On his debut, Let Sound Tell All, Julius Rodriguez stirs a cauldron of gospel, jazz, classical, R&B, hip-hop, experimentation, production, and technical wizardry to create a stunning album that eschews classification, but commands attention. When you hear Julius Rodriguez play "the music" (as he calls it) it's a modern sound, as fluent in history as it is aware of its contemporary context. His music dares to imagine a future of new standards and sonic excitement.
Limited smoke colored vinyl LP pressing. 2022 rele... Morease. Sharon Van Etten has always been the kind of artist who helps people make sense of the world around them, and her sixth album, We've Been Going About This All Wrong, concerns itself with how we feel, mourn, and reclaim our agency when we think the world - or at least, our world - might be falling apart. The ten tracks on We've Been Going About This All Wrong are designed to be listened to in order, all at once, so that a much larger story of hope, loss, longing and resilience can be told. This is, in itself, a subtle act of control, but in sharing these songs it remains an optimistic and generous one. There is darkness here but there is light too, and all of it is held together by Van Etten's uncanny ability to both pierce the hearts of her listeners and make them whole again. Things are not dark, she reminds us, only darkish. Less
Underrated trumpeter Johnny Coles recorded only on... Moree album for Blue Note. Released in 1963, Little Johnny C is a little-known treasure featuring Coles at the helm of a dynamic sextet that includes tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, alto saxophonist Leo Wright, pianist Duke Pearson, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummers Walter Perkins and Pete La Roca. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Less
In 2014, Wye Oak released Shriek. It was a necessa... Morery departure for Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, who found themselves on uncertain ground after two years of constant touring for 2011's Civilian, living on opposite ends of the country and trying to revitalize their creative partnership. Wasner set aside her guitar for a bass. Stack took on the band's upper register, playing syncopated, meditative keyboard parts that interacted with Wasner's voice. During that period, Wasner and Stack were introduced to composer William Brittelle, the Metropolis Ensemble, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. His orchestral reimaginings of five songs from Shriek (Shriek: Variations, if you will) are the centerpiece of this package, which serves not only to mark the tenth anniversary of a great album, but to demonstrate the richness of Wye Oak's compositions. 2-LP is two discs pressed orange swirl vinyl in a gatefold jacket + a printed insert for album download. Less
COWBOY CARTER is the critically celebrated new rel... Moreease from Beyoncé, and the artist's 8th studio album. COWBOY CARTER is the musical concoction you did not expect from the world's most innovative artist and producer, who has made it the norm to push the boundaries in delivering art that challenges the senses. It's about culture, legacy, and a critical addition to the American songbook from the most important and creative talent in a Century. COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country. This is the work of an artist who thrives in her freedom to grow, expand, and create limitlessly. It makes no apologies, and seeks no permission in elevating, amplifying, and redefining the sounds of music, while dismantling accepted false norms about Americana culture. It pays homage to the past, honoring musical pioneers in Country, Rock, Classical, and Opera. Beyoncé is a student of history, and she continues the American music masterclass that started with act i RENAISSANCE in 2022, that was a deep dive into dance music and its creators, and the celebration of those who lived in joy despite being made to feel like outliers. Less
Gothic Summer is the latest album from Australian ... Morepop-rock legends, The Veronicas. After an exciting 2023 touring all over the world, the duo has delivered yet again with an album of clear artistic vision. Blue LP. Less
LP includes two 180-gram vinyl LPs. Newly remaster... Moreed on half speed cut double vinyl, the critically acclaimed, "Scarlets Walk” follows Amos as she describes the story of a post 9/11 America through the lens of a cross-country road trip, and the people met along the way. It features songs, "A Sorta Fairytale”, "Taxi Ride” along with the rest of the original track list that makes up a journey of sadness, grace, and longing told from an aspect of rich storytelling and composition.. Less
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Legendary America... Moren musician Ry Cooder played together with the world's greatest artists, such as John Lee Hooker, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Eric Clapton. Chicken Skin Music was his fifth studio album. The title serves as a direct, simple description of the album's emotional appeal. For this record, Cooder decided to ignore traditional boundaries and instigated lasting cross-cultural communication through music, which was unusual for 1976. Less
Gatefold LP (crystal clear/yellow/black marble vin... Moreyl). Apart from the early Sol Invictus catalogue that hasn't been available for a long time, Auerbach Tonträger is re-releasing the newer albums by the English godfathers of Neofolk as well of course. "Thrones", originally released in 2002, sees a special treatment for a new vinyl release. Less
Step back in time with Assassin's Creed Mirage (Or... Moreiginal Soundtrack), with music by Brendan Angelides, echoing the journey of Basim Ibn Ishaq in Baghdad's golden age. This double LP on translucent, natural colored vinyl, captures the essence of Basim’s transformation from street thief to master assassin against the backdrop of anarchy at Samarra.
