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VENOMOUS CONCEPT
POISONED APPLE
Century Media
YES!!!! Second album from this heavy-metal side project that's half BRUTAL TRUTH & half NAPALM DEATH brings the old-school hardcore pain. This is vaguely metal, but more or less '80s-inspired thrash with a serious punk attitude. Guest vocals from PHIL VANE (of EXTREME NOISE TERROR) & MAGGIE IWANICKI (of RAGER) round out this excellent, harsh album. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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CRYPTACIZE
DIG THAT TREASURE
Asthmatic Kitty
Chris Cohen (ex-DEERHOOF, CURTAINS) has put together a new band that backs off the distortion and focuses on softer, cleaner melodies with female vocals often dueting with male. The backbeat, when there, resides tastefully in the background.
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PORTISHEAD
THIRD PORTISHEAD THIRD
Mercury
Yes, this is the first PORTISHEAD album since 1997's self-titled (amazing) depress-fest. Yes, this album is also amazing. Yes, it sounds different than the "trip hop" sound that made them famous. But, it wouldn't be like PORTISHEAD to just re-hash a sound they've already exhausted. On "Third", the trio puts all other recent "electronica" bands to shame with a bizarre but entirely catchy take on odd sounds, unconventional arrangements, & every- thing from huge, bass-filled drums to simple guitar & strings. This group manages to sound like no one at all, even when everyone else seems to rip them off. Simply amazing and totally RECOMMENDED!!!!
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New CD $14.99

BORIS
SMILE (LTD. ED. W/BONUS DVD)
Southern Lord
Japan's BORIS have to be one of the most hyped bands in the world right now. This level of hype often leads to a backlash but we here at Reckless want you to know that Boris is 100% worth of the accolades that they are receiving. The band simply seems to be getting better & better. Their last few releases ("Pink" & "Rainbow" with GHOST's Michio Kurihara") were massive steps forward for the band & "Smile" continues forward with max force. BORIS have never been shy about wearing their influences on their sleeves but & it's the way that they pay homage to their influences that makes them the unique band that they are. "Smile" might be their most accessible album to date with some songs bordering on QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/SOUNDGARDEN heavy rock & PINK FLOYD expanse. Kurihara lends his tasty guitar soloing to a few tracks on this album too. It's hard to say whether or not this album is better than "Pink" but we can say with confidence that it's at least AS GOOD. This limited edition version comes with a bonus DVD with videos for "Statement", "Pink" & "My Neighbor Satan."
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BORIS & MERZBOW
ROCK DREAM (3LP, LIMITED TO 2800 ON RED VINYL)
Southern Lord
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New LP $28.99

HEAD OF FEMUR
GREAT PLAINS (CHICAGO EDITION, W/ LIMITED EP)
Greyday Records
As some of you may know, HEAD OF FEMUR contains members of SOLAR WIND, BRIGHT EYES, and UGLY CASANOVA. From this cast comes this limited to Chicago only full-length, featuring a limited six song EP. So, you may want to act now!
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EL GUINCHO
ALEGRANZA (IMP)
Discoteca Oceano
Finally! the word has been quickly spreading about the Spanish phenomenon known as El Guincho for a few months now & we were finally able to track these down to open Chicagoans to these unique sounds. Imagine a combination of late 60's, early 70's Tropicalia i.e. Caetano Veloso, Mutantes etc... with CAN, afrobeat rhythms & ANIMAL COLLECTIVE & PANDA BEAR. Does that sound impossible to believe or too good to be true? Well, this album proves that this can work & in magnificent ways. EL GUINCHO aka Pablo Dias Reixa will be playing a lot of festivals & shows throughout the rest of 2008 so we should be hearing a lot more from him this year.
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METALLICA
RIDE THE LIGHTNING (2008 REISSUE, SINGLE :LP, HALF-SPEED MASTER, MOBILE FIDELITY)
Warner Brothers
2008 reissue of this classic second METALLICA LP! This version was half-speed mastered at Mobile Fidelity from the original master tape! I'm creeping deeeeaaath!
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New LP $17.99

METALLICA
KILL 'EM ALL (2008 REISSUE, SINGLE LP, :HALF-SPEED MASTERED, MOBILE FIDELITY)
Warner Brothers
2008 reissue of this classic first METALLICA LP! This version was half-speed mastered at Mobile Fidelity from the original master tape! Whiplash!!!
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METALLICA
RIDE THE LIGHTNING (2LP, 2008 REISSUE, :180g, HALF-SPEED MASTERED, 45 RPM)
Warner Brothers
2008 reissue of this classic second METALLICA LP!!! This version is the ultimate: two LPs, 45 RPM, half- speed mastered from the original tapes at Mobile Fidelity . . . need I say more? Time marches on!!!
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New LP $29.99

