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COCOROSIE
GOD HAS A VOICE SHE SPEAKS THROUGH ME (LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISC)
Touch & Go
Limited Edition 7", picture disc from the album with the same name as this single by COCOROSIE. On Touch & Go.
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BEN, JORGE
JORGE BEN (1969)
Dusty Groove
Brazilian soul classic from JORGE BEN, originally released in 1969. Simialar to the tropicalia movement of the time, but more personal. Excellent, & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New CD $12.99

ALEXANDRIA, LOREZ
FOR SWINGERS ONLY
Dusty Groove
Guitar, bass, drums, flute, piano, & tenor sax all combine with LOREZ ALEXANDRIA's sulty voice to create a remarkable album, first issued in 1963. Her involvement in such a small combo really allows ALEXANDRIA's voice to shine, but the musicians aren't anything to sneeze at, either. Super mellow & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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ELEH
HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE WAVE: VOLUME :REVEALS DETAIL (LTD TO 500)
Taiga
Low-frequency square-wave tribute from noise-mongers ELEH. Like the title says: turn this one up to hear every bowel-shaking detail. Limited to 500!!!
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New LP $18.99

LA DUSSELDORF
SILVER CLOUD (IMP, REISSUE) LA DUSSELDORF
Nova
Officially licensed reissue of the debut 7" from krautrock legends LA DUSSELDORF, a band formed by Klauss Dinger, drummer, singer & guitarist of KRAFTWERK & NEU. These reissues may be pricey you'll probably never find an original.
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LA DUSSELDORF
RHEINITA (IMP, REISSUE) VIVA
Nova
Officially licensed reissue of the second 7" from krautrock legends LA DUSSELDORF, a band formed by Klauss Dinger, drummer, singer & guitarist of KRAFTWERK & NEU. These reissues may be pricey you'll probably never find an original.
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BASIC CHANNEL
BASIC CHANNEL 2 (IMP)
Basic Channel
BASIC CHANNEL helped lay the foundation for dub techno and they are certainly authoritative in the field. This CD collects material from the 9 legendary 12"s from the '90s and aptly demonstrates their high adherence to quality in the field of dub techno. This is top-notch stuff and belongs in the collection of any serious techno collector. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New CD $16.99

CAVE, NICK & THE BAD SEEDS/ WEBSTER
DIG LAZARUS DIG!!! (BOOK/CD)
Anti
Limited edition 60 page book about the making of the song "Dig Lazarus Dig." Also included is the single, on a 3" CD.
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MELVINS
NUDE WITH BOOTS
Ipecac
2008 Melvins record. What do you need, an engraved invitation? These guys have been spreading their sludge-core seed around a large variety of projects lately, so it's nice to get the pure essence in this, their 19th release. As such, it's a doozy - many things to rely on here (slow, menacing grooves and threatening vocals) but it's The Melvins, so you know it's good. SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IT'S RIDICULOUS!!
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BECK
MODERN GUILT
DGC
2008 sees Beck teaming with DANGER MOUSE (GNARLS BARKLEY) and fusing the intimate feel of 'Sea Change' with the electronic junk of 'Midnite Vultures' with the droll darkness of 'Odelay' with the sophisticated song structures of 'Guero'. In other words, this is possibly the most successful distillation of Beck's many talents thus far - a succinct statement of purpose that Beck is not fucking around anymore. He's ready to take you higher. GET THIS!
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CANNIBAL CORPSE
CENTURIES OF TORMENT (3DVD)
Metal Blade
AMAZING three-DVD set from this long-running death- metal band. Disc 1 is a three-hour documentary on the history of the band, including interviews with every member (except for BOB RUSAY). Disc 2 is live performances spanning the band's career, & disc 3 is all bonus material focusing on subjects like their artwork, merchandise, etc. Just as thourough as their box set and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway
New DVD $28.99

