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The Mountain Goats - The
Sunset Tree CD — $12
An album sprawling vivaciously
across the spectrum of emotion and intellect, chronicling the painful youth
of its singer. It’s the album so many prolific singer-songwriters would try
to make first; if Darnielle’s 90’s material presented the listener with little
recourse from his idiosyncrasies, The Sunset Tree offers clearer avenues of
attention and appreciation. His terse, sympathetic lyrical view occasionally
rests on the superb contributions of his band, and he tackles the subjects
closest to himself (though not always the most accessible) with the support
of producer John Vanderslice’s rich, sparkling ambiences. The Sunset Tree
is one of the most volatile, affecting and coherent records he’s made yet.
(4AD)
The Mountain Goats - The
Coroner's Gambit CD — $12
The triumphant return of the man, the myth, the cottage industry. But seriously
folks, after three years, the Mountain Goats bust back with what fans and
critics are calling their (his) best album ever or, at the very least, the
most consistent. Recorded both at home in Iowa and in Nebraska with Simon
Joyner and his band. Includes the subtle "Onions" and the furious
"There Will Be No Divorce." The limited LP (1000 copies) is now
sold out. (AK012) Listen
to "Baboon" courtesy of Epitonic.
The Mountain Goats - Nothing
For Juice CD - $12
Reissue
of the 1996 (mostly) studio album from John Darnielle and Rachel Ware, with
transcontinental help from Cakekitchen guitarist Graeme Jefferies on 3 songs.
18 songs including a cover of Robert Johnson's "Hellhound on My Trail",
plus the Mountain Goats originals "It Froze Me," "Going to
Bogota," "Alabama Nova," "Going to Scotland," "Orange
Ball of Pain," "Then the Letting Go," "Alpha Double Negative:
Going to Catalina," and more.(3 Beads of Sweat)
The Mountain Goats - Zopilote
Machine CD - $12
Reissue
of the acclaimed 1994 debut album from John Darnielle and the Bright Mountain
Choir. 19 songs of JD's idiosyncratic lo-fi indie-folk excellence. Includes
perennial fan favorite, "Going to Georgia." (3 Beads of Sweat)
The Mountain Goats - We
Shall all be Healed CD - $12.00
The newest album by the mighty and terrible Mountain Goats. Um,
we mean "terrible" in the awesome biblical sense of the word, not
in the, er, rotten fruit/poor service/TV sitcom et al. sense of the word.
Thirteen new songs produced by John Vanderslice. On 4AD
The
Mountain Goats
- Letter From Belgium CDEP - $5.00
The second single from We Shall Be Healed. B-sides are "Nova
Scotia" and "Attention All Pickpockets." On 4AD.
The Mountain Goats - Palmcorder Yajna 7" - $4.50
The
first single off We Shall Be Healed. The 7", like all 4AD
singles, is limited. Non-album b-side "Butter Teeth." On 4AD.
The Mountain Goats - Beautiful Rat Sunset CD - $9.50
The dramatic return of this long out-of-print early Mountain Goats EP. A classic if ever there was one. Includes such favorites as "Song for Cleomenes" and "Sendero Luminoso Verdadero." On the mighty fine Shrimper label.
The Mountain Goats - Tallahassee CD - out of stock
Man, I was so into the Mountain Goats before they went hi-fi and sold out. What a bunch of rock stars. I hear Eustice is addicted to pet tranquilizers these days, Bernard now calls himself Shri-Bernard and travels separately from the rest of band, Summertime Jimmy just quit to join a Bob Seger cover band and John, well, we still owe John some money, so he's probably a little sore at us too. A whole album of songs about the Alpha couple, all recorded at the Tarbox (Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips) with Tony Dugan (Belle and Sebastian) and backed-up here and there by Franklin Bruno, Peter Hughes and the Delgados. This is the greatest Mountain Goats album ever. On 4AD.
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The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas CD - $12
The follow-up to our own release, The Coroner's Gambit. He's at the top of his games these days folks. Includes the riot inducing "Best Death Metal Band Out of Denton" and the new crowd favorite "Jenny" among others. On the eminent Emperor Jones label out of, um, Texas.
