lunatron (and my lovely, lovely wife):
*Notwist - The Devil, You + Me
*all of the recent Nigera Funk/Rock/Soul comps on Sound Way
*Grampall Jookabox - Rope Chain
*H.O.S.H. - Steppenwolf (Jerome Syndenham's Blacktro Dub Remix--this might be my track of the year...)
*The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost
otha things...
*Hutch and Maggie's new house
*State Of Play on dvd
*the new 'fly site
*the new northwest
mags:
*Mark Kozelak - Nights LP
*The Blakes - Self-Titled
*Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant
*The Felice Brothers - Self-Titled
*Unrest - Imperial ffrr
liz:
*Fabienne Delsol - No Time For Sorrows
*Thee Oh Sees - A Night In the Master's Bedroom...
*Boris - Smile
*Various Artists - Billboard's Top Rock N Roll Hits: 1991
*The Detroit Cobras - Rat, Mink or Rabbit
lil' wayne:
*The Takeover U.K. - "Ah La La"
*The Gutter Twins - Saturnalia
*Sparks - Indiscreet reissue
*Portishead - Third
*David Johansen - Self-Titled reissue
diz:
*Boris - Smile
*Jim Noir - Self-Titled
*The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost
*Portishead - Third
*ALL movie soundtracks. all of them. EVER.
greggers:
*Portishead - Third
*Boris - Smile
*The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost
*Brian Jonestown Massacre - My Bloody Underground
*Helio Sequence - Keep Your Heads Ahead
dan3:
*The Black Keys - Attack & Release
*Anthony Hamilton - Southern Comfort
*DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Hard Sell
*Van Morrison - Keep It Simple
*Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, Curse
jess:
*Does It Offend You, Yeah? - You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into
*The Black Kids - Wizard of Ahhhs
*Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
*The Kills - Midnight Boom
*Portishead - Third
ryan 'strobe light' strobel (he is the one in the back, doing something...):
*Terry Reid - Bang Bang, You're Terry Reid
*Various Artists - Lost Souls
*Various Artists - Memphis 70
*Various Artists - The American Boogie Down
*The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost
david aka moose:
*The Isley Brothers - Best Of
*The Carter Family - Best Of
*Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Worn Copy 8
*The Abner Trio/Man At Arms - Split
*Nigerian Disco Funk Special - The Sound of the Underground Lagos Dancefloor '74-'79
scott k:
*Jason Mraz - We Dance e.p.
*Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
*She & Him - Volume One
*Newton Faulkner - Hands Built By Robots
*The Hush Sound - Goodbye Blues
austin:
*Mark Sultan - Sultanic Verses
*Islands - Arm's Way
*Boris - Smile
*Thee Oh Sees - A Night In the Master's Bedroom...
*SIDS & Nancy - Terrordactyl (White Kids w/ Money Remix)
coleNEWBIE
*Jesus & Mary Chain - Darklands
*Neutral Milk Hotel - On Avery Island
*Circulatory System - Self-Titled
*Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
*The Fall - 458489 A-Sides
amy m:
*Malkmus & the Jicks - Real Emotional Trash
*The Beta Band - The 3 EPs
*Headlights - Some Racing, Some Stopping
*Beach House - Devotion
*Handsome Boy Modeling School - White People
THE. TOP. SELLERS!
week ending 05 MAY 2008
#1 portishead - third
#2 madonna - hard candy
#3 roots - rising down
#4 boris - smile
#5 eisenhower field day - tyrants and spies
#6 flight of the conchords - s/t
#7 cut copy - in ghost colours
#8 elbow - the seldom seen kid
#9 atmosphere - when life gives you lemons
#10 M83 - saturdays=youth
features of the month...
This month we highlight five new releases, visit us at any location to sample these fantastic new releases.
+++Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
Following one of the most well-received 16 minutes of music in recent historyó, 2006's 'A Lesson In Crime EP,' óNewmarket, Ontario's Tokyo Police Club offer their first full-length; 'Elephant Shell.' 'Elephant Shell' is the sound of these four early-20-somethings, now seasoned by hundreds of shows from tiny clubs to the festival throngs at Coachella and Glastonbury, delivering on every bit of promise in their rapid-fire barrage of material to date. 'Elephant Shell' encapsulates everything great about the manic TPC live experience; ósoaring guitar signatures and keyboard figures, driving backbeats and irresistible singalongsóand finds our young protagonists ably adapting their energy into more subdued structures before the record comes to an all-too-early halt.î
+++A.A. Bondy - American Hearts
After his former band, Verbena, scored a deal with Capitol Records and put out two releases, Scott Bondy (aka: A.A. Bondy) decided to call it quits and pursue a solo career. 'American Hearts' was recorded at a barn in upstate NY but it is not hard to recognize Bondy's influence from his home state of Alabama. The album managed to land in the hands of several critics who welcomed it with praise garnishing him an appearance on NPR and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Now signed with Fat Possum Records and re-releasing this solo/debut A.A. Bondy will be touring throughout 2008 promoting 'American Hearts' and opening it to a wider audience.î
+++Hayden - In Field & Town
Picked up in the 90s by Geffen offshoot, Outpost Recordings, Hayden was brought into the spotlight with his MTV hit "Bas As They Seem." Staying busy with touring and a slew of singles, EPs, and a popular cut on the 'Trees Lounge' movie soundtrack, Hayden managed to build a cult-like status among his fans throughout the rest of the decade. When Outpost Recordings collapsed, Hayden quietly disappeared into the studio and years later released 'Skyscraper National Park' and 'Elk-Lake Serenade.' His critically acclaimed, fifth full-length studio album, 'In Field & Town,' will be released in America on April 29, 2008. It was recorded and produced by Hayden in his home studios in Ontario, Canada, and has been continuously heralded as the album of his career since its Canadian release in January on his own Hardwood Records.î
+++Jamie Lidell - Jim
Recorded in Berlin, Los Angeles and Paris, 'Jim' takes even further what was started with 'Multiply,' finding the balance between the spontaneous
creativity of his raw ideas and the careful craft and polish of a great record. 'Jim' will switch you on in the morning, move you on the dance-floor and take you down in the small hours. It's a bold, promiscuously diverse album, mixing up gospel grooves, sweetly sung and fiercely passionate soul, delicately moving ballads, thumping early R&B, synthed-up disco, and even a touch of 'hillbilly funk'. "I haven't tried to hide the influences," says Jamie Lidell. "This is the music I love." But, listen closely and you can hear Jamie moving in new directions, creating a sound and style that is entirely his own.î
+++The Kooks - Konk
The Kooks are back with their eagerly anticipated sophomore album 'Konk.' This is the stunning follow up to the hugely successful 'Inside In / Inside Out,' their breakout debut. Spawning massive singles including the hits "She Moves In Her Own Way" and "Naïve", The Kooks built a solid and credible fanbase in the US and quickly came to be regarded as a classic song-writing outfit, simply because they understand what makes pop music great. 'Konk' demonstrates how they have upped their game with this collection of dynamic new songs. Produced by Tony Hoffer ('Inside In/Inside Out,' Dave Gahan, Supergrass, Beck), "Always Where I Need To Be" is a tumbling rocker while "Sway" is an epic, sweeping vignette. Other highlights include "Gap", "Do You Wanna" and "Shine On" exploring unchartered lyrical territory over the loveliest of melodies.î