Marty Anderson emerges from two years of isolation with not one but two albums. This is Low Road, the first of two revelations. Championed by anyone who truly paid attention. (AK039)

Marty Anderson emerges from two years of isolation with not one but two albums. This is Low Road, the second of two revelations. Championed by anyone who truly paid attention. (AK045)

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Rob Crow and Pea Hix made their fabulous debut on this unique and innovative album that earned them fans like Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) and Craig McCrackin (Powerpuff Girls creator who created and named a character "Beebo" after a song on this album!) who both included the band on the Powerpuff Girls soundtrack. The optigan is a 1970's toy organ made by Mattel that used primitive sampling technology. It has enjoyed a cult status among musicians and music lovers alike very much due to OY's efforts. Includes "Remo," "Mr. Wilson" and the best cover ever of "Wichita Lineman." On Headhunter/Cargo.

on Headhunter/Cargo

The second album of strange and fascinating pop by obscure keyboard expert Pea Hix and mad scientist Rob Crow (Thingy, Pinback, Heavy Vegetable). The duo left their optigan (OPTIcal orGAN) at home for this outing, favoring the instruments progeny, the Chilton Talentmaker (hence the title) and the Vako Orchestron. Includes the hysterical "Poodleman," the stirring "Oar" and "The Outer Space." (AK010)

The album which started it all. P.E.E. (formerly Pee and occasionally Miracle Research Center Staff) were an unbelievable San Francisco quartet who took a few cues from Heavy Vegetable and ran and ran and ran. 1997's The Roaring Mechanism, the first Absolutely Kosher Record, was huge leap outside the lines drawn on their 1995 debut Now More Charm and More Tender (March). They traded in some of the instant infectiousness for a record that just gets better as time goes on. Skewed pop, math pop, grind pop, call it what you will, they should have been famous. Led by guitarists/vocalists Jim Stanley (whose guitar work here is not to be believed) and Kelly Green (whose vocal harmonies together rivaled HV's) with Tiber Scheer (lowercase) on bass and the inimitable Andee Connors (A Minor Forest) on drums. Includes "I Can't Wait Til I Get Rickets," "Carmen's Theme" and "Ed Is 50." (AK001)

on LP.

The startling debut from this white hot San Francisco combo. Pidgeon combine the seering intensity of hardcore with the bubbling charm of pop, hide hooks beneath thundering riffs, even skank when you think they'll skronk. Utterly engaging and shockingly irresistable. You think you're ordering vanilla, but this is maple walnut rum raisin, biotch. (AK041)

The second album from Pidgeon shows the San Francisco five-piece getting a whole lot better at what they already do which, um, nobody else is. Just as delicate and vicous as ever, now sparkling and chunky thanks to producer Aaron Prellwitz (Death Cab, Erase Eratta, Red House Painters) and Tiny Telephone Studio. Includes the monster "Orcish Pleasure" and the deadly catchy "California." (AK059)

The debut album from Rob Crow and Armistead B. Smith IV and possibly the Spiderland of new underground pop. Even-keeled, mid-tempo and knock-you-on-your-ass gorgeous. Includes "Loro," "Tripoli," and "Charborg." On Ace Fu.

The second full length from the dynamic duo of Rob Crow (Thingy, Optiganally Yours, Heavy Vegetable) and Armistead B. Smith IV (Three Mile Pilot). Ace Fu says, "As with previous Pinback releases, the duo's propensity for thoughtful instrumentation and dense layering of melodies is remarkably unique and nothing short of beautiful. Every song on Blue Screen Life holds muted harmonies, hypnotic rhythms and lush orchestration that subtly resonate long after one listen. The duo trade vocals as with comfort, poise and precision. Yet, despite all of the underlying complexities in Pinback's music their songs somehow always seem sincere, honest and simply dreamy. Blue Screen Life shows the band's most creative and focused direction as a collaborative effort. The songs have a new energy and vibrancy about them which carries this record into new artistic terrain; terrain which will no doubt be charted by Pinback for others to only admire and attempt to emulate."

on Ace Fu.

The triumphant and long-awaited release of Pinback's third album, the crisp, sparkling and gorgeous Summer in Abaddon. Includes the stunning new single "Fortress." On Touch and Go.

on Touch and Go.

They're b-sides, they're outtakes, they're Pinback! On Ace Fu.

Reissue of the in-between-albums EP from that hot new group that's sweeping the nation and one of their strongest and most consistent releases to date.. Includes the wonderful "Manchuria." Originally released by Tree, now with new inner tray art on Absolutely Kosher. (AK020)

A five song EP that runs nearly tirty minutes long, recorded the year after Blue Screen Life was released. We waited and waited and waited for this one and it was well worth it as Pinback releases their best record yet. Just when you thought a great band couldn't get any better, they raise the bar with this. Amazing stuff. Includes the title track, live favorite "Victorius D," new live favorite "Microtonic Wave," the ultra groovy "B" and the soul-filled instant classic "Grey - Machine." (AK025)

The debut album from Amy Annelle and friends is a gorgeous affair. Gentle and intense.

James Baluyut springs from the ashes of Versus and writes, plays and records his own album under the guise of +/- {Plus/Minus}. Subtle, sly, subdued and a little sexy, kind of like James. On Teenbeat.

Now joined by fellow Versus sideman Patrick Ramos and monster drummer Chris Deaner, James Baluyut ushers +/- {Plus/Minus} into its own territory with a striking and dynamic fusion of pop and electronic music on this CDEP. Includes the stellar "Trapped Under Ice Floes." On Teenbeat.

Another step forward for this promising NY trio. They keep getting better and better and album #2 really shows it. Includes the wonderfully creepy "She's Got Your Eyes." On Teenbeat.

Plus/Minus split this disc with Japanese rockers The Bloodthirsty Butchers. This was originally released for a tour in Japan, but is now widely available.

The third album from NY's +/- {Plus/Minus} is just astoundingly good, building on the progress of the band's first two albums. Dynamic rock songs with crazy percussion, both analog and electronic. Gorgeous, accessible and completely compelling.

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