigs from a band that changed a legion of
young people. This concert presentation was originally released on VHS in
1985 but never available on DVD. It includes UK number one single "Town
Called Malice," a cover of Curtis Mayfield classic "Move On Up" and several
performances of rare Jam material not available elsewhere.
Section 25 - So Far DVD (LTM) [LTMDVD2429] $20.75
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Umbrellas In The Sun DVD (LTM) [LTM2400]
$20.75
No description available at this time.
Wake, The - Live at the Hacienda DVD (LTM) [LTM2422] $20.75
No description available at this time.
[ H I S T O R I C A L ]
23
Skidoo - Just Like Everybody 2CD (LTM) [LTM2532] $17.25
RELEASE DATE: 11-10-2008
LTM is proud to announce a series of expanded reissues on CD and
download
by seminal post-punk group 23 Skidoo. Initially active between 1979 and
1986, 23 Skidoo released a series of genre-defining records fusing
post-punk, dub, industrial, world and hip-hop styles. Their classic singles
include Last Words, Tearing Up The Plans, Coup and Language. Albums include
Seven Songs (an indie chart #1), The Culling Is Coming and Urban Gamelan.
In 2000 the group returned with a self-titled album, 23 Skidoo, and remain
hugely influential. Just Like Everybody (disc one) is a compilation
covering 1980 to 1986, and includes the full 12" versions of Skidoo's
signature singles such as Last Words, Coup, Language and Assassin, as well
as key album tracks, and both sides of rare debut Ethics from 1980. The
second disc, Just Like Everybody (Part Two), gathers together 17 tracks
recorded by the group during the 1990s, and was originally released on the
band's own Ronin label in 2002. Digitally remastered, most of the tracks
and mixes on this double CD set are exclusive, and are not repeated on the
other 23 Skidoo CDs in LTM's reissue program. The booklet also features a
detailed history of the group, with contributions from Skidoo members past
and present. Also available: Seven Songs (LTMCD 2528), Urban Gamelan (LTMCD
2530), The Culling Is Coming (BOUCD 6604).
23
Skidoo - The Culling is Coming CD (Boutique) [BOU6604] $16.50
No description available at this time.
A
Certain Ratio - Live 1980 CD (LTM) [LTM2443] $16.50
No description available at this time.
A
Certain Ratio - I'd Like to See You Again CD (LTM) [LTM2438] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Achim Reichel - AR5 - Autovision CD (Fachmann) [GERMAN941079]
$16.50
"From 1974. A.R.'s fifth excursion with echo-guitar, a collection of
group
and solo recordings, would be his last studio album in the mind-blowing
style. Available again with improved packaging."
Alex - Alex + That's The Deal CD (Fachmann) [GERMAN941151]
$16.50
"His first two LP's from 1974 and 1976 on one CD, complete and with all
original jacket artwork and lyrics. Now performs as Alex Oriental
Experience. 'A singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cologne who released
several albums which were strongly influenced by the ethnic music of
Turkey. His first two albums are now eagerly hunted by collectors, as they
featured a unique style of 'Turk-Rock' with stunning baglama solos (this is
a kind of three-stringed Turkish guitar)! They were recorded with the help
of Holger Czukay and Jaki Liebezeit (possibly adding bass and drums on
certain tracks?) at Can's Inner Space studio, so take note all you Can
collectors!' - Cosmic Dreams At Play"
Alison Statton & Spike - Tidal Blues/Weekend In Wales CD (LTM)
[LTM2393] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Alison Statton & Spike - The Shady Tree CD (LTM) [LTM2395]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Anna Domino - Mysteries of America/Colouring in the Edge and
the Ouline CD (LTM) [LTM2410] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Anna Domino - Dreamback: Best Of CD (LTM) [LTM2418] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Anna Domino - East & West CD (LTM) [LTM2383] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Anna Domino - This Time CD (LTM) [LTM2399] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Anna Domino - Anna Domino CD (LTM) [LTM2397] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Bernard Szajner - Superficial Music CD (Boutique) [BOUCD6618]
$16.50
RELEASE DATE: 01-12-2009
LTM presents the first in a series of expanded CD reissues by
visionary
French electronic composer Bernard Szajner. Originally released in late
1981, Superficial Music incorporates elements of his previous album Visions
of Dune played backwards at half speed and treated digitally, as well as
the three part suite Oswiecim, an imagining of the Holocaust informed by
the experience of his own family. Sometimes harmonious, sometimes
unsettling, Szajner's music is never less than extraordinary. Reviews rated
the album highly: 'Superficial? No, superlative music! If you care at all
for soundscapes that eschew cheap escapes, this album will do far more than
tickle the surface of you mind' (NME); 'A significant success - a wholly
involving and frequently disturbing blanket of continually contorting
synthetic sound' (Melody Maker). The expanded 65 minute CD features three
previously unreleased bonus tracks, recorded in 1982. Bernard Szajner
biography: Born in Grenoble in 1944, Szajner first made his name as a
lighting designer for Magma, Gong and the Who. Having invented new
instruments such as the laser harp used by Jean-Michel Jarre, Szajner began
to record experimental, conceptual albums of his own, including Visions of
Dune (1979), Some Deaths Take Forever (1980), Superficial Music (1981) and
Brute Reason (1983). He has also recorded as Zed, and was one half of The
(Hypothetical) Prophets. Since the mid 80s, polymath Szajner has worked as
a painter, film maker and theatre director. Also available: Some Deaths
Take Forever (BOUCD 6620).
Berntholer - Merry Lines in the Sky CD (LTM) [LTM2403]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Biting Tongues - Compressed CD (LTM) [LTM2373] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Biting Tongues - Recharge CD (LTM) [LTM2376] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Biting Tongues - After the Click (Retrospective 1980-89) CD
(LTM) [LTM2371] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine L. Reininger & Steven Brown - Live in Lisbon 1989 CD
(LTM) [LTM2431] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Book of Hours CD (LTM) [LTM2417] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Night Air v.2 CD (LTM) [LTM2414] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Byzantium CD (LTM) [LTM2385] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Live in Brussels Bis CD (LTM) [LTM2358]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Broken Fingers CD (LTM) [LTM2355] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Night Air CD (LTM) [LTM2339] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blaine Reininger - Instrumentals CD (LTM) [LTM2341] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blue Orchids - Mystic Bud CD (LTM) [LTM2374] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blue Orchids - The Greatest Hit CD (LTM) [LTM2367] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blue Orchids - The Sleeper CD (LTM) [LTM2340] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Blue Orchids - From Severe to Serene CD (LTM) [LTM2354]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Blue Orchids - A Darker Bloom CD (Cherry Red) [CDMRED203CD]
$15.00
"A keenly awaited re-press for this definitive collection of the highly
acclaimed combo, Blue Orchids, and features their material that was
originally released on the Rough Trade label. The Blue Orchids were formed
by two members of The Fall and went on to produce more mainstream and
melodic pop songs than that made by their previous employers. The band
enjoyed widespread indie chart success with a high profile in the serious
music press. The CD features 19 original tracks dating from 1980 to their
demise in 1991. Tracks featured include the singles Disney Boys , The
Flood, Work, Agents Of Change, Sleepy Town and Diamond Age all of which
enjoyed a high profile in the indie charts. The CD booklet includes liner
notes written by band members Una Baines and Martin Bramah and ex Fall
member and Radio 1 DJ, Marc Riley. Also included is a complete discography
of the band incorporating some of the band's original sleeves which are now
rare items."
Bruce Gilbert, Graham Lewis and Russell Mills - Mzui CD
(Boutique) [BOU6602] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Cath Carroll - The Gondoliers of Ghost Lake CD (LTM) [LTM2350]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Cath Carroll - England Made Me CD (LTM) [LTM2348] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Charles Bukowski - Underwater Poetry Festival CD (Roman Photo)
[TEMCD010CD] $12.00
Recorded in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 5, 1974; produced for
release
by Charles Potts. "This never-before released recording of a 1974 poetry
reading by world famous 20th century American poet Charles Bukowski
(1922-1993) is one you'll have to stuff in your CD player as soon as you
get it. In 1974, the intrepid Bukowski journeyed from Los Angeles to Salt
Lake City to give a featured reading at the Underwater Poetry Festival,
along with Alta, Ricardo Sanchez, and Andy Clausen. The recording of the
reading given in the social work auditorium of the University of Utah
survived in the archives of the Reverend Sherm W. Clow, President at the
time of the renowned Litmus Inc., producer of the festival. It includes
more than 20 poems with a table of contents, some introductory and closing
patter by MC Charles Potts, and a reproduction of the poster from the UPF
is the menu on the CD. Bukowski was just beginning to achieve the lasting
fame that would come to him in the next two decades. Hear the man at his
droll and noteworthy best."
Chris Wood - Vulcan CD (Esoteric Recordings) [ECLEC2079CD]
$18.50
"Esoteric Recordings are proud to announce the release of the album
Vulcan
by the late Chris Wood, founder member of the legendary Traffic and
flautist and saxophonist extraordinaire. Recorded just after the demise of
Traffic in 1974, Vulcan was begun for Island Records but shelved in 1978.
The sessions featured contributions from Steve Winwood and members of The
Wailers, along with a live recording of Traffic performing the title track
in 1974, but due to a change in musical fashion with the advent of Punk,
the album failed to see the light of day. Island boss Chris Blackwell
returned the tapes to Chris Wood in the late 1970's. Following Chris'
untimely death in 1983 the tapes were passed on to his sister, Stephanie.
Now, 25 years later, and after three years of research and preparation,
Esoteric have pieced together the sessions in co-operation with Stephanie
Wood to bring you Vulcan."
Crawling Chaos - Homunculus Equinox CD (Boutique) [BOU6606]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Crawling Chaos - The Gas Chair CD (Boutique) [BOU6601]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Crispy Ambulance - Frozen Blood CD (LTM) [LTM2327] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Crispy Ambulance - Accessory After The Fact CD (LTM) [LTM2317]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Crispy Ambulance - Fin: Live 1980-82 CD (LTM) [LTM2302]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Crispy Ambulance - The Plateau Phase CD (LTM) [LTM2315]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Dad's Army - Music from the Television Series CD (CD41)
[CD41-010] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Dead Cowboys - Twin Evil Stars CD (Boutique) [BOU6610]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Department S - Sub-Stance CD (LTM) [LTM2349] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Devine & Statton - Cardiffians CD (LTM) [LTM2435] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Devine & Statton - The Prince of Wales CD (LTM) [LTM2433]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Edith Sitwell/William Walton/Lord Berners - Follies & Façades
CD (El Records) [ACMEM157CD] $15.00
"Edith Sitwell and Lord Berners did more than most to dispel the
nationalistic insularity that dominated so much English literature and
music in the decade that followed the First World War. The work that
brought the Sitwells their greatest fame -- and notoriety -- was Façade, an
entertainment that combined Edith's idiosyncratic verse with the music of
the young William Walton. With Cocteau s Parade the obvious precedent, the
family delighted in creating a first-class scandal in literature and music
. Here, the 1929 premiere recording with Constant Lambert appears alongside
that made in 1954 with Peter Pears; by all accounts, the only performances
of which Edith really approved. Façade owed its existence to the support
and encouragement of, among others, Lord Berners. Considered by Stravinsky
to be the most gifted composer of his generation, Berners was famously
eccentric (A fine biography Lord Berners -The Last Eccentric by Mark Amory
was recently published), a diplomat, an accomplished writer, painter,
composer and missionary of the arts. As with the Sitwell's, his idealism,
openness to new ideas and willingness to embrace humor made for a
peculiarly British avant garde. The Berners piece featured in this edition
is one of his most widely regarded; the suite from the ballet The Triumph
of Neptune which was commissioned by Serge Diagilev in 1926."
Field Mice, The - Snowball + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2419]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Field Mice, The - Skywriting + Singles 2CD (LTM) [LTM2421]
$17.25
No description available at this time.
Field Mice, The - For Keeps + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2423]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Franco Tamponi - Mondo Sexy Di Notte CD (Dagored) [RED184]
$17.00
FRANCO TAMPONI's splendid soundtrack to Mino Loy's (aka Donan J. Lee)
1962
original 'shock-u-mentary' Mondo Sexy di Notte (aka Mondo Sexuality), which
portrayed cabaret shows from all over the world (although many of the
locations are thought to have been reconstructed in the studio), presenting
an exotic sensuality that once upon a time represented a form of
transgression in the film world, reserved for an adult audience only. Also,
for the younger listeners perhaps it will be surprising not to hear the
sound of any electronic instrument here-but this was the era when the
orchestra reigned supreme. Lovingly restored from the original session
tapes recorded in studios in Rome and Milan, where music written by the
legends of the Italian film industry became the soundtracks to the great
Italian films of the day.
Frankie Dymon Jr. - Let It Out: Poems In Word And Music CD
(Fachmann) [GERMAN941153] $16.50
"From 1971. Incredible Kraut/funk meeting of US expatriate and the
cream of
the German Rock scene: Achim Reichel, Conny Plank, Wolfgang 'Zabba' Lindner
(drums, ex-Wind), Peter Hecht (piano, from Lucifer's Friend) and many
others. Dymon, probably better known for his role as 'Black Power Militant'
in Godard's Sympathy For The Devil and as director of the super-obscure
Death May Be Your Santa Claus, mellifluously rants on subjects such as past
sexual conquests, racial injustice, and pot-smoking etiquette. First-ever
reissue, lyric booklet included."
French Impressionists, The - A Selection of Songs CD (LTM)
[LTM2415] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Gina X - Yinglish + Remixes CD (LTM) [LTM2455] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Gina X Performance - Voyeur CD (LTM) [LTM2447] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Gina X Performance - Nice Mover CD (LTM) [LTM2450] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Gina X Performance - X-traordinaire CD (LTM) [LTM2453]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Gordon Mumma - Music For Solo Piano (1960-2001) 2CD (New World
Records) [NW80686CD] $27.75
Performed by Daan Vandewalle, piano. "Gordon Mumma (b. 1935) is best
known
for his pioneering role in the development and evolution of electronic and
live-electronic music. The piano has played a significant if underestimated
role in his career. With a few notable exceptions, this collection by
pianist Daan Vandewalle marks the first commercial recordings of Mumma's
music for solo piano composed over more than forty years. It provides an
important new perspective on his work as a composer. The spare textures,
irregular rhythms, and pungent dissonances of Bartók's Mikrokosmos echo in
Mumma's piano music. The keyboard music of Bach and Haydn, of Schoenberg,
Webern, Ives, Ernst Krenek, Carl Ruggles, and Ruth Crawford also shaped his
early piano ideal, as did the experience of superb recitalists in Detroit
and Ann Arbor, including Walter Gieseking, Dame Myra Hess, and Glenn Gould.
The works of the early 1960s were written for the concert hall, but much of
the later piano music is more personal -- the solitary dreams of a long
musical life. And like dreams it filters memories -- of music of the
distant and recent past, of artistic friendships and loved ones living or
dead -- to create a uniquely contemporary approach to the piano. In
contrast to Mumma's epic electronic works, his keyboard music is
predominantly poetic in its brevity, concentration, and psychological
depth. It is music of high specific gravity, each piece a microcosm of
finely etched ideas that unfold without literal repetition. For Daan
Vandewalle, it is also 'music of dialogue' that communicates -- both with
the listener and within itself -- through its deep concern with sound,
phrasing, color, dynamic range, and rhetorical nuance."
Hardin and York - The World's Smallest Big Band CD (Esoteric
Recordings) [ECLEC2090CD] $18.50
"Keyboard player and vocalist Eddie Hardin and drummer Pete York had
first
played together in the second incarnation of the Spencer Davis Group,
following Steve Winwood's departure to form Traffic. In 1969 Hardin & York
struck out on their own to form a highly unique duo utilizing powerful
Hammond Organ work and percussion to record a series of wonderful albums in
the Progressive / Jazz Rock vein. The World's Smallest Big Band was their
second album and featured recordings made at Olympic Studios and material
recorded live at De Lane Lea studios in front of a small audience. A
popular attraction in Europe, the record remains a noted highlight of their
career. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes two bonus tracks."
Isabelle Antena - On A Warm Summer Night (Tous Mes Caprices) CD
(LTM) [LTM2448] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Isabelle Antena - L'Alphabet Du Plaisir: Best of 1982 - 2005 CD
(LTM) [LTM2452] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Isabelle Antena - Easy Does It 2CD (LTM) [LTM2420] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Isabelle Antena - En Cavale CD (LTM) [LTM2432] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Isabelle Antena - Hoping For Love CD (LTM) [LTM2434] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Ishikawa Akira & Count Buffalo - Uganda: Afurikan Rokku no
Yoake CD (Tiliqua) [TILAR5012CD] $28.25
"The start of a new series focusing on lost and obscure sonic treasures
birthed out of the underbelly of Japan's New Rock revolution during the
period 1969-1978 is spearheaded by the long announced reissue of one of the
rarest discs to seep out of that seedy incestuous scene. Ishikawa Akira &
Count Buffalo's Uganda - Afurikan Rokku no Yoake originally saw the light
of day on February 5th, 1972 on Toshiba Records as part of their '4 Channel
Q.M. Sound' series but quickly sank into the depths obscurity, making that
only a handful of copies were actually sold while the remaining stock was
withdrawn due to very depressing sales and eventually melted down and
destroyed. The disc remained a well kept secret for all these years and
only a small circle of die-hard music lovers have ever seen an actual
original copy, making it these days one of the most treasured and hunted
down Japanese rock artifacts. A couple of years ago a bootleg LP edition of
the LP came out, sadly sounding quite mediocre but nevertheless
rejuvenating a new awareness for the album. Still rumors as to who were the
actual performers on the album floated around freely since the group was
simply listed as Count Buffalo with no detailed breakdown of who actually
played on the album, and as a result there has been much fevered
speculation over the years. Therefore, Tiliqua Records thought it wise to
release this sonic gem properly, hunt down the license, unraveled the legal
entanglements, acquired access to the original mastertapes and subsequently
also taking on the quest to track down the actual players involved. So now,
with this fully authorized reissue we can finally reveal the full line-up
or the key players involved and add some insight into the record's
background thanks to the kind participation of Uganda's composer Mr.
Muraoka Takeru. Musically speaking, Ishikawa Akira & Count Buffalo's Uganda
- Afurikan Rokku no Yoake is vicious psychedelic whirlwind monster of a
disc where primitive Afro-spiritual and tribal ethnic percussive blow-outs
cross-pollinate with lysergic New Rock fuzz-a-delic dementia and stirring
up enough dust and boulders like two-barreled guns coming out of the demon
hole. Still, Uganda is more than just that and although it is deceptively
intense, it is simultaneously casual in feel yet meticulous in its musical
detail and lyrical economy. And seen in retrospect I can now proclaim that
this album stands shoulder to shoulder with the best records of that golden
era and it was one of Japan's 1970's underground scene's defining moments.
