Stripped down live set recorded after RADIO CITY featuring exclusive acoustic versions of songs from the first two albums as well as previously unreleased tracks. Dont let the "live record" thing bother you because this stuff is essential for any BIG STAR fan

One of the best records to ever self destruct while it was made. Powerful meloncholic pop brilliance.

This sprawling, 20-track double-LP from BIG THIEF does the miracle of managing to be simultaneously ambitious and liesurely, using multiple recording sessions to capture the many facets of their songwriter ADRIANNE LENKER and the band's intuitive, textured playing. Now what strikes us on these songs is how confident they are rhythmically; the way in which the band can wrap themselves around a hook or a bridge makes it as if these weren't written so much as plucked from the air. Many of these tracks hew close to a sound like FAIRPORT CONVENTION, others at a more easygoing, JOHN PRINE-like pace. At any speed, this album is among the best in BIG THIEF's already brilliant catalogue. ULTRA RECOMMENDED.

1978 album from French starlet Jane Birkin, well known for "Je T'aime..." (her orgasmic hit duet with husband SERGE GAINSBOURG, who co-wrote this album).

As quickly as they appeared, they have dissolved. After recording this, their second full-length "Cough," BLACK EYES have disbanded. But they leave on a solid note here, as "Cough" continues with the same intent as their amazing debut carried. However, unlike the first album, their is a stronger saxophone presence, along with dub-style echo chamber textures flowing throughout. Still in the vein of POP GROUP, and EX but with an almost ARCHIE SHEPP like approach to lyrical content and skronk. This is insane...BLACK EYES are dead, long live BLACK EYES. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!