Encased in a gatefold jacket, this exclusive artwork brings the game's rich history and complex characters to life. The set is wrapped by an obi-strip and includes a 12" insert with soundtrack credits and notes. Each disc offers an auditory passage into the world where myth intertwines with reality, and it features the theme song "Mirage" by One Republic. This soundtrack is more than just music, it's a captivating journey through the enigmatic and historic world of Assassin's Creed Mirage. Less
Yellow Opaque. Alternative rock heroes, Sponge, ce... Morelebrate the 30th anniversary of the year that alternative rock conquered modern music with this explosive, hit-filled covers album! Features uniquely inspired versions of iconic alt rock hits like Blur's "Girls & Boys," Sonic Youth's "Bull In The Heather," Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You," Alice In Chains' "No Excuses, and more! Watch for several performance videos set to be released prior to street date to build buzz and anticipation for this killer album! Less
Peter Gabriel’s self-titled third solo album, af... Morefectionately known as MELT due to the iconic Hipgnosis designed cover. This a 1LP black vinyl release with sleeve artwork and inner bag as per the original LP release. The album comes with a download card with a choice of digital download (Hi-Res 24/96k or 16/44.1k) Produced by Steve Lillywhite this third album saw Peter change his writing style; now the rhythm came before the melody and the songs were built up on top of the rhythmic sequences. The album delivered at top 5 UK single in Games Without Frontiers and Peter’s first overtly political song in the shape of totemic closer Biko. It also features notable contributions from Kate Bush, Paul Weller, Phil Collins and David Rhodes. “I think that the third album was quite important for me in terms of really having a defining sound and the band coming through. It was the first record where I was clearly doing something different from what other people were doing." Less
Metal vets Bullet for My Valentine announces their... More self-titled, seventh album which will be released via Spinefarm Records. It sees the band open a bold new chapter and is easily their heaviest, fiercest album so far. Solid Gold LP. Less
Multitudes is the sixth full-length album from 11x... More Juno Award-winning artist Feist, and the first release since 2017's critically acclaimed album, Pleasure. Multitudes took shape soon after the birth of Feist's daughter and the sudden death of her father. Amid meditations on mortality, connection and the frenetic state of the human condition, Multitudes ultimately radiates an ineffable sense of hope. Available via Interscope Records. Less
Star Trek Into Darkness is the sequel to J. J. Abr... Moreams’ 2009 reboot of the iconic franchise, and follows Captain James T. Kirk, and the crew of USS Enterprise as they are sent to the Klingon home world seeking a former Starfleet member-turned-terrorist, John Harrison. This first-ever vinyl release of the Deluxe Edition of Michael Giacchino’s score for the film features 51 tracks, which come in a 3-LP boxed set packaged in a die-cut slipcase. Less
Tina Turner entered 1979 with the eclectic Love Ex... Moreplosion, a harmonious combination of upbeatrhythms, soulful melodies, and Turner’s ever-commanding vocals. The album allowed Turner to furtherpursue artistic freedom while maintaining her reputation as a dynamic and energetic performer. Sheworked with French disco pioneer Alex R. Costandinos to compile funk and soul-inspired renditions ofPatti LaBelle’s “I See Home” and Dusty Springfield’s “Just a Little Lovin’.” Less
On his debut, Let Sound Tell All, Julius Rodriguez... More stirs a cauldron of gospel, jazz, classical, R&B, hip-hop, experimentation, production, and technical wizardry to create a stunning album that eschews classification, but commands attention. When you hear Julius Rodriguez play "the music" (as he calls it) it's a modern sound, as fluent in history as it is aware of its contemporary context. His music dares to imagine a future of new standards and sonic excitement. Less
