tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19182334334097087352024-03-12T21:49:26.707-04:00SPIRAL SCRATCH RECORDS<br>Buffalo's True Independent Record Store Serving You Since 2008<br>
1109 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY <br>
716 - 882- 3200<br>
Open Monday thru Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 pm<br>
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm<br>
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spiralscratchrecords@yahoo.comSpiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-75522413144105556662016-01-05T19:15:00.000-05:002016-01-05T19:18:18.461-05:00New Digs, RIP Lemmy, RIP Joey Catt and did we mention we moved?!Did we happen to mention that Spiral Scratch has, once again, relocated? After a brief hiatus, we are settled into our spot right next door to Allentown Music and sandwhiched between Joe and the old HOTH location...or just the old Mondo Video Space. Its 1109 Elmwood and parking can be a challenge (we recommend avoiding the meters and park on Forest either in the public lot or on the street. <br />
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Moving can be like starting over...unforeseen expenses, getting reset with distributors and most of all...letting YOU know where the hell we are. Thanks to supporters like Buffalo Rising, THE PUBLIC...the written word is still effective. We sincerely thank them for their support and interest.<br />
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Its another new beginning and we will do our best to get that elusive record in for you...or it may already be here. You never know what just dropped in the Incoming Used Bin. We'll try to let you know through our facebook, instagram and twitter accounts--so check out those updates. We promise not to send them too often and be annoying. Just the basics.<br />
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Normally this would be the spot for incoming reviews and descriptions...that was until Monday 28 December 2015 when the world was informed Motorhead founder Lemmy Kilmister had passed, succumbing to an aggressive cancer. He was 70. <br />
This surprisingly took my breath away as Lemmy seemed immortal. What will the world be <i>without </i>Lemmy. Motorhead were heavy and gutteral--and hard not to like....whether loud rock and roll (don't call 'em a metal band!) was your thing or not. Motorhead brought everyone together, not unlike the Ramones did. Lemmy felt a sort of connection (whose vocal stylings were often attempted) to the punks who also adored him and Motorhead. <br />
' Lemmy asserted that he generally felt more kinship with punks than with metalheads; he even played with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Damned_%28band%29" title="The Damned (band)">the Damned</a> for a handful of gigs when they had no regular bassist.' But there is no denying the influence he had on metal, though. Motorhead head ushered in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (sometimes not metal at all) while influencing bands lie Metallica who would become major acts.<br />
Perhaps the best spot for a band to be in. RIP Lemmy.<br />
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some high points of 2015:<br />
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<a href="http://dirtnaprecords.bandcamp.com/album/radioactivity-silent-kill" target="_blank"><b>RADIOACTIVITY - SILENT KILL</b></a> This was an easy one...the second perfect batch of hooky-punk effortlessly presented by Jeff Burke along with Mark Ryan (both ex-Marked Men and ex-Reds) along with some Bad Sports, these songs are a continuation of Jeff's stint in Japan with the Novice. Jeff moves back to Tejas and a new lineup ushers in a new band name.<br />
Burke has an unmistakable style and delivery. A great live show, to boot--you really cant go wrong with either of their lp's (this, the follow-up to a self-titled crusher.<br />
Not too heavy (except on the hooks), this is catchy pop-punk done the right way.<br />
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<a href="https://soundcloud.com/castle-face-1/ex-cult-cigarette-machine" target="_blank"><b>EX-CULT - CIGARETTE MACHINE </b></a><br />
Ex-Cult have been around for a few years now, based out of NYC, they could pass for a west coast garagey rock-punk outfit, which they display on this smoking 5 song ep (possibly recorded a few years ago between their 2 lp's). Their appeal could cross boundaries. So don't hold the NYC tag against them, this record will still sound great another year from now...to who knows when. The title track is particularly grimy, full of guitars and half-barked vocals. Released on John Dwyer's (thee Oh-Sees) label, Castle Face--Ex-Cult has put out on stuff on Memphis "can't miss label", Goner Records.<br />
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<b> MIKAL CRONIN - MCIII </b><br />
A familiar name before he began churning out solo albums, Cronin's been working alongside and with Ty Segall as Segall's bassist. Yet Cronin was a force in the Moonhearts and the few slower numbers gave way to III solid solo lp's...mostly of well crafted pop song's. The band passed through Buffalo and really delivered a fantastic set, sending me back to the album for a few weeks. Cronin and his solo output lean towards indie/college rock more than the other projects he's involved in proving that he is prolific and versatile, even if every song isn't crucial, the good ones make it a winner. <br />
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<b> the FUZZ - II</b><br />
Yes, Ty Segall plays drums and sings in the Fuzz, but the real fuzziness of the Fuzz comes from Charlie Moothart on guitar and the addition of Chad Ubovich (MEATBODIES). As fate would happen, this follow up to the very fuzzed out Blue Cheer worship of the first lp gives way for a more evil and creepy sound on this double long player.<br />
Given the room to move, the band took a more collaborative approach to writing and composition producing a different and darker record than their first, though no less interesting. <br />
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<b>BIG BLACK - ATOMIZER </b><br />
The album that established Steve Albini and BIG BLACK "real dealers", arguably their finest work (though "Songs About..." is nearly its equal, but a definite second place) as they progressed into one of the greatest and most important bands of the 80's.<br />
<b>Touch & Go Records </b>was a far different label in those days, housing such twisted (and great) acts like Butthole Surfers, Killdozer and other grimy, sludgy and otherwise twisted bands who didnt play within hardcores strict parameters. Big Black played a huge part in that and ATOMIZER is the reason why. Back in print with mp3 code after years.<br />
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Honorable mention goes out to the unreal <b>REALLY RED</b> series which includes their entire recorded output on the 3 seperate lp's. First lp, "Teaching You The Fear" (underground masterwork), the second lp, all the singles and comp tracks with a few live ones tossed in for good measure. Another musical injustice was the obscurity of one hardcore punks tightest, most adventurous outfits (i blame the Texas factor) as they flirted with post-punk as they grew, unfortunately disbanding in 1984. "no regrets". Essential punk rock.<br />
<b>PLEASURE LEFTISTS</b> "The Woods of Heaven" is a post-punk powerhouse out of Cleveland that deserve much more exposure. A petite female who comes to life onstage as a killer band backs her odd manerisms and monster of a voice. The band are Clevo vets of varying genres who nail the sound just right--witch great songs to back it up.<br />
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I suppose there will be a second part to this, with more 2015 highs and lows....hopefully with more local releases discussed.<br />
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<i>anchovies</i><br />
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<i>7:14 p.m.</i>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-65861866250681764062014-06-26T04:57:00.000-04:002014-06-26T15:16:51.781-04:00Pete Perrone and the legendary Mohawk Place.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RjFSaUZrTaA/U6vCiIcnobI/AAAAAAAAA60/fyaHxuBNuyA/s1600/ssfire6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RjFSaUZrTaA/U6vCiIcnobI/AAAAAAAAA60/fyaHxuBNuyA/s1600/ssfire6.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a>This Blog has been absent for far too long and it took a rather tragc event for me to decide to revive it. A few things to review: We are fastly approaching our 6th year and we bow our heads to all of our supporters who make this dream reality much longer than we had expected.<br />
A fire, a sketchy situation with a sketchy person, a br00tal winter and the understanding that we are doing business in a financially strapped town. We are often strapped right with you, for we do no not have the luxury of ordering everything when we'd like to. We are not snubbing you--we just have to make sure the bills (and BILL!) is paid first. Ok, enough of that.<br />
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Longtime Mohawk Place owner (he had sold the bar several years before its nosedive and subsequent closing) passed away after battling illness. The Mohawk had long lost it's lustre around the time Pete let it go...and with it, the vibe went with it. The booking braintrust of Marty Boratin, Bill Nehill and a few outside promoters had slowly either been pushed aside or left on their own accord. Either way, the days of Mohawks legend had flown the place long before those final nights. Perrone was called a father figure to so many, a supporter for underdog musicians--and he sure as hell was. His policy of treating bands the way he did was and remains unheard of and very rare. Like any businessman, Perrone didnt want to lose money...but he seemed to "get it". He took some shows on the chin, but this is precisely why the Mohawk had the status it did.<br />
Mohawk Place was the first time my "challenging" band set our feet on a stage. We were rookies, we were older guys playing mid-paced punk rock (not a popular approach at the time) and we did it loudly without knowing our gear well enough ye to avoid the piercing room clearing feedback we became known for. For one reason or another, we were embraced by Pete and always felt welcome (unless someone else was calling the shots).<br />
Pete was a proud ex-serviceman of his country--he served in Vietnam and was in the Air National Guard for years, and he was proud and loved his country. Not unlike my own father, he said the right things to keep us encouraged. When i first opened Spiral Scratch, i;d get an occasional call from Perrone "checking in" om how my crazy idea was going, how his estranged manager Bill N. was doing, and general discussions. I had recently lost my own father and support from those who knew better was minimal. My father was one of the few who believed in it (it caused a major rift in my own family) and the words of encouragement i so desperately needed from my recently deceased father were coming from Pete. Of course, my friends were there for me...but i was desperately seeking encouragement from an elder statesman. Thank you, Peter Perrone...you were well loved outside what i'm sure was a great family of your own. <br />
A documentary on the Mohawk Place was made..but it would have had to be a Ken Burns-type series to touch on the importance of homeless bands like Baseball Furies and their Rustbelt Revolts really transformed the Mohawk for what it would become. Those shows brought in traveling bands, travelling fans and Buffalo a taste of what was happening around the country. No show before or after were more important than these weekend classics. It became apparent, Mohawk was thee place for Buffalo's indie and older punk scenes (though i recall shows as diverse as Cash Only, Mockba, Robot Has Werewolf Hand, TPT AND Abusing the Word. Young bands like the Dirtbombs, Jay Reatard & the Lost Sounds, cult legends like Cheater Slicks and hardcore elders like Murphys Law all loved the treatment, the atmosphere and the owner. there were so many others, too. <br />
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It's quite pathetic that clubs claiming "the next Mohawk" are totally out of any small time price range, or other similarly sized venues are taking huge sums of money for the "privilege" of playing their bullshit stage. Mistreating and disrespecting the performing bands. There are a few exceptions, but dont think there will ever be another Pete Perrone-era Mohawk Place--there will not. Thank you Pete--we will never forget you, your heart and pulling up and getting the obligatory "how the hell are ya?". In those later years, you would pull up to the club and see a tour bus out front twice the size of the venue. It was clear things had changed. The staff was pretty much a decent and memorable cast of characters--always. And dont forget Jack Hunter, who had an instrumental role in the history. He booked before Boratin and Nehill. Marty became (or has always been) legendary himself for treating bands he booked to a class - A meal and class-A accommodations. Bill was just a classy dude. True hearts of gold ran this joint. Especially the owner. <br />
Get on down to the Town Ballroom this weekend for an evening of music and reflection on Pete's time here on this bitter earth. A celebration of Pete's life. Mohawks heavyweight bands like Irving Klaws, Girlpope, Bill Nehill, longtime happy hour blues rockers Willie and the Reinharts (pete's musical love was the blues, but he accepted the evolution) and other surprises will be playing a few songs and i'm sure some R-rated stories will be retold. Sometimes we didnt all wanna hug each other--but thats how big families can be. At the end, those who were a part of it all along can appreciate each other in retrospect. We were different in our approaches, but we were more alike than we realized at the time. We have a common thread to thank for that. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded warrior Project-- a charity focused on honoring and empowering our veterans returning from their service. Knowing pete, this meant a lot to him. <br />
No, your pre-planned evening is not anywhere close to as important as this...so get there. <br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tc8OjXJ8hE0/U6vcJ2j5iNI/AAAAAAAAA7g/B4zVkNPCwEE/s1600/spree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tc8OjXJ8hE0/U6vcJ2j5iNI/AAAAAAAAA7g/B4zVkNPCwEE/s1600/spree.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>We would truly like to express our gratitude to <a href="http://www.buffalospree.com/" target="_blank">BUFFALO SPREE</a> magazine, who voted us 2014 Best Record Store. We tend to agree with this and beats our 2012 Best Hipster Hangout award. lets not alienate our wonderful customers...because in 2014, Hipster has become a dirty word. I'd much rather be a Hipster, than a bitter SQUARE who steals instagram pages! ha! <br />
We even went to the "par-tay" at Shea's and ate and drank and stuck out like the Beverly Hillbillies. But again, we cannot express our appreciation at being noticed a magazine devoted to "pimping" our awesome city. Thank You.<br />
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We'll be posting more about some new stock coming in and letting you know that we've had our largest incomig of quality used stuff coming in at a fever pitch. Abundant classics from metal, grind, death metal, the Smiths, tons of new wave and post-punk stuff, classic punk titles and loads of classic rock, prog and jazz records.<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpLjXE9wJ7c/U6veA80kfUI/AAAAAAAAA7s/B8QEGJpFwy4/s1600/riotfest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpLjXE9wJ7c/U6veA80kfUI/AAAAAAAAA7s/B8QEGJpFwy4/s1600/riotfest.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>We'll also let you know we are having a cool contest to give away a pair of 2-day RIOT FEST passes. Check our (the real0 INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK pages for details...or if you like, just email us for details. No purchase necessary, but it wouldn't hurt.<br />
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some current favorites of the newly released variety:<br />
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<b>SKULL DEFEKTS lp</b><br />
<b>CHEATER SLICKS: Live Volume 3</b><br />
<b>the FUZZ lp</b><br />
<b>SOUL BUTCHERS cd demo</b><br />
<b>FLESHY MOUNDS tape</b><br />
<b>BLOODSTAINS ACROSS BUFFALO </b><br />
<b>BRAIN F lp</b><br />
<b>AUSMUTANTS lp</b><br />
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more in-depth in-store coverage next post.<br />
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thanks for reading.<br />
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<i>anchovies</i><br />
<i>6.26.14</i><br />
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Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-91138564920673923482013-11-16T15:23:00.002-05:002013-11-16T16:16:48.258-05:00Decency Rally IV Preview 2013<h2>
<span style="font-size: large;">DECENCY IN IT'S PUREST FORM:</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUFFALO DECENCY RALLY IV PREVIEW </span></h2>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bAx1mQn_seY/Uocx_s9eEUI/AAAAAAAAA6E/OYtDLSJZfnc/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bAx1mQn_seY/Uocx_s9eEUI/AAAAAAAAA6E/OYtDLSJZfnc/s1600/images.jpg" /></a><b>Adam Mickiewicz</b> was a polish activist and political writer from the 19th century. He is the namesake of Buffalo's oldest ethnic social club--we'll call it the Polish Library (seems like the punchline or set-up to a weak ethnic joke) though it's full name is the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle. Located at 612 Fillmore on the city's fabled east side, the Polish Library has hosted other shows in the past, though it's yearly Decency Rally is undoubtedly it's biggest. They also boast a bar full of eastern bloc beers at rock bottom prices, a friendly staff and a lonely pool table that is free. Please stay off the piano, brosef.<br />
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<b>Aaron Weese</b> is a 21st Century Boy (man, but for the sake of T-Rex...)--spawned (and documented) a hardcore scene in Medina before setting sights on the big city and has been in some memorable bands. He is the curator of this annual showcase of local, mostly aggressive (their are some key exceptions) bands based in the Queen City. Usually, you can see local labels and organizations lining the wall with tables of records, donation buckets, literature and whatever else folks are passionate about.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uMmutlZhEzw/UoczNLa20zI/AAAAAAAAA6M/k6WhYWLPHFo/s1600/decentrally.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uMmutlZhEzw/UoczNLa20zI/AAAAAAAAA6M/k6WhYWLPHFo/s400/decentrally.jpeg" width="400" /></a>Aaron probably fields many bands hoping to play--though there is never enough ro<br />
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You do, however, get a good chunk of whats happening in Buffalo's underground hardcore, punk and indie scenes with some of the better and serious bands--some established with records out; some in their formative stages.<br />
Outside, you can smoke whatever it is you smoke, or enjoy the excellent Amy's Place Mobile Food Unit aka Amy's Place Truck. This appeases those pesky veggie folk and murderous carnivores alike. Inside, it's more than a show with a bunch of bands. As touched on before, I'd expect a few tables wih local labels and distros and other things to keep you busy. Bands play continuously in the large room downstairs, and the more intimate cove upstairs. Expect times to go as posted. <br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4paVnAk4YiI/UocdLMhJoJI/AAAAAAAAA5g/NLdiQ56GL_o/s1600/mallwalkersrustlp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4paVnAk4YiI/UocdLMhJoJI/AAAAAAAAA5g/NLdiQ56GL_o/s1600/mallwalkersrustlp.jpg" /></a><b>Mallwalkers</b> recently released their debut lp on local via Albany label, <a href="http://www.peterwalkeerecords.com/" target="_blank"><b>Peterwalkee Records</b></a>. They have both been written about in detail on this blog and are no strangers to the Rally. Expect a little extra from them on this special occasion. And for christs sakes, pick up their debut longplayer "Shake The Rust Off" from <b>peterwalkee records</b> or yer favorite record shop. Which better be this one, cheese. <b>Mallwalkers</b> are more than a spectacle--they have some great songs, solid musicians, a concise vision which even the most stripped down bands forget is essential.<br />
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While <a href="http://drugparty.bandcamp.com/album/demo" target="_blank"><b>Utah Jazz</b></a> have relocated to Rochester (2/3, anyway) they still are claimed by Buffalo and are one of our favorite acts on the bill. A relentless, bass-less garage punk attack that stretches genre boundaries and has become entrenched as a 'against the grain' band around these parts. They're fantastic and i wish more bands would take a cue. Some have. It's raw, in your face and the rock and roll you need for survival. <br />
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They say many people care the Herpes virus, though it is dormant. Which leads us to <a href="http://abledangerfolk.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Able Danger</b></a>! I first met the AD fellas from the north when they arrived at my home in North Buffalo with a demo for me to listen to. I'll say i was shocked it had been recorded with a laptop in a friends living room in like 2 hours or something. The first song was an "instant hit" and the others followed along. This was just some good, home cooked punk rock with a bratty sneer and a local theme. They haven't been playing much and while I'm unaware of their status, they will surface on saturday night once again. Maybe if they receive a wild, welcome...they will play more often. <br />
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Atmospheric rockers <a href="http://ancientsofearth.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ancients Of Earth</b></a> took me by surprise at first listen...first heard on the Buffalo Brutality 7" comp offered up by Warm Bath. They bring a less heavy approach, instead (and welcome) offer up a psychedelic, ambient to powerful doomy rock approach to their instrumental vision. They recorded with Mr. Ski Mask at the Electric Pumpkin Patch Studio, though i have not properly heard this recording. Not yet, anyway. <br />
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<a href="http://resistcontrol.bandcamp.com/album/resist-control-demo" target="_blank"><b>Resist Control</b></a> have been both delivering the goods via intense hardcore punk for several years now while being a bit overlooked and taken for granted at the same time. These "lady-killers" boast a healthy pedigree of members and seem to be getting a second (or third) wind, as they have laid down a full lp (to be released at this same venue in early 2014) and will be a welcome site at the rally, as their live gigs have become few and far between. <br />
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Some newer acts will showcase their results from hours spent in the basement or their overpriced practice room: The all female "gash crew" affiliated <a href="http://crossstitch.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Cross Stitch</b></a>, who just wrapped up a demo recorded by Mr. Matt "heartbreaker" Smith at his Hi-Lo studio. These pretty gals will claw the eyes out of your sockets if you look at them wrong and are another up and coming band with a, hopefully, bright future as they progress. They're off to a killer start if the demo and some live shows we've seen are any indication. I'm a fan, even if it's my eyes that come out of their sockets on saturday! Forget the "all girl" selling point, they're already one of this towns more unique and cool bands. West Side Pride. <a href="http://realpeople.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Real People</b></a> recently played the Dungeon and kick out some serious DC-style post hardcore with an extreme tightness that is honest and unrelenting. They, like many, are veterans of the 'Rally. <br />
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Another new (to me, anyway) band is the Foster-fronted <a href="http://flooddrinker.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Flood Drinker</b></a> -- a blast in your face punk rock outfit. Sounds like the way we like it over here and the live show is anticipated. They seem to have a sense of humor, yet the music is no joke. Raging ragers. Meanwhile, <a href="http://spermbuffalo.bandcamp.com/album/nightmare-life" target="_blank"><b>Sperm</b></a> so new i havent heard them or seen them...yet! A quick, yet thorough listen to their recordings unearths an interesting and not-typical Buffalo-core approach. Some neat noisy thud, cool guitar playing and not afraid to slow things down. A bright blip on the radar; a band i'm looking forward to see. Speaking of which, <a href="http://dream-journal.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dream Journal</b></a> have my attention lately (i was a latecomer to the DJ game...cut a man some slack). One this town should be proud and lucky to have, while you'd never know it but we're experiencing a musical valley. Not too shabby so far. DJ bring a welcome departure from typical by the numbers hardcore with a more-than-proficient gang of pals bringing the noise. They were a last minute add, like <b>Sperm</b>, and will undoubtedly bring their a-game for such a big show. Pick up their tape-only release on <a href="http://drugparty.storenvy.com/" target="_blank"><b>Drug Party</b></a> (Dr. Stephen Floyd-Drinker's cassette only label) from the Drug Party webstore or out own brick and mortar shop. (i hate that term and we ain't just selling buttons)<br />
As annual as the Rally is the avante-garde <a href="http://cagesmusic.com/" target="_blank"><b>Cages</b></a>--Nola and Dave Bailey and a guest-- will be performing as a trio. With a majority of tesosterone dripping from the seams in the hardwood, no voice fills the AMLADC main room with more power than Miss. Nola.<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4lM0wKb4AU/Uocbwc_9WpI/AAAAAAAAA5M/e5X1CU6FWoE/s1600/Johnshawk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4lM0wKb4AU/Uocbwc_9WpI/AAAAAAAAA5M/e5X1CU6FWoE/s320/Johnshawk1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Another rare not-so-punk garage psych band formed out of the ashes of the Fucking Hotlights is <b>the Johns</b>--songs by<b> Johnny "Drama" Toohill</b> and backed by some of Buffalo's "in the know" musicians--this band continues to get better with the passing days. Well written songs delivered in their purest form (and catchy at that) should alienate the "punk as fuck set" enough that I can get some photos of this ultra-handsome band.<br />
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/kernylol" target="_blank"><b>VOC</b></a>. Brutality from the mouths of babes. I used to know these cats, but they dont tak to me anymore...so be it. They are a band and they bring it fast and br00tal. i shall expect the same from those empowered ladies in <b><span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">ACHILLEA--</span></span></span></b><span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">pay no mind to the controversies and chit-chat. </span></span></span><br />
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Finally, a band i haven't been privy to witness live, <a href="http://sunblacksmoke.bandcamp.com/album/2013" target="_blank"><b>SunBlackSmoke</b></a> will undoubtedly bring more volume and an unrelenting attack of what the kids call "stoner metal" which is an unfair term slapped on heavy, slower bands that have any remote debt to Sabbath or Pentagram. Listening to SunBlackSmoke--there is a lot more going on here. It's not a reinvention of the wheel, but it's not by the book "stoner metal" by any means. I assume they are a newer band--byt unlike many on the bill, this is their first Decency Rally. </span></span></span><br />
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Ok, let's talk incoming stock, shall we? 2 posts in a week? Someone has nothing to do with their life. We will also begin working in our flagship radioshow-- now known as <a href="http://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=wbny&showid=15" target="_blank">SCRATCH-N-SNIFF RADIO</a>. It airs every saturday (well, most saturdays) at 10 p.m. to midnight. Click that link and you'll uncover tons of playlists from the last...well, a long time. <br />
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Those two turntables are only used by a few dj's these days...more often,students are eating lunch off them, or wondering what the fuck they are! Saturdays feature long-running 80's fanatic Robin "squid explosion" Connell and indie wildman Brian "ski" K. In their wake, I, sometimes joined by Chuck "termbo" Barrels or JD or whoever doesn't have plans that saturday night. We try to play what we love...oldies and new stuff we want you to know about. <br />
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style originally popularized in the late ’60s / early ’70s by producers /
exploiters like Kasenetz-Katz and Don Kirschner. While the usual
Dirtbombs’ double-drums, fuzzy guitars and soulful swagger are present,
Ooey Gooey is sugary, sunshiny pop rock that recalls Josie & the
Pussycats, the Banana Splits and Lancelot Link & the Evolution
Revolution, to name but three. It’s all sing-along choruses, childlike
themes and a contrived innocence—not the kind of record one would’ve
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<b>OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL - BLACK FOLIAGE/MUSIC FROM THE UNREALIZED FILM...</b><br />
Two limited double lp's featuring hard to find material from OTC, wonderfully packaged and apparently limited to 1000 copies each. Though these originally came out 2 years ago, we are to assume a few more were pressed. Whatever the case may be, we have them waiting for you.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctUxEZ1wrXo/UjK78kNSXrI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/ZbU1SvdKqWI/s1600/baths.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctUxEZ1wrXo/UjK78kNSXrI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/ZbU1SvdKqWI/s200/baths.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>BATHS - Obsidian</b> After suffering a year long illness, BATHS has produced a follow-up to critically acclaimed CERULEAN (2010), the mood here is a bit more wry, painful yet upbeat in it's overall execution. Bearing the scars of a year bedridden e. coli illness, the scars of that affair are obviously evident here--as could be expected. Still, a cohesive effort that is also receiving high acclaim from music hacks and fans alike. They are due in town soon, so now is the time to do your himework and get ready for the show. We have tickets, too. <br />
