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ORKUSTRA ADVENTURES IN EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRIC... :(2LP, W/ DOWNLOAD, LTD TO 1,000)
Mexican Summer
One of our favorite releases in 2009 was the vinyl boxset of Bobby Beausoleil's "Lucifer Rising" related recordings. We were pretty sure that the boxset was the be-all-end-all for Beausoleil related recordings since he's spent most of his adult life in prison. Well, we were wrong. This collection provided by Mexican Summer has two more LPS worth of practice & live recordings from the legendary Orkustra, a group that combined rock, jazz, blues & folk styles to create some truly avant garde music in late 60's San Francisco. There was definitely something twisted about the sounds the group created. Somehow they managed to channel Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, the jammiest moments of the GRATEFUL DEAD as well as the ritualistic sounds of Harry Partch. A large booklet is included with extensive liner notes & artwork by Beausoleil as well as cool photos & posters scans. Beausoleil provided the tripped out cover art as well. Limited edition with download. MEXICAN SUMMER RULES!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $34.99

A.R. & MACHINES DIE GRUNE REISE (IMP REISSUE W/ DVD) GREEN JOURNEY
Tangram
Absolutely incredible, trance-inducing obscuro krautrock from 1971, which has been unavailable for a very long time. This first album from ACHIM REICHEL, (plus a coveted live album at the end!), will blow your mind into smithereens, causing you to audibly exclaim joyous expletives at regular intervals. If you're down with Amon Duul, Guru Guru, International Harvester and the like, then get this IMMEDIATELY. This one-man echo/guitar album sets the controls for the center of your brain and does not let up. Supposedly the album was intended as the soundtrack to an imaginary movie & this reissue perhaps gets the closest to Reichel's vision. A 42 minute video has been created by students at Lippe & Hoxter's University as well as a 10 minute documentary about the creation of the album. PAL format only sadly.
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New CD $22.99

HARVEY MILK HARVEY MILK
Hydra Head
Back in 1994, HARVEY MILK was really excited about recording their first album with someone as talented & handsome as Bob Weston. So they made the long drive to Chicago & made a pretty kick-ass album & then gave the master tapes to the guy that said he would put it out. They never heard from him again & this album pretty much died. Fortunately for the band & now the rest of us, a copy existed on a XL II 90 Maxell cassette. This CD was remastered from that tape. It doesn't sound as bad as you might think & the music is as awesome as you might hope for. The band was sludgier & darker back then but it's still the HARVEY MILK that you loved & still love.
Available at: All Stores
New CD $12.99

SPACEMEN 3 SOUND OF CONFUSION (180GRM REISSUE)
Fire Records
Without a doubt, one of the greatest crimes of the past decade or so is the ridiculous fact that a person couldn't simply walk into a record store & buy a vinyl LP by SPACEMEN 3. We're going to go out on a limb & say that it must be because of Obama or something because the day has finally come that we can proudly stock these absolutely legendary albums again!!! "Sound of Confusion" is the now legendary first album from the band. Their minimalist style was influenced by everything from Bo Diddley to the STOOGES & Curtis Mayfield & VELVET UNDERGROUND. Somehow SPACEMEN 3 always seemed to float under the radar, even in the U.K. but as the years have passed their legend has grown & bands such as BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, DEAD MEADOW & WOODEN SHJIPS have tried valiently but failed at capturing the magic of this ever so important band. The LPs are pressed on 180grm vinyl which are housed in heavy sleeves. It's only January but these LPS are without a doubt going to be some of the most important reissues that we carry in 2010! HOW ESSENTIAL CAN IT GET??!!??
Available at: Milwaukee Ave. and Loop
New LP $17.99

SPACEMEN 3 PERFORMANCE (180GRM)
Fire Records
Without a doubt, one of the greatest crimes of the past decade or so is the ridiculous fact that a person couldn't simply walk into a record store & buy a vinyl LP by SPACEMEN 3. We're going to go out on a limb & say that it must be because of Obama or something because the day has finally come that we can proudly stock these absolutely legendary albums again!!! This live album was recorded in 1988 during the "Perfect Prescription" tour & captures their aggression a bit more so than their studio albums. The sound quality is great & the records are pressed on 180grm vinyl in heavy sleeves. It's only January but these are going to be without a doubt some of the most important reissues that come out in 2010!! HOW ESSENTIAL CAN IT GET!?!?
Available at: All Stores
New LP $17.99