Trailblazing pop star Hayley Kiyoko has officially... More released her hugely anticipated sophomore album,PANORAMA. Co-written by Hayley and produced by Kiyoko, Danja (Beyoncé, Britney Spears) and Pat Morrissey & Kill Dave, the transformative 12-track collection features previously released singles, “For The Girls,” “Deep In The Woods,” “Chance,” and “Found My Friends” and arrives alongside an emotionally raw visual for the album’s cinematic and orchestral title track.“I went through a period of time after my last album where I'd lost my confidence and my self-worth. Thankfully I was surrounded by friends and family who kept me grounded, always supporting me in my lowest moments and reminding me who I was along the way. ‘Panorama’ was the last song I wrote for this album, in a moment of clarity to enjoy the present and not let my trauma define me. One of my favorite lyrics from this song is ‘I’m done confusing all these ashes with my worth,’ which is a metaphor for when we measure our own value only by our struggles and hardships, but in reality, our worth is unwavering. We just need to give ourselves the space to appreciate the highs and the lows of this beautiful journey.”–HAYLEYKIYOKO Less
The Flaming Lips’ Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot... Mores was released in 2002 and is the band’s best-selling album, certified Gold in the US with over 700,000 albums sold. The album features one of the band’s most iconic songs - “Do You Realize??” - plus the singles Fight Test, Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell, and the title track. The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 5 LP Vinyl box set includes the original album, B-sides, demos, and radio sessions, and other assorted rarities. There are 56 tracks on the vinyl box set, of which over 30 are previously unreleased, and 40 that will be available on vinyl for the first time. There will be a limited-edition version of the 5 LP Box pressed on baby pink vinyl available exclusively via the band’s web store. Less
Eels, the ever-changing critically acclaimed proje... Morect of principal singer/songwriter E (Mark Oliver Everett), have released 14 studio albums since their 1996 debut, Beautiful Freak. The new album, Eels Time! Was recorded between Los Feliz, California and Dublin, Ireland. It consists of twelve brand new tracks with some of E's most introspective and personal material in recent years, and features collaborations with American musician and actor Tyson Ritter. Less
Peter Gabriel’s self-titled fourth solo album, a... Morelso known as SECURITY. This is a 1LP black vinyl release with sleeve artwork and inner bag as per the original LP release. The album comes with a download card with a choice of digital download (Hi-Res 24/96k or 16/44.1k) Co-produced by Peter and David Lord this is the first album where Peter really immersed himself in the music of distant lands and cultures. It was also his first fully digital recording. These two elements created a deeply effective soldering-together of futurism and generations-old tradition. "The fourth album was done at Ashcombe House, an old farm house in a beautiful valley, about five miles from where we are now at Real World. It was the first time really that I’d had a studio situation of my own and we were building up equipment; we didn’t always have what we needed. And when you did something really good the cows would come and lick the windows. So that was always a sign of real appreciation." Less
Peter Gabriel’s self-titled debut album, affecti... Moreonately known as CAR, due to the iconic Hipgnosis designed cover. This is a 1LP black vinyl release with sleeve artwork and inner bag as per the original LP release. The album comes with a download card with a choice of digital download (Hi-Res 24/96k or 16/44.1k) Having left Genesis in the summer of 1976, Peter’s first solo album arrived in February 1977. He was 26. With legendary producer Bob Ezrin taking charge, the intention was to make a more direct and tougher record: something different from what had gone before. The record also provided one of Peter’s most recognisable songs in the shape of Solsbury Hill. "I really wanted the first record to be different from what I’d done with Genesis so we were trying to do things in different styles. A bit of barbershop, which Tony Levin helped with, there were more bluesy things, a variety of songs and arrangements that were consciously trying to provide something different than what I’d done before. It took me three albums to get the confidence and to find out what I could do that made me different from other people. And the first record really was a process of trying …" Less
SMITHEREENS marks Joji’s first full-length since... More Nectar in 2020. He delivers his characteristically melancholic yet powerful vocals on tracks like “Die For You,” a sober, morning-after remembrance of a former love. SIDE A of the album heralds a mature sonic direction for Joji through wistful and contemplative ballads accompanied by lush production that blooms within each song.SIDE B, largely produced by Joji himself, digs deeper into the lo-fi and off-kilter sounds that hark back to his experimental beginnings as an artist. Less