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EX-CULT - 7" A unique (thank god) spiunning take on punk rock from the fantastic Memphis, TN oufit, EX-CULT (forced to change their name due to some nyc electro-bozo's calling themselves "Sex Cult", too. Anyway, as you gaze through the 7"'s, do yourself a favor and sample this unique, raging attack on punk rock. Then snag that lp, because it's a killer. Goner Records can be depended upon. <br />
Speaking of Goner, check out the line-up of GONERFEST happening this fall in, of course, Memphis. <br />
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<b>MIKAL CRONIN - MCII</b> - Once the leader of LA Garage wildmen (err...kids), Charlie and the Moonhearts (later shortened to MOONHEARTS), Cronin was already showing an obvious talent for songwriting on the bands slower, less chaotic numbers. While he plays mostly everything here on this dynamic follow-up tohis highly touted self-titled solo breakout, he is now signed to Merge Records and gets help from Ty Segall, Charlie Moonheart, Petey Dammit--though Cronin did most of it himself. A beauty of a record, worthy of the hype and an example of musician not staying in one place too long. Surely this will be on many "top of '13" lists. And that is well deserved. Get it. <br />
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<b>BL'AST - BLOOD</b> Whatever you think of Dave Grohl, i truly believe the guy has his heart in the right place. Take, for example, his help in unearthing the SST hardcore crossover thrash BL'AST. Blood is not a re-issue, though these recordings are from 1987...recently unearthed by former guitarist Mike Nieder in an old storage locker and cleaned up in some fancy studio by Mr. Grohl, most certainly a fan and an influence on, especially, his drumming. The result is a powerhouse album. Check out the trailer Southern Lord has put together. <br />
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<b> URINALS - NEGATIVE CAPABILITY</b> In The Red Records, why but of course. Everything you could possibly want by the great URINALS. Amphetamine Reptile put out a retrospective cd back in 1996, but this covers much more ground on one of America's greatest underground post-punk treasures--relesing their own material back during their lifespan from 1977-1980 (they later became the Happy Flowers). 31 tracks in total!<br />
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"Want to hear America’s Wire, only twice as primitive (if that’s
possible), with one quarter the sound quality? Even when they are
covering the Soft Machine’s “Why Are We Sleeping?” they sound like a
three-step primer on minimalism, in scratchy, fast, burping, nutso punk
with clipped vocals. You can see why the Minutemen covered “Ack Ack Ack
Ack,” but it’s the real solid, melodic stuff—such as the Last-inspired
harmonies of the great A-sides “Black Hole” (covered by Leaving Trains -ed) and “Sex,” and “Scholastic
Aptitude,” and the instrumental “Surfing With the Shah” (which
foreshadows the coming of 100 Flowers and later offshoot Trotsky
Icepick)—that makes so many Angelinos remember this goofy but great trio
so fondly. Negative Capability has an unrelenting, authoritative
intelligence and sense of humor." —Jack Rabid<br />
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Last but not least is the soundtrack for <b>BIG STAR</b> documentary <b>NOTHING CAN HURT ME</b> (recently screened at Squeaky Wheel, though you'll want that dvd). <br />
This is an essential for fans because it features ALL unreleased material...instead of being some greatest hits starter kit for an up and coming hep cat, this is 2 albums worth of alternate takes, unreleased tracks and "movie mixes". what else can be said here: this is an absolute must for fans and n00bs alike. We all know the Big Star story by now (or we should). Great band who didn't hit it big when they should have--the sad tale of many great bands. That is a blessing, because we probably wouldn't give to shits about them if they had been shoved down our throats for the last 30 years! Oh...yeah, we probably would. They influenced multiple generations and are among the holy grail of American Rock and Roll. Not a perfect band by any means...but who is? You need this. <br />
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More instock, including restocks on <b>Bill Fay, Scott Walker, Daft Punk, Destruction Unit</b> and a new release from <b>NEKO CASE</b>. <br />
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Next post will report on some upcoming shows, the 5th Anniversary and another hefty incoming with new releases from <b>MGMT, ARCADE FIRE, DESTRUCTION UNIT, JACUZZI BOYS</b> and more.<br />
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###Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-75721425689992743042013-09-05T03:36:00.001-04:002013-09-05T03:36:52.610-04:00...this was once a blog. It's almost embarrassing how this blog has taken a backseat to nonsense, fantasy/video-game/actual baseball obsessions and other wasted time, a bizarre situation that you can see if you open your eyes, many changes at ground zero, blah blah blah.<br />
Since the last post , our fine city of Buffalo, NY has lost so much of it's music scene in the form of legendary and soon-to-be legendary venues (ask a punk), peak bands either disbanding or lasting mere months, etc. It's old news. A tire goes flat, you get a new one and start pumping air back into it. The mainstays keep it worth living. In a few short months we will be 5 years old. Not bad. We owe it all to YOU and we are grateful to make folks happy while doing what we really love. Maybe lost a few along the way but make no mistake--we've gained more. Make no mistake, our heart is in the right place and we aim to support every band, music fan, record label as we have been supported.<br />
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Enough of that masqued middle-finger, let's talk about what prompted me to sign in and write this morning after an amazing double feature (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory b/w Pee Wee's Big Adventure).<br />
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Musically, the core of the band is littered with serious players. Stephen Schmitt delivers some of the most inventive chops around and the rhythm section is nails. The horn section works so well around that core and toss in two charismatic front-people, and you've got <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MallwalkersBuffalo" target="_blank">MALLWALKERS</a>. Both live and on record they deliver and their appeal has broad potential. They could fascinate people that buy records in malls along with the smelliest punk kid on the block. See/hear for yourself. Of course, these will be in stock until Matto runs out of them. <br />
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<b>BARE MUTANTS</b> crept up on me without warning, often busy chasing down some over-hyped buzz band record whilst blindly ordering whatever it is In The Red Records has released lately (because Larry rarely has an off release, if ever!) and turns out it's a personal favorite that features leader, the towering Jered Gummere (the Ponys, Guilty Pleasures, etc)--also a towering songwriter that has influenced more "popular" yet lesser acts throughout his time slashing guitar for the punk rock Guilty Pleasures and the more restrained, underrated PONYS with whom he really broke out as a fantastic songwriter that entranced punks and indie folk alike for it's honest and driving albums and singles scattered over time. BARE MUTANTS is pure bliss if you know where I'm going with this. Might as well get on the bandwagon now because this disc is continued genius songwritng, a pulsing, droning organ soaked affair that brings fuzzy guitar, Gummere's honest vocals/guitar work and willingness to get heavy on an otherwise laid back approach. It works perfectly. Hopefully they pass through town because the odds are they really kick ass live. I've never seen Jared mail in a show even when a local promoter did the last time the PONYS made it here. Don't say we didn't warn you. One of the years best, so far. <br />
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<b>OBLIVIANS</b> are allowed to reunite and play shows and make lots of money wherever it comes from. Why? Not because they were the real punk rock of 90s that was overlooked save the garage punk scene and one of the best bands to walk the earth. No, sir and/or madam. It's not because they deserve it, it's because they effortlessly put out a new album of all new songs--their first in over a decade--and it stands up as well as anything they have ever done, as if those years and the amazing music they have made or released (Reigning Sound, Jack O., Goner Records respectively) never happened, though thank christ it did. Don't call it a comeback. <br />
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Australia's contributions to rock and roll, proto-punk, first wave punk (the Saints arguably released the first punk single and were calling out fraudulent punks--disregarding punks fashion and cliche's while blasting out '77 punk that made bands bigger in the UK look silly. radio Birdman, the Scientists, Nick Cave & the Birthday Party, X, etc). Right now the Aussie music scene--speareheaded by Eddy Current Suppression Ring that features some of todays best: Total Control, Royal Headache, UV Race, Straightjacket Nation, etc. <br />
In the early 70's Lobby Lloyd was at the forfront of a heavy rock band so nasty, they mistakenly were a proto-punk band. Often called the father of heavy rock in Australia, Lloyd began Coloured Balls in the early 70s, a band that openly influenced AC/DC, Kurt Cobain, and the excellent, if not superior, first wave of punk that happened in Australia. They call it proto-punk but these guys were just playing the kind of rock and roll that made people want to fight one another.<br />
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With so much time between posts, it would be a labor to discuss each one. New releases like the latest Mountain Goats, Superchunk, some Bill Fay reissues, new stuff from deathwish, In The Red, reaper, Drag City, Whats Your Rupture?, Sub Pop, Grave Mistake and more represent an impressive influx of critical newly released records, croosh-l re-issues, loads of new used lp's, a few nice, semi-vintage turntables (ready to go with all working parts and priced nicely) for sale are just a few of the reasons to stroll on in. We have taken a break on orders for a few weeks, but expect that to pick up. And if you placed a special order--that will be part of the incoming. This is just a snippet of whats happened and whats to come. <br />
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<b>Daft Punk - Random Access Memories</b> While you can find a few older daft Punk lp's in the used bins, this new 3 piece LP is blowing some minds as this long running french duo had a bit of a critical rebirth (though they've been on the go since their inception) in 2013 with this triple album. Its been a tough one to keep in stock. <br />
Burger Records has re-issued one of the last decades great albums--KING TUFF...WAS DEAD. This 2008 monument was an immediate classic record full of hooks, bowie-esque monets and downright catchy numbers that sounded like nobody else. King Tuff has finally returned via SUB POP with a fine slf-titled follow-up, but ...WAS DEAD is a modern classic and is finally back in print and potentially back in your IKEA record rack. <br />
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last week we had a cool show with the return of <a href="http://returners.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">The Returners </a>a touring band that rattled the birds nest--<a href="http://totremble.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">To Tremble</a> and the moghty Failures Union (who recently announced a new lp out soon on paper & Plastick (vinyl) and a video has appeared (look closely for our fine boutique! and team playa Bill Nehill in a cameo)--<br />
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Keep an eye and ear open for upcoming events: Shows, Our 5 Year Anniversary!, A special zine opening and of course, records, record players, t-shirts, buttons, books, zines and more! <br />
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<br />Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-61208871238180465752012-11-03T05:45:00.003-04:002012-11-03T16:39:48.494-04:0016 or 17 Reasons To Attend The Buffalo Decency Rally III<b>The Buffalo Decency Rally III</b><br />
<b>Saturday 3 November 2012. 6 pm until ????</b><br />
<b>at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Mickiewicz_Library_and_Dramatic_Circle" title="Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle">Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle .</a></b><br />
informally known as <b>"The Polish Library"</b> which is welcoming ethnic club on Buffalo's east side.<br />
located at 612 Fillmore. GPS it, nerd---it's very close to the 33/Kensington Expressway Science Center exit. $5.<br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b> Total Overcomers, 9pm (upstairs)
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b> Malarchuk, 1a.m. (upstairs) </b> </span> </div>
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The Polish Library is an cool, multi room, separated smoky bar offering a wild selecting of Eastern Bloc Beers and a character not found in many places. The price is right, they will inevitably run out of it and it packs a punch. <i>and</i> you can enjoy a Poppe Shoppe™ cream soda after to enhance your hangover or replace the booze with altogether, if that's how you roll. The club was established in 1895 and is named after a national Polish Poet, activist and political writer. Active in Poland achieving independence, he wrote Lithuanian folk songs. Yes, I've read up on the man. </div>
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Though i won't be breaking down each band and why you should give them 20 or so minutes of your life, i can tell you that this year is more varied than in years passed and that's no slap in the face of the 2 previous rallies. Both have been high energy, highly populated all you can eat buffet's of Buffalo bands, mostly of the louder/heavy variety. Last year, the Rally had to reloacate to the Dnipro Ukranian center, an absolutely beautiful structure with an even more cavernous room. The sound suffered, but the exception to any accusations this mega-show is one-dimensional was the dramatic <a href="http://cagesmusic.com/" target="_blank"><b>Cages</b></a> filling the enormous room with a voice that needs to be heard to be believed. This is complex, post-something I am not fit to properly describe, filled the room backed with guitar shards and solemn sounds. Maybe the most challenging act on the bill. The band has releases on labels in other countries and probably should be witnessed by the discriminating Buffalo music fan. I wouldn't be surprised if Cages were much more well known outside of the city. Here is a chance to catch something powerful without power chords. </div>
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<a href="http://36thchamberofthrash.blogspot.com/2012/04/water-torture-interview.html" target="_blank"><b>Water Torture</b></a> are two fellas who have been a rhythm section for several years now, musically attached at what's left of their brain cells. This speaks nothing of their intelligence and more of their approach to life and blasting bass and drums purging self decribed grindcore violence. They have a new 7", too. WT have wittled things down to just the two of them (some past projects included first year crowd pleasers, Inerds and a quarter ounce of others).</div>
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Perhaps the longest running band on the bill are Buffalo natives<b> <a href="http://www.smallaxerock.com/" target="_blank">Small Axe</a></b> (they live in the capital district now, i think--though thats off the top of my head and it's 5 a.m.). This band has been at it, in one incarnation or another, playing garagey, heady psych-stoner rock since the earliest days of the 90s when <b>Asbury Alley</b> was a haven for a social miscreant like myself. Still going strong and more equally relevant well over a decade later, they will be joined by the young but no less heavy <a href="http://malarchukcuts.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Malarchuk</b></a> , a heavy duty Sabbathy, driving rock band. Undoubtedly <b>Malarchuk</b> will be labelled 'stoner', 'doom' 'downer' and whatever people who write about music (oh shit...) grab to in a lazy way of describing heavy rock and roll, done well--but not overcooked. They are a young band but boast a healthy pedigree of d00dz who know what the time is, so to speak.</div>
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Curater Weese and his powerhouse drummer Steve K (or is it a C.?) in hibernating <b>Sonorous Gale</b> will be playing as <b>The Total Overcomers</b> who I'll be catching for the first time. The same can be said for <a href="http://realpeople.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Real People</b></a> and <a href="http://wreckagebuffalo.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Wreckage</b></a> -- a hardcore band featuring ex-members of <b>Get Back Up</b> and <b>Buried Alive</b>. Both bands have new recordings from 2012 available. Check out their links. <br />
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And let us not forget the mysterious, quietly crushing sounds of <a href="http://ancientsofearth.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ancients of Earth</b></a> . <b>AoE</b> appeared on <b>Warm Bath Label</b> compilation 7" <b>Buffalo Brutality</b> last year but head towards spacey, sparse, quiet and beautiful instrumentals. An interesting band captured on tape by Mr. Ski Mask at his fabled and always improving <b>Electric Pumpkin Patch Studio</b>.<br />
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Hopefully, the preview was helpful--maybe you already know or maybe you're in a band. There are certainly some great bands milling around town right now who are NOT playing this show, but here's a chance to catch a good lot of them on one special night at one special place. Do it. Adam Mickiewicz would have wanted you to. <br />
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Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-19011357744333225562012-10-28T23:28:00.000-04:002012-10-29T18:36:32.489-04:00Autumn Incoming, Upcoming and the Usual Blah Blah BlahIt's fall and that's a bittersweet time of the year for me--my favorite season but also a time to remember some lost people who too loved fall or left this world in the fall. The leaves are blowing inside (sometimes faster than the customers), the neighborhood critters are seeking warmer hangouts and lots of killer music to sooth the pain and prepare us for the inevitable cold.<br />
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The last month or so has been littered with some killer shows--some bands we watched "grow up" like<b> thee Oh Sees</b> and <b>Ty Segall</b> (but even their growing audiences haven't changed their attidudes, personalities or great music a bit), some who had grown up and left us only to return for a brief moment ( <b>Hot Snakes</b> earliest lineup passed as close as Toronto and let me say i HATE going to shows in Toronto--mainly the drive home, but the 'Snakes brought their a-game the the Horseshoe on this night and were stunningly great even tossing in an old <b>Drive Like Jehu</b> song towards the end), our own production (seed planted by terminal-boredoms Chuck Barrels) of <b>Nobunny, Apache Dropout, Bad Sports</b> and support from 2 of Buffalo's top acts-<b>Mallwalkers</b> and <b>White Whale</b>. Memphis' <b>CHEAP TIME</b> made their third (underappreciated) stop through Buffalo in support of their third lp--the killer-pop of '<b>Wallpaper Music</b>'. <b>Godspeed You! Black Emperor</b> took a decade to put out a new album and pass through town, <br />
I missed the saucy and talented <b>Frankie Rose</b> and attended a wedding while <b>Rocket From The Tombs</b> set Mohawk ablaze (again?!) but perhaps the top of the heap was the Pleasure Leftists playing to firewood stealing/no cover paying Rochester cretins (this one set up by the handsome young Get Mugged Gaffney) in a rented park cabin in an otherwise dark and deserted wooded area of Pittsford, just outside the crotch metro area itself. The <b>Pleasure Leftists</b> bring a dark, brooding and erie brand of british post-punk (ala Joy Division--weak reference point, i know but it's true) with possibly the strongest female vocalist in any band on the planet at this time. Incredible presence and projection from an otherwise humble front-woman leading this awesome quartet out of Cleveland. Probably the best touring band i've seen all year, or at least up there at the top. They have a 12" on Fan Death we occasionally stock--it's absolutely essential and crushes many of our top sellers of similar stock. Look for a new batch of songs on the supercool HOZAC label hopefully by springtime. Take a listen to their track "SUITS" from the self titled 12" and some poor sound quality live footage won't be far.<br />
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So, whats new? Well in anticipation of Indie Black Friday, there have been a plethora (yes, El Guapo i do know what a plethora is and you do, indeed, have a plethora of pinatas.)<br />
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In the last update, a few of the bands mentioned, as well as in the above paragraphing mentioning some significant national tours, have bequeathed upon us brand new albums. <b>Thee Oh Sees 'Putrifiers II', Ty Segall</b>--almost as ridiculously prolific as his pals thee Oh Sees put out a raw, killer 2x 10" <b>'Slaughterhouse'</b> and has since, back to the Drag City label, released some more of his best work in years on the <b>TWINS lp </b>(theres also a 2 track 7" teaser which preceded it) which may not be quite as raw as Slaughterhouse but is full of thick guitar/drum pounders with melodic intentions that almost seems effortless for this young fella. Both Twins and Slaughterhouse may be two completely different and essential beasts--and beasts they are, they leave last years Drag City debut <b>'Goodbye Bread'</b> in the dust. Where Slaughterhouse was for the fans who have been following Segall all along, TWINS will be the record to, not only keep the fanboys and girls happy, but break him into a much wider audience. With the hype behind him and the killer tunes to back it up--expect Segall to be reaching a much wider audience while he continues to do what he was dropped on to this earth to do--produce killer rock and roll music. If he weren't busy enough writing, recording and touring relentlessly, Segall (who toured with Mikal Cronin who played bass in 'the Ty Segall Band', he remains a reoccurring drummer in the cool as shit <b>SIC ALPS </b>who also have recently <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Np8CL5jLLCI/UIfCfnm19vI/AAAAAAAAAvE/NAyzWnt0dkE/s1600/Accelerator_royal_trux.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>released a brand new full length--a self-titled lp. Don't overlook the "underlooked" Sic Alps if yer a fan of the above mentioned artists--they are weirder and won't be filling huge clubs with fratboys trying to crowd surf, but they are no less an essential piece of this puzzle often drawing weirder pop-psychedelia with big chunks of Syd Barrett influences. Their consistency has been puzzling on essential lp's like <b>US EZ</b>--but when they're on, they are ON. The double singles collection is a great starting point, but what i've heard from 2012s Sic Alps is no slouching point (is that a term? it is at 5:42 am). Aw screw it, here's the video for the track "Glyphs". <b>Sic Alps</b> also are on Drag City, the label who recently has offered up a fine reissue of <b>Royal Trux "Accelerator"</b><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Np8CL5jLLCI/UIfCfnm19vI/AAAAAAAAAvE/NAyzWnt0dkE/s1600/Accelerator_royal_trux.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> (1998) and their <b>"untitled"</b> lp's--both in stock right now.<br />
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<i> Sic Alps video taken from Sic Alps lp 2012</i> <br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BfRgx-3IxFQ/UIks04U3y7I/AAAAAAAAAvU/yRlpLlUnoPs/s1600/catpower.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BfRgx-3IxFQ/UIks04U3y7I/AAAAAAAAAvU/yRlpLlUnoPs/s200/catpower.jpg" width="200" /></a>A little late, as this update tends to be--were some key releases from a few upstart bands as well as some real winners from artists we haven't heard anything new from for awhile. <b>Godspeed You! Black Emperor</b> put out their first lp in nealry a decade which is still in stock (barely). From the Matador Group--<b>Cat Power </b>(Chan...meow!!!) has been mulling around 6 years before her highly anticipated <b>SUN</b> lp hit the shelves on the same day as The <b>Xx's 'Coexist</b>'. The Deluxe version of <b>Coexist</b> was delayed and has arrived and in stock along with their self-titled debut which remain at their lowest prices anywhere! Don't be ripped by lazy, big box stores selling "hot new bands for credibility" at laughable prices--well you won't be laughing when you realized you paid $10 more than our list price. That will always be the case as we tend to order direct to label or true independent distributor. <br />
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Often stores will reap the 'cred' of calling themselves INDEPENDENT when they are bringing in inflated priced product from the great satan companies who still don't get it.<br />
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<b>Apache Dropout</b>'s second lp is fitting for Halloween but don't expect campy spookrock--anyone who saw their performance with NOBUNNY knows this upstart band is full-on midwestern weirdo psych-garage stripped dowwners rising from the basements of Lafayette, IN and even into the grimy paws at Pitchfork™ (who also loved them) . By the time their rickety van hit Buffalo, they had a room full of rabid fans complimenting their brilliant set.<br />
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<b>Pinback, Dinosaur Jr</b> (who continue with the original line-up who brought it all back on the stunning FARM lp) both return with their unique, seminal sounds all their own. <br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fFpGnrZlwEk/UIlCBYfSXeI/AAAAAAAAAvs/vyc4GbnjDPQ/s1600/rog37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fFpGnrZlwEk/UIlCBYfSXeI/AAAAAAAAAvs/vyc4GbnjDPQ/s200/rog37.jpg" width="200" /></a>On the locally bred front, most recently, comes a beautiful third lp and 7" single from <b>Roger Bryan/the Orphans</b> (a band loaded with some of Buffalo's ace songwriters/players/bartenders/recording engineers/record collecting dudes) --"37" which is released on the bands own <b>Harvest Sum</b>--an outlet for a band who should probably be on a much larger label to distribute such hard efforts. <br />
On a darker, much more aggressively brutal front comes the ingeniously packaged <b>GAS CHAMBER</b> 7" compliments <b>Warm Bath Label</b>--another pro-quality underground local label run by the paychecks/beer ca return money of it's braintrust. The first <b>Gas Chamber</b> 7" and the longplayer along with an amzingly well shot and recorded<b> RUNNING FOR COVER DVD</b> documenting one of our most well remembered and important hardcore units final two shows. One shot at the ol' Sit-n-Spin (the shop which became Spiral Scratch) and the finale at Kitchen Distribution. Essential and available only here or through <b>Warm Bath Label</b>. <br />
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<b>WATER TORTURE</b> a familiar 2 piece bombastic duo who have really come into their own with this most recent project of just the two of them, have a 7" (acclaimed in many reviews nationally) out that is going to sell out, seasoned veterans <b>OLD GHOSTS</b> (lp & 7") -who happen to be our source for an occasional offering of <b>DEAD HEARTS</b> (reunion show in the works).<br />
cassette label <b>DRUG PARTY</b> continues to offer us their killer releases on cassette format which has been the choice of voice for non-related but no less worthy recent works from reborn songwriter (currently finishing an album backed by the mysterious Magi Chipi) Bill "Tracy Morrow" Nehill (each with individual hand drawn cover art) and <b>Area Denial</b>.<br />
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The Numero Group, outspoken critics of the darker side of Record Store Day, is a fine re-issue label known for unearthing obscure gems (from soul/classic r&b to power pop) and beautiful packaging with great sounding (and looking) records. " <i><a href="http://www.numerogroup.com/catalog_detail.php?uid=01466#" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window">Buttons: From Champaign to Chicago</a> " </i>is 2 lp's worth packed with obscure power pop gems previously only known to rabid collectors with fat wallets. Obviously a regional compilation, the Numero Group is the real deal and this twin set is bringing that out into the open. At a price that seems like a steal, they also prove that labels charging $20 for a bare bones, single lp with half-assed packaging are once again, ripping off the customer or squeezing the retailer. This comp has been largely ignored in the shop since it's arrival and I'm warning you not to pass it by as they were probably pressed in a limited quantity.<br />
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<b>Sugar - Copper Blue</b><br />
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Following the breakup of the legendary hardcore to pop band Husker Du both song writers/vocalists Bob Mould and Grant Hart embarked on solo careers. Meanwhile, bassist Greg Norton continued to sport his fantastic mustache and became a chef leaving music behind. the others weren't finished. A messy breakup it was, Hart struck first with his criminally underrated Intolerance which SST (Huskers label for much of their career) which was recorded all by himself with pointed songs aimed at his former bandmate, drug abuse, etc. Meanwhile, Mould was taking the high road recording a few well received lp's before settling into a "band". When Copper Blue first came out, I recall being blown away and stunned--it's not that the prior solo albums were that bad--this was just so much MORE. What i was craving. Intense was the (attached to this reissue making it a double lp) Beaster 12", some of Moulds angriest, most aggresive songs since the Husker days but not without the trademark melody. Also included are a batch of b-sides and an entire live show. Holy crap. File Under: Easy Listening continues on attaching an extra disc of b-sides and boisterous live material. Essential.<br />
