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New Releases

808 State
Quadrastate
PS, US NOW ON DOUBLE VINYL!! Reissue of this 1989 release incl. bonus tracks! Their rare debut single from '88, "Let Yourself Go/Deepville" is incl. here together w/ the inclusion of some other previously-unreleased alternate versions & outtakes. It's the first time ever that these tracks have been released on CD & the entire project has been lovingly remastered, to the customary Rephlex high standards. This still has a fresh sound; incredibly bouncy bass lines, pioneering
use of breakbeats & all the energy & inspiration of analog-digital-hybrid jams.
Rephlex
DLP
$19.50

Allien, Ellen
Sool
PS, US ON 2LP! Created in the deepest & darkest of Berlin's winters, 2007-2008, this is intended to be a valve, a loophole, a respite from the crazy summers into the introspection & hibernation of winter. The sounds of everyday life & snatches of whispers reveal themselves w/ field-recorded closeness, the beats are as soft & as near as a heartbeat, ambient synth sounds are as long & spacious as an arm stretching across a couch.
Bpitch
DLP
$18.50

Anniversary, The
Devil On Our Side: B-Sides and Rarities
PS, US Posthumous from the 5-piece Lawrence, KS group. A two disc set featuring tons of rarities, b-sides, compilation tracks and more.
Vagrant
DCD
$13.75

Anthem In
S-T
PS, US ALLEN ORR & ASHLEY PROFFITT met in the fall of 2000 in Atlanta & instantly became fans of each other's music. Allen was in the band IGLOO & Ashley was playing quiet solo shows. Over the next 7 yrs the two of them each moved several times to different cities & countries, only to reconnect in New York. Allen had a bunch of songs, Ashley had a Wurlitzer & one thing led to another. "The more you listen, the more you get sucked in to a real sleeper LP." - The Big Takeover
Quiet/Loud
CD
$13.75

Antiseen
Best of Antiseen: Established 1983 [retrospective]
PS, US A 40-track collection of the group's most brutal tracks chronicling their entire 25-year history.
TKO
DCD
$15.00

Astrid
&
PS, FRANCE Between Clogs, Boxhead Ensemble, Silver Mt Zion and Colleen.
ArbouseRecordings-019
DCD
$23.00

Au
Verbs
PS, US Sophomore record from acclaimed Portland experimental pop collective, which, in its swirling depths and subtleties, promises to be one of this year's most satisfying surprises. Verbs is padded out with contributions from nearly thirty collaborators, a list which includes members of YELLOW SWANS, PARENTHETICAL GIRLS, and EVOLUTIONARY JASS BAND, among many others-inadvertently resulting in a strange & singular snapshot of the city's. famously sprawling musical community. The resulting record seamlessly segues through new & unlikely ecstatic extremes with an arresting economy.
Aagoo
CD
$12.00

Aufgehoben
Khora
PS, US The album begins w/ 3 short pieces, sonic examples of texture meeting metal-like a djinn trapped in molten gold, attempting to burst free from his cage but only managing to express rage via infinie temporary sculptures ranging from the nightmares of the Mutter Museum to futuristic expressions of nature not yet captured by a conscious eye. The final track is 28 mins of pure glory that will surely become one of noise rock's classics.
HolyMountain
CD
$14.25

Axolotl | D Yellow Swans | Gerritt
S-T
PS, US Originally released in 2005 as a limited edition CD-R on YELLOW SWANS' JYRK label, this 3-way collab now gets a proper run on wax. Despite the weight of these players when they rock alone, this jam really never gets into full on white out territory. Instead, it's loaded to the brim w/ wavy neon distortion & soothing low end that occasional drops out into huge washes of emptiness. RED vinyl w/ LIME GREEN splatter. LIMITED TO 500
RootStrata
LP
$16.75

Barn Owl
Raft of Serpents
PS, US This one doesn't wedge so deep into psych song territory..instead it seems to be a series of somnambulant haunts on the classic American 6-string/open tuning form that are heavily f/x smeared into gossamer tones that kinda seem to hover overhead. One thing the BARN OWL dudes do well is take their time, so don't expect anything on this disc to move any faster than thoughts floating out of a brain on Codeine. LIMITED TO 100
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Be Your Own Pet
Get Damaged
PS, UK While the follow-up, Get Awkward, is gearing up to rival the attention bestowed on their self titled debut - even more attention is now being paid to this EP of songs missing from the US version of the album. Get Damaged contains three tracks banned from release in the US by their major record.
XL
CD5
$4.25

Boris & Merzbow
Rock Dream [limited edition]
PS, US VINYL VERSION! The ultra-deluxe 180 gram TRIPLE vinyl with Tri-Fold (3 pocket gatefold) DIE-CUT sleeve of the "Rock Dream" collaboration album from Boris and Merzbow! Vinyl version contains the bonus track: "Dyno-Saur" not available on the CD! Elaborate and beautiful packaging designed by Stephen O'Malley. This is as elaborate and visually stunning (if not more!) as SL's last Boris release: "Altar", with Sunn 0))). It truly needs to be seen to be believed! The printer vows to never ever make anything like this again as it was painfully time-consuming and took forever to get just right!
SouthernLord
3LP
$28.50

Brothers of the Occult Sisterhood
Preying In Circles
PS, US Taken from various recordings over a period from 05/06, the core duo of brother & sister Michael & Kristina Donnelly are joined by EON in a killer trio setting. Not as psych-acid as some of their recent output. Not to say the group doesn't kick up a good racket, it's just way spacious & soft sounding at points. Lots of dreamy moments of quiet acoustic strum & subtle synth weirdness. & of course, LOADS of percussive implosions...but not at all heavy handed. LIMITED TO 500
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Camper Van Beethoven
Popular Songs of Great Enduring Strength and Beauty
PS, US Mid- to late-period restrospective compiles some of Camper Van Beethoven's finest, most enduring, strongest and most potent phonological loops. Forewarned is forearmed! "Popular Songs" features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band spokesperson, Col. Jack "Cheese" Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda, Italy : "We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from the much-acclaimed "secondary and tertiary recording periods" of the band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog, but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we decided to re-record a few of these later songs. We have attempted to remake them to so closely resemble the original recordings as to be essentially exact forgeries, but keen ears may be able to sense an underlying maturity that the originals might have lacked. We apologize for that, but it couldn't be helped."
CookingVinyl
CD
$14.25

Chassagnard, Jerome
(f)light
PS, GERMANY With (f)light, Jérôme Chassagnard, a member of the French project Ab Ovo, presents his first solo work. He is accompanied by befriended artists like Flaque and Guillaume Eluerd (Nimp). What can we expect from an artist whose influences and preferences range from electronica and ambient to pop, ethnic music and drum'n'bass whose preferred authors are A. De St. Exupery, and André Gide, E.A. Poe and Ray Bradbury whose favorite movie directors are Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch and Steven Spielberg - just to name a few. What looks like an eclectic puzzle at first glance makes perfect sense after listening to this outstanding album... each track is carried by intense, emotional moods that take the listener from warm and soothing tranquility to disturbing and yet unknown places with proficient subtlety. Flowing ambient landscapes based upon varied rhythms include beautiful, sometimes slightly sad melodies - only a glimpse of the darkness behind the mirror of technology. All of this accented with sampled acoustic instruments and the appropriate use of voices and guitars - this album holds a perfect balance between beat and drift. A captivating piece of work - essential listening to all those who wish to enter an abstract parallel world - yet, not so abstract that they'll get lost.
Hymen-766
CD
$17.25

Cloud, David & The Gospel Of Power
Pleasure Before Business
PS, US Features the talents of Gospel of Power, a collective of Nashville's finest garage fans & rock & rollers (including members of LAMBCHOP).
Fire
CD
$14.50

Cobalt
Landfill Breastmilk Beast
PS, US Feat. an appearance by ex-SWANS singer JARBOE. Clocking in at over 50 mins, this previews new & excl. material. "Ritual Use of Fire" is an epic 35+ min. Atmospheric/ambient journey through a landscape of desolation, loneliness, & desperation. Incl. a new track, "Stomach", a cover of "Extinction" by crust punk anarchists Nausea, & a hidden experimental track.
ProfoundLore
CD
$10.00

Coin Under Tongue
Self-Titled
PS, US Brought to you by ultra-noiseniks A Place To Bury Strangers, who have started their own label to showcase the freaking sonics of their peers. What sort of audio megatonnage does the Loudest Band in NYC sign to their imprint? DBA says: A WHOLE LIFETIME IN THE MAKING, THIS TITULATING AUDIO STUNTWORK WILL BLOW YOUR HEAD. POP THESE SONGS AND GET EMO WITH THE BAND. HEAVY LIKE A BAG OF WEIGHTS. LIGHT ON THE RASTA. FULL THROTTLE THROATS GALORE. SOMEBODY DIED SOMEWHERE ON THIS RECORD- VERY RARE! RECORDED BY CUT AT DBA IN AMERICA. 550 PRESSED & INSERTED IN HAND SCREEN PRINTED SLEEVES (COLORS WILL VARY)
DeathByAudio-002
LP
$12.25

Cute Is What We Aim For
Rotation
PS, US
FueledByRamen
CD
$14.25

Davis, John
Gold Hooped Nature
PS, US A scenic set of audio drift that easily zigzags dense passages of analog crunch as well as blank vistas of crystalline tones via guitars, found sounds, contact microphones, tape speed oscillations, field recordings & a small battery of effects. John's study as a Filmmaker & Photographer definitely plays some role here, w/ any number of landscapes (real or imagined, inner or outer) being brought to mind. Way less head than heart though, w/plenty of these tracks dipped in a romantic glaze that betrays any tendency to over conceptualize drone/ambient/whatever music. LIMITED TO 300
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Dick Justice
Don't Remember b/w It's Hard
PS, US Superfancy Heavyduty Everything - 7" Picture Disc Vinyl
Thick
45
$4.25

Durutti Column, The
Sunlight to Blue... Blue to Blackness
PS, UK "Sunlight to blue ... Blue to blackness" - This was one of the more upbeat title suggestions for the very bare, back to basics, reflective new album from The Durutti Column. Vini Reilly has recorded under the name The Durutti Column since 1978 and has a rich portfolio of work, releasing over 15 albums in this time, but Reilly has been through some dark times the past year. In a conscious response to his last two polished and studio based releases he has created some sparse, simply beautiful 'sketches' as he once called them, more reminiscent of his work from the early eighties. Many of the pieces are simply instrumentals played on his Juan Montero flamenco guitar, and he returns to 'Without Mercy' for the last track 'Grief' and reinvents 'Never Known' from LC. This release also sees the debut of a talented young pianist and singer, Poppy Morgan, who co-wrote the melancholy Ananda as a duet with what Reilly dryly calls 'intrusive guitar'. For the uninitiated, Vini was the first artist signed to Manchester's influential Factory Records, co-wrote and played on Morrissey's first solo album 'Viva Hate', and was heavily featured in the film about Manchester music culture, '24 Hour Party People'. Ever critical of Vini's voice, but ever a fierce champion of his talent, the late Tony Wilson would surely appreciate this return of The Durutti Column. Track listing: 1. Glimpse 2. Contact 3. Messages 4. So Many Crumbs And Monkeys! 5. Ged 6. Never Known Version 7. Anada 8. Head Glue 9. Demo For Gathering Dust 10. Wordless 11. Grief.
Kooky-027
CD
$17.75

Eden Express
Que Amors Que
PS, US Kip Uhlhorn (CLOUDLAND CANYON), Kelly Uhlhorn, & John David Lovelace. Their debut is a lush, tropical album formed by a decadent love of drink, the non-erotic possibilities of equestrian ownership, & a finely tuned sense of the dark supernatural side of things. It's like castle rock w/
warm, white sand beaches.
HolyMountain
CD
$16.00

Enduser
Left
PS, GERMANY Tracklisting: Interruption 4, Black Light, Retaliation, Of View. Fear, Black Light [scorn remix], Stillness (re-edit), Chaos (re-edit). Info: End.User is one of the cornerstones of the modern eclectic electronic music releases across many platforms have built him into a juggernaut. A usually prolific artist, having recorded for Hymen, Ad Noiseam, Sublight, cargo, and many others, he took 2007 off, working on something very special: his debut on Ohm Resistance and the 2x12'' vinyl version on Hymen Records. Having relocated to San Francisco, a new lease on his creative power is demonstrated adroitly over the entire album Furthermore, there are two re-edits on side d which are vinyl-only tracks!
Hymen-055
DLP
$21.75

Everybody Out
S-T
PS, US Twelve thought prevoking anthems that punk fans of all ages will appreciate. Features Boston legend Rick Barton (DROPKICK MURPHYS, OUTLETS), the infamous Scottish born punk poet Sweeny Todd (DEAD PETS) and Billy Close (THE FREEZE). 4 tracks not on the CD.
Taang
LP
$13.25

Ginormous
At Night, Under Artificial Light
PS, GERMANY On Ginormous' third album on Hymen Records, Bryan Konietzko did take more time and produced his most direct and potent musical message to date. 'At Night' is even more emotive and personal than Ginormous' previous work, all while resisting self-indulgence. These eleven tracks were objectively beaten and honed until they each became the most condensed and vivid versions of themselves. Bryan Konietzko shines his bright, 'artificial light' on the elements that hoards of electronic music composers fear the most: melody, song structure and brevity. the album is an intense and addictive experience, charging forward with the nervous energy of urban, nighttime cityscapes, speeding subways and foreboding factories. Here is an organic, human element at the center of this unrelenting journey, in the form of symphonic and acoustic instruments and warm bass lines, balancing the bold compositions. The album starts with 'punches to carefully coax,' a proud peacock of a track where thick, jagged planes of ice collide with razor sharp synth strings. 'Melted Circadian' bristles with a chromatically-fractal melody that spins like a neon helix in vertigo. Konietzko parades a passionate assortment of prepared guitars with a muscular beat in the sweeping 'coiled so tightly.' The title track confidently trudges like a phalanx of tungsten-clad shadows pursuing a cloud of glittering insects. 'From Deep Bore Holes' hypnotizes with an unsettlingly lingual snare drum that tries and fails to speak, possibly warning of the molten, rubberized synth melody that waits in the depths, poised to scald. Finally, 'awakening the magpie in all of us' sails on a slow Bonham-esque dream-beat while dozens of chimes and metallophones pull the 43-minute album to its inevitable, timely conclusion.
Hymen-765
CD
$17.25

Graves, Milford
Percussion Ensemble
PS, US Features Milford Graves: Drums, Gong, Bells, Shaker; Sonny Morgan: Drums, Bells. Percussionist Milford Graves recorded his first and only ESP-Disk recording on August 5th, 1966 along with fellow percussionist, the late Sonny Morgan. According to Milford Graves, the titles were given numbers according to how many beats were in each measure. One of the main drummers in the free scene, known for skillful inclusion of Asian & African rhythmic ingredients into his solos. Worked w/ NY Art Quartet, GLogan, AAyler, Don Pullen, ACyrille. A unique combination of percussion conversations between Graves & Morgan. Digitally remastered. New Digipak format.
ESPDisk
CD
$12.75

Grimes, Henry Trio
The Call
PS, US Features Henry Grimes: bass; Tom Price: drums; Perry Robinson: clarinet. As one of the most recorded bassists in the ESP-Disk catalog, Henry Grimes made his debut on ESP with Perry Robinson on clarinet, lending his unique Klezmer approach to the New Music. Born in 1935 in Philadelphia, Grimes was one of the most remarkable bassists of the 60s free jazz movement. This historic session, recorded for ESP in 1965, is one of his few recordings as leader & features the extraordinary Perry Robinson on clarinet. This adventurous album is motivating and inviting to the listener, and falls into the diversity of the ESP-Disk catalog. Digitally remastered. New digipak format.
ESPDisk
CD
$12.75

Grip Weeds, The
Infinite Soul: The Best of the Grip Weeds
PS, US The Grip Weeds share the best of their sparkling, insanely catchy psyche-pop on this collection, the band s debut for Wicked Cool Records. Infinite Soul includes fifteen incredible tracks from their four albums, plus one newly recorded song: SHE BRINGS THE RAIN. The central New Jersey natives have fanned the flames of a growing audience thanks to immense press, significant radio/internet airplay, and tour dates throughout the U.S. and Europe. Infinite Soul is a tremendous compilation that promises to widen their loyal legion of fans. ALL MUSIC GUIDE: "After 16 years together, it's high time the Grip Weeds were treated to a compilation, and Infinite Soul: The Best of the Grip Weeds cavorts merrily around the band's past pastures, pulling out the best blooms from the group's four albums for listeners' perusal. Having snapped up the Grip Weeds onto his Wicked Cool Records label, Little Steven does the selecting with panache, highlighting their influences and showcasing the diversity of their retro-garage sound."
WickedCool
CD
$12.25

Harvey Milk
Pleaser
PS, US This classic rock album along w/ its companion piece "Live Pleaser" nestled in a double album gatefold w/ all photos in full color & a full color insert complete w/ lyrics! The artwork is as jaw-dropping as the albums! And yes, the exclamation points are entirely warranted!!!!! VERY LIMITED!
Chunklet
DLP
$25.25

Heavy Winged
Alive In My Mouth (LP/CD)
PS, US Following up on the response to last summer's "Blacc Lust" comes the massive & dense blowout that is "Alive In My Mouth." Comprised of 2 of the band's dirtiest &, quite simply, heaviest tracks, it is music for tearing down physical walls. Every copy of the album will come complete w/a CD that features both of the album tracks in addition to a "bonus" 17 minute track. Limited to 650 copies pressed on 180g RTI vinyl, housed w/in heavy art sleeves bearing new artwork by Michael Canich.
TLR
LP
$21.50

Hella
There's No 666 In Outer Space
PS, US Deluxe vinyl version presented on 2 heavyweight 12 inch lps, housed in a gatefold sleeve with new artwork and lyric sheet. LIMITED to 1000.
BlackDiamond
LP
$17.75

Hercules and Love Affair
S-T (ON SALE)
PS, US 2008 debut album from the Electro outfit led by Andrew Butler and featuring Antony (from Antony & The Johnsons), Nomi, and Kim Ann. Andrew Butler emerged from making music for college-based dance projects into a fully-fledged recording artist, via the New York art scene. He hooked up with his friends and got them to collaborate and sing his songs and Hercules & Love Affair is the result. This album is 2008's most exciting dancefloor concoction, an arthouse vision of Pure Pop by way of futuristic Electronica and classic Dance music, where beautiful, bruising harmonies and tensile rhythms collide in resurgent soundscapes and emotive Disco workouts. The album is co-produced by Andrew Butler with Tim Goldsworthy of DFA at Plantain Studios in the midst of Manhattan, New York City. Contains bonus video for "Blind".
Mute
CD
$14.25

Herman Dune
1-2-3 Apple Tree
PS, US Legendary anti-folk French duo return w/their 2nd EP for Everloving. "French folkies w/ a Jonathan Richman fixation address rock's criminal lack of ukulele on this totally twee, utterly charming tune, complete w/horns, bongos & backup angels" - Rolling Stone
Everloving
CD5
$6.25

Hinson, Micah P.
Micah P. Hinson & the Red Empire Orchestra [limited edition]
PS, US
FullTimeHobby
CD
$25.00

I Was A Cub Scout
I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope
PS, US Debut full length from this UK two piece.
XL
CD
$11.50

It Hugs Back
The Record Room: First Four Singles
PS, US New-ish UK band collects their first four singles for a handy CD release. Full length to follow in early 09.
TooPure
CD
$6.25

Ives, Charles
A Radical In A Suit And Tie
PS, UK The music of Charles Ives is a cultural sourcebook of America at the beginning of the twentieth century. He took the evangelical hymns, the college songs, melodies of the dance hall, the tunes of small town bands and the sounds of village life and shaped them into musical works that are at one familiar and of startling originality. Long considered to be unplayable, his musical juxtapositions would prove to be enormously influential inform such kaleidoscopic inventions as Van Dyke Parks' Song Cycle and the Beach Boys' Smile.
El-146
CD
$15.50

Jay Reatard
Singles 06-07 (ON SALE)
PS, US This is a collection of all his out-of-print material, re-mastered by the Real Tard himself. It's finally possible to hear these gems in one straight shot, remasterd (hence sounding better than ever), without flipping over a pile of 7'' platters. Includes a DVD showcasing some choice live performances.
InTheRed-151
CD/DVD
$17.00

Joy Division
Let the Movie Begin
PS, US NOW ON CD! Contains extremely rare audio interviews w/all members of the group - some of which have never seen the light of day. The interview sections are interspersed w/superb live performances including rarities from Dutch & Belgian concert performances & a couple of rare alternative studio outtakes.
Interstate
CD
$14.50

Key, The
Fit Me In
PS, UK German Volker Langefeld and Englishman Alan Warren were the brains behind The Key, whose 1978 album "Fit Me In" is a largely undiscovered jewel in the '70s power-pop crown. Whilst similarly conceived long players by the likes of Klaatu and Liverpool Echo - who also wore their Paul McCartney/Emitt Rhodes/Eric Carmen influences on their sleeves - have become acknowledged classics, The Key's debut has remained a mystery to all but the lucky few; until now! Recorded in Germany and England, released on EMI's short-lived Emily subsidiary, the album sold well and the duo recruited a touring band embarking on a whirlwind of promotional activity, appearing on TV and radio shows everywhere. A third member, Michael Lowey, joined the group in time to record a follow-up single and a couple of unreleased tracks (all included here) but the band were dropped by EMI as quickly as they'd been picked up. First reissue anywhere ever of this much missed album!
Rev-Ola-211
CD
$17.00

King Khan & The Shrines
The Supreme Genius of King Khan and the Shrines
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Vice
DLP
$16.25

Lithops
Mound Magnet: Part Two
PS, US "Elevations above Sea Level" is the second Mound Magnet part from Lithops aka Jan St Werner, 1/2 of the prolific duo Mouse on Mars, 1/3 of last year's surprise collaboration "Von Südenfed" with the Fall's Mark E Smith & 1/2 of the dsp group Microstoria. "Elevations above Sea Level" gives us aural diagrams of a large, hypermodern cities with futuristic vehicles moving around. The electrical ticking of fluorescent advertising panels, a thwappy airiness of the entilation system, the rattles of trains & chopped up hums of distant roads, the mechanical groans that maintenance machinery starts up with, rain drumming on
the stretched glass roofs of urban malls, the howling groans of motorcycles on city highways. It's not an ambient record by any means, nor is it purely musique concrete. It's rather an acid fulled hallucination of how to detect an idea of the future in the noises that surround us.
Sonig
LP
$17.25

Little Ax
Stone Cold Ohio
PS, US AMG: "
Little Axe is guitarist and singer Skip McDonald, but it's also much more than that. It is, in practice, a virtual reunion of the Sugarhill Gang -- the rhythm section responsible for the grooves underlying such paleo-hip-hop classics as "Rapper's Delight" and "White Lines" -- and therefore also a virtual reunion of Tackhead, the pioneering avant funk outfit that brought the Sugarhill Gang together with British producer Adrian Sherwood and vocalists Gary Clail and Bernard Fowler. In the Little Axe context, though, the focus is squarely on McDonald and on his overriding passion: vintage blues. Imagine a Delta blues aesthetic (spare, rural, and stark), and then imagine it thickened with additional instrumental layers and twisted with dubwise atmospherics, and you'll have some idea what to expect -- sort of like a posthumous collaboration between Howlin' Wolf and African Head Charge."
RealWorld
CD
$15.00

Lou Lou & the Guitarfish
S-T
PS, US This colorful, charismatic group of youth, feat. George & Lou Lou Rosenthall, the children of Hank Rank (Crime), has been blasting around San Francisco since elementary school, honing a diet of Blondie, New York Dolls, The Ramones, The Recauntours-you name it.
Birdman
CD
$16.00

Love As Laughter
Holy
PS, US The group's distinctive sound can only be described as a melting pot of flavors of artists such as the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, & Neil Diamond.
Epic/RedInk
CD
$13.25

Love As Laughter
Holy
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Epic/RedInk
LP
$12.75

LSD & The Search For God
S/T
PS, US ON VINYL! This masterful collection of five lysergic-dipped, guitar-based gems is delightfully reminiscent of the early Creation Records sound. Turn it on & tune in to a psychedelic trip, where swirling guitars & playfully flirtatious boy/girl vocals travel through dreamy pop hooks & fuzzed out drones. Limited to 1000
DeepSpace
12
$12.00

Made Out Of Babies
Ruiner
PS, US While the album retains the group's trademark ferocious hybrid of PJ Harvey, Jesus Lizard & Big Black, it also finds the band's musical exploration showcasing something unsettling & unique.
The End
CD
$15.50

Melodium
My Mind Is Falling To Pieces
PS, FRANCE Now, with "My Mind is falling to pieces" on Arbouse recordings, it lets us glimpse a world quite singular. Folk Much more than usual, much more organic and acoustic (guitar, piano), Melodium offers us listen compositions melancholy, nostalgic ditties where the melodies are furnish a few clicks and relents beep ... We discover his voice and his talented songwriter. It is finally a unique, a meeting between Folk and Electronica.
ArbouseRecordings-020
CD
$17.75

Mort Garson
The Wozard Of Iz
PS, UK An extraordinary, acid, counterculture take on The Wizard of Oz created under the auspices of electronic producer, Bernard Krause and combining Jacques Wilson s inventive lyrics with the moog synthesizers of the legendary Mort Garson. Even in the heady, drug-fuelled atmosphere of sonic exploration that ruled the late Sixties, there was never another album quite like The Wozard of Iz; a psychedelic masterpiece both of and ahead of its time. A psychedelic concept album of estimable mind: funny, crazed, beautiful and thought provoking.
El-145
CD
$15.50

Mucca Pazza
Plays Well Together
PS, US Second full length from this 30 piece marching band known for their energetic live shows. It takes a bit of effort to actually play well together with this many members, which is why they're so proud of this new album. For fans of Beirut, Gogol Bordello, John Philip Sousa.
MuccaPazza
CD
$13.75

Mueller, Jeff
Fold And Perish
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Monitor
LP
$10.25

MV & EE
Ragas of the Culvert
PS, US Previously self-released as a CD-R in an edition of less than 50 copies as well as a quickly sold out cassette, this is a glorious revisiting of the lunar raga style that created so much of MV & EE's past. This meditative & purely instrumental 6 track voyage is guaranteed to transport you to distant worlds. Limited to 750 copies on 180g RTI vinyl. Comes w/a 50 minute bonus CD (not CDR), "Total Loss Songs", featuring some newly recorded previously unreleased jams (some
w/the GOLDEN ROAD)
TLR
LP
$22.00

My Morning Jacket
Acoustic Citsuoca: Live at the Startime Pavilion
(Extended Play)
PS, US
AtoRecords
CD5
$6.00

Nash, Ben
The Seventh Goodbye
PS, US Debut full-length from Sheffield, England's best kept secret. Musical elements as diverse as folk, raga, Eastern persuccion, drone, prog, and noise all collide and coalesce as the album unfolds. Some of the best new psych sounds coming out of the UK right now. Letterpress printed card package.
AuroraBorealis
CD
$14.75