In short it is a totally lethal slide that does not fail to create an
arresting listening experience. As is the case with all of Tiliqua Record's
releases, this one is also crafted out with meticulous care and eye for
detail. The CD comes housed in a miniature version of the actual slim cased
LP box set, complete with obi and extensive 8-paged Japanese/ English liner
notes, illustrated with some archival footage. One time only very limited
press, housed in a sturdy hard card mini-LP styled slim box set styled
gatefold jacket. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes and
graced with faithfully reproduced artwork (although slightly adapted for
the single CD box set version) and obi. One time limited press due to the
nature of the box set jacket."
Jeanne Moreau - The Immortal CD (El Records) [ACMEM156CD]
$15.00
"If there was a single actor who captured the very essence of the
French
New Wave, it was Jeanne Moreau. In Truffaut's groundbreaking Jules et Jim
she achieved global recognition, giving a performance of spellbinding
intensity as the mercurial Catherine, who becomes tragically entwined in
the lives of two friends who both love her. During the film, she was
required to perform the song, 'Tourbillon de la Vie' ('Whirlpool of Life'),
which Truffaut felt encapsulated the spirit of his masterpiece. Her
recording went on to become a massive radio hit and prompted the idea of
recording a full LP under the auspices of producer Jacques Canetti. The
award-winning albums that transpired in 1963 and 1966 comprise this edition
and feature songs written by Cyrus Bassiak (Serge Rezvani). The debut in
collaboration with George Delerue and the legendary Ward Swingle, its
elaborate orchestrations giving way on the sequel to more intimate and
sensuous settings with guitar and bass. Jules & Jim apart, cinematic
highlights include Chimes at Midnight and The Immortal Story for Orson
Welles; Diary of a Chambermaid (Luis Bunuel) and for Louis Malle The Lift
to The Scaffold and Viva Maria in which she co-starred with Brigitte
Bardot."
Joe
Maneri & Peter Dolger - Peace Concert (1964) CD (Atavistic) [ALP267]
$13.75
A long-lost '60s treasure from the East Coas rescued and produced by
KEN
VANDERMARK's father, STU! The Peace Concert, as performed in 1964 by
living legend JOE MANERI (alto) and PETER DOLGER (drums) has finally been
exhumed and properly buffed for public consumption. This never-before
released recording has been mastered from the original tapes, and includes
an in-depth interview with Boston's elder statesman of improv, conducted by
Stu Vandermark. For those caught unawares, Mr. Maneri is the father of
violinist MAT MANERI, and is highly regarded as one of the true pioneers of
the "language" of the alto saxophone.
Josef K - Crazy To Exist (Live) CD (LTM) [LTM2319] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Kalima - Feeling Fine + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2449] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Kalima - Kalima! + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2407] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Kalima - Night Time Shadows + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2379]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Ludus - The Damage CD (LTM) [LTM2328] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Ludus - The Visit / The Seduction CD (LTM) [LTM2333] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Ludus - Pickpocket / Danger Came Smiling CD (LTM) [LTM2338]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Marine - Life In Reverse CD (LTM) [LTM2396] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Miaow - When It All Comes Down CD (LTM) [LTM2346] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Michael Anton And Amok - Jesus Makes You High CD (Fachmann)
[GERMAN941152] $16.50
"From 1971. A very strange 'paycheck' project for Conny Plank and Achim
Reichel's Gorilla Musik production company. Wonderland-esque German rock
with heavy Christian lyrics! A.R. is nowhere to be seen on the sleevenotes
but his fingerabdrücke are everywhere. You can make up your own punchline
for the album title. First-ever reissue includes full lyrics and two bonus
tracks from their only 7" release."
Minami Masato (w/Mizutani Of Hadaka No Rallizes) - The Tropics
CD (Showboat/sky Station) [SWAX080CD] $25.75
"This is a second pressing of 1975. First pressing came out in 1971 and
is
twice as expensive. The Tropics was Minami Masato's first record on which
he got assisted by Mizutani Takeshi of the Rallizes Denudes, his only
appearance on record ever. Minami Masato was one of Japan's first beatnik
hippie scum singers, who before venturing into the music world, spent some
time in Mexico where he indulged himself in the narcotic goodies the
country had to offer, went to America and witnessed in 1964 the rise of the
beatnik movement and saw one of Bob Dylan's early performances. Minami's
life would never be the same again. He crossed the Atlantic Ocean,
criss-crossed through Europe and returned to Tokyo in 1966. He participated
at the 1968 Kyoto Folk Jamboree Festival. However, his debut single did not
appear until October 1969, followed by a second single in 1970. This album,
his debut appeared in July 1971 for which he got assisted by a loose
collective of fan musicians and befriended artists. Hadaka no Rallizes'
Mizutani Takeshi was such a fan collaborator since he was quite in awe for
what Minami stood for, being the unattached beatnik and drugged
singer-songwriter he was. He let loose some ear shattering electric guitar
on the album's closing track. This is the sole recorded output of Mizutani
on disc. At least officially, if one ignores the dozen bootlegs and
unofficially released music of his (like the Arthur Doyle-Mizutani 2LP set
that was released without his consent). An unbelievably valuable document
of the early Japanese underground. Hyper rare and demented all the way. For
lovers of Hadaka no Rallizes, Tomokawa Kazuki, Acid folk, Jandek, and just
obscure and psyched out sounds."
Minimal Man - The Shroud of CD (Boutique) [BOU6609] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Minny Pops - Drastic Measures, Drastic Movement CD (LTM)
[LTM2384] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Minny Pops - Sparks in a Dark Room CD (LTM) [LTM2351]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Minny Pops - Secret Stories CD (LTM) [LTM2353] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Mitch Ryder - Sings The Hits CD (DBK Works) [DBK542] $17.00
Not a greatest hits record but instead a collection by the unsung hero
of
Detroit rock'n'roll and blue-eyed soul blowing through cover after cover,
giving his own unique treatment to everyone from The Supremes to The
Drifters, Allen Toussaint to Rufus Thomas. This is no Pat Boone clean up
for the refined upper middle class honky set, no sir, this is rough and
tough balls-to-the-wall R&B that rocks as hard or harder than the originals
with Ryder's signature guttural howl leading the way. A classic on CD for
the first time from Detroit's greatest R&B howler.
Names, The - Spectators of Life CD (LTM) [LTM2320] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Names, The - Swimming + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2324] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Northern Picture Library - Postscript CD (LTM) [LTM2388]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Northern Picture Library - Alaska + Love Song for the Dead Che
CD (LTM) [LTM2436] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Northside - Chicken Rhythms + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2386]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Occasional Keepers, The - The Beauty of the Empty Vessel CD
(LTM) [LTM2439] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Orchids, The - Lyceum + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2442] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Orchids, The - Unholy Soul + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2445]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Orchids, The - Striving for the Lazy Perfection + Singles CD
(LTM) [LTM2451] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Original Cast - THE VERY BEST OF ITMA: Classic radio comedy
recorded between 1939-1948 2CD (CD41) [CD41-007] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Passage, The - BBC Sessions CD (LTM) [LTM2365] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Passage, The - Pindrop CD (LTM) [LTM2356] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Passage, The - For All and None CD (LTM) [LTM2359] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Passage, The - Degenerates CD (LTM) [LTM2361] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Passage, The - Enflame CD (LTM) [LTM2363] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Haig - Rhythm Of Life CD (LTM) [LTM2408] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Haig - Then Again CD (LTM) [LTM2366] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Haig - Cinematique 1: Themes For Unknown Films CD (LTM)
[LTM2309] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Haig - The Warp Of Pure Fun CD (LTM) [LTM2378] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Haig - Coincidence vs. Fate CD (LTM) [LTM2380] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Paul Kossoff with Black Cat Bones - Paul's Blues 2CD (Sunbeam
Records) [SBR5058CD] $21.25
This double CD contains the earliest known recordings of the UK's Paul
Kossoff (Free), whose tragic death at 25 in 1976 robbed the rock world of
one of its finest-ever blues guitarists. Taped at rehearsals with Black Cat
Bones in London in 1967, the raw, lo-fi tracks find the teenaged Kossoff
already a master of his instrument. Accompanied by musicians including
Derek and Stuart Brookes (later to form the legendary Leaf Hound), and
featuring a guest appearance from Paul Rodgers (later to form Free with
Kossoff), the recordings are of considerable historical importance. They
are released here for the very first time, along with a booklet featuring
rare photographs, full liner notes and an introduction from the band's
drummer, Frank Perry, making the album an essential purchase for all
serious rock fans.
Peter Principle - Idyllatry CD (LTM) [LTM2441] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Peter Principle - Conjunction CD (LTM) [LTM2306] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Piero Piccioni - Bell'antonio CD (Dagored) [RED183] $17.00
In the extraordinary music that PIERO PICCIONI composed for Bolognini's
masterpiece, Antonio, the tormented protagonist of the story, and his
intimate burning drama are accompanied by the splendid soundtrack in a
union that is highly evocative, coloring the splendid black and white in
perfect 1960s style. Piccioni's music cuts to the heart of Sicilian life of
the post-war period, conveying the mood of its very distinctive customs,
and the angst and desperation of the characters in the story, touched by
such intimate tragedies. There is no folk music in this soundtrack; just
Piccioni's extraordinary, original score, which adheres so incredibly to
the various scenes, situations, moods and emotions, that by listening to
the music, you almost feel as if you are flipping through the pages of the
book that the screenplay was based on.
Quando Quango - Pigs and Battleships CD (LTM) [LTM2360]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Revenge - No Pain No Gain: Live 1991 CD (LTM) [LTM2413]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Revenge - One True Passion v 2.0 2CD (LTM) [LTM2375] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Richard Jobson - 10.30 On a Summer Night / An Afternoon in
Company CD (LTM) [LTM2444] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Room, The - No Dream (Best Of) CD (LTM) [LTM2369] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Room, The - Indoor Fireworks CD (LTM) [LTM2405] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Room, The - In Evil Hour / Clear! CD (LTM) [LTM2416] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Royal Family & The Poor - North-West Soul CD (Boutique)
[BOU6607] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Royal Family & The Poor - The Sea of E CD (Boutique) [BOU6605]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Royal Family & The Poor - Temple of the 13th Tribe CD
(Boutique) [BOU6608] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Royal Family & The Poor - We Love the Moon CD (Boutique)
[BOU6611] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - Live In America & Europe 1982 CD (LTM) [LTM2312]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - From The Hip CD (LTM) [LTM2314] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - Deus Ex Machina CD (LTM) [LTM2316] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - Love & Hate CD (LTM) [LTM2318] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - From The Hip / In The Flesh CD (LTM) [LTM2325]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - Always Now CD (LTM) [LTM2308] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Section 25 - The Key of Dreams CD (LTM) [LTM2310] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Severed Heads - Rotund For Success CD (LTM) [LTM2404]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Sex
Pistols - The Heyday CD (Boutique) [BOU6603] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Shop Assistants - Shop Assistants aka Will Anything Happen CD
(Cherry Red) [CDMRED374CD] $15.00
"The Shop Assistants were one of the defining bands of the '80s
independent
boom. Formed in Edinburgh in 1984, originally as Buba & The Shop
Assistants, they released the Peel-approved indie staple Something To Do ,
which featured Stephen Pastel on backing vocals. With line-up changes and
an abbreviated name, they released the Shopping Parade EP a year later,
which saw Morrissey describe 'All Day Long' (included on this collection)
as his favorite track of the year. The band's David Keegan (who would
subsequently join the Pastels) then formed 53rd & 3rd Records, which housed
the band's 'Safety Net,' one of two songs, along with 'I Don't Want To Be
Friends With You' (again, included here) to be voted part of John Peel's
Festive Fifty of 1986. They also featured on that year's celebrated,
infamous, nay, iconic C86 NME compilation. This re-release incorporates the
material they released after signing to Chrysalis' Blue Guitar subsidiary.
The Shop Assistants, aka Will Anything Happen, is their sole album release,
and is accompanied here by two bonus tracks; 'Looking Back' and the slow
version of 'All Day Long.' Although reissued in 2001, it has long been
out-of-print, fetching scary prices on a well known auction site in
acknowledgement of its status as one of the indispensable articles of the
C86/shambling/independent scene."
Siegfried Sasoon - Memorial Tablet CD (CD41) [CD41-008]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Steven Brown - Half Out CD (LTM) [LTM2412] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Steven Brown - Searching for Contact CD (LTM) [LTM2362]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Steven Brown - Music for Solo Piano CD (LTM) [LTM2357]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Steven Brown - Decade (Best Of) CD (LTM) [LTM2344] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Stockholm Monsters - Alma Mater Plus CD (LTM) [LTM2330]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Stockholm Monsters - The Last One Back: Archive: 1980 - 1987 CD
(LTM) [LTM2335] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Stockholm Monsters - All At Once: Singles 1981 - 1987 CD (LTM)
[LTM2337] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Stomu Yamash'ta - Raindog CD (Esoteric Recordings)
[ECLEC2085CD] $18.50
"Stomu Yamashta is a master percussionist who studied jazz drumming at
Berklee School of Jazz. In the 1970's he recorded a string of innovative
albums for Island records fusing his percussion talents with jazz,
electronic and classical music to create an ambient form of music all of
his own. Raindog was a fine achievement which propelled Yamashta to a wider
audience which would eventually lead to his acclaimed Go albums featuring
collaborators Steve Winwood, Michael Shrieve, Klaus Schulze and Al Di
Miola. Never before released on CD, this Esoteric reissue of Raindog has
been remastered from the original master tapes and fully restores the
original vinyl artwork and continues Esoteric's series of Yamashta's work
for Island Records."
Stomu Yamash'ta - Go: Live From Paris CD (Esoteric Recordings)
[ECLEC2086CD] $18.50
"Stomu Yamashta is a master percussionist who studied jazz drumming at
Berklee School of Jazz. In the 1970's he recorded a string of innovative
albums for Island records fusing his percussion talents with jazz,
electronic and classical music to create an ambient form of music all of
his own. The album Go, released in April 1976, was a fine achievement and
Yamashta assembled a band featuring collaborators Steve Winwood, Michael
Shrieve, Klaus Schulze and Al Di Miola to deliver a series of stunning
concerts. The Parisian concert was captured by Island Records and was
released as Go Live From Paris in 1977. The Esoteric reissue has been
remastered from the original master tapes and fully restores the original
vinyl artwork."
Stomu Yamash'ta - Freedom Is Frightening CD (Esoteric
Recordings) [ECLEC2087CD] $18.50
"Stomu Yamashta is a master percussionist who studied jazz drumming at
Berklee School of Jazz. In the 1970's he recorded a string of innovative
albums for Island records fusing his percussion talents with jazz,
electronic and classical music. Freedom Is Frightening features a fine
band, including Soft Machine bass guitarist Hugh Hopper and guitarist Gary
Boyle. It was a fine achievement which propelled Yamashta to a wider
audience which would eventually lead to his acclaimed Go albums featuring
collaborators Steve Winwood, Michael Shrieve, and Klaus Schulze. Never
before released on CD, this Esoteric reissue has been remastered from the
original master tapes and fully restores the original vinyl artwork and
continues Esoteric's series of Yamashta's work for Island Records."
Swamp Children - So Hot + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2364] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Symptoms - Relapse CD (Symptoms) [MSE1249] $6.75
THE SYMPTOMS were a San Francisco bar band from the 1970s reminiscent
of
Talking Heads, Devo, early punk and Dead Kennedys. The band has an edgy
feel, and though the members are all in their 50s, they're still playing
and rocking out.
Teenage Jesus And The Jerks - Beirut Slump / Shut Up And Bleed
CD (Atavistic) [ALP500] $15.00
Fantastic archival release from Atavistic Records collecting rare, live
and
unreleased material from the No Wave flagship band, TEENAGE JESUS AND THE
JERKS. Featuring artist/writer/musician/provocateur LYDIA LUNCH, Teenage
Jesus and the Jerks were one of a handful of bands to take the promise of
punk rock and turn it upside down/inside out and truly make a dent in
art/music and the destruction of both. This release features incredibly
hard to find stuff as well as alternate versions and more. Incredibly fresh
and brash even 30 years after the original recording.
Terayama Shuji - Roujin To Garigarihakase No Hanzai CD
(Showboat/sky Station) [SWAX070CD] $25.75
"Tenjosajiki related, dixie land styled madness out 1972."
Terayama Shuji - Inppu Monogatari CD (Showboat/sky Station)
[SWAX078CD] $25.75
"Tenjosajiki related CD, reissue of a rare 1973 album, edition of only
500
copies."
The
Red Shoes - Music from the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger,
1941-1951 CD (CD41) [CD41-002] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Thick Pigeon - Miranda Dali + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2381]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Thick Pigeon - Too Crazy Cowboys CD (LTM) [LTM2342] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Tunnelvision - Guessing The Way v.2.0 CD (LTM) [LTM2313]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Tunnelvision - Watching the Hydroplanes CD (LTM) [LTM2409]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Ultramarine - Companion (Every Man & Woman is a Star Versions)
CD (LTM) [LTM2352] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Cosmarama: Blow Your Cool 2 CD (Psychic
Circle) [PC7024] $17.50
Twenty Top Prog/Psych Behemoths from the UK and Europe. Once again,
legendary psych musician and Psychic Circle label-head, NICK SALOMAN (THE
BEVIS FROND) has pulled in tracks from the UK and across Europe, and once
again, this series will thrill you with as-yet unheard treasures from the
patchouli-scented vaults of freaked musical excess. Artists include:
DISTANT JIM, CARRIAGE COMPANY, KINGDOM, THE TOWER, BACK STREET BAND, BIG
WHEEL, BISMARCK, CWT, SILENCE, GINGER ALE, PUSSY, TENDERFOOT KIDS, ELECTRIC
FOOD, MR. ALBERT SHOW, THE PETARDS, CASTLE FARM, THE PEBBLES, CORPORAL
GANDER'S FIRE DOG PARADE, CHIPS, and RICHARD ST. CLAIR & FORUM.
Various Artists - Artists Rifles Volume 1 CD (CD41) [CD41-009]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Black Music 2CD (LTM) [LTM2347] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - British War Broadcasting 1938-1945 2CD (Cd41)
[CD41-004] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Cool As Ice: The Be Music/Dojo Productions CD
(LTM) [LTM2377-2] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Futurism & Dada Reviewed 1912-1959 CD (LTM)
[LTM2301] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - The Night Watch 2CD (LTM) [LTM2326]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Oh! It's A Lovely War, v.3: Songs and
Sketches of the Great War, 1914-1918 2CD (CD41) [CD41-006] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Oh! It's A Lovely War v.2 2CD (Cd41)
[CD41-003] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Oh! It's A Lovely War v.1: Songs and Sketches
of the Great War 1914-18 CD (Cd41) [CD41-001] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Surrealism Reviewed CD (LTM) [LTM2343]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Tipping The Velvet CD (Cd41) [CD41-005]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Twice As Nice: The Be Music/Dojo/Kamins/Baker
Productions CD (LTM) [LTM2398] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Whizzz! Vol. 2 CD (Born Bad) [CDWHIZZVOL2]
$19.50
Finally, the long awaited continuation of the first Whizzz! compilation
released a decade ago. Features only rare and unissued tracks from the
1960s French garage/weirdos/beat vaults. This new volume will blow your
mind like the first one and includes a 38-page booklet with biography of
each artist along with cool and unpublished photos. Mastered from the
original master when they were no lost or damaged. Artists include SAN
ANTONIO, JEAN ET JANET, BRUNO LEYS MAINTENANT, GUY SKORNIK, BRIGITTE
FONTAINE, PHILIPPE NICAUD, ZORGONES, SERGE FRANKLIN, NELLY PERRIER, JESUS,
ALAIN BOISSANGER, and others. Imported from Born Bad, Paris, France.