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<b>the Men - Immaculata</b> Prior to the Men gaining notoriety with their last two Sacred Bones releases--they debuted with Immaculata (as a full length) with a limited pressing of 500--which are obviously all gone by now. Thanks to the supercool <b>Deranged Records</b>, this is now available again (along with their 2 latest) just in time for their passing through Buffalo on November 12th. 8 songs of desperate, fuzzed out, riff laden punk/post-punk that is both dreamy and droney--a sign of incredible things to come when Sacred Bones picked them in 2011 for the highly acclaimed "Leave Home" lp, a more aggresive, louder and noisier foray and this years all-over-the-map "Open Up Your Heart". In Stock.<br />
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<b>Monoshock - Walk Into The Fire</b> "A Buried Treasure" (MOJO mag), which <b>Julian Cope</b> declared "a Barbarian Classic" this mid-90's (1995 to be precise) garage-psych opus taps into the <b>Stooges "Funhouse</b>" along with earlier seminal bands names dropped such as <b>Blue Cheer, Hawkwind and Amon Dull II</b> blending into a monstrous double-lp masterwork which has been highly sought after 20 years after it flew--rampaged it's way under the radar of phony grunge rock and other alt.bullshit. Hashtag that. Revered by many of it's hometown bay area bands such as Comets on Fire and the Wooden Shjips as a prime influence, this reissue is beautifully (how that word works its way into a Monoshock write-up is beyond me) with extensive liner notes and a heavy cardboard tip-on gatefold jacket. What else could be expected by the excellent S-S records who probably tossed a download code inside as well. Fans of the heavy psych-punk genre should not miss this one if their lives depend upon it. <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_27CGt8NPgs/UI3P2V_3nZI/AAAAAAAAAw8/luCDI6VWLm0/s1600/maxblock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_27CGt8NPgs/UI3P2V_3nZI/AAAAAAAAAw8/luCDI6VWLm0/s200/maxblock.jpg" width="199" /></a>Of course there's a lot more to mention, but this has taken 3 days to complete and we should let you in on these things before they're gone. Some other notable incoming that I'll talk about more next time is a few Siltbreeze reissues of note: <b>Dead C "Harsh 70's Reality" 2x lp</b> . Originally released in 1992, this was the bands fourth outing, an ambitious double album and with it preceding two well received albums--it had huge shoes to fill.<br />
'People say that rock music died with the passing of Kurt Cobain. But <b>The
Dead C</b> slaughtered it in its sleep with this tremendous set of grinding
thud. It is in every sense the ultimate post-rock album. To hear it is
to understand why one scribe back in the day referred to their sound as
“a garbage truck backing over the abyss.” A legendary release from a
legendary band on a legendary label.'<br />
Then, a world away in Australia was Flying Nun's obscure <b>Max Block "Air Ache In The Belly Of The Leech"</b>. Few ever got their paws on this bands (who soon after became the Renderers) because it never saw official release. Until now, that is in which this long player has pressed it along with some odds and sods for side 2. Says <b>Siltbreeze: "</b><span class="bodytext"><b>the Max Block</b> pushed different boundaries than
other active Christchurch bands at the time; they came out slinging a
brain-splattering goo of art-spaced, Pere-Ubu-seared cerebellum, and
frenetic, Mars-fried medula oblongata." It's quite good stuff as well and is limited to 500 reissued copies. </span><br />
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<b>The Feeling of Love - Dissolve Me</b> This french band first caught me with their second long player, <b>OK Judge Revival</b> -- a Velvetsy influenced (with inspiration from the <b>Fall/Country Teasers</b>) romper of an lp that we were pushing before the fire in the shop. (my copy has charred corners but otherwise no fire-damage) It quickly became a staff favorite and has certainly aged well since it's 2010 release. In that time a 12",<b> Suck/Soul/Porn</b> (2009) seemed like it should be wedged betwixt the 2010 lp and this, the incredible <b>Dissolve Me</b> lp released stateside on <b>Kill Shamen</b>. Saving my favorite record of the lot for last, (<b>Jesus Christ,</b> i forgot to mention <b>the Avengers self-titled</b> classic seeing an official release for the first time, yet bootlegs have been readily available all along-<b>Four Men With Beards</b> has unleashed this. Proper. sorry. back to what i was saying...) <b>Dissolve Me</b> is the best album we (myself included) didn't hear that was released in 2011. Probably one of the best bands we haven't heard of that we would dig, a shift in gears to the synthy/guitar driven follow the dots masterpiece that will catch you right away. Key words overused like psych/synth/guitar/dreamy/droning/garagey (ever so slightly) all finally fit as each song is a new direction so subtle you'll barely notice as it unravels and shifts gears song to song. It's the record I put on and whoever happens to be listening asks "who is this?" It's time everyone discovers this way overlooked band before they <b>DISSOLVE</b>. Their releases are not always long-lasting so grab them while you can. This is fantastic record that is a familiar cat that is all it's own, minimal enough but not aping anything in particular--but a dose of Spacemen 3 if you require a name drop. Getting the sound AND getting the songs right on. What else can I say? Discover this band any way you can. Right now <b>Dissolve Me</b> remains where i set it the day it came in. A+. The best was saved for last this time. <br />
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Thank you for reading, feel free to leave a comment or spread this along. this is our website for now and I hope it's helpful for keeping you aware of what's been coming in and some of the more obscure stuff I know you will dig. <br />
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next update:<br />
Buffalo's Third Annual Decency Rally Preview/Indie Black Friday/More Stock/a peek into our thousands of incoming used records/Our 4 Year Anniversary In-Store Customer Appreciation Party.<br />
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<i>--anchovies </i><br />
<i> 10/28/12</i><br />
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Shame on me...not an update since the chaos/good time that was Record Store Day '12. They even changed the format so i'm not sure how this will turn out, but let's catch up with some new incoming stock and backtrack on a few cool shows we had in the Dungeon.<br />
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First, a cassette only release for Bill "tracy morrow" Nehill--Spiral Scratch's Comeback Playa of the Year. As usual, an emotional, soulful set of some new songs and a few crowd-pleasing oldies. Bill has also returned, full throttle as a Scratcher, a consultant and one of our best pals since day 1. Tapes, tapes, tapes...they are coming out as cheap, throwback ways for bands to quickly unleash their sounds. Even an all-cassette label, Drug Party (whom we've talked about when they first fired up) is probably the most active.<br />
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A bit louder was the raging hardcore of Buffalo's BetterXTimes (whom i happen to dig quite a bit sprouting from a genre i am quite picky with) hosting Clevelands AGES along with Juggernaut and another Ohio touring band called Juggernaut. A fun show that didnt leave the joint stinking of beer and armpits. <br />
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Stay tuned for upcoming events at the Scratch by either liking our non-overbearing facebook page, twitter, <a href="http://buffaloshows.net/">buffaloshows.net</a> . <br />
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Another exciting thing is we actually sorta won something significant--Buffalo's Best Hipster Hangout. A little taken aback at first as such an odd category was created and we ddint know we had been picked until the night of the awards--in BUFFALO SPREE magazine. Look, we're all hipsters in this msuic thing we're all hooked on, so let that not scare you away. You will never run into a room full of beret wearin', thrift store dressed music snobs--we're open to hipsters from all walks of life...including frumpy, down to earth music lovers super stoked to find that Near Mint copy of Deep Purple's Perfect Strangers in the dollar bin to run home and spark one up to. I'm still not sure what makes someone a hipster...if it's an insult or a compliment. Would you rather be a square? I dunno...but if you pass through our doors, you're instantly alright by me (until you piss me off). <br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oIRLY9ADYaY/UERX5zKIwtI/AAAAAAAAAuM/P9xYuq90MC4/s1600/OCSPutrifiers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oIRLY9ADYaY/UERX5zKIwtI/AAAAAAAAAuM/P9xYuq90MC4/s1600/OCSPutrifiers.jpg" /></a>Another bit of exciting news is that we will turn 4 'round Halloween time. Recalling the night fire nearly sunk us (and thanks Rise Above Tattoo guys--the coolest tattoo joint this inkless dork can ever claim), never thought we'd be trudging through another 2 years. Thanks Buffalo, and all visitors who've supported us. Most of all, thank you for your patience. Sometimes it all gets overwhelming and those special orders just cant go out or can't be found and sometimes it was my fault. Sometimes people ordered records only never to return. Often, it was crap we couldnt give away. And since a lot of vinyl is non-returnable, well....it hurt. But with the help of some great friends (you will see them behind the counter from time to time), we are really back on our feet with a vengeance and super excited about some new releases from thee Oh Sees 'Putrifiers II' lp (due in any day now), Ty Segall Band 'Slaughterhouse' 2x 10" (while i don't care for the 10" format, this is a fuckin' killer release in a long line of 'em from Segall and other bands/projects he's been associated like Sic Alps, his recent collaboration with White Fence and Mikal Cronin (Moonhearts) and basically everything he's put out as Ty Segall/Ty Segall Band. Both of these recent releases come from <span style="color: red;">In The Red</span> <span style="color: red;">Records</span>--<a href="http://www.intheredrecords.com/">a label</a> we love and you can trust. It's certainly more prolific than the garage-punk label it started out as back in the early 90s. Recent releases from the Intelligence, Cheap Time and Timmy's Organism attest to that. <br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F46_l3X1B_4/UERnlytLwEI/AAAAAAAAAuc/6sPnwdEqL-E/s1600/japandroidscelebration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F46_l3X1B_4/UERnlytLwEI/AAAAAAAAAuc/6sPnwdEqL-E/s1600/japandroidscelebration.jpg" /></a>New releases from Sigur Ros (a 2xLP and a 10"), Animal Collective, Cat Power, Bukkake Boys, Passion Pit, Fiona Apple, Neon Piss, King Tuff, Fresh & Onlys, Dinosaur Jr., Puffy Areolas, Merchandise, Buttons Comp from Numero Group (the label who had the costanas to call out Record Store Day last year in an interview I probably posted, Royal Trux, Japandroids, Monoshock and more, along with recent locally bred bangers UTAH JAZZ, Water Torture, Hubris (CD only) and killer reissues from STEREOLAB, APHEX TWIN, LEE HALEWOOD, TALK TALK and the recently bootlegged and finally official reissue of primal texas punks DICKS (Kill From The Heart, These People & Peace? 7". <br />
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A new release, the first in 6 years or so, from Cat Power has been lauded in the music press as her best work since the Greatest LP (so we re-stocked it so you could decide). It's street date is 9-5, a rather popular release date for a bunch of new albums...though one of the higher anticipated releases, the XX "coexist" lp has been bumped to late September, so i thought to treat you to a new track from it. ANGELS . <br />
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<object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/_nW5AF0m9Zw/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_nW5AF0m9Zw&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_nW5AF0m9Zw&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>As you probably know, Spiral Scratch Records will be turning 4 and we figured we'd treat you to a cool show that is way too big for our dungeon venue--so Clint welcomed it at his humble Funeral Home in Riverside--NOBUNNY, APACHE DROPOUT, BAD SPORTS supported by our own WHITE WHALE (gruff, but loveable and one of he best in town--the same can be said for...) and MALLWALKERS. We'll have a full-on distro marked way down along with Terminal-Boredom and Feral Kid distros...but make sure to check the bands merch tables first because you can come visit us anytime.<br />
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Lastly, for this overdue update, don't sleep on the massive amounts of killer used stuff ranging from original Buddy Holly lp's to first wave punk, 90's prog metal (every Opeth lp, o.g. pressings and other stuff of that ilk), recent indie, punk and lots of classic rock, deep cuts and prog. our jazz section is bigger than ever, too. So yes, things dipped for awhile, i blame the heat, but we're back on our feet and we're going to be more stocked than we have been in a long time. We have also been selling lots of great, vintage turntables, receivers and even used guitars and basses! <br />
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Though we're sure to miss our flip-flop wearing neighbor named Smook, we're pretty stoked to have a retro-everything (from candy to furniture) opening soon next door in the haunted house of crackheads! A bit of normalcy...if they only knew...but Bald Bill nor I have the heart to scare them off! We wish them the best.<br />
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Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-1933632555582979512012-04-14T18:07:00.008-04:002012-04-21T01:22:53.834-04:00Record Store Day Report!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yvPaao5t3fw/T4n4pHguSGI/AAAAAAAAAtU/3rXJLVXSryY/s1600/rsd12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yvPaao5t3fw/T4n4pHguSGI/AAAAAAAAAtU/3rXJLVXSryY/s320/rsd12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731385386080290914" border="0" /></a>Well...it's upon us once again...the quickly-becoming-a-national-holiday, RECORD STORE DAY. this is a day constructed to help pump some interest (and ca$h) into INDEPENDENT record stores (brought to you by the kind folks at ADA, warner brothers, wea, emi and more...heh).<br /><br />By now you've seen the list. Just be aware that by this, the fifth RSD, there are PLENTY of amazing RSD exclusives that are not on the list, not approved by Record Store day, Inc--but possibly crucial to you as a music fan/collector. Some of these releases are as popular as the ones on the official list. Trouble In Mind will be releasing their annual 4-way split 7" single, for example. Revelation will be re-issuing some classic hardcore records (Farside "rigged" and others) and Matador will be offering exclusives from Sigur Ros, St. Vincent and Mclusky's amazing Do Dallas album--a british powerhouse of an album that any Jesus Lizard, early Touch and Go or Amphetamine Reptile fan outta check out--produced by Albini for extra kick. The band dissolved and members formed Futures of the Left after. I digress. What are we getting?<br />Well...i don't really know everything we're getting (except what I've mentioned so far. Want to know more? There are releases from LCD Soundsystem (12"), Destroyer and more.<br /><br />Wanna see the official list? its right <a href="http://download.recordstoreday.com/free/RSD_2012_RELEASES_WEBSITE.pdf">here</a> . This year we'll be getting more titles than ever...both from that list and those that don't appear on the list. No real list yet, but that will come.<br /><br />Since we're opening at 10 a.m., there will be a coffee station. We will have some of Buffalo's best bands and songwriters in our dungeon. In between, as usual, we'll be slinging some cool records while you shop. We're real excited this year and hope to see you.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yBlFwROQQlg/T5I8xCSS7NI/AAAAAAAAAts/P6iv1PNayIs/s1600/staxbox.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 243px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yBlFwROQQlg/T5I8xCSS7NI/AAAAAAAAAts/P6iv1PNayIs/s320/staxbox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733712088720927954" border="0" /></a>what are we getting? well...let's see. we are normally a top 40 free zone (and thats the way we like it) and that won't change on Record Store Day. anyway, here are some of the goods:<br />Stax Singles Box<br />Tomahawk 3 lp Box<br />Lemuria 7"<br />Luna (2 different reissued lp's)<br />Uncle Tupelo (all 3)<br />Nobunny 7"<br />Sigur Ros 2x lp<br />Mclusky "do dallas" lp (staff favorite!)<br />Deatchcab For Cutie<br />m. ward<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hTrMxt-uGEE/T5I-EKOokiI/AAAAAAAAAt4/5-DGPJX2YUA/s1600/imagejpeg_2_6%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hTrMxt-uGEE/T5I-EKOokiI/AAAAAAAAAt4/5-DGPJX2YUA/s320/imagejpeg_2_6%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733713516782195234" border="0" /></a>Arcade Fire 12"<br />Rainer Maria lp<br />Snapcase "Progression Through Unlearning" lp<br />Pussy Galore (first 7")<br />farside Rigged lp<br />Sensefield lp<br />Poison Idea 'Pick Your King' lp<br />Cursive<br />Destroyer "Rubies"<br />The Cure<br />Devo "Live 1981"<br />Tegan and Sara<br />Trouble In Mind 4-way split (with Mikal Cronin)<br />plenty more rsd, loads of unseen used stock and our biggest backstock ever! <br /><br />Yeah, thats the new shirt--a limited run for the occasion. we also have totes and slipmats with the old design done by mark hatley. all printed, with pride, in the USA by our good pals at ArgyBargy Printing. <br /><br />lastly, but most importantly...the scratch dungeon will host some of our favorite bands and songwriters. starting at 11-ish with bill "tracy morrow" nehill. Also performing is Tony Flaminio, Returners, Matt Smith & the Immediates, White Whale, Brown Sugar and more... <br /><br />i gotta get some sleep so i'm nnot trampled tomorrow, folks. see ya at 10 am! we wont be late--promise!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">4/21/12</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1:22 a.m. e.s.t. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">###<br /></div>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-22120141528331468522012-02-03T04:37:00.005-05:002012-02-05T17:05:08.356-05:00winter (hardly) driving out of town concert calenderthe out of town concert/show calender. ahh, the shows that pass over our market...they are not to be overlooked. though some of these bands will, indeed, hit buffalo (the Spits, for example, will be playing Soundlab in February), here is the winter show listings for the surrounding areas (4 hours driving, maximum) for you to check out. a printed version is always tacked to the bulletin board in the shop. as always, compiled by Chief Consultant and heavy dude-- Chuck "Filthy Rich" Barrels: editor of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.terminal-boredom.com">terminal-boredom. com.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><u><span style="font-size:22.0pt;">OUT OF TOWN SHOW CALENDAR</span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/4 = THE SADIES </b>@<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b>Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/6 = ICED EARTH w/SYMPHONY X </b>@<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b>Phoenix – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/7 = THE KILLS w/JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD </b>@ Kool Haus – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/10 = LADYHAWK w/JULIE DOIRON </b>@ Parts & Labour – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/14 = ENGLISH DOGS w/THE CASUALTIES </b>@ Opera House – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/14 = VERNOICA FALLS w/BRILLIANT COLORS </b>@ The Garrison – Toronto</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/14 = DIE ANTWOORD </b>@ The Phoenix – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/18 = THE QUEERS w/THE ATARIS</b> @ Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/19 = THE QUEERS w/THE ATARIS</b> @ Bugjar – Rochester, NY</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/21 = EVERY TIME I DIE w/TERROR</b> @ Opera House – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/21 = SHARON VAN ETT</b>EN @ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/22 = DROPKICK MURPHYS</b> @ Sound Academy – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/22 = HOAX w/SQRM</b> @ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/23 = CROCODILES </b>@ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/23 = HOAX w/SQRM</b> @ Siesta Nouveaux – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/24 = LES SEXAREENOS</b> @ Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/25 = VILE INTENT w/GAS CHAMBER</b> @ Siesta Nouveaux – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/25 = THE SPITS w/TV GHOST</b> @ Silver Dollar – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">2/27 = JANE’S ADDICTION</b> @ Massey Hall – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/2 = THE WALKMEN</b> @ The Phoenix – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/3 = NOW THAT’S CLASS 5<sup>th</sup> ANNIVERSARY PARTY</b> - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/6 = DEICIDE</b> @ Opera House – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/8 = POLAR BEAR CLUB</b> @ Bugjar – Rochester, NY</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/10 = YOUNG PRISMS</b> @ Drake Hotel – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/14 = BLACK KEYS w/ARCTIC MONKEYS</b> @ Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/14 = HOUNDS OF HATE</b> @ Siesta Nouveaux – Toronto, ON </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/15 = ODDFUTURE</b> @ Sound Academy – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/15 = REV. HORTON HEAT</b> @ Beachland – Cleveland, OH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/15 = DIRTY BEACHES</b> @ Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/21 = TREBLE CHARGER</b> @ The Phoenix – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/22 = ALL PIGS MUST DIE</b> @ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/23 = THE MEN w/ RATIONAL ANIMALS</b> @ Bugjar – Rochester, NY</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/25 = THE WEDDING PRESENT </b>@ Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/25 =</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">MAGNETIX w/X-RAY EYEBALLS</b> @ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/26 = MAGNETIX w/X-RAY EYEBALLS</b> @ Bugjar – Rochester, NY</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/27 = ANDREW WK</b> @ The Phoenix – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/28 = NIGHT BEATS w/TRMRS</b> @ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/29 = OF MONTREAL</b> @ Beachland – Cleveland, OH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/29 = PSYCHEDELIC FURS</b> @ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/30 = MAGNETIC FIELDS </b>@ Sound Academy – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/30 = JUCIFER</b> @ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">3/31 = CURSIVE</b> @ Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/4 = NADA SURF</b> @ Opera House – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/7 = RASPUTINA</b> @ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/8 = THE ENERGY</b> @ Now That’s Class – CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/10 = WYMYNS PRYSYN </b>@ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/12-13 = YUKON BLONDE </b>@ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/13 = HOWLIN RAIN</b> @ Beachland – Cleveland, OH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/14 = LUCERO </b>@ Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/15 = DISAPPEARS </b>@ The Garrison – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/17 = THE ACACIA STRAIN</b> @ The Annex – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/19 = DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE </b>@ Massey Hall – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/21 = RACEBANNON</b> @ Now That’s Class – CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/24 = FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE</b> @ Beachland – Cleveland, OH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">4/28 = URBAN WASTE</b> @ Now That’s Class – CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">5/10-12 = HORRIBLEFEST VII </b>@ Now That’s Class - CleveOH</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">7/19 = BEIRUT</b> @ Sound Academy – Toronto, ON</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.bugjar.com/">www.bugjar.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.leespalace.com/">www.leespalace.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.horseshoetavern.com/">www.horseshoetavern.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nowthatsclass">www.nowthatsclass.net</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.collectiveconcerts.com/">www.collectiveconcerts.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com/">www.beachlandballroom.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.justshows.com/">www.justshows.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p class="MsoNormal">new instocks/week of 2.7.12<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58MTeO4lL48/Ty716RyZWuI/AAAAAAAAAs8/iqQmGgAoXIQ/s1600/Mark-Lanegan-Band-Blues-Funeral-sticker.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 204px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58MTeO4lL48/Ty716RyZWuI/AAAAAAAAAs8/iqQmGgAoXIQ/s320/Mark-Lanegan-Band-Blues-Funeral-sticker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705768159480994530" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Lanegan's (Screaming Trees) first lp since '04 [Bubblegum] is no let down, or let up. Joined by the likes of Greg Dulli and Josh Homme, this anxiously awaited album does not disappoint.</span><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Fucked Up - Year of the Tiger 12"</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mistreaters - 2xlp</span> Those who recall the initial Rust Belt Revolts, they would recall Milwaukees blistering soul infected garage punk's, the Mistreaters. The Mistreaters called in quits a few years back and Kevin, the bassist started a label--the one who put out this double lp set of singles, non-lp-tracks, comp tracks and unreleased gems. Criminally unknown in the mainstream, anyone into wild garage rock would be doing themselves a disservice to not check out the defunct Mistreaters who also have albums on BigNeck, Estrus and now, Dusty Medical.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Horrid Red - Celestial Joy HORRID RED</span> first appeared in 2010, emerging from the ongoing German / Cali Kraut-Punk institution that is TEENAGE PANZERKORPS (est. 2001). While that band is known for its violently propulsive sound, Horrid Red was established to explore the more elegant and arcane aspects of post-punk & pop.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Head On Electric - Sleep Slaughter Sheep - Already rumblings for album of the year, Milwaukee genre crossers dabble in catchy-garage punk, surfy-psych, dreamy numbers and beyond. Never underestimate the powers of Wisconsin.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-nkAylQ_MQ/Ty7651KrxaI/AAAAAAAAAtI/7Nl2qkZw9do/s1600/head_on_electric_main.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-nkAylQ_MQ/Ty7651KrxaI/AAAAAAAAAtI/7Nl2qkZw9do/s320/head_on_electric_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705773649356375458" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Head On Electric - Sleep Slaughter Sheep</span> - Already rumblings for album of the year, Milwaukee genre crossers dabble in catchy-garage punk, surfy-psych, dreamy numbers and beyond. Never underestimate the powers of Wisconsin.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">OCS (Oh Sees) Songs About Death & Dying Vol. 3</span> (early material, reissued 3rd lp in a limited edition of 700 hand numbered copies. Silkscreen covers. Essential for fans of the band.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Poison Idea - Darby Crash Rides Again</span> (2x lp set of early album plus earlier demos, outtakes 7 live. lots of great pictures inside the gatefold.)</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">OM - Live At Jerusalem</span> (reduced price!)</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">IRON LUNG - Sexless/No Sex</span> reissued.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lost Sounds - 7"</span> Their first 7" and some of their strongest tracks, ever. Originally on SolidSex LovieDoll labeland worth 3 figures. Now can be yours for 5 bucks. silkscreened covers, 4 songs.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">restock action:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">pixies-doolittle</p><p class="MsoNormal">the xx - xx</p><p class="MsoNormal">kurt vile-smoke rings for my halo</p><p class="MsoNormal">king khan & bbq show - s/t</p><p class="MsoNormal">t. rex- the slider, tanx</p><p class="MsoNormal">spits - I, II, V</p><p class="MsoNormal">beirut - the rip tide</p><p class="MsoNormal">thou - summit</p><p class="MsoNormal">used section explosion! crass, grateful dead, jacko, red fang (and lots of stoner), james brown, zeppelin, nebula, pink floyd, the datsuns and tons more. incoming rack packed and tons of leftovers from Clutter III flea market. Also, a load of used 7"/45's including over 20 beatles or beatles related 45's. dig,dig,dig.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies 2.5.12 4:27 p.m.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">###<br /></p>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-77964610633054759832012-01-21T14:28:00.008-05:002012-01-22T17:50:29.115-05:00More lists, Buffalo '11 and new instock reportSo a few more lists came trickling in following the last post. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwWgu-otkDQ/TxsTnBLvUnI/AAAAAAAAAsM/PFXyet63GAE/s1600/subject_zine.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwWgu-otkDQ/TxsTnBLvUnI/AAAAAAAAAsM/PFXyet63GAE/s400/subject_zine.