Negativland
Thigmotactic
PS, US
SeeLand
CD
$14.25

Nina Rota
War And Peace: OST
PS, UK For King Vidor's 1956 filming of Tolstoy's epic, Nino Rota, already revered for his work on the films of Federico Fellini and who would go on to compose the Oscar-winning music for the first two parts of The Godfather trilogy, provides a suitably dramatic and romantic score that pays homage to the music of Tchaikovsky. The film is a truly sumptuous spectacle, thanks to the radiance of the young Audrey Hepburn (who plays Natasha) and the contribution of veteran cinematographer Jack Cardiff - widely hailed as a genius in the field after his work on the Powell and Pressburger masterpieces A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes. Nino Rota s score is long deleted in digital form and much sought after by the composer s acolytes in America, Japan and Italy especially. Audrey Hepburn is collectable in all mediums and naturally enough she graces the front cover of our edition. Prelude / The Orgy / Andrei Leaving For The War - Pierre And Natasha / The Battle Of Austerlitz / Moment Musical - Andrei Andnatasha - The Hunt / War And Peace (Natasha's Waltz) / Anatole And Natasha / Winter And The Remembrance Of Andrei / The Charge Of The Cavalry And The Wounded / Exodus From Moscow / Napoleon's Retreat / The Homecoming At Moscow.
El-147
CD
$15.50

Nurse With Wound
Huffin' Rag Blues
PS, UK The new album, their first for over 4 years, 'Huffin' Rag Blues' is the inevitable conclusion of Steven Stapleton and Andrew Liles' passion for easy listening and lounge jazz. Contorted and carved into a distinctly Nurse With Wound sound 'Huffin' Rag Blues' is a greasy amalgam of uneasy listening, shaken and stirred Molotov cocktails and quixotica. Full to the brim with squeals, screams, smokey vocals, drunken double basses, melting vibraphones and internal organs from outer space this album is an unlikely and unique excursion from beginning to end. As with all Nurse With Wound recordings it goes without saying... expect the unexpected.
DirtierPromotions-063
CD
$18.50

Om
Live in Jerusalem
PS, US In December of 2007 the mighty duo that is OM made a pilgrimage to Israel to play for its people. Their pinnacle performance unfolded at 4 Aristobolus Street in Jerusalem the site of Uganda Records. 180 gram black vinyl transcendental offering. Limited to 3,000 machine numbered copies
SouthernLord
LP
$21.50

Pelt
Dauphin Elegies
PS, US This first new studio recording in three years picks up where 2005's Untitled CD leaves off-delivering massive slabs of heavy, all-acoustic drone action.
VHF
CD
$14.25

Phair, Liz
Exile In Guyville [expanded re-issue]
PS, US 15th Anniversary for Phair's blockbuster debut and the areola that shook the world... The original album remastered and expanded with three bonus tracks from her 'Girly Sound' demo. Additon include the 'Guyville Redux' DVD documentary of music and interviews with John Cusack, Steve Albini, Gerard Cosloy and Chris Lombardi, Guyville producer Brad Wood, members of Urge Overkill, among other, and much more, etc.
ATO/Red
CD/DVD
$15.00

Phair, Liz
Exile In Guyville [expanded re-issue]
PS, US VINYL VERSION! 180 gram DLP pressing in a double-gatefold jacket, packaged with a bonus 7" featuring 3 previously unrelease tracks (the CD version's bonus tracks?) and a copy of the CD for "sideloading". It's cool to be back in Guyville, ain't it?
ATO/Red
DLP
$19.25

Puerto Muerto
I Was A Swallow
PS, US New album.
Fire
CD
$14.50

Pumice
Quo
PS, US As the title self-effacingly implies, Quo proffers a triumphant, primo slice of past Pumiceisms: uncertain progressions,
anomalous structure, inimitable guitar buzz, sublime melancholy & distorted vocals (crooned, spoken & moaned). Quo once more finds Pumice cruising the convergence of pop, folk & noise strains with bona fide inner mystique. Sputtering sub-underground skiffle aims for outer zones, diamond cuts of nervous guitar with pesky hooks that sting & tickle tread rough hewn punk turf, pop tangents charm with echoes of the Kilgours or Chris Knox, and woozy synth blurts & drones thread the patchwork patterns with Hulk-like grace.
SoftAbuse
CD
$11.50

Quinn, Donovan & The 13th Month
Sister Alchemy
PS, US After several years of writing & recording, Donovan Quinn (SKYGREEN LEOPARDS) recently completed work on his proper debut, working as Donovan Quinn & the 13th Month. Before we get too far into the LP's how & whys, we've got this single to serve as a taste of what will soon be. Sister Alchemy appears on the forthcoming LP. The Rabbits Tracks, wherein DQ channels Kris Kristofferson & Nikki Sudden with equal prejudice, is exclusive to this release.
SoftAbuse-027
45
$5.25

Reckless Kelly
Bulletproof
PS, US Rollicking guitars & a relentlessly aggressive rhythm section pound out political statements alongside epic road anthems & ragged love songs. Recorded at Willie Nelson's legendary Pedernales Studios in Lake Travis, Texas.
YepRoc
CD
$14.50

Ruth Buzzy
Vultures & Doves
PS, US Guitarist Phil Schuldt and drummer Matt Molenaar began the band as a duo in Bloomington, IL, circa 90something, and Paul Kamp joined on bass and vocals a few years later. Paul's brother Jim joined in 2005 on guitar to assist in recording their third, and undeniably greatest, album WHICH IS OUT NOW. The band released it's first collection of music, the 1998 landmark, Oh Yeah, That's Right!, on Chicago's No Record Company label. Their sparkling, stunning, stereophonic sophomore effort, Mission Statement, was released on Chicago's Veronica Records in 2003. NEWER RELEASE Vultures + Doves is back on good old No Record Co.
NoRecordCo
CD
$12.25

RV Paintings
Trinity Rivers
PS, US A suite of 3 nocturnal jams, way heavy on the hypnotic vibe. Wine glasses, holographic guitar circles & skittery drum lines unite to form a fantasy world- but not in color - all black & white w/smears of metallic sliver. This is by far one of the most beautiful & totally dark audio documents out of the STARVING WEIRDOS camp. LIMITED TO 500
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Saturday Knights
Mingle
PS, US Three-piece hip-hop/trailer park pop-punk band debut their genre-busting full length. They present a dash os psych, Afro-funk, old school style & a seductive collaboration with the DAP-KINGS. Kim Thayil (SOUNDGARDEN) spazzes out on guitar on the mesmerizing rock anthem "I Go" while Nirvana producer JACK ENDINO plays drums on a pumped up new mix of underground radio hit "45."
LightInTheAttic
CD
$12.50

Saturday Looks Good To Me
NO
PS, US MIchigan's finest indie pop collective continue their tradition of one-off limited run singles on keyboardist Scott Sellwood's tiny Pedal Bark Records. 2 EXCLUSIVE, UNRELEASED songs recorded in Stockholm. The fuzz-guitar dominated "No Reaction," sung clear as a bell by vocalist Betty Marie Barnes over hand-claps and roaring B-3 organ, is the unruly younger sibling to the understated live favorite, "No Reception," a static-addled call and response indictment of impersonal technology.
PedalBark-004
45
$6.00

Schaefer, Janek
Extended Play [Triptych for the child survivors of war and conflict]
PS, US LIMITED EDITION 600. LINE is proud to release the latest audio work from British composer and installation artist Janek Schaefer based on his installation of the same title. Installation Reviews: "a piece to return to again and again... haunting and lulling" [The Wire, UK] "so inspirational, and in many ways very spiritual" [Gerry Turvey] "I was so deeply touched by your piece" [Mandeep Kaur Samra] Red is the colour of Life, of Death, and of Love. Scarlett, my first child, was born in 2005, and since then I have been very aware of how lucky we all are. I have been constantly comparing this to the fact that my mother was born in Warsaw in 1942 - the epicenter of World War II. How opposite can two beginnings be? This inspired me to produce the Extended Play installation, which continuously and positively celebrates hope and new beginnings, for child survivors in all situations around the world. The original idea for the composition, came from learning about the 'Jodoform' system of secret musical messages, that were broadcast by the BBC Service, during music they played was given a particular meaning, which was interpreted by Polish Underground. Discovered from the original Jodoform log book, that the lovely Polish folk song 'Tango Lyczakowskie', was broadcast on the day my mother was born. The song describes how children in 1918, had been forced to take up arms, in defense of their town. From this tune, chose a short rising musical phrase, and with my arranger Michael Jennings, developed a ten-minute score. Each of the three solo parts was then recorded separately, edited, and cut onto vinyl. In the gallery, 3 x Cello EP's, 3 x Piano EP's, and 3 x Violin EP''s are played at 33, 45, or 78rpm using nine retro record players. These play continuously, and each was modified to stop playing briefly in response to the audience moving around the exhibition. This has the effect of changing and extending the composition, so that it is never the same again.
Line-036
CD
$12.25

Sigur Ros
Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust
PS, US Inspired by the unfettered feeling of the acoustic performances filmed during Heima, Sigur Rós adopted a looser approach in creating their fifth album Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust. The album consequently is fresher and more human than anything they've previously recorded. Rough edges, cracked notes, and the sound of fingers on strings are audible resulting in tracks (e.g. "Íllgresi") that prove to be the band's sparsest and most affecting work to date. Worry not though, plenty of electric guitar can be heard throughout the album ensuring Sigur Rós' commitment to challenging sonic limitations. Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust is truly a groundbreaking album for Sigur Rós. It's the first time they've attempted to write, record, mix, release and support (by touring) an album in the same year. Notoriously known for their laborious writing/recording style and their Icelandic
roots, Sigur Rós decided to record an album outside of Iceland for the first time. Recording, mixing and mastering sessions took place in such un-Reykjavik cities as New York (Sear Sound and Sterling Sound), London (Abbey Road and Assault & Battery) and Havana. The result is pretty much their "leave home" album, the anti-Heima. The opening track, "Gobbledigook", is a manifesto setter with its shifting/no time signature. On the last track, "All Alright", Sigur Rós find themselves singing a song solely in English for the first time. The seventh track, "Ára Bátur", was performed with a full orchestra and the London Oratory Boys Choir. This was recorded in one take with no overdubs and the result was 90 people playing at once and just one perfect take. This is their first album working with Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, PJ Harvey) and the first since their debut to not be recorded with Ken Thomas. It was a true co-production, one that found Sigur Rós breaking out of old molds/habits. The cover artwork is a photo taken from a flyer for Ryan McGinley's most recent photo exhibition in NYC, "I Know Where the Summer Goes", and the image captures perfectly the spirit of the album, one of free-spirited happiness and exploration.
XLRecordings
CD
$9.25

Sisters
Self-Titled [cassette tape]
PS, US Brought to you by ultra-noiseniks A Place To Bury Strangers, who have started their own label to showcase the freaking sonics of their peers. What sort of audio megatonnage does the Loudest Band in NYC sign to their imprint? DBA describes it thusly: 2 NEW KIDS EX NEW SCHOOL PLAYING WICKED BAD ASS BREAK BEATS WITH GOOD HOOKS AND NOT MUCH HONKY TONK. MATT CONBOY AND AARON PFANNEBACKER KICK OUT 7 SONGS OF MINDBENDEDNESS. RECORDED BY OLIVER ACKERMANN AT DBA.
DeathByAudio-001
CASS
$7.00

Six By Seven
Left Luggage at the Perevil Hotel
PS, US
SaturdayNight
CD
$14.50

Smith, Steven R.
Anchorite
PS, US Reissue of the dazzling jewel, originally released in 2006 on Important Records as a limited run LP in their ongoing Arts & Crafts Series. Performed live to 2 track w/the aide of tape loops & prerecorded takes, the music maintains a drifting, painterly quality that easily evokes the American west as much as the European east which Smith so lovingly mines for his HALA STRANA recordings. Sepia toned & tinged w/ a luminous distortion, The Anchorite, as the name suggests, is reserved, pulled back & solemn, some kind of hermetic prayer for the end of the world. LIMITED TO 500.
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Starving Weirdos
Harry Smith
PS, US The 1st vinyl side from these Northern California mushroom farmers is a real doozy. A live soundtrack to the silent psychedelic films of American hero Harry Smith, this 1 sided LP is more free drift than free jazz - taking off from a shot in the dark & never touching ground again.
RootStrata
LP
$10.00

Sweet Cobra
Forever
PS, US A gritty, disgruntled ball of stoner rock frustration from a group of hardcore guys w/ heavy hearts embracing their late 70's groove rock influences to the fullest. W/a truly unique approach to the genre, these tormented tracks are menacing, introspective & engagine simultaneously. The mix of crusty hardcore, d-beat & riff heavy rock draw comparisons to His Hero is Gone, Helmet, & Mastodon. RIYL: Sword, High on Fire, Crowbar.
MetalBlade/Blackmarket
CD
$13.00

Taiga Remains
Ribbons of Dust
PS, US Although originally conceived as stand-alone pieces, the 4 tracks that make up this hour long disc can easily be seen as 1 continuous meditation on total delay emptiness as channeled through the electric 6-string drone worship of Flying Saucer Attack & Andrew Chalk. These verses seem to have been written during heavy snowed in nights that lapsed into early morning. Vibrating, soothing, disturbing, & completely built for headphone trips to the stratosphere. LIMITED TO 300
RootStrata
CD
$13.25

Triffids, The
The Black Swan [expanded re-issue, import]
PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. The Black Swan has always been the album that divided Triffids fans - it was an eclectic mix of styles at the time and, though this seems a little less unusual these days, it's still mighty eclectic. Restored to the album Dave and the band had hoped against hope for in 1989 by the addition of 5 songs left out back then - and an encore. Accompanied by a bonus disc of demos and unreleased material. The original album remastered and expanded, 36 tracks in total!
Domino
DCD
$22.50

Triffids, The
Treeless Plain [expanded re-issue, import]
PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. Treeless Plain was recorded in a dozen midnight to dawn sessions with a talented but green engineer, Nick Mainsbridge some 25 years ago. Legend has it that the time left to mix all tracks was 2 hours. Fortunately the 24 track masters were retained and we were able to commission a brand new mix from the now considerably less green Mr Mainsbridge. Wow springs to mind. The original album (plus extra tracks from the same sessions) remixed by the original engineer Mainsbridge, remastered and further expanded with live tracks.
Domino
CD
$20.50

Triffids, The
Beautiful Waste: Mini Masterpieces from The Triffids 1982 to 1985 [import]
PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. The Triffids recorded a number of works that were less than full length but far from fully formed. They've grouped a number of these under the title Beautiful Waste... Most of the material is heard here for the first time on CD. Included are Raining Pleasure, Lawson Square Infirmary and the Field Of Glass EP. To round off the set we've included the title track and a smash hit single that never was - Dear Miss Lonelyhearts and Native Bride.
Domino
CD
$20.50

Tubes, The
Goin Down The Tubes
PS, UK Reissue of this classic compilation, taken from the Tubes' golden period during their time with A&M records in the late 1970's. This double CD takes from all their best-loved albums and includes the entire remote control album that was released in 1979, produced by Todd Rundgren. The CD booklet features a UK discography, sleeve notes and lyrics to the singles included on the album. Also many of the band's brilliant and visually striking album images are featured throughout the booklet. The CD features 5 of the band's best known singles 'White Punks On Dope', 'Don't Touch Me There', 'Prime Time', 'TV is King' and 'Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)'. The Tubes created a unique blend of tongue in cheek theatrical rock that found a niche within the whole punk/new wave movement of the mid-late 70's. They built a huge reputation for their outrageously extravagant live shows, performing at Knebworth festival and a record breaking run at the old Hammersmith Odeon. The Tubes are still working today.
CherryRed-363
CD
$15.50

Vampire Weekend
Oxford Comma b/w Walcott (Insane Mix)
PS, US Limited edition. Multiple Little Jon and Crunk mentions.
XL
45
$3.75

Various
In-Kraut Vol. 3 (3XCD)
PS, US Guten Tag! Willkommen to the 3rd & final installment of The In-Kraut. Once again, the Marina label takes you on a deep trip into the funky musical spheres of 1960s & 1970s Germany - an undiscovered universe full of Hammond-heavy grooves, tight big band arrangements & fuzz guitar-enhanced dancefloor nuggets. Dip into a motherlode of 20 rare soul, beat, now sound, mod, jazz & soundtrack gems.
Marina
3XCD
$18.00

Various
Fun From None: Live from the No Fun Fest 2004 & 2005 (2XDVD)
PS, US This is a DVD document of crazed live actions of sound pirates doing a log clog of frequency jam well outside the regular FM beamed crap that pollutes this stuffed melon hellhole: Battleship Earth. Includes footage from all walks of life... some you may
have heard, some not, but LOAD promises to be your guide through the noisy underworld of exciting new sounds so you can liven up the next weenie roast with your definitive talk on some off-road soundz happening outside of the worlds of music as we know of it. Featuring: To Live and Shave in L.A., Kim Gordon and the Sweet Ride, Carlos Giffoni/Dylan Nyoukis, Wolf Eyes. Hair Police, Double Leopards, Lee Renaldo/Roger Miller/William Hooker, Nautical Almanac, Sixteen Bitch Pileup, Giffoni's Death Unit, Borbetomagus, Heathen Shame, Jazkamer, Magic Markers, Monotract, Nihilist Assault Group, Macronympha & Prurient.
Load
DVD
$17.00

Velvet Underground
S-T
PS, US Following the departure of John Cale in '68, & the addition of Doug Yule on bass, they released this in '69. More subdued & lyrically compassionate than the first 2 records it is nonetheless equally powerful & many consider "The Couch Album" to be their finest work.
4MenWithBeards
LP
$16.75

Velvet Underground
White Light/White Heat
PS, US From the amphetamine fueled, & inspired, opening of the title track to the the 17 min. assault that is "Sister Ray" this hardly lets up for a second, w/ the haunting "Here She Comes Now" being the album's only mellowing moment. One of the most difficult, challenging, & ultimately beautiful
pop records of all time.
4MenWithBeards
LP
$16.75

Velvet Underground & Nico
S-T
PS, US Quite possibly the most influential rock album of all time, despite its initial lackluster sales. This is one of the most varied, yet coherent, records in the whole pop spectrum & it was nothing short of a revelation in the field of by the numbers psych & folk rock that was the norm in 1967. This is an all-time classic whose influence & power still can not be denied.
4MenWithBeards
LP
$16.75

Venetian Snares
Detrimentalist
PS, US Their latest is really a roots record, revisiting jungle when it was more about energy & experimentation than a strict formula. The days before they took out all the good bits between the kicks & the snares! W/ more & more snares between the snares from Snares, this is jungle at its most invigorating! Over 20 people were
harmed in the creation of this record!
PlanetMu
CD
$16.00

Viktor Vaughn
Raedawn
PS, US 1st release in the Powerful Beacon series teams up MF DOOM w/ Swedish-Chinese producer Kaman Leung, who made abstract electronic hip-hop beats for the past decade. After a trilogy series of EPs for his own Lacerated. This project aims to reintroduce hip hop classics by having them remixed by contemporary producers to provoke the next generation of hip hop artists.
TakeshiBrothers
45
$5.25

Vivian Girls
Wild Eyes" b/w "My Baby Wants Me Dead
PS, US When we first heard this single most of the folks in our corner of the office were like: "Oh shit, this is going to be huge!" The more I think about it the more I think that might be an understatement. This is a really great record that will appeal equally to the indie kids and the punks. If these girls want it, the world could be their's. Essential purchase.
PlaysWithDolls
45
$4.50

Watson Twins, The
Fire Songs
PS, US New album from mysterious Jenny Lewis collaborators. Fire Songs is the full-length debut by identical twins Chandra and Leigh, AKA The Watson Twins. Gaining fans in the indie-rock, folk and alternative-country music scenes, The Watson Twins - whose visual presence equals their vocal presence - can't be easily categorized. Their music is an evocative approach to warm, familiar sounds, which intrigue and enchant. The Kentucky-born duo count folk, gospel, blues and country as early influences. Fire Songs was produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda (members from various incarnations of Sebadoh, Earlimart, Everest and Folk Implosion) and is the follow-up to The Watson Twins' self-released and critically acclaimed Southern Manners EP from 2006. The Twins came to prominence adding their graceful country soul and haunting vocals to the Jenny Lewis with The Waton Twins project Rabbit Fur Coat.
Vanguard
CD
$15.00

Zelienople
Stone Academy
PS, US Cracked song poems from a basement in Chicago w/ no lights on. Acoustic improvisations that have as much in common w/ Thuja as they do the late period work of Talk Talk. Slowly drifting guitar tones run head first into blown out harmonium drones & the broken edges of homemade instruments. These songs aren't drifting as much as they are lost at sea. LIMITED TO 300
RootStrata
LP
$16.75

Zombie Zombie
Land For Renegades
PS, US This project is lead by 2 people, Etienne Jaumet & Cosmicneman (HERMAN DUNE) using sound & rhythm to explore the feeling of fear growing deep inside of you. Listening to their music, you will go through different emotional stages, especially when they play w/ the analog effects of instruments like the Theremin, keyboards, or space echo tape-delay pedal. RIYL: Goblin, Suicide, Raymond Scott, Silver Apples or Can.
Versatile France
CD
$18.00

Forthcoming Releases

1900s, The
Everybody's Got A Collection (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY?)
NO PS, US New 7" vinyl phonograph single from Chicago psych-pop troupe, featuring two non-album tracks. White wax, black jacket, real posh.
Parasol-039
45
$3.50

Abe Vigoda
Skeleton (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US This is a twisted joy ride through the four boys' private party. Soothing parts that remind you of Captain Beefheart & My Bloody Valentine, or some punk w/ a haunting reggaeton pulse that makes you move. When the record is done after a little more than 30 mins., you are left feeling that there is something they are trying to tell you, on second listen it smacks you in the face.
PostPresentMedium
CD
$11.50

Action Biker
Hesperian Puisto (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, SWEDEN It really is time for Action Biker's first solo album! It has now been six years since she emerged as an artist doing fun and popular live shows and releasing CD-R's in the indie pop scene of Gothenburg, Sweden, which included people like Jens Lekman and The Honeydrips. Since then, Sarah Nyberg Pergament has been involved in other projects, such as Flow Flux Clan, Kissing Mirrors and The Dreamers, whose record "Day For Night" has received great acclaim from different places around the world. Over the years, Sarah has also performed lots of Action Biker shows (some, as an opening act for Le Tigre and The Embassy), contributed to recordings with Lars Blek (The Field), Differnet and The Honeydrips, and all this time, new recordings with Action Biker have popped up on compilations and singles. In brief, when "Hesperian Puisto" finally is released, it means the début of someone with a lot of experienceŠ The record is named after the Hesperian park in Helsinki, Finland, where Sarah lived for a while. She describes her music as baroque on synthesizers. It is pop music built on complex naivety - altogether very accessible music with distinct vocals and a crispy, sweet, analogue sound. Two great-looking videos are also included on the CD. References and Influences: Young Marble Giants, Broadcast, Dislocation Dance, Moondog, Virna Lindt, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Antena, Francoise Hardy, Saint Etienne, Brian Eno, Ghost Box, Stereolab, Fred Astaire, Maurice Ravel, ESG, Komeda, Cluster, Flying Lizards, Syd Barrett, The Passions, St Christopher, John Barry, Can, Human League, Colleen, Marine Girls, Eric Dolphy, Telex, George Delerue, The Wake, Kraftwerk, Lori & The Chameleons, Differnet.
FriendlyNoise-69
CD
$13.50

Alkaline Trio
Agony & Irony (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, US New album.
Epic
CD
$16.00

Architecture In Helsinki
Like it or Not EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US The Australian sextet is back with their 3rd single from their critically lauded new album Places Like This. The band has been on a tear since the album's release in fall of 2007, selling over 25,000 copies in the US in under a year. On top of that, they made their debut on the Billboard charts in the first week of release, peaked at #3 on the CMJ Top 200, and sold out several clubs nationwide on their fall 2007 tour. With the Like It or Not EP, the band finally records "One Heavy February" and "Beef in Box," which are two long-time crowd favorites from their live shows, to accompany the single version of "Like It or Not". To top it off there is a "Like It or Not" remix by one of 2008 biggest buzz bands, El Guincho.
Polyvinyl-157
CD5
$7.25

Architecture In Helsinki
Like it or Not EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Polyvinyl
12
$7.25

Barzelay, Eef
Lose Big (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 17TH)
PS, US New solo album from founder and creative force of the much-loved alt-country combo Clem Snide and noted film score composer.
429Records
CD
$14.25

Bauhaus
Burning From The Inside (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US 4th release, originally released in 1983, this managed to succeed despite massive setbacks & feat. some of the strongest performances of the band's career, w/ inspired work from Murphy when he was able to return to recording, & the 1st lead vocal performances from bandmates Daniel Ash & David J.
4MenwithBeards
LP
$16.75

Bauhaus
Sky's Gone Out (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US 3rd full length, originally released is 1982, & their 1st for A&M in States (in the UK it was released on Beggars Banquet). Opening w/ a shredding run through the Brian Eno track "Third Uncle", feat. some of Daniel Ash's most thrilling guitar work & Peter Murphy's strongest lyrical content yet.
4MenwithBeards
LP
$16.75

Beck
Modern Guilt (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US 10th studio album co-produced by DANGER MOUSE. The hit track "Chemtrails" is a genre-bending tour de force that showcases their shared affection for late '60s psych-pop. Hooray.
Interscope
CD
$16.25

Black Sun Ensemble
Across the Sea of Id: The Way to Eden (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Quite possibly the final BSE release after an illustrious career of nearly 25 years. It marks a return to the beloved semi-acoustic style of their first few releases, and also - due to public demand! - contains no vocals. It is a mixture of new readings of past tracks & new compositions. The new material offers a singular, dreamy vision of BSE's potentially final works. The two title tracks, Across the Sea of Id and Eden Song, are reflective, yet hallucinatory explorations into Jesus Acedo's unique compositional & melodic sensibility. While Angel de la Guardia has a refined yet explosive rock swagger, it is balanced by the meditation Perelandra & La Paz. The CD also contains a video of the band performing the signature BSE piece "Dove of the Desert"
CameraObscura
CD
$14.00

Blurt
The Factory Recordings (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, UK 12 tracks. LTM is pleased to present an archive CD of recordings made in for the legendary Factory Records label by cult band Blurt, the unclassifiable punk-jazz trio led by Ted Milton. Formed in Stroud in 1979, Blurt consisted of Ted Milton (sax, vocals), brother Jake Milton (drums) and guitarist Pete Creese. Ted had already attracted the attention of Factory founder Tony Wilson as a puppeteer (!), and were invited to join the label. Blurt performed at several Factory showcase gigs in London between April and August 1980, and recorded one side of the double compilation album A Factory Quartet (FACT 24). Although their anarchic shows and music drew rave reviews, Blurt were frustrated by delays in releasing their Factory recording, and the last minute loss of a Factory tour of Europe in October. A live album, Live In Berlin, was recorded in December 1980 and scheduled for release as a 10" on Factory Benelux, but canceled after Blurt annoyed Wilson by comparing the Factory label to lifestyle boutique Habitat. The set was subsequently released as In Berlin on Armageddon, its memorable cover featuring a photograph of a pile of pink rubbish sacks. Digitally remastered, The Factory Recordings combines all tracks from A Factory Quartet and In Berlin, including Blurt favorites My Mother Was a Friend of an Enemy of the People, Ubu, Puppeteers of the World Unite and Cherry Blossom Polish. The booklet features archive images and detailed sleevenotes. Ted Milton and Blurt still perform regularly in both Britain and Europe, and remain an undervalued national treasure.
LTM-2526
CD
$17.00

Bragg, Billy
Mr. Love & Justice (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Anti
LP
$15.50

Briggs, Anne
Time Has Come (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US Originally released in 1971. This album feat. many self-penned numbers as well as a few contemporary covers w/ Briggs playing guitar & bouzouki. Briggs only released two albums & a handful of singles/EPs before retiring from the music business making this reissue an important document of the British folk revival.
4MenwithBeards
LP
$16.75