METALLICA
KILL 'EM ALL (2LP, 2008 REISSUE, 180g, :HALF-SPEED MASTERED, 45 RPM)
Warner Brothers
2008 reissue of this classic first METALLICA LP!!! This version is the ultimate: two LPs, 45 RPM, half- speed mastered from the original tapes at Mobile Fidelity . . . need I say more?
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NASHEIM/ ANGANTYR
NASHEIM/ ANGANTYR SPLIT LP (IMP) ANGANTYR/ NASHEIM SPLIT
Northern Silence
Very very cool split between two European black metal bands. We've stocked the excellent BURZUM meets GORGOROTH sounding full length from Sweden's NASHEIM in the past but they seem to be going in a fairly drastically different direction from that album. The song starts off with a melodic & mellow guitar interlude that sounds like some of DRUDKH's intros or maybe even a GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR riff. After a few minutes the song explodes into heavy black metal riffage that never really loses sight of the initial melody. There isn't much singing but the brief bit that we get is pretty awesome. DRUDKH, WATAIN, NACHTMYSTIUM fans will like this. ANGANTYR is a Danish one man black metal band & he does it well. He's not really breaking any ground here but he's competent on every instrument & the songs are solid. For fans of BURZUM, DARKTHRONE etc...Vinyl is limited edition.
Available at: Broadway and Milwaukee Ave.
New LP $18.99

NASUM
DOOMBRINGER
Relapse
NASUM are arguably the leaders of grindcore's second wave. This blistering 25 minute set, recorded live in Osaka, Japan, demonstrates their mastery of the form. BRUTALLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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ORIGIN
ANTITHESIS (COLORED VINYL)
Relapse
Fourth album from Kansas-based grinders ORIGIN is nothing short of spectacular. First of all, there's the unmatched speed of these guys. Second, there's the insane technical prowess they possess. Third, there's ORIGIN's ability to combine these two things into cohesive songs that don't just whiz by in a blur of death-metal nothingness. "Antithesis" sees the band back with their classic lineup from "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas," which is definately a good thing for everyone. Also, the production on this is crystal clear. Basically, this is everything that the new HATE ETERNAL should have been, but wasn't. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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ORIGIN
ANTITHESIS
Relapse
Fourth album from Kansas-based grinders ORIGIN is nothing short of spectacular. First of all, there's the unmatched speed of these guys. Second, there's the insane technical prowess they possess. Third, there's ORIGIN's ability to combine these two things into cohesive songs that don't just whiz by in a blur of death-metal nothingness. "Antithesis" sees the band back with their classic lineup from "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas," which is definately a good thing for everyone. Also, the production on this is crystal clear. Basically, this is everything that the new HATE ETERNAL should have been, but wasn't. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New CD $12.99

METZGER, PAUL
GEDANKEN = SPLITTER
Roaratorio
2008 release from PAUL METZGER continues his dementia- inducing take on folk with maniacally-strummed banjo that sometimes sounds like a maniacally- strummed sitar. Yeah, it's weird, but worth exploring if regular folk is boring you or other experimental music is just too much. RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New LP $13.99

TORAL, RAFAEL
SPACE SOLO 1 (RED VINYL, 200g) SPACE SOLO ONE
Taiga
This record sounds exactly like the title. The sounds of a lo-fi science fiction movie super-computer slowly breaking down. Periods of silence accented by bleeps & bloops & various electronic scraping sounds. Creepy!
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BREEDERS
MOUNTAIN BATTLES
4AD
2008 and THE BREEDERS are back! There's a lot to love about this record - sludgy pop, melancholy spanish bolero, dancey electro, angular Wire-esque rock, Appalachian folk harmony - all wrapped up in Kim's raspy insistent shout (or whisper). Recorded in "All Wave" (analog equipment only) with STEVE ALBINI here in Chicago. There's really so much to love about this record, even the packaging. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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CUT COPY
IN GHOST COLOURS (DIGIPAK)
Modular
2008 release from this Australian group finds more bouncy, poppy, electronica-infused pop than you can shake a stick at. Or your booty, for that matter. Dancy and fun, this record is good for either the dancefloor or your housewarming party. Check it!
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CILIBRINAS DO EDEN
CILIBRINAS DO EDEN (IMP, REISSUE)
No Smoke
Limited edition reissue of these very rare recordings from Rita Lee of OS MUTANTES with her friend Lucia Turnbull. The album starts off with some studio tom-foolery & then mellows out for a bit. The acoustic songs are beautiful with some similarities to Caetano Veloso & Gal Costa stuff from the same period. Other moments from the record are pretty scatter-brained (it is a Rita Lee record after all) with some heavy, almost glam-rock sounding parts, tons of headphone trickery & backwards stuff. If you're a serious MUTANTES fan then you shouldn't even hesitate here, these are very limited & we might not get them again.
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New CD $23.99