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700171314420994674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pat Shanahan</span>...a man who needs no introduction, but will get one anyway. Lead man of the soon-to-be defunct hardcore punk outfit Everything Falls Apart (bunch of records increasing in quality with each release) and tours...some overseas. Also 1/3 of White Whale, a post-punk juggernaut an arguably the best all around band operating in the Queen City at this time. In addition to this and that, Pat publishes SUBJECT zine and #2 just came out and is available at Spiral Scratch or wherever Pat is at that particular time. It's a quick, good read. Interviews with significant bands and released in a timely manner...welcome back print music zines and screw yer blog Anchovies!!!<br />Pat Shanahan's Top 11 records of 2011<br /><br />1. GG King - Esoteric Lore<br />2. Predator - S/T<br />3. Plates - S/T<br />4. Brain F - Sleep Rough<br />5. Puerto Rico Flowers - 7<br />6. Brown Sugar - Sings of Birds and Racism<br />7. Total Control - Henge Beat<br />8. Mind Spiders - S/T<br />9. Shitty Limits - Speculate/Accumulate<br />10. Marked Men - On/The Other Side<br />11. Video - Leather Leather<br />###<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brian Kedzierski</span>. The brains behind on the long running Gold Soundz Radio Program on 91.3 fm WBNY in Buffalo...a staple of indie and beyond music that is never "mailed in" like the Sabres, who he loves so much. Always informative, always a cool listen. One of WBNY's longest running jocks/radio shows. Back in the days when radio was king, your stinky podcast hadnt been invented yet and the local show covered the <span style="font-style: italic;">significant bands</span> of the local scene, Brian was a huge part of that (until some know-nothing clowns ran him out). One of three jocks who uses the turntables. Also, a really nice guy. anyway, here's his list:<br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >I knew I probably acquired<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>the smallest amount of new rock ever, last year. So I was beginning to think I would be unable to get to eleven, but I found a few.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In no particular order:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >The Joy Formidable</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >- “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Big Roar</i>” (Atlantic) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Not paying for my television can sound like an insurmountable bump to most people who love wires cramming things into their lives, but I found a gem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cool TV, which I recently found is now available on cable, comes to me via WNYO’s only digital sub channel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is all music videos, including live performances now included on DVD from bands from the black and white era to today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I was humming Black & Yellow before most people at the mall, and I also found this Welsh band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>“Whirring” was the song I saw a few times, which I u-tubed the band and then saw them in Rochester this past September. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Thee Oh Sees</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Castlemania</i>”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(In The Red)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >By great recommendation from Anchovies, I listened to this band and saw them at the Bug Jar in 2010 (sadly missing them last time around.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Good to know the band didn’t break up, as I originally thought when reading inside this disc John Dwyer recorded all the songs himself (save for two vocals by Brigid Dawson.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Low</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">You May Need A Murderer</i>” DVD</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >This quiet, look into the lives of couple Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker’s lives at home in Duluth, with their two children, Mormon faith, and on tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There are some unplugged snippets of Low songs as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Low</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">C’Mon</i>” (Sub Pop)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Low’s ninth full length, and third for Sub Pop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A mix of their known slo-core style, along some recent bombast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Haunting and solid as ever.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >The Raveonettes</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" ><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Raven In The Grave</i>” (Vice)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Danish duo of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo’s fifth full length recording.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>More of the Raveonettes style that has been heard since <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Lust Lust Lust</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></b>Something that can be performed by two people on stage rather than a full band, less of a stab at charting on Billboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Lyrical material a bit darker on this one though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Sloan</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Double Cross</i>” (Yep Roc)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Halifax, Nova Scotia four-piece’s 10<sup>th</sup> full length in their 20 year history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The one band I have followed the longest. Most likely because they never gave up! I’m not wishing they would, although their 7<sup>th</sup>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Action Pact </i>(a hefty stab by the band at breaking in the US), left me wanting something different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>They came back hard with their 30 song <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Never Hear The End Of It, </i>and now <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The Double Cross</i> has them remembering some good pieces of past work without entirely re-recording past songs.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Men </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >“Talk About Body” </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >(Red/I Am Sound)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Some electronic dance music from Le Tigre member J.D. Samson and company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Some naughty lyrics effecting themes of sexual compromise and LGBT awareness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Slick sounding but would probably work way better with a few rickety synths and sweaty armpits in a living room.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >Dum Dum Girls </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">He Gets Me High</i>” (Sub Pop)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >A four song e.p. follow up to their 2010 debut <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">I Will Be</i>. More of the same style from<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> I Will Be</i> along with a rousing rendition of The Smiths “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" >The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Pixies </b>have not released any new music, but have been on a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Doolittle</i> 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary tour for a couple years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Watching them play the whole album plus b-sides in Rochester this past November was a treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">And the final item, which is actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">number one</i> on the list, is getting engaged to my wonderful lady Jessica, this past spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She has recently started helping out Anchovies with Thee<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Scratch, which makes her all the more desirable!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adam Mayes</span>/ sales guy Cobraside Distro/West Side correspondent</span><br /></span></p><div align="left"> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">1. William Shatner- Seeking Major Tom</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">2. Blood Orange- Coastal Grooves</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">3. Jeff the Brotherhood- We Are the Champions</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">4. J Mascis- Several Shades of Why</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">5. Tom Waits- Bad As Me</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">6. the Oh Sees- Carrion Crawler/the Dream</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">7. Black Lips- Arabia Mountain</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"></span><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">8. Spits- Spits (5th)</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">9. Wooden Shjips- West</span></span></div> <div><span class="yiv2146523032993520119-23112011"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">10. Boots Electric- Honkey Kong</span></span></div></div> <div align="left"> ###<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />So, let that be the final nail in 2011. A great year for music, indeed--and a bad year for you to stop paying attention. Some folks say they don't follow new music but when did any of us "follow along"? We've always had to dig for the jewels. Before the internet, it was strictly the zines and older generations passing down the knowledge. Get a catalog in the mail and read about some band called Husker Du. Now with the internet some think it's easier...but there's just more shit out there, more poorly written reviews and blogs and just too many bands. So maybe it's harder...but you still have us to help you along. Where'd that Moonhearts record go, anyway?<br /><br />Overlooked from the initial "Lists Post", on purpose, was the onslaught of Buffalo bred releases of note from last year. here are a few 12" releases that made their way into Spiral Scratch (if they didnt, we probably didn't get to hear them) and were significant enough to be mentioned herein.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Like a Panther-Rockpile lp</span> This band is an island and that makes for desperation, unique sounds. A true indie band with noisy tendencies that is finally getting some notice in various online music sites, Rockpile is the result of more than a few years of a band making a record for themselves. It's a good one at that and hopefully the world starts to notice, though we told you so the day they were brought in. Oh, Bret used to be in Mockba in case you're keeping score. His lady plays drums and has evolved, over time, into a force on the traps.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brown Sugar - "Sings of Birds and Racism"</span> shit, man...this record was enough to make me hang it up altogether. It's a benchmark kind of record that will be looked back at in years to come. This is hardcore punk the way i've always wanted it to be like around here, but is the exception...and always has been in Buffalo. By the time Brown Sugar made their debut longplayer, they had become more than just a hardcore band...the influences and whatnot had made their way into the songwriting. (For further evidence, seize a copy of the Tropical Disease 7" on Fashionable Idiots (in conjunction with Feral Kid Records) for further weirdness and more-than-by-the-numbers-hardcore. Unreal. A month-long tour shows they mean business. Now just keep it together to make some more records, doo's. This is not just a local band as they are revered nationwide.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VTjKdGUztJk/TxssXK6-b_I/AAAAAAAAAsY/kaFSo9TMP6k/s1600/backpeddlers.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 187px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VTjKdGUztJk/TxssXK6-b_I/AAAAAAAAAsY/kaFSo9TMP6k/s400/backpeddlers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700198529947824114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mark Norris & the Backpeddlers - Songs of Guilt & Revenge </span>- Once upon a time, Mark Norris led the local juggernaut Girlpope--a band most noted for killer live sets, cover sets (Slade sticks out) and a key influence on a garage rock scene that would emerge in their wake. Unfortunately, Girlpope disbanded before their time and years later Norris would make, in my opinion, his best set of recorded songs in his musical career. Backed by some respectable hired guns (and facing tragic circumstances in his life) Songs of Guilt & Revenge transcends so much nationally hyped flavor of the month garbage and once again shows Buffalo how it is done. In my opinion, it's the best thing he's ever done-- Norris' finest hour (or however long it is). A key local release of '11.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E08eszFeLXw/TxsueY_7T-I/AAAAAAAAAsk/tEjj8-BDfas/s1600/hotlights.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 179px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E08eszFeLXw/TxsueY_7T-I/AAAAAAAAAsk/tEjj8-BDfas/s400/hotlights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700200853009027042" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">the Fucking Hotlights - High Society Torture Party</span> Controversial superstars? High Society Torture Partiers? Dirty rock and roll hep cats? You love 'em, you hate 'em--it doesn't matter because Buffalo does need a band (or three) like this. First off, and this is important, this is a great looking record--a fine detail often overlooked by bands laying out their best hand. It sounds good, too. Grimy rock and roll from the AmRep school of noisiness. The live show is certainly a site to behold, but the record puts the songs in a more enjoyable light (unless you've had 12 beers and want the hot-n-handsome Johnny Toohill rolling your ankles while the band calmly delivers the soundtrack to his mental breakdown. I suppose either way, you're getting your moneys worth.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lieutenant - LP</span> Buffalo Hardcore fans have waited a long time for the release of this <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EcHS6zJrD_8/Txs4jHRiqAI/AAAAAAAAAsw/rTBo0z9eMgE/s1600/lieutenantcover_sm-1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EcHS6zJrD_8/Txs4jHRiqAI/AAAAAAAAAsw/rTBo0z9eMgE/s400/lieutenantcover_sm-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700211929266694146" border="0" /></a>bombastic explosion of pure hardcore. They even got together one night and played an overwhelming set to commemorate the occasion. Featuring members of Resist Control (Matto), Gas Chamber (Pat Bolger), Lemuria (Alex Kerns) and local hero/jack of all trades/now ex-pat Eric Ellman–calling this a supergroup would be unfair and corny, yet ultimately true as all of the members are currently in other actively successful bands and 3 out of the 4 run record labels, all of which had a hand in releasing this. Matto’s Peterwalkee label, Bolgers’ Warm Bath Label and Kerns’ Art of the Underground all have their stamp on this slab–limited to 300 copies (100 which are colored). I’d give this one about a month or so to sell out. A snapshot of Buffalo activity right now, though the band is most likely not functioning on a regular basis–this document will be an essential album regardless. Probably sold out at this point, but do yourself a service and keep up on the activities of the labels who released this (all locally based). Peterwalkee, WarmBathLabel and Art of the Underground.<br />That is all for now as far as local bred LP's that passed through the shop in 2011. We are aware other great lp's came out, too. We'll get to those next post, along with the slew of amazing 7"'s and cassette tapes (Mallwalkers tape-only debut, Utah Jazz) and the hardworking labels that produced them.<br /><br />One more thing not to be overlooked is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt Smith</span>'s (HiLo Studio) digital only lp that he made, on his own, in his own studio. If there's justice in 2012, it will find a proper release and these songs will be heard live.<br />Until then, they can be found at : <a href="http://mattsmith1.bandcamp.com/album/immediate-concerns">HERE</a><br />The name of the album is <a href="http://mattsmith1.bandcamp.com/album/immediate-concerns"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Immediate Concerns</span></a> and features 8 killer tracks recorded on the eve of Christmas Eve, 2011. Hopefully physical copies and a backing band (featuring me!) are in the near future. meanwhile, Smith is part of Roger Bryan & the Orphans--who themselves released a critically acclaimed lp in '11 as well.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rational Animals - Bock Rock Parade</span> Technically not "local", these critters from Rochester have come a long way from the first time i saw them bashing on their instruments in a stinky basements to the weed(ing out)-rock punk they have evolved into, mining later-era Black Flag terrain though not aping it--putting their "upstate ny" stamp all over it. I guess you know what i'm getting at. Don't pass by their 7" singles, either...but this lp is a band growing up and dropping out. Too cool to overlook and we went out of our way to make sure these were in stock. Raised by Feral Kid and "matured" (probably use that term loosely) with their debut lp. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. Here are some recent in-stocks:<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheater Slicks - Our Food Is Chaos</span> lp (early works with Alpo from real kids on bass!)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheater Slicks - Guttural Live</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Florence & the Machine - Ceremonia</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cut Copy - Zonoscope</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Electric Wizard - Black Masses</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GG King - Esoteric Lore</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">the Saints - Eternally Yours</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">James Blake</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beach Boys - Smile Sessions </span>lp (restock)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yuck s/t</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Foster the People - Torches</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Culo - Life Is Vile...and So Are We</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Intended Play: $1.98 lp</span> featuring Matador?True panther Sounds artists and unreleased tracks from Fucked Up, Stephen Malkmus, Girls, Ceremony, Cold cave and more. 2 bucks!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Black Keys - El Camino</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nothing People - Smells Like Metal</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mark Lanagen Band - 7" with exclusive b-sides</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat The Factory</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Howler - America Give Up</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Real Estate - s/t</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Total Control - Henge Beat</span> (final copies, out of print until further notice)<br /><br />tons of used stuff, restocks and more in-stocks expected early the week of january 23rd.<br /><br />also new in store are some beautiful, framed silkscreens and posters of the likes of the Who, MGMT, Hendrix, Kiss, Roky Erickson and more. Large full size and smaller sizes...none over $20. we also have a ton of new buttons made locally by Bit Part Buttons.<br /><br />Dig Buffalo's indie record shop. Why shop anywhere else? Why?! Oh, because you like wasting money? Well that's not smart. We always order direct and, at the moment, order exclusively from independent distributors. Oddly enough, it's cheaper that way and we don't deal with corporate vermin. And you pay less and that's really all that matters.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1.21.12</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">5:47 pm</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-17004949629538072802012-01-11T01:39:00.023-05:002012-01-12T02:07:34.888-05:002011...these all go to '11<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YmAMB1zGonM/Tw1nkQsxhHI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Q6K0G_60le0/s1600/goes_to_11.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 464px; height: 126px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YmAMB1zGonM/Tw1nkQsxhHI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Q6K0G_60le0/s400/goes_to_11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696322976349258866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2011. Coulda been a good one for you or a shit one. Either way, you'd have to have had your head buried deeper than a rabbit hole to miss even a handful of the great music that was released last year. It seemed overwhelming at times to even keep up with new stuff that was coming out from all directions. Some would-be classics, perhaps. And what else is there when all is going bad? Music. And regardless of sales graphs and numbers-- '11 was a great year for music. Standout albums, ep's, reissues and even the occasional "fan club release".<br />Speaking for myself, i could't possibly make a complete list as I didnt hear enough stuff to call that a fair, definitive list. It's a chunk of stuff that, as i spend my days behind a counter at Spiral Scratch, listened to repeatedly and was moved by in some form. But what's my opinion worth over any <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqagVQbKNrw/Tw0vAj63AaI/AAAAAAAAApw/g-JrG_PZFVQ/s1600/007-daily-inspirations-118.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqagVQbKNrw/Tw0vAj63AaI/AAAAAAAAApw/g-JrG_PZFVQ/s400/007-daily-inspirations-118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696260790382166434" border="0" /></a>customer or "helper"? So instead of this post being about me--it's about others whose tastes i value as much as my own. Some even more. Never fool yourself about record store workers who sneer at you...they are merely humanoids who chose to work at a record shop (good move, too) over the local convenience store or cubicle hell. Your opinion is as worthy as anyone's (in most cases...but I still don't get the Black Keys, I'll trust they do <span style="font-style: italic;">something</span> for you.) It's more about how important these releases were to us and that we took the time to express ourselves about them via this sloppy blog. We hope you get satisfaction, information and pleasure from, too.<br />2011 ended hard for me but I can find good in it. I did, and i too made a list. Lists spark debate sometimes, they can make you take a second look or totally question someones taste. Best case, they introduce you to something you may have missed. So without further ado, let's check out what Spiral Scratch and our friends found good about 2011. In no particular order...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Caitlin Hogan-Lazar</span><br />part-time employee, (sub)culture expert, soon to be "worlds greatest mom" and Spiral Scratch interior designer/organizer.<br /><br />Best Album: Davila 666 - Tan Bajo<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vO5oFIm7yl0/Tw02iqBhT9I/AAAAAAAAAp8/cRNrkm_42EI/s1600/cagesmohawksmallcolor.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vO5oFIm7yl0/Tw02iqBhT9I/AAAAAAAAAp8/cRNrkm_42EI/s400/cagesmohawksmallcolor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696269072717664210" border="0" /></a><div> tie: Puerto Rico Flowers - s/t<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Best 7": Diarrhea Planet - Aloha</div><div><br /></div><div>Best reissue: John Spencer Blues Explosion - Now I Got Worry</div><div><br /></div><div>Best song: Brain Flannel - Hand's in the Jar</div><div><br /></div><div>Best show: New Pornographers @ Town Ballroom</div><div><br /></div><div>Best new drummer in Plates: Jordan N.</div><div><br /></div><div>Best cover song: Fatal Figures - Combination Pizza Hut Taco Bell (das racist)<br /><br />Best Album Cover - Washed Out - Within And Without<br /><br />Best Flyer- Cages, Sonorous Gale, River of Ichthyosis @ Mohawk<br /><br />Best New Zine - Subject #1 (pat shanahan)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height:19px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height:19px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span>###<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Derek Neuland</span> - part-time employee, consultant, CEO of Bit Part Buttons and general 'sweet dude'. Also, one of the Thirsty Dudes* and zinesmith. A crucial asset to our little shop here. Derek responded swiftly with lists aplenty. Enjoy...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Top 11 Albums:</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Fucked Up - David Comes To Life</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dead Language - s/t</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Lemuria - Pebble</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Pains of Being Pure At Heart- "Belong"</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Joyce Manor - s/t</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Wild Flag - s/t</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Jay Z/Kanye West - Watch The Throne</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Shoppers - Silver Year</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Oathbreaker - Maelstrom</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ke$ha- I Am The Dance Commander + I Command You To Dance:The remix album</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Big Eyes- Hard Life</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">11 Best Live Bands</span></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PR2LM0mlymc/Tw07grpiwiI/AAAAAAAAAqI/VpyWJ3ZKWEM/s1600/neuland1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 216px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PR2LM0mlymc/Tw07grpiwiI/AAAAAAAAAqI/VpyWJ3ZKWEM/s400/neuland1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696274536352367138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Crystal Castles<br />Thou<br />Magrudergrind<br />Big Eyes</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Joyce Manor</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ume</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Procecession</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Lemuria</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Off With Their Heads</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Pleasure Leftists</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;">Screaming Females</span> </span></span><br /><br />###<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anchovies</span> - owner, Spiral Scratch, big jerk and sloppy looking guy living a dream as long as I can while the rest of the world crumbles around me. I also love music, my mom and old lady, and miss a bunch of folks a lot which makes me crabby sometimes. here are some things that made me very happy, in no order at all, in 2011.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ut0R16fpEdg/Tw1iwxguLuI/AAAAAAAAArQ/oNb33OrxVyE/s1600/human-eye-they-came-from-the-sky-lp-2011.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 206px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ut0R16fpEdg/Tw1iwxguLuI/AAAAAAAAArQ/oNb33OrxVyE/s400/human-eye-they-came-from-the-sky-lp-2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696317693757370082" border="0" /></a>11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Human Eye - They Came From The Sky</span><br />Not their first, though most definitely the apex of Timmy Vulgers Human Eye. A bit weird, surrounded by incredible musicians--this may be his crowning achievement so far. Timmys Organism was no slouch either, but TCFTS is a whopper of an album that must be heard.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total Control - Henge Beat</span> - Don't ever let anyone tell you Australia isn't the home of the some of the best rock and roll ever made. You can take the Saints who owned first wave punk and go in all directions. Currently, Eddy Current Suppression Ring have caught the ears of the masses, and with good good reason. Mikey, who plays guitar with the breaking ECSR is also a key cog in this ace aussie outfit. Post-punk, some electronic, some rave up rockers--often herky jerky--Total Control strung it altogether (overshadowing several other great aussie releases) in seemingly effortless, perfection. This is real deal music, folks. Hey, I dug the ICEAGE record but it pales in comparison to this gem. Do not overlook their half of the tour split with thee Oh Sees whom they opened for across the US in 2011. Which leads me to...<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thee OhSees/Total Control/Paul Cary @ Bug Jar, Rochester, New York.</span><br />Ok, i was turned on to the Oh Sees by my pal Richie right about the time peanut Butter Oven was released. Shortly after, the amazing HELP came out and since then I've been preaching curious customers in their direction as best I can. Yes, Dwyer & Co. release an album every few months and they are not always perfect but considering the body of work to excellent quality, thee Oh Sees deserve every accolade they get. The 2011 lp was no slouch at all (both of them!) notwithstanding. Seeing them twice before, by the time this show happened thee Oh Sees had finally caught on way passed the small garage rock set that was the scene they emerged from. A packed house, half traveling from an hour west (that's here) and a body of new fans. My little secret had gone viral. I could have found a million reasons to say i enjoyed the other shows better, but this was the best show i'd seen all year. Adding the awesome Lars Finberg on second drum kit--this band is in peak form, commanding and just a mindfuck of a great performance. Total Control killing it right before (albiet some sound issues) was nearly as potent, but this was thee Oh Sees show and extending jams showcased how "on" this band is. You will NEVER see a show like this in an arena, not even the Town Ballroom. This is how rock and roll was meant to be viewed--and while thee Oh Sees are confined to small clubs, they will probably destroy it every night. My favorite show of the year. Traveling in a car full of cool was just gravy.