Briggs, Anne
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US Originally released in 1971. She was a huge influence on the entire British folk-rock movement, especially other female singers such as Sandy Denny, Jacqui McShee, & Maddy Prior. This album is a strong collection of traditional folk songs & original material & one of the most important releases of the British folk revival.
4MenwithBeards
LP
$16.75

Briggs, Anne
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US Thankfully this, her first & strongest record, reissued for the first time w/ the original cover. On CD
Water
CD
$14.25

British Sea Power
Open Season (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$14.00

British Sea Power
The Decline Of British Sea Power (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US REPRESS!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$17.50

Brown Bird
Bottom of the Sea (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, US Dark Americana trio have brought subtly disturbing lyrics dressed in soothing harmonies to those who will listen since 2003. Their sound ranges from simple sea-shanty style folk to complex counterpoints with an Eastern European flavor. Their influences of indie, classical, and old american hymns rise and fall within their songs like whitecaps on a dark and stormy sea. For fans of John Prine, Dirty Three, and Low.
PeapodRecordings
CD
$10.50

Buffalo Killers
Let It Ride (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Drawing comparisons in sound to Blue Cheer, Cream, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Mountain & the Allman Brothers Band, the trio released their self-titled debut in 2007 to critical raves. "Let it Ride" is an album deeply rooted in their signature 60s psychedelic & 70s blues rock inspired sound.
Alive
CD
$13.50

California Oranges
Imperial Hearts (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Our Sacramento, CA indie-pop all stars return with a gem of a pop/rock album full of hooky choruses, call and response guitars and a super tight power-pop rhythm section. A pow-pow-powerful good good feeling! Just as you'd expect from this seasoned music family. Bask in the summer sun with the fourth album from the golden state's California Oranges and a healthy dose of the sunshine power pop they're known for. Underlying the power is a healthy dose of pop: Delicately concocted, contemplative songs exploring life's ups and downs. The quintet has hit their stride on Imperial Hearts. The record features the same line up as their 2005 release Souvenirs: John Conley (Holiday Flyer), Verna Brock (Rocketship, Beanpole, Holiday Flyer, Sinking Ships), Ross Levine (Sinking Ships), Katie Haley (Holiday Flyer, Sinking Ships), and Matt Levine (Sinking Ships). The album was jointly produced by the California Oranges and Dana Gumbiner (Night Night, Deathray). Imperial Hearts was mixed by long time friend of the band, producer/engineer, Eric Stenman (Saves the Day, The Comas, The Cab). The California Oranges construct songs filled with, "soaring boy/girl harmonies, rapid-fire licks of squeaky clean and buzz saw dirty guitar work, consistently up-tempo beats, and melodies that would make tone deaf kitten haters want to sing along" --Popmatters. "Power pop has rarely sounded as sweet." --Treblezine. TRACK LIST: 1. Brand New Spine, 2. We've Got Time, 3. Travel Writer, 4. Anywhere USA, 5. I Still Hold On, 6. Silver Shoes, 7. Feel Better, 8. Waiting Is Slow, 9. I Told Grace, 10. Matter Of Consequence, 11. I Won't Let You Back In, 12. When I Sleep.
Darla-193
CD
$12.25

Canadians
A Sky With No Stars (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Canadians' debut album A Sky With No Stars showcases this band's great ability to play catchy indie-pop anthems that are unforgettable & timeless.
Ghost
CD
$16.00

Carr, Derek
The Digital Space Race (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH)
PS, IRELAND Derek Carr is one of Ireland's unsung heroes of soulful techno. Derek has been making music for almost 2 decades now (if you include his early experiments as a 14 year old with a Casio sampler). Following many releases over the past 7 years on a wide variety of electronic labels now comes his anticipated debut album for Psychonavigation Records.. 'The Digital Space Race' compiles ten tracks of sublime electronic music that can be enjoyed equally in the stoned privacy of your home or on the dance floor. For fans of John Beltran,B12,The Black Dog, Carl Craig... this is an essential record.
Psychonavigation-025
CD
$15.50

Centromatic/South San Gabriel
Dual Hawks (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Keeping track of the distinctions between Centro-matic and South San Gabriel could be a full-time effort, if one were so inclined. Based in Denton, Texas, Centro-matic once titled an album South San Gabriel Songs/Music, only to give a splinter faction of the participating musicians-meaning Centro-matic and more friends-the name South San Gabriel and release that album in Europe under the new band name. South San Gabriel includes the four core members of Centro-matic, plus additional members, but we'll get to that shortly. You might be inclined to say that Centro-matic material tends to be more rockin', with SSG its mellow, literary counterpart, and Will Johnson's solo material as...well...usually (how shall I put this?) skinny-dipping in the abyss-but it would be a gross oversimplification. Each of these projects shares all of the aforementioned respective qualities and more. What is distinctive about the release of Dual Hawks is that we get the chance to hear side-by-side the various ways in which Centro-matic and South San Gabriel complement and play off of each other-sort of the full-length equivalent of a split single.
Misra
DCD
$16.25

Chap
Mega Breakfast (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, US They've become known & loved for their inimitable pop/improv/disco/rock-with-strings sound & a furiously rocking live show, complete w/ dance routines. It's the sound of the search for a heart of gold in a world gone cold. It deals w/ sex issues, depression & classic economics. It's all infectious, blistering pop music, but all the while something is deliciously wrong here, making for what is sure to be one of the most intriguing releases of 2008.
GhostlyInternational
CD
$12.75

CocoRosie
God Has A Voice, She Speaks The Truth (Picture disc vinyl) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US With a springtime dance floor sound, CocoRosie narrates a suicide story that takes place in a tender and elated moment of innocence, focusing on releasing and returning to Mother Nature. Limited, one time pressing. Picture disc vinyl with art by Bianca, in a clear plastic sleeve.
Touch&Go
45
$6.25

CSS
Donkey (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Subpop
LP
$12.50

CSS
Donkey (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Brazil's CSS release their follow-up to 2006's "Cansei de Ser Sexy" ("I got tired of being sexy"). They've toured worldwide a number of times with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ladytron, Klaxons, and Diplo, and played festivals from Coachella, Pitchfork, and Virgin to Reading, Benicassim, Roskilde, and beyond. "Donkey" is tough, street-ready, and recreates the frenetic energy of their live shows. Equal parts dance party, urban circus, and out-and-out chaos.
Subpop
CD
$12.50

Dalek / IfWhen
Dälek vs. Ifwhen (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US 180g 12" vinyl limited to 300. As diverse as hip-hop has ever been, think My Bloody Valentine, Tool & early Wu Tang combined with Massive Attack. As with all Claire's Echo releases, this release is LIMITED to just 300 copies worldwide -- 200 copies on 180-gram black vinyl.
Claire'sEcho-17
12
$12.00

Damon & Naomi
More Sad Hits [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US This remastered reissue of their 1st album- which was created as a swan song response to the dissolution of Galaxie 500, this was recorded w/ Galaxie producer Mark Kramer, & is just as cutting a reaction to the sinister allure of fame as it was when released back in 1992. The album was so strong, that a presumed one-off led to a long relationship w/ Sub Pop Records, who offered to put out future releases after hearing what the duo could accomplish on their own.
20/20/20
CD
$10.00

Damon & Naomi
More Sad Hits [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
20/20/20
LP
$14.25

Davila 666
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US Over the past 2 yrs, they have amassed a large local following & their shows have a reputation as must-see spectaculars. A set functions almost like a theatrical event, as the band presents a thematic environment in which viewers are called to interact w/ props & exotic dancers. Their sound is the combination of obvious rock 'n' roll classics like the Stones, Stooges, Velvets, & Dolls, along w/ less likely influences such as Mazzy Star, Li'l Wayne, & Plan B.
IntheRed
CD
$14.25

Davila 666
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
IntheRed
LP
$10.50

Dawn Chorus
Florida St. Serenade (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US 10 songs that crackle & sparkle with elements of indie pop, southern jangle pop, rock, & subtle hints of shoegaze. Recorded by Brian Paulson (Beck, Wilco, Superchunk)
FracturedDiscs
CD
$10.50

Dead End Armory
Hope You're Good (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, US 4 piece rock band that's equal parts Texas-style indie rock and New England wintercore. Their sound ranges from spare, solemn songs that bring to mind The Red House Painters, early Low, to the cacophonous noise of "Sister" era Sonic Youth or classic Crazy Horse. "The vocals are a perfect match for the sonic scenes behind them, whether it's driving, straight-ahead rock or a field of sparse cymbal tings and snare cracks with ghostly guitar whines in the distance" - The Bollard
PeapodRecordings
CD
$10.50

Dr. Dog
Fate (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
ParkTheVan
LP
$15.50

Dr. Dog
Fate (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Fate" sees the Philadelphia-based quintet filtering the gamut of American popular music into its own idiosyncratic brand of blue-eyed, dilated-pupil soul. As ever, Dr. Dog makes magic from an enduring pop palette of intricate harmonies, shape-shifting melodies, and ramshackle audio ingenuity - all presented through the band's slightly skewed and utterly individualistic outlook. Dr. Dog have toured with Wilco, Strokes, Raconteurs, Black Keys, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Magic Numbers, Cold War Kids, and more.
ParkTheVan
CD
$14.00

Dr. Dog
Easy Beat (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
ParkTheVan
LP
$12.50

Duchess and the Duke, The
She's The Duchess, He's The Duke (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US
HardlyArt
CD
$10.75

Duchess and the Duke, The
She's The Duchess, He's The Duke (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
HardlyArt
LP
$10.75

Durutti Column, The
Treatise on the Steppenwolf OST (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, UK LTM is proud to announce the release of the very first soundtrack recording by The Durutti Column, the legendary Factory Records ensemble formed and fronted by virtuoso guitarist/composer Vini Reilly. Treatise on the Steppenwolf is the soundtrack to the performance piece of the same name by experimental theatre group 12 Stars, written and directed by Gerard McInulty, first staged in Glasgow in May 2003. Freely adapted from the celebrated counter-culture novel by Hermann Hesse, the performance is a portrait a divided character in a state of ongoing conflict. Previously unreleased, the soundtrack CD combines the original studio recordings of the 12 pieces performed by The Durutti Column during the Glasgow run, as well as two bonus live tracks recorded at the event, one featuring spoken-word narrative by cast member Carolyn Allen. The attractive booklet for this 60 minute digital re-master includes background notes, and images from the Glasgow performance in May 2003. Artist biography: Manchester native Vini Reilly formed The Durutti Column in 1978, recording his debut album The Return of the Durutti Column the following year with producer Martin Hannett, a set of delicate instrumental tracks housed in an abrasive sandpaper sleeve. Subsequent landmark albums include LC (1981), Without Mercy (1984), The Guitar & Other Machines (1987), Sex & Death (1993), Fidelity (1996) and Someone Else's Party (2003). A prolific recording artist in his own right (usually with drummer Bruce Mitchell), Reilly has also guested on records by Morrissey, Olive and Holly Johnson. For many years the group sawas managed by the late Anthony H. Wilson, founder of Factory Records.
LTM-2518
CD
$17.00

Engine Down
From Beginning to End (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US After nearly a decade of making music, the group chose to play 1 final tour in the US, which is chronicled on this DVD. Contains over 3 hours of content, including a documentary, their entire last show, rare & unreleased tracks, music videos & photo galleries.
Lovitt
DVD
$15.75

Fallen Leaves, The
It's Too Late Now (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, UK From defining Subway Sect to first & last word in garage punk Rob Symmons is back with The Fallen Leaves. London's very own group THE FALLEN LEAVES was formed in 2004 by Rob Green (Rob built himself a reputation singing at Bernie Rhodes' "Club Left" and by performing with Vic Godard's Subway Sect, notably supporting Siouxsie & The Banshees at the Music Machine in '80), and by original '76-'78 Subway Sect guitarist/founding member Rob Symmons whose distinctive discordant, stinging guitar sound was one of the defining features of the original Subway Sect which he formed with best friend Godard. Memorably Subway Sect's debut gig was at the now historic "100 Club Punk Rock Festival" in Sept '76 where they kicked off the first night, followed by their heroes the Sex Pistols, and The Clash. Subway Sect turned out to be one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the festival. Their first single "Nobody's Scared" was released in Mar '78, but unfortunately for Symmons by the time second single "Ambition" came out (Dec '78) Bernie Rhodes (manager of both Subway Sect and The Clash) had persuaded Vic Godard to sack the rest of band, and then somehow lost the band's original album recordings. "Ambition" went straight to the top of the indie charts selling 20,000 copies in a week and stayed there for nine weeks. Symmons' amazingly didn't play guitar again until he and long time friend Green formed The Fallen Leaves. Symmons & Green share a love of 60's garage music, and ever-so stylish vintage suits. THE FALLEN LEAVES' recordings are alive, heated and humming - preferring as they do to use vintage valve amps & mics, and recording live with no overdubs and minimal technology. They hark back to DIY punk days and concentrate on delivering impressive songs and performances.
Parliament-003
CD
$17.75

Faraquet
Anthology 1997-1998 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US Began as a side project featuring SMART WENT CRAZY members DEVIN OCAMPO & JEFF BOSWELL. This is the re-issue of songs they had recorded for various singles & split releases. All songs have been re-mixed by DEVIN OCAMPO & re-mastered by CHAD CLARK.
Dischord
CD
$10.75

Faraquet
Anthology 1997-1998 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Includes MP3's.
Dischord
LP
$11.00

Fiery Furnaces
Blueberry Boat (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$17.50

Fiery Furnaces
EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$14.00

Fiery Furnaces
Gallowsbird's Bark (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US REPRESS!!!
RoughTrade-83226
LP
$17.50

Fonda 500
Je M'Appelle Stereo (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, UK Since their critically acclaimed album '8 track sound system', back in 2000, Fonda 500 have pre-empted musical styles and scenes, and released several influential yet highly individual albums. Their long-awaited forthcoming release, four long years in the making, is 'je m'appelle stereo' and takes the Fonda magic to a new level, this time gifting us with a true timeless classic, full of wonderment, love, humour and audacious twists and turns brimming with northern swagger. Free from gimmicks and trends, but like nothing before it 'je m'appelle stereo' will both electrify the body and warm the soul. Album is on worldwide release and the UK release will see features and reviews in the following papers - Guardian, Mojo, NME, Independent, GQ, Observer music monthly, Playmusic, The Times, Uncut, Time out. Radio : already started for download single 'electronique bee 101' and extensive national tour to follow, following recent touring with Athlete. Tracklisting is: 01. Music Should Always Be Played By The Hands Of The Animals 02. Je m'appelle Stereo 03. Electronique Bee 101 04. Jenny #1 05. Meet The Bear 06. Start Of The Song 07. I Heart Stereo 08. Everything Is Connected 09. Come Alight10. The Sound Sounds Warmer When The Sound Is Shared With You 11. Push Button Skillz 12. Silver Sounds 13. Super Dots & Lights 14.
And Sleep...
RecordMountain-001
CD
$17.75

Fucked Up
Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Matador
LP
$8.75

Fucked Up
Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Last year's limited edition 12-inch "Year Of The Pig", released on the Brooklyn label What's Your Rupture? is now available through Matador in three formats: 12-inch EP with download coupon and the two original tracks ("Year Of The Pig" and "Black Hats"); 7-inch single with "Year Of The Pig" edit and "Mustaa Lunta" with a special sleeve; CD EP with eight tracks - all the above songs plus two edits and B-sides of UK and Japanese 7-inches. This is not comforting music, but it's utterly engrossing and honest. Fucked Up have broken out of the hardcore ghetto and have rewritten the rules of the game.
Matador
CD
$7.00

Fucked Up
Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US 7-inch single with "Year Of The Pig" edit and "Mustaa Lunta" with a special sleeve.
Matador
45
$3.50

Gallon Drunk
Fire Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US The first new studio album since 1996's "In The Long Still Night", "Fire Music" distills Gallon Drunk's disparate influences to create a colorful absorbing & mature collection of songs.
SweetNothing
CD
$14.50

Great Northwest
Widespread Reign of... (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US The 13 track album brims over with lush soundscapes; ambient modulations, pop melodies & slowcore pacing coalesce seamlessly throughout the record. Lavish & haunting vocals woven with Brian's savvy wordplay complete the sonically induced mind altering experience. After the mixing session, Coates said warmly, "there's guitar, there's bass, there's drums, there's trombone, there's Leslie speakers, practice amps, Jew's Harps, drum loops, tambourines, ebows, harmonicas, pie tins, there's thought, there's love"
Kora
CD
$11.25

Heaviness
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, US This Swedish band's own brand of mayhem pop has been very well received in the neo-shoegaze camp. Electric violin, driving drums, flowing guitar, & bittersweet vocals forge a path through a forest of anxiety, longing & oppression. The songs strike you down w/their brute force only to lift you up w/the beauty of their melodies. Special Japanese issue featuring a bonus track/new artwork.
Quince
CD
$13.75

Hold Steady
Stay Positive (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US Fourth release from Brookyn by way of Minneapolis group. Singer Craig Finn defines the album, musically and lyrically, about the attempt to age gracefully. Incorportating harpsichord, banjo and talk box finds a more musical focus to their literate, anthemic songwriting.
Vagrant
CD
$15.00

Jandek
Ready For The House (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US The 1978 release of "Ready For the House", began one of the most compelling, disturbed & singular legacies in musical history. In the 30 years since this unique debut, Jandek has released 53 albums of mournful, atonal music that continues to defy classification & accessibility. This exact repress, heavyweight-vinyl edition is the first time "Ready For the House" has been available on vinyl for nearly 20 years, finally giving collectors and fans the opportunity to own one of the most peculiar, solitary & strangely magnetic records of all time.
Corwood
LP
$20.75

Jay Reatard
Singles 06-07 (ON SALE) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
US,PS VINYL VERSION. Double-LP housed in a beautiful gatefold sleeve
InTheRed-151
DLP
$15.50

Judys, The
Land Of Plenty [re-issue] (DELAYED, PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008)
PS, US First ever official release for The Judys last album, recorded but never released! In 1990, The Judy's set out to record a new album with a new Judy's sound. Featuring the lineup that had been established over a number of years the band, including Barbara Donaho (keyboards/guitars), Lee Malone (bass), and Darwin Keys (drums), set out to explore new horizons musically and thematically. Land of Plenty injected multi-layered keyboards and guitars, stacked vocals, a gospel choir, and even a bit of banjo into the band's palatte and sought to realize Bean's vision of a new Americana musical landscape. Broad in its scope and daring in its expansion of the band's definition of itself, Land of Plenty was shelved when the group disbanded before the CD's release. While a handful of copies have been given out, this is first time this long sought-after project has been available to the general public.
WastedTalent
CD
$15.00

Judys, The
Moo [re-issue] (DELAYED, PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008)
PS, US The original 'Moo' album finally re-issued on CD for the first time! CD sports seven bonus tracks, mainman David Bean's "Modomusic" EP. Released almost four years to the day after Washarama and following an eighteen month hiatus, The Judy's Moo album has a slightly more progressive sound: richer production values, fuller arrangements and thicker harmonies. As the band returned to the stage in 1985, this was the album that showed the band's maturity and development as songwriters and musicians. The twelve songs on Moo, laced with solid-state irony, well-placed cynicism and standard issue Judys' wit, show the band at the peak of their creativity and acted as a springboard for their live extravaganzas. The album was released with The Moo Tour - a month of live performances across the state which included giant cereal boxes, moving conveyer belts of milk cartons, and a dancing cow while the band donned milkman uniforms. Critically acclaimed and fan-revered, The Moo Album continues to be a milestone in Texas pop music.
WastedTalent
CD
$15.00

Landed
How Little Will It Take (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US Double disc compilation featuring a blown out bonus 3 inch bonus disc. On this release you get some compilation tracks, some new chapters in the band's history (the band has mutated into a breakcore booty crew with a mush mouthed grape ape singing!), a rerelease of the recently released "Time I Despise" 12", a 7 inch track & some sundry live material. Altogether a recommended affair for those looking at doing a little post graduate work on late 20th/early 21st century free range roving garbage rock of the highest order. Yes, they were contemporaries of many bands in Providence like Lighting Bolt, Arab on Radar & Six Finger Satellite. LIMITED TO 750
Load
DCD
$12.50

Lauten, Elodie
The Death of Don Juan (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US CD debut of this 1985 post-minimal landmark by Elodie Lauten. Lauten has been active in the downtown New York classical and punk scenes since moving from France in the 1970s. The Death of Don Juan is a breakthrough for its lyrical minimalism in combination with drama that actively engages a contemporary emotional experience. Originally self-produced and released as a small LP edition on her own label, it has been touted ever since by Kyle Gann, who adds notes to this edition, and was recently included on one of Alan Licht's Minimal Top Ten lists. Features performances by Arthur Russell and Peter Zummo.
UnseenWorlds-04
CD
$13.00

Libertines
Up The Bracket (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$13.25

Libertines
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
RoughTrade
LP
$13.25

Lindstrom
Where You Go I Go Too (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US Well known for his epic & ultra melodic disco, it might come as a surprise that this album only contains three long tracks,
with the opening track being almost 29 minutes long! But when you listen to this album, you hear that it is still very much Lindstrom... just more Lindstrom-- bigger, longer, more epic & more melodic. Lindstrom says, "I realized that working within 30 minutes instead of five minutes frames forced me to think very differently to what I was used to... when working on longer tracks, there's so much more time to develop different themes & to let them evolve"
SmalltownSupersound
CD
$14.50

Lustmord
Other (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Lustmord has been creeping out the music world since 1980, prior to joining industrial forefathers SPK. By the time he started scoring films like 1994's "The Crow", he'd already worked with English experimental luminaries Nurse With Wound, Current 93, and members of Coil. His latest collection of night terrors and Lynch-ian atmospherics features guest shots from Adam Jones (Tool), Aaron Turner (Isis), and Buzz Osborne (Melvins). "...heavily treated, producing thick drone textures that alternate between beautiful and scary" - All Music Guide.
HydraHead
CD
$12.50

M. Ward
Transfiguration Of Vincent (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Deluxe packaging & 180 gram audiophile quality vinyl. Available on LP for the first time! Ward's 3rd album that is clearly
progressive while simultaneously sounding regressive, feeling dusty w/ age, & manifesting a genius that is pure & untempered. His music defies description except to say it is coming from somewhere seeped in the early blues w/ a Neil Young overlay & the feel of country, blues, pop, & folk.
JealousButcher
LP
$12.50

Machine Fabriek & Stephen Vitiello
Box Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH)
PS, US Rutger and Stephen sort of accidentally met through e-mail. A simple note regarding an ordering question for a CD led to an enthusiastic e-mail conversation and climaxed in a musical collaboration. This all happened in a very short period, both musicians being very inspired by the concept of "exchange," as a means to cross space and time -- Rutger living in the Netherlands and Stephen in Virginia. Most of the time, when (electronic) musicians work together it's a matter of swapping digital files. In this case they decided to do something different and sent each other a box full of (mostly non-musical, or musically non-functional) objects and recordings, with the "assignment" to make music with those objects and all as source materials. As the titles tell, we're talking about an egg cutter, thumb piano, a broken kraakle box, rice, chocolate sprinkles, old cassette tapes, a broken 7" record, etcetera, etcetera. Both musicians made two of their own solo tracks with the box they received, and the last track was done together by Rutger adding sounds and processing to a piece started by Stephen. For Rutger/ Machinefabriek this is part of his most delicate work. For Stephen, it was a new and extremely enjoyable form of long-distance collaboration. Machinefabriek: Rutger Zuydervelt, better known as Machinefabriek, lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Started as Machinefabriek in 2004, he released 40+ small run home-made cdr's as well as work for Type Records, Lampse, Digitalis, Staalplaat (Mort Aux Vaches) and now 12K. A double remix cd was released in 2007, with interpetations by Alva Noto, Pita, Mitchell Akiyama, Xela, Gert-Jan Prins and many more. Collaborations (live or recording) include Steinbrüchel, Jasper TX, Wouter van Veldhoven, Simon Nabatov, Frans de Waard, Aaron Martin and Peter Broderick. Stephen Vitiello: Stephen Vitiello is a sound and media artist based in Richmond, VA. CD releases include Bright and Dusty Things (New Albion), Listening to Donald Judd (Sub Rosa) and Untitled/Exchange, a collaborative CD with Michael J. Schumacher (A Question of Re-Entry). Solo exhibitions of Vitiello's sound installations, photographs and drawings have been presented at The Project, NY, Museum 52, London, the Texas Gallery, Houston, TX and Diapason, NYC. Group exhibitions include the 2002 Whitney Biennial and the 2006 Biennial of Sydney. Over the last 18 years, Stephen has collaborated with numerous musicians and artists including Scanner, Pauline Oliveros, Andrew Deutsch, Julie Mehretu and Tony Oursler.
12K-1048
CD
$12.25

Melvins
Nude With Boots (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US It's 2008 and The Melvins are still called "family entertainment on another level." Almost 25 years, over 25 albums and still counting. The band still includes founding member King Buzzo and almost founding member Dale Crover, and they STILL have the Big Business guys Jared Warren and Coady Willis playing with them. This is extraordinary considering how hard it is for bass players and others to stick around the Melvins camp for more than two minutes. Everyone always loses their minds with or without drugs, but mostly with. They can't explain why, but the list of former members is about 40 and counting. Well, 40 might be a bit of an exaggeration but not by much. The Melvins have been a band for a long, long, long, long time... A long, long, long time. They're somewhere in between a novelty act and yesterdays news. It's a strange place for a band with a Peter Pan complex to be in but there it is! What the hell right? We ALL want to just get on a space ship and watch the earth explode, don't we? As hard as it might be to believe, The Melvins have a NEW album in the can! It's called Nude With Boots and is scheduled for a July 8 release. It's good... Groovy good! They played it for their wives and girlfriends and they seemed to like it so HERE WE GO! The Melvins' influence is vast and incomparable. It's global baby, and AND King Buzzo has even been accused of attempted murder! You know it HAS to be BS because when the King starts something, he finishes it. He's never ATTEMPTED anything in his life. He gets the job done, and so do the Melvins.
Ipecac
CD
$15.00

Merzbow
Eucalypse (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US An ancient & intricate web of life has been disrupted, & native plants, insects & animals are being driven to extinction. Humans, who have long been a part of the local ecosystem, are adaptable & will survive, but the biodiversity of an entire region is under threat from a single exotic species. It is truly a eucalyptus apocalypse. Presented in a hand-crafted round wooden box w/ screenprinted swiveling lid. The box contains one CD & 4 round, full-color cards. Only 1000 copies of this handsome CD have been made.
Soleilmoon
CD
$27.00

Moonbabies, The
Take Me to the Ballroom EP (DELAYED PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008)
PS, SWEDEN The second single from their latest album 'Moonbabies at the Ballroom' released last Summer on our Hidden Agenda imprint. Features the exquisite title track plus two previously unreleased gems: "Flip-Top Boxer" and "Crispin Glover".
Startracks/Hidden Agenda
CD5
$2.00

Notwist
The Devil, You + Me (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Domino
LP
$17.50

Original Silence
Second Original Silence (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, US The return of THURSTON MOORE (SONIC YOUTH), TERRIE EX (THE EX), JIM O'ROURKE, MATS GUSTAFSSON (THING), PALL NILSSEN-LOVE (THING), & MASSIMO PUPILLO (ZU). Recorded at a September 28, 2006 performance at Rome, Italy's Brancaleone. Artwork by Kim Hiorthoy
SmalltownSuperjazz
CD
$14.50