Following their 1991 debut album, Mr. Hood, KMD sh... Moreed one member leaving two remaining - Subroc and his brother, Zev Love X (better known today as MF DOOM). Originally scheduled for release in 1994, their sophomore album Black Bastards showed clear progression from their debut. It was a truly amazing record, both sonically and lyrically, full of youthful creativity and tinged with the stresses of growing up as Black men in urban America. Songs like the lead single "What A N*gga Know", the slippery, bass-driven "Get U Now", and the album's title track explore Black consciousness viewed through young-but-experienced eyes. Musically alternating between bouncy and raw, the tracks gave the MC's the springboard they needed to express themselves clearly.Sadly, Subroc would face a sudden and untimely death just as the duo were finishing the album, and their label Elektra Records unceremoniously shelved the project in the eleventh hour, due to controversy surrounding the album's provocative cover art. Zev Love X tried for years to release the album on other labels, but he was continually met with dead ends. It would be 6 years before the album would see the light of day with an official release. Less
Multi-platinum selling album, Everything You Want ... Moreby Vertical Horizon celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new repress of the original record on translucent orange vinyl. Everything You Want features some of the band’s most popular hits including title track, “Everything You Want,” “You’re A God,” “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” and more. Less
With the release of Cigarettes After Sex's third a... Morelbum, X's, the band finally takes center stage as not just one of today's preeminent indie bands, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires. Less
The 1976 masterpiece of progressive sci-fi rock by... More British band Nektar, featuring Larry Fast (later of Peter Gabriel's band) on keyboards, digitally remastered and re-issued with a full length bonus mix! A concept album built around the theme of eco-conscious living, this album has been rediscovered by prog rock fans and has become a bonafide classic highlighted by "Marvellous Moses," "Flight To Reality" and the powerful closer "It's All Over!" Less
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and ... Moreguitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums. The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop. Less
New Twighlight colored vinyl. After digital releas... Moree in August of 2022, fans will finally be able to get their hands on "Midnight Control" on vinyl. This single disc includes the 10 tracks from the digital album PLUS the new single "Rescue Me" (released 2/24/23), not included on the digital album. "Midnight Control" spawned the top 5 Alternative Radio hit "Life's Been Good", which has garnered over 18 million streams so far. Dirty Heads will be touring the US again this summer and will make a special stop in July to perform live on the Today Show. Less
Meteora, Linkin Park's ground-breaking second albu... Morem, was released in March 2003 and included the global hit singles "Somewhere I Belong", "Faint", "Numb", "Breaking The Habit" and "From The Inside." It has sold over 8 million copies in the US and has been certified multi-platinum, platinum, or gold in 15 countries. Vinyl Reissue Less
The Cure is one of the most influential and versat... Moreile bands out there. They were at the birth of goth rock and their egdy, gloomy songs captured a wide audience. After the release of their 1992 album ‘Wish’, the band led by Robert Smith had cemented itself not only in the alternative rock scene, but the pop scene with the smash hit ‘Friday I’m in Love’. This record documents their following world tour at a stop in London and features the hit songs: ‘Boy’s Don’t Cry’, ‘Lullaby’, ‘Just like Heaven’, ‘Friday I’m in Love’ and many fan favorites. Less
"Wide Open Light Is a family of songs I've wr... Moreitten.I've selected them with the care one might put into a personal photo album.To that effect, I'd call it a sonic family photo album, each track a close relative to the next.The story behind this record is simple.I have been writing songs now for over 30 years.It's what I long to do, love to do, and at times feel I need to do, and hope to continue doing until the ink runs dry and the notes fade.But for now, Wide Open Light.Deliberately minimalist, the songs themselves do as much of the heavy lifting as the production.(produced by myself, and my longtime collaborators Danny Kalb and Jason Mozersky)Featured guests on the album include:Jack Johnson guitar, vocals on 'Gone For Good'Shelby Lynne vocals on '8 Minutes'Piers Faccini vocals on 'Wide Open Light'" - Ben Harper Less