Various Artists - Oz Days Live 2CD (Oz Records) [OZ001/2CD]
$24.25
"New CD reissue of the super-rare 1973 2LP set commemorating 'The 'Oz
Days'
benefit festival for the owner of Tokyo's legendary Oz Rock Cafe, which had
been shut down after one too many drug busts' - Japrocksampler. Authentic
packaging, with hand-stamped outer bag and gatefold insert. The Les
Rallizes Denudes and Taj Mahal Travellers sides have been briefly reissued
before, here's the complete picture!"
Various Artists - Sunday Sunshine: The World of SNB Records CD
(RPM) [RETRO842CD] $16.50
"One of the movers and shakers of the music biz in the modern era has
been
Simon Napier Bell, and during 1968-1969 he put his talents into A&R-ing his
own label. Fresh from managing The Yardbirds, Johns Children and
co-authoring for Dusty Springfield, and with backing from CBS, SNB picked
up on the hip pop world flowing through London at the time. It is an
extraordinary assortment from which we have distilled the most potent
exotic, baroque and pop psych elements. All have high production values
with the likes of the talented Ian Green as arranger. As you would expect
most of the singles are today very rare, and have not been reissued or
released on CD. That said there is growing awareness of the music from
numerous quarters, with pick up from internet radio stations to magazines,
and the label has attained a cult standing. First time reissue, first time
on CD Unique 60s collection. Remastered from original CBS held SNB tapes
Includes very rare singles Essential for pop psych and similar collectors."
Artist list: Jon Plum, Hubert Thomas Valverde & The HTS, Mellow Candle,
Andy Ellison, Clive Sands, Andy Ellison, Flamma Sherman Sheila Scott
Wilkinson, Sue Wilshaw, Rory Fellowes, David Blake, Nicola Davies, and
Françoise Pascale.
Various Artists - Treacle Toffee World: Further Adventures into
the Pop Psych CD (RPM) [RETRO843CD] $16.50
...Sounds from the Apple Era, 1967-1969. Treacle Toffee World completes
the
exploration of the catalogue of The Beatles Apple Music Publishing company
that began with RPM s release of 94 Baker Street in 2004 and continued with
An Apple A Day from 2006. Eighteen new and very rare tracks appear on
Treacle Toffee World. George Alexander of Grapefruit, Pete Ham, Tom Evans
and Ron Griffiths of Iveys/Badfinger, Dave Lambert of Fire/Strawbs and
Gallagher & Lyle were but a few of the impressive stable of song writers
under contract to Apple Music, and these are all represented here. Rare and
previously unreleased recordings. Features well known writers. Third in
very successful series of compilations, essential for pop psych and Apple
collectors. Artists include: Fire, Sands, Grapefruit, Peter Huckstep,
Gallagher & Lyle, Iveys, Denis Couldry, 23rd Turnoff, and Legay.
Wake, The - Here Comes Everybody + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2332]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Wake, The - Assembly CD (LTM) [LTM2334] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Wake, The - Holy Heads CD (LTM) [LTM2336] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Wake, The - Harmony + Singles CD (LTM) [LTM2323] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Winston Tong - Like The Others CD (LTM) [LTM2440] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Winston Tong - Theoretically Chinese CD (LTM) [LTM2382]
$16.50
No description available at this time.
Winston Tong - Miserere CD (LTM) [LTM2368] $16.50
No description available at this time.
This week's VINYL update contains releases by:
3 Hur-el * Agent Side Grinder * Aids Wolf * Alton Miller * Andrea
Parker
(feat. DJ Assault) * Appleblim & Peverelist * Autistic Daughters * Babylon
System & SPL * Barbara Morgenstern * Berovic & Leicher * Blue Sabbath Black
Cheer * Broombeck * Bruce Springsteen/Suicide * Butch * Butch & Julie
Marghilano * Challenge * Che * Chefal & Cluekid * Clark & Schatz * Cluster
* Coki/Chefal * Cotti vs. Mr. Party * Cult of Youth * Dan Andrei * Dave Aju
* Davy Graham * Daze Maxim * Delete * Deville * Disaster Strikes * DJ
Panik/Chancha Via Circuito * Donnacha Costello * Dr. Boogie * Drones, The *
Dubshape * Dungen * Dyno * Eleh * Emi Ono * Emmanuel * EQD * Fachmann *
Fairport Convention * Foog * Fotheringay * F*** Buttons * Gabriel
Ananda/Fairmont * Git Some * Godflesh * Goliath Bird Eater/Sasqrotch * Gow
* Horrors, The/Suicide * Isabelle Antena * Itamar Sagi * Jerome Sydenham *
Julien Chaptal * Kimya Dawson * Klangwart * Kleep * Kollektiv Turmstrasse *
Krysmopompas * Landslide * Lauhaus * Lili Z * Lowtec * Madvillain * Magic
Lantern * Maniacs Dream * Marcin Czubala * Mark O'Sullivan * Marked Men *
Martin Eyerer * Matthew Dear * Maxime Dangles * Melchior Productions *
Michel Cleis * Mikael Stavostrand * Minimono * Mr. Scruff * MRK1 * Nicolas
Masseyeff /maxime Dangles * Nicone * Novika * NSI (Non Standard Institut) *
Pan/Tone * Paul Frick * Paul Wirkus/Mapstation * Pharcyde * Pimps Ride Free
* Pivot * Rafael Toral * Redwan * Richard Bartz * Robert Babicz * Robert
Dietz & Markus Fix * Roots Manuva * Rosselot & Francisco Allendes * RVDS *
Scan X * Scott Grooves * Secret Abuse * Seph * Shackleton * Spektre *
Stimming * Style Of Eye * Sun Araw * Sven Tasnadi/Remute * The Week That
Was * Third Man, The * Thomas Lehn/Marcus Schmickler * Tiger Stripes *
Tindersticks * Titmachine * Tobias Felbermayr * TRG * Unitz * Whitehouse *
Wouldbenice * Wounded Lion * Zed Bias * Ziggy Kinder * Zombie Zombie
Agent Side Grinder - Debut LP (Enfant Terrible) [LPAGENTDEBU]
$13.50
The band plays real industrial music in the style of Cabaret Voltaire,
mix
it with some proto-punk in the Suicide way, fuse this with the energy of
early EBM reminiscent of The Klinik and top this with psychedelic touches
that can be traced back to The Doors. The result is an unique, contemporary
and fresh sound that will appeal to fans of industrial, elektro, old style
EBM and krautrock alike. Also AGENT SIDE GRINDER has already proven to be a
great live band, with only analog equipment on stage. Limited to 525 copies
and out on Holland's Enfant Terrible label, who've already made a name for
themselves with their vinyl reissues of early '80s minimal electro
obscurities. Sure to be a treat for those who've been following the likes
of Wierd Records.
Aids Wolf - Cities Of Glass LP (Lovepump United) [LPU018]
$14.75
NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! Produced by WEASEL WALTER (Flying
Luttenbachers,
XBXRX, Arab on Radar), Cities of Glass is the second album from the most
hated band in the world! Just votes short of being banned from Canadian
radio, and prevented from entering the USA numerous times, AIDS WOLF are
globally confounding and universally profound. With Cities of Glass, AIDS
Wolf return to what they do best: embracing the hate and bumming out the
masses. Packaged in swank gatefold sleeves. "There is a distinct discipline
at work here, a crafted sense of composition that unexpectedly rears out of
the sonic wreckage"-The Wire
Alton Miller - In Flight 12 inch (Yore Records) [YORE011EP]
$11.50
Alton Miller presents In Flight. on "Who Am I?" Rhodes accents and
analog
synth melodies match a marching strut -- timeless house music. On
"Futuristic Funk" a looped voice incessantly repeats "too late now..."
thereby adding a touch of delirium to the tune's stomping swing. Warmed by
old-school synth flourishes, congas, and Rhodes melodies, Miller's rich and
seductive club music makes surrender the only possible proposition. Deep,
musical, and not to be missed.
Andrea Parker (feat. DJ Assault) - Freaky Bitches (Second
Installment) 12 inch (Touchin' Bass) [TB037EP] $10.25
"Andrea Parker's classic 'Freaky Bitches' single featuring Detroit's
booty
bass masters DJ Assault and DJ Godfather, gets more re-workings with the
Second Instalment of remixes. First up is the booty shakin' Michna remix
with its old-skool cut 'n' paste style, creative sampling and up-beat
tempo. As Eggfooyoung, Adrian Michna is no new comer to Touchin' Bass,
having released the EP 'Breakdance and Motivate' in the label's early days.
He is also part of Miami's Secret Frequency Crew and has signed to Ghostly
for the release of his debut album as Michna, out in October. Then steps up
Clatterbox, another Touchin' Bass regular with his resonating take on the
original. Clatterbox aka David Kempston gained an early following with
releases on seminal UK label, Clear. On the B-side we move things outside
of the Touchin' Bass camp, kicking off with Justin Maxwell, taking 'Freaky
Bitches' into an entirely different musical territory. A media ace,
Justin's career spans a number of areas. A DJ and producer, his work can be
found internationally on labels like Palette, Trapez, Compost, Poker Flat,
Get Physical and Pretension, where he did the classic track 'Pillow
Filter'. Montreal's LCEDP provides an amazing aural assault for his
rendition. Not for the faint-hearted Antoine Cote has become known for his
speedcore creations as both LCEDP and audioterrorism. For the final
venture, we continue the musical experimentations and hand over to Warp's
Mira Calix, known for her dark brooding, electronic textures and
compositions, with several releases under her belt, including projects with
The London Sinfonietta and Alexander's Annex. Not for the first time she
joins up with the remarkable musician that is cellist Oliver Coates.
Together they present a stunning remix of strange notes and unnerving
frequencies."
Appleblim & Peverelist - Over Here (Remixes) 12 inch
(Applepips) [PIPS002EP] $11.50
"After the success of Apple Pips first release from Martyn, we are back
with another treat for music heads. Our 2nd release comes from Brendon
Moeller aka Beat Pharmacy Brendon first came to our attention with his
deeper than deep Humpback 7" on Earsugar, under his Beat Pharmacy guise.
Since then he has consistently impressed with deep, technical, spacious
house music of the highest order. Shackleton approached him to do a remix
of Appleblim & Peverelist's 'Over Here' for the forthcoming 2nd Skull Disco
singles and remixes round-up compilation, & 'Blim was so impressed with the
results that he cheekily asked for not one but TWO more mixes of the same
tune so he could put them out on wax! Brendon came back with two killer
mixes. On the A-side under his real name, Brendon has created an 127bpm big
room classic, submerging the original elements under layers of delay and
echo, deep but grooving. On the flip he dons his Beat Pharmacy guise, slows
things down to 120bpm & spaces things out in fine style, utilizing the
original's abstract riff and resetting it in a really exciting new house
tempo context. With releases coming on Rekids, Third Ear, & Deep Space and
remixes for Echospace and others coming up it looks like a great year for
Brendon and Pips is proud to present this exciting clash of styles."
Autistic Daughters - Uneasy Flowers LP (Staubgold) [STAUB081LP]
$16.00
Released on CD in March of 2008 on Kranky, Uneasy Flowers is the second
album by New Zealand's Autistic Daughters, the intercontinental trio of
Dean Roberts (guitar, vocals), Martin Brandlmayr (percussion, computer) and
Werner Dafeldecker (guitar, bass). It is also the fourth in a series of
records in which Roberts, having begun in more abstract territory in New
Zealand's mid-1990s "free noise" ferment, has embraced song, lyric and
voice as vessels for topographic and psychoanalytic tracings of the impacts
of territory and nomadism on the subject. This is reflected by the
shape-shifting nature of the outfit: while Autistic Daughters (whose name
comes from a lyric from their first record Jealousy And Diamond) are
resolutely a trio, they also work in cinematic format, with ancillary
players behind the trio's complex, worm-turning arrangements: in this
instance, Chris Abrahams of The Necks, Martin Siewert and Valerio Tricoli.
With Uneasy Flowers, Roberts traces the internal and external workings of
one protagonist: or, rather, a protagonist who "contains multitudes," a
Whitmanian figure that dissolves the unified self. Rather, this character,
"Rehana," embodies multiplicity and fragmentation in order to both a)
address loss and b) aim toward transfiguration, transcendence. There are
traces in the lyrics -- traces of addiction and desire, myth and
transformation -- that are obliquely reflected in the music's structure,
its uneasy tension between the pop song (the "moment") and experiment (the
"process"). In some ways, it reminds of the structural, loop-based cinema
of figures like Malcolm LeGrice: taking one moment and stretching it, the
better to capture its nuances and to draw out all the repressed material
caught in the mise-en-scène, the hidden, cloaked content that erupts when
your world spirals out of your control and gets caught in webs of
interpersonal politic. The move from intimacy to the capture of the
"greater picture" enacted by both lyric and music here resembles a camera
dollying out, a shift of perspective unsettling for its vertigo-inducing
qualities.
Babylon System & SPL - Gangster 12 inch (Hollow Point
Recordings) [HPR001EP] $11.50
"Coming straight out of Lost Soul HQ it's Hollow Point Recordings. SPL
breathes life into a brand new sound of dubstep by pushing the envelope to
a more hardcore level for those people who like it ruff and tuff. With two
brand new SPL tunes showcasing this sound and a guest appearance by Argon's
Babylon System. The 12 starts off with 'Gangster' a filthy grime inspired
track with big bad gross basslines that stabs like a killer on Duracell
batteries - just keeps on going and going and going and going. The B side
holds the instant bassface tune 'Lust.' Tearing kicks, rumbling basslines
and edits so lush it's just too sick to put into words. After Skream, Benga
& Rusko it's up to SPL to put his distinctive mark on the dubstep genre!"
Barbara Morgenstern - Come To Berlin (Remixes) 12 inch (Monika)
[MONIKA063EP] $10.75
As a taster of Barbara Morgenstern's album BM, Monika brings you 3
remixes
of her politically-charged hit "Come To Berlin," including mixes by Telefon
Tel Aviv, The Rice Twins and Chloé, as well as an exclusive single edit.
The Rice Twins mix features vocoder-distorted vocals and swooping melodious
synth strings. Telefon Tel Aviv's mix retains most of the original
structure, but is fully club-compatible. DJ Chloé's treatment is a minimal
cut perfect for the dancefloor with sampled piano and vocals.
Berovic & Leicher - Owabi 12 inch (Einmaleins) [EINMAL036EP]
$11.50
"Einmaleins welcomes Berovic & Leicher. Nedzad Berovic and Frank
Leicher
are based in Frankfurt. You already know them from their releases on
International Freakshow and Level Non Zero (together with Chris Wood as
Fresh Fried). Now they bring us three tight tracks, finger licking thick
cut edgy minimal funk with a spice of Africa flavored and subtle thrown in
sexy groove. Both sides are incredibly well produced and peak time indeed.
A quality package for heavy rotation and all kinds of floors."
Blue Sabbath Black Cheer - Untitled LP (Gnarled Forest) [GF16]
$13.75
Two brutal bludgeonings, 30-plus minutes of anti-music abuse and
extermination. Side A is an uncompromising death reality. Previously
available on the split cassette with Hymns of Despondent Solitude (Gnarled
Forest). New additional sound sources from MATT WALDRON (IRR. APP. EXT.,
NURSE WITH WOUND) and CHRIS DODGE (Slap A Ham Records, SPAZZ, DESPISE YOU).
Side B is all out war of the damned. Previously available on the split
cassette with Vestigial Limb (Epicene). Both songs have different mixes
from their original cassette releases. Cover art by DOMINIC BLACK.
Broombeck - Protect Your Neck 12 inch (Opossum) [OPSM018EP]
$11.50
"The neck area is the most vulnerable and deadly spot that could kill a
human being instantly. If you notice your dogs - provided you have one --
they bite the neck when they are attacking your stuffed animals. A vampire
would bite someone's neck because the jugular vein is there, which means
the neck is an easy place to get to large amounts of blood quickly. The
more we think about it, we reckon that vampires just bite the neck because
it looks good for the camera. Possibly Broombeck named his Clapper follow
up Protect Your Neck cause it just should work like another slap in the
neck: This chord-impregnated bass-monster rolls all over the dancefloor
like a tank and fires high spirits out of all muzzles at the same time. For
the improbable circumstance that chief cannoneer Broombeck should really
shoot off target or in case there is some trippy afterhour flick going on,
the remixing gunners Harry Axt and Dinamoe will take care for guaranteed
strikes. You best protect ya neck!"
Bruce Springsteen/Suicide - Dream Baby Dream 10 inch (Blast
First Petite) [PTYT017EP] $14.00
This is the first in Blast First Petite's year-long series of
monthly(ish)
limited edition 10" vinyl EPs celebrating the 70th birthday of Suicide's
Alan Vega. The first track is "The Boss" himself Bruce Springsteen doing a
cover of "Dream Baby Dream," live from his 2005 Devils & Dust Tour --
exclusively available here. Totally haunting and unexpected! The flipside
features Suicide performing that song on the Midnight Special live TV show
in 1978 -- recently recovered from a lost Suicide vault and previously
unreleased -- as well as a ripping cover of "Mr. Ray" by now-defunct
contemporary New York band, Beat The Devil. Subsequent editions in this
series will include tributes by artists such as The Horrors, Peaches,
Primal Scream, SUNN O)))/Pansonic, Lydia Lunch, The Klaxons, Julian Cope,
Liars, Spiritualised, and Grinderman. Edition of 4,000 black vinyl. Cover
image: Edward Mapplethorpe (brother of Robert Mapplethorpe).
Butch - Papillon 12 inch (Great Stuff Records) [GSR073EP]
$11.50
"To announce the release of his debut album Papillon (out in October
2008
on Great Stuff), the Turkish-German wonderboy Butch choose these four brand
new dancefloor weapons to introduce the full range of different styles and
sounds of his album. From deep and warm house to cool tech-house and
rocking peak time techno...this guy knows it all."