The Mountain Goats - Nine Black Poppies CDEP - $9
The cult fave of many a Mountain Goats fan, even with a paltry nine songs. But hey, it's cheap! Certainly worth the price for the corwd-pleasing "Cubs in Five" alone not to mention a duet with a phoned-in Alan Calacci on the Refrigerator great "Lonesome Surprise.". One of the last records with Rachel. On Emperor Jones.
The Mountain Goats - Full Force Galesburg CD - $12
This is a quiet pleaser of a Mountain Goats album. It kicks in rugged and lo-fi, it's peppered with the presence of the majestic Alistair Galbraith and it has one of my favorite underrated-because-it's-quiet-and-delicate-without-a-sideways-smile-and-also-because-it-can't-be-played-live-without-a-harmonica Mountain Goats songs, "Snow Owl." On Emperor Jones.
The Mountain Goats - Protein Source of the Future...Now! CD — $12
The first of three collections of singles, comp tracks and cassette tracks. 23 tracks in all including (among others) "Night of the Mules," "The Monkey Song," "Seed Song" and "Alpha Omega." The second volume, Bitter Melon Farm, is currently out of print, though it is slated for repress in 2002. The third volume, Ghana, should be out in the fall of 2001 and will be available here. All three volumes are on 3 Beads of Sweat.
The Mountain Goats - Bitter Melon Farm CD — $12
The second of three collections of singles, comp tracks and cassette tracks. 27 tracks in all including (among others) "The Bad Doctor," "Song for Dana Plato," and covers of "Sail On" and "The Sign." On 3 Beads of Sweat.
The Mountain Goats - Ghana CD — $12
The long-awaited
third and final of three collections of singles, comp tracks and cassette
tracks. 31(!) tracks in all including "Going to Port Washington,"
"Blood Royal" (with Alistair Galbraith), and "Chino Love Song
1979." On 3 Beads of Sweat.
The Mountain Goats - Sweden CD - $12
1995's Scandinavian-loving opus and the end of the Rachel era. Includes the beautiful and subtle "Going to Queens" and "The Recognition Scene." On Shrimper, the label of mad kings.
Nothing Left To Lose: A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson CD - $12
Kris Kristofferson receives credit due here on one of the best tribute comps we've ever heard. Our own Court and Spark (doing "For the Good Times") are side by side with an incredible line-up including Souled American, Calexico, Radar Brothers, Virgil Shaw, Howe Gelb, Grandaddy, Califone, Rebecca Gates and others, all paying tribute to one of the most under appreciated country singer-songwriters ever. You may know him from the Blade films and you may not be able to get the image of him holding Streisand out of your mind, but this brilliant bad boy deserves your time and attention. On the fine Incidental Music label.
Nothing Painted Blue - Emotional Discipline CD - $12
Subtitled "Singles '88 - '95," this collection is absolutely essential, highlighting these power pop geniuses in their strongest format. While their full lengths are always rewarding to some degree, Nothing Painted Blue is a band that best demonstrates the purpose of the single. They love to cram theirs with heaps of hooks and Franklin Bruno offers the cleverest rhymes ever written. Includes the indie pop classic "Swivelchair," the punky "Missed the Point," "After the Housewarming" and covers of songs by Refrigerator, the Great Plains and a sped-up cover of the Mountain Goats' cassette classic "Lab Rat Blues." You must own this. On Scat.
Nothing Painted Blue - The Monte Carlo Method CD - $12
1998 and the boys came back with another smash underachiever. Includes "Niacin" and a Good Horsey cover!!! On Scat
Nothing Painted Blue - The
Future of Communications CDEP — $8
Franklin
Bruno, Kyle Brodie and Peter Hughes hook it up with five pop gems on this
1995 CDEP including "Sorely Tempted" (with Calexico's Joey Burns
on bass) and a cover of "(I'm A) Haunted House" plus Scott Banks'
"The Future of Communications" reading at the end. On Scat.
Nothing Painted Blue - Placeholders CD — $12
1994 album from Upland's unsung pop heroes. I like to think of this as their "power trio" album. Includes the wonderful "Weak," the deliciously bitter"Houseguest" and the ultra-catchy "Can't F(X) ." On Scat.
