First off, we'd like to thank everyone who came out to 'the Scratch' on Record Store Day'--we had no idea the magnitude of this event and we will be even more prepared next year (Lawd Willin'). We still have some exclusives hanging around for the stragglers and even copies of the Misfits 'Walk Among Us' re-issue that a certain band picked up while on tour---just for our beloved customers. Maybe a few other surprises as well.
We also want to thank our fantastic neighbors at Rise Above Tattoo for their understanding when Besnyo's set caused them a little damage to their supplies. Aside from that, it was far and above our best day ever--and we have all of you to thank for that. And, Team Scratch, of course.
And just so you know, you can pick up Meat Puppets tickets here for their June 7th show at the Mohawk Place free of all bullshit service charges (unless you use a credit card, we have to tack on a buck)
Now, for the incoming--in addition to the loads of newly unearthed used lp's that have recently been put out (and more being added
daily)--Spiral Scratch offers you:DEATH - For All The World To See (re-stock of quickly sold out mid-70s proto-punk/hard rock band of brothers finally seeing the light of day. An incredible backstory belies an incredible album)
FEMS - Go To A Party 7"- an out of nowhere re-issue on the Drag City label of the legendary early 80s Buffalo band whose 'Go To A Party' has been popping up on obscure punk comps for years....turns out it wasn't even the best song on the record. Too bad Mr. F isn't around to see it.
BEASTIE BOYS - Check Your Head 2x LP - Deluxe 180 gram remaster of their 1992 masterpiece. Stretched out into 2 heavy duty slabs of vinyl. We've re-stocked Pauls Boutique, which was given the same treatment.
SUPERCHUNK - Leaves in the Gutter CD EP - Their first offering in years. CD only at this point.
KOOL KEITH - Tashan Dorrsett 2x lp- The latest album (and moniker) from thee Kool Keith. Everyone loves Kool Keith (Kool Keith)
SCREECHING WEASEL - Boogadaboogada.../My Brain Hurts LP - Gatefold re-issues with alternate covers of the pivotal 90's kings of Ramones worship.
OTESANEK - LP - Highly regarded sludge/doom finale, released and packaged beautifully on Buffalo ex-pat Dave Baileys NancyJo Records. Limited edition, and limited copies in stock, so don't sleep on this one.
The OBITS - I Blame You LP New project from Rick "Fork" Froberg (Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Pitchfork) on Sub Pop Records. Froberg fans won't be disappointed, especially with his incredible art all over and inside this album.
Thee OH SEES - Help Always makes us happy to see a staff favorite finally get their due in the media. Anyway, we already knew and have them here and awaiting some of their earier releases recently repressed.
JAWBREAKER - Dear You 2x LP The final Jawbreaker lp that a lot of fans didn't realize they loved until years after the band dissolved. Controversial to some, Dear You turned out to be one Jawbreakers most consistent and realized efforts.
DOA - Hardcore '81 Western Canada's crucial export to second wave/early 80s North American punk rock, and often considered the source of the term "hardcore" for what would
become a mass movement. Their second album and last to feature the Chuck Biscuits/original lineup. Outspokenly political, fast and melodic, DOA was a perfect bridge from the first wave to the more aggresive second wave (hardcore). Re-issued on leader Joey 'Shithead' Keithley's Sudden Death Records. The real deal. On limited edition red vinyl.
DESTROYER - City of Daughters/Thief 2x lp Another western Canada export seeing proper re-issue treatment, Danial Bejar, leader of Destroyer, (also a collaborator with New Pornographers) see's his second and third lp's repackaged and "fixed"--unleashed on Merge Records in a deluxe gate fold jacket.
Wooden
Shjips - Dos - Another staff favorite that precedes the opening of Spiral Scratch (yes, we've liked them for over 6 whole months!), San Francisco's Wooden Shjips seem to be finally catching the ear of music writers across the globe. Check out the review given to them by the BBC a few weeks ago here. A collection of their earlier material called Volume One is also in stock, but in low quantitity.DRUNKDRIVER - January 2nd 7" - A brief, yet impressive follow-up to last years Born pregnant LP, Drunkdriver unleash a few more bombers on the Fan Death label. Thank our head marksman Richie for hunting these down--only a few, so make a move quick before they vanish.
Also new 7" product from the mighty (and good looking) Crappy Dracula as well as Carl and the Compound Players. Also from the land of cheese and foam is a split with Holy Shit and Turd Hungry Christ. Another find in Wisconsin is Buffalo's brutal and beloved Running For Cover 7", the Human Ruins ep.
If thats not enough, we have plenty of re-stocks, including the first few Bad Brains lp's, OM, Sleep's "Dopesmoker", Bonnie Prince Billy "Beware" LP, and "chimjimi" 10", Velvet Underground catalog, The Jam, Torche s/t and "Meandrathal" (at reduced prices!), Alkaline Trio, Lemuria "Collection" and Propagandhi's latest, Supporting Caste 2x LP.
And lastly...do NOT forget SPIRAL SCRATCH PRESENTS: PISSED JEANS with Sonorous Gale, The Dense and Plates at the Mohawk Place (in celebration of our first 6 months of survival)
on Friday May 15th
10 pm
stay tuned for more incoming stock including the latest from Mastodon, Camera Obscura, Weedeater, Blank Dogs, all 3 Wipers re-issues, including tje latest "Over The Edge" coming direct fro Jackpot Records (you know what that means), Nobunny, Screaming Females and more!
-anchovies 5/3/09
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