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brain F = - Sleep Rough</span> - Punk rock with a girl singer. Not my usual cup of tea, but this lady sings/talks in such a unique and effective way (with male vocals responding) while the music is quite raucous, rough and grating. It takes a few listens, I suppose--but probably one of the more unique and killer punk albums in quite some time. the songs become catchy while maintaining a rowdy edginess. The singles are even more raw, but this album flows and evades comparisons.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dayang q-t 50 scooter</span> - nothing non-musical or human <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qwRIcwjyT2U/Tw1XcaG1jhI/AAAAAAAAAqg/rNlcGbUp0AU/s1600/scoots1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 171px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qwRIcwjyT2U/Tw1XcaG1jhI/AAAAAAAAAqg/rNlcGbUp0AU/s400/scoots1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696305249249496594" border="0" /></a>lifted my will to live like the $500 scooter i bought myself towards the end of the summer. Never would i have thought i'd end up on two wheels and speed just ain't my thing, but this scooter (which took some heavy vandalism and bad luck) was my favorite toy/vehicle ( i kinda destroyed the rest anyway). I am a lonley scooter nerd and plan an upgrade in 2012. maybe I'll make a friend who has a scooter and we can start a gang. 800 miles in 3 months. farthest trip: Buffalo to Lewiston and back.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Homostupi</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XbNeKpfw6hU/Tw1HlibvqnI/AAAAAAAAAqU/z-DFN16Fr08/s1600/homofrnt.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XbNeKpfw6hU/Tw1HlibvqnI/AAAAAAAAAqU/z-DFN16Fr08/s400/homofrnt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696287813917452914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">ds -Strawberry Orange Peach Banana</span> lp<br />I almost forgot how this is far and away, my favorite Homostupids release since the first single. It's certainly not for everyone, but it's for me, man. Spinning off was Steves'amazing Pleasure Leftists 12" which is 180 degrees of difference--an outstanding Joy Divison-esque fronted by a killer female vocalist. I'm combining both of these releases into one since I wasted one on a stupid scooter! (ok, yer not stupid...but was it necessary??)<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sex Church - Growing Over</span> A band we were fortunate enough to have booked and decided to have play in our own dungeon. The vibe, lighting and sound were all perfect that night, too. Those lucky enough in attendence saw a truly great band deliver the goods. meanwhile, since the early singles and subsequent 12" from last year, Sex Church is on a steady incline of improvement. Growing Over is yet another cerebral, post-punk, dreamy psych-guitar (and hooks) and effects driven piece of beauty. It was a pleasure to continue being sold out of them and knowing people had caught on to Sex Church without any (criminally unfair) online hype or chatter.<br /><br />11.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Psandwich - Northern Psych</span> - Ron House is back (Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments) and although we never were able to stock this semi-obscurity due to its lack of availability, i'm not sure i listened to a record more than Northern Psych. The man can not only dance, but still belt it out in a love it or hate it cowl. Not every song is great, but the majority are serious winners. Advice: seek this out or i'm going to drive to Columbus Discount headquarters and grab some for stock.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Eddy Current Suppression Ring - So Many Things</span> (double lp singles comp)<br />Spanning the first single, to scarce early versions of early songs to the different side of ECSR (demons demands among other longer, droning jams that are longer and more hypnotic than their typical lp tracks), this comp is really an essential release to one of Planet Earths greatest bands.<br /><br />11. <span style="font-weight: bold;">GG KING - Esoteric Lore</span> - Almost passed me by, one of two shockers that I discovered in the last weeks of 2011. Ex-Carbona, this surpasses my beloved Carbonas (much different) and anything previously heard from GG King (two good singles). But this is just phenomenal. A dark, punk masterwork? Do i speak too soon as I haven't had 12 months to absorb...all I know is I can't stop listening to it and I apologize for not having stocked this. If there are any left, it is on order. Another is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mikal Cronin</span> (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Moonhearts</span>) stunner of a solo album (in stock!) which was sent to me from Buffalo ex-pat (and all around nice guy who works for a distro we like) Matt Byrne. Produced by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ty Segall</span> (and crazy flute by John Dwyer) this is more of a killer pop album with garage rock undercurrents than a garage lp. Some real sweets on this album that truly needs to be heard by garage and indie nerds alike--both will appreciate the talents of Cronin.<br /><br />11. I'm leaving this slot, the final (even though there is no order here) open to those great albums i just didnt spend enough time with--but i know i will and i know i'm digging them already. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitchens Floor</span> (their second?) <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Look Forward To Nothing"</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">the Men "Leave Home"</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pheremoans - "It Still Rankles"</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tyvek "fast metabolism"</span> ok--this is a top 11 but i simply ran out of room, and the vast number of crucial reissues or unearthed stuff like the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saints "Eternally Yours", Poison Idea "Darby Crash plus"</span> 2x lp. Also absent is the onslaught of Buffalo bred music i have purposely left off so I can go into depth in a future post. I'm rambling...let's hear from the the others.<br />###<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andy Czuba</span>. Another consultant, part time counter jockey and straightenr up of all <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v4w_-kbxqUU/Tw1ZzIuQ_uI/AAAAAAAAAqs/XWE2lthQyQs/s1600/czuba.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 177px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v4w_-kbxqUU/Tw1ZzIuQ_uI/AAAAAAAAAqs/XWE2lthQyQs/s400/czuba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696307838743281378" border="0" /></a>things unorganized. A solid dude...but they're all solid, or they wouldn't have keys to the place on their keyrings! Also, a wildman in hardcore band the Strangers.<br /><br />- Encoffination - O Hell, Shine In Thy Whited Sepulchres-<br />-Trap Them -Darker Handcraft<br />- Deafheaven - Roads To Judah<br />- Zola Jesus - Conatus<br />- DJing for the first time<br />- Throwing awesome shows for Trap Them, Gaza,<br />and Weekend Nachos<br />- Seeing Thou and Wolves In The Throne Room in the<br />middle of the woods in Vermont<br />- Rescuing my 3rd cat, Coach Dad<br />-Rescuing a several week old kitten from the outdoors where it would<br />have surely died<br />- Taking up Photography and having photos appear on<br />records and in magazines<br />- New job that I actually don't hate<br />###<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MARISA VIOLET</span><br />Large event co-ordinator, spiritual guidance, Record Store Day counter princess and all things indie rock consultant--this post would be incomplete without the input of our better half. Remember...behind every sloppy, poorly dressed, immature and disoriented man, theres a ...wait a minute. thats not the saying! Lets just get to the list. as with most of these, there is no particular order.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Top Albums</span><br /><br />-Zola Jesus - Conatus<br />-Wild Flag - s/t<br />-Vivian Girls - Share The Joy<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KLi9CtXHVyQ/Tw4CoEWVcOI/AAAAAAAAAsA/4eOD9TV43Yw/s1600/pj-harvey-let-england-shake.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KLi9CtXHVyQ/Tw4CoEWVcOI/AAAAAAAAAsA/4eOD9TV43Yw/s400/pj-harvey-let-england-shake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696493466055700706" border="0" /></a><br />-Real Estate - Days<br />- Atlas Sound - Parallax<br />-Cut Copy - Zonoscope<br />-St. Vincent - Strange Mercy<br />-Bon Iver - s/t<br />-PJ Harvey - Let England Shake<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">live shows</span><br />-Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings/Charles Bradley @ Town Ballroom<br />-Mark Kozelek (solo acoustic) The Mansion House, St. Catherines, Ontario<br />###<br /><br />Chuck Barrels, CEO <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.terminal-boredom.com">Terminal-Boredom.com</a> , co-host of Scratch -n-Sniff Radio, musical mastermind, ultimate Scratch consultant and one of the greatest dudes walking earth. A true man's man (whatever that means). His name is actually Richie. Here is his list.<br /><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">10 RECORDS FROM 2011 YOU SHOULD BUY FROM SPIRAL SCRATCH </p><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">(OR MAKE DAVE ORDER FOR YOU IF THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Disclaimers: listed in no particular order; no local bands included so no one is offended; all products were released in the 2011 calendar year.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1<span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><span style="font: bold 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">HUMAN EYE</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">“They Came From The Sky”</span> LP<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>(Sacred Bones)– I never thought a band could be as cool as Hawkwind, but then again I never thought a mutant like Timmy Vulgar could exist on this worl either. Best record of 2011, whether MRR wants to covert them or not.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">FEEDERZ “Ever Felt Like Killing Your Boss?”</span> LP (Broken) – reissued for the second (third?) time, this is one of the most underrated classic punk LPs from a band that also never really got their due. Sick stuff.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3<span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><span style="font: bold 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">POSION IDEA “Darby Crash Rides Again”</span> LP (TKO) – the earliest recording of PI, 1981-82 demos and a live radio set from ’83. Fantastic sound considering the source material, great liner notes from Jerry A, gatefold with photos, etc…Pig Champion’s guitar never sounded so primal.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span>TV GHOST “Mass Dream”</span> LP (In the Red) – if you saw them kill at Soundlab, you know what I’m talking about. The A-Side of this might be my favorite sequence of songs all year. Weird and scary and punk.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">HOMOSTUPIDS “Strawberry Orange Peach Banana”</span> mini-LP (Fashionable Idiots) – AMERICA’S GREATEST BAND unleash another masterpiece. This one is their ‘Dark Side of the Moon’.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font: bold 7pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">TYVEK “Fast Metabolism”</span> LP (M’Ladys) – the LP they should have released a couple years ago finally sees light as it should have been presented. DIY art-punk of the highest caliber.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">CHEATER SLICKS “Our Food Is Chaos”</span> LP (Almost Ready) – essential early recordings from the masters of misanthropy. </p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">8)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">SEX CHURCH “Growing Over”</span> LP (Load) – if you were transported to another dimension during their performance in the basement of the Scratch like I was, you should already own this. If you missed it, you should immediately buy the best guitar-psych record of the year.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">9<span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><span style="font: bold 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">GG KING “Esoteric Lore”</span> LP (SOD/Rob’s House) – ex-Carbonas frontman puts together a schizophrenic KBD/goth/metal classic.</p> <p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">10) Folded Shirt s/t 12"</span> (Fashionable Idiots) – pure genius. That’s all I can say.</p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">####</p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Last, but not least is the bearded lothario. The man who defies space and time constraints in the name of rock and roll, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.argybargyprinting.com">screen printing </a>, and just being a great man. He hasn't manned the counter in some time due to his busy schedule, but we hope to have him back as soon as he is able. He also runs the wildy prolific Feral Kid Records with the fruits of his labors, nearly single-handedly giving the Buffalo punk scene a voice on vinyl. Somehow, he found time to make a 2011 retrospective list. Read on...</p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Top 11 of '11</div> <div style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:12.0px Helvetica;min-height:14.0px;"><br /></div> <div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Any moron who makes blanket statements saying that no good music comes out anymore is CLEARLY not paying attention or listening to the right records. This year was insane!!!! There are far too many good records, and I won't cheapen any of them by attempting to put a numerical order to these. My top 11 records will be listed in alphabetical order and are my favorite 11 records of any format that came out this year.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:12.0px Helvetica;min-height:14.0px;"><br /></div> <div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">The Beach Boys - SMiLE LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Capitol Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>I'm not gonna spend too much time bothering to talk about this one. What could some chump like me say that hasn't already been said about this record? The sticker on the shrink wrap of SMiLE refers to it as "The Most Anticipated Record In Rock 'N' Roll History". It's the shelved recordings that were to be the followup to Pet Sounds in 1967. What else really needs to be said? I can understand someone's skepticism, but It's actually quite good and a lot darker at times than people seem to think The Beach Boys are capable of. After hearing this record I can certainly see why the recording of it led to some mental breakdowns for Mr. Wilson, or maybe it was that pesky kid next door….who knows? Either way; dark, goofy, catchy, beautiful record.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Brazilian Nuggets Volume 1; Back From the Jungle LP <span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Groovie Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>I am an absolute sucker for compilations such as these. This is the first of a three volume set which i cannot WAIT for the next two to become available. Every aspect of this LP rules; from the killer artwork, to the full color photos in the gatefold, to (most importantly) the music contained within the grooves! The archaeologists at Groovie Records have exhumed a cavalcade of hits here. It spans a pretty diverse realm of tunes from the '60s and '70s in Brazil. Dingy garage gems are intertwined with weirdo psych influenced jams and bizarre rock 'n' roll type tracks which WOULD be some very anthemic songs if they weren't cursed with their obscurity due to the oppressive regime of Brazil at the time. Anyways, this comp rules. Pick it up if you dig any aspect of garage rock, psychedelia, pre-punk weirdness, or have an interest in world music.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Davila 666 - Tan Bajo LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>In The Red Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kf9pz1XLddM/Tw1hOoA0wVI/AAAAAAAAAq4/IudukFVAOEQ/s1600/davila666.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 195px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kf9pz1XLddM/Tw1hOoA0wVI/AAAAAAAAAq4/IudukFVAOEQ/s400/davila666.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696316007580483922" border="0" /></a><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>I had been hearing good things about this band for a while now and snoozed on them for far too long. The snooze button was intentionally hit once again though even after hearing the praise of this LP. I just couldn't get past the godawful cover art of this one. It's terrible! It truly looks like nothing I would ever want to hear. All of that, however, melts away once you actually hear the record. These songs are incredible and will be stuck in your head like the worst radio pop songs….the difference is that these songs are actually GOOD! Be prepared to possibly seem culturally insensitive as you WILL be singing these songs at high volume in the shower even though they may not be in your native tongue. Hopefully any Puerto Ricans within earshot will understand the sheer power of these poppy garage rock gems and not be offended by your poor spanish; misinterpreted and sung at high decibels.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Dead Language - s/t LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Iron Lung Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>This behemoth record has received a good amount of hype since its release, and with good fucking reason! It's unreal! The angriest hardcore record I've heard in a long fucking time! There is NO reason for anyone reading this to not have this record. I mean, come on, its IRON LUNG with local madman Dave Bailey (Gas Chamber, Solutions, Cages….) on bass with the dude from No Comment singing <span style="font:12.0px;">and also has dudes from Walls and Pig Heart Transplant doing other things (not entirely sure who did what so i don't wanna give the wrong info). </span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Death Trap - No Hicks EP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Feral Kid Records / Warm Bath Label</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Alright, I recognize that it may seem a bit screwy that i am putting a record that I released on my Top Records of the Year List. Egomaniacal, huh? Well I don't care! It's THAT GOOD! This record has been in the making since 1984 and only saw the light of day this year (even though the labels on the record say it came out in 2010, it did not). This record deserves ANY sort of excitement that it creates. Death Trap is the missing link between KBD punk and 80's hardcore. How in the world this had gone 27 years without seeing the light of day is the most monumental travesty that I can think of. Having been listening to these songs very regularly for the last number of years while we worked out the specifics of the release, I can honestly say that they do not get old or lose their edge. Truly the best kept secret in punk! Buy this record and bow down to the mighty Death Trap!!</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Group Flex - Flexi 7" Compilation<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Castle Face Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>In 2011 aesthetics cannot be overstated. We live in a time where people don't think they need to buy records because the music is instantly available at their fingertips without spending a cent. Well my friends, this comp is a perfect example of how to break people away from that mindset. It's BEAUTIFUL! This is a steno bound book containing 5 flexi 7"s (and one record pressed on cardboard, yikes) each with a different band on them and cool artwork. You turn to the flexi you want to listen to, put the book on your turntable, and play the whole damn thing! AND it actually sounds really good. This is truly a work of art. Bands include; Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin, The Fresh & Onlys, Barb Wires, and Blasted Canyons and the whole thing is very listenable. Super catchy and memorable tunes by most of the bands.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Human Eye - They Came From The Sky LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Sacred Bones Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Human Eye is another band that I had seen live before being aware of their recorded output. After seeing them for the first time a few years ago, and taking the time necessary to pick my jaw off the floor, I was eventually able to slowly make my way over to the merch table and somehow formulate the words necessary to explain that I wanted to purchase anything they had for sale, though it was probably just a lot of grunting and pointing. Human Eye's records up till now are good, don't get me wrong, but I've always felt that there was something missing. Whatever the hell it was, they FOUND it on this LP. It's INSANE! I don't even know how to begin to review it, its just plain bonkers! To fully experience Human Eye, I must insist that you go out and see them, but this record is the closest that i think they will ever get to capturing the intensity of their live show.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Lieutenant - s/t LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Art of the Underground / Warm Bath Label / Peterwalkee Records<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZG1YUj3eec/Tw1h1Nr943I/AAAAAAAAArE/goOLSpu4lbI/s1600/lieutenantcover_med-300x300.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZG1YUj3eec/Tw1h1Nr943I/AAAAAAAAArE/goOLSpu4lbI/s400/lieutenantcover_med-300x300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696316670528578418" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Roughly seven years ago I was lucky enough to see this bands beginnings at their first Buffalo<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>, NY appearance. It was pretty awesome then, and in 2011 when they played again it was mind-blowing! This LP has been talked about around the area here for a very long time and now that it has finally seen the light of the day I couldn't be happier. Four of the heaviest hitting dudes in the local area really upped the ante with this record. Pissed off fast hardcore punk with killer riffs, heavy drums, and demented vocals. Oh, and that pretty bass outro, FUCK! WELL worth the insanely long wait!</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Organized Sports - "i'm So Proud of Him" LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Bulkhead Records / HIV Town Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>This year i was not only lucky enough to get into this band, but was blessed with seeing them in three different cities; Cleveland, Buffalo, and their hometown Portland, OR. From the first night seeing them i was floored! This is my kinda hardcore, pissed off from start to finish, and incredibly sincere. Super entertaining live, and the record does not disappoint. There is no bullshit on this LP whatsoever. If you like old sounding, pissed off hardcore-punk, you HAFTA like this band.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Rational Animals - Bock Rock Parade LP<span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Katorga Works Records</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Rochester, NY's unwanted bastard child returns with their third release to date, this time with their debut LP - Bock Rock Parade. I am a very biased man when it comes to this band, having put out all of their releases up to this point, but i had nothing to do with any aspect of this record. I can't help but WISH that i did though. It rules so damn hard! The riffs have gotten a bit more complex from the first two EP's and at times almost seem like they could be the song playing as you ride on a carousel. Even with the circus riffs though, the grit on the solos and the anger and desperation coming through on the vocals make this one downright disturbing record. I challenge you to be in a good mood while listening to this, and i mean all of that in the best possible way.</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;">Shoppers - Silver Year LP <span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span>Feeble Minds / Dugged Conscience</div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="margin: 0px; font: bold 12px Helvetica;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>This has been one incredible year for western and central NY bands putting out killer records. Shoppers "Silver Year" LP is no exception to that statement. I've seen this band a handful of times over the last few years, and watching them progress to this has been awesome. Silver Year is a masterpiece. This record is really dark and disturbing in musical and lyrical content. When i got it on cassette before the LP came out, I couldn't stop listening to it. I just let it play over and over and over again feeling that there was still more to grasp from it. I feel like there should be more said about it, but STILL am not able to adequately put it into words. I love this band, and this record. They're becoming a touring machine, so do yourself a favor and find a way to catch them.</div></span></span><div style="font-weight: bold;"> ###<br /><br />Wait, there's more to come...a few customers submitted lists! Without their permission, here they are!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" class="actorName" ft="{"type":35}" href="http://www.facebook.com/jcerretti" hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=9900657"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joshua Cerretti posted:</span></a><span jsid="text" class="commentBody"><br />Good Luck 'Without Hesitation'</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lb5FY3oVnVY/Tw1lL9YcnXI/AAAAAAAAArc/SAT_UMM-beY/s1600/OfficeOfFuturePlans.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lb5FY3oVnVY/Tw1lL9YcnXI/AAAAAAAAArc/SAT_UMM-beY/s400/OfficeOfFuturePlans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696320359823613298" border="0" /></a><br /><span jsid="text" class="commentBody">Office of Future Plans 's/t'<br />Pygmy Lush 'Old Friends'<br />Roll the Tanks 'Broke 'til Midnight'<br />Hawks and Doves 'Year One'<br />Bridge and Tunnel 'Rebuilding Year'<br />Star Fucking Hipsters 'From the Dumpster to the Grave'<br />Elliot Brood 'Days into Years'<br />Scorpios 's/t'<br />Mastodon 'The Hunter'<br />Samiam 'Trips'.<br />I think that's 11.</span><abbr title="Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 9:08am" utime="1324562938"></abbr><br /><br />"Uptown" Bobby Ellis, browser and man about town:<br /><span jsid="text" class="commentBody">Ice Age - 'New Brigade'<br />Real Estate - 'Days'<br />Twin Sister - 'In Heaven'<br />La Sera - 'La Sera'</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s7NoAfSjue0/Tw1lhCJlwVI/AAAAAAAAAro/X-ko4zxtsI0/s1600/the%2Bmen%2Bleave%2Bhome.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 230px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s7NoAfSjue0/Tw1lhCJlwVI/AAAAAAAAAro/X-ko4zxtsI0/s400/the%2Bmen%2Bleave%2Bhome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696320721880727890" border="0" /></a><br /><span jsid="text" class="commentBody">Total Control - 'Henge Beat'<br />Destroyer - 'Kaputt'<br />The Beets - 'Let The Poison Out'<br />Sea Lions - 'Everything You Always Wanted To Know...'<br />Thee Oh Sees - 'Carrion Crawler/The Dream'<br />Pure X - 'Pleasure'<br />Men - 'Leave Home'</span><br /></div><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;"><br /></p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;">Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to write about the records you loved or the good times had in 2011. If you'd like to contribute a top 11 of '11 list, it's not too late. send us an email at spiral scratch records and we'll post it. In the meantime, we'll do our best to re-stock many of these and keep the best of '12 coming in as we can. remember--you are the shareholders and you keep us alive, no multi-millionaire backing here. but we shall grow in the coming year and keep you supllied with the best music available. you can help letting us know just what that is, too.<br /></p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;"><br /></p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;">part 2 forthcoming.</p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">anchovies</p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">1.10.12</p><p class="ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">5:39 a.m.</span><br /></p>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-23255823729374124232011-12-19T02:59:00.004-05:002011-12-22T06:00:37.732-05:00December Report: Car Crash, Holiday Party, Incoming...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zfVV5B3n7rU/Tu8FOfrTHuI/AAAAAAAAApA/IqwCJF-bxMs/s1600/wile_e_coyote.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 435px; height: 176px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zfVV5B3n7rU/Tu8FOfrTHuI/AAAAAAAAApA/IqwCJF-bxMs/s400/wile_e_coyote.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687770600971640546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't hate the holidays...but I sure can't wait until they are over. Everyone above 30 years old has a bad memory (or misty eyed good one) re-ignited during the joyous season of consumption, getting together and eating and/or drinking. I try not to be a winter whiner. Wino, maybe. They don't have to suck (read below about our Holiday Miracle™ Xmas Party at Spiral Scratch '11) and so far, they don't. Quite an accomplishment given the current surroundings. My holiday season received a jolt at he hands of a 100+ year old tree in Kenmore, NY about 5 houses down from Chateau D'Anchovies. (did you know it's an automatic traffic ticket if you strike a tree in kenmore, Ny with your vehicle? well. it is. funfacts!) It was a day like any other...I was running late to open the shop--pre-empting a shower, coffee or splash of water to the face I began the coast to the stop sign in the vehicle I received after my beloved father unexpectedly passed away in 2008. A 2005 Ford Explorer. USMC bumper stickers and various religious items planted inside by my mother which I didn't dare remove.