Original Silence
Second Original Silence (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
SmalltownSuperjazz
LP
$18.00

Osorezan
Mimidokodesuka (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 20TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
DragCity
LP
$14.75

Osorezan
Mimidokodesuka (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 20TH)
PS, US "Do you like Derek Bailey?" This was the question posed to JIM O'ROURKE on his first meeting w/ bass-playing fury DARIN GRAY. This is Jim on electric guitar & Darin on contrabass bonded w/ CHRIS CORSANO, who's blown the free world on its tony ass w/ his unbridled power, intensely collaborative nature & smooth stickwork behind the kit. Recorded live at the Pit Inn in Tokyo during a 2005 residency.
DragCity
CD
$13.00

Otto Von Schirach
Oozing Bass Spasms (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, UK The sado-booty ring-master is back again, that's right, Cock Rock Disco is proud to present the new full length album by Otto Von Schirach: "Oozing Bass Spasms". With enough porn and horror samples to satiate the most demented programmer, and enough juicy bass to placate the most voracious bass-head, Oozing Bass Spasms is a masterwork by one of the world's most original artists. By far his most approachable and even refined album, it's still pretty crazy in a way that only Otto Von Schirach can provide. This time the overall feeling of the album is more dance sounding; elements of Booty, Electro, Breakcore, and Rave music all find a place in his bizarre universe. From the first track "Subatomic Disco Divas" to the last "Satanic Unicorn Orgy", we are spoon-fed outstanding beats of all types, fractured and welded into ghettoized forms never seen. "Magnetic Rave Headache" will probably be one of the hardest breakcore tracks you've ever heard, and then the next song; "GELIATIN FIXATION" is built around a dubstep bassline that would make Scorn wet himself. His ballad "Her Blood Is Like Poison" gets the ladies horny and the boys start the mosh-pit during "DJ Hepatitis Tofuburger". But the party gets rowdy with his collaboration with Liquido -"Romance in the Club"- an electro-club banger like we rarely get anymore- it's positively soaked in party. Otto Von Schirach (half Cuban / half German) was born in 1978 in the ghetto in Miami. In 1995 he bought his first drum machine from a crack-head just 2 blocks from his mom's house, and in 1998 Otto released his first demo, which got him signed to a 4 album deal with Schematic Records. In 2003 Otto worked on the Skinny Puppy album "The Greater Wrong of the Right" and then tour with them now 3 times. In 2004 Miss Kitten had Otto remix her "Professional Distortion" track for Nova Mute UK. Otto's last album, "Maxipad Detention", was released by Mike Patton's Ipecac Recordings in 2006 to vast critical and fan accolades world-wide. Otto is currently touring in Europe with Einstürzende Neubauten (May), in the USA with Venetian Snares (June), and will be back for a massive tour in collaboration with porn-rap legend Blowfly (August-Sept).
CockRockDisco-019
CD
$17.75

Pantaleimon
Heart Of The Sun (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US "The whole thing started when Clodagh Simonds (Fovea Hex) asked if she could remix "Under The Water." Of course, I said yes. When she came back w/ such remarkable music & casually mentioned, 'Oh, why don't you ask a couple of other pals to do remixes?', it gave me the idea for this album." Feat. remixes by ANDREW W.K., STEPHEN O'MALLEY, LILIUM & more. Incl. previously unreleased tracks.
DurtroJnana
CD
$16.00

Paper Rad
Trash Talking (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Think of this group showing up to the 80's dance party with tazers & ketamine, and you waking up at the bottom of the ball tank at Chuck E Cheese. Not suitable for work, but definitely suitable for family occasions! This DVD includes lots of ephemera filling every color on the PANTONE wheel, but also including the recurring Alfe character in a brand new (never aired) TV Pilot. Also included will be the ultimate PAPER RAD "Guide to CD-ROMS" - essential knowledge for jammers everywhere. Also word comes from PAPER RAD HQ that this shiny video capsule will have "multi multi media, box eyes, and Future Genies out-takes" When all the footage is bonus, seated TV viewers come out ahead. This is for fans young & old looking for strange new voices!
Load
DVD
$17.00

Paramount Styles
Failure American Style (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 7TH)
PS, US This is the 1st solo outing from Scott McCloud (GIRLS AGAINST BOYS). Feat. Richard Fortus (PSYCHEDELIC FURS/GUNS N' ROSES), Alexis Fleisig (Girls Against Boys), & Angela McClusky. The sound of dark forces gathering in a radiant club, at times intimate & at others soaring, slow burns bend & swerve into panoramic lush walls of sound.
Konkurrent
CD
$13.25

Pas/Cal
I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, UK Seven years in the making, and just as many members in the band. Le Grand Magistery is proud to present Pas/Cal's debut album, "I Was Raised on Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura." Twelve songs so intricate, so catchy, so filled with bubblegum, glitter, and wit that you'll spend the next seven years singing along. If you like music like this, you'll love this music! So sit down, get down, and boogie down. Prepare to laugh ("Oh Honey We're Ridiculous", "Little Red Radio"), cry ("You Were Too Old For Me", "Glorious Ballad of The Ignored"), get seasonal ("Summer Is Almost Here", "Little Red Radio"), quizzical ("The Truth Behind All The Vogues She Sold"), reflective ("Dearest Bernard Living"), playful (We Made Out Way, We Amtrakked"), and enjoy the soothing sounds of the Suite Cherry suite of cherry-themed numbers ("Cherry Needs A Name", "Cherry Tree", "O My Cherry"). Oh yes, you're not going to want to miss this one folks. It's a doozy!
LeGrandMagistery-043
CD
$12.25

Polvo
Shapes (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US This was their final album, released in 1997. It continues in the vein of "Exploded Drawing", weaving plaintive vibes, eastern passages, and rip roarin' freakouts in a pastiche eluding basic classification.
Touch&Go
LP
$12.00

Polvo
Exploded Drawing (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US Originally released in April 1996, this was generally received as Polvo's "White Album", the moment when the band finally kicked off its shoes, cracked the studio windows, and unleashed a long suite of songs showcasing their true range. This double LP gives it all up: paranoid blues rants, Delhi-via-the Ozarks hoedowns, spaghetti western lopers, carnivalesque boogie, a blazing, frustrated finale, and as always, that guitar sound.
Touch&Go
DLP
$15.00

Prisonshake
Dirty Moons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Scat
DLP
$19.25

Prisonshake
Dirty Moons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US These recordings, all but one done entirely in the analog domain between 1995 to 2007, encompass both realism & psychedelia, sometimes via tape manipulation & found sound. Performances range from the completely live (even vocals) to near Bob Ezrin-levels of production, but all have an everybodyin-the-room recording at their core.
Scat
DCD
$14.25

Pygmy Lush
Mount Hope (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US 2nd full-length from group featuring members from PG.99, MAJORITY RULE, MALADY, CITY OF CATERPILLAR. Though the group started out by carrying on much of the same ferocity of their previous endeavors, this is a quieter album w/acoustic guitars & minimal pecussion. The songs feel haunted. Filled to the brim w/a sense of abandon, only here they have put down their angst for intropsection, trading their aggression for a slow grit.
Lovitt
CD
$15.00

Pygmy Lush
Mount Hope (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
Lovitt
LP
$15.00

Raconteurs
Broken Boy Soldiers (2006) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST.
PS, US Available again.
WEA
CD
$14.25

RSAG (Rarely Seen Above Ground)
Organic Sampler (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, IRELAND RSAG aka Jeremy Hickey is a multi-instrumentalist who records, performs and produces all his own material. The 'Organic Sampler', which is musically many steps further and sideways, and the genesis of the new visual experience - sound and vision hand in hand - a multi-media rock and roll cornucopia; the future is here - look and listen.
Psychonavigation-026
CD
$15.50

Sato, Minoru (M/S, SASW) + Asuna
Texture In Glass Tubes And Reed Organ (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, JAPAN Two meltingly beautiful drone pieces made between 2 great Japanese artists Sato Minoru (WrK) and ASUNA (Lucky Kitchen, Power Shovel Audio...). We have been performing "music" focusing on the materialistic nature (physical phenomena) of sounds by utilizing the reed organ and glass tubes. Our music is composed and constructed in such a way that however the phenomena we use reacts with the circumstances of the space - the situation of the site including the audience - our live performance involves and uses these conditions. Since these compositions are studio recordings however, we decided to exclude acoustic spatial matters and the 'one-time-ness' of live performances and instead composed the structure of resonances within certain divisions of time. This is similar to textiles - weaving "resonance's", rather than thread, in certain patterns. "Superposing five harmonic states" was developed by recording five harmonic states separately. Each of the harmonies was obtained by finding the characteristic sound effects made by the relationship of the chords of the organ and resonance's of the glass tube. It was constructed by layering the recordings regularly in certain passages of time. The resonances of the organ and the tubes are left as they were originally recorded and the result is five separate recordings woven into a single piece. "Weaving seven resonance's: with raw stereo material" was developed by recording a state where the resonance's keep a subtle balance between the relationship of the organ and the glass tubes. From the originally recorded material we found seven characteristics frequencies and reconstructed them into a piece, by giving each individual volume a transition using optionally assigned periodic variations. Thus this composition, made of a single recording, is like a piece woven by one string. If our live performances were to be evaluated as music where we are presented with one-time incidents - i.e. reflecting the real time phenomena as 'now and there' in the music - this CD could be evaluated as music to analyze the sound structure of these phenomena and to make those aspects audible. It is intended to create a narrative about the phenomena that resonate through constructed sounds.
Spekk-012
CD
$16.25

Saturday Looks Good To Me
Dianne Fallling Off Of Her Horse b/w Springtime Judgment (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Two tracks not available anywhere else feat. FRED THOMAS on vocals & representing a return to SLGTM's lo-fi origins of home recording & tossed off pop classics. LIMITED to 500 on red vinyl!!
ErnestJenning
45
$5.50

Schaeffer, Janek
Extended Play [Triptych for the child survivors of war and conflict] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH)
PS, US LIMITED EDITION 600. LINE is proud to release the latest audio work from British composer and installation artist Janek Schaefer based on his installation of the same title. Installation Reviews: "a piece to return to again and again... haunting and lulling" [The Wire, UK] "so inspirational, and in many ways very spiritual" [Gerry Turvey] "I was so deeply touched by your piece" [Mandeep Kaur Samra] Red is the colour of Life, of Death, and of Love. Scarlett, my first child, was born in 2005, and since then I have been very aware of how lucky we all are. have been constantly comparing this to the fact that my mother was born in Warsaw in 1942 - the epicenter of World War II. How opposite can two beginnings be? This inspired me to produce the Extended Play installation, which continuously and positively celebrates hope and new beginnings, for child survivors in all situations around the world. The original idea for the composition came from learning about the 'Jodoform' system of secret musical messages that were broadcast by the BBC Service, during music they played was given a particular meaning, which was interpreted by Polish Underground. Discovered from the original Jodoform logbook, that the lovely Polish folk song 'Tango Lyczakowskie', was broadcast on the day my mother was born. Song describes how children in 1918, had been forced to take up arms, in defense of their town. From this tune, chose a short rising musical phrase, and with my arranger Michael Jennings, developed a ten-minute score. Each of the three solo parts was then recorded separately, edited, and cut onto vinyl. In the gallery, 3 x Cello EP's, 3 x Piano EP's, and 3 x Violin EP's are played at either 33, 45, or 78rpm using nine retro record players. These play continuously, and each was modified to stop playing briefly in response to the audience moving around the exhibition. This has the effect of changing and extending the composition, so that it is never the same again.
Line-036
CD
$12.25

Shriekback
Cormorant (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, UK INCLUDES FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS, PLUS GUEST APPEARANCE FROM XTC's ANDY PARTRIDGE. Since their birth in 1982, Shriekback have managed to hack their own unique trail through the sonic swamps never bothering to check in at the counter of convention, the band, originally formed of refugees from XTC and gang of four, have led us through the curious mix of organics and mechanics that was care, the clinical funk of jam science, the machine-free beauty of big night music and many other matchless workss and they have always sounded fresh and confident in comparison with any number of their contemporaries 2005 saw Shriekback's return to form on malicious damage with this eagerly awaited 10th album, Cormorants this latest offering, as with many of their previous releases, provokes and seduces in equal measures of a soulful, insistent and sometimes riotous collection of songs and distracting instrumentals, the album features the ever present musical heart of Shriekback - the vocal and lyrical alchemy of Barry Andrews, and the percussive bedrock of Martyn Barkers enriching this formidable partnership is a rare blend of shriek collaborators - Mark Raudva (co-production, mandolins & bass), Carlo Asciutti and Wendy Partridge (vocals) make a welcome return to spice up the mix, Barry's son Finn Andrews takes a break from the veils to add some vocals, while Shriek virgin Andy Partridge contributes some fiery guitar work, playing alongside Barry Andrews for the first time in the many years since the early incarnation of XTC. Tracklisting 1. Ronny 2. Sea Theory 3. Waterbaby 4. Huytfi Dbl Plus 5. The Strongest Wind That Blows 6. Load The Boat 7. Troublemeat 8. Reason With The Beast 9. Bonehead 10. Voiled Karletus 11. True Passage 12. Il Mystera Del Tempo. BONUS TRACKS: 13 Month Of Sand 14. Planet 15. Nimbulus 16. Thumbless (total run time 66m 10s.)
MaliciousDamage-605
CD
$17.75

Smith, Patti & Kevin Shields
The Coral Sea (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Unique collaboration two rock legends from odd ends of the rock legend spectrum... Double-disc set of the live performance of "The Coral Sea" - Patti Smith's posthumous homage to her friend & photographer Robert Mapplethorpe & the title to her 1997 book. Shields (MY BLOODY VALENTINE) accompanies her on guitars & effects & creates a haunting backdrop to the spoken prose. A kind of screaming requiem, "The Coral Sea" describes Mapplethorpe's terminal illness. Intense, layered electronics surged to a discordant climax as Patti Smith read her poem, the words sailing over the noise like an ocean liner.
Pask
DCD
$19.00

Stereolab
Chemical Chords (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
4AD
LP
$19.25

Stereolab
Chemical Chords (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH)
PS, US Their eleventh album is a collection of purposefully short, dense, fast pop songs brimming with Motown-like drums, baroque-pop brass and string arrangements, and mellifluous vocal performances. It is, nonetheless, classic Stereolab; like all their best work, a perfect equipoise between an implausibly cool past and a shamelessly exotic future. "England's lounge-pop heroes" - Blender. "Stereolab's unmistakable cosmonaut pop...a trademarked stamp of the 90s. No one else managed to duplicate their retro-futurist harmony" - Fader.
4AD
CD
$13.25

Sunforest
The Sound of Sunforest [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, UK Steeped in medieval and Renaissance sounds as well as pop, this U.S. female trio epitomized their generation's gleeful experimentalism. Recorded in London's Olympic studios in two weeks in the autumn of 1969, their wonderful album encompasses acid-tinged folk, riotous country, faux 1930s balladry and psychedelic pop with strong melodies, striking vocal harmonies, and immaculate arrangements. One fan was film director Stanley Kubrick -- he included "I Want To Marry A Lighthouse Keeper" and "Overture To The Sun" on his famous Clockwork Orange soundtrack. The album has gone on to become one of the most sought-after releases of its time, and is presented here in a numbered, strictly-limited card-wallet format.
Phoenix
CD
$16.25

Sunny Day Sets Fire
Summer Palace (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US SDSF's music reflects their shared loves of 60s psych, the Beach Boys, classic Sun Rock and Roll, their style can be described rather as psych-pop. Summer Palace is their debut full length. ALL MUSIC GUIDE: "London-based internationalists Sunny Day Sets Fire are actually an immediately likeable indie pop band with subtle psychedelic influences... A consistently solid record filled with perky vocal hooks, luxurious male/female harmonies, and inventive, tuneful arrangements. Utterly charming without being precious and cutesy, Summer Palace is an unexpected gem recommended to fans of the Apples In Stereo, XTC or any of the Dave Fridmann-produced bands."
IAmSound
CD
$11.50

Sunset
The Glowing City (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US {{{Sunset}}} follow-ups their spellbinding debut, Bright Blue Dream, with The Glowing City, equal parts seamless song cycle and singles collection. Skip around, spend some time with a suite of tracks, or take it in all at once. Songs about reflection, exhaustion of life and circumstance, join with pop sensibilities in a beautifully comic-tragic fashion.
Autobus-008
CD
$9.75

Takka Takka
Migration (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST JULY 29TH)
PS, US Sophomore release was lovingly produced by Sean Greenhalgh (CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH) & features performances by Bryan Devendorf (THE NATIONAL), Lee Sargent (CYHSY), Olga Bell (BELL) & Charles Burst. "Sometimes this record is about existing in a place you don't belong. Conversely, it is about where you came from & how you got there... Sometimes this record is about a band experimenting with sound & form, trying to honestly say things in song it has never said before. Sometimes this record is about not going back & staying in the place you don't belong." -Gabe Levine (Takka Takka).
ErnestJenning
CD
$11.75

Tallest Man On Earth, The
Shallow Grave (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, SWEDEN Incredible new album, Pitchfork approved. If you thought the EP was great, just wait until this arrives. Folk album of the year? Price to be confirmed, it might be better, it won't be worse. PITCHFORK: "While it's understandable to be skeptical of another skinny dude with a mustache, a guitar, and a worn-out copy of The Anthology of American Folk Music, the more time you invest in Shallow Graves, the more you'll realize how unusually memorable it is. Ultimately, Shallow Graves transcends comparison-- which is saying an awful lot, given the popularity of its prototype-- and Matsson is a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting."
Gravitation
CD
$13.00

Technical Itch
You Need Therapy (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US Technical Itch is the legendary drum n bass artist behind the worldwide phenomenon "THERAPY SESSIONS" club night. From London to Moscow to Philadelphia to Mexico City, Therapy Sessions is unrivaled for the sounds of the heaviest drum n bass music. Technical Itch is the godfather of the movement, with albums on Moving Shadow, and collaborations with Dieselboy, Dylan, Gein, and more. This mix is a stunning representation of the Technical Itch live set - 28 tracks packed into 80 minutes, masterful set programming with peaks, valleys, and change ups into rock and metal, highlighting the flexibility and integration of drum n bass into the musical landscape. Brutal, passionate, and perfect, this is at the level of the best mix output of Dieselboy.
OhmResistance-9M
CD
$13.00

Telepathic Butterflies
Breakfast In Suburbia (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH)
PS, US New album! Pristine pop w/psychedelic flourishes as well as crunchy harmonic rock w/cleverly textured guitar work.
RainbowQuartz
CD
$13.75

Tilly and The Wall
o (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US VINYL VERSION. 180g vinyl w/digital download card.
TeamLove
LP
$14.25

Tractor Kings
Homesick (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY?)
PS, US Long-awaited new album from reverb-drenched country rockers, led by local icon Jacob Fleischli, who evokes both Lou Reed and Bob Dylan in myriad ways. His new band backs him with a rootsy but grand atmopheric sound, thanks to an evangelical pedal steel, equal parts terrestrial and extra...terrestrial. Think "rural cathedral". Recorded by Matt Talbott (Hum, Centaur) at Great Western Record Recorders.
Spur-CD-006
CD
$9.00

U2
Boy [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. I Will Follow (Previously Unreleased Mix) / 2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock / 3. Touch / 4. Speed of Life (Previously Unreleased Track) / 5. Saturday Night (Previously Unreleased Track) / 6. Things To Make and Do / 7. Out of Control / 8. Boy-Girl / 9. Stories For Boys / 10. Another Day / 11. Twilight / 12. Boy-Girl (Live at the Marquee, London) / 13. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock (Live at the Marquee, London - Previously Unreleased Version) / 14. Cartoon World (Live at the National Stadium, Dublin - Previously Unreleased Track)
Island
DCD
$29.75

U2
October [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. "Gloria" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 2. "I Fall Down" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 3. "I Threw a Brick Through a Window" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 4. "Fire" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 5. "October" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 6. "With a Shout" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 7. "Scarlet" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 8. "I Threw a Brick Through a Window" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 9. "A Celebration" / 10. "J. Swallo" / 11. "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" / 12. "I Will Follow" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 13. "The Ocean" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 14. "The Cry/Electric Co." (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 15. "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 16. "I Will Follow" (Live From Hattem, Netherlands) / 17. "Tomorrow" (Bono & Adam Clayton, Common Ground Remix)
Island
DCD
$29.75

U2
War [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND)
PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. "Endless Deep" / 2. "Angels Too Tied to the Ground" (Previously Unreleased Track) / 3. "New Year's Day" (7? single edit) / 4. "New Year's Day" (USA Remix) / 5. "New Year's Day" (Ferry Corsten Extended Vocal Mix) / 6. "New Year's Day" (Ferry Corsten Vocal Radio Mix) / 7. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (Long Mix) / 8. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (USA Remix) / 9. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (Club Version) / 10. "Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete the Chop)"
Island
DCD
$29.75

Various
Half Dreaming (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, US Shoegaze transcends its British influences & resurfaces in Asia w/this compilation, featuring 16 bands & 16 new, unreleased, or re-recorded tracks. Some of these artists are well known in the Asian scene & others about to debut.
Quince
CD
$13.75

Various
Thank You For The Music: 21 Swedish Pop Sensations from the 21st Century (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 2008)
PS, SWEDEN The Licking Fingers label (home to Concretes, Frida Hyvonen, El Perro del Mar) will release a new comp with the best of contemporary Swedish music. 21 songs, unreleased or recent, digipacked and ready to go! Features songs from (in order of appearance): Anna Järvinen, Jens Lekman, Lykke Li, Those Dancing Days, Friska Viljor, Shout Out Louds, The Concretes, First Floor Power, Pacific!, Kleerup, Radio Dept, Studio, Peter Morén, Loney Dear, Wildbirds And Peacedrums, El Perro del Mar, The Tiny, Frida Hyvönen, Speedmarket Avenue, Idiot Kid and Nicolai Dunger.
LickingFingers
CD
$15.00

Verse En Coma
Rialto (10"/CD) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH)
PS, US Five dynamic tracks that collided w/ both artistic & industry red tape comprise this incredible debut. These delays hinder absolutely nothing though, as the power & sheer intensity behind these songs is borderline overwhelming. Unique, passionate, & soaring vocals compliment the screaming, effectsladen guitarwork & air-tight rhythm section. Feat. members of PG 99, MALADY, DARKEST HOUR, HARAM & more.
RoboticEmpire
10
$17.75

We Are Soldiers We Have Guns
Get Up, Get Out (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST)
PS, UK WASWHG is Gothenburg, Sweden resident Malin Dahlberg (also in Douglas Heart and Laurel Music), with help from an assortment of musical friends. Regarded as one of Sweden's finest indie-pop vocalists, this is a most potent display of Malin's vocal beauty and songwriting talents. More powerful, more melodic and more immediate than before - mix Cat Power with Jason Molina, Low with Architecture in Helsinki and add the dark pop integrity of fellow Swede Stina Nordenstam. Most surely; music to die for.
StereoTestKit
CD
$12.25

Wetherill, Benjamin
Laura (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US Recorded in a disused 19th-century palace on the outskirts of Budapest, his 1st album captures the intimacy of a delicate folk idiom along w/ the innovation of original technique & approach. A Leeds native who has been making his own music for almost a decade, he plays intricate fingerpicked guitar passages & sings w/ a lilting style unlike anybody recording today. A startling listen for anyone looking for truly talented musicians wholly focused on their own vision.
BaDaBing!
CD
$14.25

Whisper in the Noise
Dry Land (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE FEBRUARY 25TH)
PS, US Self described "orchestral garage rock'" band from Hanska, Minnesota give an extremely humble & personal touch to gorgeous, string-laden rock music. Pretty, melancholic, sad & charming. for fans of Low, Arcade Fire, Guided by Voices.
ExileOnMainstream-030
CD
$13.50

Wire
Object 47 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH)
PS, US New album! This 47th object in their discography- is nonetheless only their 11th studio album. It is the 2nd product of an arc of work that began in 2006 & has so far yielded the rather well-received EP & stands as a confident statement of where Wire is in 2008. This album boasts "tunes with zoom," a unique formula that somehow manages to sound wholly Wire (in a classic sense) & wholly contemporary.
PinkFlag
CD
$15.25

Wooden Shjips
Vol. 1 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 7TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
HolyMountain
LP
$14.00

Zomes
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US VINYL VERSION!!!
HolyMountain
LP
$15.00

Zomes
S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH)
PS, US Debut solo from former LUNGFISH/ PUPILS guitarist. This album is full of beautiful Seesselbergsized chunks of loop-like melodies that effervesce while Osborne brings them to life. There is a cinematic quality to the material here that recalls "library music," East German Indianerfilmen soundtracks, & even Blues Control at their most humid.
HolyMountain
CD
$15.00

Parasol Picks, Recent Restocks, & Noteworthy Reminders

13 Ghosts “Strangest Colored Lights” CD $15.00

Arthur, Joseph “Could We Survive EP” CD5 $7.25

Bardo Pond “Batholith” LP $23.00

Brainticket “Celestial Ocean [re-issue]” CD $15.75

Bravery, The “The Sun & Moon Complete” DCD $15.00

Chapin Sisters “Lake Bottom” CD $13.00

Dragged By Horses “Deep In The Woods (LP/CD)” LP $12.75

Elf Power “In A Cave (ON SALE)” LP $16.25

Elf Power “In A Cave (ON SALE)” CD $15.00

Excepter “Debt Dept” CD $14.25

Excepter “Debt Dept” LP $15.00

Farmer's Market “Surfin' USSR” CD $17.00

Herman Dune “I Wish That I Could See You Soon EP” CD5 $6.25

Japancakes “Down The Elements” 12 $6.75

Jarboe & Justin K. Broadrick “Ick - J2” CD $14.25

Kerretta “Death in the Future” 45 $7.75

Miller, Phil “Diggin In” CD $14.25

Morrissey “Greatest Hits” CD $16.25

Neon Neon “Stainless Style” CD $14.25

Palodine “Garden of Deceit” CD $11.00

Pequeña Fiera! “Casiotone For Bears” CD $10.00

Retribution Gospel Choir “S-T” CD $11.50

Samamidon “All Is Well” CD $14.25

Samamidon “All Is Well” LP $15.00

Silver Apples “Garden” DLP $22.00

Silver Mt Zion Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Thee “13 Blues For Thirteen Moons” CD $15.25

Silver Mt Zion Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Thee “13 Blues For Thirteen Moons” LP $21.00

