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Reckless Records is a group of three record stores in Chicago IL. We carry new & used CDs, DVDs games and loads of Vinyl. Originally started in London, our first Chicago location opened in 1988. (LPs & 7"s). We would love to have you visit us in person.

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We still have a shop in London too! They are located in Soho at:
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RSD stock is back on the web site. As you will see, the list of titles still on stock has decreased significantly. More titles may reappear if some orders get cancelled, holds not picked up. We also expect to restock some titles from the labels themselves.

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Reckless Forest Park = 7511 Madison, Forest Park; 708-488-0303
Lots of great records out here, but stock is not yet available on the web.

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Toupee Dinner Parties (seafoam Vinyl) (limited To 300 Copies)
Rotted Tooth
We would like to personally congratulate the Velvet Underground and Sonic Youth on their little one's first LP. "Dinner Parties" is an aggressive and dreamy debut for Chicago group Toupee. Crowned as kings and queens of the Basement Lands, it is a relief that their murky music is getting a vinyl release thanks to Rotted Tooth (Cacaw, Mayor Daley, Heavy Times). Certain songs reflect the energy their live shows command and others, like "Slowski" sounds like an Chris Isaak outtake. Powerful vocals, big chunks of drumming and lots of guitar and bass sounds hold up an intriguing framework of primitive art punk. On heavy aqua blue vinyl and limited to 500 copies with silk-screened covers by Carrie Vinarsky and Mister City Press.
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New LP $12.99

Hospital Garden Mover (blue Vinyl, Ltd 100) (w/ Download)
Forge Again
The 2013 album from HOSPITAL GARDEN is familiar but still intriguing . . . clearly rooted in a "punk" aesthetic but really just a weird pop-rock album at its core, this reminds us of when we discovered labels like NO IDEA that was a "punk" label but was releasing all sorts of different stuff under that umbrella. ANYWHO - HOSPITAL GARDEN hit all of the right notes: layered (but not over-done) guitars, (mostly) male vocals but female leads on a few tracks to break it up & enough different "feels" that the album isn't a one-trick pony, song-to- song. AND - the packaging is beautiful: limited to 100 on marble-blue vinyl & housed in a silk- screened sleeve. Buy it, because we RECOMMEND it!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $12.99

Jefferies, Peter Last Great Challenge In A Dull World (reissue)
De Stijl
We are incredibly excited to stock this reissue of the 1991 debut from New Zealander Peter Jefferies. These recordings were originally released on the N.Z. tastemaker label Xpressway, then reissued on CD/LP by the now defunct Chicago label Ajax & now once again by De Stjil. Jefferies' songs were mostly piano based with interesting lyrics but there are a few fuzzed-out noise rockers on here with some help from all DEAD C members, Alastair Galbraith & David Mitchell of 3Ds. Those of you that know his group THIS KIND OF PUNISHMENT will know what to expect but if you're not familiar, imagine a mix of John Cale, early VELVETS with Xpressway & Twisted Village sounds. THANK YOU DE STIJL!!!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $16.99

Wild Nothing Empty Estate (limited Ed, Colored Vinyl) (w/ Poster, Stickers, Slap Bracelet)
Captured Tracks
After extensive touring abroad for "Nocturne" Jack Tatum was feeling a bit burned out and prioritized some down time to regroup. He is noted as listening to a lot of Bowie and Eno during his break in 2012 and "Empty Estate" is decidedly more electronic. His characteristic, careful vocals are almost secondary to the music. This is a concentrated effort concerning his frustrations and successes over the past three years which seem to have flown by with full-length or 7" releases every year he has been with Captured Tracks. Not unlike Deerhunter or Beach House there is a pop sensibility that is only overshadowed by the a hypnotizing emotional core. Recommended! -- This is the limited edition version of Wild Nothing's "Empty Estate" album which comes with a big folder full of goodies like a poster, stickers, slap bracelet, and a pin. Colored vinyl.
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New LP $19.99