Butch & Julie Marghilano - Last Tango 12 inch (Envy My Music
Records) [EMMR004EP] $11.50
"Loved by Villalobos, Tiefschwarz, Loco Dice, Luciano, Onur Ã-zer, Tobi
Neumann, Dubfire, Thomas Schumacher, Laurent Garnier, Ivan Smagghe,
Karotte, Johnny D, Gabriel Ananda, Luca Bacchetti, Italoboyz, Jimpster,
Pig&Dan, Mark Broom, Groove Rebels, Kabale und Liebe, Hernan Cattaneo,
Phonique, Shlomi Aber, Lauhaus, Davide Squillace, Andrew Grant, Eyerer,
Reboot, Nick Curly, Oliver Klein, Sebbo, Dustin Zahn, Liberto, and Tony
Matt. Butch and Julie met and played at Sosho Retox in London and the
admiration for each other's music and performance brought the two to meet
up in Butch's studio near Frankfurt. Last Tango was the extraordinary
result, which includes all factors a hit needs: A catchy and yet subtle
groove, a lovely brainwashing lead loop which merges into the exuberant
break with so much feeling, soul and drama that only Julie could conjure
up! This tune has practically got the festival-rocking guarantee built in
my friends! But Butch isn't greedy and is ready to share his magnificent
files with his buddy and studio-partner Amir who puts together a groove
monster with funny and subtle ideas; Butch's Trapez label-colleague Mihalis
Safras offers another monster of a mix and Connaisseur's Daso & Pawas get
us all into different spheres with this hypnotic and very unforeseeable
production. A special thanks goes out to Thomas Heckmann who offered to
master this masterpiece and gave this release its necessary amount of
thump! Butch says: 'Last Tango is my best summer-production so far!' But be
prepared for his forthcoming album!"
Challenge - Zimmer 12 inch (K2) [K2035EP] $10.25
"You won't find anyone at the Kompakt headquarters that never had crush
on
a Tim Paris track. His Marketing imprint gave birth to some instant
classics that probably also saved your day/night/morning at some point. His
sound is difficult to pigeonhole as it oscillates between abstract, disco,
'80s retro pop, minimal house, afterparty techno and uhm... whatever you
want. It diffuses an earthy scent of unperfumed bodies which can be a nice
thing. We're talking about natural fragrance rather than old sneakers.
There's a lot of truthfulness in this music. It gives you the impression
that you're at the right party. Challenge is Tim Paris with his friend Pete
Herbert. They joined our family with what we call an anthem. Check out
'Zimmer' and wait until that men's choir kicks in. It can make the sun
shine at day and night likewise. We've never heard something like this
before and we never ever want to be without it anymore. This is buddy
house."
Che
- Sounds Of Liberation LP (Low Desert Punk) [LDP1975] $13.25
RELEASE DATE: 09-23-2008
***NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! The latest in desert rock supergroups to
come
out of the barren wastelands and wide-open skies of the Man's Ruin outback.
Get ready to rumble as DAVE DINSMORE (UNIDA), ALFREDO HERNANDEZ (KYUSS),
and BRANT BJORK (FU MANCHU, KYUSS) all get stone age on your ass. Imported
from Southern California.
Chefal & Cluekid - Sub Soca 12 inch (Subbalicious) [LISH001EP]
$11.50
"Subbalicious Recordings is a new label setup and run by Chef aka
Chefal,
from London, and Osiris, from Amsterdam. Subbalicious looks to supply
delightful, fresh and delicious sounding dubstep releases to the UK,
Europe, and the rest of the dubstep world. Using its direct connection
between the Dubstep capital of the world (London) and the marijuana capital
of the world (Amsterdam), the Subbalicious is geared for any dancefloor
crowd that can get to down to some bass. About Chef: Chef is a resident DJ
at both of Dubstep's best known club nights, namely DMZ & FWD, and also has
his own radio show on the popular Rinse FM. He was voted as one of the top
5 international dubstep DJs on dubstepforum.com, and has been all over the
world, spinning the latest tunes from his bag of Transition dubs. 'Sub
Soca' is a track Chef made for the first anniversary of DMZ and now, after
two-and-a-half years, is finally being released. It has been revised a bit
to fit 2008 dubstep standards, but still has that sexy soca vibe to it. A
guaranteed tune to get people up and dancing whether they're at the club or
in the train. About Cluekid: Cluekid has been into bass-music since the age
of 16. Starting of as an MC over Grime music, Cluekid went on to explore
the rest of the UK underground bass scene. Soon Cluekid was producing and
DJing grime and jungle, but it was actually Chef who eventually pulled
Cluekid into the dubstep direction. The result was Cluekid teaming up with
beat cohort Cotti, and releasing various hit tunes such as 'Sensi Dub,'
'Hovercraft,' and 'Toadstep' for their shared label -30 Recordings and also
Cluekid's personal label, Bullfrog Beats. 'Monkey Style' is a fresh new
track done by Cluekid. It has a heavy jungle influence that is sure to wet
an appetite for more. About Osiris: Osiris is one of the original pioneers
of dubstep in the Netherlands. As a DJ, he's played countless parties, from
grime sets on the radio, to some of the first dubstep parties in Holland,
and currently playing all over Holland, in clubs large and small. As a
businessman, his credentials include: being the owner of Dubstep.nl (#1
online Dutch Dubstep community), Us Management (artist management company),
co-owner of Brrrap! (Dutch Dubstep Fanzine), as well as being involved in
the Oi! raves in Amsterdam and soon running the Oi! record label."
Clark & Schatz - Hot Choc 12 inch (Highgrade) [HIGH053EP]
$11.50
Highgrade's head-honcho Tom Clark and Berlin talent Markus Schatz
present
Hot Choc. The original version playfully swings with an easygoing groove.
Tom Pooks remixes with a whole lot of jacking energy. Punch meets hypnotic
deepness. The edit by Markus Schatz is a real inferno made of funky bleeps
and weird sounds.
Coki/Chefal - Bloodthirst 12 inch (Sub Frequencies)
[SUBFREQ001EP] $11.50
"Very Limited white label promo from DJ Chef's label. Old skool dub
runnings from Coki with long awaited 'Bloodthirst' and Chef delivers
exactly what it says on the tin! Recommended."
Cotti vs. Mr. Party - Dem Fi Know / Shake Ur Solarplex 12 inch
(Argon) [ARG018EP] $11.50
"Party time on Argon Records! Badman producer Cotti teams up with Mr.
Party, aka MC Slickman, and the original Murkle Man, Jammer, to drop a
weighty uptempo piece in the shape of 'Dem Fi Know.' Mr. Party drops cheeky
bars in between Jammer's chorus lyrics as the piano-led bouncy 4/4 clatters
away underneath. Flipside, 'Shake Ur Solaplex' is similar in vibe to
'Legacy,' necksnapping halfstep and juicy synths pinging off sizzling sub
pressure."
Cult of Youth - A Stick To Bind, A Seed To Grow LP (Dais)
[LPCULTAST] $20.75
Limited to 500 Copies. Unexpected and brilliant, the first LP from this
NYC
based outfit follows up their praised and well received 7-inch from last
fall-containing thirteen tracks of powerful and moving pagan neofolk. Sigil
by Sigil!
Dan
Andrei - Just Music 12 inch (Be Chosen) [BECH006EP] $11.50
"Be_Chosen welcomes the young and very talented Dan Andrei for his
first
international release. After releasing on Arpiar he now joins the Be_Chosen
family for the next decades. His interpretation of 'Just Music' comes along
with a deeeeep atmosphere and groovy beats completed by some real true
words. We also have to thank Stipé for his 'Hell Yeah' edition. Stipé is
one of the upcoming next generation producers and DJ´s which are based in
the Frankfurt area. His track forces you to dance the floor. Finally we are
proud to announce one of the guys that controls OSLO Records Mr. Federico
Molinari! His outstanding work we present needs no description. Curios?"
Dave Aju - Open Wide 2x12 inch (Circus Company) [CCS032LP]
$19.00
This is San Francisco producer Dave Aju's debut full-length release,
including a bonus remix by Luciano. After three amazing EPs on Circus
Company, including the underground hit "Be Like The Sun," he has really
outdone himself this time with his most conceptual and personal, yet
accessible work to date. The album was made entirely with sounds from his
mouth, but it's no novelty affair -- these are all wonderful pieces of
music, covering a variety of styles. "Roundabout" starts things off with
fat, shuffling drums, an infectious bass line, and a vocal refrain that
builds into a "horn-section" crescendo -- straight from Chicago via Aju's
mouth. "Bump" is a fun and futuristic approach to hip-hop storytelling with
a "bumpity-bump" bass. "Crazy Place" is an homage to disco, pop, and wave
styles, but Aju's version takes it to the next level -- pulsing LFOs,
"live" mouth percussion, and a chorus and breakdown guaranteed to melt
hearts and dancefloors worldwide. Next up is "First Love," a super-deep and
soulful house track with spoken word connecting Aju's personal music
history, referencing song titles up to this moment -- pure class. "Tapatio"
shifts back to his raw party side with huge sub-bass, sick bleepy synth
hits, and playful vocal cut-ups. The title track follows, bringing a crazy
broken reggaeton-style groove, complete with clattering teeth percussion,
squeaky funk synth riffs, and a dark and lovely chorus. "Anyway" is Aju's
take on an uplifting house music anthem, recalling Lil'Louis with Sun Ra
Arkestra vocals. "With You" closes the album on a slow and sweet note,
bubbling over with smooth synths, warm bass, and some of the most tasteful
vocoder work around, on a 21st century Roger and Zapp love tip. Open Wide,
friends -- Dave Aju has arrived.
Davy Graham - Folk, Blues & Beyond LP (Stamford Audio)
[LC4649LP] $33.25
180g vinyl. "This was Graham's most groundbreaking and consistent
album.
More than his solo debut The Guitar Player (which was pretty jazzy) or his
previous collaboration with folk singer Shirley Collins, Folk Roots, New
Routes, this established his mixture of folk, jazz, blues, and Middle
Eastern music, the use of a bassist (Tony Reeves) and drummer (Barry
Morgan) also hinting at (though not quite reaching) folk-rock. 'Leavin'
Blues,' 'Skillet (Good'n'Greasy),' and 'Moanin'' are all among his very
best folk-blues-rock performances, while on 'Maajun' he goes full-bore into
Middle Eastern music on one of his most haunting and memorable pieces.
Covers of traditional folk standards like 'Black Is the Colour of My True
Love's Hair' and 'Seven Gypsies' combine with interpretations of
compositions by Bob Dylan ('Don't Think Twice, It's Alright'), Willie Dixon
('My Babe'), Charles Mingus ('Better Git in Your Soul'), and Reverend Gary
Davis ('Cocaine') for an eclecticism of repertoire that wasn't matched by
many musicians of any sort in the mid-'60s." - Richie
Unterberger/Allmusic.com
Daze Maxim - One Million Shakers 12 inch (Hello? Repeat
Records) [HELLO012EP] $11.50
Daze Maxim returns to Hello? Repeat with a big bang. The A-side opens
with
"Tube People," a deep and intense house track that builds into a
mind-bending groove. As if this is not enough, we get "Jat," an unstoppable
rollin' percussion lesson where we ask ourselves if Daze has 15 more arms
to play this stuff. We're speechless. Right after this impressive monster,
Daze returns to his deeper side and delivers "Mudhole," a reduced,
up-building disco caterpillar.
Delete - Sari Sari/Kick The Bully 12 inch (Leftout)
[LEFTOUT005EP] $10.75
Venezuela's Sergio aka Delete has made a name for himself across the
globe
with releases on Sci Tech, Frankie and Safari Electronique, gaining fans
from Magda to Tiefschwarz. On "Sari Sari," Sergio teams up with Miguel
Colmenares. This track, full of grooves and sounds, now has a Spanish
influence which gives this track more of a stuttered feel. This, together
with Gameboy stabs and synths, makes this a great and quirky addition to
the EP. Includes a remix by Monomachine.
Deville - Rumble 12 inch (Senseless) [SENSE007EP] $11.50
"This is DeVille's first release on the label but as well as running
The
Fix Up in Leeds and hosting a show on SUBFM he's a fixture at all Senseless
raves and has just completed a seven date tour of the USA showcasing the
label's sound mixed up with his own diverse set of influences. Rumble
proved to be a big hit stateside and has featured on a XLR8R podcast with
regular plays from DJs like Starkey who push the street bass sound that is
dubstep's close neighbour. It hot-wires a jump up soca style beat to old
school rave melodies and box busting bass to create a genre defying mix-up
that dubstep DJs across the world are switching up their sets with. Regular
plays across the board on SUBFM, Dubstep.FM, Reload and more. Stamina
continues the bass-rave theme with a jungle sample for heads to reminisce
over while the rest of the crowd are bouncing up and down like they got
glow stick juice in their eye. Raucous 4x4 beats and a driving arpeggiated
synth propel a wall of junglist sub bass forward with dub echoes and techno
percussion joining the dots. This one's been tearing down warehouses from
Athens to Caracas. Bass rave for president 2008."
Disaster Strikes - Interrogation Sessions 7 inch (Alternative
Tentacles) [VIRUS393] $6.25
Boston's most politically-active and inspirational hardcore punk band
is
back with a scorching vinyl 7-inch that sonically and lyrically eviscerates
corporate greed and imperial politics. Informed by singer J.R.'s life
experience as a full-time union organizer, this must-have 7-inch for all
fans of hardcore punk with a message delivers a level of truth and
political edge that can't be bought at Hot Topic. The Interrogation
Sessions EP is also the first Alternative Tentacles vinyl release to ever
come packaged with a special download "dropcard" which gives owners of the
vinyl a one-time code for one free download of all four tunes. Every one of
these limited 7-inch vinyl records has a different color pattern, so each
one is unique! This is a great continuation of their hard-hitting 2006
Liberty Toast CD.
DJ
Panik/Chancha Via Circuito - Te Ves Bien Buena 12 inch (Bersa Discos)
[BERSA003EP] $10.25
"Time for numero tres from our cumbia-loving Bay Area homies at Bersa
Discos, and this time they've got Texas' DJ Panik and ZZK's Chancha via
Circuito on board for the hottest set of tunes yet (no joke). Panik comes
out guns blazing on lado A with nasty cumbia remixes of El General's 'Te
Ves Bien Buena,' Unk's '2 Step' and Baby C's 'Do It Like This.' All these
are surefire dancefloor detonators - nothing syrupy this time out. No no -
that's left to CvC on the flip, who gets straight hypnotic with 'Cumbia
Murguera' and then brings out the crickets for the ultra mellow (and yet
strangely gun-clacking) 'Damas Gratis Dub.' Yes, Bersa Discos is truth."
Donnacha Costello - It Simply Is/Trust 12 inch (Minimise)
[MINIMISE035EP] $11.50
Donnacha Costello takes it back to simpler times with just one
synthesizer,
one Roland TR-808 drum machine, and some basic effects. "It Simply Is" is
an emotive ambient track in which synthesizer melodies and echoes wash over
each other and modulations send shivers down the spine. "Trust" is a
building, rushing, euphoric dancefloor track. Brought to life with only a
few classic elements, it shines in its simplicity and emotion. The first
1000 pressings will come exclusively on clear vinyl.
Dr.
Boogie - Shim Sham Shimmy LP (Sub Rosa) [SR279LP] $14.00
Limited edition vinyl version; CD version previously released by Sub
Rosa.
This is the third volume in Sub Rosa's collection devoted to rare and lost
recordings from the '20s to the '60s. Shim Sham Shimmy has been assembled
by Belgian radio personality, musicologist, and Canned Heat devotee, Walter
De Paduwa aka Dr. Boogie. This collection pays tribute to about thirty
artists, some of whom later became known, like "Master of the Telecaster"
Albert Collins, boogie-woogie and blues pianist Champion Jack Dupree, slide
guitar innovator Homesick James, harmonica and blues singer, Sammy Myers,
"The Boogie Disease" author Doctor Ross, and one-man band wild-man, Joe
Hill Louis. The music included here is part of the foundations of all the
modern music that would take the world by storm up to our present time.
Other artists include: Charles Sheffield, Ramblin Hi Harris, Bobo Jenkins,
Clarence Lockley, B. Brown & McVouts, Wright Holmes, Gunter Lee Carr (aka
Cecil Gant), Moses Williams, Haskel Sadler, Larry Dale, Baby Boy Warren,
Eddie Snow, Guitar Slim Green, Slim Gaillard, Blue Charlie Morris, Willie
Egan, W. Harris, Jake Jackson, Morris Pejoe, Papa George Lightfoot, Pat
Hare, Big John & The Dallas Playboys, Lonnie Johnson, and Bob Kelly.
Drones, The - The Minotaur + A Brief Retrospective PIC DISC 12
inch (ATP Recordings) [ATPR001EP] $12.25
The Drones present the first single and picture disc, "The Minotaur"
off
their highly-anticipated fourth album, Havilah. "The Minotaur" is a lusty
and brutal blitz that over three and-a-half minutes, manages to draw the
historical line between ancient Greek mythology and current-day
time-wasting. A half-salute to modern-day sloth, and the painful decisions
our future leaders face. The EP also includes another track from the new
album alongside two tracks from Wait Long By The River... and two tracks
from Gala Mill.
Dubshape - Droplets 12 inch (Kompakt) [KOM179EP] $11.50
Fresh from São Paulo's impeccable The Edge club, Kompakt is happy to
present Dubshape. The project consists of DJ João Lee and his production
partner Ale Reis. Droplets sounds like the distilled essence of the past
two decades of house music. It sounds like it's always been there. Mr.
Fingers, Marshal Jefferson, Carl Craig, Ray Castoldi, Dixon, it's all in
there. Droplets is like a great bottle of red wine, but you shouldn't put
this record in your basement. It should be played out loud.
Dungen - 4 LP (Subliminal Sounds) [SUBL030LP] $23.75
This is the limited and more expensive clear-vinyl Swedish edition of
Dungen's fourth studio album (released on CD & LP in the U.S. via Kemado),
extending the acclaimed Swedish outfit's sound past psychedelia into
something far more rare.
Dyno - Teoremia 12 inch (Hell Yeah Recordings) [HYR7018EP]
$11.50
"Hell Yeah is proud to welcome Italian DJ/producer Dyno on board. The
Cocoricò resident DJ has made a name in the circuit for supersounding
techno tunes on Italian Mantra Vibes. This first EP on Hell Yeah shows up
his ability to combine dark tinged melodies ('Robottino') with dynamic hard
grooves ('Guerra Aperta') and weird minimal trickness ('Teoremia'), he
keeps the DJ friendly factor high without losing the alternative edge of
his music. We think that Dyno is about to become a key player in the techno
community in the next months. You know where you've seen him first!"
Eleh - Homage To The Square Wave LP (Taiga) [TAIGA004LP]
$19.00
Following three sold-out releases on Important Records, the mysterious
Eleh
present their fourth vinyl-only full-length, Homage To The Square Wave.
Featuring two side-long tracks each clocking in at over 20 minutes, Homage
is dedicated to highly influential German artist and mathematician, Josef
Albers. Eleh return with their battery of vintage modular analog gear to
produce a recording of pure tone, pure sound, pure volume and pure analog.
Side A features "Black," a slowly enveloping mass of intensely throbbing
low-end, activating the flight response. Time passes rapidly in a
hallucinatory forest filled with suffocating bulbs of bass. "Blue & White"
on the B-side provides the decompression of rocking on a calm ocean. Soft
peaks of warm tone rise and fall over the surface of concentrated saline.
Volume reveals detail. Homage was mastered by James Plotkin, cut direct to
metal and pressed on 200 gram virgin vinyl in a hand-numbered edition of
500. The LP comes housed in a custom letterpressed jacket that was designed
by John Brien of Important Records and printed by Studio On Fire in
Minneapolis. The jackets were printed flat, die-cut, folded and glued
resulting in a letterpressed jacket with a printed spine. Eleh was formed
to pay tribute to the pioneers of audio minimalism such as La Monte Young,
Terry Riley, Eliane Radigue, Pauline Oliveros and Charlemagne Palestine.