<br /><br />I never particularly cared for 'the truck'--except when i could engage 4 wheel drive and drive through snowbanks with the greatest of ease. But i felt part of the old man in that vehicle with me, which I shamefully let become my office on wheels. It had a particularly annoying feature: a constant beeping until all seatbelts were engaged. I backed out while lighting a cigarette, slammed it in drive and checked the time as I turned to buckle up for safety. How fast was I going? No idea. I was approaching a stop sign. or so I thought. A surreal jolt and the world had turned on its<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8QzdKh9Rug/Tu8DAFiL_KI/AAAAAAAAAo0/v2hp3PUv5oY/s1600/bronco%2Bad.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 262px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8QzdKh9Rug/Tu8DAFiL_KI/AAAAAAAAAo0/v2hp3PUv5oY/s400/bronco%2Bad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687768154412678306" border="0" /></a> side. In addition, I felt my head wet (two streams of headblood) and my side pierced with a sudden pain. I drifted off the road and struck a tree, flipping "the truck" on to it's side. no air bag deployment...just the sound of vehicle fluids pouring from a huge open wound on the right front end. I thought it might blow up as I began crawling through broken glass and trying to salvage a box of my favorite records which was riding shotgun.<br />Fuck it! She's gonna blow while I'm picking up records, trapped inside a vehicle on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Physical Graffitti! Alladin Sane! Perfect copies! Back into the box. Still, nobody had arrived on the scene. I could see a local baby sitter just looking from the safety of her porch as I tried to open a door. None were cooperating. I turned back to gather more cherished items. Well into shock and "what the hell just happened?" mode, I was somewhat clear thinking (for me, anyway) I hoped nothing "sketchy" or even..."illegal" had been left inside that could make the worst situation worse. I checked the usual spots. Clean as a whistle. (what does that even mean? you'd think a whistle would be filled with old spittle and gross shit. I've never thought about it. Idioms. Maybe it's the sound?) "Unlock the door!" i tried, but it wouldnt work. Put the truck in park, more records seperated from broken glass, more blood. Eventually I'm helped out and dusting myself off it sinks in. I'm not hurt enough to not be "up shit creek" (now there's an idiom i GET). I've destroyed the truck. My dad's truck. Now the last time I was in a serious car accident, I was a tiny child of sorts. I don't even remember it. This, my cherry popper. The ugliest sound, a ton of metal and rubber slamming into an immovable object (or, in some cases, another ton of metal and rubber which is movable--but devastating still.)<br />The police arrive, the fire department and eventually a meat wagon crawls to the scene on all fours. Think i'll just take my records and go home for the day. Some guy is helping me carry stuff to my porch before they take it away. It's early afternoon and I'm clearly sober, but if you hit a tree 50 feet from your driveway, you get the drills. the light to the eyes. the sobriety tests, the option to get a free ride to kenmore mercy™ or walk home. i go home, aching and the neighbors still aren't speaking to me. Happy Holidays, neighbor. 3 days later i make sure i haven't popped a lung ( 2 cracked ribs which, in case you are not aware, hurt like a motherfucker /HLMF. (sorry folks).<br /> ###<br /><br />Holiday Miracle at Spiral Scratch (beta) December 17th, 2011<br /><br />An offhanded idea due to lack of holiday party invites blossomed into the first Spiral Scratch Holiday Miracle & Xmas Party! (but...the deals? it said super deals!)<br /><br />Thank you to all who attended the holiday gala in our newly civilized dungeon/storeage & showspace. We were, again, humbled by all who atteneded and hope your time was as good as ours. Though we remained open until passed 1 a.m., it wasnt about records so much as it was hanging out, listening to music, eating, drinking, sulking with good people. And make no mistake, you're all fine folks for walking through those doors. Pictures forthcoming and will be edited into this post.<br /><br />Music supplied by Teo (papa t) Lazar and Anchovies.<br /><br />We hope to do more events like this without a reason in the future, too.<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Incoming:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thee Oh Sees/Total Control split 12"</span> By now, if you read this blog or shop at SS, theres a good chance you are familiar with at least one of these bands. Upstart aussies (featuring Mikey from Eddy Current) Total Control unleashed a whopper of a debut album on an unsupecting public (Henge Beats) while Thee Oh Sees continued to dominate in many ways. remaining consistent at the fever pitch of releases must be a daunting task...but Thee Oh Sees seem to have plenty of gas in the tank. Here are 4 killer tracks from each band who recently toured North America.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CULO - LIFE IS VILE...AND SO ARE WE!</span> (Deranged) Yes you are, Culo...just not Kurt Vile. He has a <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ek25t89eaU8/TvL1yHZ2wAI/AAAAAAAAApM/yoQy7N9Sb64/s1600/culoslider.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 173px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ek25t89eaU8/TvL1yHZ2wAI/AAAAAAAAApM/yoQy7N9Sb64/s400/culoslider.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688879520652115970" border="0" /></a>new 12" out which is the bonus disc of the recently repackaged "Childish Prodigy" LP. Culo have very little in common with the Philly songwriter and I'd imagine not too many people own both albums! This here is a collection of Culo's singles (trendy thing this report). Goddamn. Culo are a spastic, punk-type hardcore band from Chicago. A slew of singles to their credit are gathered here on a fine introductory singles comp. Punk ain't dead, ya big jerks. And if you long for the good ol' days, here's a good band to check out who, while influenced by the past, are just using it as a guide while creating NOW sounding punk rock. <a href="http://www.derangedrecords.com/images/uploads/media/04B_CULO_FINALMASTER.mp3.">Check 'em out HERE (mp3).</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING- So Many Things</span> (Goner) One of three croooooshial [sic] singles comps that were released in December, So Many Things carries you through the very early days of the band (started on a lark by 4 australian record plant employees at a work christmas party back in 2003). Bare bones rock and roll, ECSR have released a slew of singles (most oop and hard to find) and 3 stellar lp's. While members seem to be taking time off to work on other projects, get acquainted with a chronilogical collection featuring a killer pagans cover, the bands tendency to release longer, hypnotic jammers that showcase their live show and chemistry as a band. Shit, I could talk all day about this band...one of my favourites of the last few years. A must own for all fans of the band.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TY SEGALL - SINGLES 2007-2010 </span>(Goner) - I recall, at the advice of consultant/guru Richie "Chuck Barrels" K. of terminal-boredom fame, ordering Segalls debut 12" in the early days of the shop. "This kid is a wunderkind. He's gonna get big." Well, I may often absorb credit for great music barrels turned me on to (but thats the way its supposed to be, anyway) and spreading it to anyone who would listen to me. Many did and in 2011, Ty Segall is pretty big considering the genre, not to mention he has excelled as songwriter in that time. Here, this double album chronologically lays down Segalls rise in both songwriting and fidelity; the early days were killer, yet pretty lo-fi. He loves covering songs and putting his own stamp on them (if you are lucky, you own a killer lp's worth of T-Rex covers aptly titled "Ty Rex") along with ace b-sides (and a sides). Some of his finest moments came off these 7" records over the last few years.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OFFICE OF FUTURE PLANS - s/t</span> (dischord) Featuring DC figurehead J. Robbins, <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rb13GvAQ_PI/TvL9kju6JcI/AAAAAAAAApY/6nldudgvQH8/s1600/officefutureplans.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 191px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rb13GvAQ_PI/TvL9kju6JcI/AAAAAAAAApY/6nldudgvQH8/s400/officefutureplans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688888083831465410" border="0" /></a>this band started off as a one-off live show and ended up as a collaborative band who have recently released their debut album. Good looking men with very little hair, but a fine pedigree. They also have a 7" out, and this should make fans of the band and/or its members (drummer darren zentek was also in kerosene 454). Straight from Dischord Records along with a hefty restock from the labels back catalog, and Helmet's "Strap It On" & "Meantime" and Sonic Youth's "Evol" & "Sister" reissues.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MIKAL CRONIN - s/t</span> Cronin fronts a garage rock band (who kick ass, by the way) called the <span style="font-weight: bold;">MOONHEARTS</span> and while this album was produced by Ty Segall and <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y82EN6MSEQ/TvMCIhW_X1I/AAAAAAAAApk/r_KLG-NYPmo/s1600/cronin.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 184px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y82EN6MSEQ/TvMCIhW_X1I/AAAAAAAAApk/r_KLG-NYPmo/s400/cronin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688893099716075346" border="0" /></a>features wildman John Dwyer (thee Oh Sees) blowing into a flute--this ain't no garage rock record as much as it is a killer rockin' pop album, well produced by Segall. seemingly coming out of nowhere (and suggested to us by Matt Byrne, a buffalo-to-chicago distro sales guy), Cronin has people talking after rave reviews (including an 8.1 poke from Pitchfork) and a buzz from the internet intelligentsia. And that's a good thing when you know the album is gonna hold up, you can't stop listening to it.<br />Another bright spot in the very prolific SanFran garage scene, Cronin tends to lean more towards psychedelic pop, catchy harmonies and sometimes rocking out. But it's an accomplishment for such a young man and top notch album released by the thoroughly awesome 0 label, based out of Chiago and big helpers following our shop fire. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SIGUR ROS - INNI</span> Sigur Ros vinyl has been no easy task to stock, except for the <span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="mw-headline" id="Me.C3.B0_su.C3.B0_.C3.AD_eyrum_vi.C3.B0_spilum_endalaust_.282008.29"><i>"Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust</i></span></span>" <span style="font-size:100%;">lp which you will usually find in stock, it's been hard to obtain. </span>Inni is a 3 lp set detailing the Icelandic post-rockers live show in both audio (3xlp or 2x cd) and visual (dvd) form. With an unbeatable price, we proudly have a few of these to go around--though they were first thought to be limited.<br /><br />other incoming new things of note:<br /><br />Ryan Adams - Ashes & Fire<br />Mark "BBQ" Sultan - Whenever I Want/Whatever I Want (clear)<br />Torche/Part Chimp split 12"<br />the Saints - Eternally Yours (reissue)<br />Kylesa/Victims 7"<br />Waste Management 7"<br />Deafheaven (and a healthy Deathwish™ restock)<br />M83 - Hurry Up We're Dreaming<br />Real Estate - Days<br />Jesus Lizard - Club<br />Guilty Pleasures lp<br />Screeching Weasal - Carnival...<br />Spits - V<br />Brain F<br />Brown Sugar lp/7"<br />White Whale/Mallwalkers split 7"<br />Drug Party cassette series: Dirt Eyes, Utah Jazz, Mallwalkers, Rat Mask<br /><br />plus loads of previously enjoyed product, new Melted Record Bowls, lp+7" sleeves, 45 spindles, and GIFT CERTIFICATES good on anything in the store--including special orders. <br /><br />thanks for reading.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">12.22.11</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">5:47 a.m. </span> <br /><br />and happy birthday to one of the most solid dudes i've been privileged to know since i was 10 days old. J.Zampano turns 41.Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-19369089824662443512011-11-23T15:45:00.001-05:002011-11-24T05:39:27.030-05:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING/INDIE BLACK FRIDAY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmNQ2JDvtNo/Ts4FmGEREWI/AAAAAAAAAoE/yPVp7Y-gNLM/s1600/type-o.jpg"><br /></a><br />2011...the end in site, has been a rough year on many of our firends and family. Somehow,we muster up the power to trapse through the holid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UHS-QNepIIY/Ts1d1UNLXAI/AAAAAAAAAns/GpHwCL8oMjs/s1600/Thanksgiving_grace_1942.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UHS-QNepIIY/Ts1d1UNLXAI/AAAAAAAAAns/GpHwCL8oMjs/s400/Thanksgiving_grace_1942.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678297875722492930" border="0" /></a>ays, which can make tough times even tougher. On the flip, we have a lot to be grateful for here at Spiral Scratch--good friends and support and good records to listen to to. There is no better drug. there is no better relief for what ails ya'.<br />A few nights back i sat pressed up against the soundboard as a packed Bug Jar were blown to bits by thee Oh Sees (and earlier, Total Control--a fantastic band from Australia featuring Mikey from Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and, i felt truly ...umm...happy. No shoves or lack of space by the growing fan base could bring me down. I watched them commandingly deliver, with a healthy addition of Lars from the Intelligence/A-Frames,the best set i've seen maybe all year and seemingly watch them grow up--or get the attention they deserve. I hope they continue to, they've worked hard and are the real deal. I'm thankful i made it, recognized so many Buffalo folk and am still reeling from it. Obviously, we have much more to be grateful for...but I'm just rambling now. Oh, and I'm really not Willie Nelson, Eric.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving (eat whatever it is you eat. then eat more. wake up and eat more cold stuff. lay around. or do whatever it is you do...hopefully it doesnt involve working). Thanks for another great year and may your holidays be as tolerable, even perhaps happy (?!) as they can be. Oh look....<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8kO9wYeor4Y/Ts1hR0GgQ2I/AAAAAAAAAn4/Dx2l7CNrLAk/s1600/black_friday_banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 140px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8kO9wYeor4Y/Ts1hR0GgQ2I/AAAAAAAAAn4/Dx2l7CNrLAk/s400/black_friday_banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678301663855657826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We will be CLOSED Thanksgiving Day and open REGULAR HOURS for INDIE BLACK FRIDAY™. I don't see the reason in waking you earlier on what might be a day off. Relax, we'll be ready for you.<br />In addition to the stuff you probably already know about, expect some cool exclusives from Guided By Voices (limited 7", Matador), Mark Sultan (limited press lp), Reatards (savage young Reatard reissued on scarce clear vinyl) and other great titles that will be going quickly--please check back for updates later today for the finalized complete list) as well as putting out some great used stuff we've been saving for a special day and TONS of incoming stock--new releases and some re-stocks we havent had in in quite some time. Some things you won't find anywhere else.<br /><br />The RSD sanctioned titles include, but may not be limited to:<br /><br />Type O Negative Box Set 6 lp behemoth box including their Roadrunner catalog:<br />(limited to 1000 box sets)<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmNQ2JDvtNo/Ts4FmGEREWI/AAAAAAAAAoE/yPVp7Y-gNLM/s1600/type-o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 515px; height: 165px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmNQ2JDvtNo/Ts4FmGEREWI/AAAAAAAAAoE/yPVp7Y-gNLM/s400/type-o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678482332182450530" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Slow, Deep and Hard </span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> The Origin of the Feces</span> (original "artwork" cover. rarely seen) <span style="font-style: italic;"> Bloody Kisses</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> October Rust</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> World Coming Down</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Life Is Killing Me</span><br />each album features extensive, new liner notes, artwork and at least 6 stickers.<br /><br />Ryan Adams 7" demo tracks/unreleased versions recorded during Ashes & Fire sessions. (limited to 3000 copies, worldwide)<br /><br />Pink Floyd - the Wall singles. Cool looking box containing a full color poster, 3 picture sleeve singles from the lp. (limited to 4000 boxes)<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DpftnEZ082U/Ts4GD3cxxeI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pEKje-d_P9s/s1600/jimmy%2Bcliff.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 128px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DpftnEZ082U/Ts4GD3cxxeI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pEKje-d_P9s/s400/jimmy%2Bcliff.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678482843654800866" border="0" /></a><br />Jimmy Cliff - Sacred Fire 12" Lp (scum stats unknown)<br />.<br />Black Keys - Lonely Boy 12" ep<br />special version, quantities unknown--but <a href="http://vimeo.com/32525484">here's how they cut the record</a> .<br /><br />Iron & Wine - Morning Becomes Eclectic - A 12" along with a bonus cd featuring songs recorded live to air on KCRW fm.<br /><br />Pete Townsend - Quadrophenia Demos, Volume 1 10"<br /><br /><p style="font-style: italic;">The first of two 10" Eps featuring six demos from the Director's Cut re-release of Quadrophenia, produced, authorized and overseen by Pete Townshend. This individually numbered 10" EP and the one scheduled for Record Store Day 2012 provide a unique insight into the creation of this landmark album. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p><span style="font-style: italic;">TRACK LISTING: </span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> "The Real Me (demo)"</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">"Cut My Hair (demo)"</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">"Punk (demo)"</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">"Dirty Jobs (demo)"</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">"Is In In My Head? (demo)"</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">"Anymore (demo)" "</span></p><p>and, while we didn't get everything we asked for...with quantities of top selling major label artists being 3000 or less, it's impossible for everyone to get what they want and not be stuck with crappers that dont sell either! we won't complain, it just makes ya look bad...but check out the sponsers of this "indie black friday"---all corporate giants! we know how you roll, too. someone tell them they are fucking it up for the fans while the flippers rejoice and have titles listed on ebay 2 days before they are to be released (and at super inflated prices). if the past is any indications--don't go nuts if you don't get it on Friday, as many of these releases will become more readily available and/or their inflated values will plummet within a few weeks making it much more affordable. Just a thought from someone learning the hard way. </p><p>lastly, due to severely limited quantities--<span style="font-weight: bold;">we cannot hold anything</span>, so please don't ask. I kinda have a hard time saying "no". This is a first come, first served deal and nobody gets special treatment around here. we're all equal freakshows. Maybe elsewhere, but not here. Normally we would, but it's not fair to everyone else. get to the shop at noon--you'll increase your odds. at least we're not dragging you outta bed at 9 am!<br /></p>-to the "unsanctioned" I.B.F. stuff/sneak peak:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reatards - Teenage Hate/Fuck Elvis</span>. Finally reissued by the awesome folks at Goner Records in Memphis. Clear wax version, which was very limited. primal 90s punk played with real, not forced, emotion and reckless abandon. yes, you were something of a prick, jay...but we miss you and your ever changing music greatly. rip, jeffrey lee lindsay. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mark Sultan (aka BBQ) - Whatever I Want/Whenever I Want</span> (clear vinyl editions)<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DGaY9ouIZ3s/Ts4PkhIDzpI/AAAAAAAAAoo/0pa7e9mCkaA/s1600/ole-973.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 202px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DGaY9ouIZ3s/Ts4PkhIDzpI/AAAAAAAAAoo/0pa7e9mCkaA/s400/ole-973.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678493300202655378" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Guided By Voices - We Won't Apologize For The Human Race 7"</span>. Something tells us these won't be around long. This new offering is special as it features the real GBV once again-Bob with Sprout, Mitch Mitchell, Greg Demos and Kevin Fennell. While i wouldnt expect a Bee Thousand 2.0, this mid-fi pre-lp 7" should perk up some fans who've been with 'em since Propeller came out. Or maybe earlier...that's just when I was first smitten by GBV. <br /><br />Rest assured, we will "cook" up something to save you money on Friday, too. We have beefed up our used and new sections, too. But we are confident we've found a way to give you the best music and the best prices and you won't have to worry about getting trampled to death, elbowed for that last Bieber pic disc remix 8" or whatever else is otherwise awful about the real Black Friday. As a matter of fact, the real crazies will be done by the time we open at noon. ish? no...it'll be noon.<br /><br />a quick look at some non-Indie Black Friday releases that are incoming!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mummies - Tales From The Crypt</span> legend has it this 'import' was to be their SubPop debut--but it wasnt crummy enough sounding and they scrapped it, told SubPop were to stick it and broke up. Real Punk! Their best sounding release, and in 'one reporters opinion', their best record.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sig Ros - Inni</span> A 3x lp withy live dvd direct from XL recordings. Sigur Ros vinyl is no easy task. we've also kept it cheaper than anywhere we searched. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-26wrKSTnQFY/Ts4OlhQJjdI/AAAAAAAAAoc/uU6GJiO_RSc/s1600/voivod.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 187px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-26wrKSTnQFY/Ts4OlhQJjdI/AAAAAAAAAoc/uU6GJiO_RSc/s400/voivod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678492217904827858" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Voivod - To The Death '84 2x lp</span>. The demo and more of their early days finally repressed to wax.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sam Cooke - Live at the Harlem Square Club</span>. Mr. Soul delivers a raw and amazing live set. Pure soul without studio numbing it down, a raucous set for Sam Cooke and essential. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pig Heart Transplant 7"</span> Another noisy blaster from Iron Lung Records.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Double Negative</span> - Hardcore Confusion Volumes One & Two. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Davila 666 - Tan Bajo</span> - The Puerto Rican garage rock locos take a turn for the more soulful on their second, adventurous record. A staff and customer favorite.<br />More restocks from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Atlas Sound, Career Suicide, the Spits, Nothing People, Pheremoans, Pixies, Sonics, Gories</span> and a big box that will probably show up amid the chaos on Friday. phew. <br /><br />Finally, if yer not on our email list (which we use sparingly for special events...not weekly spam), drup us a line at spiralscratchrecords@yahoo and we will add you.<br /><br /><br />see ya soon<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">11.23.11</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4:41 p.m.</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-37183699434464473472011-11-17T01:36:00.009-05:002011-11-17T04:49:17.426-05:00Indie Black Friday...Fall Report...other important stuff<ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fw7cOPE_aG8/TsTYJhYu_PI/AAAAAAAAAng/8tI3vshok6A/s1600/scratch.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 92px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fw7cOPE_aG8/TsTYJhYu_PI/AAAAAAAAAng/8tI3vshok6A/s400/scratch.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675899088486202610" border="0" /></a>A few weeks ago, Buffalo musician Tony Lorenzo was shot and seriously injured while walking in the Elmwood Village. Obviously, the Buffalo music scene was stunned, angered and quickly mobilized benefits to help out Tony and his family during this difficult time. While he may be lucky to be alive, the road ahead will be a challenge for Tony and his family. A good guy that seemingly was liked by all, Tony most recently played in Ritual Quarantine and had been a serious shredder in Sons of Azrael in the past. Shaken Stylus, Inc. quickly organized a successful benefit and keeping an eye on the BuffaloShows.net message board will keep you in the know with future benefit shows. We obviously know the potential generosity of the Buffalo music scene when we had our fire and this is obviously a more serious and personal situation. Remember, a little bit goes a long way when everyone is involved. Let's not forget this senseless act that has turned a family upside down and injured one of our own. We continue to be humbled by the generosity we received in our own time of need--keep it coming, Buffalo. Anyone organizing a benefit show is encouraged to stop by the shop and we will offer up something to be raffled off--a gift certificate or something along those lines. In the meanwhile, you can donate via paypal™ at <a href="http://helpingtony@gmail.com/">helpingtony@gmail.com</a> . Donations go directly to the family. There is also a reward for the spineless prick responsible for the shooting set up by Mayor Brown and the BPD. You can donate to this as well by going to this site: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/rewardfortony@gmail.com">rewardfortony@gmail.com</a> . A 2 day benefit show is happening at Club Infinity January 7-8. For more information, check facebook event <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/244427505613806/">METAL FOR TONY</a>. thanks for reading. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Second Annual Buffalo Decency Rally</span> took place at the Ukranian/Dnipro Center last weekend featuring a ridiculous display of Buffalo Punk, Hardcore, Noise, Dark-Core, Grind and...Cages! If you weren't there, you truly are square. For the second year in a row, amazing silkscreened posters were made to promote the event. If you'd like a piece of history, Mr. Weese dropped off a bunch at the shop. $5 for civilians and free if your band played it (and you dont have one). Incredible artwork on heavy paper listing all the acts that performed.<br />______________________________________________________<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Indie Black Friday</span>. Friday, along with the rest of the usual critters, will take place for a second year at Spiral Scratch. we have placed our order but until we get a definitive list of whats coming, don't want any misinformation on our mighty blog of truth. I.B.F. is the product of the folks behind Record Store Day and features exclusive releases. We can't hold stuff, dont exactly know whats coming yet but we hope for things like Type O Negative box, Iron and Wine "Morning Becomes Electric" lp. Justin Townes Earle "Slippin' and Slidin'", Jimmy Cliff 12", Wilco 10" among them--as well as some "unofficial" releases. We did choose to pass on some $10 7" singles...as that is disgraceful pricing/gouging and I dont want to feed the beast. These often become available after the release date (which we actually follow!) for more reasonable prices. We'll unearth tons of never-seen used vinyl on this day, as well in order to keep things interesting. Record Store Day™ is a great boost to indie record stores but greed, rising prices and flagrant record flipping (often by the stores themselves) are turning it ugly at times. As a result, we are avoiding the overpriced stuff while still participating to the fullest of our abilities.<br /><br />Some new releases in-stock this week<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQtmvlx27iA/TsTEVlWz1nI/AAAAAAAAAmw/KlK1ntXWpuM/s1600/OhSeesCarrion.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQtmvlx27iA/TsTEVlWz1nI/AAAAAAAAAmw/KlK1ntXWpuM/s400/OhSeesCarrion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675877305477748338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">thee Oh Sees</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Carrion Crawler/The Dream LP</span> - Second lp released in 2011 (they've been churning out records at a fever pitch for years now) and this is clearly the better of the two and LOUDER of the two as well. As the band gains much deserved attention from both indie and garage punk camps they are in no way letting up here. Allegedly conceived as two seperate 12" ep's, this long player flows perfectly <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eD-kSaEvD10/TsTEnwrpLJI/AAAAAAAAAm8/mDE3eQeFFC4/s1600/TheeOhSees01.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 170px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eD-kSaEvD10/TsTEnwrpLJI/AAAAAAAAAm8/mDE3eQeFFC4/s400/TheeOhSees01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675877617755565202" border="0" /></a>as it was recorded all at once and displays organ, uptempo numbers and slashing guitar work. here's a sampling taken from a more reputable music website called <a href="http://downloads.pitchforkmedia.com/Thee_Oh_Sees_-_The_Dream.mp3">The Dream</a>. They are on tour with the amazing aussie band <span style="font-weight: bold;">TOTAL CONTROL</span> (members of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eddy Current Suppression Ring</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">UV Race</span>) and <span style="font-weight: bold;">PAUL CARY</span> and will be striking Rochester on November 21. We recently had the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Oh Sees/Total Control 12"</span> tour split but supplies remain very limited. This lp is in stock along with Total Control's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Henge Beat</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Henge Beat</span> is yet another amazing offering from Australia mixing electronic elements with driving post-punk and late 70s UK new wave--yet somehow it comes out a perfect garage punker. On Iron Lung Records, it is among the finest lp's released in 2011 and apparently they steamroll it live. Do NOT pass by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total Control</span> (like Pitchfork™ has). Here's a taste: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9i2u1Z4mT8&feature=related">Carpet Rash from Total Control's Henge Beat lp</a> .