RECKLESS RECOMMENDED:
>> DANNY BROWN – Quaranta LP/CD (Warp) *Black or Ltd. Red Vinyl – One of Reckless’ Best of 2023 staff picks now in stock!
After a relatively quiet couple of years, DANNY BROWN got busy in 2023, as Quaranta followed his avant-goofball collaboration with JPEGMAFIA on Scaring the Hoes. Quaranta was written during that interim, and showcases BROWN’s more introspective, reflective side. Lots of jazzy, proggy leftfield production on this – partially helped by THE ALCHEMIST – with features by KASSA OVERALL, MIKE and BRUISER WOLF. EXCELLENT and RECOMMENDED!
>> 90 DAY MEN – We Blame Chicago 5LP Box (Numero Group) *Black or Ltd. “Super Illuminary” Vinyl ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
The late 90s/early 00s was a brilliant time in Chicago music history & one of the finest bands from that era was 90 DAY MEN. They got their start in the St. Louis punk & emo scene then relocated to Chicago. Their sound was a mix of Touch & Go style post-punk & WIRE/BAUHAUS influenced art rock with a solid but fluid rhythm section & towards the end the addition of the Fender Rhodes which gave them a really unique sound. Guitarist/vocalist Brian Case went on form DISAPPEARS and FACS as well as releasing multiple solo records; Bassist Rob Lowe formed LICHENS & worked with Johann Johannsson on the Arrival soundtrack & scored the Candyman remake; and drummer Cayce Key played in BLOODIEST. Their 3 albums are included in this box along with some outtakes & Peel Sessions & another Chicago legend in his own right Tim Kinsella wrote the liner notes. RECOMMENDED!
>> LOU REED – Hudson River Wind Meditations 2LP (Light In The Attic) *Remastered – Black or Coke Bottle Color Vinyl
Originally released in 2007 on a small indie label, LOU REED’s final solo album is available again thanks to Light in the Attic. This music wasn’t originally intended for public release – instead Reed composed these pieces as background music for his meditation, yoga & tai chi practice. The opening piece is nearly 30 minutes of deep, circulating synthesizer tones that sound like a machine breathing, maybe a deep space traveler in cryosleep. Some of the other pieces are darker, almost sine wave & tone experiments that would fit in well on a COIL album. We’re really glad to be able to stock this in our racks. RECOMMENDED!
>> WINDY & CARL – Unreleased Home Recordings 1992-1995 3CD Box (Windy & Carl) *#’d Ltd. Edition w/ signed insert
Originally released in 2020, this collection of home recordings from 1992-1995 is available again in a nifty box with a signed insert! Beautiful dream pop & drone from one of our all-time favorite duos. RECOMMENDED!
>> HIROSHI YOSHIMURA – Surround LP (Temporal Drift) *Remastered – Black or LITA Exclusive Blue Vinyl
This is the first ever reissue of the wonderful 1986 album Surround by HIROSHI YOSHIMURA. The master of Japanese environmental music was selected by an architect to compose music to compliment his company’s new living spaces. Similar to Yoshimura’s other environmental classics inspired by ENO’s ambient works, the music is a meant as a companion to the space where it’s being played or heard. Percussive & melodic vibraphone-esque sounds & mellow digital synth drones with Yoshimura’s expert use of reverb & space. Fans of his other great work, Eno, STEVE ROACH & MIDORI TAKADA should pick this up for sure. RECOMMENDED!
OTHER NEW RELEASES, REISSUES & RESTOCKS:
>> JOE ACOSTA – The Power of Love LP (Now Again) *Reissue
ARILD ANDERSEN GROUP – Affirmation LP (ECM)
>> MULATU ASTATKE – New York – Addis – London: Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 2LP (Strut) *Back in stock!
AWAKEBUTSTILLINBED – Chaos Takes the Wheel & I Am a Passenger 2LP (Tiny Engines) *Ltd. Black & Gold Vinyl
LIAM BAILEY – Dance With Me b/w Mercy Tree 7″ (Big Crown)
BERHANA – Amén: የዘላን ህልም” (The Nomad’s Dream) LP (EQT) *Pink Vinyl
THE BETHS & PICKLE DARLING/ CAR SEAT HEADREST – Brand New Colony b/w We Looked Like Giants 7″ (Sub Pop) *”Double A-side” split single with THE POSTAL SERVICE and DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE covers
BIG BLACK – Racer X LP (Touch & Go) *Remastered – Back in stock! ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
BIG PUN – Yeeeah Baby 2LP (Get On Down) *Reissue
BILLOW OBSERVATORY – Calque/ Soliton LP (Felte) *Whirlpool Blue Vinyl
BIRTHMARK – Birth of Omni LP (Polyvinyl) *”Goldenrod” Vinyl ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
>> BLACK JOSH & WINO WILLY – Today’s the Day LP (RRC Music)
BLU & NOTTZ – Afrika LP (Nature Sounds)
CLIFFORD BROWN – Memorial Album LP (Blue Note) *180g, Remastered – Classic Vinyl Series
BTS – Dark & Wild Vol. 1 CD (Big Hit) *Box set w/ photocards
BTS – Skool Luv Affair CD (Big Hit) *Oversized sleeve w/ photobook & cards
CANNONS – Fever Dream LP (Columbia) *2022 album now available
CANNONS – Heartbeat Highway LP (Columbia)
CHUCK CIRINO – Chopping Mall (Soundtrack) CS (Terrorvision)
CRIMEAPPLE & CLOVIS OCHIN – Cacio e Pepe LP (RRC Music)
>> DEHD – Flower of Devotion LP (Firetalk) *Back in stock! ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
>> DEHD – Water LP (Firetalk) *Back in stock! ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
DIRTY ART CLUB – Heavy Starch 2LP (Paxico)
>> DROP NINETEENS – Hard Light LP (Wharf Cat) *Crystal Clear Vinyl – One of Reckless’ Best of 2023 staff picks back in stock!