The tidal rumblings of Eleh will appeal to fans of Sunn O))), Om, Oren
Ambarchi, etc. This is drone with density.
Emi
Ono - Kuro Shinju/Moon 12 inch (Hotflush) [HFT003EP] $11.50
"Hotflush Recordings presents a brand new face on HF2: Emi Ono,
originally
from Japan, but now residing in Ontario, Canada. On this, her first
release, she delivers two tracks that take a hatchet to generic norms,
incorporating a minimal soundscape but rolling at an accelerated,
dubstep-centric tempo. 'Kuro Shinju' bubbles and bounces with sub bass
pulses, warm synths and syncopated rhythmic touches. On the flip, 'Moon'
strips the vibe right back, with half-step edges, beautiful electronic
bells and tech-ish bleeps throughout."
Emmanuel - Indian Wallpaper 12 inch (Be As One) [BAO012EP]
$11.50
"Emmanuel's talent is steadily getting a well deserved recognition.
After
having his first release ever being played by practically everyone,
Emmanuel is back again to deliver another anthem that could only be
described as unique and keeps the Be As One quality standard high as
expected. The EP title track 'Indian Wallpaper' will gently take the floor
back to India and its mystical atmospheres with a smart use of an
enchanting melody and a phat groove. This tune sounds like a magical
wake-up call for the soul. Simply put it's special. With the flipside tune
'Lipflap' Emmanuel is back to his own very effective trademark techno
grooves. Phat basses with a tech funk edge and a simple and yet intelligent
groove makes it the perfect follow up to Parade."
EQD
- #1 12 inch (Equalized) [EQUALIZED001EP] $11.50
"Kicking Detroit-ish techno/house hybrids."
Fachmann - Fachmann 03 12 inch (Fachmann) [FACHMANN003EP]
$11.50
"Minimal."
Foog - Declination 12 inch (Mule Electronic) [MULE050EP]
$11.50
Foog is a project by Yukihiro Fukutomi. He is a very popular Japanese
house
DJ/artist with releases on JCR, King Street, and File Records. He has
released more techno stuff than usual under this name and has released two
albums from File Records (Sony) in Japan and three limited 12"s that were
sold out immediately when they were released. His past release was
supported by Carl Craig and Loco Dice.
Fotheringay - 2 LP (Stamford Audio) [STAM1001LP] $33.25
"Stamford Audio, in association with Fledg'ling Records, is proud to
present the first pressing on beautiful 180 gram vinyl in a lavish gatefold
sleeve of this astonishing album. Fotheringay remain one of the great
might-have-beens of British music. They lasted less than a year, and
released just one album, but their disappearance robbed the early-'70s
scene of a group of musicians capable of taking folk-rock to new heights of
subtlety and musicianship. Now, the nine songs on that debut album; assumed
for almost four decades to be their sole testament, are joined by the
eleven that would have constituted a follow-up. Sadly the group broke up
during the recording sessions for their second album. Incredibly all the
tapes survived in various record company archives. Thirty-eight years later
the surviving members of the group have mixed all the material to finally
complete this remarkable album. When originally released their debut album
went straight into the Top Twenty in both Melody Maker and NME, and is now
an acknowledged classic recording of British folk-rock. It is very, very
rare that musicians get the chance to complete a project begun 38 years
earlier. The second Fotheringay album has been eagerly awaited by all fans
of Sandy Denny, British folk-rock and by fans of great music in general."
F*** Buttons - Colours Move 12 inch (Atp Recordings)
[ATPRSP005] $9.00
This is the second single to be released from F*** Buttons'
highly-acclaimed Street Horrrsing. "Sweet Love For Planet Earth" is remixed
by Andrew Weatherall, a respected DJ/record producer who first came to
prominence through his remixes of The Happy Mondays, New Order, My Bloody
Valentine, etc., in the early '90s. He is also a self-proclaimed Fuck
Buttons fan: "Like listening to Fripp and Eno in 1973 through a pair of
massive speakers that have been slashed with a carving knife."
Gabriel Ananda/Fairmont - Part 4 - 100 12 inch (Traum)
[TRAUM102EP] $11.50
The Traum label presents two tracks that were not released on the Traum
100
vinyl, newly mastered and in a longer mix. Gabriel Ananda brings Detroit to
Cologne. "Lila Pause" fuses polyrhythmic grooves with deep bass lines and
combines these with strings and melodies that will provide DJ sets with a
cool break. Fairmont's "Down The Rabbit Hole" is an epic, dream-like
sequencer-driven techno track. It comes here in a longer version and was
mastered by Emanuel Geller.
Git
Some - Cosmic Rock LP (1-2-3-4 Go) [GO32LP] $12.75
GIT SOME is a band from Denver, Colorado consisting of four dudes
(including CHUCK and NEIL from PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS) who grew up on
80's punk rock, Reagan-era America, and shitty weed, discharging cathartic
bursts of noise that shatter angst and inhibitions. Cosmic Rock was born of
wild abandon, loud-ass guitar, bass and drums, and an explosive singer.
It's all the good things about hardcore stripped of the agenda, all the
great things about metal and hard rock stripped of the unnecessary
machismo. Vinyl comes in a full color gatefold sleeve and includes a coupon
for a one-time download of high quality MP3's of the entire album! First
pressing is limited to 500 copies on red vinyl.
Godflesh - Streetcleaner LP (Kreation) [KR21] $14.75
REISSUED ON VINYL!!! Easily one of the most important records in the
last
two decades. JUSTIN BROADRICK, G.C. GREEN and machine helped to change the
face of modern heavy music in so many ways. Streetcleaner, to cut right
down to it, is a thoroughly crushing, punishing, unforgiving, and
unrelenting album. Featuring Justin Broadrick-formerly of NAPALM DEATH and
now of the much loved JESU-on guitars and vocals, G.C. Green on bass, as
well as a drum machine, the duo assault the listener with a soul crushing
performance. Easily one of the heaviest records ever made. GC's bass and
the machine lay down a solid groove while Justin's rhythm guitar acts to
heighten the tension, with Justin focusing on playing the guitar more like
a percussive instrument than it's traditional role. He even uses gold
plated guitar picks to give his harmonic squeals even more of a cutting
metallic bite
Goliath Bird Eater/Sasqrotch - Split 10 inch (Not Not Fun)
[NNF128] $13.25
"LA's rep as a hometown to heaviness is backed up by a lotta props:
Richter
Scale-wrecking earthquakes, Vin Diesel racing an army camo hummer down
Sunset Blvd on a daily basis, Buzz Osbourne loitering at pretty much every
flea market within walking distance of a greasy spoon, etc. Oh, and the
sick & twisted Sunn amp-manglings emanating from the respective lairs of
GOLIATH BIRD EATER and SASQROTCH. Duh. GBE is the half-decade-strong
gauntlet through which Eagle Rock-based Teen Choice Award-winner BOBB BRUNO
gives voice to his solitary metal ruminations, and oftentimes riffs
germinate in his brain/fingers for YEARS before being finally committed to
8-track tape. After a string of shaky drummers but SLAYING tapes/CDRs, he
solidified shit enough to lock this timeless psych-crusher in the can.
'Blood Silk Road' slow-rides a one-note rock monolith into the void before
post office local (and WILCO wild card) NELS CLINE steps in to wail an
absurdly eyeball-shredding guitar solo that crescendos the song into a
black light hurricane of repetitious death. Kill me now please. Highland
Park's Sasqrotch cruise in a scummier mindset, rolling together depraved
sax attacks, freakish costumes, and even the occasional bouzouki curveball
intro into their mythically hirsute spliff before torching it in a blaze of
drums and drop-tuned oblivion. Their B offering, 'Menstrual Cyclone,' is a
fairly archetypal document of the road-tested freeform ripper they were
jamming live for most of the latter half of '07. Suck it down."-NNF. Black
vinyl 10-inches in printed jackets, plus a hand-numbered insert, with
artwork by French electronic enigma KIKIFRUIT. Edition of 400.
Goliath Bird Eater/Sasqrotch - Goliath Bird Eater/Sasqrotch 10
inch (Not Not Fun) [NNF128LP] $15.25
"Document of 2 of L.A.'s more esoteric basement metal crews. GBE is a
one-note highway to hell, with Eagle Rock expat Nels Cline stepping in to
rip an absurd guitar solo. Sasqrotch go for a scummier and rawer approach,
amp haze, low-end lurking, and hairy drums. Hand-numbered edition of 400."
Gow
- Jiffy Hornswoggle 12 inch (Trapez) [TRAPEZ091EP] $11.50
British producer Gow aka Chris Gowland has put forward a stunning debut
--
three brilliant tracks that are cool and at the same time over the top and
full of joy. Chris has a great talent for composing music on a club level
and knows how to communicate with people through music. These three tracks
will be adored by the party crowd, combining a powerful bassy production
with cut-up vocal stabs and wild synths. Keep your eye out for more
hornswoggling in the future.
Horrors, The/Suicide - Shadazz 10 inch (Blast First Petite)
[PTYT018EP] $14.00
This is number two in Blast First Petite's year-long series of limited
edition 10" vinyl EPs celebrating Alan Vega's 70th birthday. The UK band du
jour The Horrors present their version of "Shadazz," specially recorded for
this series, and delivered with a twisted dub menace that could point
towards an expanding sound-world for these dark princes! Previously
unreleased anywhere, the flipside begins with Suicide's 1980s NYC live
version of "Radiation," and Nik Void (a new persona for Kaito's Nikki Colk)
does a propulsive, 'tronic floor-filler for cool alt/art discos everywhere.
Edition of 3,000, cover image by Alex Rose.
Itamar Sagi - Later On 12 inch (Klap Klap) [KKLAP008EP]
$11.50
"Itamar Sagi from the Be As One label really made a name for himself
with
his 'Black Gold' track that was released earlier this year. Inspired by the
warmer and more emotional side of Detroit techno he very much captured
something real and true in that song which certainly paid off in the end.
Here he has done something a bit different. Not less good though. Actually
better. This is a record for those moments when you need to increase the
pace but still wants to keep the soul. Perfect!"
Jerome Sydenham - The GSXR 810 Remixes 12 inch (Apotek Records)
[APT006EP] $11.50
"Apotek Records serves up the 'GSXR 810' Remixes featuring techno icons
Adam Beyer and Ken Ishii. This track originally produced by Jerome Sydenham
for his Nagano Kitchen project has now been subject to tremendous reworks
by two legendary techno icons. Adam Beyer's body of work needs no
introduction. He applies his excellence to 'GSXR 810' with searing Techno
beats tweaked with an barrage of sound effects and topped off with a subtle
futuristic rave complexity. The results are nothing less than
groundbreaking. Ken Ishii, the overlord of the Japanese techno scene, makes
a rare appearance on a European label. On this journey he takes us into the
bowels of deep techno. Big kicks and deep melodic stabs also gives this
remix a tech-house appeal which rounds off a stunning 12" and makes for a
great overall package."
Julien Chaptal - Tokens Teaser 12 inch (Remote Area)
[REMOTE001S-EP] $12.25
Julien Chaptal, also known for the melodic Wonderland, Am I Loco Lima?,
and
Freedom Fries together with Lauhaus is coming forth with his excellent
debut album called Tokens on the Remote Area imprint. This is one hell of a
teaser, supported by the likes of 2000 And One, Marco Carola, Adam Beyer
and Tobi Neumann, Matthias Tanzmann, among many others.
Kimya Dawson - Alphabutt LP (K Records) [KLP193] $13.25
A new album of children's music from "Juno-ized" folk star KIMYA
DAWSON.
Song titles include "The Alphabutt Song," "Seven Hungry Tigers," "Little
Monster Babies," "Wiggle My Tooth" and "Pee Pee in the Potty," and
collaborators include former Third Eye Blind guitarist Kevin Cadogan and a
number of Dawson's other musical friends and their children. She has also
been invited to participate in the Sesame Street television program.[3]
Klangwart - Stadtlandfluss LP (Staubgold) [STAUB080LP]
$16.00
After an eight year long studio hiatus, the Cologne- and Berlin-based
electronic duo Klangwart (Markus Detmer and Timo Reuber) present
Stadtlandfluss. Since 1999, Klangwart have been experimenting at their
concerts with a limited pool of sounds and loops (developed and compiled by
Timo). From this, the two generated the concert piece Stadtlandfluss in
real-time, which they have been (re-)creating as a continuous experiment
for many years. Thus, Stadtlandfluss is a "work in progress." Little of
what's happening within the piece is determined. Dynamics range from "very
quiet" (minimal, subtle, harmonious, finely-honed) to "extremely loud"
(harsh, raw, pure energy). The piece is in a state of permanent flux, it
changes from performance to performance depending on the acoustics of the
place and the physical and mental state of Klangwart and the audience. No
two concerts sound the same. With this piece, Klangwart allowed themselves
the luxury of a long gestation. In 2007, Markus and Timo decided to capture
the piece in their Cologne-based Inkiek-Studio and release it on an album
of the same title. Although the music is split into seven tracks, it is
still one continuous piece. Droning soundscapes mixed with restless
electronics that envigorate the very act of listening.
Kleep - Formula One/Muppet Ride 12 inch (Klang Elektronik)
[KLANG142EP] $11.50
Sami Liuiski aka Kleep's last record for Klang Elektronik Don't Push
Me/
Zoo received some enthusiastic feedback: Luke Solomon said "Zoo is so up my
street, it's ridiculous." Oliver Ho stated "My kind of thing. Nice and
dirty!" "Formula One" picks up where "Zoo" left off, with a reduced number
of sounds, while "Muppet Ride" is maximized for one hell of a good party.
Kollektiv Turmstrasse - Blutsbruder 12 inch (Musik Gewinnt
Freunde) [MGF006EP] $10.25
"Blood brothers - this evokes a string of associations: cowboys and
Native
Americans, pipe of peace, shorts and scratched feet, an incredibly eerie
overnight stay in the woods after cunningly spreading untruthfulnesses
towards parents. Friendship - in its full innocence and noncommittal.
However, the more one grows up, the more tactic the relations become and
the bigger the nostalgic feelings grow when looking back at the
uncomplicatedness. These (our) protagonists didn't cut their skin to seal
their union with red lifeblood. Modern blood brothers exchange more
abstract things to show their appreciation. For example, (re)mixes - which
they also do in our case. We can only hope that this brotherhood will need
renewal very often."
Krysmopompas - Heute Schlafen: Morgan Aufwachen 2xLP (S-S
Records) [SS038LP] $18.50
"We are proud to announce the vinyl debut of the Berlin-based
four-piece
Krysmopompas. Not only does their name comes from the mysterious terrorist
group featured in the German sci fi/trash film Kamikaze 1989 (starring
Rainer Werner Fassbinder), but so does their sound. They are influenced by
Fassbinder's ideas the writers Rolf-Dieter Brinkmann & Eugene Ionesco, and
the music of Neue Deutsche Welle bands such as EA-80, Fehlfarben, and
Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle, classic Krautrock like Neu and Can, as well as
Wire, The Units, and Devo. Since 2004, they've played a number of live
shows and released two limited edition CDs - Mitmachen beim Abbauen (2006),
followed by Mehr Kilometer pro Leben (2007). We liked the CDs a lot and,
when they went instantly out of print, convinced our Berlin buddies to let
us put them on vinyl. And so we have Heute Schlafen - Morgan Aufwachen, a
double album of neo-NDW sounds. The foundation is a Wire like simplicity
but throughout the records you hear all the groups mentioned above. Yann
and Felix both take up the vocals, cool German poetically intoned over
their post-post sound. We are excited to introduce the world to
Krysmopompas. Heute Schlafen - Morgan Aufwachen is a double album. The
pressing is 550."
Landslide - Dreams & Visions 12 inch (Blackacre Records)
[ACRE005EP] $11.50
"In the words of the inimitable Bunzer0 'Dubstep is Dubstep' and here
to
labour the point we at Black Acre proudly present the return of soulstep
pioneer and original FWD resident, Landslide. 'Dreams & Visions' - Is a
step into the uncharted territory of dubstep-soul, reinforcing that
innovation is a trademark within Landslide's vast discography. Kicking off
with a heavily layered hypnotic arpeggio, the honeyed soul of J'nay draws
the listener to a domain of subtle angelic sounds. Lush pads soak an
unpredictable half-step groove that still explores pathways back to dubstep
garage roots. Summer vibes guaranteed. 'Dreams & Visions [Compound One
RMX]' - Using an altogether tougher sound palate, DnB/Garage tag-team,
Compound One ricochet Dreams' soulful tones off a metallic low end sound
bed. A more stripped overall sound allows an increasingly intricate drum
track to swing gracefully under the bassweight. 'Dreams & Visions [Inst]' -
Yes we've even thrown in the instro. After repeated requests from the dub
lovers you can also let Landslide's lush musicianship breathe fully unaided
through your speakers. Support, Gilles Peterson, Domu, Zed Bias, 2562, TRG,
Geiom, Martyn, Joe Nice, Hatcha, Dj Thinking, Unabombers."
Lauhaus - Casamance 12 inch (Area Remote) [AREA005EP]
$12.25
Bizzy bee Lauhaus drops the ultimate house-y Detroit tune in your area.
Jazzy chords, synths and Rhodes solos all over the place. Is it soft? Nope.
Wait for the pounding groove and the hypnotic repetitive vocal hook.
Supported by: Ricardo Villalobos, Nick Curly, Kabale und Liebe, 2000 And
One, Shinedoe, Bart Skils.
Lili Z - The Two Of Us LP (In The Red) [ITR156] $12.00
After previous achievements with VOLT, THE SPLASH FOUR, THE NO-TALENTS,
and
her past collection of home tapes, LILI Z. comes back with fifteen new
8-track cassette living room recordings. Twisted into shapes that vaguely
resemble seam-bursting garage punk, the songs' (thirteen originals and
reworkings with Lili Z. lyrics of a Bela Bartok piece and an old Rondos
chestnut) charm lies in their unpredictability. Sometimes it's a little
late-'70s punk rock, sometimes it's catchy, metronome-like electropunk,
sometimes it's pure guitar noise freakouts, and sometimes it's experimental
tooling around. But most of all, it's pure Lili Z., recorded at home at her
most intimate. A sort of musical diary, The Two of Us comes with a
stunning, full-color gatefold sleeve of Lili's collages and meticulous
illustrations for each song. This vinyl edition is limited to 1,000 and
includes a bonus track not on the CD version.
Lowtec - Workshop 006 12 inch (Workshop) [WORK006EP] $11.50
"Slower deep house trips."
Madvillain - Madvillainy 2 2xLP (Madlib) [MAD003] $15.25
This was touted as a digital-only release, but here are some white
label
vinyl pressings of this stunning re-work of Madvillainy, with entirely new
production from MADLIB. We can't be sure how long our stock on this one
will last, especially since it sounds particularly crisp on wax.