Spring Heel Jack “Songs And Themes” CD $13.25

Spring Hill Jack “Songs & Themes” CD $10.75

Ssion “Clown Remixes” 12 $9.00

Stars In Coma “You're Still Frozen in Time” CD $13.50

Stick Men “Insatiable” CD $14.25

Sunset “Bright Blue Dream” CD $9.75

Tall Firs “Too Old To Die Young” CD $10.00

Teknoist, The/Eustachian “Pillaged & Plundered” 12 $11.50

Under Byen “Siamesisk EP” CD $9.50

White Williams “New Violence” CD5 $7.25

Wild Swans, The “Space Flower [re-issue]” CD $16.75

Yakuza Heart Attack “S-T” CD $10.50

Parasol New Arrivals • June 24, 2008
Howdy all, Well, it is great to see you back here on this beautiful Tuesday afternoon. Ya see, that’s how you start things off. Keep it on the up and up. Turn your frown upside down as your eyes tend to the new releases listed below. Let’s single out one record in particular. Let’s say, Vivian Girls. They may very well have concocted the best 7” this year. And believe me when I tell you they’re limited. Don’t sleep on this one! Other than that, there are plenty more new releases to keep your head fed. So have a look and we’ll see you next week. Until then, Roy & Paul
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	Sigur Ros "Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust" CD $9.25 (XL) Like the Notwist last week Sigur Ros have traveled a few light years closer to the terrestrial, with a dash of humanity leavening the otherworldliness, 'sunny' is the operative word here, outside a couple epic, glacial ballads. Their elemental folk still inhabits its own special cosmos, indeed, like the ghost of Nick Drake scoring the northern lights, like a frosty Radiohead, but wild and woolier this time, like fellow Scandinavians Laakso. And Animal Collective? Maybe "Gobbledigook", a little bit?
Thrillsville: Parasol staff's weekly picks
Jim picks: Fleet Foxes - Self-Titled CD I can't believe I didn't like the EP! Might have to reconnoiter, reconsider... All the echos, harmonies, the bits like Pet Sounds revisited, the bits like Bjorn Olsson's instrumental alchemy; it's inebriating, or I'm inebriated, or both. Roy picks: Sigur Ros Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust CD Epic and therapeutic all at the same time. I’m having a hard time hearing the Animal Collective comparison that all the message board kids are spouting, but hey, whatever gets you through the night. Geoff picks: The Key - Fit Me In CD Angie picks: Notwist - The Devil, You + Me CD I can't stop listening!
New Releases 808 State Quadrastate PS, US NOW ON DOUBLE VINYL!! Reissue of this 1989 release incl. bonus tracks! Their rare debut single from '88, "Let Yourself Go/Deepville" is incl. here together w/ the inclusion of some other previously-unreleased alternate versions & outtakes. It's the first time ever that these tracks have been released on CD & the entire project has been lovingly remastered, to the customary Rephlex high standards. This still has a fresh sound; incredibly bouncy bass lines, pioneering use of breakbeats & all the energy & inspiration of analog-digital-hybrid jams. Rephlex DLP $19.50 Allien, Ellen Sool PS, US ON 2LP! Created in the deepest & darkest of Berlin's winters, 2007-2008, this is intended to be a valve, a loophole, a respite from the crazy summers into the introspection & hibernation of winter. The sounds of everyday life & snatches of whispers reveal themselves w/ field-recorded closeness, the beats are as soft & as near as a heartbeat, ambient synth sounds are as long & spacious as an arm stretching across a couch. Bpitch DLP $18.50 Anniversary, The Devil On Our Side: B-Sides and Rarities PS, US Posthumous from the 5-piece Lawrence, KS group. A two disc set featuring tons of rarities, b-sides, compilation tracks and more. Vagrant DCD $13.75 Anthem In S-T PS, US ALLEN ORR & ASHLEY PROFFITT met in the fall of 2000 in Atlanta & instantly became fans of each other's music. Allen was in the band IGLOO & Ashley was playing quiet solo shows. Over the next 7 yrs the two of them each moved several times to different cities & countries, only to reconnect in New York. Allen had a bunch of songs, Ashley had a Wurlitzer & one thing led to another. "The more you listen, the more you get sucked in to a real sleeper LP." - The Big Takeover Quiet/Loud CD $13.75 Antiseen Best of Antiseen: Established 1983 [retrospective] PS, US A 40-track collection of the group's most brutal tracks chronicling their entire 25-year history. TKO DCD $15.00 Astrid & PS, FRANCE Between Clogs, Boxhead Ensemble, Silver Mt Zion and Colleen. ArbouseRecordings-019 DCD $23.00 Au Verbs PS, US Sophomore record from acclaimed Portland experimental pop collective, which, in its swirling depths and subtleties, promises to be one of this year's most satisfying surprises. Verbs is padded out with contributions from nearly thirty collaborators, a list which includes members of YELLOW SWANS, PARENTHETICAL GIRLS, and EVOLUTIONARY JASS BAND, among many others-inadvertently resulting in a strange & singular snapshot of the city's. famously sprawling musical community. The resulting record seamlessly segues through new & unlikely ecstatic extremes with an arresting economy. Aagoo CD $12.00 Aufgehoben Khora PS, US The album begins w/ 3 short pieces, sonic examples of texture meeting metal-like a djinn trapped in molten gold, attempting to burst free from his cage but only managing to express rage via infinie temporary sculptures ranging from the nightmares of the Mutter Museum to futuristic expressions of nature not yet captured by a conscious eye. The final track is 28 mins of pure glory that will surely become one of noise rock's classics. HolyMountain CD $14.25 Axolotl \| D Yellow Swans \| Gerritt S-T PS, US Originally released in 2005 as a limited edition CD-R on YELLOW SWANS' JYRK label, this 3-way collab now gets a proper run on wax. Despite the weight of these players when they rock alone, this jam really never gets into full on white out territory. Instead, it's loaded to the brim w/ wavy neon distortion & soothing low end that occasional drops out into huge washes of emptiness. RED vinyl w/ LIME GREEN splatter. LIMITED TO 500 RootStrata LP $16.75 Barn Owl Raft of Serpents PS, US This one doesn't wedge so deep into psych song territory..instead it seems to be a series of somnambulant haunts on the classic American 6-string/open tuning form that are heavily f/x smeared into gossamer tones that kinda seem to hover overhead. One thing the BARN OWL dudes do well is take their time, so don't expect anything on this disc to move any faster than thoughts floating out of a brain on Codeine. LIMITED TO 100 RootStrata CD $13.25 Be Your Own Pet Get Damaged PS, UK While the follow-up, Get Awkward, is gearing up to rival the attention bestowed on their self titled debut - even more attention is now being paid to this EP of songs missing from the US version of the album. Get Damaged contains three tracks banned from release in the US by their major record. XL CD5 $4.25 Boris & Merzbow Rock Dream [limited edition] PS, US VINYL VERSION! The ultra-deluxe 180 gram TRIPLE vinyl with Tri-Fold (3 pocket gatefold) DIE-CUT sleeve of the "Rock Dream" collaboration album from Boris and Merzbow! Vinyl version contains the bonus track: "Dyno-Saur" not available on the CD! Elaborate and beautiful packaging designed by Stephen O'Malley. This is as elaborate and visually stunning (if not more!) as SL's last Boris release: "Altar", with Sunn 0))). It truly needs to be seen to be believed! The printer vows to never ever make anything like this again as it was painfully time-consuming and took forever to get just right! SouthernLord 3LP $28.50 Brothers of the Occult Sisterhood Preying In Circles PS, US Taken from various recordings over a period from 05/06, the core duo of brother & sister Michael & Kristina Donnelly are joined by EON in a killer trio setting. Not as psych-acid as some of their recent output. Not to say the group doesn't kick up a good racket, it's just way spacious & soft sounding at points. Lots of dreamy moments of quiet acoustic strum & subtle synth weirdness. & of course, LOADS of percussive implosions...but not at all heavy handed. LIMITED TO 500 RootStrata CD $13.25 Camper Van Beethoven Popular Songs of Great Enduring Strength and Beauty PS, US Mid- to late-period restrospective compiles some of Camper Van Beethoven's finest, most enduring, strongest and most potent phonological loops. Forewarned is forearmed! "Popular Songs" features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band spokesperson, Col. Jack "Cheese" Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda, Italy : "We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from the much-acclaimed "secondary and tertiary recording periods" of the band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog, but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we decided to re-record a few of these later songs. We have attempted to remake them to so closely resemble the original recordings as to be essentially exact forgeries, but keen ears may be able to sense an underlying maturity that the originals might have lacked. We apologize for that, but it couldn't be helped." CookingVinyl CD $14.25 Chassagnard, Jerome (f)light PS, GERMANY With (f)light, Jérôme Chassagnard, a member of the French project Ab Ovo, presents his first solo work. He is accompanied by befriended artists like Flaque and Guillaume Eluerd (Nimp). What can we expect from an artist whose influences and preferences range from electronica and ambient to pop, ethnic music and drum'n'bass whose preferred authors are A. De St. Exupery, and André Gide, E.A. Poe and Ray Bradbury whose favorite movie directors are Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch and Steven Spielberg - just to name a few. What looks like an eclectic puzzle at first glance makes perfect sense after listening to this outstanding album... each track is carried by intense, emotional moods that take the listener from warm and soothing tranquility to disturbing and yet unknown places with proficient subtlety. Flowing ambient landscapes based upon varied rhythms include beautiful, sometimes slightly sad melodies - only a glimpse of the darkness behind the mirror of technology. All of this accented with sampled acoustic instruments and the appropriate use of voices and guitars - this album holds a perfect balance between beat and drift. A captivating piece of work - essential listening to all those who wish to enter an abstract parallel world - yet, not so abstract that they'll get lost. Hymen-766 CD $17.25 Cloud, David & The Gospel Of Power Pleasure Before Business PS, US Features the talents of Gospel of Power, a collective of Nashville's finest garage fans & rock & rollers (including members of LAMBCHOP). Fire CD $14.50 Cobalt Landfill Breastmilk Beast PS, US Feat. an appearance by ex-SWANS singer JARBOE. Clocking in at over 50 mins, this previews new & excl. material. "Ritual Use of Fire" is an epic 35+ min. Atmospheric/ambient journey through a landscape of desolation, loneliness, & desperation. Incl. a new track, "Stomach", a cover of "Extinction" by crust punk anarchists Nausea, & a hidden experimental track. ProfoundLore CD $10.00 Coin Under Tongue Self-Titled PS, US Brought to you by ultra-noiseniks A Place To Bury Strangers, who have started their own label to showcase the freaking sonics of their peers. What sort of audio megatonnage does the Loudest Band in NYC sign to their imprint? DBA says: A WHOLE LIFETIME IN THE MAKING, THIS TITULATING AUDIO STUNTWORK WILL BLOW YOUR HEAD. POP THESE SONGS AND GET EMO WITH THE BAND. HEAVY LIKE A BAG OF WEIGHTS. LIGHT ON THE RASTA. FULL THROTTLE THROATS GALORE. SOMEBODY DIED SOMEWHERE ON THIS RECORD- VERY RARE! RECORDED BY CUT AT DBA IN AMERICA. 550 PRESSED & INSERTED IN HAND SCREEN PRINTED SLEEVES (COLORS WILL VARY) DeathByAudio-002 LP $12.25 Cute Is What We Aim For Rotation PS, US FueledByRamen CD $14.25 Davis, John Gold Hooped Nature PS, US A scenic set of audio drift that easily zigzags dense passages of analog crunch as well as blank vistas of crystalline tones via guitars, found sounds, contact microphones, tape speed oscillations, field recordings & a small battery of effects. John's study as a Filmmaker & Photographer definitely plays some role here, w/ any number of landscapes (real or imagined, inner or outer) being brought to mind. Way less head than heart though, w/plenty of these tracks dipped in a romantic glaze that betrays any tendency to over conceptualize drone/ambient/whatever music. LIMITED TO 300 RootStrata CD $13.25 Dick Justice Don't Remember b/w It's Hard PS, US Superfancy Heavyduty Everything - 7" Picture Disc Vinyl Thick 45 $4.25 Durutti Column, The Sunlight to Blue... Blue to Blackness PS, UK "Sunlight to blue ... Blue to blackness" - This was one of the more upbeat title suggestions for the very bare, back to basics, reflective new album from The Durutti Column. Vini Reilly has recorded under the name The Durutti Column since 1978 and has a rich portfolio of work, releasing over 15 albums in this time, but Reilly has been through some dark times the past year. In a conscious response to his last two polished and studio based releases he has created some sparse, simply beautiful 'sketches' as he once called them, more reminiscent of his work from the early eighties. Many of the pieces are simply instrumentals played on his Juan Montero flamenco guitar, and he returns to 'Without Mercy' for the last track 'Grief' and reinvents 'Never Known' from LC. This release also sees the debut of a talented young pianist and singer, Poppy Morgan, who co-wrote the melancholy Ananda as a duet with what Reilly dryly calls 'intrusive guitar'. For the uninitiated, Vini was the first artist signed to Manchester's influential Factory Records, co-wrote and played on Morrissey's first solo album 'Viva Hate', and was heavily featured in the film about Manchester music culture, '24 Hour Party People'. Ever critical of Vini's voice, but ever a fierce champion of his talent, the late Tony Wilson would surely appreciate this return of The Durutti Column. Track listing: 1. Glimpse 2. Contact 3. Messages 4. So Many Crumbs And Monkeys! 5. Ged 6. Never Known Version 7. Anada 8. Head Glue 9. Demo For Gathering Dust 10. Wordless 11. Grief. Kooky-027 CD $17.75 Eden Express Que Amors Que PS, US Kip Uhlhorn (CLOUDLAND CANYON), Kelly Uhlhorn, & John David Lovelace. Their debut is a lush, tropical album formed by a decadent love of drink, the non-erotic possibilities of equestrian ownership, & a finely tuned sense of the dark supernatural side of things. It's like castle rock w/ warm, white sand beaches. HolyMountain CD $16.00 Enduser Left PS, GERMANY Tracklisting: Interruption 4, Black Light, Retaliation, Of View. Fear, Black Light [scorn remix], Stillness (re-edit), Chaos (re-edit). Info: End.User is one of the cornerstones of the modern eclectic electronic music releases across many platforms have built him into a juggernaut. A usually prolific artist, having recorded for Hymen, Ad Noiseam, Sublight, cargo, and many others, he took 2007 off, working on something very special: his debut on Ohm Resistance and the 2x12'' vinyl version on Hymen Records. Having relocated to San Francisco, a new lease on his creative power is demonstrated adroitly over the entire album Furthermore, there are two re-edits on side d which are vinyl-only tracks! Hymen-055 DLP $21.75 Everybody Out S-T PS, US Twelve thought prevoking anthems that punk fans of all ages will appreciate. Features Boston legend Rick Barton (DROPKICK MURPHYS, OUTLETS), the infamous Scottish born punk poet Sweeny Todd (DEAD PETS) and Billy Close (THE FREEZE). 4 tracks not on the CD. Taang LP $13.25 Ginormous At Night, Under Artificial Light PS, GERMANY On Ginormous' third album on Hymen Records, Bryan Konietzko did take more time and produced his most direct and potent musical message to date. 'At Night' is even more emotive and personal than Ginormous' previous work, all while resisting self-indulgence. These eleven tracks were objectively beaten and honed until they each became the most condensed and vivid versions of themselves. Bryan Konietzko shines his bright, 'artificial light' on the elements that hoards of electronic music composers fear the most: melody, song structure and brevity. the album is an intense and addictive experience, charging forward with the nervous energy of urban, nighttime cityscapes, speeding subways and foreboding factories. Here is an organic, human element at the center of this unrelenting journey, in the form of symphonic and acoustic instruments and warm bass lines, balancing the bold compositions. The album starts with 'punches to carefully coax,' a proud peacock of a track where thick, jagged planes of ice collide with razor sharp synth strings. 'Melted Circadian' bristles with a chromatically-fractal melody that spins like a neon helix in vertigo. Konietzko parades a passionate assortment of prepared guitars with a muscular beat in the sweeping 'coiled so tightly.' The title track confidently trudges like a phalanx of tungsten-clad shadows pursuing a cloud of glittering insects. 'From Deep Bore Holes' hypnotizes with an unsettlingly lingual snare drum that tries and fails to speak, possibly warning of the molten, rubberized synth melody that waits in the depths, poised to scald. Finally, 'awakening the magpie in all of us' sails on a slow Bonham-esque dream-beat while dozens of chimes and metallophones pull the 43-minute album to its inevitable, timely conclusion. Hymen-765 CD $17.25 Graves, Milford Percussion Ensemble PS, US Features Milford Graves: Drums, Gong, Bells, Shaker; Sonny Morgan: Drums, Bells. Percussionist Milford Graves recorded his first and only ESP-Disk recording on August 5th, 1966 along with fellow percussionist, the late Sonny Morgan. According to Milford Graves, the titles were given numbers according to how many beats were in each measure. One of the main drummers in the free scene, known for skillful inclusion of Asian & African rhythmic ingredients into his solos. Worked w/ NY Art Quartet, GLogan, AAyler, Don Pullen, ACyrille. A unique combination of percussion conversations between Graves & Morgan. Digitally remastered. New Digipak format. ESPDisk CD $12.75 Grimes, Henry Trio The Call PS, US Features Henry Grimes: bass; Tom Price: drums; Perry Robinson: clarinet. As one of the most recorded bassists in the ESP-Disk catalog, Henry Grimes made his debut on ESP with Perry Robinson on clarinet, lending his unique Klezmer approach to the New Music. Born in 1935 in Philadelphia, Grimes was one of the most remarkable bassists of the 60s free jazz movement. This historic session, recorded for ESP in 1965, is one of his few recordings as leader & features the extraordinary Perry Robinson on clarinet. This adventurous album is motivating and inviting to the listener, and falls into the diversity of the ESP-Disk catalog. Digitally remastered. New digipak format. ESPDisk CD $12.75 Grip Weeds, The Infinite Soul: The Best of the Grip Weeds PS, US The Grip Weeds share the best of their sparkling, insanely catchy psyche-pop on this collection, the band s debut for Wicked Cool Records. Infinite Soul includes fifteen incredible tracks from their four albums, plus one newly recorded song: SHE BRINGS THE RAIN. The central New Jersey natives have fanned the flames of a growing audience thanks to immense press, significant radio/internet airplay, and tour dates throughout the U.S. and Europe. Infinite Soul is a tremendous compilation that promises to widen their loyal legion of fans. ALL MUSIC GUIDE: "After 16 years together, it's high time the Grip Weeds were treated to a compilation, and Infinite Soul: The Best of the Grip Weeds cavorts merrily around the band's past pastures, pulling out the best blooms from the group's four albums for listeners' perusal. Having snapped up the Grip Weeds onto his Wicked Cool Records label, Little Steven does the selecting with panache, highlighting their influences and showcasing the diversity of their retro-garage sound." WickedCool CD $12.25 Harvey Milk Pleaser PS, US This classic rock album along w/ its companion piece "Live Pleaser" nestled in a double album gatefold w/ all photos in full color & a full color insert complete w/ lyrics! The artwork is as jaw-dropping as the albums! And yes, the exclamation points are entirely warranted!!!!! VERY LIMITED! Chunklet DLP $25.25 Heavy Winged Alive In My Mouth (LP/CD) PS, US Following up on the response to last summer's "Blacc Lust" comes the massive & dense blowout that is "Alive In My Mouth." Comprised of 2 of the band's dirtiest &, quite simply, heaviest tracks, it is music for tearing down physical walls. Every copy of the album will come complete w/a CD that features both of the album tracks in addition to a "bonus" 17 minute track. Limited to 650 copies pressed on 180g RTI vinyl, housed w/in heavy art sleeves bearing new artwork by Michael Canich. TLR LP $21.50 Hella There's No 666 In Outer Space PS, US Deluxe vinyl version presented on 2 heavyweight 12 inch lps, housed in a gatefold sleeve with new artwork and lyric sheet. LIMITED to 1000. BlackDiamond LP $17.75 Hercules and Love Affair S-T (ON SALE) PS, US 2008 debut album from the Electro outfit led by Andrew Butler and featuring Antony (from Antony & The Johnsons), Nomi, and Kim Ann. Andrew Butler emerged from making music for college-based dance projects into a fully-fledged recording artist, via the New York art scene. He hooked up with his friends and got them to collaborate and sing his songs and Hercules & Love Affair is the result. This album is 2008's most exciting dancefloor concoction, an arthouse vision of Pure Pop by way of futuristic Electronica and classic Dance music, where beautiful, bruising harmonies and tensile rhythms collide in resurgent soundscapes and emotive Disco workouts. The album is co-produced by Andrew Butler with Tim Goldsworthy of DFA at Plantain Studios in the midst of Manhattan, New York City. Contains bonus video for "Blind". Mute CD $14.25 Herman Dune 1-2-3 Apple Tree PS, US Legendary anti-folk French duo return w/their 2nd EP for Everloving. "French folkies w/ a Jonathan Richman fixation address rock's criminal lack of ukulele on this totally twee, utterly charming tune, complete w/horns, bongos & backup angels" - Rolling Stone Everloving CD5 $6.25 Hinson, Micah P. Micah P. Hinson & the Red Empire Orchestra [limited edition] PS, US FullTimeHobby CD $25.00 I Was A Cub Scout I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope PS, US Debut full length from this UK two piece. XL CD $11.50 It Hugs Back The Record Room: First Four Singles PS, US New-ish UK band collects their first four singles for a handy CD release. Full length to follow in early 09. TooPure CD $6.25 Ives, Charles A Radical In A Suit And Tie PS, UK The music of Charles Ives is a cultural sourcebook of America at the beginning of the twentieth century. He took the evangelical hymns, the college songs, melodies of the dance hall, the tunes of small town bands and the sounds of village life and shaped them into musical works that are at one familiar and of startling originality. Long considered to be unplayable, his musical juxtapositions would prove to be enormously influential inform such kaleidoscopic inventions as Van Dyke Parks' Song Cycle and the Beach Boys' Smile. El-146 CD $15.50 Jay Reatard Singles 06-07 (ON SALE) PS, US This is a collection of all his out-of-print material, re-mastered by the Real Tard himself. It's finally possible to hear these gems in one straight shot, remasterd (hence sounding better than ever), without flipping over a pile of 7'' platters. Includes a DVD showcasing some choice live performances. InTheRed-151 CD/DVD $17.00 Joy Division Let the Movie Begin PS, US NOW ON CD! Contains extremely rare audio interviews w/all members of the group - some of which have never seen the light of day. The interview sections are interspersed w/superb live performances including rarities from Dutch & Belgian concert performances & a couple of rare alternative studio outtakes. Interstate CD $14.50 Key, The Fit Me In PS, UK German Volker Langefeld and Englishman Alan Warren were the brains behind The Key, whose 1978 album "Fit Me In" is a largely undiscovered jewel in the '70s power-pop crown. Whilst similarly conceived long players by the likes of Klaatu and Liverpool Echo - who also wore their Paul McCartney/Emitt Rhodes/Eric Carmen influences on their sleeves - have become acknowledged classics, The Key's debut has remained a mystery to all but the lucky few; until now! Recorded in Germany and England, released on EMI's short-lived Emily subsidiary, the album sold well and the duo recruited a touring band embarking on a whirlwind of promotional activity, appearing on TV and radio shows everywhere. A third member, Michael Lowey, joined the group in time to record a follow-up single and a couple of unreleased tracks (all included here) but the band were dropped by EMI as quickly as they'd been picked up. First reissue anywhere ever of this much missed album! Rev-Ola-211 CD $17.00 King Khan & The Shrines The Supreme Genius of King Khan and the Shrines PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Vice DLP $16.25 Lithops Mound Magnet: Part Two PS, US "Elevations above Sea Level" is the second Mound Magnet part from Lithops aka Jan St Werner, 1/2 of the prolific duo Mouse on Mars, 1/3 of last year's surprise collaboration "Von Südenfed" with the Fall's Mark E Smith & 1/2 of the dsp group Microstoria. "Elevations above Sea Level" gives us aural diagrams of a large, hypermodern cities with futuristic vehicles moving around. The electrical ticking of fluorescent advertising panels, a thwappy airiness of the entilation system, the rattles of trains & chopped up hums of distant roads, the mechanical groans that maintenance machinery starts up with, rain drumming on the stretched glass roofs of urban malls, the howling groans of motorcycles on city highways. It's not an ambient record by any means, nor is it purely musique concrete. It's rather an acid fulled hallucination of how to detect an idea of the future in the noises that surround us. Sonig LP $17.25 Little Ax Stone Cold Ohio PS, US AMG: " Little Axe is guitarist and singer Skip McDonald, but it's also much more than that. It is, in practice, a virtual reunion of the Sugarhill Gang -- the rhythm section responsible for the grooves underlying such paleo-hip-hop classics as "Rapper's Delight" and "White Lines" -- and therefore also a virtual reunion of Tackhead, the pioneering avant funk outfit that brought the Sugarhill Gang together with British producer Adrian Sherwood and vocalists Gary Clail and Bernard Fowler. In the Little Axe context, though, the focus is squarely on McDonald and on his overriding passion: vintage blues. Imagine a Delta blues aesthetic (spare, rural, and stark), and then imagine it thickened with additional instrumental layers and twisted with dubwise atmospherics, and you'll have some idea what to expect -- sort of like a posthumous collaboration between Howlin' Wolf and African Head Charge." RealWorld CD $15.00 Lou Lou & the Guitarfish S-T PS, US This colorful, charismatic group of youth, feat. George & Lou Lou Rosenthall, the children of Hank Rank (Crime), has been blasting around San Francisco since elementary school, honing a diet of Blondie, New York Dolls, The Ramones, The Recauntours-you name it. Birdman CD $16.00 Love As Laughter Holy PS, US The group's distinctive sound can only be described as a melting pot of flavors of artists such as the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, & Neil Diamond. Epic/RedInk CD $13.25 Love As Laughter Holy PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Epic/RedInk LP $12.75 LSD & The Search For God S/T PS, US ON VINYL! This masterful collection of five lysergic-dipped, guitar-based gems is delightfully reminiscent of the early Creation Records sound. Turn it on & tune in to a psychedelic trip, where swirling guitars & playfully flirtatious boy/girl vocals travel through dreamy pop hooks & fuzzed out drones. Limited to 1000 DeepSpace 12 $12.00 Made Out Of Babies Ruiner PS, US While the album retains the group's trademark ferocious hybrid of PJ Harvey, Jesus Lizard & Big Black, it also finds the band's musical exploration showcasing something unsettling & unique. The End CD $15.50 Melodium My Mind Is Falling To Pieces PS, FRANCE Now, with "My Mind is falling to pieces" on Arbouse recordings, it lets us glimpse a world quite singular. Folk Much more than usual, much more organic and acoustic (guitar, piano), Melodium offers us listen compositions melancholy, nostalgic ditties where the melodies are furnish a few clicks and relents beep ... We discover his voice and his talented songwriter. It is finally a unique, a meeting between Folk and Electronica. ArbouseRecordings-020 CD $17.75 Mort Garson The Wozard Of Iz PS, UK An extraordinary, acid, counterculture take on The Wizard of Oz created under the auspices of electronic producer, Bernard Krause and combining Jacques Wilson s inventive lyrics with the moog synthesizers of the legendary Mort Garson. Even in the heady, drug-fuelled atmosphere of sonic exploration that ruled the late Sixties, there was never another album quite like The Wozard of Iz; a psychedelic masterpiece both of and ahead of its time. A psychedelic concept album of estimable mind: funny, crazed, beautiful and thought provoking. El-145 CD $15.50 Mucca Pazza Plays Well Together PS, US Second full length from this 30 piece marching band known for their energetic live shows. It takes a bit of effort to actually play well together with this many members, which is why they're so proud of this new album. For fans of Beirut, Gogol Bordello, John Philip Sousa. MuccaPazza CD $13.75 Mueller, Jeff Fold And Perish PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Monitor LP $10.25 MV & EE Ragas of the Culvert PS, US Previously self-released as a CD-R in an edition of less than 50 copies as well as a quickly sold out cassette, this is a glorious revisiting of the lunar raga style that created so much of MV & EE's past. This meditative & purely instrumental 6 track voyage is guaranteed to transport you to distant worlds. Limited to 750 copies on 180g RTI vinyl. Comes w/a 50 minute bonus CD (not CDR), "Total Loss Songs", featuring some newly recorded previously unreleased jams (some w/the GOLDEN ROAD) TLR LP $22.00 My Morning Jacket Acoustic Citsuoca: Live at the Startime Pavilion (Extended Play) PS, US AtoRecords CD5 $6.00 Nash, Ben The Seventh Goodbye PS, US Debut full-length from Sheffield, England's best kept secret. Musical elements as diverse as folk, raga, Eastern persuccion, drone, prog, and noise all collide and coalesce as the album unfolds. Some of the best new psych sounds coming out of the UK right now. Letterpress printed card package. AuroraBorealis CD $14.75 Negativland Thigmotactic PS, US SeeLand CD $14.25 Nina Rota War And Peace: OST PS, UK For King Vidor's 1956 filming of Tolstoy's epic, Nino Rota, already revered for his work on the films of Federico Fellini and who would go on to compose the Oscar-winning music for the first two parts of The Godfather trilogy, provides a suitably dramatic and romantic score that pays homage to the music of Tchaikovsky. The film is a truly sumptuous spectacle, thanks to the radiance of the young Audrey Hepburn (who plays Natasha) and the contribution of veteran cinematographer Jack Cardiff - widely hailed as a genius in the field after his work on the Powell and Pressburger masterpieces A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes. Nino Rota s score is long deleted in digital form and much sought after by the composer s acolytes in America, Japan and Italy especially. Audrey Hepburn is collectable in all mediums and naturally enough she graces the front cover of our edition. Prelude / The Orgy / Andrei Leaving For The War - Pierre And Natasha / The Battle Of Austerlitz / Moment Musical - Andrei Andnatasha - The Hunt / War And Peace (Natasha's Waltz) / Anatole And Natasha / Winter And The Remembrance Of Andrei / The Charge Of The Cavalry And The Wounded / Exodus From Moscow / Napoleon's Retreat / The Homecoming At Moscow. El-147 CD $15.50 Nurse With Wound Huffin' Rag Blues PS, UK The new album, their first for over 4 years, 'Huffin' Rag Blues' is the inevitable conclusion of Steven Stapleton and Andrew Liles' passion for easy listening and lounge jazz. Contorted and carved into a distinctly Nurse With Wound sound 'Huffin' Rag Blues' is a greasy amalgam of uneasy listening, shaken and stirred Molotov cocktails and quixotica. Full to the brim with squeals, screams, smokey vocals, drunken double basses, melting vibraphones and internal organs from outer space this album is an unlikely and unique excursion from beginning to end. As with all Nurse With Wound recordings it goes without saying... expect the unexpected. DirtierPromotions-063 CD $18.50 Om Live in Jerusalem PS, US In December of 2007 the mighty duo that is OM made a pilgrimage to Israel to play for its people. Their pinnacle performance unfolded at 4 Aristobolus Street in Jerusalem the site of Uganda Records. 