Object Lessons: Songs About Products CD - $7.50
Paul Lukas' almighty Beer Frame zine (the journal of inconspicuous consumption) started a record label that begins and ends with this tidy little collection of five engaging pop songs about some favorite products. The Mountain Goats turn in one about a particular brand of pretzels they like, The Scene Is Now serenades about sweet Grenadine, Nothing Painted Blue rhapsodizes metaphorically about Miracle Thaw, Men & Volts sings about that incredible thing which measures your foot size, Charlie Brannock's Device, and Vehicle Flips gives theirs to the Honeywell Round Thermostat. On Inconspicuous
Optiganally Yours presents: Exclusively Talentmaker! CD — $12
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) Listen to "Geppetto" courtesy of Epitonic.
Optiganally Yours - Spotlight On CD — $12
Optiganally Yours - Spotlight On LP — $10
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.
P.E.E. - The Roaring Mechanism CD — $12
P.E.E. - The Roaring Mechanism LP (on lovely green vinyl - first pressing is almost gone!) — $8
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) Listen to "Yell If I Miss Mortiis" courtesy of Epitonic.
Pidgeon - From Gutter With Love CD - $12
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.
Pinback - Summer in Abaddon
CD/LP - $12/$12
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. Both formats of the album will be released on October 12. You can pre-order your copies today. For a limited time, we'll be offering special package deals with the Absolutely Kosher-released CDEP's Offcell and Some Voices. Take advantage of these special savings and receive a stack of great music.
Pinback - Offcell CDEP - $9.50
A brand spanking new five song EP that runs nearly tirty minutes long. We've 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)
Pinback - Some Voices CDEP - $9.50
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).
Pinback - Penelope CDS -
$8 OUT OF STOCK
I
must admit I thought we'd never see copies of this single again, but here
it is, the import single of Penelope with b-sides "Anti-Hu" and
a demo version of "Seville." On the now defunct Cutty Shark
label of Belgium.
Pinback - Blue Screen Life CD - $12
Pinback - Blue Screen Life limited edition double LP - $14
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 duo¹s 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 Pinback¹s music their songs somehow always seem sincere, honest and simply dreamy. Blue Screen Life shows the band¹s 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." We just got the limited double-LP clear vinyl pressing of Blue Screen Life!!! Yes, it's expensive (talk to the label, not us), but buy now or cry later. On Ace Fu. Listen to "Concrete Seconds" courtesy of Epitonic
Pinback - Loro 7" - $4.85
Finally available through us!!! This little slab o' wax contains the amazing "Loro" with the non-LP "Clemenceau." On Ace Fu
Pinback - This Is A Pinback CD CD - $12
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.Listen to "Loro" courtesy of Epitonic
The Places - The Autopilot Knows You Best CD — Out of Print
The quietly stunning debut album from singer/songwriter Amy Annelle and guitarist Ryan Stowe (Swords Project, Slower Than) aka Portland, OR's the Places. Annelle's breathy croon can stop rush hour traffic and the arrangements of her songs here coupled with Stowe's imaginative guitar work imbue them with a timeless quality. Features members of the Operacycle, Death Cab For Cutie and the Swords Project. A sleeper favorite of 2000 with virtually unanimous praise from critics. Working its way into your heart as soon as you get wise and take it home. Includes the immensely potent "Ode To The Exhausted," "The Projectionist" and "Will Try." (AK011) Listen to the stirring "Mission: Impossible" courtesy of Epitonic.
+/- {Plus / Minus} - Let's Build a Fire CD — $12
Let's Build a Fire is a breathtaking album of meticulously arranged guitar-driven melodic pop songs. James Baluyut, Patrick Ramos (both of Versus) and drummer Chris Deaner have gifted us with a set of songs that were beautiful the first time we heard them and have only gotten better with repeated listens. The sound layers wistful pop with dynamic and complex arrangements and fuses rich, dense guitar sounds with polyrhythms drummed, strummed and programmed. (AK068)
Rumah Sakit - Obscured By Clowns CD - $12
The posthumous sophomore effort by the much-missed Rumah Sakit. A flowing, mood-altering masterpiece of jazz-infected structures, funky rhythms and beautifully frenzied guitar interplay called Obscured By Clowns. Steeped in progressive rock influences, they blend their intricate polyrhythms and subtle beauty with massive walls of destructive improvisation. But they also stretch out to reveal more fragile melodies and structures on some of their longest tracks ever. Added to the mix are a couple live songs that perfectly display just how focused and flawless they truly are. On Temporary Residence.
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