<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WOUNDED LION - IVXLCDM LP</span> - If you enter our doors, you know that we have been devotees of In The Red Records since Larry started putting out excellent records over a decade ago. Quality control is tight and we're tickled to see the label getting more exposure and successful. Based in LA along with the label, Wounded Lion present a form of art punk that recalls late 70s LA punks Urinals as well as Wall Of Voodoo, Suburban Lawns. So there is hope for Los Angeles after all? Wounded Lions second album has garnered rave reviews, has the reliable In the Red stamp and employs <span style="font-weight: bold;">the Intelligence</span> main main, ex <span style="font-weight: bold;">A-Frames</span> drummer (and current <span style="font-weight: bold;">Oh See's</span> percussion man) Lars Finberg adding more percussion and slashing telecaster action. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqVyvMC5T34&feature=related">Dig it here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maiAUDgHCX0/TsTNPQNhL-I/AAAAAAAAAnI/SH7sPTxWtAE/s1600/tyvek_fast_metabolism_main.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 217px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maiAUDgHCX0/TsTNPQNhL-I/AAAAAAAAAnI/SH7sPTxWtAE/s400/tyvek_fast_metabolism_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675887092327067618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">TYVEK- Fast Metabolism</span> - "At long last, the vinyl debut of this flawless compilation of TYVEK’s early singles. Long out-of-print, and still in high demand, Fast Metabolism was initially issued as a CDR only release, and quickly caught fire around the world. Hailing from Detroit, and behaving as if Wire had been the world's only hardcore band, Tyvek were (and still are) a much needed adrenalin spike through the breast plate. These songs eventually were released as four very hard to find 7-inches between 2006 and 2008. Issued in an edition of 2,000 copies, with deluxe tip-on jackets, and mastered for precision by TIMOTHY STOLLENWERK, with the vinyl lacquers cut by BOB WESTON, this is a co-production between Brooklyn, New York's M'lady's Records and Portland, Oregon's Water Wing Records."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">YUCK - (Deluxe Version) LP</span> - A nice vinyl reissue of up and coming band YUCK (brought to our attention by a customer), this double lp set features the self titled lp and an entire 12" of singles & b-sides. For a couple bucks more, we figured you'd appreciate the tack on so you can see the progression the band has made in a short time. As written by the fine folks at Revolver/Midheaven, "...This is a confident, wildly ambitious record, but also one which brims over with a ragged warmth and tenderness, tipping its hat at alt music heroes past such as East River Pipe, Dinosaur Jr and Sparklehorse while at the same time retaining a unique identity entirely its own." I just couldn't put it so eloquently as I'm a n00b to YUCK. Come and get 'em, they're moving quickly.<br /><br />Still holding strong in the 7" section:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Double Negative - Hardcore Confusion Volume one & two</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mark Sultan 7"</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">King Khan & BBQ 7"</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Punch 7" (their latest)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Idles ep 7"</span><br /><br />Sorta recent in-stocks/releases<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ZOLA JESUS</span> - Conatus LP (and the 2009 lp, The Spoils)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE WAR ON DRUGS</span> - Slave Ambient lp<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HUMAN EYE</span> - They Came From The Sky lp<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DINOSAUR JR.</span> - first three lp's<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">QUICKSAND</span> - Slip lp (back for a short time)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BOYS NEXT DOOR</span> (Nick Cave's late 70s punk band pre-dating the Birthday Party)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ECHO & the BUNNYMEN</span> - Porcupine, Ocean Rain & BBC RADIO SESSIONS lp's.<br /><br />Our used bin continues to expand daily as we sort through recently acquired collections. Tons of goodies at the lowest prices. Why shop elsewhere? Why pay more? Whats wrong with you?!! They can keep us out of the phonebook and the record show--but they cant keep you from taking advantage of the best, cheapest records around--be it the latest releases or used product. We VPI clean our used records and will soon make that machine available to you! Details to come. (VPI are the ultimate record cleaners...google 'em if yer not aware what the hell i'm talking about.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aA0XhfHAkKE/TsTUtz8lSlI/AAAAAAAAAnU/hb6Sjz1MfLU/s1600/scratch%2Bin%2Bfall.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 459px; height: 415px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aA0XhfHAkKE/TsTUtz8lSlI/AAAAAAAAAnU/hb6Sjz1MfLU/s400/scratch%2Bin%2Bfall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675895313897179730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">11.17.11</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">4:33 a.m.,e.s.t.</span><br /><br /><br />p.s.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Frustrations</span> (Detroit) will be performing an in-store in the SS Dungeon this saturday, 11.21.11. Buffalo's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Final Insult</span> will also be playing as well as Melody (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mayday, Utah Jazz</span>) & Britt (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Final Insult, Utah Jazz</span>)...we hope. We advise you show up, sorta behave by 6 pm as the shows must end around normal closing times.Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-89802067845413755402011-11-01T02:45:00.009-04:002011-11-01T06:07:53.011-04:00Night of the Living Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iUfOlx0GY5k/Tq-5ZR6mPTI/AAAAAAAAAmk/q743DUCtujU/s1600/pumpkins.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 469px; height: 131px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iUfOlx0GY5k/Tq-5ZR6mPTI/AAAAAAAAAmk/q743DUCtujU/s400/pumpkins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669954299839790386" border="0" /></a><br />Halloween has come to a an end, 54/partly sunny is now considered "nice weather" and Spiral Scratch pounded its chest a few times as we stumbled through our 3rd anniversary of survival serving Buffalo and surrounding areas what we truly believe to be the best vinyl records currently available, learning the new needs and desires of our new location and staving off broken windows, vermin, crazy neighbors and some sort of troubled economy. We spend hours searching for the lowest prices so we can easilly provide you with the lowest prices...usually anywhere. I know this, because I check. That goes for the recent influx of great used records that have been coming in at a steady pitch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GgJemgaCnrA/Tq-aAcd15GI/AAAAAAAAAlc/EnmaDO7EEaU/s1600/void_thumb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GgJemgaCnrA/Tq-aAcd15GI/AAAAAAAAAlc/EnmaDO7EEaU/s400/void_thumb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669919788314780770" border="0" /></a>Anyway, let's keep this brief so i can sneak in a few innings on the PS3 before the sun comes up. While there is a healthy batch of new releases and restocked classics (and sorta new releases restocked), the re-issue machine has been chugging out classic stuff--some not exactly "reissue" since it was never released either domestically or at all. The brand new <span style="font-weight: bold;">VOID</span> - Sessions 1981-83 unearths an lp's worth of demos, rarities and odds-n-sods. Up until now, VOID's legend was 16 minutes and 1 side of an lp--the classic <span style="font-weight: bold;">Faith/Void</span> split--a record indie god Bill "SMOG" Callahan proclaimed among his favorite records ever-"especially the Void side".<span style="font-weight: bold;"> VOID</span> (along with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">FAITH</span>) were something of a hardcore punk enigma of sorts, and a great one at that. Until now, known for their incredible blasts of raw punk on a split lp. What took so long to share twice as many tracks to the world? Even the Pitchdorks took notice, giving the album a 7.3. Whatever, it's here for you now and a rather hot item (we got the last 5 copies from Dischord direct while a new batch is pressed up). VOID would later head into a more metal edged direction and broke up as their shows became uncontrollably violent. Before, they recorded an unreleased lp for Touch & Go Records which the band refuses to release.<br />So whilst on the topic of that legendary split lp, <span style="font-weight: bold;">FAITH</span> also was given similar treatment--Subject To Change. the album--again, as with most all Dischord reissues, has been remastered and cut from the original source tapes making for killer sound quality, unearths the bands Subject To Change 12" along with a<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UhJcSPxc_hA/Tq-j_H6m00I/AAAAAAAAAlo/-sVGukRopNw/s1600/the%2BFaith-large.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 263px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UhJcSPxc_hA/Tq-j_H6m00I/AAAAAAAAAlo/-sVGukRopNw/s400/the%2BFaith-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669930760734692162" border="0" /></a>n 11 song demo (many re-recorded for the split lp, which has never gone out of print as in stock as well. More melodic, less chaotic--<span style="font-weight: bold;">the FAITH</span> were a hugely respected band in the DC scene and also have stood the test of time.<br />More Dischord stuff:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lungfish - The Unanimous Hour</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe Lally (solo lp)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Idles - 6 song 7"</span> ep reissue<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rites Of Spring</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Fugazi</span> (celebrate their entire catalog...its all here)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Minor Threat</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dischord</span> has also hooked us up with a local distro who has some big time reissues at the fairest prices we've seen. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Helmet - Strap It On and Meantime</span> lp's. Sonic Youth - Evol & Sister are among the titles we snatched up. More to come in the future.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZij_72_2ho/Tq-kO9tF7JI/AAAAAAAAAl0/lzrXVijcyhU/s1600/Helmet-Meantime-300x300.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZij_72_2ho/Tq-kO9tF7JI/AAAAAAAAAl0/lzrXVijcyhU/s400/Helmet-Meantime-300x300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669931032871562386" border="0" /></a><br />90's vinyl was often an afterthought, a short and half-assed way to appease the band who demanded that it be released on vinyl. Often the quality suffered and the limited runs make the value high. Don't snub a good reissue as the industry has discovered that silver plastic discs grossly overpriced and inferior would not last them long. Helmet, however, was a product of the great Amphetamine Reptile label--one of the great labels of the 90s (a sound often heard today in bands lick Pissed Jeans and early Clockcleaner) and <span style="font-weight: bold;">HELMET</span> (and Melvins, of course) was the band that received the most success, though the label is laden with amazing, cult bands like Hammerhead, Cows, Halo of Flies and more. I've often said the real grunge music of the 90s was coming out of a label in Minnesota, not Seattle. And theirs a reason why the out of print catalog fetches $50 and up per out of print title. This is real deal music that has stood the test of time. Now trust us, we won't steer you wrong.<br /><br />More reissues:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TALK TALK - Laughing Stock</span> (the final, non-commercial critically acclaimed lp available for the first time in the US. Stay tuned as we try to snatch up some imports of the Spirit of Eden lp)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DINOSAUR JR. - self titled, You're Living All Over Me, Bug</span> (due November 1st)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH </span>- So they just put out their 3rd lp, Tess suggested we reload on the first one. So we did. Tess, your copy is in the special order stack.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOW JONES & the INDUSTRIALS - Can't Stand The Midwest 7"</span> one of the greatest, catchy punk rock songs ever laid down. Guaranteed to get a room full of people who've never heard it bopping their heads (and possibly breaking shit).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">COCKSPARRER - Shock Troops</span> - Just too catchy to be a simple oi band, yet too tough to be a power pop band. The best. And this is their best. You're no fun if you cant get down with Cocksparrer. Seriously.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FEEDERZ - Ever Felt Like Killing Your Boss?</span> (complete with grip tape)<br /><br />NEW RELEASES (incomplete list)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ip7ilnoold8/Tq-q_XhoscI/AAAAAAAAAmA/znk8eYan1eY/s1600/zola%2Bjesus%2Bc.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 207px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ip7ilnoold8/Tq-q_XhoscI/AAAAAAAAAmA/znk8eYan1eY/s400/zola%2Bjesus%2Bc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669938461506318786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wolves In The Throne Room - Celestial Lineage</span> 2x lp<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brown Sugar - Colored Flexi</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tom Waits - Bad As Me</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">M83 - Hurry Up We're Dreaming</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Oh Sees/Total Control</span> split US tour lp<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Zola Jesus - Conatus</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Punch - Nothing Lasts 7"</span> ep (lots of semi-recent Deathwish stuff in stock, too)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mean Jeans/Hollywood split 7"</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_VNAkeFJqTQ/Tq-tUNstd3I/AAAAAAAAAmM/lxQTY4kR4_E/s1600/HOLLYWOODMeanJeansc.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 152px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_VNAkeFJqTQ/Tq-tUNstd3I/AAAAAAAAAmM/lxQTY4kR4_E/s400/HOLLYWOODMeanJeansc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669941018668922738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hollywood - Stunts</span> lp (Big Neck Records is seriously back with a vengeance. Aside from recent Buffalo output (White Whale, Fatal Figures 7", check out the new website and upcoming release schedule at www.bigneckrecords.com)<br />Big Neck was born in Buffalo in the late 90s as an outlet for the garage punk scene, expanded worldwide releasing Lost Sounds, Ponys, Mistreaters, Bantam Rooster and more while relocating to Virginia while continuing to churn out great rock and roll. Hopefully you know this already, but just in case...Big Neck is a highly respected, long running indie label distributed by Midheaven/Revolver, Dischord and more.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitchens Floor - Look Forward To Nothing</span> - More aussie stuff we dig so much, we urge you to buy this immediately. Video posted on our facebook™ page as the 'Scratch of the Week'<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spits V</span> - who doesn't love the Spits? The fifth self-titled and they still are a institution of pure fun--ramones, dumb and synth. whats not to love?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">King Khan & BBQ 7"</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mark Sultan (aka BBQ) 7"</span> (lp's on the way)<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wAPpjyrFV28/Tq-yecX8JmI/AAAAAAAAAmY/zx84nXOupGA/s1600/human-eye-they-came-from-the-sky-lp-2011.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 191px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wAPpjyrFV28/Tq-yecX8JmI/AAAAAAAAAmY/zx84nXOupGA/s400/human-eye-they-came-from-the-sky-lp-2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669946691965167202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Human Eye - They Came from The Sky</span> (Timmy Vulgar, the man behind Clone Defects and Timmys Organism) became a folk hero in Buffalo due to his antics at a post-Rust Belt Revolt party. Meanwhile, as Timmy's hair continued to recede, the wildman continued to get more adventurous with his current bands. Influenced by bands like Chrome and such, Human Eye is a must for those who like it a tad on the weirder side, yet without pretense and a love for blazing guitars, synths and some of the best drumming the world doesn't know.<br />More from Sacred Bones: Population 1280, Zola Jesus, Moon Duo, the Men and more. ordered direct.<br /><br />We'll talk more later as it's late and we're expecting some seriously cool orders in the coming days. I'll do my best to keep the blog back up and running, too.<br /><br />A HUGE thank you goes out to Malik, Stokes, and Shaken Stylus for their hard work with the Population 1280 "3rd anniversary show" (and to the Fatal Figures and especially White Whale for "falling on the grenade". The support is appreciated. A week later, the shop hosted Sex Church (the lp is currently sold out, but one of the coolest indie bands going right now) and we thank them for playing, Mugsy for collecting dough, the counter ladies-'risa & sam, free useage of the pa (again), Sex Church for playing and all who attended and bought stuff...it was a great night all around. We're still learning the ropes, how things are done, and how to deal with jealous jerks while maintaining class...its been a bumpy ride at times and all the help is appreciated. ArgyBargy Printing (Biff), Bit Part Buttons (Neuland)--Team Scratch for helping fill the schedule (yes, you know who you are) and YOU for reading this self indulgent shit and supporting our little shop.<br /><br />More later.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">10/31/11 - 11/1/11 (whoa)</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-79002012011473270892011-07-24T13:33:00.008-04:002011-07-24T16:20:59.058-04:00Blagged and Blogged. (slight return)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8PVjWcqTqE/TixYAHR1n-I/AAAAAAAAAk0/DF3t2XrhOR0/s1600/prf_7_main.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8PVjWcqTqE/TixYAHR1n-I/AAAAAAAAAk0/DF3t2XrhOR0/s400/prf_7_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632973992910757858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Where have we been? Lazy, busy, sweating....basically doing thangs. but the blog is our main source of information without you actually coming into the store (which, of course, i highly suggest). The recent influx of quality used lp's and 7"'s has been staggering. Titles by Love, Minor Threat, Judge, the Doors, Hendrix, Coleman Hawkins, Lightning Bolt, baroness, the Kinks, Modest Mouse, jawbreaker just tip the...iceberg?<br /><br />Meanwhile, we've been doing our damndest to keep up with a load of cool new releases while making sure to keep things affordable. Pressing prices rise, but we can guarantee you wont find new vinyl cheaper! if you do, let us know. We're also pretty sure you won't find the latest PUERTO RICO FLOWERS "7" 12 inch anywhere else around town. And if yer not hip to this puppy...it's Jon Sharkey III (ex-Clockcleaner) delving deep into dark, new wave territory. If you were lucky enough to snatch up a copy of Clockcleaners posthumous "Auf Wierdershen" 12", it's a perfect progression...though many kilometers away from the early, heavy thud of earlier Clockcleaner releases. A surprise hot item for us, we'll have more in the week of July 24th. With that order comes re-stocks of the first three EYEHATEGOD albums, reissued in gatefold double albums and painfully limited. Let us quickly mention the Castle Face "Group Flex" bound five-flexi disc book featuring exclusives from OhSees, Ty Segall and more bay area greatness. These can be found under the counter, are not cheap and are a great investment if you catch my drift. More on the flexi-disc front, we still have Gas Chamber (buffalo/nyc) flexi's, an absolutely beautiful multi-colored flexi from our own Brown Sugar (feral kid) and a NSFW cardboard "flexi" from Les DEMONIAQUES--dee dee dum dum girl & the band Tamaryn. Super limited JAMC cover.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fsua_tFUh8I/TixhS4ZeUtI/AAAAAAAAAk8/DPR2-nbLWdk/s1600/iceage-new-brigade-lp.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fsua_tFUh8I/TixhS4ZeUtI/AAAAAAAAAk8/DPR2-nbLWdk/s400/iceage-new-brigade-lp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632984210938417874" border="0" /></a><br />ICEAGE - New Brigade We here at Spiral Scratch tend to be skeptical of the outta control internet hype machine--tastemakers who often have little...taste. However, this explosive post-punk masterpiece created by Danish teens lives up to the talk. It's a post-punk album with touches of hardcore (you wont hear any breakdowns or screams) and glorious british new wave, though it apes nobody. It'll probably hold it's weight years from now, too.<br /><br />new in-stock:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EYEHATEGOD</span>- Dopesick, Take As Needed For Pain, In the Name Of Suffering. all packaged nicely in gatefolds, all double albums and if its like last time, they wont stick around long.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Davila 666 Tan Bajo</span> -Puerto Rican sensation takes things away from the garage and blows away their debut. One of the great albums to come out this year (along with<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Pheremoans and Sex Church</span>, who will be playing here in October). All songs en espanol, but you'll be singing along regardless. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crystal Stilts </span>- 2nd album from nyc unit.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">My Morning Jacket Circuital 2x lp</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Guitar Wolf - SpaceBattleshipLove</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zrRV_mvdj0/TixlVhElGdI/AAAAAAAAAlE/BFXR0pvqXUw/s1600/backpeddlers.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 272px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zrRV_mvdj0/TixlVhElGdI/AAAAAAAAAlE/BFXR0pvqXUw/s400/backpeddlers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632988654262884818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dead Language - s/t lp</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Backpeddlers- Songs of Guilt & Revenge</span> - While Norris may best be recalled as the leader of GIRLPOPE, this may be his finest work on record to date. Most likely overlooked, this album blew me away on first and subsequent listens and had the right sound that Girlpope managed to capture ,live, but not on record. Here is a work that displays Norris' talents with the right amount of punch and sonic "oomph" to put all the pieces together. The songwriting is top notch, too. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bon Iver - self titled</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blitzen Trapper-Destroyer of the Void</span> 2x lp<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reatards - Teenage Hate 2x lp</span> - The earliest days of Jay Reatard resulted in some of the rawest, purest punk rock of the 90s. Harder than most hardcore, realer than most anything coming out at the time. No rules. Essential listening, with a complete extra disc of unreleased, early material. Long out of print, Goner Records has brought it back.<br />An order direct to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Deathwish</span> has brought us new material from <span style="font-weight: bold;">OATHBREAKER</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">108</span> along with crucial reissues from <span style="font-weight: bold;">INTEGRITY, CONVERGE, REIGN SUPREME</span> and more.<br /><br />Deep Six Records has reissued a<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Brutal Truth/Spazz</span> 7". In Stock.<br /><br />more Buffalo bred LP's!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LIKE A PANTHER- ROCKPILE</span> -Brett, ex-Mockba guitar slinger, and his wife Cindy formed Like A Panther quite some time ago. In that time, the band has come miles. Wisely, they took their time before rushing into a release, but the band is certainly ready for ROCKPILE. The kind of indie that is subdued yet feels it's on the verge of explosion (or implosion) at any given time. Quiet vocals that creep under the music, this is an under appreciated band for sure. The good part is they aint letting that hold them back and have unleashed a self-assured and GOOD album.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FUCKING HOTLIGHTS LP</span> (currently sold out) we expect more of these soon. A sonic assault from a handsome bunch. Incredible cover art belies this explosive slab of wax.<br />more local talk on the next update. Don't forget Emcee MD's debut rap exploration CD with autographed poster and strap-on power glove.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N6xkg4uChdk/Tix1rkivaoI/AAAAAAAAAlM/qX4FC4SwwjM/s1600/TySegallLiveAisle500.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N6xkg4uChdk/Tix1rkivaoI/AAAAAAAAAlM/qX4FC4SwwjM/s400/TySegallLiveAisle500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633006625337862786" border="0" /></a>In additiony Segall's latest lp on Drag City--Goodbye Bread (possibly his best to date), we have unearthed the somewhat rare Ty Segall band- Live in Aisle 5 lp, a high quality live set performed with full band. A re-issue of his debut lp and a recent 7" also are in stock. Segall appeals to the garage rock set as much as he does the indie crowd which speaks a bit about whats on these records...great fuckin' songs! We've been on the bandwagon since day 1 (thanks, richie) and the consensus is he gets better with each release, though all are essential if yer a fan. If yer not--what are you waiting for? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TONES ON TAIL</span> - Weird Pop A very nice collection of the post-Bauhaus trio that is so much more than the Club Hit "Go" might have you believing. Theres the original version of "Performance" on here, along with the bands best remembered tracks. <br /><br />Attention <span style="font-weight: bold;">FUCKED UP</span> fans. Of course you own their latest, critically lauded 2x lp "David Comes To Life" by now, and you probably love it. But if you missed the pre-order, we have ALL of the limited companion 7"'s that came with it in stock right now. Like so many other labels, we order direct with our friends at matador to bring you the lowest prices possible from anyone in the Matador Group--which includes 4AD, XL Recordings and Beggars Banquet. All have some interesting releases due out in August, so stay tuned. And remember to follow us on facebook for up to the minute reports and incoming.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Reissue Stuff:<br />Flower Travellin' Band-Satori Japanese heavy duty psych-rock pressed on 180 grams.<br /><br />Lots more on the way this week, so stay tuned. Latch on and follow this thing! Tell your friends!<br /><br />We know its been a tad warm and uncomfortable, but we thank you for your continued support. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">anchovies</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">7.24.11</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4:18 p.m. e.s.t.</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-31913315489703822442011-04-16T01:31:00.001-04:002011-04-16T01:33:23.142-04:001:31 a.m., april 16th 2011i think we're about ready. our biggest yet. <br /><br /><br />i'm going to try to sleep now. see you critters in the morning. <br /><br /><br />if i don't get rolled on the way to the car...<br /><br /><br /><br />no running.<br /><br />no pushing.<br /><br />no STEALING.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />1:32 a.m.<br />4.16.11</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-32548169105140545952011-04-12T02:22:00.011-04:002011-04-14T01:44:13.705-04:00Record Store Day Update III: the Final ConflictJust a few days away...and if we can somehow keep up this weather, things could turn really nice.<br /><br />The boxes have begun to arrive, as has the bad news (several titles delayed until next week)--but thats just another reason to come visit. <br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 10 A.M. we will be inside, but you wont...until 10 a.m. :)<br /><br />and just a few <span style="font-weight:bold;">groundrules</span> in place, as we have since we started taking part in 2009--one RSD exclusive per customer. No exceptions, and no holds. We've got some cool stuff coming in above and beyond the "official" Record Store day sanctioned releases.<br /><br />The Oh Sees have quickly became one of our customers' favorites--the extremely prolific John Dwyer led band who straddles the line between garage punk, psych, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ozp38jjDE88/TaQDP3AhR6I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/AjbQgnHPIZw/s1600/OhSeesSingles.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 201px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ozp38jjDE88/TaQDP3AhR6I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/AjbQgnHPIZw/s400/OhSeesSingles.