Magic Lantern - High Beams LP (Not Not Fun) [NNF137LP]
$16.50
"After far, far too long lost in the merch-less dark, the LBC's most
married band, Magic Lantern, finally beam down the blinding full-length
psych-statement we always knew they had hidden inside. It only took the
Southern California sector a single 5-song demo plus a handful of
incense-dense komische live flights to fully fall under the spell of ML's
oncoming headlights, but now the rest of the globe can hop on the band's
wild wagon. Hold on. High Beams throws out the total 20-sided die of the
their illuminative powers, from stomping, storming show staples like
'Deathshead Hawkmoth' and 'Vampires In Heat' through to Sun Araw-vibed
chime trancers ('Feasting On Energy') and even a good time acid-addled
feedback boogie ('Cactus Raga'). These are all of the Lanterns' classic
long-form anthems, captured in glorious high-def thanks to Bobb Bruno's
attuned production/recording capabilities and a radiant mastering job
courtesy of James Plotkin. The riffs rip, the drums destroy, and the organ
burns a hole in the sun. Walk into the light. Black vinyl LPs (with full
color center labels) in glossy jackets with flag photography by Cameron &
Erica Stallones, plus a fried-eyed, full-color 11x17 poster. Edition of
500."
Maniacs Dream - Zanzibar LP (Arbor) [ARBOR82] $13.50
Finland is the epicenter of collective music making. Under the name
MANIACS
DREAM, members of Finnish bands such as AVARUS, FRICARA PACCHU, KEMIALLISET
YSTAeVAeT, and more come together to create blown out free rock. Their
unique/bizarre approach to music making, constantly questioning the
construction / deconstruction of sound creates songs at times recalling the
electro acoustic clatter drone of Avarus crossed with tribal rhythms and
intergalactic kraut rock guitar zones. Total sonic freedom with a punk
ethos directly influenced by a trip to Zanzibar prior to recording this
record (which is a reissue of the long sold out tape originally released on
Lal Lal Lal in 2006). In an edition of 450 records on light blue vinyl with
printed labels and full color proprinted foldover sleeves with art by
BENJAMIN BERGMAN and an insert.
Marcin Czubala - Berolina 12 inch (Mobilee) [MOBILEE041EP]
$11.50
Berolina is the fourth single from Marcin Czubala and also a teaser for
his
album Chronicles Of Never. Backed by a remix from Russ Gabriel, it's a
diverse and devastating two-track package. All the Czubala signature
elements are here: bumping drums, samples, pinprick tones, deep, steady
bass and mutating sounds. Gabriel turns the original into a muscular groove
marked with bell tones and warm stabs. His approach is deeply funky and
goes straight to the heart of the dancefloor.
Mark O'Sullivan - She Stood There Laughing 12 inch (Dk7)
[DK7005EP] $11.50
"Taken from the forthcoming album from Mark O'Sullivan on DK7
recordings.
In 2001 'The Difference' was released on DK recordings as the seventh
release and it later got licensed to Output Recordings, thus the project
was called DK7. DK7 recordings was funded by Jesper Dahlbäck and Mark
O'Sullivan and is not to be associated with DK recordings."
Marked Men - Marked Men LP (Dirtnap) [ZZZ75] $11.50
Texas-born garage punk from ex-members of THE REDS that will reel you
in
with one listen. Nitro-infused and fully loaded, MARKED MEN belt out catchy
lyrics over solid punk riffs and driving rhythms that'll stick in your head
like a wad of duct tape.
Martin Eyerer - Furthermore 12 inch (Kling Klong) [KLING019EP]
$11.50
"Heavy support by Josh Wink, Gregor Tresher, Jimpster, Mihalis Safras,
Namito, Audiojack, Luke Solomun, H.O.S.H., Nic Fanciulli, Tige Stripes,
Groove Armada, Technasia, Paolo Mojo, Butch, Luca Bacchetti, and Stephan
Bodzin. Finally the first single release of Martin Eyerer's highly
acclaimed debut album Word Of Mouth with Marc Romboy in full
systematization and Kling Klong shooting stars Oliver Klein & Peter Jürgens
with an awesome tech-house rework."
Matthew Dear - Dog Days: The Robsoul Remixes 12 inch (Spectral
Sound) [SPC064EP] $11.50
The Robsoul Remixes is a cross-continental project that mines the
connections between Matthew Dear's precision techno-pop and the French
label's expansive funk. DJ Sneak engineers "Dog Days" into an ebullient
house romper. Robsoul boss Phil Weeks revives the unforgettable disco
string sweeps of the original and stretches them tight against a crackling,
frog-hiccup loop. Finally, Chris Carrier presents an upbeat, verdant
minimal track, building micro-clips of bongo strikes and hi-hat hisses
around seductive fades and vocal stutters.
Maxime Dangles - POF 807 12 inch (K2) [K2021EP] $10.25
"Maxime Dangles is a highly promising young artist. Fresh, ambitious
and
full of enthusiasm for techno music. After his contribution to the Kompakt
Extra 039, he now has the chance to prove his skills with a solo release."
Melchior Productions - Who Can Find Me 12 inch (Cadenza)
[CADENZA029EP] $13.25
Thomas Melchior returns to Cadenza with a single that continues to
push
gently outward against the boundaries of house music. Thomas has a knack
for humanizing his music with compelling vocal samples -- the title track
features a female voice that drifts like clouds on a summer day. Spindly
arpeggios and quiet chords bounce against restrained drums. "Choir" sets
hand drums and wood blocks against a limber house pattern while birdcalls
and sampled choirs punctuate the music with jubilant outbursts.
Michel Cleis - Dixie On Monday 12 inch (Music Man) [MBF12047EP]
$11.50
Michel Cleis has an eclectic past rooted in rock and pop, but his love
for
"shakin' music," humanism, and creativity have put him in contact with
like-minded people, and he is now increasingly active as a techno producer.
His first 12" for MBF is very strange and authentic and comes with two very
different tracks: "Dixie On Monday" is a 12-minute groover with lots of
percussion, whereas "Deconstructed" is more direct and Chicago house styled
-- dark and weird.
Mikael Stavostrand - Spaceflake 12 inch (Sounderground)
[SR008EP] $11.50
"Get ready for the 8th classic offering from the Sounderground stable,
a
gem of a release from Los Angeles resident, Mikael Stavöstrand. Having been
a key figure in the electronic music scene for many years, Mikael's latest
musical must-have is yet another example of his breathtaking, boundary
busting musical interpretations. Always on top of his game, and in demand,
his live shows are truly outstanding. Having amassed an ardent list of
followers and been involved in collaborations right across the musical
spectrum, his previous label outings include, Kindish, Thema, Sushitech and
Spectral Sound."
Minimono - Ratman/Hugo 12 inch (Tuning Spork) [TS037EP]
$11.50
Italian duo Minimono make their Tuning Spork vinyl debut with a sunny
house
groove. The original "Ratman" is bouncy and cheerful, but a bit off-kilter.
The lead melody is sung by an actual rodent-human hybrid, and the ambient
noise of a crowded room is integrated with house-y vibes. Next up is a more
stripped-down version from Zander VT. Hugo's remix is full of his trademark
cartoon violence. Finally, Jay Haze offers an understated interpretation
with elements of string and flute.
Mr.
Scruff - Kalimba / Give Up To Get 12 inch (Ninja Tune) [ZEN12212]
$11.25
The Scruffy One returns with yet more funk inside his capacious,
magical
trunk. Picture a thousand potato people falling in love on a crowded potato
dancefloor. Picture them rubbing their potato parts together. Feel the
strings tug at their potato hearts. Feel yourself become tuberous,
potato-ey. Get out there and give it some before you go green and get eyes
in unsightly places. Aimed full-square and flat out at what is technically
called 'dancefloor domination' "Kalimba" will give DJs everywhere a chance
to relax, kick back and have a cup of tea for five minutes, while their
crowd goes WILD. We cannot indemnify you against hot-drinks-related
scalding. "Give Up To Get" carries on where "Kalimba" lets off. Brass,
low-slung groove, some squiggly keyboard from none other that SIR KAIDI
TATHAM and the kind of break which could make Hoseasons feel like Studio
54, it's an unrelenting monster, a caffeine and tannin-fueled journey into
rudimentary and highly suggestive hip wiggling.
MRK1 - Electronik 12 inch (Contagious) [CON017EP] $11.50
"Contagious, now in its 5th year of business has seen releases from
many of
the dubstep scene's major players as well as pioneering some of the best
new beats. Contagious comes with its 17th release, this time from label
boss MRK1 (Mark One). 'Electronik' is a high energy baseline track that has
received power plays from Skream, Rusco, Plastician, Virus Syndicate, N
Type, Chase and Status and Sinden, to name just a few. It is guaranteed to
have the crowd bawling for the rewind and screaming for more!
'Counteraction' is another big baseline track this time with a half time
beat. Featured on Plastician's and MRK1 summer mixes, this track is one to
shake your subs out of our speakers. This track has also been doing the
rounds on the dubplate scene and now it sees its full release on this power
packed vinyl."
Nicolas Masseyeff /maxime Dangles - 1+1 12 inch (Boxersport)
[BOXER063EP] $11.50
Boxersport presents their new 1+1 series, beginning with two French
rough
diamonds. Maxime Dangles presents a pumping bass drum, a pushing bass line
and a smart siren that will put life into your inner techno creature.
Masseyeff flies over with a melancholic, long-haul bomber, vaguely
reminding of Simon Baker's super hit "Plastik," but deeper and more
emotional.
Nicone - Una Rosa 12 inch (Stil Vor Talent) [SVT023EP]
$11.50
"We give you the right shirt for this beat!", is the slogan behind
Niconé
-- a whole world of music and fashion that doesn't differ between both. For
Mr. Gerlach and Mr. Hirtenfellner, one complements the other. "Una Rosa" is
a playful late summer hymn: a smoothly pumping bass line, a warm dub, some
hi-hats and an addictive chorus. On the flip, Hamburg's house expert
H.O.S.H. delivers a remix that turns the track into a percussive acid-house
monster.
Novika - Tricks 12 inch (Channels Records) [CHA005EP]
$11.50
"Novika is a Vocalist and radio DJ. Very active on the club scene for
over
eight years. In 2006 she released her first vinyl Finally EP on her own
little label, Beats Friendly. It was recorded together with very talented
Polish producers: Jacek Sienkiewicz, Agim, CLS + Wax and Innocent
Sorcerers. The track 'Finally' was also well received outside Poland. It
was played twice by Gilles Peterson in his Worldwide show and it was
released on compilations by Tom Middleton (The Trip 2) and Towa Tei
(Motivation Five). Her first proper solo album called Tricks Of Life was
released in late 2006 through Kayax label. It includes songs written by
Novika in collaboration with many Polish producers, musicians and two
vocalists. Her track on Channels Rec. is a combination of deep house, jazz
and house. You'll find also amazing deep remix from Honesty and club killer
from 3 Channels and huge pack of digital tracks! Great minimal remix from
SLG and deep house pearls from Slope, Rocco and Honesty with his vocal
interpretation."
NSI
(Non Standard Institut) - Squelch 12 inch (Non Standard Productions)
[NSP004EP] $12.25
"The second release of Max Loderbauer and Tobias Freund on Non Standard
Productions. Squelch is the second part of the last year released Reference
EP. Loderbauer again is responsible for the analog sounds and sequences
from the Doepfer a-100 modular system and Freund provides the beats from
his Roland machines. Reverberating cymbals and pulsating drones are
morphing and throbbing. Beats are rising but never seem to come to an end.
If you think you've heard it before, think again."
Pan/Tone - Don't Pee On My Teepee 12 inch (Cereal Killers)
[C/K010EP] $11.50
Sheldon Thompson (aka Pan/Tone, Sid Lerock, Gringo Grinder) presents
three
outtakes from his full-length Skip The Foreplay. Don't Pee On My Teepee
celebrates a change in style much different from his earlier works. A
smooth, uplifting sound compliments the unique branding that has always
been Pan/Tone's trademark. This 12" promises to have something for the
heart and ears of everyone.
Paul Frick - Knock On Wood 12 inch (Kalk Pets) [KALKPETS015EP]
$10.25
"Some months ago, back in 2007, producer and musician Paul Frick
released
his first solo house EP Do Something on Kalk Pets and scored quite a
success with it. His new EP Knock On Wood is up to shake the dancefloors of
technoid soul even more. The Berliner presents us with three extraordinary
sound set-ups: 'Slow Dance' is a track that doesn't necessarily incite
cuddlesome swaying but strains your legs much more than the title suggests.
The title track 'Knock On Wood, Babe' features Matthias Engler on the
marimbaphone. Engler and Frick are occasional collaborators in the field of
experimental music. The classical trained percussionist is co-founder of
the 'adapter' ensemble and plays (among others) with the Ensemble Modern
(that might be known even to pop fans through its collaboration with Frank
Zappa in 1992). Frick's previous ardour for pop music is represented by his
catchy sound-collages. The third track on the EP, 'Steal My Heart,'
consists exclusively of 'stolen' sounds that he sampled from other artists.
Crawford, known and fancied by Berlin's club scene for his eclectic DJ
sets, comments very charmingly on every new sound, revealing who it was
sampled from. So the systematic sound rip-off is to be understood as a
homage to the artists that are stolen from."
Paul Wirkus/Mapstation - Forest Full Of Drums LP (Staubgold)
[STAUB085LP] $16.00
This is the debut collaborative release by Mapstation (Stefan
Schneider)
and Paul Wirkus. The artists describe the process of recording Forest Full
Of Drums thusly: "Everything was already there. The trees, the wind, the
birds, the muddy soil, the undergrowth, playing children, people taking
walks, the distant hum of a motorway and airplanes above. We arrived there
as beginners. We had to wait for the right weather, to look for a good
spot, to practice patience, to carry the drum kit through the bush and to
set it up and start playing and recording. Daylight was all that was
needed. It had begun as a fantasy, a vague and simple picture that you
carry with you. Derived from the joy of being outside in nature: a drum kit
standing in a forest. What would it sound like if you play and record it
there? The forest as a resonating space. A room where you are inside and
outside at once. Sometimes it looks like a friendly home, and at other
times becomes an eerie sea. A space in which the ancient sounds of the
world meet the sounds of civilization. If you stand in one spot, it is
difficult to recognize where the sounds are coming from and whom or what
they belong to. Playing and recording there was very far from being in a
perfectly-controlled studio situation. First, we started hitting the drums
we brought and then later on we started picking up sticks and branches,
tossing around big logs and becoming curious about what they would sound
like. The forest had slowly changed our initial ideas in an elegant way. It
enabled us to make music with just what we found and what was there. In the
very moment that we wanted to do it, we simply had to dive into it, look
underneath. Then the world became a bigger place than it was before." Paul
Wirkus (drums, cymbals, branches, leaves, air improvisations); Stefan
Schneider (steps, recording, editing, mixing).
Pharcyde - Runnin' (philippians Remix) 12 inch (Delicious
Vinyl) [DV9041] $7.50
Sometimes the spheres align. This summer, Delicious Vinyl revisits two
classic songs from legendary alternative rap collective THE PHARCYDE on the
new single from their lauded Delicious RMXXOLOGY album. The single leads
off with a remix of "Runnin," a tech-soul treatment by prodigal producer
CORY NITTA (aka PHILIPPIANS) of the smash hit from The Pharcyde's sophomore
album Labcabincalifornia. Then there's the "4 Better or 4 Worse" remix by
DJ NU-MARK (JURASSIC 5) laying all-new brushed snare boom-bap beneath the
wickedly humorous jam from the group's debut album Bizarre Ride II the
Pharcyde.
Pimps Ride Free - Pimps Wear Gucci 12 inch (Pimps Ride Free)
[PIMPS001EP] $10.25
"We are delighted to offer the first release from Pimps Ride Free, a
new
sub-label from the guys who brought you Defrag Recordings. With the new
label comes a new direction, and this first release is deep and immersive
combination of tracks from Mario Masullo and Glitches. We can only see this
label going from strength to strength on the basis of the quality of the
music on offer here! Opener 'Pimps Wear Gucci' pulses patiently with a deep
house groove, accented by static percussive loops. A subtle melody develops
and envelops the mix, playfully bouncing between the beats. 'Pimps Life' is
a more confrontational piece, with sharp beats adding structure to
squelched electronic tone. Resonant melodic embers burn below the mix,
heightening to a fired up climax as the percussion gathers steam."
Pivot - O Soundtrack My Heart 2xLP (Warp) [WRP166] $18.00
PIVOT are an Australian trio made up of DAVE MILLER and brothers
RICAHRD
and LAURENZ PIKE. If that last name is in any way familiar, it may well be
for his membership of pioneering jazz/electronica trio TRIOSK (who broke up
last year), though it might also be for his contributions to SAVATH +
SAVALAS and FLANGER. O Soundtrack My Heart is Pivot's debut album though
it's the result of a lengthy maturation as the band formed back in the late
'90s.
Rafael Toral - Space 2xLP (Taiga) [TAIGA001LP] $19.00
Originally released on CD in 2006 by the Staubgold label, Taiga
presents
the deluxe 2LP version of Rafael Toral's Space, including one bonus track.
This is a 2007 release from one of the most impressive new vinyl-only
labels in the world. After over 15 years of drone and ambient work based
around guitar and electronics, Rafael Toral has set off on a radically new
mission. Leaving the guitar behind, Toral has equipped himself with
instruments such as a Theremin-controlled white noise generator, amplified
coil spring percussion, and a random pulse width modulation oscillator.
With these, he has launched his jazz-fueled craft through Earth's
atmosphere, into outer space. The resulting voyage is one where the sounds
created recall the blast of a ray gun, the gurgle of a velociraptor, the
rush of a primordial geyser, all seasoned with a vintage analog appeal and
interspersed with meditative moments of silence. Toral's new approach to
music, entitled the Space program, runs counter to his career thus far by
focusing on performance instead of composition. The foundation and
fundamental release of the program is Space. Using live and in-studio
performances from 2004 and 2005, Toral designed Space as "an orchestral
environment for electronic instruments." Following Space, the program
continues with releases from the Space Solo series, documenting
performances of individual instruments played unaccompanied, and the Space
Elements series, featuring various collaborators while Toral focuses on a
single piece of equipment. With previous releases by Toral on such
respected labels as Touch, Table of the Elements and Ecstatic Peace, this
exciting album by Toral is coincidentally Taiga's inaugural release as well
as that of the Space program. It is presented here in a limited edition of
500 copies on direct-metal mastered 200 gram virgin vinyl. This version
includes all of the original audio from the CD plus a previously-unreleased
17-minute vinyl-only bonus track, "Space Study 1.3," a live duet with
percussionist César Burago. Packaged in a gatefold jacket designed by
Helder Luís with spot metallic printing, the album boasts the Daniel Malhão
photograph from the CD version expanded across the entire outside in UV
gloss, an essay by Toral printed inside on reversed stock and the pockets
flooded black.
