Notes From The Record Room: Bandcamp Friday (John Dwyer & Desperate Living), The Jesus Lizard, Swans
Some Bandcamp Friday purchases are discussed along with the third new single from The Jesus Lizard’s upcoming new Record Store Day EP. Also, a new Swans album is up for pre-order.
Buys & Receipt: TAD, Ekko Astral
I recently acquired a copy of TAD’s Jack Pepsi CD EP, which was delivered in the original blister-pack longbox, and a cassette copy of Ekko Astral’s 2024 album, pink balloons.
Buys & Receipt: November Is Over… Where Are You? (Ancient Artifax & RSD Black Friday)
Some thoughts on Ancient Artifax, a published book of punk rock memorabilia, and this year’s Black Friday iteration of Record Store Day.
What’s (Re)New? — NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, Helmet
New acquaintances and reconnection, I typed out some thoughts regarding recently purchased reissues from NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, and Helmet.
Buys & Receipt: The Legend of ABM by Angry Blackmen
A few words about The Legend Of ABM, full-length debut by experimental hip-hop duo, Angry Blackmen.
Buys & Receipt: Minor Threat’s Out Of Step Outtakes
A few thoughts on the Out Of Step Outtakes 7”, which features three previously unreleased tracks recorded by the 5-piece iteration of Minor Threat.
What’s (Re)New? — Duster, Julee Cruise, Tom Waits
Spent the week listening to some newly acquired and reissued LPs by Duster, Julee Cruise, and Tom Waits.
Buys & Receipt: The Beggar by Swans
This morning, I decided to put the finishing touches on July by treating myself to a 20oz. cup of 7-Eleven’s finest blend and multiple spins of my recently purchased copy of Swans’ latest opus, The Beggar.
Buys & Receipt: Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZickZack Sommerhits 81)
Last Friday evening, I dropped my stylus into the grooves of Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZickZack Sommerhits 81), a compilation featuring German New Wave, Industrial, Synth and other experimental goodness.
Buys & Receipt: RSD 2023 — Part 1
A little late in the week to be recounting my couple hour Record Store Day spree, but I’ve been slow to engage with my purchases. So let’s talk buys: Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Sunn O))) / Boris, Beauty Pill
RSD 2023: ALTAR BY BORIS/SUNN O)))
Out of print for over 15 years, the Sunn O)))/Boris collaboration, Altar, is being reissued on vinyl for Record Store Day.