180 gram black vinyl transcendental offering. Limited to 3,000 machine numbered copies SouthernLord LP $21.50 Pelt Dauphin Elegies PS, US This first new studio recording in three years picks up where 2005's Untitled CD leaves off-delivering massive slabs of heavy, all-acoustic drone action. VHF CD $14.25 Phair, Liz Exile In Guyville [expanded re-issue] PS, US 15th Anniversary for Phair's blockbuster debut and the areola that shook the world... The original album remastered and expanded with three bonus tracks from her 'Girly Sound' demo. Additon include the 'Guyville Redux' DVD documentary of music and interviews with John Cusack, Steve Albini, Gerard Cosloy and Chris Lombardi, Guyville producer Brad Wood, members of Urge Overkill, among other, and much more, etc. ATO/Red CD/DVD $15.00 Phair, Liz Exile In Guyville [expanded re-issue] PS, US VINYL VERSION! 180 gram DLP pressing in a double-gatefold jacket, packaged with a bonus 7" featuring 3 previously unrelease tracks (the CD version's bonus tracks?) and a copy of the CD for "sideloading". It's cool to be back in Guyville, ain't it? ATO/Red DLP $19.25 Puerto Muerto I Was A Swallow PS, US New album. Fire CD $14.50 Pumice Quo PS, US As the title self-effacingly implies, Quo proffers a triumphant, primo slice of past Pumiceisms: uncertain progressions, anomalous structure, inimitable guitar buzz, sublime melancholy & distorted vocals (crooned, spoken & moaned). Quo once more finds Pumice cruising the convergence of pop, folk & noise strains with bona fide inner mystique. Sputtering sub-underground skiffle aims for outer zones, diamond cuts of nervous guitar with pesky hooks that sting & tickle tread rough hewn punk turf, pop tangents charm with echoes of the Kilgours or Chris Knox, and woozy synth blurts & drones thread the patchwork patterns with Hulk-like grace. SoftAbuse CD $11.50 Quinn, Donovan & The 13th Month Sister Alchemy PS, US After several years of writing & recording, Donovan Quinn (SKYGREEN LEOPARDS) recently completed work on his proper debut, working as Donovan Quinn & the 13th Month. Before we get too far into the LP's how & whys, we've got this single to serve as a taste of what will soon be. Sister Alchemy appears on the forthcoming LP. The Rabbits Tracks, wherein DQ channels Kris Kristofferson & Nikki Sudden with equal prejudice, is exclusive to this release. SoftAbuse-027 45 $5.25 Reckless Kelly Bulletproof PS, US Rollicking guitars & a relentlessly aggressive rhythm section pound out political statements alongside epic road anthems & ragged love songs. Recorded at Willie Nelson's legendary Pedernales Studios in Lake Travis, Texas. YepRoc CD $14.50 Ruth Buzzy Vultures & Doves PS, US Guitarist Phil Schuldt and drummer Matt Molenaar began the band as a duo in Bloomington, IL, circa 90something, and Paul Kamp joined on bass and vocals a few years later. Paul's brother Jim joined in 2005 on guitar to assist in recording their third, and undeniably greatest, album WHICH IS OUT NOW. The band released it's first collection of music, the 1998 landmark, Oh Yeah, That's Right!, on Chicago's No Record Company label. Their sparkling, stunning, stereophonic sophomore effort, Mission Statement, was released on Chicago's Veronica Records in 2003. NEWER RELEASE Vultures + Doves is back on good old No Record Co. NoRecordCo CD $12.25 RV Paintings Trinity Rivers PS, US A suite of 3 nocturnal jams, way heavy on the hypnotic vibe. Wine glasses, holographic guitar circles & skittery drum lines unite to form a fantasy world- but not in color - all black & white w/smears of metallic sliver. This is by far one of the most beautiful & totally dark audio documents out of the STARVING WEIRDOS camp. LIMITED TO 500 RootStrata CD $13.25 Saturday Knights Mingle PS, US Three-piece hip-hop/trailer park pop-punk band debut their genre-busting full length. They present a dash os psych, Afro-funk, old school style & a seductive collaboration with the DAP-KINGS. Kim Thayil (SOUNDGARDEN) spazzes out on guitar on the mesmerizing rock anthem "I Go" while Nirvana producer JACK ENDINO plays drums on a pumped up new mix of underground radio hit "45." LightInTheAttic CD $12.50 Saturday Looks Good To Me NO PS, US MIchigan's finest indie pop collective continue their tradition of one-off limited run singles on keyboardist Scott Sellwood's tiny Pedal Bark Records. 2 EXCLUSIVE, UNRELEASED songs recorded in Stockholm. The fuzz-guitar dominated "No Reaction," sung clear as a bell by vocalist Betty Marie Barnes over hand-claps and roaring B-3 organ, is the unruly younger sibling to the understated live favorite, "No Reception," a static-addled call and response indictment of impersonal technology. PedalBark-004 45 $6.00 Schaefer, Janek Extended Play [Triptych for the child survivors of war and conflict] PS, US LIMITED EDITION 600. LINE is proud to release the latest audio work from British composer and installation artist Janek Schaefer based on his installation of the same title. Installation Reviews: "a piece to return to again and again... haunting and lulling" [The Wire, UK] "so inspirational, and in many ways very spiritual" [Gerry Turvey] "I was so deeply touched by your piece" [Mandeep Kaur Samra] Red is the colour of Life, of Death, and of Love. Scarlett, my first child, was born in 2005, and since then I have been very aware of how lucky we all are. I have been constantly comparing this to the fact that my mother was born in Warsaw in 1942 - the epicenter of World War II. How opposite can two beginnings be? This inspired me to produce the Extended Play installation, which continuously and positively celebrates hope and new beginnings, for child survivors in all situations around the world. The original idea for the composition, came from learning about the 'Jodoform' system of secret musical messages, that were broadcast by the BBC Service, during music they played was given a particular meaning, which was interpreted by Polish Underground. Discovered from the original Jodoform log book, that the lovely Polish folk song 'Tango Lyczakowskie', was broadcast on the day my mother was born. The song describes how children in 1918, had been forced to take up arms, in defense of their town. From this tune, chose a short rising musical phrase, and with my arranger Michael Jennings, developed a ten-minute score. Each of the three solo parts was then recorded separately, edited, and cut onto vinyl. In the gallery, 3 x Cello EP's, 3 x Piano EP's, and 3 x Violin EP''s are played at 33, 45, or 78rpm using nine retro record players. These play continuously, and each was modified to stop playing briefly in response to the audience moving around the exhibition. This has the effect of changing and extending the composition, so that it is never the same again. Line-036 CD $12.25 Sigur Ros Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust PS, US Inspired by the unfettered feeling of the acoustic performances filmed during Heima, Sigur Rós adopted a looser approach in creating their fifth album Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust. The album consequently is fresher and more human than anything they've previously recorded. Rough edges, cracked notes, and the sound of fingers on strings are audible resulting in tracks (e.g. "Íllgresi") that prove to be the band's sparsest and most affecting work to date. Worry not though, plenty of electric guitar can be heard throughout the album ensuring Sigur Rós' commitment to challenging sonic limitations. Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust is truly a groundbreaking album for Sigur Rós. It's the first time they've attempted to write, record, mix, release and support (by touring) an album in the same year. Notoriously known for their laborious writing/recording style and their Icelandic roots, Sigur Rós decided to record an album outside of Iceland for the first time. Recording, mixing and mastering sessions took place in such un-Reykjavik cities as New York (Sear Sound and Sterling Sound), London (Abbey Road and Assault & Battery) and Havana. The result is pretty much their "leave home" album, the anti-Heima. The opening track, "Gobbledigook", is a manifesto setter with its shifting/no time signature. On the last track, "All Alright", Sigur Rós find themselves singing a song solely in English for the first time. The seventh track, "Ára Bátur", was performed with a full orchestra and the London Oratory Boys Choir. This was recorded in one take with no overdubs and the result was 90 people playing at once and just one perfect take. This is their first album working with Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, PJ Harvey) and the first since their debut to not be recorded with Ken Thomas. It was a true co-production, one that found Sigur Rós breaking out of old molds/habits. The cover artwork is a photo taken from a flyer for Ryan McGinley's most recent photo exhibition in NYC, "I Know Where the Summer Goes", and the image captures perfectly the spirit of the album, one of free-spirited happiness and exploration. XLRecordings CD $9.25 Sisters Self-Titled [cassette tape] PS, US Brought to you by ultra-noiseniks A Place To Bury Strangers, who have started their own label to showcase the freaking sonics of their peers. What sort of audio megatonnage does the Loudest Band in NYC sign to their imprint? DBA describes it thusly: 2 NEW KIDS EX NEW SCHOOL PLAYING WICKED BAD ASS BREAK BEATS WITH GOOD HOOKS AND NOT MUCH HONKY TONK. MATT CONBOY AND AARON PFANNEBACKER KICK OUT 7 SONGS OF MINDBENDEDNESS. RECORDED BY OLIVER ACKERMANN AT DBA. DeathByAudio-001 CASS $7.00 Six By Seven Left Luggage at the Perevil Hotel PS, US SaturdayNight CD $14.50 Smith, Steven R. Anchorite PS, US Reissue of the dazzling jewel, originally released in 2006 on Important Records as a limited run LP in their ongoing Arts & Crafts Series. Performed live to 2 track w/the aide of tape loops & prerecorded takes, the music maintains a drifting, painterly quality that easily evokes the American west as much as the European east which Smith so lovingly mines for his HALA STRANA recordings. Sepia toned & tinged w/ a luminous distortion, The Anchorite, as the name suggests, is reserved, pulled back & solemn, some kind of hermetic prayer for the end of the world. LIMITED TO 500. RootStrata CD $13.25 Starving Weirdos Harry Smith PS, US The 1st vinyl side from these Northern California mushroom farmers is a real doozy. A live soundtrack to the silent psychedelic films of American hero Harry Smith, this 1 sided LP is more free drift than free jazz - taking off from a shot in the dark & never touching ground again. RootStrata LP $10.00 Sweet Cobra Forever PS, US A gritty, disgruntled ball of stoner rock frustration from a group of hardcore guys w/ heavy hearts embracing their late 70's groove rock influences to the fullest. W/a truly unique approach to the genre, these tormented tracks are menacing, introspective & engagine simultaneously. The mix of crusty hardcore, d-beat & riff heavy rock draw comparisons to His Hero is Gone, Helmet, & Mastodon. RIYL: Sword, High on Fire, Crowbar. MetalBlade/Blackmarket CD $13.00 Taiga Remains Ribbons of Dust PS, US Although originally conceived as stand-alone pieces, the 4 tracks that make up this hour long disc can easily be seen as 1 continuous meditation on total delay emptiness as channeled through the electric 6-string drone worship of Flying Saucer Attack & Andrew Chalk. These verses seem to have been written during heavy snowed in nights that lapsed into early morning. Vibrating, soothing, disturbing, & completely built for headphone trips to the stratosphere. LIMITED TO 300 RootStrata CD $13.25 Triffids, The The Black Swan [expanded re-issue, import] PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. The Black Swan has always been the album that divided Triffids fans - it was an eclectic mix of styles at the time and, though this seems a little less unusual these days, it's still mighty eclectic. Restored to the album Dave and the band had hoped against hope for in 1989 by the addition of 5 songs left out back then - and an encore. Accompanied by a bonus disc of demos and unreleased material. The original album remastered and expanded, 36 tracks in total! Domino DCD $22.50 Triffids, The Treeless Plain [expanded re-issue, import] PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. Treeless Plain was recorded in a dozen midnight to dawn sessions with a talented but green engineer, Nick Mainsbridge some 25 years ago. Legend has it that the time left to mix all tracks was 2 hours. Fortunately the 24 track masters were retained and we were able to commission a brand new mix from the now considerably less green Mr Mainsbridge. Wow springs to mind. The original album (plus extra tracks from the same sessions) remixed by the original engineer Mainsbridge, remastered and further expanded with live tracks. Domino CD $20.50 Triffids, The Beautiful Waste: Mini Masterpieces from The Triffids 1982 to 1985 [import] PS, UK Import version, for those who cannot wait...like Jim. The Triffids recorded a number of works that were less than full length but far from fully formed. They've grouped a number of these under the title Beautiful Waste... Most of the material is heard here for the first time on CD. Included are Raining Pleasure, Lawson Square Infirmary and the Field Of Glass EP. To round off the set we've included the title track and a smash hit single that never was - Dear Miss Lonelyhearts and Native Bride. Domino CD $20.50 Tubes, The Goin Down The Tubes PS, UK Reissue of this classic compilation, taken from the Tubes' golden period during their time with A&M records in the late 1970's. This double CD takes from all their best-loved albums and includes the entire remote control album that was released in 1979, produced by Todd Rundgren. The CD booklet features a UK discography, sleeve notes and lyrics to the singles included on the album. Also many of the band's brilliant and visually striking album images are featured throughout the booklet. The CD features 5 of the band's best known singles 'White Punks On Dope', 'Don't Touch Me There', 'Prime Time', 'TV is King' and 'Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)'. The Tubes created a unique blend of tongue in cheek theatrical rock that found a niche within the whole punk/new wave movement of the mid-late 70's. They built a huge reputation for their outrageously extravagant live shows, performing at Knebworth festival and a record breaking run at the old Hammersmith Odeon. The Tubes are still working today. CherryRed-363 CD $15.50 Vampire Weekend Oxford Comma b/w Walcott (Insane Mix) PS, US Limited edition. Multiple Little Jon and Crunk mentions. XL 45 $3.75 Various In-Kraut Vol. 3 (3XCD) PS, US Guten Tag! Willkommen to the 3rd & final installment of The In-Kraut. Once again, the Marina label takes you on a deep trip into the funky musical spheres of 1960s & 1970s Germany - an undiscovered universe full of Hammond-heavy grooves, tight big band arrangements & fuzz guitar-enhanced dancefloor nuggets. Dip into a motherlode of 20 rare soul, beat, now sound, mod, jazz & soundtrack gems. Marina 3XCD $18.00 Various Fun From None: Live from the No Fun Fest 2004 & 2005 (2XDVD) PS, US This is a DVD document of crazed live actions of sound pirates doing a log clog of frequency jam well outside the regular FM beamed crap that pollutes this stuffed melon hellhole: Battleship Earth. Includes footage from all walks of life... some you may have heard, some not, but LOAD promises to be your guide through the noisy underworld of exciting new sounds so you can liven up the next weenie roast with your definitive talk on some off-road soundz happening outside of the worlds of music as we know of it. Featuring: To Live and Shave in L.A., Kim Gordon and the Sweet Ride, Carlos Giffoni/Dylan Nyoukis, Wolf Eyes. Hair Police, Double Leopards, Lee Renaldo/Roger Miller/William Hooker, Nautical Almanac, Sixteen Bitch Pileup, Giffoni's Death Unit, Borbetomagus, Heathen Shame, Jazkamer, Magic Markers, Monotract, Nihilist Assault Group, Macronympha & Prurient. Load DVD $17.00 Velvet Underground S-T PS, US Following the departure of John Cale in '68, & the addition of Doug Yule on bass, they released this in '69. More subdued & lyrically compassionate than the first 2 records it is nonetheless equally powerful & many consider "The Couch Album" to be their finest work. 4MenWithBeards LP $16.75 Velvet Underground White Light/White Heat PS, US From the amphetamine fueled, & inspired, opening of the title track to the the 17 min. assault that is "Sister Ray" this hardly lets up for a second, w/ the haunting "Here She Comes Now" being the album's only mellowing moment. One of the most difficult, challenging, & ultimately beautiful pop records of all time. 4MenWithBeards LP $16.75 Velvet Underground & Nico S-T PS, US Quite possibly the most influential rock album of all time, despite its initial lackluster sales. This is one of the most varied, yet coherent, records in the whole pop spectrum & it was nothing short of a revelation in the field of by the numbers psych & folk rock that was the norm in 1967. This is an all-time classic whose influence & power still can not be denied. 4MenWithBeards LP $16.75 Venetian Snares Detrimentalist PS, US Their latest is really a roots record, revisiting jungle when it was more about energy & experimentation than a strict formula. The days before they took out all the good bits between the kicks & the snares! W/ more & more snares between the snares from Snares, this is jungle at its most invigorating! Over 20 people were harmed in the creation of this record! PlanetMu CD $16.00 Viktor Vaughn Raedawn PS, US 1st release in the Powerful Beacon series teams up MF DOOM w/ Swedish-Chinese producer Kaman Leung, who made abstract electronic hip-hop beats for the past decade. After a trilogy series of EPs for his own Lacerated. This project aims to reintroduce hip hop classics by having them remixed by contemporary producers to provoke the next generation of hip hop artists. TakeshiBrothers 45 $5.25 Vivian Girls Wild Eyes" b/w "My Baby Wants Me Dead PS, US When we first heard this single most of the folks in our corner of the office were like: "Oh shit, this is going to be huge!" The more I think about it the more I think that might be an understatement. This is a really great record that will appeal equally to the indie kids and the punks. If these girls want it, the world could be their's. Essential purchase. PlaysWithDolls 45 $4.50 Watson Twins, The Fire Songs PS, US New album from mysterious Jenny Lewis collaborators. Fire Songs is the full-length debut by identical twins Chandra and Leigh, AKA The Watson Twins. Gaining fans in the indie-rock, folk and alternative-country music scenes, The Watson Twins - whose visual presence equals their vocal presence - can't be easily categorized. Their music is an evocative approach to warm, familiar sounds, which intrigue and enchant. The Kentucky-born duo count folk, gospel, blues and country as early influences. Fire Songs was produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda (members from various incarnations of Sebadoh, Earlimart, Everest and Folk Implosion) and is the follow-up to The Watson Twins' self-released and critically acclaimed Southern Manners EP from 2006. The Twins came to prominence adding their graceful country soul and haunting vocals to the Jenny Lewis with The Waton Twins project Rabbit Fur Coat. Vanguard CD $15.00 Zelienople Stone Academy PS, US Cracked song poems from a basement in Chicago w/ no lights on. Acoustic improvisations that have as much in common w/ Thuja as they do the late period work of Talk Talk. Slowly drifting guitar tones run head first into blown out harmonium drones & the broken edges of homemade instruments. These songs aren't drifting as much as they are lost at sea. LIMITED TO 300 RootStrata LP $16.75 Zombie Zombie Land For Renegades PS, US This project is lead by 2 people, Etienne Jaumet & Cosmicneman (HERMAN DUNE) using sound & rhythm to explore the feeling of fear growing deep inside of you. Listening to their music, you will go through different emotional stages, especially when they play w/ the analog effects of instruments like the Theremin, keyboards, or space echo tape-delay pedal. RIYL: Goblin, Suicide, Raymond Scott, Silver Apples or Can. Versatile France CD $18.00 Forthcoming Releases 1900s, The Everybody's Got A Collection (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY?) NO PS, US New 7" vinyl phonograph single from Chicago psych-pop troupe, featuring two non-album tracks. White wax, black jacket, real posh. Parasol-039 45 $3.50 Abe Vigoda Skeleton (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US This is a twisted joy ride through the four boys' private party. Soothing parts that remind you of Captain Beefheart & My Bloody Valentine, or some punk w/ a haunting reggaeton pulse that makes you move. When the record is done after a little more than 30 mins., you are left feeling that there is something they are trying to tell you, on second listen it smacks you in the face. PostPresentMedium CD $11.50 Action Biker Hesperian Puisto (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, SWEDEN It really is time for Action Biker's first solo album! It has now been six years since she emerged as an artist doing fun and popular live shows and releasing CD-R's in the indie pop scene of Gothenburg, Sweden, which included people like Jens Lekman and The Honeydrips. Since then, Sarah Nyberg Pergament has been involved in other projects, such as Flow Flux Clan, Kissing Mirrors and The Dreamers, whose record "Day For Night" has received great acclaim from different places around the world. Over the years, Sarah has also performed lots of Action Biker shows (some, as an opening act for Le Tigre and The Embassy), contributed to recordings with Lars Blek (The Field), Differnet and The Honeydrips, and all this time, new recordings with Action Biker have popped up on compilations and singles. In brief, when "Hesperian Puisto" finally is released, it means the début of someone with a lot of experienceŠ The record is named after the Hesperian park in Helsinki, Finland, where Sarah lived for a while. She describes her music as baroque on synthesizers. It is pop music built on complex naivety - altogether very accessible music with distinct vocals and a crispy, sweet, analogue sound. Two great-looking videos are also included on the CD. References and Influences: Young Marble Giants, Broadcast, Dislocation Dance, Moondog, Virna Lindt, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Antena, Francoise Hardy, Saint Etienne, Brian Eno, Ghost Box, Stereolab, Fred Astaire, Maurice Ravel, ESG, Komeda, Cluster, Flying Lizards, Syd Barrett, The Passions, St Christopher, John Barry, Can, Human League, Colleen, Marine Girls, Eric Dolphy, Telex, George Delerue, The Wake, Kraftwerk, Lori & The Chameleons, Differnet. FriendlyNoise-69 CD $13.50 Alkaline Trio Agony & Irony (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, US New album. Epic CD $16.00 Architecture In Helsinki Like it or Not EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US The Australian sextet is back with their 3rd single from their critically lauded new album Places Like This. The band has been on a tear since the album's release in fall of 2007, selling over 25,000 copies in the US in under a year. On top of that, they made their debut on the Billboard charts in the first week of release, peaked at #3 on the CMJ Top 200, and sold out several clubs nationwide on their fall 2007 tour. With the Like It or Not EP, the band finally records "One Heavy February" and "Beef in Box," which are two long-time crowd favorites from their live shows, to accompany the single version of "Like It or Not". To top it off there is a "Like It or Not" remix by one of 2008 biggest buzz bands, El Guincho. Polyvinyl-157 CD5 $7.25 Architecture In Helsinki Like it or Not EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Polyvinyl 12 $7.25 Barzelay, Eef Lose Big (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 17TH) PS, US New solo album from founder and creative force of the much-loved alt-country combo Clem Snide and noted film score composer. 429Records CD $14.25 Bauhaus Burning From The Inside (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US 4th release, originally released in 1983, this managed to succeed despite massive setbacks & feat. some of the strongest performances of the band's career, w/ inspired work from Murphy when he was able to return to recording, & the 1st lead vocal performances from bandmates Daniel Ash & David J. 4MenwithBeards LP $16.75 Bauhaus Sky's Gone Out (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US 3rd full length, originally released is 1982, & their 1st for A&M in States (in the UK it was released on Beggars Banquet). Opening w/ a shredding run through the Brian Eno track "Third Uncle", feat. some of Daniel Ash's most thrilling guitar work & Peter Murphy's strongest lyrical content yet. 4MenwithBeards LP $16.75 Beck Modern Guilt (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US 10th studio album co-produced by DANGER MOUSE. The hit track "Chemtrails" is a genre-bending tour de force that showcases their shared affection for late '60s psych-pop. Hooray. Interscope CD $16.25 Black Sun Ensemble Across the Sea of Id: The Way to Eden (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Quite possibly the final BSE release after an illustrious career of nearly 25 years. It marks a return to the beloved semi-acoustic style of their first few releases, and also - due to public demand! - contains no vocals. It is a mixture of new readings of past tracks & new compositions. The new material offers a singular, dreamy vision of BSE's potentially final works. The two title tracks, Across the Sea of Id and Eden Song, are reflective, yet hallucinatory explorations into Jesus Acedo's unique compositional & melodic sensibility. While Angel de la Guardia has a refined yet explosive rock swagger, it is balanced by the meditation Perelandra & La Paz. The CD also contains a video of the band performing the signature BSE piece "Dove of the Desert" CameraObscura CD $14.00 Blurt The Factory Recordings (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, UK 12 tracks. LTM is pleased to present an archive CD of recordings made in for the legendary Factory Records label by cult band Blurt, the unclassifiable punk-jazz trio led by Ted Milton. Formed in Stroud in 1979, Blurt consisted of Ted Milton (sax, vocals), brother Jake Milton (drums) and guitarist Pete Creese. Ted had already attracted the attention of Factory founder Tony Wilson as a puppeteer (!), and were invited to join the label. Blurt performed at several Factory showcase gigs in London between April and August 1980, and recorded one side of the double compilation album A Factory Quartet (FACT 24). Although their anarchic shows and music drew rave reviews, Blurt were frustrated by delays in releasing their Factory recording, and the last minute loss of a Factory tour of Europe in October. A live album, Live In Berlin, was recorded in December 1980 and scheduled for release as a 10" on Factory Benelux, but canceled after Blurt annoyed Wilson by comparing the Factory label to lifestyle boutique Habitat. The set was subsequently released as In Berlin on Armageddon, its memorable cover featuring a photograph of a pile of pink rubbish sacks. Digitally remastered, The Factory Recordings combines all tracks from A Factory Quartet and In Berlin, including Blurt favorites My Mother Was a Friend of an Enemy of the People, Ubu, Puppeteers of the World Unite and Cherry Blossom Polish. The booklet features archive images and detailed sleevenotes. Ted Milton and Blurt still perform regularly in both Britain and Europe, and remain an undervalued national treasure. LTM-2526 CD $17.00 Bragg, Billy Mr. Love & Justice (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Anti LP $15.50 Briggs, Anne Time Has Come (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US Originally released in 1971. This album feat. many self-penned numbers as well as a few contemporary covers w/ Briggs playing guitar & bouzouki. Briggs only released two albums & a handful of singles/EPs before retiring from the music business making this reissue an important document of the British folk revival. 4MenwithBeards LP $16.75 Briggs, Anne S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US Originally released in 1971. She was a huge influence on the entire British folk-rock movement, especially other female singers such as Sandy Denny, Jacqui McShee, & Maddy Prior. This album is a strong collection of traditional folk songs & original material & one of the most important releases of the British folk revival. 