The long wait is nearly over, we will at long last... More be releasing JETHRO TULL Warchild II for the first timeon vinyl on November 24, 2023. WarChild II is a collection of a number of tracks recorded during the War Child sessions from late 1973 andearly 1974. They have all been mixed by Steven Wilson, and were all included on CD2 of the War Child 40th Anniversary Theatre Edition in 2014. These tracks are on vinyl for the very first time with the running orderchosen by Ian Anderson. The album features Ian Anderson (vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, saxophones), Martin Barre (guitars), John Evan (keys), Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass) and Barriemore Barlow (drums and percussion). Less
Follow the Leader' is Eric B. & Rakim's second... More studio album following their 1987 debut album 'Paid in Full.' It was the first album released after the duo left 4th & B'way Records and signed with Uni Records under MCA. The album is best known for its title track. The album, which was certified Gold within a year of its release, was widely received as more uniform and consistent than the duo's debut album, leaving fans even more excited to see what Eric B. & Rakim had in store. 'Follow The Leader' is now available for the first time as a double LP. Less
Limited 30th Anniversary baby blue colored vinyl L... MoreP pressing. Green Day's third studio album Dookie was released in February 1994, and has since sold over 15 million copies worldwide, including 10 million in the US (RIAA Diamond certified). The album is an iconic punk-rock-pop masterpiece and one of the most influential and defining albums of the 1990's. It spawned five hit singles that are still hugely popular songs: "Longview", "Basket Case", "Welcome to Paradise", "When I Come Around", and "She". Less
"The Flash," directed by Andy Muschietti... More, is the DC Super Hero's first-ever standalone feature film. Worlds collide when Barry Allen uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. ?But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. ?That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian... albeit not the one he's looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe? The film's score was composed by lauded two-time GRAMMY- and BAFTA-nominated composer Benjamin Wallfisch. The Soundtrack features 42 tracks with over 80 minutes of music. Less
Kick Out the Jams (ROCKTOBER) [Ultra Clear / Red S... Moreplatter Vinyl] MC5 was an American rock band from Lincoln Park, Michigan, formed in 1964. "Crystallizing the counter culture movement at it's most volatile and threatening," according to AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine, MC5's far left political ties and anti-establishment lyrics and music positioned them as emerging innovators of the punk movement in the United States. Their loud, energetic style of back-to-basics rock and roll included elements of garage rock, hard rock, blues rock, and psychedelic rock. MC5 had a promising beginning which earned them a January 1969 cover appearance in Rolling Stone and a story written by Eric Ehrmann before their debut album was released. They developed a reputation for energetic and polemical live performances, one of which was recorded as their 1969 debut album Kick Out the Jams. MC5 was often cited as one of the most important American hard rock groups of their era and their three albums are regarded by many as classics. Less
We Take No Prisoners is a collection of Motorhead'... Mores singles spanning 1995 to 2006. From crowd pleasers like the pummeling, "Sacrifice," through their unique cover of Sex Pistols, "God Save The Queen," to the semi-acoustic roots vibe of, "Whorehouse Blues," no one could deny their songwriting prowess was still second to none. With a selection of rare live tracks and radio edits thrown in for good measure, plus a long-lost promo interview with Lemmy and Mikkey Dee from 2004, this is a definitive collection of this era of the band and the songs that drove the success of the albums they were lifted from. This singles boxset features nine 7" singles with printed sleeves. Limited Edition. Less