BILLIE EILISH – Happier Than Ever 2LP (Interscope) *Ltd. RSD Black Friday Edition w/ rainbow foil cover & poster – Back in stock!
>> ELZHI & OH NO – Heavy Vibrato LP (Nature Sounds)
>> ROGER FAKHR – East of Anyplace LP (Habibi Funk)
FANGORIA – Fangoria #22 Vol. 2: Winter 2024 Magazine
>> FAT JON (THE AMPLE SOUL PHYSICIAN) – Lightweight Heavy 2LP (Young Heavy Souls) *Orange Vinyl
>> PAPO FELIX & RAY RODRIGUEZ – Papo Felix Meets Ray Rodriguez LP (Now Again)
JERRY GARCIA & DAVID GRISMAN – So What 2LP (ORG) *25th Anniversary w/ bonus track – RSD Black Friday release back in stock!
GHOST LIFE – Afterlife of the Party LP (Mom’s Basement)
>> GIANNI BREZZO – Filigrani LP (Jakarta)
>> GRAVEDIGGAZ – 6 Feet Deep 2LP (MNRK) *Reissue
GRIM – Message LP (Urashima) *Import, Reissue
>> GOYA GUMBANI – When the Past Bloomed LP (RRC Music)
GREEN DAY – Saviors LP/CD/CS (Reprise) *Black Vinyl, Indie Exclusive Black & Hot Pink Vinyl w/ printed PVC sleeve (while supplies last – first come first serve), or Ltd. Deluxe Edition w/ embossed gatefold jacket & poster
GYPSY – In the Garden LP (Sundazed) *Remastered – Purple Vinyl
GYPSY FARI – Chi-Town Reggae b/w Hail Jah 7″ (Soundway)
MARIKA HACKMAN – Big Sigh LP (Chrysalis) *Indie Exclusive Green Vinyl
MARY HALVORSON – Cloudward LP (Nonesuch)
JOE HARRISON – Shadowboxing LP (Madlib) *Madlib Invazion Music Library Series #7
HI-TEK – Beatbox Studios 2 LP (Fat Beats)
ILL BILL – Billy 2LP (Uncle Howie) *Clear Vinyl
J-ZONE – Intoxicated Skull LP (Madlib) *Madlib Invazion Music Library Series #3
YOKO KANNO – TANK! Gold COWBOY BEBOP (Soundtrack) 2LP (Victor) *Import – Ltd. Edition
LAUFEY – Everything I Know About Love CD (Awal Recordings)
>> MJ LENDERMAN – Boat Songs LP (Dear Life) *Back in stock!
>> LIAISONS DANGEREUSES – Liaisons Dangereuses LP (Soul Sheriff) *2014 Reissue – Back in stock!
LINK 80 – Struggle Continues LP (Asian Man)
MADLIB – Flying High Instrumentals LP (Bang Ya Head)
>> JOSEPH MALIK – Proxima Ebony LP (Ram Rock Red)
ELIZA MCLAMB – Going Through It LP (Royal Mountain)
MESHUGGAH – Chaosphere LP (Atomic Fire) *Reissue – Ltd. White/Orange/Black Tri-Color Vinyl
>> MID-AIR THIEF – Crumbling LP (Top Shelf) *2024 Repress – Ltd. “Amber Coastline” Color Vinyl
MUNA – Muna LP (Saddest Factory) *Ltd. Olive Green Vinyl – Back in stock!
MUNICIPAL WASTE – Hazardous Mutation LP (Earache) *Reissue – Red Vinyl
JORDAN MUNSON – Heartless Fools LP (Joyful Noise) *Amber Vinyl, Ltd. 500
NECK DEEP – Neck Deep LP (Hopeless) *Orange or Indie Exclusive Violet Vinyl
NEVA DINOVA – Demos & C-Sides LP (Saddle Creek) *Eco-Mix Vinyl
NEVA DINOVA – Neva Dinova LP (Saddle Creek) *Reissue – Eco-Mix Vinyl
BUD POWELL – The Amazing Bud Powell LP (Blue Note) *180g, Remastered – Classic Vinyl Series
PRIMUS – Frizzle Fry LP (Frizzle Fry Inc) *Reissue – Back in stock!