VARIOUS ARTISTS
BOLLYWOOD STEEL GUITAR
Sublime Frequencies
Another excellent collection of interesting worldly sounds brought to you by Sublime Frequencies. This is by the far the most comprehensive collection of Bollywood steel guitar music to date. In Bollywood films, the soundtracks are often as important as the movies themselves with the music reflecting the moods or themes of the scenes. Keep in mind, that many of these tracks were mastered directly from the original LPS so there are some noticable clicks & pops but it does add some cool atmosphere.
Available at: Milwaukee Ave. and Loop
New CD $15.99

NO AGE
ERASER
Sub Pop
A-side is "Eraser", B-sides are covers by NATE DENVER'S NECK, THE URINALS & THE NERVES.
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VARIOUS ARTISTS
NEW ORLEANS FUNK VOL.2 (IMP) NEW ORLEANS: ORIGINAL SOUND OF FUNK
Soul Jazz
2008 release from SOUL JAZZ records, their second journey into the heart of New Orleans & a guide to the city's finest funk music produced during the late 60s & early 70s. New Orleans had a unique take on funk, mixing Caribbean rhythms, hometown syncopation, & rhythm and blues. As always, this compilation comes complete with extensive liner notes, exclusive photos, & much more. Features tracks from THE METERS, EDDIE BO, LEE DORSEY, EARL KING, ART & CYRIL NEVILLE, ALLEN TOUSSAINT, BETTY HARRIS, & more. Yet another essential collection!
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New CD $20.99

CAVE, NICK & THE BAD SEEDS
DIG LAZARUS DIG!!! (DOMESTIC) DIG!!! LAZARUS DIG!!! (CARDBOARD CASE)
Anti
Domestic version of the highly anticipated 2008 release by "Dig Lazarus Dig" picks up where the CAVE side project GRINDERMAN left off. In usual SEEDS fashion, this is an aural assault of poetic and musical proportions For other, equally compelling NICK CAVE action listening to the score for the criminally under appreciated film "The Assassination of Jesse James." Complex, and beautiful through and through. Our highest Recommendations are showered on "Dig Lazarus Dig."
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New CD $16.99

MOREN, PETER
LAST TYCOON
Quarterstick
Swede Peter Moren took a short break from his band PETER, BJORN & JOHN to record this debut solo album. The songs are acoustic based with subtle percussion & sparse instrumentation. A lot of this reminds us of the first few JOHN LENNON solo albums, NILSSON, a little ROBYN HITCHCOCK, DESTROYER & obviously PETER, BJORN & JOHN. Supposedly the next PB&J album is going to be an all instrumental album so "Last Tycoon" might have to hold over fans for a little while. Fortunately the album should do the trick.
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MELOY, COLIN
COLIN MELOY SINGS LIVE!
Kill Rock Stars
Yes, this is a live album from Colin Meloy's 2006 solo tour but one could argue that this is a DECEMBERISTS "Greatest Hits Unplugged" album. Featuring songs from pretty much every DECEMBERISTS album, Meloy's other project TARKIO, two new songs & some covers of THE SMITHS, REM, FLEETWOOD MAC & PINK FLOYD. A must have for DECEMBERISTS fans or anyone that appreciates contemporary singer/songwriters.
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MAN MAN
RABBIT HABITS (DIGIPAK)
Anti
Philly's MAN MAN return with an anticipated album full to the brim with synth hooks, garage guitar tones, bass lines, and other catchy instrumental wizardy. Soon after their appearance at South by Southwest, the band eclipsed most expectations with the release "Six Demon Bag." Echoes of their contemporaries can be felt, and those who enjoy GOGOL BORDELLO, ARCADE FIRE, or TV ON THE RADIO will undoubtedly enjoy this MAN MAN release.
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CLINIC
DO IT!
Domino
From the very beginning notes of the heavily reverbed guitars, and muffled vocal arrangment you know this is a solid CLINIC release. This Liverpool quartet (not the other) is an amazing amalgamation of harmonies, and instrument effects pedals that create an undeniable magnetism. Their four parts, equally, form a singular theme and vision that is as enjoyable to see live as it is to listen to. A stereo-delight.
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TAPES N TAPES
WALK IT OFF
XL
Super-catchy and likeable pop tunes, with an edge, not totally unlike the Pixies. Hailing from Minneapolis, they've have followed up their hugely-successful debut with this 2008 sophomore effort. This time around, they've employed noted FLAMING LIPS/CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH! producer Dave Fridmann and it shows - more psychedelically blown than their previous, this one sounds more in-your-face, but still retains the pop grooves. GET THIS RIGHT NOW!
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PHILLIPS, WASHINGTON
WHAT ARE THEY DOING IN HEAVEN TODAY?
Mississippi
WASHINGTON PHILLIPS was a Texas gospel musician who recorded heartbreakingly beautiful songs, using a zither-like instrument (rumored to be a dolceola). The songs have a beautiful, dreamlike quality that is really unlike anything else. Not much is known about Phillips, but thankfully we're now able to hear these recordings. This will stop you in your tracks! UNFLINCHINGLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Available at: Broadway and Loop
New LP $8.99

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