Brian Baker of Minor Threat formed Dag Nasty in 1985, and he recruited Colin Sears and Roger Marbury (Bloody Mannequin Orchestra) for the initial lineup. The band would go on to operate with a revolving door membership, with Baker remaining the only original member. Can I Say dropped in 1986, and it features Dave Smalley…
Deluxe repress of Dangermouse s ambitious rock project in collaboration with director David Lynch and Sparklehorse! All the songs were written by Dangermouse and Sparklehorse, and the album features a large cast of guest vocalists, including The Flaming Lips, Julian Casablancas, Frank Black of the Pixies, Iggy Pop, James Mercer of The Shins, Suzanne Vega and…
It s no wonder that both Tim Burton and Danny Elfman consider Edward Scissorhands their most personal and favorite work. The film is imbued with compassion and the macabre, and it s something that is evident from the moment you hear the opening title. Elfman s soundtrack is as much a part of the film…
Pee-wee is no Andy Kaufman, but we’ll take what we can get. Straddling the line between all-ages wackiness and adult-oriented wink-nudges, The Pee-wee Herman Show evolved from a stage show to an HBO special to a feature film in short order. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure was the directorial debut of Tim Burton, and the beginning of…
Darkthrone is one of the most respected bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. The band that would become Darkthrone was founded in 1986, but they didn’t settle on their sonic aesthetics until 1992’s A Blaze In The Northern Sky, the first in a series of albums dubbed the “Unholy Trinity”, considered the a high…
Darwin Deez has the refreshing ability to be both goofy and grim, and the NY-based artist (originally from North Carolina) remains true to his form on his 4th album, 10 Songs That Happened When You Left Me With My Stupid Heart.. Deez has always been serious about songwriting: World s best kisser is a girl…
Hell yeah! The Shenmue soundtrack gets an official vinyl pressing thanks to the good dudes at Data Discs. The game itself was one of the Dreamcast s crown jewels, a ground breaking masterpiece from 1999 that still stands the test of time. Combining elements of action, RPG, and simulation games like no other, Shenmue literally…
Sophomore studio album from London based Daughter. Not To Disappear was recorded with Nicolas Vernhes, the esteemed Brooklyn producer, who gives the band an expansive, shimmering sound. Throughout the album they pack in traces of indie rock, dream pop, shoegaze and post rock. Includes the songs: Doing The Right Thing, Numbers, and No Care. Ten…
Bernard Herrmann s final movie soundtrack. Taxi Driver, the iconic neo-noir thriller from Martin Scorsese, was originally released in 1976 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time. Dave Blume and Bernard Herrmann s soundtrack contains opposing elements which seem to represent the different characters in the film….
Now on vinyl! Previously only available as an out-of-print double CD, Live At Red Rocks 8 15 95 finally gets a proper vinyl pressing as a stunning 4LP set. The recording catches Dave Matthews Band performing live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado and was their first official live album, released back in 1997. This vinyl pressing was originally a cancelled 2017…
All hail the Goblin King! David Bowie and Trevor Jones cult soundtrack to the classic Jim Henson film Labyrinth gets an official repress with fresh remaster from Capitol Records. Originally released in 1986, the film fulfilled Bowie s dream to write music for a children s film, on which he also got a starring role as Jareth The Goblin King. The…
Final album from legendary pop culture figure, David Bowie. Blackstar was recorded in 2014 and 2015 while Bowie was in the midst of an ongoing battle with cancer. He worked with longtime producer Tony Visconti to craft an album that includes elements of art rock, jazz, and experimental rock. Bowie s lyrics seem to revolve…
Official pic disc 45 pressing of David Bowie s Golden Years. The track was recorded in 1975 and released in shortened single form that same year before getting released in its full-length entirety on the Station To Station album in 1976. Apparently, Bowie was inspired by On Broadway when coming up with this tune, lending to…
22nd studio album from English rock musician David Bowie. Heathen was originally recorded bewteen October 2000 and January 2002, and was consider by many to be a comeback of sorts for Bowie. Includes the songs: Slip Away, Slow Burn, A Better Future, as well as three cover songs, Cactus by the Pixies, I ve Been…
Twelfth studio album from legendary David Bowie. Heroes was originally recorded in 1977 with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti at the helm. It is the second installment in Bowie s lauded Berlin Trilogy. Bowie used much of the same personnel that recorded his previous album, Low. Drummer Dennis Davis, bassist George Murray, and guitarist Carlos…
We Can Be Heroes. The title track from David Bowie s 12th studio album from 1977 gets a special edition pic 45 pressing to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The track was co-written by Brian Eno and was a reference to the 1975 Neu track of the same name (that both Eno and Bowie admired). Features the…