Stetson, Colin New History Warfare Vol. 3 (2lp, Poster) To See More Light (w/ Download)
Constellation
This third (and final) installment to composer Colin Stetson's "New History Warfare" series is arguably the best so far! Recorded live in single takes (no overdubs or loops) with a wide array of microphone positions, the duo of Stetson and producer Ben Frost acheives excellent results yet again. Justin Vernon of Bon Iver is featured heavily, he sings on four tracks, and the addition of his characteristic voice rounds out the primarily instrumental pieces into something more down to earth. With Philip Glass glissando, Stetson plays notes in a fevered cadence with a warmth rarely felt in avant-garde or experiemntal music. This closing chapter is an impressive period on a musical narrative that started six years (2008) ago. VERY GOOD!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $22.99

Fielded Ninety Thirty Thirty
Captcha
Chicago ex-pat & former GA'AN member Lindsay Powell is back with her 2nd album under the FIELDED moniker, this time for the Captcha label. Powell's abstract take on vocal-driven pop music on her first album "Terrageist" floored us here at Reckless & we've been excited by the little hints of her new direction that have been floating around the internet & integrated into her live show for the past two years or so. On "Ninety Thirty Thirty" Powell is pretty much going for it, unashamed to let the diva flag fly with full-on forays into 70's & 80's electro-pop that lends itself as much to neon & silk robes as it does jean jackets & Daisy Dukes. There are some easy comparisons to make here like Kate Bush, Bjork THE KNIFE & even GRIMES but her extremely powerful voice accompanied with weirdo synthetic harmonies is truly unique. This is an amazing album & it will be on a few employee lists for 2013 for sure.
Available at: All Stores
New CD $11.99

Dream Death Back From The Dead (imp, 2lp W/ Book) (gatefold W/ Slip Cover Sleeve)
Svart
"Back from the Dead" compiles all three demos by the Pittsburgh cult death metal band DREAM DEATH. The demos included are "Dream Death" (1986), "More Graveyard Dwelling" (1986) & "Ode to Sorrow" (1988), the group's last 80's recording, released after their only album, the classic "Journey Into Mystery." All of the recordings have been remastered & the 2LPS come in a beautiful gatefold sleeve that fits into an awesome outer slipcase style sleeve. Also included is a book with tons of photos & vintage flier reproductions. DREAM DEATH's sound was a mix of heavy doom & death metal, think CELTIC FROST's slower moments with hints of ENTOMBED/ later Swedish death metal. CLASSIC!
Available at: All Stores
New LP $26.99

Disappears Kone (3trks)
Disappears
Over 30 minutes of new music from Chicago drone rockers DISAPPEARS including the epic 15+ minute song "Kone", a shorter 10 minute version & the song "Kontakt." This is also the first recordings to feature new drummer Noah Leger (ELECTRIC HAWK, ex-MILEMARKER, THEE SPEAKING CANARIES, HURL etc..) & his heavy hitting & solid presence is definitely apparent. The e.p. starts off with what sounds like an air-raid siren that drones on for a few minutes. Eventually, a tight mid-tempo beat emerges from the noise & one of the group's most kraut rock influenced grooves begins to develop. The song eventually devolves back into the drone that it began with. "Kontakt" has a dark, heavy fuzz bass sound & the track makes us think of more traditional rock version of SUICIDE. The e.p. ends with the shorter "Kone" track which ends on a lock-groove of guitar harmonics that you can drone on for eternity....
Available at: Milwaukee Ave. and Loop
New LP $11.99

