Tag: vinyl
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Everything But the Girl, Love Not Money, 1986 on Sire
Everything But the Girl, Love Not Money, 1986 on Sire (in the US, Blanco y Negro in the UK) Huge fan of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt – love everything on this album. US version has 2 further tracks, “Heaven Help Me” and “Kid” which were not on the UK release
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Antibalas, Fu Chronicles, 2020 on Daptone Records .
Antibalas, Fu Chronicles, 2020 on Daptone Records . Antibalas return to Brooklyn, recording at Daptone’s House of Soul in Bushwick One of the tours I was excited for in 2020 – they were due to play The Sinclair in Sept. Someday
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The Alarm, Strength, 1985 on I.R.S. Records.
The Alarm, Strength, 1985 on I.R.S. Records. Did 15 year-old me even understand the difference between being Welsh (The Alarm), Irish (U2), and Scottish (Big Country)? Probably not, but they were all pretty darnn cool.
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JJ Doom, Bookhead EP, 2014 on Lex Records
JJ Doom, Bookhead EP, 2014 on Lex Records Includes the Thom Yorke / Jonny Greenwood remix of “Retarded Fren” and the Beck remix of “Banished” plus Del the Funky Homosapien on “Viberian Son”
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The Replacements, Pleased To Meet Me, 1987 on Sire.
The Replacements, Pleased To Meet Me, 1987 on Sire. This copy is a Rhino 2020 reissue on translucent blue vinyl. Recorded in between the departure of Bob Stinson and the arrival of Slim Dunlop in late 1986 early 1987. Love the mix of styles on this record, with Skyway and Nightclub Jitters alongside Shooting Dirty…
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The UFO Club, Self-Titled, 2012 on The Reverberation Appreciation Society
The UFO Club, Self-Titled, 2012 on The Reverberation Appreciation Society (in white vinyl with charcoal splatter). Debut from Christian Bland of The Black Angels and Lee Blackwell of The Night Beats Need to find the right 3D glasses for that cover image Via VNYL curation, maybe because I like 13th Floor Elevators? Pink Floyd? I…
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U.K. Squeeze, self-titled debut, 1978, A&M.
U.K. Squeeze, self-titled debut, 1978, A&M. U.K. Squeeze were known in the UK as Squeeze. My copy is on red translucent vinyl with promo labels. Yes, they made colored vinyl back in the 70s as well, it is not just a new hipster thing. Take Me I’m Yours and Strong In Reason are my favorites…
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Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, 2015 on ATO
Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, 2015 on ATO (label founded by Dave Matthews and Coran Capshaw). Another solid 2xLP release from Carlile and the Hanseroth Twins, including Wherever Is Your Heart, Mainstream Kid, and The Eye Via Magnolia Record Club
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David Sylvian, Secrets of the Beehive, 1987 on Virgin
David Sylvian, Secrets of the Beehive, 1987 on Virgin The third in a trio of brilliant post-Japan solo albums with Brilliant Trees (1984) and Gone to Earth (1986) with Ryuichi Sakamoto All three were reissued in 2019 on 180g vinyl (see davidsylvian.com) but this one is a 1987 pressing. Via Mystery Train Records in Gloucester…
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Various Artists, Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits, 2019 on Dualtone.
Various Aritsts, Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits, 2019 on Dualtone. Three sided release (4th side is just an etching). Great collection of Tom Waits covers, including Aimee Mann, Courtney Marie Andrews and Phoebe Bridgers
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Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Punch the Clock, 1983 on Columbia
Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Punch the Clock, 1983 on Columbia Everyday I Write the Book, Shipbuilding, King of Thieves – classic Elvis Costello I would have had no idea back then what a lifelong fan I’d become through all the variations, bands, genres, etc. Declan MacManus is a very talented dude.
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Nelly Furtado, The Ride, 2017 double LP on Nelstar.
Nelly Furtado, The Ride, 2017 double LP on Nelstar (her own label). If you only know Nelly Furtado from “I’m Like a Bird” you are missing out – this is a great album with Bobby Sparks and Adam Pickrell produced by John Congleton
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The Del Fuegos, The Longest Day, 1984 on Slash Records
The Del Fuegos, The Longest Day, 1984 on Slash Records My favorite Del Fuegos album: Back Seat Nothing, Have You Forgotten, Missing You. Both Dan Zanes and Warren Zanes have gone on to great things They had a reunion benefit show in 2011 at the Paradise which I alas missed
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John Grant; Grey Tickled, Black Pressure; 2015 on Bella Union / Partisan
John Grant; Grey Tickled, Black Pressure; 2015 on Bella Union / Partisan John Grant is one of my favorites of the 2010s – clever, original songwriting, my favorite male voice since Leonard Cohen, and always some unexpected twists. I think I first heard him on a KEXP podcast – probably GMF from Pale Green Ghosts…
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The Smithereens, Especially For You, 1986 on Enigma
The Smithereens, Especially For You, 1986 on Enigma Blood and Roses, Behind the Wall of Sleep, Strangers When We Meet. After this album was a hit they released an album (Green Thoughts) with a song titled Especially for You which is confusing as that song it isn’t on this album.
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Mavis Staples, If All I Was Was Black, 2017 on Anti-
Mavis Staples, If All I Was Was Black, 2017 on Anti- Beautiful release produced by Jeff Tweedy and featuring him on “Ain’t no Doubt About it” Believe seeing her open for Brandi Carlile at Madison Square Garden was my last big pre-covid show. This is a must-have collaboration by two great artists
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Sade, Promise, 1985 on Portrait
Sade, Promise, 1985 on Portrait (a CBS sublabel). The trio of Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), and Stronger Than Pride (1988) is unparalleled Sade Found this gem at an antique store in New Hampshire in January
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Jayhawks, Hollywood Town Hall, 1991 on Def American.
Jayhawks, Hollywood Town Hall, 1991 on Def American. Mine is the 2014 remaster & reissue on American Recordings (same label, newer name), which sounds great. (That’s the town hall of Hollywood Township MN)