4MenwithBeards LP $16.75 Briggs, Anne S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US Thankfully this, her first & strongest record, reissued for the first time w/ the original cover. On CD Water CD $14.25 British Sea Power Open Season (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! RoughTrade LP $14.00 British Sea Power The Decline Of British Sea Power (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US REPRESS!!! RoughTrade LP $17.50 Brown Bird Bottom of the Sea (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, US Dark Americana trio have brought subtly disturbing lyrics dressed in soothing harmonies to those who will listen since 2003. Their sound ranges from simple sea-shanty style folk to complex counterpoints with an Eastern European flavor. Their influences of indie, classical, and old american hymns rise and fall within their songs like whitecaps on a dark and stormy sea. For fans of John Prine, Dirty Three, and Low. PeapodRecordings CD $10.50 Buffalo Killers Let It Ride (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Drawing comparisons in sound to Blue Cheer, Cream, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Mountain & the Allman Brothers Band, the trio released their self-titled debut in 2007 to critical raves. "Let it Ride" is an album deeply rooted in their signature 60s psychedelic & 70s blues rock inspired sound. Alive CD $13.50 California Oranges Imperial Hearts (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Our Sacramento, CA indie-pop all stars return with a gem of a pop/rock album full of hooky choruses, call and response guitars and a super tight power-pop rhythm section. A pow-pow-powerful good good feeling! Just as you'd expect from this seasoned music family. Bask in the summer sun with the fourth album from the golden state's California Oranges and a healthy dose of the sunshine power pop they're known for. Underlying the power is a healthy dose of pop: Delicately concocted, contemplative songs exploring life's ups and downs. The quintet has hit their stride on Imperial Hearts. The record features the same line up as their 2005 release Souvenirs: John Conley (Holiday Flyer), Verna Brock (Rocketship, Beanpole, Holiday Flyer, Sinking Ships), Ross Levine (Sinking Ships), Katie Haley (Holiday Flyer, Sinking Ships), and Matt Levine (Sinking Ships). The album was jointly produced by the California Oranges and Dana Gumbiner (Night Night, Deathray). Imperial Hearts was mixed by long time friend of the band, producer/engineer, Eric Stenman (Saves the Day, The Comas, The Cab). The California Oranges construct songs filled with, "soaring boy/girl harmonies, rapid-fire licks of squeaky clean and buzz saw dirty guitar work, consistently up-tempo beats, and melodies that would make tone deaf kitten haters want to sing along" --Popmatters. "Power pop has rarely sounded as sweet." --Treblezine. TRACK LIST: 1. Brand New Spine, 2. We've Got Time, 3. Travel Writer, 4. Anywhere USA, 5. I Still Hold On, 6. Silver Shoes, 7. Feel Better, 8. Waiting Is Slow, 9. I Told Grace, 10. Matter Of Consequence, 11. I Won't Let You Back In, 12. When I Sleep. Darla-193 CD $12.25 Canadians A Sky With No Stars (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Canadians' debut album A Sky With No Stars showcases this band's great ability to play catchy indie-pop anthems that are unforgettable & timeless. Ghost CD $16.00 Carr, Derek The Digital Space Race (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH) PS, IRELAND Derek Carr is one of Ireland's unsung heroes of soulful techno. Derek has been making music for almost 2 decades now (if you include his early experiments as a 14 year old with a Casio sampler). Following many releases over the past 7 years on a wide variety of electronic labels now comes his anticipated debut album for Psychonavigation Records.. 'The Digital Space Race' compiles ten tracks of sublime electronic music that can be enjoyed equally in the stoned privacy of your home or on the dance floor. For fans of John Beltran,B12,The Black Dog, Carl Craig... this is an essential record. Psychonavigation-025 CD $15.50 Centromatic/South San Gabriel Dual Hawks (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Keeping track of the distinctions between Centro-matic and South San Gabriel could be a full-time effort, if one were so inclined. Based in Denton, Texas, Centro-matic once titled an album South San Gabriel Songs/Music, only to give a splinter faction of the participating musicians-meaning Centro-matic and more friends-the name South San Gabriel and release that album in Europe under the new band name. South San Gabriel includes the four core members of Centro-matic, plus additional members, but we'll get to that shortly. You might be inclined to say that Centro-matic material tends to be more rockin', with SSG its mellow, literary counterpart, and Will Johnson's solo material as...well...usually (how shall I put this?) skinny-dipping in the abyss-but it would be a gross oversimplification. Each of these projects shares all of the aforementioned respective qualities and more. What is distinctive about the release of Dual Hawks is that we get the chance to hear side-by-side the various ways in which Centro-matic and South San Gabriel complement and play off of each other-sort of the full-length equivalent of a split single. Misra DCD $16.25 Chap Mega Breakfast (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, US They've become known & loved for their inimitable pop/improv/disco/rock-with-strings sound & a furiously rocking live show, complete w/ dance routines. It's the sound of the search for a heart of gold in a world gone cold. It deals w/ sex issues, depression & classic economics. It's all infectious, blistering pop music, but all the while something is deliciously wrong here, making for what is sure to be one of the most intriguing releases of 2008. GhostlyInternational CD $12.75 CocoRosie God Has A Voice, She Speaks The Truth (Picture disc vinyl) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US With a springtime dance floor sound, CocoRosie narrates a suicide story that takes place in a tender and elated moment of innocence, focusing on releasing and returning to Mother Nature. Limited, one time pressing. Picture disc vinyl with art by Bianca, in a clear plastic sleeve. Touch&Go 45 $6.25 CSS Donkey (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Subpop LP $12.50 CSS Donkey (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Brazil's CSS release their follow-up to 2006's "Cansei de Ser Sexy" ("I got tired of being sexy"). They've toured worldwide a number of times with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ladytron, Klaxons, and Diplo, and played festivals from Coachella, Pitchfork, and Virgin to Reading, Benicassim, Roskilde, and beyond. "Donkey" is tough, street-ready, and recreates the frenetic energy of their live shows. Equal parts dance party, urban circus, and out-and-out chaos. Subpop CD $12.50 Dalek / IfWhen Dälek vs. Ifwhen (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US 180g 12" vinyl limited to 300. As diverse as hip-hop has ever been, think My Bloody Valentine, Tool & early Wu Tang combined with Massive Attack. As with all Claire's Echo releases, this release is LIMITED to just 300 copies worldwide -- 200 copies on 180-gram black vinyl. Claire'sEcho-17 12 $12.00 Damon & Naomi More Sad Hits [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US This remastered reissue of their 1st album- which was created as a swan song response to the dissolution of Galaxie 500, this was recorded w/ Galaxie producer Mark Kramer, & is just as cutting a reaction to the sinister allure of fame as it was when released back in 1992. The album was so strong, that a presumed one-off led to a long relationship w/ Sub Pop Records, who offered to put out future releases after hearing what the duo could accomplish on their own. 20/20/20 CD $10.00 Damon & Naomi More Sad Hits [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! 20/20/20 LP $14.25 Davila 666 S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US Over the past 2 yrs, they have amassed a large local following & their shows have a reputation as must-see spectaculars. A set functions almost like a theatrical event, as the band presents a thematic environment in which viewers are called to interact w/ props & exotic dancers. Their sound is the combination of obvious rock 'n' roll classics like the Stones, Stooges, Velvets, & Dolls, along w/ less likely influences such as Mazzy Star, Li'l Wayne, & Plan B. IntheRed CD $14.25 Davila 666 S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! IntheRed LP $10.50 Dawn Chorus Florida St. Serenade (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US 10 songs that crackle & sparkle with elements of indie pop, southern jangle pop, rock, & subtle hints of shoegaze. Recorded by Brian Paulson (Beck, Wilco, Superchunk) FracturedDiscs CD $10.50 Dead End Armory Hope You're Good (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, US 4 piece rock band that's equal parts Texas-style indie rock and New England wintercore. Their sound ranges from spare, solemn songs that bring to mind The Red House Painters, early Low, to the cacophonous noise of "Sister" era Sonic Youth or classic Crazy Horse. "The vocals are a perfect match for the sonic scenes behind them, whether it's driving, straight-ahead rock or a field of sparse cymbal tings and snare cracks with ghostly guitar whines in the distance" - The Bollard PeapodRecordings CD $10.50 Dr. Dog Fate (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! ParkTheVan LP $15.50 Dr. Dog Fate (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Fate" sees the Philadelphia-based quintet filtering the gamut of American popular music into its own idiosyncratic brand of blue-eyed, dilated-pupil soul. As ever, Dr. Dog makes magic from an enduring pop palette of intricate harmonies, shape-shifting melodies, and ramshackle audio ingenuity - all presented through the band's slightly skewed and utterly individualistic outlook. Dr. Dog have toured with Wilco, Strokes, Raconteurs, Black Keys, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Magic Numbers, Cold War Kids, and more. ParkTheVan CD $14.00 Dr. Dog Easy Beat (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! ParkTheVan LP $12.50 Duchess and the Duke, The She's The Duchess, He's The Duke (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US HardlyArt CD $10.75 Duchess and the Duke, The She's The Duchess, He's The Duke (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! HardlyArt LP $10.75 Durutti Column, The Treatise on the Steppenwolf OST (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, UK LTM is proud to announce the release of the very first soundtrack recording by The Durutti Column, the legendary Factory Records ensemble formed and fronted by virtuoso guitarist/composer Vini Reilly. Treatise on the Steppenwolf is the soundtrack to the performance piece of the same name by experimental theatre group 12 Stars, written and directed by Gerard McInulty, first staged in Glasgow in May 2003. Freely adapted from the celebrated counter-culture novel by Hermann Hesse, the performance is a portrait a divided character in a state of ongoing conflict. Previously unreleased, the soundtrack CD combines the original studio recordings of the 12 pieces performed by The Durutti Column during the Glasgow run, as well as two bonus live tracks recorded at the event, one featuring spoken-word narrative by cast member Carolyn Allen. The attractive booklet for this 60 minute digital re-master includes background notes, and images from the Glasgow performance in May 2003. Artist biography: Manchester native Vini Reilly formed The Durutti Column in 1978, recording his debut album The Return of the Durutti Column the following year with producer Martin Hannett, a set of delicate instrumental tracks housed in an abrasive sandpaper sleeve. Subsequent landmark albums include LC (1981), Without Mercy (1984), The Guitar & Other Machines (1987), Sex & Death (1993), Fidelity (1996) and Someone Else's Party (2003). A prolific recording artist in his own right (usually with drummer Bruce Mitchell), Reilly has also guested on records by Morrissey, Olive and Holly Johnson. For many years the group sawas managed by the late Anthony H. Wilson, founder of Factory Records. LTM-2518 CD $17.00 Engine Down From Beginning to End (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US After nearly a decade of making music, the group chose to play 1 final tour in the US, which is chronicled on this DVD. Contains over 3 hours of content, including a documentary, their entire last show, rare & unreleased tracks, music videos & photo galleries. Lovitt DVD $15.75 Fallen Leaves, The It's Too Late Now (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, UK From defining Subway Sect to first & last word in garage punk Rob Symmons is back with The Fallen Leaves. London's very own group THE FALLEN LEAVES was formed in 2004 by Rob Green (Rob built himself a reputation singing at Bernie Rhodes' "Club Left" and by performing with Vic Godard's Subway Sect, notably supporting Siouxsie & The Banshees at the Music Machine in '80), and by original '76-'78 Subway Sect guitarist/founding member Rob Symmons whose distinctive discordant, stinging guitar sound was one of the defining features of the original Subway Sect which he formed with best friend Godard. Memorably Subway Sect's debut gig was at the now historic "100 Club Punk Rock Festival" in Sept '76 where they kicked off the first night, followed by their heroes the Sex Pistols, and The Clash. Subway Sect turned out to be one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the festival. Their first single "Nobody's Scared" was released in Mar '78, but unfortunately for Symmons by the time second single "Ambition" came out (Dec '78) Bernie Rhodes (manager of both Subway Sect and The Clash) had persuaded Vic Godard to sack the rest of band, and then somehow lost the band's original album recordings. "Ambition" went straight to the top of the indie charts selling 20,000 copies in a week and stayed there for nine weeks. Symmons' amazingly didn't play guitar again until he and long time friend Green formed The Fallen Leaves. Symmons & Green share a love of 60's garage music, and ever-so stylish vintage suits. THE FALLEN LEAVES' recordings are alive, heated and humming - preferring as they do to use vintage valve amps & mics, and recording live with no overdubs and minimal technology. They hark back to DIY punk days and concentrate on delivering impressive songs and performances. Parliament-003 CD $17.75 Faraquet Anthology 1997-1998 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US Began as a side project featuring SMART WENT CRAZY members DEVIN OCAMPO & JEFF BOSWELL. This is the re-issue of songs they had recorded for various singles & split releases. All songs have been re-mixed by DEVIN OCAMPO & re-mastered by CHAD CLARK. Dischord CD $10.75 Faraquet Anthology 1997-1998 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Includes MP3's. Dischord LP $11.00 Fiery Furnaces Blueberry Boat (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! RoughTrade LP $17.50 Fiery Furnaces EP (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! RoughTrade LP $14.00 Fiery Furnaces Gallowsbird's Bark (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US REPRESS!!! RoughTrade-83226 LP $17.50 Fonda 500 Je M'Appelle Stereo (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, UK Since their critically acclaimed album '8 track sound system', back in 2000, Fonda 500 have pre-empted musical styles and scenes, and released several influential yet highly individual albums. Their long-awaited forthcoming release, four long years in the making, is 'je m'appelle stereo' and takes the Fonda magic to a new level, this time gifting us with a true timeless classic, full of wonderment, love, humour and audacious twists and turns brimming with northern swagger. Free from gimmicks and trends, but like nothing before it 'je m'appelle stereo' will both electrify the body and warm the soul. Album is on worldwide release and the UK release will see features and reviews in the following papers - Guardian, Mojo, NME, Independent, GQ, Observer music monthly, Playmusic, The Times, Uncut, Time out. Radio : already started for download single 'electronique bee 101' and extensive national tour to follow, following recent touring with Athlete. Tracklisting is: 01. Music Should Always Be Played By The Hands Of The Animals 02. Je m'appelle Stereo 03. Electronique Bee 101 04. Jenny #1 05. Meet The Bear 06. Start Of The Song 07. I Heart Stereo 08. Everything Is Connected 09. Come Alight10. The Sound Sounds Warmer When The Sound Is Shared With You 11. Push Button Skillz 12. Silver Sounds 13. Super Dots & Lights 14. And Sleep... RecordMountain-001 CD $17.75 Fucked Up Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Matador LP $8.75 Fucked Up Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Last year's limited edition 12-inch "Year Of The Pig", released on the Brooklyn label What's Your Rupture? is now available through Matador in three formats: 12-inch EP with download coupon and the two original tracks ("Year Of The Pig" and "Black Hats"); 7-inch single with "Year Of The Pig" edit and "Mustaa Lunta" with a special sleeve; CD EP with eight tracks - all the above songs plus two edits and B-sides of UK and Japanese 7-inches. This is not comforting music, but it's utterly engrossing and honest. Fucked Up have broken out of the hardcore ghetto and have rewritten the rules of the game. Matador CD $7.00 Fucked Up Year Of The Pig (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US 7-inch single with "Year Of The Pig" edit and "Mustaa Lunta" with a special sleeve. Matador 45 $3.50 Gallon Drunk Fire Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US The first new studio album since 1996's "In The Long Still Night", "Fire Music" distills Gallon Drunk's disparate influences to create a colorful absorbing & mature collection of songs. SweetNothing CD $14.50 Great Northwest Widespread Reign of... (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US The 13 track album brims over with lush soundscapes; ambient modulations, pop melodies & slowcore pacing coalesce seamlessly throughout the record. Lavish & haunting vocals woven with Brian's savvy wordplay complete the sonically induced mind altering experience. After the mixing session, Coates said warmly, "there's guitar, there's bass, there's drums, there's trombone, there's Leslie speakers, practice amps, Jew's Harps, drum loops, tambourines, ebows, harmonicas, pie tins, there's thought, there's love" Kora CD $11.25 Heaviness S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, US This Swedish band's own brand of mayhem pop has been very well received in the neo-shoegaze camp. Electric violin, driving drums, flowing guitar, & bittersweet vocals forge a path through a forest of anxiety, longing & oppression. The songs strike you down w/their brute force only to lift you up w/the beauty of their melodies. Special Japanese issue featuring a bonus track/new artwork. Quince CD $13.75 Hold Steady Stay Positive (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US Fourth release from Brookyn by way of Minneapolis group. Singer Craig Finn defines the album, musically and lyrically, about the attempt to age gracefully. Incorportating harpsichord, banjo and talk box finds a more musical focus to their literate, anthemic songwriting. Vagrant CD $15.00 Jandek Ready For The House (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US The 1978 release of "Ready For the House", began one of the most compelling, disturbed & singular legacies in musical history. In the 30 years since this unique debut, Jandek has released 53 albums of mournful, atonal music that continues to defy classification & accessibility. This exact repress, heavyweight-vinyl edition is the first time "Ready For the House" has been available on vinyl for nearly 20 years, finally giving collectors and fans the opportunity to own one of the most peculiar, solitary & strangely magnetic records of all time. Corwood LP $20.75 Jay Reatard Singles 06-07 (ON SALE) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) US,PS VINYL VERSION. Double-LP housed in a beautiful gatefold sleeve InTheRed-151 DLP $15.50 Judys, The Land Of Plenty [re-issue] (DELAYED, PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008) PS, US First ever official release for The Judys last album, recorded but never released! In 1990, The Judy's set out to record a new album with a new Judy's sound. Featuring the lineup that had been established over a number of years the band, including Barbara Donaho (keyboards/guitars), Lee Malone (bass), and Darwin Keys (drums), set out to explore new horizons musically and thematically. Land of Plenty injected multi-layered keyboards and guitars, stacked vocals, a gospel choir, and even a bit of banjo into the band's palatte and sought to realize Bean's vision of a new Americana musical landscape. Broad in its scope and daring in its expansion of the band's definition of itself, Land of Plenty was shelved when the group disbanded before the CD's release. While a handful of copies have been given out, this is first time this long sought-after project has been available to the general public. WastedTalent CD $15.00 Judys, The Moo [re-issue] (DELAYED, PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008) PS, US The original 'Moo' album finally re-issued on CD for the first time! CD sports seven bonus tracks, mainman David Bean's "Modomusic" EP. Released almost four years to the day after Washarama and following an eighteen month hiatus, The Judy's Moo album has a slightly more progressive sound: richer production values, fuller arrangements and thicker harmonies. As the band returned to the stage in 1985, this was the album that showed the band's maturity and development as songwriters and musicians. The twelve songs on Moo, laced with solid-state irony, well-placed cynicism and standard issue Judys' wit, show the band at the peak of their creativity and acted as a springboard for their live extravaganzas. The album was released with The Moo Tour - a month of live performances across the state which included giant cereal boxes, moving conveyer belts of milk cartons, and a dancing cow while the band donned milkman uniforms. Critically acclaimed and fan-revered, The Moo Album continues to be a milestone in Texas pop music. WastedTalent CD $15.00 Landed How Little Will It Take (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US Double disc compilation featuring a blown out bonus 3 inch bonus disc. On this release you get some compilation tracks, some new chapters in the band's history (the band has mutated into a breakcore booty crew with a mush mouthed grape ape singing!), a rerelease of the recently released "Time I Despise" 12", a 7 inch track & some sundry live material. Altogether a recommended affair for those looking at doing a little post graduate work on late 20th/early 21st century free range roving garbage rock of the highest order. Yes, they were contemporaries of many bands in Providence like Lighting Bolt, Arab on Radar & Six Finger Satellite. LIMITED TO 750 Load DCD $12.50 Lauten, Elodie The Death of Don Juan (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US CD debut of this 1985 post-minimal landmark by Elodie Lauten. Lauten has been active in the downtown New York classical and punk scenes since moving from France in the 1970s. The Death of Don Juan is a breakthrough for its lyrical minimalism in combination with drama that actively engages a contemporary emotional experience. Originally self-produced and released as a small LP edition on her own label, it has been touted ever since by Kyle Gann, who adds notes to this edition, and was recently included on one of Alan Licht's Minimal Top Ten lists. Features performances by Arthur Russell and Peter Zummo. UnseenWorlds-04 CD $13.00 Libertines Up The Bracket (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! RoughTrade LP $13.25 Libertines S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! RoughTrade LP $13.25 Lindstrom Where You Go I Go Too (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US Well known for his epic & ultra melodic disco, it might come as a surprise that this album only contains three long tracks, with the opening track being almost 29 minutes long! But when you listen to this album, you hear that it is still very much Lindstrom... just more Lindstrom-- bigger, longer, more epic & more melodic. Lindstrom says, "I realized that working within 30 minutes instead of five minutes frames forced me to think very differently to what I was used to... when working on longer tracks, there's so much more time to develop different themes & to let them evolve" SmalltownSupersound CD $14.50 Lustmord Other (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Lustmord has been creeping out the music world since 1980, prior to joining industrial forefathers SPK. By the time he started scoring films like 1994's "The Crow", he'd already worked with English experimental luminaries Nurse With Wound, Current 93, and members of Coil. His latest collection of night terrors and Lynch-ian atmospherics features guest shots from Adam Jones (Tool), Aaron Turner (Isis), and Buzz Osborne (Melvins). "...heavily treated, producing thick drone textures that alternate between beautiful and scary" - All Music Guide. HydraHead CD $12.50 M. Ward Transfiguration Of Vincent (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Deluxe packaging & 180 gram audiophile quality vinyl. Available on LP for the first time! Ward's 3rd album that is clearly progressive while simultaneously sounding regressive, feeling dusty w/ age, & manifesting a genius that is pure & untempered. His music defies description except to say it is coming from somewhere seeped in the early blues w/ a Neil Young overlay & the feel of country, blues, pop, & folk. JealousButcher LP $12.50 Machine Fabriek & Stephen Vitiello Box Music (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH) PS, US Rutger and Stephen sort of accidentally met through e-mail. A simple note regarding an ordering question for a CD led to an enthusiastic e-mail conversation and climaxed in a musical collaboration. This all happened in a very short period, both musicians being very inspired by the concept of "exchange," as a means to cross space and time -- Rutger living in the Netherlands and Stephen in Virginia. Most of the time, when (electronic) musicians work together it's a matter of swapping digital files. In this case they decided to do something different and sent each other a box full of (mostly non-musical, or musically non-functional) objects and recordings, with the "assignment" to make music with those objects and all as source materials. As the titles tell, we're talking about an egg cutter, thumb piano, a broken kraakle box, rice, chocolate sprinkles, old cassette tapes, a broken 7" record, etcetera, etcetera. Both musicians made two of their own solo tracks with the box they received, and the last track was done together by Rutger adding sounds and processing to a piece started by Stephen. For Rutger/ Machinefabriek this is part of his most delicate work. For Stephen, it was a new and extremely enjoyable form of long-distance collaboration. Machinefabriek: Rutger Zuydervelt, better known as Machinefabriek, lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Started as Machinefabriek in 2004, he released 40+ small run home-made cdr's as well as work for Type Records, Lampse, Digitalis, Staalplaat (Mort Aux Vaches) and now 12K. A double remix cd was released in 2007, with interpetations by Alva Noto, Pita, Mitchell Akiyama, Xela, Gert-Jan Prins and many more. Collaborations (live or recording) include Steinbrüchel, Jasper TX, Wouter van Veldhoven, Simon Nabatov, Frans de Waard, Aaron Martin and Peter Broderick. Stephen Vitiello: Stephen Vitiello is a sound and media artist based in Richmond, VA. CD releases include Bright and Dusty Things (New Albion), Listening to Donald Judd (Sub Rosa) and Untitled/Exchange, a collaborative CD with Michael J. Schumacher (A Question of Re-Entry). Solo exhibitions of Vitiello's sound installations, photographs and drawings have been presented at The Project, NY, Museum 52, London, the Texas Gallery, Houston, TX and Diapason, NYC. Group exhibitions include the 2002 Whitney Biennial and the 2006 Biennial of Sydney. Over the last 18 years, Stephen has collaborated with numerous musicians and artists including Scanner, Pauline Oliveros, Andrew Deutsch, Julie Mehretu and Tony Oursler. 