For the first time on vinyl, Yo La Tengo's underst... Moreated, lonesome score to Kelly Reichardt's classic "Old Joy." The six instrumental tracks, created in collaboration with legendary guitarist Smokey Hormel, carry that unmistakable YLT sound-but delivered in service of another great work of art. The music, like so much of Reichardt's film work, is low-key yet arresting, stripped down to the essentials, warm and unpretentious. The record includes two variations on the beloved "Leaving Home" theme, released for the first time on vinyl after years traveling in YLT fan circles. Originally released on They Shoot, We Score, a CD compiling several of the band's soundtracks, Old Joy stands as a cohesive whole here, blooming and rewarding repeat listens. Less
Our Roots Run Deep, Kodaline's brand-new, stripped... More-down, 17-track live album features a cross-section of the group's most treasured tunes and three illuminating covers. When Kodaline stepped on stage at Dublin's sold-out 3Olympia Theatre in early 2022, the band felt a deep sense of renewal, of their friendship, their brotherhood, and their musical community. Our Roots Run Deep is a spectacular showcase for the purity of their artistry and the profound musical impact they've had on a generation. Less
Recorded entirely on acoustic instruments, and pre... Moredominantly performed by Paul, Seven Psalms showcases Simon’s craft at its finest and most captivating, simply with his voice and guitar. Intended to be listened to as one continuous piece, the 33-minute, seven-movement composition transcends the concept of the “album".
A stunning, intricately layered work, it’s a record which establishes an engaging and meditative, almost hymnal soundscape, with Paul’s lyrics providing the gravitational center for constellations of sound woven from guitar strings and other acoustic instrumentation – including choral elements from the highly-regarded British vocal ensemble VOCES8, and a beautiful vocal appearance by Edie Brickell.
True to the origin of psalms as hymns meant to be sung rather than spoken, Seven Psalms reaches back to the very genesis of folk music: King David’s Psalms. The result is a quietly moving musical experience which uncovers a wealth of subtle details with every repeated listen. A step apart from anything Paul Simon has released before, Seven Psalms defies categorization.
The record’s tone is complemented by its artwork, which features a close-up extract of “Two Owls” by the celebrated landscape artist Thomas Moran. Less
Double blue colored vinyl LP pressing. 2022 releas... Moree. Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind welcomes us back to The Amory Wars as the second installment of the new five-part Vaxis arc about a couple on the run from tyrannical forces and their mysterious new addition. Named one of Revolver's 'Most Anticipated Albums of 2022,' Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind includes the recently released singles "Rise, Naianasha (Cut The Cord)" and "Shoulders," the latter of which vaulted into the Top 10 at Active Rock Radio, marking the group's career highest radio chart position to date. Less
Walt Disney Records presents the highly adored sou... Morendtrack to Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull featuring an epic orchestral score by John Williams that evokes the timeless action of Indiana Jones and the iconic themes that have endeared the character to millions of fans over for generations. This 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl. Less
During the psychedelic haze of the late '60s, the ... Moregrimy, noisy, and relentlessly bleak rock & roll of the Stooges was conspicuously out of time. Like the Velvet Underground, the Stooges revealed the underside of sex, drugs, and rock & roll, showing all of the grime beneath the myth. The Stooges, however, weren't nearly as cerebral as the Velvets. Taking their cue from the over-amplified pounding of British blues, the primal raunch of American garage rock, and the psychedelic rock (as well as the audience-baiting) of the Doors, the Stooges were raw, immediate, and vulgar Less
The Boy Named If, from Elvis Costello & The Im... Moreposters, is an album of urgent, immediate songs with bright melodies, stinging guitar solos and a quick step to the rhythm. Costello says, "The full title of this record is `The Boy Named If (And Other Children's Stories).' `If' is a nickname for your imaginary friend; your secret self, the one who knows everything you deny, the one you blame for the shattered crockery and the hearts you break, even your own." Produced by Costello and Sebatian Krys. Less