Rafael Toral - Space Solo 1 LP (Taiga) [TAIGA002LP] $14.75
Originally released on CD by Staubgold side-label Quecksilber in 2007,
Space Solo 1 is Rafael Toral's second release in his ongoing Space Program,
a venturesomely bold series of recordings. Internationally-acclaimed for
his experimental drone and ambient guitar work, the Space Program is
completely divergent from his past output. Equipped with handmade
instruments, Toral's project is a performance-based discipline, which he
calls "post-free jazz electronic music." Following the Space Program's
inaugural release, Space, Space Solo 1 presents a raw exploration of a
select few instruments Toral designed for the series. In contrast to Space,
which consists of thoughtfully layered recordings from various live and
studio performances, Space Solo 1 presents unaccompanied instruments
traveling through unfamiliar territories where sounds exist in their
singularity. The result grabs at the listener to stay alert, tiptoeing
around silent moments, increasingly mounting tension and inspiring awe. As
each instrument hints at a particular language belonging only to itself,
Toral's masterful playing is revealed as an instinctual process. Space Solo
1 is 44 minutes of otherworldly splashing, ripping, beeping, hissing, etc.
An indefinite number of sounds carefully coaxed from unique instruments,
drawing a blurry line between ancestral and futuristic. Now available on LP
through Taiga, this deluxe audiophile version was mastered direct to metal,
pressed on 200 gram transparent red virgin vinyl and is presented in a
limited edition of 500 copies. The jacket was cleanly designed by Helder
Luís at No Type, featuring the Rui Toscano drawing from the CD version
printed on reversed stock with a pantone red flood in the pocket.
Rafael Toral - Space Elements Vol. I LP (Taiga) [TAIGA003LP]
$14.75
This is the third in Rafael Toral's Space Program series of releases --
his
long-term research project launched in 2004, through which he has unearthed
an innovative approach and a complete re-thinking of how electronic music
is conceived and experienced. Using custom experimental instruments, Toral
performs electronic music concerned with "phrasing and swing" and
performing strange melodies with physicality, movement and gesture in flux.
The result is something you're unlikely to have heard before, a kind of
alien electronic jazz. After the acclaimed, orchestral Space and the
follow-up Space Solo 1, this is the first volume of the Space Elements
series, each release being focused on one kind of instrument, on small
settings and including collaborations. Space Elements Vol. I features Rute
Praça (cello), Margarida Garcia (electric double-bass), Sei Miguel's
amazing percussionist César Burago, and David Toop (flute), besides a short
appearance by Sei Miguel himself. From Toral's liner notes: "Having found
that jazz is the field of musical knowledge where disciplined
decision-making is most developed, this music is more informed by jazz than
by any other. The Space Program emphasizes articulating silence and sound,
by structuring musical discourse on experimental instruments with a simple
and clear sonic identity. To my surprise, I found no historical precedents
to this practice, being that it draws practically no information from
electronic music history (which is grounded on different thinking
patterns), and it draws very little from jazz history as well, since the
instruments I use are inadequate to play any music based on the Western
system. I regard this approach to jazz (meaning a system of individual
decision-making from the standpoint of free-spectrum live electronics) as a
new and exciting field of creative possibilities. I called it 'post-free
jazz electronic music.'" Space Elements Vol. I was mastered direct to metal
and pressed on clear 200 gram virgin vinyl in a limited edition of 500
copies. The jacket was designed by Helder Luís at No Type and features a
collage by contemporary artist João Paulo Feliciano. CD version forthcoming
on Staubgold.
Redwan - Stone 12 inch (Roman Photo) [RP009EP] $12.25
"Strong release from Redwan It sounds acid, minimal, old school and
modern
in the same time. Definitely well done by the boss of the imprint. More,
there's a huge peak-time dancefloor killer by Sarah Goldfarb and his friend
Sam&Dave&Lowran (Stir/unfoundsound)."
Richard Bartz - Speicher 61 12 inch (Kompakt) [KOMEX061EP]
$11.50
The legendary Richard Bartz presents a strong offering for Speicher 61.
"Diamond Girl" takes you on a joyride through Schwabing, Munich's famous
nightlife and shopping district. On the flipside, he takes you to the
dirtier side of town. "All Night Girl" represents everything he stands for:
dark, wild and abysmal techno with a slight psychedelic edge to it. Richie
knows what he's doing. He's a damn good producer.
Robert Babicz - Boarding 12 inch (Defrag Sound Processing)
[DFRG026EP] $10.25
"Our next Defrag release is a gem. Robert Babicz collaborates with
Defrag
for the first time, after a heavy output on labels such as Audiomatique,
Punkt, Treibstoff and K2 in the last few years. Based in Cologne, Robert's
take on acid for the 21st century is laden with influences he has picked up
in a near 20 year career that has seen him influence a good few artists and
styles to boot. Opener 'Boarding' kicks off the weekend with a bright and
effervescent journey of soaring synth and crunchy beats. Ethereal interplay
between lead melodic lines contribute to an uplifting and complex house
gem. Old and new find a special compromise on 'Enjoy,' which merges a
Detroit influence with modern percussive bliss. A rasping metallic lead
pierces a groove built on throbbing chord patterns and echoed pads. Ending
on a 'Montag ,' Robert introduces a dub element to the fray. A slow
building melody weaves between glitches and sharp tones in a suspenseful
and atmospheric mind treat."
Robert Dietz & Markus Fix - Boston Shunsower 12 inch (Cecille
Records) [CEN003EP] $11.50
"After the Cécille001 and Cécille004 Markus Fix comes with another
strong
deep house groove track together with his friend Robert Dietz, known from
the Hit EP on Cécille Numbers002. Both tracks are addicted to the great
summer this year and will tease out your last drops of sweat. Hope you
enjoy."
Roots Manuva - Again & Again 12 inch (Big Dada) [BD122]
$11.25
"Again & Again", the second single from ROOTS MANUVA's forthcoming
long-player, Slime & Reason, is a summery blast of warmth and humor with a
simple message to impart--one doesn't have to be a plastic, manufactured
"Pop Idol" to make popular music that people are going to love. While the
album version of the tune is built around a classic Manuva production and
CAPTAIN PUGWASH keyboard, the single version was dreamt up by SHY-FX. The
man took a day off from drum 'n' bass rollouts and instead added a full
horn section and general liveness to get Mr. Manuva in a laid back,
celebratory mood. It's a carnival-anthem-in-the-making but with the kind of
easygoing charm that should take Manuva to a much, much wider audience
without sacrificing any of the soul that has made him one of the UK's most
consistent, innovative, and successful performers. The package is rounded
out by a couple of very fine remixes from TONY THORPE, who, after recent
successes with Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse, has cooked up another
fantastic remix as MOODY BOYZ with a militant steppaz feel and enough bass
to keep everyone happy.
Roots Manuva - Awfully De/ep 12 inch (Big Dada) [BD83]
$8.75
No description available at this time.
Roots Manuva - Too Cold 12 inch (Big Dada) [BDA782X] $12.00
No description available at this time.
Rosselot & Francisco Allendes - De Vuelta Al Planeta Tierra 12
inch (Wir) [WIR016EP] $11.50
"The big Chile connection is steadily expanding, and it is fun
listening to
this process. Which is not necessarily related to physical or virtual
networking of producers who are close companions, neither to the friendly
reception of new, qualified members or to newborns within the inner circle
of the well-established 'family.' The revolutionary sound sinks to fertile
ground, stirs, grows, flourishes, takes a rest in between, finally
ramifies, meanders, eventually is in the prime of existence, bears fruit,
forms new variations to consequently proliferate to a jungle of sound
diversity and evolutionary develop further. Marcelo Rosselot and Francisco
Allendes, who run the label Andes Music in Santiago de Chile, proceed to
improve the system by enriching it with fascinating elements."
RVDS - Lost Whistle 12 inch (It's) [ITS002EP] $11.50
"RVDS, Golden Pudel Club resident, Baroque fetishist, key god, one of
the
rare sowed, really exceptionally musicians. Essentially the guy is busy
with music, music and again music. And the result belongs to the clubs?
Yeah, you can listen to the new ITS 002 12", which RVDS recorded at
Synthesizer Studio Hamburg (a little electronic smelling room, crammed with
analog synths and drum machines) and forged it with A Different Jimi next
to his horse farm. How what is that? Lost Whistle - an ode to Ilse Werner
(a German whistle artist) or the whistle school in La Gomera? In any case
it is a hit which makes you afraid of it because there is magic on it.
'Marzipan Nightmare' - simply to explain: you take 800g raw almond paste
and eat this immediately before you're going to sleep. The result is that!
'Hausarrest / Nicht Zu Hause' (House arrest / Not at home) - an ode to
house and 'Hausmusic,' which is the German expression for music-making in
the home. Fine track! For the clever people: you can fit both tracks
together and the result is the real house arrest, which didn't take place
at home, but in the clubs of the world."
Scan X - Prism 12 inch (Harthouse) [HHMA022EP] $11.50
"Harthouse is proud to present you the new single of the French primary
rock Scan X. Beginning his career in 1993, Stéphane Dri released numerous
tracks on numerous labels since then and created an intellectual style of
electronic music combined with pure dance floor power. So be prepared for
the next dance floor smasher from Scan X. 'Prism': Starting with this
licking kicks and the moldy synthesizer purr the prism starts reflecting
all the dust and dirt that is hided in the doomed corners of the favorite
underground dance machine placed in the basement. And now Stéphane, who
also worked together with Laurent Garnier to create the soundtrack of the
Cartoon 'Globi,' unpacks his secret weapon. The explosive and driveling
bassline licks your meninges till every clear thought is digested and
transformed to something undefined that will proceed the dance floor range.
Here the experience of years producing for the dance floor, playing on
events like Sonar, I Love Techno, Mayday, Montreux Jazz Festival and
spinning in clubs like Liquid Room, The End or Space and working on
soundtracks for films of Laurent Merlin ('Papa'/'Step By Step') is split by
the prism Stéphane builds in nearly seven minutes. 'Prism (Alex Kid
Remix)': Here the labelmate of Stéphane, who did the big Mint longplayer
and is very successful with the actual album Caracol these days, did this
very gushy interpretation of the original 'Prism.' He's taking time to
build his strong architecture of his remix. At the beginning of the track
you will ask yourself: Where has all the energy gone? But then the kicks
and high percussion arrive and make this beat construction roll like there
is nothing else to do than dropping trees. Alexkid, who is influenced by
the likes of Larry Heard, Phil Spector, Carl Craig, Chateau Flight,
Scientist, Radiohead, Sleeparchive or Portishead comes around with the
bassline after 4 minutes and so maximizes its pressure in subjective
perception. But don't forget the other whirring sounds - they will shave
your head if you don't pay attention!"
Scott Grooves - Technique 12 inch (Natural Midi) [NM004EP]
$13.50
"Scott Grooves takes us into a deeply brewed Detroit music session with
his
latest three track release entitled Technique both 'Prove Myself Deep' and
'Adapt' make good use of 303 tinged synths over captivating beats to create
a relentless Detroit vibe while 'Patience' uses melodic chords over bumpin'
beats! All 3 selections stay true to the rhythm, sound and groove which is
becoming the reputation of Scott's imprint. Very limited 12" release,
sorry... no blue vinyl this time, but at least it's vinyl!"
Secret Abuse - Violent Narcissus LP (Not Not Fun) [NNF135LP]
$15.25
"Secret Abuser Jeff Witscher is an enigma wrapped in a riddle rolled in
cassette tape and plugged into a battered pair of towering PA speakers.
He's lived everywhere, met everyone, and inspired legions through his
lifestyle, utopian fashions ('refugee chic'), and spellbindingly intense
music. Up from Rainbow Blanket, through to Impregnable, and across the arid
plains of Roman Torment and Deep Jew, Witscher's maintained a singularity
of vision and total commitment to execution that has wrecked us,
personally, to the point of speechlessness at least a dozen times. But,
despite his restlessly shapeshifting spirit, the past year plus has seen
him settling slightly deeper into his Secret Abuse sinkhole style, and
here's hoping he lingers a while longer, cause it's a f***ing winner.
Brutal, pensive, blown-out tones crossfade into tortured minor key guitar
laments before being slowly subsumed in a droning ocean of choked vocals
and sulking, selfish electronics. Repressed, burning, and emotional like a
young man pushing away everything, Violent Narcissus is as definitive a
document as has thus far yet emerged from the SA canon (and lord knows
there's been a grip of gems). Look long and hard; the mirror is a bitter
mistress. Black LPs, mastered by Bill Hutson, housed in jackets designed by
Witscher. Edition of 445."
Seph - That Hooded 12 inch (11:00 AM) [11AM005EP] $11.50
"11am welcomes again one of our favorite afterhour artists: Seph from
Buenos Aires (Argentina). He offers again one piece of dark and complex
musical art. 'That Hooded' is the main and most special track on the
release. It's some kind of break minimal with a f***ed up bass and a weird
and melancholic melody. It's perfect for breaking out a set. 'Arañas' opens
side B, its the deepest track on the release and offers the typical glitchy
Seph-style. 'Ivil' ends this fantastic record with a funky bass full of
clickclakclickclak and all that. It has been already played by Troy pierce,
Magda, etc."
Shackleton - El Din (Part One)/Olde Wobbly 10 inch (Mordant
Music) [MORDANT024EP] $11.50
"Mordant Music spore the shellac once again on 10" vinyl with staunch
cohort Sam Shackleton. This will be the third missile from the Nesst
involving ol' bones himself with a further one already teed up. 'El Din
(part one)' on the A unfurls in classic Shackleton fashion deploying his
compulsive percussive lure followed by the eventual spilling over of bass
and swirling atmospheres for which he is renowned. 'El Din (part one)'
throws a blanket over your head from behind and spins you off into the
dunes. Over on the AA Mordant Music continue to chart the uneasy rave wake
of 'Hummdrumm' with the descending sequencer labyrinth of 'Olde Wobbly.'
This claustrophobic ode to stifled corners in densely packed clubs is
filled with strange tunings and forlorn fanfares. One for the wrong Moment.
Stay perched for the next installment."
Shackleton - Soundboy's Suicide Note 12 inch (Skull Disco)
[SKUL010EP] $11.50
"Shackleton continues to push the musical envelope, reaching beyond the
realms of dubstep into some dark fissure of future dread history. Drawing
from a familiar palette of beats and bass, 'The Rope Tightens...' scatters
rambling paranoiac poetry across a rushing moonscape soundstage, reprised
in the brooding storm of '...But The branch Is Weak.' 'In the Void' adds
dashes of ethnic strings to colour the darkness slightly, and 'Shortwave'
finishes up with a rolling barrage of percussion, subs and icy gusts."
Spektre - Slipspace 12 inch (Dance Electric) [DAN021EP]
$11.50
"Spektre is already a firm constant in the Dance Electric camp and this
is
his 5th release on the label. His dark and driving definition of
contemporary club music is unique and nobody but him manages to combine
weirdo J.S. Bach arpeggios with old school flavored rave melodies tied
together in a classy arrangement. Peak time baroque '90s rave - you might
need a gas mask and white gloves when entering the 'Slipspace.' 'A Shadow
Unfolds' on the flipside is a super spooky & pumping electro house groove
with stripped down drums, super-fat bass action and a euphoric synth-flute
rave-madness signal on top. Excessive crowd reaction aka screaming and
raised hands have been integrated in the track in deadly doses! No joke!"
Stimming - Una Pena 12 inch (Diynamic) [DIYNAMIC017EP]
$11.50
"Already a highlight in his live-act, finally here is the release. For
'Una
Pena,' Stimming worked with vocals of the Chilean folklore-singer Violeta
Parra. It's worth it to surf Wikipedia for this wonderful, versatile and
extraordinary woman! But that's not enough, Argy produced a fantastic
remix, which shows, as well as his great Focus On Album on Poker Flat, why
he is so popular."
Style Of Eye - Duck, Cover & Hold Pt. 1 12 inch (Pickadoll
Music) [PICK034EP] $12.25
Linus Eklow aka Style Of Eye has been described as the new sultan of
Scando-techno, and this is part one in a two-part taster of his debut album
Duck, Cover & Hold. Linus melts down electro bleeps, hysteric synthesizers,
raw percussion, minimalism, big-mouthed basses and soulful chords in order
to create club-destroying tracks. Crystal-clear trance moments alternate
with deep house grooves, and the super-accurate use of SFX in his tracks
and the perfectly-timed and ultra-tight arrangements show how much
dedication and work he puts into his art. This shit is advanced!
Sun
Araw - Beach Head LP (Not Not Fun) [NNF140LP] $15.25
"Debut vinyl full-length by Magic Lantern guitarist, Cameron Stallones.
Gorgeous, tripped-out coastal melodies, psychedelic luau vibes, outsider
grooves. In Fried Island collage jackets, plus an 11x11 full-color insert."
Sven Tasnadi/Remute - Saturn Return/Decubatio 12 inch (Liebe
Detail) [LIEBE024EP] $11.50
"Leipzig-based rising talent Sven Tasnadi delivers a swirling, rushing
blend of atmospheric future deep techno. His debut 12'' on Liebe*Detail 20,
A Run Into Flowers announced his love for warm, groove-led house music with
positive and melodic tendencies, which was followed by a string of equally
musical EPs for Cargo Edition, including an acclaimed collaboration with
Daniel Stefanik. 'Saturn Return,' his second track for Liebe Detail, is a
magical whirlwind trip, perfectly designed for the dancefloor, and utterly
mindblowing! Hypnotic and irresistible synth patterns combine, layer and
build in an unstoppable and dramatic extended moment of elation. A solid
and celebrated favorite amongst the minimal techno scene, his floor-rocking
live sets and productions have brought Denis Karimani (aka Remute) the
reputation of a force to be reckoned with. 'Decubatio' follows on from the
brain-twisting bomb of 'Incubatio,' featured on Liebe*Detail 09. The track
is a hyper-produced mass of machine funk mixed with beautiful phases of
subtle melody and atmosphere."
The
Week That Was - Airport Line 7 inch (Memphis Industries) [MI0129S]
$5.00
"FIELD MUSIC's PETER BREWIS 'The Airport Line' from the much acclaimed
eponymously titled The Week That Was album, and it's a great example of
just how good that record is. The A-side o'er brims with invention, a
baroque urgency and regional accents while B-side, 'Learn To Learn
(Razmataz Lorry Excitement Remix)' goes down a very different path, laying
down highly pleasing, knockabout electropop."-Boomkat
Third Man, The - Clarion Call LP (A.I.) [AI024LP] $17.75
"The first thing likely to hit you with The Third Man's (aka Toby
Leeming)
debut LP, Clarion Call is the striking cover art. The image is one of a
series of anatomical drawings that German artist Karl Wesker devoted 8
years of his life producing for the Thieme Atlas of Anatomy. The limited
edition mini-album, a selection of cuts for the DJ, delivers 8 tracks of
pristine techno and electro and had The Third Man been the subject used for
Karl's graphic illustration, the artist would surely have depicted the
deeply electronic blood running through his veins. The Third Man's love of
Detroit techno has been exhibited in some of his earlier work and this can
again be heard on the album's title track; a mellow atmospheric number with
a deep pulse bassline and swirling pianos, definitely a track for the
'morning after.' Influences: UR, Transmat, Metroplex, Basic Channel, Robert
Hood, LFO Detroit, Scotland... & Hemsby. Sounds like: A trip through techno
and electro, aimed at the dancefloor, but never losing the focus on
melody."