GROUPER
DRAGGING A DEAD DEER UP A HILL
Type
Third proper & probably most accessible album from Portland based singer/drone-artist Liz Harris aka GROUPER. Harris writes simple mostly acoustic based songs which she usually buries with tons of reverb & delay. Imagine what some sombre acoustic music with beautiful singing might sound like from underwater. This time around, Harris leaves off a lot of the effects & gives us the straight-forward album we've been waiting for, well, 'straight-forward' for her that is. These less droney songs at times almost have a THIS MORTAL COIL, DEAD CAN DANCE, SLOWDIVE quality to them though with more buried vocals. If you like this record, be sure to check out her other excellent releases.
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RATATAT
RATATAT LP3 LP3
XL
Third album from this Brooklyn duo contains plenty of cool electronics and experimental guitar work, but never ventures too far into experimental territory. RATATAT have a great sense of melody & devise plenty of unorthodox ways to intertwine said guitar & electronic noises. This is also instrumental, but again RATATAT fills the space normally occupied by vocals with just enough instrumentation, but never over-does it. Excellent!!!
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MUCCA PAZZA
PLAYS WELL TOGETHER (DIGIPAK)
Leather Bus
Sophomore album from local punk-rock marching band MUCCA PAZZA. There's some serious depth here, & considering this group has 20+ members, it's amazing how tight they play. MUCCA PAZZA's sound is basically an updated version of old high-school stage bands (see: KASHMERE STAGE BAND), that combine marching band instruments with a fiery attitude & and a penchant for getting crowds moving. Incredibly funky, fun, & one of the best, most original Chicago bands ever. Topping it all off is great artwork, courtesy of the brilliant ALANA BAILEY. You know this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! HIGHLY!!!
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HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR
HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR (DOMESTIC)
Mute
Hotly anticipated 2008 debut from this New Yorker who is poised to take over dance floors the world over. Andrew Butler (the man behind HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR) takes the bounce and joy from the disco era and brings it back to the 21st century. These tunes are absolutely stuffed with ideas and melodies and will leave you better than you were before. Also features vocals by Antony of ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS. You don't need Pitchfork to tell you this one is destined to be a classic - RECOMMENDED!
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ENDLESS BOOGIE
FOCUS LEVEL (2LPS W/ DOWNLOAD)
No Quarter
Here it is folks, the first 'official' album from NYC uber hipsters ENDLESS BOOGIE. Supposedly ENDLESS BOOGIE mainman Paul Major has supported himself over the past decade or so by collecting records (dreamjob) & now making collectible records (first few ENDLESS BOOGIE LPS.) Those first few records caused a big stir a few years back but there seemed to be something missing on those recordings mainly the lack of vocals. That's been remedied on "Focus Level" & that fact alone pushes this album into 'awesome' territory. The songs are riff driven with similarities to early ZZ TOP, STATUS QUO, ROLLING STONES etc... with some competent playing all around. If you're diggin' the newest HOWLIN' RAIN album in it's ALLMAN BROTHERS grooviness then this should appeal to your harder side. Vinyl includes a free download of the album.
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New LP $16.99

KING KHAN & THE SHRINES
SUPREME GENIUS OF KING KHAN (DIGIPAK)
Vice
If you have not heard by now, KING KHAN (BBQ, & the SHRINES, et. al) is the personification of contemporary garage/raunch rock. Pulling from the 60's phenomenons of British, mod rock, psychedlia, and early soul-funk, KING KHAN manages to hit the mark with super human accuracy. Here, Vice Records have compiled some of the highlights of the SHRINES career. Lucky for you, there are a lot of records, 7"'s, and offshoots by this band. For fans of the DETROIT COBRAS, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, and the BLACK LIPS.
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NADJA
RADIANCE OF SHADOWS (2LP, ONE-SIDE ETCHED)
Conspiracy
Toronto's doom metalists NADJA are here to rival the key figures in the genre, such as JESU, SUNN 0))), or BORIS. Captivating tenderness mirrors thunderous distortion that washes over the listener with the subtlety of a crashing wave. Three full sides of atmospheric doom, and one side etched with a pleasant piece of scenery. Who could ask for more?
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New LP $34.99

REATARD, JAY
SINGLES 06-07 (W/ DVD)
In The Red
YES!!! Oh how we love some Jay Reatard!! Finally, these now long out-of-print singles are available in a digital fashion in a concise collection. There's some real classics here, "I Know A Place", "Hammer I Miss You", "Oh It's Such A Shame" (a slower version than the blazer that appeared on "Blood Visions") & the very cool GO-BETWEENS cover "Don't Let Him Come Back." This collection will prove to you that Mr. Reatard is a one man hit machine & should wet your whistle for his Matador Records debut later in 2008.
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WOLF PARADE
AT MOUNT ZOOMER (DIGIPAK)
Sub Pop
Second album from this Canadian group. Not so sugary-sweet, this album flirts with a darker side of indie-pop, sometimes crossing over into happy SHINS territory, but mostly residing on the darker, INTERPOL side. An excellent album that will quickly shoot down the "sophomore slump" curse.
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HARVEY MILK
PLEASER (2LP, REISSUE)
Chunklet
Vinyl version of the 2007 Relapse Records reissue CD of this excellent HARVEY MILK release. LP one is the studio jams, while LP two is the live shizz.
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New LP $28.99