SPIRITUALIZED LADIES & GENTLEMEN WE ARE FLOATING IN... : SPACE (IMP, 2009 REISSUE)
Dedicated
Essential reissue of this amazing 1997 album from Jason Pierce & SPIRITUALIZED. Everything about this album blew many a mind back in 1997 from the ridiculously brilliant deluxe packaging of the original CD in an oversized pill package to the 'wall of sound' shoegaze production of the album. The album is finally back in print though for a limited time perhaps because in a way, this isn't a proper reissue of the album. This is mainly because the title track (and perhaps the best track) is a vastly different mix with the backing vocals bumped way up in the mix & gospel style backing vocals at the end. It's sort of a weird way to reissue the album but at least the version of the song is good & the rest of the album sounds brilliant. We're not sure if this is a must have for those of you that own the album but if you've been curious about SPIRITUALIZED then this is the best place to start.
Available at: All Stores
New CD $22.99

ORCUTT, BILL NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS
Palilalia
Anybody who saw them (or listened to their records) will tell you that HARRY PUSSY were one of the most exciting bands of the '90s, if not ALL TIME. Sounding like a hardcore version of CAPTAIN BEEFHEART's MAGIC BAND, they burned bright and fast, disbanding after an explosive tour. Guitarist BILL ORCUTT seemed to disappear...until now. NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS marks ORCUTT's return, this time acoustic instead of electric, but this is not your usual acoustic fare--the playing is just as violent as it as ever was and retains the same energy as it did in HARRY PUSSY. This is top-notch improv, without being academic or precious. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!!!
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New LP $10.99

VARIOUS ARTISTS FORGE YOUR OWN CHAINS (2LP, GATEFOLD) HEAVY PSYCHEDLIC BALLADS & DIRGES 68-74
Now Again
Gaining its name from a D.R. Hooker song on his album "The Truth," "Forge Your Own Chains" is a collection of some of the most fuzzed and groove-laden psych from around the globe. One of the aspects that makes this compilation so interesting is its diversity. No two songs sound much like the other, but they all have a place on this Now Again Records collection. Culled from the years between 1968 and 1974, there are plenty of rarities to intrigue even the most discerning pallettes. You will find Damon, Top Drawer, Ofege, The Strangers, Baby Grandmothers, and many others on these two LP's along with extensive liner notes to guide you through your "heavy psychedlic" journey.
Available at: All Stores
New LP $16.99

HIGH SPIRITS HIGH SPIRITS
MFH
Believe it or not, we first heard about this Chicago band from a recommendation on DARKTHRONE's "Band of the Week" section on their Myspace page. Embarrassed as we are about this, we're psyched that we know about them now because they totally rule. These guys aren't breaking any new ground here & we're sure that they're ok with us saying that. The thing is, they've absolutely NAILED the late 70's, early 80's NWOBHM sound which is something that many bands try to do but often don't achieve. The best thing about this band is the guitar playing. The rhythm parts are melodic & fuzzy but the highlight of the band has to be the tasteful harmonic leads & solos. If you're into stuff like JUDAS PRIEST, DIAMONDHEAD & late 70's & early 80's metal in general then you really need to check this out.
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New CD $11.99

GREEN GREEN (W/ BONUS TRACKS)
Lion Productions
Early 80's Chicago. The punk scene was ruled by NAKED RAYGUN, BIG BLACK & THE EFFIGIES. At the same time, a pop band with some punk aggression was writing some damn catchy songs & getting some attention outside of Chicago in magazines such as SPIN & MOJO. The time was ripe for this band with groups such as THE FEELIES, REPLACEMENTS, HUSKER DU signing major label contracts & having their videos playing every week on '120 Minutes.' As these things tend to go sometimes, nothing really panned out for these guys but they left a collection of brilliant recordings for us that Lion productions has faithfully & smartly reissued. Fans of everything from FLAMIN GROOVIES', SCRUFFS, EXPLODING HEARTS, FEELIES, SCIENTISTS, REPLACEMENTS etc...will really like this.
Available at: Loop
New CD $12.99

ROCKMORE, CLARA & NADIA REISENBERG CLARA ROCKMORE THEREMIN (GATEFOLD) ART OF THE THEREMIN
Mississippi
Lithuanian born child prodigy, Clara Rockmore was groomed for classical performance at a young age. She orignally studied violin under the virtuoso Leopold Auer but due to illness she had to give up violin. Born with perfect pitch, she was an excellent candidate for a new electronic instrument named the theremin after its creator Leon Theremin. Over time she mastered techniques like quick portamento (a sliding between two pitches) and she even made improvements to the instrument itself. This collection of classical works ranging from Rochmaninoff, Saint- Sans, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky illustrates Rockmore's control and is testament to her title as the greatest ever virtuosa of the theremin. This reissue by Mississippi Records also showcases piano accompaniment by Nadia Reisenberg. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $12.99