Taking Pictures 2113'
Say Hello to Never
"2113" is the final record by the Chicago via Pittsburgh group TAKING PICTURES. The album was recorded in 2004/2005 by Jason Ward (Chicago Mastering Service) but before the group found a label for the record, they decided to go their separate ways. On their last tour Matt Jencik, Mat Daly & Noah Leger shared stages with the Japanese band BALLOONS. A lasting friendship developed & now almost a decade later, Say Hello to Never Recordings, a label run by members of BALLOONS, has released TAKING PICTURES' swan song. The album is a melting pot of styles, hinting at the group's post-hardcore early days in HURL, the progressive elements of fellow Steel Towners DON CABALLERO with the trio proudly wearing their influences on their sleeves including bits of HUSKER DU, MISSION OF BURMA, SONIC YOUTH & even a little Neil Young. After their demise, members of TAKING PICTURES went on to play with ELECTRIC HAWK, IMPLODES, DISAPPEARS,PAPA M (live) & SLINT (live 2007 "Spiderland" tour.)
Available at: All Stores
New CD $13.99

Toy Love Toy Love (2lp, 2013 Reissue) (w/ Booklet & Download)
Captured Tracks
Hot on the heels of the amazing live collection released on Goner in early 2013 comes this compilation of every TOY LOVE single, 1979 demos, a live track & a radio jingle from this short-lived New Zealand punk/post-punk/art-rock group that included Chris Know & Alex Bathgate of TALL DWARFS & Paul Kean from THE BATS. You can hear hints towards the future of the Kiwi scene with nods towards THE CLEAN & THE VERLAINES & bits of early Rough Trade bands, THE SOUND, P.I.L. & much more. This is an amazing collection that any fan of Flying Nun Records & New Zealand pop must have. Look forward to more Flying Nun reissues coming from Capture Tracks soon. Comes with a booklet & a download.
Available at: All Stores
New LP $24.99

Delfonics Adrian Younge Presents The Delfonics (red Vinyl)
Wax Poetics
There was a golden voice buried in the annals of Philly's soul music history and it is finally being resurrected with this album. Some are calling this Adrian Younge produced album "the best Delfonics album since 1970." Wax Poetics has been branching out and releasing vinyl and hosting a digital store in addition to its stellar magazine, they note on how producer and artist got together: "On an initial phone call during the summer of 2011, [the] two artists quickly struck up a friendship. A few weeks later, William Hart [the] lead singer of Philly's quintessential soul group, the Delfonics, hopped on a plane bound for Adrian Younge's Los Angeles studio for the first of two sessions." Its sparse and spare production is what makes this release charming and intriguing. This could have been a heavily orchestrated and overblown come-back album but, with patience in mind, Younge and Hart have created something truly unique. Contemporary soul with nod to the sweet and sour smoothness of the 60s. Saudia Mills and Om'mas Keith also contribute to Hart's amazing falsetto on the album. Very Recommended for those who enjoyed the recent Bobby Womack and Gil Scott-Heron albums but also the back catalog of one of the best soulful vocal trios in the game, the Delfonics.
Available at: All Stores
New LP $15.99

Olsen, Angel Strange Cacti (2013 Reissue) (w/ Download)
Bathetic
Folks have been anticipating a solo album on vinyl for some time and in March 2011 Bathetic Records is doing everyone a favor and re-releasing Olsen's sold out cassette of original material "Strange Cacti" on 12" with reinterpreted artwork. Some have described Angel's music as haunting, others as uniquely natural, but whatever the individual take on her songs may be - they command the listeners attention. Laced with vintage reverb, simple chord progressions, and abstract lyrical content, her songs are a testament to the lasting effects and popularity of classic song structures. Her voice, the focal point of most recordings, contains sincerity, power, and a unique vulnerability necessary to balance out her sound. With out one of these attributes things would not be as interesting. In addition to her vocals, Olsen accompanies most songs with guitar and occasionally even accordion as featured on the cassette compilation "Summer Bummer," which also featured Best Coast, Dirty Beaches, Heavy Hawaii, Julian Lynch, Nude Beach, and many other contemporary luminaries. As the tone of Angel's music suggests, there is an unguarded, ebb and flow to her sound. Sounds that, with our environment in regard, will only grow and evolve. Second pressing via Bathetic for 2013.
Available at: All Stores
New LP $11.99

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