SIGUR ROS
MED SUD I EYRUM VID SPILUM ENDALAUST WITH A BUZZ IN OUR EARS WE PLAY...
XL
SIGUR ROS' fifth full-length is full of the beautiful soundscapes that they're known for, but it also breaks a few rules. There are some real uptempo numbers on this 2008 release that could qualify as "pop songs", as well as their first song sung in English. ZOMG! Don't worry, though - they're still writing dreamy gauzy epics. This one is going to be their new classic - it's that good. H I G H L Y R E C O M M E N D E D ! ! !
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EARTH
LIVE EUROPE 2006 (TOUR ONLY RELEASE)
Southern Lord
Only available on EARTH's 2006 European tour with SUNN O))), Reckless has gotten a handful of the leftovers, but this is probably the only time we'll have them, so act fast! Live material recorded in Paris, Vienna, & Amsterdam, this stuff is just as amazing as EARTH's studio output, if not moreso.
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STEINWAYS
GORILLA MARKETING
Cold Feet
Second album from these amazing New York pop-punkers. This album has less songs, but is way more consistent than "Missed the Boat," which is saying a lot because "Missed the Boat" was a pretty great record. Anywho, for those who like a sense of humor injected into their pop tunes, pick this bad boy up. Perfect summer tunes, & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Milwaukee Ave. and Loop
New CD $8.99

JAMES, SKIP
1931' 1931 SESSIONS
Mississippi
SKIP JAMES is one of the greatest bluesman that ever lived. His mournful, lonely vocal style and expert picking has influenced an avalanche of musicians. JOHN FAHEY cites James as a pivotal influence and "I'm So Glad" was famously covered by CREAM. His guitar tuning creates a beautiful melancholic sound that underscores the vocals beautifully. The piano has the same effect and will create a sad, ghostly feeling in even the most jaded listener. This is reportedly his only session from this time period. HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION!!!
Available at: Loop
New LP $9.99

DIANOGAH
QHNNNL
Southern
Beards! Female Vocals! Guitars! DISTORTION! WTF?? This is a Dianogah album? YES- FOUR(TH) ON THE FLOOR, Dianogah brings the G R U F F. John McEntire (Tortoise) back on the boards and lots of help from friends: ANDREW BIRD, Mark Greenberg (Coctails), Stephanie Morris, and Billy Smith making this 2/3 of a HUBCAP reunion (well, sorta..) Kip sings! Jason sings! It's 2008 and Dianogah has gone crazy with the crazy buttons. R E C O M M E N D E D, of course. Feel th' Power.
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New CD $13.99

SILVER JEWS
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, LOOKOUT SEA
Drag City
2008 release from this Nashville-based group was recorded in both Nashville & Lexington, Virginia & it shows in the album's natural-sounding twang & JOHNNY/JUNE CARTER CASH-style male/female vocals. The female vocals are supplied by JEWS mainman DAVID BERMAN's wife, CASSIE BERMAN. In addition to it's country-tinged sound, "Lookout Mountain" also makes use of airy-sounding keys & regular ol' guitars, bass, & drums for a generally relaxed feel. Just all- around excellent & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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LIL WAYNE
THA CARTER III (EXPLICIT)
Universal
2008 release from mix-tape king LIL WAYNE follows up 2005's 'II' with more southern rap madness. I wish that kid on the cover was on this record...
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New CD $14.99

MY MORNING JACKET
EVIL URGES (OVERSIZE LP SLEEVE)
Ato
2008 release from MY MORNING JACKET sees them straying very far from their country-rock/psych roots. In fact, this band seems poised to take on a more Flaming Lips type of following, attacking genres with glee and tearing up their own rule book. Compelling and joyful - get this!
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POLLARD, ROBERT
IS OFF TO BUSINESS (DIGIPAK) ROBERT POLLARD IS OFF TO BUSINESS
Guided By Voices
This is going to be the only "Robert Pollard" release of 2008, so get on it! Great, somewhat-straightforward rock like only this former GUIDED BY VOICES mainman can. Seeing as how this disc has 10 songs clocking in at about 30 minutes, it's a bit of a departure for POLLARD, who normally takes the patchwork approach & crams 25 shorter songs onto any given release. Not that this longer form of songwriting diminishes his talents, though. It just goes to show that POLLARD can write a good tune no matter the circumstances. RECOMMENDED!!!
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