RILO KILEY – Under the Blacklight LP (Warner Bros) *Ltd. Purple Vinyl – RSD Black Friday release back in stock!
>> MARTY ROBBINS – Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs LP (Real Gone) *Ltd. “Gunsmoke” Vinyl – Back in stock!
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA – Rodrigo y Gabriela 2LP (ATO) *Deluxe Edition – “Crocodile Green” Vinyl
MAGGIE ROGERS – Now That the Light is Fading 10″ (Capitol) *Back in stock!
>> MAGGIE ROGERS – Surrender LP (Capitol) *Black or Indie Exclusive Tangerine Dream Vinyl – Back in stock!
THE ROLLING STONES – Hackney Diamonds: Live Edition 2CD (Geffen)
LINDA RONSTADT – Canciones de mi Padre LP (Iconic) *Reissue – Back in stock!
GABRIEL ROWLAND – Gente Soul LP (Madlib) *Madlib Invazion Music Library Series #6
SELMER – Body Wash LP (777)
SILENT SERVANT – In Memoriam 12″ (Tresor)
SKULLCRUSHER/ THE HATED – Words Come Back Split 7″ (Numero Group) *Skullcrusher cover b/w The Hated original – Black or Bone White Vinyl
SLEATER-KINNEY – Little Rope LP/CD (Loma Vista) *Black Vinyl only – Indie Exclusive Color Vinyl delayed to next week due to weather
>> SLIFT – ILION 2LP (Sub Pop) *Loser Edition Color Vinyl
SONLIFE – Sonlife LP (Disappear)
>> SOULS OF MISCHIEF – 93 ’til Infinity 2LP (Get On Down) *30th Anniversary – Blue & Yellow Vinyl w/ gatefold & OBI
SPICE 1 – Spice 1 LP (Get On Down) *Reissue – Back in stock!
STATIK SELEKTAH – Mahalo 2: More Hawaiian Instrumentals LP (RRC Music)
>> KIPP STONE – 66689 Blvd LP (Closed Sessions)
BILLY STRINGS – Home 2LP (Rounder) *Back in stock!
BILLY STRINGS – Me/ And/ Dad LP (Rounder) *Black or “Egg Drop” Vinyl – Back in stock!
BILLY STRINGS – Renewal 2LP (Rounder) *Back in stock!
SWERVEDRIVER – 99th Dream 2LP (Outer Battery) *Reissue – Red Vinyl
TANGERINE DREAM – Firestarter (Soundtrack) LP (Varese Sarabande) *Reissue
TENSAL – The New Land Order 12″ (BPitch Control)
SISTER ROSETTA THARPE – Shout Sister Shout LP (Sunset Blvd) *Sea Glass Blue Vinyl, Ltd. 500
>> THYSENTERPRISE – Essential 2LP (Rucksack)
TRAGEDY KHADAFI & ENDEMIC EMERALD – Rebel Kings LP (No Cure)
VOIVOD – Angel Rat LP (Universal) *”Monster Green” Swirl Vinyl – RSD 2022 release back in stock!
COLTER WALL – Colter Wall LP (RCA) *Reissue – Red Vinyl
COLTER WALL – Imaginary Appalachia LP (RCA) *Reissue
COLTER WALL – Songs of the Plains LP (RCA) *Reissue – Red Vinyl
COLTER WALL – Western Swing & Waltzes LP (RCA) *Reissue – Red Vinyl
>> JAMILA WOODS – Water Made Us LP (Jagjaguwar) *”Arctic Swirl” Vinyl – One of Reckless’ Best of 2023 staff picks back in stock! ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
WOODS OF DESOLATION – As the Stars LP (Season Of Mist)
YIN YIN – Mount Matsu LP (Glitterbeat) *Import
>> HIROSHI YOSHIMURA – Green LP/CS (Light In The Attic) *Black or Color Vinyl – Back in stock!
VARIOUS – Cowboy Bebop LP-Box (Soundtrack) 11LP Box Set (Victor) *25th Anniversary – Ltd. Edition
VARIOUS – Eccentric Soul: The Saadia Label LP (Numero Group) *Black or “Super Funky Forest” Green & Blue Splatter Vinyl
VARIOUS – Habibi Funk Vol. 1 & Vol. 2: Eclectic Selection of Music From the Arab World LPs (Habibi Funk) *Both 2LP vols. available, sold separately – Back in stock!
VARIOUS – Hardspace Vol. 1 2LP (Hardspace)
VARIOUS – The Music of Red Dead Redemption II LP (Lakeshore) *Back in stock!
VARIOUS – Nuggets Vol. 2: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era 1964-1968 2LP (Rhino) *Planned follow-up to the original 1972 comp never before released – Ltd. “Psychedelic Pslatter” Vinyl
VARIOUS – The Soul of New Jersey Vol. 1 LP (Continued Sound)
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