Last year I got to the record store right before they opened, and there were about six of us waiting in line, maybe a little more. Either way, it wasn’t a huge line and still a couple of the items I wanted were sold out when I got to the front. Determined to not let that happen again, I decided to go a little earlier, … Continue reading Just A Quick Record Store Day Recap
We have a bit of a connection between yesterday’s post and today’s, an unusual occurrence for us. Eleanor Friedberger hails from Oak Park, IL. That happens to be where The Welcome make their music. Who would have thought that one good musician would come from Oak Park, let alone whole bands (and don’t forget Betty White, Bob Newhart, and Ernest Hemingway)! Like it’s own little … Continue reading Eleanor Friedberger-Last Summer
In 2009 The Antlers released their debut LP as a group, Hospice. Somehow, beyond my grasp, it went completely under my radar. I eventually got a copy in the summer of 2010 based on a review I had read. The album is mesmerizing. It plays like a waking nightmare at times, where you aren’t sure what you’re seeing or hearing is real. The track “Bear” … Continue reading The Antlers-Burst Apart Album Review
Yesterday was a great celebration for music fans and record enthusiasts around the world. Special limited-edition vinyl releases, in-store performances, and free swag from the stores themselves. A joyous day that I wish never had to end. I had to get to the record store early because I had to be at work by 11. I rode the bus over to Saki and walked in five minutes … Continue reading Record Store Day Recap
Now that we are finally just one day out from Record Store Day, and my reminiscing has come to an end, let’s take a look forward at some of the releases that will be available in around 24 hours. There is a lot of good stuff this year, too much for me to highlight everything. For a full list of releases, check out the Record … Continue reading Record Store Day Preview
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