12K-1048 CD $12.25 Melvins Nude With Boots (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US It's 2008 and The Melvins are still called "family entertainment on another level." Almost 25 years, over 25 albums and still counting. The band still includes founding member King Buzzo and almost founding member Dale Crover, and they STILL have the Big Business guys Jared Warren and Coady Willis playing with them. This is extraordinary considering how hard it is for bass players and others to stick around the Melvins camp for more than two minutes. Everyone always loses their minds with or without drugs, but mostly with. They can't explain why, but the list of former members is about 40 and counting. Well, 40 might be a bit of an exaggeration but not by much. The Melvins have been a band for a long, long, long, long time... A long, long, long time. They're somewhere in between a novelty act and yesterdays news. It's a strange place for a band with a Peter Pan complex to be in but there it is! What the hell right? We ALL want to just get on a space ship and watch the earth explode, don't we? As hard as it might be to believe, The Melvins have a NEW album in the can! It's called Nude With Boots and is scheduled for a July 8 release. It's good... Groovy good! They played it for their wives and girlfriends and they seemed to like it so HERE WE GO! The Melvins' influence is vast and incomparable. It's global baby, and AND King Buzzo has even been accused of attempted murder! You know it HAS to be BS because when the King starts something, he finishes it. He's never ATTEMPTED anything in his life. He gets the job done, and so do the Melvins. Ipecac CD $15.00 Merzbow Eucalypse (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US An ancient & intricate web of life has been disrupted, & native plants, insects & animals are being driven to extinction. Humans, who have long been a part of the local ecosystem, are adaptable & will survive, but the biodiversity of an entire region is under threat from a single exotic species. It is truly a eucalyptus apocalypse. Presented in a hand-crafted round wooden box w/ screenprinted swiveling lid. The box contains one CD & 4 round, full-color cards. Only 1000 copies of this handsome CD have been made. Soleilmoon CD $27.00 Moonbabies, The Take Me to the Ballroom EP (DELAYED PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE APRIL 2008) PS, SWEDEN The second single from their latest album 'Moonbabies at the Ballroom' released last Summer on our Hidden Agenda imprint. Features the exquisite title track plus two previously unreleased gems: "Flip-Top Boxer" and "Crispin Glover". Startracks/Hidden Agenda CD5 $2.00 Notwist The Devil, You + Me (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Domino LP $17.50 Original Silence Second Original Silence (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, US The return of THURSTON MOORE (SONIC YOUTH), TERRIE EX (THE EX), JIM O'ROURKE, MATS GUSTAFSSON (THING), PALL NILSSEN-LOVE (THING), & MASSIMO PUPILLO (ZU). Recorded at a September 28, 2006 performance at Rome, Italy's Brancaleone. Artwork by Kim Hiorthoy SmalltownSuperjazz CD $14.50 Original Silence Second Original Silence (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! SmalltownSuperjazz LP $18.00 Osorezan Mimidokodesuka (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 20TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! DragCity LP $14.75 Osorezan Mimidokodesuka (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 20TH) PS, US "Do you like Derek Bailey?" This was the question posed to JIM O'ROURKE on his first meeting w/ bass-playing fury DARIN GRAY. This is Jim on electric guitar & Darin on contrabass bonded w/ CHRIS CORSANO, who's blown the free world on its tony ass w/ his unbridled power, intensely collaborative nature & smooth stickwork behind the kit. Recorded live at the Pit Inn in Tokyo during a 2005 residency. DragCity CD $13.00 Otto Von Schirach Oozing Bass Spasms (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, UK The sado-booty ring-master is back again, that's right, Cock Rock Disco is proud to present the new full length album by Otto Von Schirach: "Oozing Bass Spasms". With enough porn and horror samples to satiate the most demented programmer, and enough juicy bass to placate the most voracious bass-head, Oozing Bass Spasms is a masterwork by one of the world's most original artists. By far his most approachable and even refined album, it's still pretty crazy in a way that only Otto Von Schirach can provide. This time the overall feeling of the album is more dance sounding; elements of Booty, Electro, Breakcore, and Rave music all find a place in his bizarre universe. From the first track "Subatomic Disco Divas" to the last "Satanic Unicorn Orgy", we are spoon-fed outstanding beats of all types, fractured and welded into ghettoized forms never seen. "Magnetic Rave Headache" will probably be one of the hardest breakcore tracks you've ever heard, and then the next song; "GELIATIN FIXATION" is built around a dubstep bassline that would make Scorn wet himself. His ballad "Her Blood Is Like Poison" gets the ladies horny and the boys start the mosh-pit during "DJ Hepatitis Tofuburger". But the party gets rowdy with his collaboration with Liquido -"Romance in the Club"- an electro-club banger like we rarely get anymore- it's positively soaked in party. Otto Von Schirach (half Cuban / half German) was born in 1978 in the ghetto in Miami. In 1995 he bought his first drum machine from a crack-head just 2 blocks from his mom's house, and in 1998 Otto released his first demo, which got him signed to a 4 album deal with Schematic Records. In 2003 Otto worked on the Skinny Puppy album "The Greater Wrong of the Right" and then tour with them now 3 times. In 2004 Miss Kitten had Otto remix her "Professional Distortion" track for Nova Mute UK. Otto's last album, "Maxipad Detention", was released by Mike Patton's Ipecac Recordings in 2006 to vast critical and fan accolades world-wide. Otto is currently touring in Europe with Einstürzende Neubauten (May), in the USA with Venetian Snares (June), and will be back for a massive tour in collaboration with porn-rap legend Blowfly (August-Sept). CockRockDisco-019 CD $17.75 Pantaleimon Heart Of The Sun (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US "The whole thing started when Clodagh Simonds (Fovea Hex) asked if she could remix "Under The Water." Of course, I said yes. When she came back w/ such remarkable music & casually mentioned, 'Oh, why don't you ask a couple of other pals to do remixes?', it gave me the idea for this album." Feat. remixes by ANDREW W.K., STEPHEN O'MALLEY, LILIUM & more. Incl. previously unreleased tracks. DurtroJnana CD $16.00 Paper Rad Trash Talking (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Think of this group showing up to the 80's dance party with tazers & ketamine, and you waking up at the bottom of the ball tank at Chuck E Cheese. Not suitable for work, but definitely suitable for family occasions! This DVD includes lots of ephemera filling every color on the PANTONE wheel, but also including the recurring Alfe character in a brand new (never aired) TV Pilot. Also included will be the ultimate PAPER RAD "Guide to CD-ROMS" - essential knowledge for jammers everywhere. Also word comes from PAPER RAD HQ that this shiny video capsule will have "multi multi media, box eyes, and Future Genies out-takes" When all the footage is bonus, seated TV viewers come out ahead. This is for fans young & old looking for strange new voices! Load DVD $17.00 Paramount Styles Failure American Style (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 7TH) PS, US This is the 1st solo outing from Scott McCloud (GIRLS AGAINST BOYS). Feat. Richard Fortus (PSYCHEDELIC FURS/GUNS N' ROSES), Alexis Fleisig (Girls Against Boys), & Angela McClusky. The sound of dark forces gathering in a radiant club, at times intimate & at others soaring, slow burns bend & swerve into panoramic lush walls of sound. Konkurrent CD $13.25 Pas/Cal I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, UK Seven years in the making, and just as many members in the band. Le Grand Magistery is proud to present Pas/Cal's debut album, "I Was Raised on Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura." Twelve songs so intricate, so catchy, so filled with bubblegum, glitter, and wit that you'll spend the next seven years singing along. If you like music like this, you'll love this music! So sit down, get down, and boogie down. Prepare to laugh ("Oh Honey We're Ridiculous", "Little Red Radio"), cry ("You Were Too Old For Me", "Glorious Ballad of The Ignored"), get seasonal ("Summer Is Almost Here", "Little Red Radio"), quizzical ("The Truth Behind All The Vogues She Sold"), reflective ("Dearest Bernard Living"), playful (We Made Out Way, We Amtrakked"), and enjoy the soothing sounds of the Suite Cherry suite of cherry-themed numbers ("Cherry Needs A Name", "Cherry Tree", "O My Cherry"). Oh yes, you're not going to want to miss this one folks. It's a doozy! LeGrandMagistery-043 CD $12.25 Polvo Shapes (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US This was their final album, released in 1997. It continues in the vein of "Exploded Drawing", weaving plaintive vibes, eastern passages, and rip roarin' freakouts in a pastiche eluding basic classification. Touch&Go LP $12.00 Polvo Exploded Drawing (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US Originally released in April 1996, this was generally received as Polvo's "White Album", the moment when the band finally kicked off its shoes, cracked the studio windows, and unleashed a long suite of songs showcasing their true range. This double LP gives it all up: paranoid blues rants, Delhi-via-the Ozarks hoedowns, spaghetti western lopers, carnivalesque boogie, a blazing, frustrated finale, and as always, that guitar sound. Touch&Go DLP $15.00 Prisonshake Dirty Moons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Scat DLP $19.25 Prisonshake Dirty Moons (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US These recordings, all but one done entirely in the analog domain between 1995 to 2007, encompass both realism & psychedelia, sometimes via tape manipulation & found sound. Performances range from the completely live (even vocals) to near Bob Ezrin-levels of production, but all have an everybodyin-the-room recording at their core. Scat DCD $14.25 Pygmy Lush Mount Hope (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US 2nd full-length from group featuring members from PG.99, MAJORITY RULE, MALADY, CITY OF CATERPILLAR. Though the group started out by carrying on much of the same ferocity of their previous endeavors, this is a quieter album w/acoustic guitars & minimal pecussion. The songs feel haunted. Filled to the brim w/a sense of abandon, only here they have put down their angst for intropsection, trading their aggression for a slow grit. Lovitt CD $15.00 Pygmy Lush Mount Hope (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 29TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! Lovitt LP $15.00 Raconteurs Broken Boy Soldiers (2006) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST. PS, US Available again. WEA CD $14.25 RSAG (Rarely Seen Above Ground) Organic Sampler (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, IRELAND RSAG aka Jeremy Hickey is a multi-instrumentalist who records, performs and produces all his own material. The 'Organic Sampler', which is musically many steps further and sideways, and the genesis of the new visual experience - sound and vision hand in hand - a multi-media rock and roll cornucopia; the future is here - look and listen. Psychonavigation-026 CD $15.50 Sato, Minoru (M/S, SASW) + Asuna Texture In Glass Tubes And Reed Organ (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, JAPAN Two meltingly beautiful drone pieces made between 2 great Japanese artists Sato Minoru (WrK) and ASUNA (Lucky Kitchen, Power Shovel Audio...). We have been performing "music" focusing on the materialistic nature (physical phenomena) of sounds by utilizing the reed organ and glass tubes. Our music is composed and constructed in such a way that however the phenomena we use reacts with the circumstances of the space - the situation of the site including the audience - our live performance involves and uses these conditions. Since these compositions are studio recordings however, we decided to exclude acoustic spatial matters and the 'one-time-ness' of live performances and instead composed the structure of resonances within certain divisions of time. This is similar to textiles - weaving "resonance's", rather than thread, in certain patterns. "Superposing five harmonic states" was developed by recording five harmonic states separately. Each of the harmonies was obtained by finding the characteristic sound effects made by the relationship of the chords of the organ and resonance's of the glass tube. It was constructed by layering the recordings regularly in certain passages of time. The resonances of the organ and the tubes are left as they were originally recorded and the result is five separate recordings woven into a single piece. "Weaving seven resonance's: with raw stereo material" was developed by recording a state where the resonance's keep a subtle balance between the relationship of the organ and the glass tubes. From the originally recorded material we found seven characteristics frequencies and reconstructed them into a piece, by giving each individual volume a transition using optionally assigned periodic variations. Thus this composition, made of a single recording, is like a piece woven by one string. If our live performances were to be evaluated as music where we are presented with one-time incidents - i.e. reflecting the real time phenomena as 'now and there' in the music - this CD could be evaluated as music to analyze the sound structure of these phenomena and to make those aspects audible. It is intended to create a narrative about the phenomena that resonate through constructed sounds. Spekk-012 CD $16.25 Saturday Looks Good To Me Dianne Fallling Off Of Her Horse b/w Springtime Judgment (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Two tracks not available anywhere else feat. FRED THOMAS on vocals & representing a return to SLGTM's lo-fi origins of home recording & tossed off pop classics. LIMITED to 500 on red vinyl!! ErnestJenning 45 $5.50 Schaeffer, Janek Extended Play [Triptych for the child survivors of war and conflict] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 10TH) PS, US LIMITED EDITION 600. LINE is proud to release the latest audio work from British composer and installation artist Janek Schaefer based on his installation of the same title. Installation Reviews: "a piece to return to again and again... haunting and lulling" [The Wire, UK] "so inspirational, and in many ways very spiritual" [Gerry Turvey] "I was so deeply touched by your piece" [Mandeep Kaur Samra] Red is the colour of Life, of Death, and of Love. Scarlett, my first child, was born in 2005, and since then I have been very aware of how lucky we all are. have been constantly comparing this to the fact that my mother was born in Warsaw in 1942 - the epicenter of World War II. How opposite can two beginnings be? This inspired me to produce the Extended Play installation, which continuously and positively celebrates hope and new beginnings, for child survivors in all situations around the world. The original idea for the composition came from learning about the 'Jodoform' system of secret musical messages that were broadcast by the BBC Service, during music they played was given a particular meaning, which was interpreted by Polish Underground. Discovered from the original Jodoform logbook, that the lovely Polish folk song 'Tango Lyczakowskie', was broadcast on the day my mother was born. Song describes how children in 1918, had been forced to take up arms, in defense of their town. From this tune, chose a short rising musical phrase, and with my arranger Michael Jennings, developed a ten-minute score. Each of the three solo parts was then recorded separately, edited, and cut onto vinyl. In the gallery, 3 x Cello EP's, 3 x Piano EP's, and 3 x Violin EP's are played at either 33, 45, or 78rpm using nine retro record players. These play continuously, and each was modified to stop playing briefly in response to the audience moving around the exhibition. This has the effect of changing and extending the composition, so that it is never the same again. Line-036 CD $12.25 Shriekback Cormorant (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, UK INCLUDES FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS, PLUS GUEST APPEARANCE FROM XTC's ANDY PARTRIDGE. Since their birth in 1982, Shriekback have managed to hack their own unique trail through the sonic swamps never bothering to check in at the counter of convention, the band, originally formed of refugees from XTC and gang of four, have led us through the curious mix of organics and mechanics that was care, the clinical funk of jam science, the machine-free beauty of big night music and many other matchless workss and they have always sounded fresh and confident in comparison with any number of their contemporaries 2005 saw Shriekback's return to form on malicious damage with this eagerly awaited 10th album, Cormorants this latest offering, as with many of their previous releases, provokes and seduces in equal measures of a soulful, insistent and sometimes riotous collection of songs and distracting instrumentals, the album features the ever present musical heart of Shriekback - the vocal and lyrical alchemy of Barry Andrews, and the percussive bedrock of Martyn Barkers enriching this formidable partnership is a rare blend of shriek collaborators - Mark Raudva (co-production, mandolins & bass), Carlo Asciutti and Wendy Partridge (vocals) make a welcome return to spice up the mix, Barry's son Finn Andrews takes a break from the veils to add some vocals, while Shriek virgin Andy Partridge contributes some fiery guitar work, playing alongside Barry Andrews for the first time in the many years since the early incarnation of XTC. Tracklisting 1. Ronny 2. Sea Theory 3. Waterbaby 4. Huytfi Dbl Plus 5. The Strongest Wind That Blows 6. Load The Boat 7. Troublemeat 8. Reason With The Beast 9. Bonehead 10. Voiled Karletus 11. True Passage 12. Il Mystera Del Tempo. BONUS TRACKS: 13 Month Of Sand 14. Planet 15. Nimbulus 16. Thumbless (total run time 66m 10s.) MaliciousDamage-605 CD $17.75 Smith, Patti & Kevin Shields The Coral Sea (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Unique collaboration two rock legends from odd ends of the rock legend spectrum... Double-disc set of the live performance of "The Coral Sea" - Patti Smith's posthumous homage to her friend & photographer Robert Mapplethorpe & the title to her 1997 book. Shields (MY BLOODY VALENTINE) accompanies her on guitars & effects & creates a haunting backdrop to the spoken prose. A kind of screaming requiem, "The Coral Sea" describes Mapplethorpe's terminal illness. Intense, layered electronics surged to a discordant climax as Patti Smith read her poem, the words sailing over the noise like an ocean liner. Pask DCD $19.00 Stereolab Chemical Chords (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! 4AD LP $19.25 Stereolab Chemical Chords (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 19TH) PS, US Their eleventh album is a collection of purposefully short, dense, fast pop songs brimming with Motown-like drums, baroque-pop brass and string arrangements, and mellifluous vocal performances. It is, nonetheless, classic Stereolab; like all their best work, a perfect equipoise between an implausibly cool past and a shamelessly exotic future. "England's lounge-pop heroes" - Blender. "Stereolab's unmistakable cosmonaut pop...a trademarked stamp of the 90s. No one else managed to duplicate their retro-futurist harmony" - Fader. 4AD CD $13.25 Sunforest The Sound of Sunforest [re-issue] (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, UK Steeped in medieval and Renaissance sounds as well as pop, this U.S. female trio epitomized their generation's gleeful experimentalism. Recorded in London's Olympic studios in two weeks in the autumn of 1969, their wonderful album encompasses acid-tinged folk, riotous country, faux 1930s balladry and psychedelic pop with strong melodies, striking vocal harmonies, and immaculate arrangements. One fan was film director Stanley Kubrick -- he included "I Want To Marry A Lighthouse Keeper" and "Overture To The Sun" on his famous Clockwork Orange soundtrack. The album has gone on to become one of the most sought-after releases of its time, and is presented here in a numbered, strictly-limited card-wallet format. Phoenix CD $16.25 Sunny Day Sets Fire Summer Palace (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US SDSF's music reflects their shared loves of 60s psych, the Beach Boys, classic Sun Rock and Roll, their style can be described rather as psych-pop. Summer Palace is their debut full length. ALL MUSIC GUIDE: "London-based internationalists Sunny Day Sets Fire are actually an immediately likeable indie pop band with subtle psychedelic influences... A consistently solid record filled with perky vocal hooks, luxurious male/female harmonies, and inventive, tuneful arrangements. Utterly charming without being precious and cutesy, Summer Palace is an unexpected gem recommended to fans of the Apples In Stereo, XTC or any of the Dave Fridmann-produced bands." IAmSound CD $11.50 Sunset The Glowing City (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US {{{Sunset}}} follow-ups their spellbinding debut, Bright Blue Dream, with The Glowing City, equal parts seamless song cycle and singles collection. Skip around, spend some time with a suite of tracks, or take it in all at once. Songs about reflection, exhaustion of life and circumstance, join with pop sensibilities in a beautifully comic-tragic fashion. Autobus-008 CD $9.75 Takka Takka Migration (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST JULY 29TH) PS, US Sophomore release was lovingly produced by Sean Greenhalgh (CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH) & features performances by Bryan Devendorf (THE NATIONAL), Lee Sargent (CYHSY), Olga Bell (BELL) & Charles Burst. "Sometimes this record is about existing in a place you don't belong. Conversely, it is about where you came from & how you got there... Sometimes this record is about a band experimenting with sound & form, trying to honestly say things in song it has never said before. Sometimes this record is about not going back & staying in the place you don't belong." -Gabe Levine (Takka Takka). ErnestJenning CD $11.75 Tallest Man On Earth, The Shallow Grave (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, SWEDEN Incredible new album, Pitchfork approved. If you thought the EP was great, just wait until this arrives. Folk album of the year? Price to be confirmed, it might be better, it won't be worse. PITCHFORK: "While it's understandable to be skeptical of another skinny dude with a mustache, a guitar, and a worn-out copy of The Anthology of American Folk Music, the more time you invest in Shallow Graves, the more you'll realize how unusually memorable it is. Ultimately, Shallow Graves transcends comparison-- which is saying an awful lot, given the popularity of its prototype-- and Matsson is a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting." Gravitation CD $13.00 Technical Itch You Need Therapy (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US Technical Itch is the legendary drum n bass artist behind the worldwide phenomenon "THERAPY SESSIONS" club night. From London to Moscow to Philadelphia to Mexico City, Therapy Sessions is unrivaled for the sounds of the heaviest drum n bass music. Technical Itch is the godfather of the movement, with albums on Moving Shadow, and collaborations with Dieselboy, Dylan, Gein, and more. This mix is a stunning representation of the Technical Itch live set - 28 tracks packed into 80 minutes, masterful set programming with peaks, valleys, and change ups into rock and metal, highlighting the flexibility and integration of drum n bass into the musical landscape. Brutal, passionate, and perfect, this is at the level of the best mix output of Dieselboy. OhmResistance-9M CD $13.00 Telepathic Butterflies Breakfast In Suburbia (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 8TH) PS, US New album! Pristine pop w/psychedelic flourishes as well as crunchy harmonic rock w/cleverly textured guitar work. RainbowQuartz CD $13.75 Tilly and The Wall o (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US VINYL VERSION. 180g vinyl w/digital download card. TeamLove LP $14.25 Tractor Kings Homesick (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY?) PS, US Long-awaited new album from reverb-drenched country rockers, led by local icon Jacob Fleischli, who evokes both Lou Reed and Bob Dylan in myriad ways. His new band backs him with a rootsy but grand atmopheric sound, thanks to an evangelical pedal steel, equal parts terrestrial and extra...terrestrial. Think "rural cathedral". Recorded by Matt Talbott (Hum, Centaur) at Great Western Record Recorders. Spur-CD-006 CD $9.00 U2 Boy [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. I Will Follow (Previously Unreleased Mix) / 2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock / 3. Touch / 4. Speed of Life (Previously Unreleased Track) / 5. Saturday Night (Previously Unreleased Track) / 6. Things To Make and Do / 7. Out of Control / 8. Boy-Girl / 9. Stories For Boys / 10. Another Day / 11. Twilight / 12. Boy-Girl (Live at the Marquee, London) / 13. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock (Live at the Marquee, London - Previously Unreleased Version) / 14. Cartoon World (Live at the National Stadium, Dublin - Previously Unreleased Track) Island DCD $29.75 U2 October [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. "Gloria" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 2. "I Fall Down" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 3. "I Threw a Brick Through a Window" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 4. "Fire" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 5. "October" (Live at Hammersmith Palais, London) / 6. "With a Shout" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 7. "Scarlet" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 8. "I Threw a Brick Through a Window" (Richard Skinner BBC Session) / 9. "A Celebration" / 10. "J. Swallo" / 11. "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" / 12. "I Will Follow" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 13. "The Ocean" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 14. "The Cry/Electric Co." (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 15. "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" (Live at Paradise Theatre, Boston) / 16. "I Will Follow" (Live From Hattem, Netherlands) / 17. "Tomorrow" (Bono & Adam Clayton, Common Ground Remix) Island DCD $29.75 U2 War [expanded deluxe re-issue] (ON SALE / PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 22ND) PS, US U2's first three albums have been remastered and will be released July 22nd. Following the remastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar remastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983). All of which have been remastered from the original audio tapes. Deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities. The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics, purportedly housed in a book like Joshua Tree. BONUS DISC TRACKLIST: 1. "Endless Deep" / 2. "Angels Too Tied to the Ground" (Previously Unreleased Track) / 3. "New Year's Day" (7? single edit) / 4. "New Year's Day" (USA Remix) / 5. "New Year's Day" (Ferry Corsten Extended Vocal Mix) / 6. "New Year's Day" (Ferry Corsten Vocal Radio Mix) / 7. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (Long Mix) / 8. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (USA Remix) / 9. "Two Hearts Beat As One" (Club Version) / 10. "Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete the Chop)" Island DCD $29.75 Various Half Dreaming (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, US Shoegaze transcends its British influences & resurfaces in Asia w/this compilation, featuring 16 bands & 16 new, unreleased, or re-recorded tracks. Some of these artists are well known in the Asian scene & others about to debut. Quince CD $13.75 Various Thank You For The Music: 21 Swedish Pop Sensations from the 21st Century (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JUNE 2008) PS, SWEDEN The Licking Fingers label (home to Concretes, Frida Hyvonen, El Perro del Mar) will release a new comp with the best of contemporary Swedish music. 21 songs, unreleased or recent, digipacked and ready to go! Features songs from (in order of appearance): Anna Järvinen, Jens Lekman, Lykke Li, Those Dancing Days, Friska Viljor, Shout Out Louds, The Concretes, First Floor Power, Pacific!, Kleerup, Radio Dept, Studio, Peter Morén, Loney Dear, Wildbirds And Peacedrums, El Perro del Mar, The Tiny, Frida Hyvönen, Speedmarket Avenue, Idiot Kid and Nicolai Dunger. LickingFingers CD $15.00 Verse En Coma Rialto (10"/CD) (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 12TH) PS, US Five dynamic tracks that collided w/ both artistic & industry red tape comprise this incredible debut. These delays hinder absolutely nothing though, as the power & sheer intensity behind these songs is borderline overwhelming. Unique, passionate, & soaring vocals compliment the screaming, effectsladen guitarwork & air-tight rhythm section. Feat. members of PG 99, MALADY, DARKEST HOUR, HARAM & more. RoboticEmpire 10 $17.75 We Are Soldiers We Have Guns Get Up, Get Out (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 1ST) PS, UK WASWHG is Gothenburg, Sweden resident Malin Dahlberg (also in Douglas Heart and Laurel Music), with help from an assortment of musical friends. Regarded as one of Sweden's finest indie-pop vocalists, this is a most potent display of Malin's vocal beauty and songwriting talents. More powerful, more melodic and more immediate than before - mix Cat Power with Jason Molina, Low with Architecture in Helsinki and add the dark pop integrity of fellow Swede Stina Nordenstam. Most surely; music to die for. StereoTestKit CD $12.25 Wetherill, Benjamin Laura (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US Recorded in a disused 19th-century palace on the outskirts of Budapest, his 1st album captures the intimacy of a delicate folk idiom along w/ the innovation of original technique & approach. A Leeds native who has been making his own music for almost a decade, he plays intricate fingerpicked guitar passages & sings w/ a lilting style unlike anybody recording today. A startling listen for anyone looking for truly talented musicians wholly focused on their own vision. BaDaBing! CD $14.25 Whisper in the Noise Dry Land (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE FEBRUARY 25TH) PS, US Self described "orchestral garage rock'" band from Hanska, Minnesota give an extremely humble & personal touch to gorgeous, string-laden rock music. Pretty, melancholic, sad & charming. for fans of Low, Arcade Fire, Guided by Voices. ExileOnMainstream-030 CD $13.50 Wire Object 47 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 15TH) PS, US New album! This 47th object in their discography- is nonetheless only their 11th studio album. It is the 2nd product of an arc of work that began in 2006 & has so far yielded the rather well-received EP & stands as a confident statement of where Wire is in 2008. This album boasts "tunes with zoom," a unique formula that somehow manages to sound wholly Wire (in a classic sense) & wholly contemporary. PinkFlag CD $15.25 Wooden Shjips Vol. 1 (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE JULY 7TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! HolyMountain LP $14.00 Zomes S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US VINYL VERSION!!! HolyMountain LP $15.00 Zomes S-T (PRE-ORDER: SALEABLE AUGUST 26TH) PS, US Debut solo from former LUNGFISH/ PUPILS guitarist. This album is full of beautiful Seesselbergsized chunks of loop-like melodies that effervesce while Osborne brings them to life. There is a cinematic quality to the material here that recalls "library music," East German Indianerfilmen soundtracks, & even Blues Control at their most humid. HolyMountain CD $15.00 Parasol Picks, Recent Restocks, & Noteworthy Reminders 13 Ghosts “Strangest Colored Lights” CD $15.00 Arthur, Joseph “Could We Survive EP” CD5 $7.25 Bardo Pond “Batholith” LP $23.00 Brainticket “Celestial Ocean [re-issue]” CD $15.75 Bravery, The “The Sun & Moon Complete” DCD $15.00 Chapin Sisters “Lake Bottom” CD $13.00 Dragged By Horses “Deep In The Woods (LP/CD)” LP $12.75 Elf Power “In A Cave (ON SALE)” LP $16.25 Elf Power “In A Cave (ON SALE)” CD $15.00 Excepter “Debt Dept” CD $14.25 Excepter “Debt Dept” LP $15.00 Farmer's Market “Surfin' USSR” CD $17.00 Herman Dune “I Wish That I Could See You Soon EP” CD5 $6.25 Japancakes “Down The Elements” 12 $6.75 Jarboe & Justin K. Broadrick “Ick - J2” CD $14.25 Kerretta “Death in the Future” 45 $7.75 Miller, Phil “Diggin In” CD $14.25 Morrissey “Greatest Hits” CD $16.25 Neon Neon “Stainless Style” CD $14.25 Palodine “Garden of Deceit” CD $11.00 Pequeña Fiera! “Casiotone For Bears” CD $10.00 Retribution Gospel Choir “S-T” CD $11.50 Samamidon “All Is Well” CD $14.25 Samamidon “All Is Well” LP $15.00 Silver Apples “Garden” DLP $22.00 Silver Mt Zion Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Thee “13 Blues For Thirteen Moons” CD $15.25 Silver Mt Zion Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Thee “13 Blues For Thirteen Moons” LP $21.00 Spring Heel Jack “Songs And Themes” CD $13.25 Spring Hill Jack “Songs & Themes” CD $10.75 Ssion “Clown Remixes” 12 $9.00 Stars In Coma “You're Still Frozen in Time” CD $13.50 Stick Men “Insatiable” CD $14.25 Sunset “Bright Blue Dream” CD $9.75 Tall Firs “Too Old To Die Young” CD $10.00 Teknoist, The/Eustachian “Pillaged & Plundered” 12 $11.50 Under Byen “Siamesisk EP” CD $9.50 White Williams “New Violence” CD5 $7.25 Wild Swans, The “Space Flower [re-issue]” CD $16.75 Yakuza Heart Attack “S-T” CD $10.50