Thomas Lehn/Marcus Schmickler - Kölner Kranz LP (A-musik)
[A031LP] $21.50
"Kölner Kranz sees a return to a thick molasses of digital smears
welded to
an ever-present system that unfolds over a staggering 36 minutes which,
despite its sheer length, never rests. This music is really quite dense and
difficult, heavy on detailing and spontaneity, which means that listening
to these tracks takes some effort to get through. Left/right tones cascade
in waves over bitmapped crackles as Lehn and Schmickler add layer after
layer of events into a seductive audio landscape. Bewilderingly acute and
brilliantly played, this release is compulsory listening for those
interested in the state of modern electronics." Vinyl-only release, limited
to 300 copies.
Tiger Stripes - Blackroom Entertainment 12 inch (Get Physical
Music) [GPM097EP] $12.25
Swedish DJ/producer Mikael Nordgren aka Tiger Stripes presents the
Blackroom Entertainment EP, showcasing his ability as a formidable
contributor to house music. The title track is more evidence of his
programming prowess and ability to mold melodies into a sophisticated
groove. "Abacus" is analog in approach with springing tones, a cabal of
sci-fi sounds, and thick, modulated analog bass that ups the overall
energy. Only a seasoned DJ and knowledgeable producer could fabricate such
a convincing theme.
Tindersticks - Hungry Saw LP (Constellation) [CST055]
$15.75
NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! "The first new TINDERSTICKS album in five
years,
The Hungry Saw is most certainly a great one, though predictably, it sounds
a lot like you'd imagine it to. After all, this is a band who've crafted
their own very specific language over the years, so it would be more than a
little wasteful to erase all that groundwork by changing things around.
STUART STAPLES still sounds like Blakey off On The Buses impersonating
Elvis, and he's in marvellous form throughout The Hungry Saw, notably on
the title track and the haunting torch song 'Boobar Come Back To Me.' Even
when Staples isn't singing, his presence is still felt: 'The Organist
Entertains' is an especially beautiful little vignette, sounding like an
orchestrally enhanced, instrumental rendition of the frontman's solo single
'Friday Night' from a couple of ears back. Lovely."-Boomkat
Titmachine - We Build A New City / 1989 7 inch (Siltbreeze)
[SB107] $6.25
No description available at this time.
Tobias Felbermayr - Selector 12 inch (Metatron Recordings)
[MTR004EP] $11.50
"The newcomer Tobias Felbermayr demonstrates distinctive skills on his
debut EP on Metatron-Recordings. The 21-year-old Bavarian convinced
Johannes Heil with his tracks, to make him a part of the Metatron-Family.
Compact club sounds meet minimal melodies and percussive elements in a good
rate. Tobias surprisingly shows cogent musical - but also very good
technical skills in his productions. Hand made bassdrums, crisp sounding
percussions and the addiction to discrete melodies. The theme in the A1
track 'Selector' is the conversation of a groovy bassline with a percussion
sound that freaks out more and more! The conversation escalates to a fight
while the first break and transforms steadily with the assistance of noises
and a hypnotic melody. D. Diggler is responsible for the RMX of 'Selector.'
He achieves amazingly to absorb his favorite parts and completes them with
some edgy sounds, which takes the track to another level. The third track
of the EP is called 'Cyan.' It starts with a long mystical, atmospheric
intro, which is abruptly replaced by a giant BD-dominated-groove. The two
breaks are filled with a pumpin' bassline which freaks totally out and
guarantees yelling! Later the atmospheres return and everything melts
together. The last tune called 'Primus' is a trippin´ showdown and a homage
to the club sound he prefers. Electrofied melodies lay in a hard padded bed
of Drums. With hard breaks, this track boosts it to the max. A fabulous
debut!"
TRG
- Post Rave Blues Pt. 1 10 inch (Tube10) [TUBE10001EP] $11.50
"Subway presents their latest project Tube10, a limited 10" inch series
of
deep minimalistic sounds within the dubstep spectrum. Just like with
Subway, TRG is going to kick off the label with two awesome tracks in true
TRG style. First up it's 'Post Rave Blues.' This tune is so complex it
sounds like an interlude for something far more bigger. A mixture between
house, idm, dubstep, rave and the atmospheric drum & bass from back in the
days. This tune will take you back ? way, way back! On the flip we find
'Less Music.' This production could easily be the embodiment of the term
'minimalistic' upfront TRG breaks getting combined with gentle strings and
the ever so addicting rebel flow."
Unitz - The Drop 12 inch (Dub Police) [DP019EP] $11.50
"Another anthem from the massive Dub Police label. 'The Drop' is off
the
hinges! Having received massive amounts of airplay both on Rinse FM and
Kiss FM as well as the live circuit this is sure to fly off the shelves.
London based DJ Unitz started Dj'ing from age 8 and began producing from
the age of 13, expect big things from this producer! Rinsed by Caspa,
Rusko, DJ Orien, The Others, Mary Anne Hobbes, Subscape, Oris Jay &
N-Type."
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 1 12 inch (541)
[541500461] $12.25
Originally issued in 2004, this entire series of 28 12"'s has been
repressed. Each volume features 3 tracks. Limited availability! Latour -
"Blue" / Format #1 - "Solid Session" / MK - "Burning"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 2 12 inch (541)
[541500462] $12.25
U2 - "Lemon" (Perfecto Mix) / Underworld - "Rez"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 3 12 inch (541)
[541500463] $12.25
Robin S - "Show Me Love" / Crystal Waters - "Gypsy Woman" / Andrea
Mendez -
"Bring Me Love"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 4 12 inch (541)
[541500464] $12.25
Rythim Is Ryhtim - "Strings of Life" / Inner City - "Big Fun" / Ten
City -
"That's The Way Love Is"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 5 12 inch (541)
[541500465] $12.25
Gusto - "Disco's Revenge" / Ultra Naté - "Free" / Alcatraz - "Give Me
Luv"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 6 12 inch (541)
[541500466] $12.25
Jesus Loves You - "Generations Of Love" / Felix - "Don't You Want Me" /
Adamski - "Killer"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 7 12 inch (541)
[541500467] $12.25
Tori Amos - "Professional Widow" / Armand van Helden - " The Funk
Phenomena" / Basement Jaxx - "Fly Life"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 8 12 inch (541)
[541500468] $12.25
Faithless - "Salva Mea" / Size 9 - "I Am Ready" / Wink - "Higher State
of
Conciousness"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 10 12 inch (541)
[541500568] $12.25
Smoke City - "Mr. Gorgeous (Mood II Swing Remix" / Photon Inc. feat.
Paul
Brion - "Generate Power" (Wild Pitch Mix) / Celvin Rotane - "I Believe
(Dub)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 11 12 inch (541)
[541500569] $12.25
Everything But The Girl - "Missing" (Todd Terry Remix) / Plez - "Can't
Stop
(DMR Zone Mix)" / Blue Boy - "Remember Me (Sure Is Pure 12" Mix)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 13 12 inch (541)
[541500653] $12.25
Submission - "(Women Beat Their Men) (Celvin's Peak Hour Dub)" / The
People
Movers - "C Lime Woman (Original 12" Mix( / TC Berry - "Funky Guitar (FPI
Funky Mix)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 14 12 inch (541)
[541500654] $12.25
Robert Owens - "I'll Be Your Friend" / Steve "Silk" Hurley And The
Voices
Of Life - "World Is Love (Silk's Anthem Of Life Mix" / Babe Instinct -
"Disco Babes From Outer Space (Original Mix)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 15 12 inch (541)
[541500670] $12.25
Astrospider - "Ritmista" / Capricorn - "20HZ" / 808 State - "Pacific
202"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 16 12 inch (541)
[541500671] $12.25
De'Lacy - "Hideaway" / Urban Soul - "Alright" / Eddie Amador - "House
Music"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 17 12 inch (541)
[541500672] $12.25
Funky Green Dogs - "Fired Up! (Dt'stwilo Mix)" / Richie Rich - "Salsa
House" / Reese Project - "Color Of Love (Deep Reese Mix)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 18 12 inch (541)
[541500673] $12.25
CJ Bolland - "Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand's Drum 'n' Bass Mix)" / Raze -
"Break 4 Love (Caught In The Act Mix)" / Reese & Santonio - "Rock To The
Beat"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 19 12 inch (541)
[541500674] $12.25
Celeda - "Be Yourself (And No-One Else) (Vocal Mix)" / Ce Ce Peniston -
"Finally (12" Choice Mix)" / Lidell Townsell + M.T.F. - "Get With U
(Morales Def Mix)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 20 12 inch (541)
[541500675] $12.25
Pete Heller - "Big Love (Original Mix)" / Duke - "So In Love With You
(Pizzaman House Mix)" / Billie Ray Martin - "Your Loving Arms (Original 12"
Edit)"
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 21 12 inch (541)
[541501241] $12.25
A1. Modjo - "Lady (Hear Me Tonight) (Original Mix)" // A2. Mirwais -
Naive
Song // B. Didier Sinclair - Lovely Flight (Original)
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 22 12 inch (541)
[541501242] $12.25
A1. Moloko - Sing It Back (Boris Dlugosch's Musical Mix) // B1.
Coloursound
- Fly With Me // B2. X-Press 2 - Lazy
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 23 12 inch (541)
[541501243] $12.25
A1. Shakedown - At Night // A2. Jon Cutler feat. E-Man - It's Yours //
B.
Hatiras feat. Slarta John - Spaced Invader
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 25 12 inch (541)
[541501245] $12.25
A1. Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Mega Mix) // B. Jaydee -
Plastic Dreams (David Morales Remix). A-side is the legendary 15+ minute
mix of the Moroder/Summer classic from 1977, originally only issued in
Australia.
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 26 12 inch (541)
[541501246] $12.25
A1. Goldtrix Presents Andrea Brown - It's Love (Trippin') (Goldtrix
Club
Mix) // A2. Cut La Roc - Freeze // B. DJ S.P.U.D. - Set It Off (Original
Mix)
Various Artists - Dance Train Classics 27 12 inch (541)
[541501247] $12.25
A1. Kosheen - Hide U (John Creamer & Stephane K. Mix) // B1. DB
Boulevard -
Point Of View (Original Club Mix) // B2. Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me
Baby (12" Mix)
Whitehouse - Asceticists 2006 LP (Very Friendly) [VFSL016LP]
$21.50
"'However artfully framed on white gallery walls, I can look you in the
eyes and see what you spend your time doing when it gets dark and messy.'
To experience the incredible Asceticists 2006, is to bare your fragile soul
beyond what you would normally wish to know amidst ear-shredding afro noise
madness of each of the seven tracks."
Wouldbenice - Backlash 12 inch (Vidab) [VIDAB007EP] $10.25
"Pumping, pumping, pumping: Andre Goc a.k.a. Wouldbenice seems to know
one
modus operandi, and one only. The main attraction in this epic blockbuster
is without a doubt his bass drum, rolling straightforward, telling a highly
dramatic story with the simplest of means and staying honest throughout the
process. Listening to that monster of an A-side, you may just have
witnessed the boldest bass drum in human history. Driven by hi-hats
seemingly made out of surgical steel, this EP chooses the direct way to the
floor, tosses aside everything dispensable and establishes a steady
alliance with the prime time. This is the oily 'Internationale' of house, a
three-legged hymn to the vintage sound of the Bermuda triangle
Chicago-Detroit-Berlin. Garnished with a scent of digital blackness and
some elliptic bouncing on the b-side, this record presents itself as a
certified essential for the spinning people, staying strong and simple on
the party of your choice."
Wounded Lion - Carol Cloud 7 inch (S-S) [SS041EP] $5.75
"Los Angeles gets a bad rap. Through our TV sets, we know it as a city
of
shallow glitter, brutal cops, and urban unrest?and, sure, there is that,
but there are also lots of everyday folks, living unpretentious everyday
lives. We also forget that Los Angeles has had a very healthy underground
music scene, as it does today. Take the everyday folks and drop them into
an underground scene and you get something like Wounded Lion, a great
no-frills pop band who sounds fresh, even when they remind one of classic
American power pop of the '70s. Inspired by The Amps, The Cramps, The
Clean, and The Vaselines (as well as Credence Clearwater Revival and
Kleenex), Wounded Lion can regularly be seen in LA haunts such as Mr. T's
Bowl, The Smell, The Scene, and Spaceland. And now you get to hear them
here, on their recording debut. The songs 'Carol Cloud' and 'Pony People'
are two great poppers, hum-inducing, toe-tapping tunes which will wiggle
their way into your brain and have you singing their choruses while at the
grocery store or waiting in line at the DMV. This is perfect pop for the
dying days of summer and the start of a new school year. Wounded Lion! 600
pressed."
Zed
Bias - The Cauldron 12 inch (Side Stepper Records) [SDSTPR001EP] $11.50
"Zed Bias - a legendary figure in the darker side of UK Garage, and
massive
influence on the birth of dubstep along with producers like El-B, Noodles,
Wookie, Oris Jay and Horsepower Productions - has more recently
concentrated on deep house / funk / rap hybrids. Now, though, there's a
massive buzz in the dubstep community and beyond at the news that he's
brought back the Sidestepper label on which his most influential
stripped-down and bass-heavy productions were released, and is promising
releases this and every month. Sidestepper was originally launched by Zed
Bias in 1998 to platform his darker, more experimental work alongside his
more commercially viable productions on more established labels. This
imprint allowed Zed & friends to write, record and release tracks quickly -
feeding off and straight back onto the dance floor. 2008 marks both the
10th anniversary of the label and a fresh representation of the skills that
have always put Zed at the forefront of UK dance music innovation."
Ziggy Kinder - Flipflop Crash 12 inch (Souvenir Music)
[SOUVENIR010EP] $11.50
Ziggy Kinder returns to Souvenir Music with "Flipflop Crash" -- another
typically Ziggy workout destined for a discerning international dancefloor.
Disorientating percussion and flanging effects dance around an insistent
throbbing bass line while a female vocal whispers in French. Chilean star
Pier Bucci takes up the remix reins, stripping the vocals back to a minimum
to make way for an epic delay-soaked synth hook. It's a remix destined for
the end of a night.
Zombie Zombie - Dog Walker 12 inch (Versatile) [VER061EP]
$11.50
After their album A Land For Renegades and a worldwide tour where their
live performance rocks the crowd, Zombie Zombie came back into the studio
to deliver us "Dog Walker," a percussive song in the vein of Liquid Liquid,
no doubt their more club-friendly track! Danton Eeprom takes care of
remixing "Texas Rangers" for a minimal funk riot which will haunt you. Tune
alert!
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Hur-el - Hur-El Arsivi LP (Guerssen Records) [GUESS056LP] $25.75
"...and their second longplayer which came out in 1976 also on
Diskötur,
this is an absolute killer of an album and easily one of the top Turkish
ones. It has a more Western feel. Feridun was here infected by fuzz virus
and his two-arm guitar (one for guitar, one for saz) will give you no rest.
Also there's much more drums than percussion now, so we get an astounding
blend of psychedelic rock with Turkish tradition, plenty of distorted fuzz
guitar and electric saz. Comes with an insert, liners and photos."
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Hur-el - 3 Hur-el LP (Guerssen Records) [GUESS057LP] $25.75
"One of the very few, if not the only, Turkish groups not doing any
covers
but only self-penned compositions, the mighty 3 Hür-El were three brothers:
Onur, Haldun and Feridun Hürel. Having played together for their whole
life, it was in the late '60s when they took the 3 Hür-El name, and they
released two wonderful albums that we're now making available for you vinyl
freaks. This one's their debut, originally released in 1972. A brilliant
set of Turkish ethno-influenced folk-rock tracks with a psychedelic feel,
some great electric guitar and fantastic Eastern percussion. A very rare
album now available again, with mastertape sound and coming with an insert,
liners and photos."
Cluster - Sowiesoso LP (4 Men With Beards) [4M162] $16.00
MOEBIUS and ROEDELIUS (aka CLUSTER), released this, their fourth album
in
1976. Electronic rhythms combine with bubbling synths, piano and guitar to
create sonic landscapes of pure bliss. Some of the greatest ambient
electronic music ever, Cluster were on the cutting edge of German
space-rock, and pioneers whose influence can still be felt today.
Fairport Convention - What We Did On Our Holidays LP (4 Men
With Beards) [4M157] $16.00
The second FAIRPORT CONVENTION album, originally released in 1969, is
the
first to feature the beautifully haunting vocals of the legendary SANDY
DENNY. What We Did On Our Holidays contains some of the Fairport
Convention's finest moments, including Denny's own "Fotheringay," RICHARD
THOMPSON's "Meet Me On The Ledge" and their stunning take on Bob Dylan's
"I'll Keep It With Mine." This LP finds the Fairport Convention moving away
from the California folk-rock of their debut album towards a more British
approach to similar material. It is also the last full LP to feature IAN
MATTHEWS on vocals.
Fairport Convention - Unhalfbricking LP (4 Men With Beards)
[4M158] $16.00
Unhalfbricking, originally released in 1969, was a transitional album
for
FAIRPORT CONVENTION, as vocalist (and American folk-rock enthusiast) IAN
MATTHEWS left midway through the recording. As a result the band looked
further into their own country's folk traditions for influence, as their
decidedly British style was cemented by the addition of DAVE SWARBRICK's
fiddle. This is not to say that Unhalfbricking is a weak album, on the
contrary, it is a stone cold classic and includes some of the band's finest
material including their take on Dylan's "Percy's Song," the traditional "A
Sailor's Life," and one of SANDY DENNY's finest compositions in "Who Knows
Where The Time Goes?"
Godflesh - Godflesh LP (Kreation) [LPGODFLGODF] $14.75
Self titled release originally recorded in 1988. Some serious history
here.
Beautiful... depressing... and genius... GODFLESH at its earliest and
finest. Considered by many their heaviest album, extremely dark and
industrial, but in the best way possible. They defined and created a genre
at the same time. Contains the full EP version plus the bonus songs
featured on the reissue of the CD.
Isabelle Antena - Issy Does It LP (LTM) [LTM2420-1] $16.50
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Cool As Ice: The Be Music/Dojo Productions
2xLP (LTM) [LTM2377-1] $17.25
No description available at this time.
Various Artists - Whizzz! Vol. 2 LP (Born Bad) [LPWHIZZVOL2]
$20.75
Finally, the long awaited continuation of the first Whizzz! compilation
released a decade ago. Features only rare and unissued tracks from the
1960s French garage/weirdos/beat vaults. This new volume will blow your
mind like the first one and includes a 38-page booklet with biography of
each artist along with cool and unpublished photos. Mastered from the
original master when they were no lost or damaged. Artists include SAN
ANTONIO, JEAN ET JANET, BRUNO LEYS MAINTENANT, GUY SKORNIK, BRIGITTE
FONTAINE, PHILIPPE NICAUD, ZORGONES, SERGE FRANKLIN, NELLY PERRIER, JESUS,
ALAIN BOISSANGER, and others. Imported from Born Bad, Paris, France.