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594600208100050850" /></a>dreamy summertime pop that breezes softly and uptempo rock and roll (with vocal help from Bridged Dawson that provides an unmistakable harmony with the hyperactive--yet sometimes tame Dwyer). prolific is actually a bit of an understatement for thee Oh Sees who have released about 5-6 lp's since we've opened our doors. in addition, trying to keep up with that and their singles is quite the chore. This sorta-Record Store day Release should lighten the search for fans--thee Oh sees Singles Collection : Volume One & Two. Opaque Red and solid green records and, of course, painfully limited. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBwDbr4ivoA/TaQFAgwjmXI/AAAAAAAAAkY/uQQIztQidb4/s1600/perm-puffy-purling.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBwDbr4ivoA/TaQFAgwjmXI/AAAAAAAAAkY/uQQIztQidb4/s400/perm-puffy-purling.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594602143452731762" /></a>Another interesting one that you wont find on the .pdf comes to us from Permanent Records in Chicago. A split 12" limited to a mere 750 copies featuring Toledo noise creepers PUFFY AREOLAS and the twisted guitarist from the amazing BIRDS OF MAYA, PURLING HISS. Released on a special "deep groove" 12" slab (providing extra loudness--it's all about the deepness of the grooves, not the grams of vinyl). One track each--both around 8 minutes long. Although these have been delayed direct from Permanent--we still managed to score copies from a nice distributor. Confusing, but who cares...as long as you have a shot at the lp. Of course, we'll have more when they run out in the coming days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-joPRVIhNqN0/TaQizFoAd0I/AAAAAAAAAkg/50LQqlW9J4o/s1600/troublersd7.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 358px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-joPRVIhNqN0/TaQizFoAd0I/AAAAAAAAAkg/50LQqlW9J4o/s400/troublersd7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594634898179651394"/></a> Trouble In Mind, another supercool Chicago label has offered up a 4-way 7" for Record Store Day--featuring our beloved Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Jack Oblivion, Mean Jeans and one more putting their spin on a wide array of cover songs--all exclusive tracks that will not and do not appear anywhere else. <br /><br />arrivals:<br />Black Angels<br />Vivian Girls 7"<br />Superchunk "Strings" lp<br />Antony & the Johnsons<br />Discordance Axis<br />Deerhoof/XiuXiu 12"<br />Revelation Reissue 7"'s (en route)<br />Mates of State<br />OFF!<br />Rise Against 7"<br />Wild Flag 7"<br />Gold Panda <br />Of Montreal<br />awaiting:<br />Fucked Up lp<br />New Pornographers 7"<br />Deerhunter 7"<br />and a rather large box of titles....too many to list. will update when they arrive.<br />there are also lots of cool restocks coming with these orders--Bill Callahan, Kurt Vile, Clockcleaner, Wipers, Low, Stooges, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mogwai, Subhumans, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Bob & Gene (classic Buffalo soul!), Black Keys, Black Lips, Black Flag and Black Time. Sorry, no Black 47 or Black Uhuru on the horizon...<br /><br />**quick manifesto**<br />to help you all who read this better understand why i don't list all the "stuff we're gettin'" is a complicated one. i'm not being lazy...i just don't know what will come regardless of what we ordered. even this late in the game. the game is a little bit sketchy at times and it's not as simple as "placing an order", rather...you put in for a limited piece and hopefully you spent enough money with that distributor for them to "hook you up". We're a small store, a mom & pop...and we live week to week like most of the rest of you out there. It's a shame such a fun day can get so sketchy (and weird) behind the scenes, but that's my problem! Not yours! We're pulling out all the stops to make this our best Record Store Day ever! And make no mistake, Record Store Day, in the end, is a fantastic thing for the shops, the fans and everyone involved. We just wish they'd make more of the records! With all the cool stuff happening inside the shop, LLoyds Taco Truck will be parked right outside for you to maul foodstuffs. And don't be afraid to stop in before...we've got some cool stuff in-stock and heading to the used crates already. we are NOT holding back anything at this point, it's ging out as fast as we can price it! **end manifesto**<br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">IN-STORE PERFORMANCE LINE-UP </span> (set times and performers are subject to change!)<br /><br />11:30-12:15 Matt Smith (of the Orphans)<br />12:30-1:15 Tony Flaminio(of the Failures Union) <br />1:30 -2:00 Mark Costantino (of Fences Make Good Neighbors)<br />4:00-4:30 White Whale<br />5:00-5:30 Mallwalkers<br /><br />stay tuned for up to the minute updates here, on facebook, twitter and if im really bored (doubtful), myspace!<br /><br /><br />i'm a wreck; a human mess! i do it all for you!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />4.12.11</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-25229830248923036512011-03-27T23:53:00.010-04:002011-03-28T16:03:17.011-04:00RECORD STORE DAY UPDATE : Part Two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zjH9HwU9I7c/TZBVNXt5PyI/AAAAAAAAAkA/Q7Min1PIHEE/s1600/RSD2011versionsDATE1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 119px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zjH9HwU9I7c/TZBVNXt5PyI/AAAAAAAAAkA/Q7Min1PIHEE/s320/RSD2011versionsDATE1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589060825759956770" /></a><br /><br />Be prepared for an earlier opening time and some musical acts--some of the finest in town as a matter of fact. Tony Flaminio (Failures Union), White Whale, Treetop, Mark "Mark" Costantino (Fences make Good Neighbors/ex-Exit Strategy) are just a few of the confirmed acts who will be playing our dollar bin dungeon. And like an easter egg hunt--ever stack is worth a flip. We have become a bit more liberal with our buck specials as space limitations demand. No more gouged out Streisand turds...but maybe a mint copy of the first Cars album ain't such a bad way to blow a dollar bill. Just an example. <br /><br />So you want lists? Here's a few titles we've ordered for ya:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bad Brains - Pay To Cum 7"</span> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Beach Boys</span> (78 rpm?!) <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Angels - Phosgene Nightmare 10"</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blitzen Trapper<br />Big Star - Third</span> (test press edition)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Antony & the Johnsons - Swanlights</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Puffy Areolas/Purling Hiss split<br />Boris - Attention Please<br />Discordance Axis - The Inalienable Dreamless</span> lp<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Eddy Current/Mean Jeans/Jack Oblivian/Wrong Words</span> 7" (SXSW/RSD only)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rise Against - Join the Ranks</span> 7"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gold Panda - Marriage</span> 12"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Angels - Another Nice Pair</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Quicksand s/t</span> 7"(opaque blue)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Burn</span> 7" s/t (opaque yellow)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Youth of Today</span> s/t 7" (opaque red)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Elliott</span> (gray vinyl) lp<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mates of State</span> - Team Boo 12"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Boris</span> - Heavy Rocks<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OFF!</span> - Live @ Generation 7"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Superchunk - Heres Were The Strings Come In</span> lp/7" (hmmm)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Owen</span> - O, Evelyn<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ryan Adams & the Cardinals</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Plates</span> - Garth Butcher ep (white vinyl with black specks)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vivian Girls</span> 7"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kill Rock Stars</span> compilation<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Busdriver</span> - ATM 12"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Of Montreal</span> - Past Is A Grotesque Animal 12"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">New Pornographers</span> 7" (unreleased track)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fucked Up</span> (as V/A) - Town Comp LP (<span style="font-style:italic;">an entire lp of outtakes from their forthcoming album due out in june! A cool back story to this one, which will be released in an interesting concept form--but we'll let you discover the story on your own! Super limited.</span>) <br />*check for super-marked down Fucked Up albums direct from Matador in the shop now! <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Deerhunter</span> 7"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Market Baby</span> - Potential Suicide 7"(classic Killed By Death tracks and more, recorded by the legendary Skip Groff at Inner Ear and boasting 2 never before released tracks)super limited and essential DC hardcore punk. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">the Frustrators Griller</span> (red vinyl)7" featuring mike dirnt of some other band...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Touche Amore</span> ...To The Beat of a Dead Horse lp<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Flaming Lips</span> (you know the deal...)<br /><br />ok...if i keep going, there will be no part 3! This year, Record Store Day has really exploded. Over 250 "official and exclusive releases" and the smaller indies are getting in on the act, too. So add that to the 250 and things are officially 'off the proverbial hook'. we happen to find that in many cases, these smaller labels releases are the TRUE exciting items and we tried to snatch as many as we could. these are the records with the songs you won't find anywhere else.<br /><br /> Of course, the standards were focused on too...but there is more to Spiral Scratch Record Store Day 2011 than these exclusive slabs from some killer bands, and the live in-stores. Expect special giveaways, NEW Spiral Scratch t-shirts! Canvas Record Tote Bags (printed by our great friends at ARGY BARGY PRINTING and designed by Mark Hatley of <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mark-hatley/3/724/276">Hatley Editorial & Design<br /></a>. <br /><br />More records? After our unfortunate fire last May, we packed up due to situation of our building, reluctantly at the time. Happy off Elmwood...we are still finding boxes of unpriced vinyl that never made it out of storage. A HUGE box of 7", old 45's was unearthed. We will be pricing these (the Nice Price™) and putting these out on Record Store Day, too. Some real classics including some local heroes of days gone by. This is not to say we will be with-holding used vinyl--it will go out as usual and we have been slammed lately--but this particular box has been deemed our exclusive RSD used box. <br /><br />Just to be fair, please don't ask for holds or multiple copies of any exclusive titles. It puts me in a difficult spot and it's just not fair. We don't want to lose friends, break hearts or grant anyone special privileges over anyone else...so let's be cool and make this fun, because thats what its all about. And keep your eyes out for us...last year was the first time we actually witnessed a theft. as corny as this sounds, we're all kinda friends here, a small shop like this...watch our backs and we'll watch yours if you catch my drift. We'll be fully staffed--but if you see something shady, please let us know. And if yer hungry ( we recommend coming on an empty stomach), LLoyds Taco Truck will be out front with limited edition tacos, 180 gram burritos and opaque guacamole colored vinyl (maybe)!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5PWCur6-DY/TZDpUp5zRqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/heVV43wJRUg/s1600/lloydstacotruck.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5PWCur6-DY/TZDpUp5zRqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/heVV43wJRUg/s400/lloydstacotruck.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589223678621730466" /></a><br /> <br /><br />Lastly, we hope to make this a great day for all our customers/friends who keep the ship afloat. And all of you who helped us after the fire--we haven't, nor will I ever, forget the lift we got from the people of Buffalo, labels as big as Matador and as small as Tic Tac Totally and Trouble In Mind. Receiving a package of records from my favorite band, the Cheater Slicks along with tons of others from as far as Italy and France has made this all worth while no matter what the outcome. Martin from Sit-n-Spin rebuilding our melted counter in the sweltering August heat, Norelle donating a laptop and the tons of folks who offered a hand or words of encouragement. Especially Bill Nehill and the benefit show--all who attended, all the bands who seemed to kick a little extra ass than usual that night, my mom and Team Scratch and basically anyone who has spent the time to walk through the door. Donny, the Artvoice cover, Buffalo Rising, Ryan from UB Generation and the Skunk Post....this could go on for ever, so it's time to wrap it up for now. The point is, we're gonna do our best to thank you on Record Store Day and every day before and after, for that matter. Thank You. Again. <br />-------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Incoming Stock Report</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWj525Fa6wA/TZAjb3LHlSI/AAAAAAAAAjY/9XdH0IQ__G0/s1600/davila.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWj525Fa6wA/TZAjb3LHlSI/AAAAAAAAAjY/9XdH0IQ__G0/s320/davila.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589006099140810018" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">DAVILA 666 - Tan Bajo</span> Everyone I knew who attended SXSW this year (and missed the Screeching Weasel show!) came back raving about Davila 666. You need not understand a single word from this Puerto Rican 6 piece who have graced us with their second record on the never-fail In The Red Records. Though some of the shout-along garage thumpers of their first album have been replaced with sonic layers and potent songwrting, sometimes recalling the jangle of 60s girl groups (as performed by wild, shirtless Puerto Rican crazies), touches of psychedelic rock with a successful progression from their JAMC/VU garage rock of their debut...this band has taken a step forward (not to say the debut isn't essential--it is) with a tremendous sophomore effort that earned them the attention of "the big music media" this time around. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">UV RACE - Homo</span> The one-two punch this month from In The Red comes from Australia in the form of UV Race (did you catch their fantastic performance at the Fun Home last summer? when they were joined by mikey "eddy current" young?). well fans of ECSR won't be disappointed with pals UV Race on this, their second album. This is a band who dabbles in proto-punk, post-punk, krautrock and psychedelia...ultimately churning out some outlandishly catchy tracks. male and female vox, a cozy organ and more great aussie rock and roll. A band to watch. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LIEUTENANT s/t </span> Buffalo Hardcore fans have waited a long time for the release of this bombastic explosion of pure hardcore. They even got together the other night and played an overwhelming set to commemorate the occasion. Featuring memebers of Resist Control (Matto), Gas Chamber (Pat Bulger), Lemuria (Alex Kearns) and local hero/jack of all trades Eric Ellman--calling this a supergroup would be unfair and corny, yet ultimately true as all of the members are currently in other actively successful bands and 3 out of the 4 run record labels, all of which had a hand in releasing this. Matto's Peterwalkee label, Bulgers' Warm Bath Label and Kearns' Art of the Underground all have thier stamp on this slab--limited to 300 copies (100 which are colored). I'd give this one about a month or so to sell out. A snapshot of Buffalo activity right now, though the band is most likely not functioning on a regular basis--this document will be an essential album regardless. Check it out <a href="http://www.peterwalkeerecords.com/music/1outof4.mp3">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XVgG85-65JM/TZAuFZaIWiI/AAAAAAAAAjg/3GSj7R1J5wU/s1600/britishseapower.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XVgG85-65JM/TZAuFZaIWiI/AAAAAAAAAjg/3GSj7R1J5wU/s320/britishseapower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589017807821494818" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">BRITISH SEA POWER - Valhalla Dancehall</span> By now, you know if you're a British sea Power fan or not, as they are not newcomers to the world of indie rock...which means they probably won't be getting the press of "the next big thing", yet you know what to expect from them. The sounds of UK post-punk, played proficiently and with a sense of humor in tow. And to think a good number of indie bands towing this line have a short shelf life, BSP have been at it for quite some time and their is probably a reason for that. Think about it for a minute...then stop down, we have them in stock waiting for you. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TY SEGALL BAND - Live In Aisle 5</span> Somehow this well recorded live album, featuring a full band backing up the young Segall, ha vanished. That means these are already out of print and selling for well over $20 online! But since you've been so kind to us, we're going to play dumb on this one and just price it as we normally would. Now I'm not a big fan of live albums, especially when it's not not Dylans with the Band, but this has a great, full sound to it, fun banter and the usual oddball covers thrown in with the hits that Segall loves to blast out. You can hear the beer bottles clanging together, the loudmouths in the club and most importantly, the songs. An important record for any fan of Segall, who has a new album in the can to boot as his name righteously gets out their to the masses. Once again...we told ya so. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9f8TVtdEu1s/TZA1Q8rtnPI/AAAAAAAAAjw/84YD1o0bVks/s1600/homostupids_strawberry_main.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 303px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9f8TVtdEu1s/TZA1Q8rtnPI/AAAAAAAAAjw/84YD1o0bVks/s320/homostupids_strawberry_main.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589025702850436338" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">HOMOSTUPIDS - Strawberry Peach Banana</span> Kings of Skull Rock...shit, kings of punk rock as far as some of us are concerned, our beloved Homostupids played in our dungeon a few days before this "long playa" was released and word on the street is they went into an actual studio (instead of placing a boombox under water) to record this one and the results are what was always hiding--songs! Personally, I love it all, but after seeing them live I was longing for slightly more 'audible recordings' and the crushing results are here, folks. Though not for the faint of heart..if you like it raw, dropped on the head and loose, this shits for you. Featuring the ex-singer of Nine Shocks Terror, aloose-cannon buffalo ex-pat, 15 years removed and a tireless drummer (and guest appearances by Josh's young daughter on guitar/ramblings...hell, she probably named the album AND the band), this ones a keeper. Their "slick album", it's still rough around the edges and crushing. Primitive punk rock for those who still believe.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wRjrZbutIkk/TZAz1TsbDxI/AAAAAAAAAjo/NKZ5_NJdD0Q/s1600/1033.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wRjrZbutIkk/TZAz1TsbDxI/AAAAAAAAAjo/NKZ5_NJdD0Q/s320/1033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589024128479465234" /></a><br />More punk than since that first single, as a matter of fact. Wanna watch them kill it in the Spiral Scratch Dungeon? <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJfUMQ2AxA">Click here and compliments of the shaky camera/show document-er Clint Carr</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LOS DUG DUG'S s/t aka Lost In My World</span> (description "borrowed" from more another source, yet right on the money) Los Dug Dug's self titled debut (also known as "Lost in My World"): the "must have" first album (1971) from psychedelic guru Armando Nava and his band, recorded after their failed trip to NYC did not produce the stardom they had been promised—pain and disappointment sparking great song-writing on this, the first Mexican psych album in English. An American tourist was so impressed that he offered to bankroll a trip for the band to New York City. The group played a handful of live dates and recorded a few demos, but having no money to pay the union fees necessary to earn them the opportunity to play NYC's larger venues left them with little choice but to return to Mexico. Los Dug Dug's immediately began work on their first LP for RCA Mexico, little knowing at the time that it would become a classic of psychedelia. [The results of failure and band differences essentially splitting up the bands first incarnation is this] heavy, explosive album, a record which captures the fever/dream humidity of flower children running amok on a July afternoon. Essential. 180 gram vinyl.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">KEY RESTOCKS<br />MUMMIES - Play Their Own Records</span> The first Mummies album, actually a singles comp, is finally backin stock alongside "Never Been Caught". Essential 90s garage punk.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SEX CHURCH - 6 Sons With...</span> Sex Church is a band from Vancouver, Canada. Their music is inspired by depression, frustration, disappointment and other such inner turmoils that are the sources of great works of art.<br />Like bands such as The Wipers and Cheater Slicks, Sex Church takes that gloom and doom and spews it out in a punk and garage blueprint mixed with some hard driving krautrock repetitiveness as well as melodic shoegaze elements and turn something ugly into something beautiful.<br />"6 Songs by Sex Church", their debut full length LP, shows the world what this band is truly capable of featuring moody numbers like "Old Enough" "I Don't Wanna Die" and "The Floor", as well ripping hard driving numbers like "Not Anymore" "Ghost" and "Mistaken".<br />A perfect follow up to their single on Sweet Rot Records and a perfect record for fans of bummer rock n drone. A Spiral Scratch unanimous Top 10 of 2010 pick.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OF MONTREAL - Hissing Fauna Are You The Destroyer?</span> The 2007 career defining master piece from Athens, GA pop masters. A personal opus, reissued in fine form. Deluxe double lp packaging with 2 180 gram lps and a 18"x24" poster included, as well as the free download.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGhakOPifkI/TZBRgrE1qqI/AAAAAAAAAj4/A9FBv5h0hEc/s1600/cheveu.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 304px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MGhakOPifkI/TZBRgrE1qqI/AAAAAAAAAj4/A9FBv5h0hEc/s320/cheveu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589056759327468194" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CHEVEU - 1000 lp</span> "Paris, France's Cheveu's newest release 1000 shows a much more polished and slicker sound than their previous releases, portraying the band's growth and adventurous, other-worldly style. That's not to say it doesn't sound like a Cheveu album, which is usually pretty damned difficult to pinpoint anyhow. Expect a whole new foray of sounds that include full horn arrangements, crazy Run DMC-style beats, and the usual flurry of noisy electronics and Rolling Stones-type blues riffs. Limited to only 1,000 copies on black vinyl in North America. Amazing cover art made out of fruit stickers and other fun stuff."<br /><br />-SERGE GAINSBOURG - "...Melody Nelson"<br />-DEATH - "...For The Whole World To See"<br />-CRASS - "Feeding of the 5000"<br />-CRASS - "Penis Envy"<br />-STRAIGHT ARROWS - "It's Happening"<br />-VERNON WRAY - "Wasted" <br />-LOW THREAT PROFILE s/t<br />-MARKED MEN s/t<br />-CITIZENS ARREST - "Colossus"<br />-LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - "Sound of Silver"<br /><br />7"<br />-COLA FREAKS<br />-WOMEN IN PRISON<br />-SONOROUS GALE (restock)<br />-XRAY EYEBALLS<br />-PSYCHED TO DIE<br />-NOFX/SPITS<br />-OFF! 4 ep box (restock)<br /><br />Not sure wether to apologize or flex "deez" for the length and effort of this post, but thanks for reading regardless and come visit soon! <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />3.28.11<br />5:18 a.m.</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-52843644355903368862011-03-17T01:04:00.005-04:002011-03-17T02:39:51.158-04:00RECORD STORE DAY UPDATE : Part One<a href="http://recordstoreday.com"><img src="http://recordstoreday.com/templates/Store/recordstoreday2011/banners/rsd468x60.gif" width="460" height="60" border="1" style="border:1pt solid #000" /></a><br />here it comes. here it comes. here comes the Record Store Day nervous breakdown....<br /><br />so you want to know whats coming?? well, we'd love to know for sure ourselves...but the truth is, we really don't know for sure. quantities can vary, no matter what you hear, certain titles have been limited to tiny pressings. <br /><br />As usual, you can see whats happening straight from the source via RecordStoreDay.com<br /><br />But...we kinda want it to be a surprise...but the cats cant help but come out of the bag. We wont keep you totally in the dark (like Billy Squier). Bigger releases from Syd Barrett, Superchunk, Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Skip James, Fucked Up (sorry, we're not on the cover this year), Television, Velvet Underground, Opeth, Mates of State, Bad Brains, Discordance Axis, Fleet Foxes, Grateful Dead, Mississippi John Hurt, Blitzen Trapper, New pornographers, neurosis, OFF!, Of Montreal, Rise Against, Rival Schools, QUEEN, Boris, Youth of Today, Quicksand, Elliot, Justin Townes Earle and loads more. And i do mean loads. Plus, our regular stock will be beefed up and some "hold back" used records will be available on this day. <br /><br />To us, whats more exciting is the smaller labels/bands that do well in our little shop offering exclusive RSD releases you may not find anywhere else. These, will be the surprise. And we are certain you'll flip over some of them...as we have ourselves. Remember, the best way to get the inside scoop is to drop in and say 'hello'. <br /><br />A few weeks back, we hosted a 'test show' with some live-n-loud bands. Things went well, so we'll-for the first time, be able to offer live music (in our dungeon just a few steps away from the racks). We are still confirming acts, but promise some of Buffalo's finest acoustic, indie, punk and "otherwise unlabeled" musical acts performing when we're not spinning cool records. More announcements in the coming days, folks. Be patient...this will be our third Record Store Day and we've learned a few things in that time. Our new location offers much more room to roam for customers, too. <br /><br />Our good friend, Susan Tanner and her hubby Marty Boratin are "hard at work" in Austin at SXSW. Susan is moderating a panel based on this very event! Two very awesome people who deserve to be having FUN right now. As for the RSD panel, read about it <a href="http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MP7419">here</a>.<br />-------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />whats back in stock recently?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qcISsA7RuC0/TYGiy_nAEyI/AAAAAAAAAjI/8IhXbstKicE/s1600/Citizens%2BArrest.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qcISsA7RuC0/TYGiy_nAEyI/AAAAAAAAAjI/8IhXbstKicE/s320/Citizens%2BArrest.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584924009868301090" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">CITIZENS ARREST</span> A NYHC classic--the band Ted Leo once shouted for (though not on these recordings--just a demo). The complete 2 disc anthology compiles the bands entire recorded output, packaged with an in-depth full size booklet of pictures, discography & lyrics, as well as a full sized poster. An essential document from an essential band--back in print for a time. Don't miss out this time as they went fast last time and quickly disappeared from our grasp.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">QUICKSAND</span> - Slip We scored a few of these and don't expect them to be around long, either. A 90s classic album, available on vinyl at a price that "wpnt cost you an arm and leg".<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SPARKLEHORSE</span> - 2 reissues on Plain Records, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNhRenMzAaE/TYGnNGn7YQI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/V0xra5_JdQ4/s1600/sparklehorsespider.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 303px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNhRenMzAaE/TYGnNGn7YQI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/V0xra5_JdQ4/s320/sparklehorsespider.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584928856474345730" /></a><br />more classic 90s reissue here--but of a different variety. Heavy and light. A couple of crucial albums. The heavilly acclaimed debut from 1996, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot</span>, which comes with bonus 7" and Good Morning Spider--the 1998 album released after leader Mark Linkous nearly fatal drug reaction and subsequent year long stay in a London hospital. A brutally honest take on Americana, darkness and straight-up honest songwriting. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">INFEST</span>- DEMOS LP/SLAVE LP<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MUSIC MACHINE</span> - TALK TALK<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THEM</span> - Angry, Young Them A young Van Morrison and his ferocious 60s garage band.<br /><br />A fully loaded "incoming/used" bin to keep you occupied, too. <br /><br />Lets end it there for now---so Part II is even more exciting, eh? I'm kinda tired, too and the cat is trying to type....<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />3.17.11<br />2:27 am, e.s.t.</span><br /><br />happy<br />birthday<br />mom!Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-3873244950907438212011-03-05T05:27:00.012-05:002011-03-05T17:14:32.183-05:00Marching into MarchIt's just over a month away from the highly anticipated RECORD STORE DAY. we're excited just as you are...but the stress will be on our end. try and let us know what you seek beforehand so you wont be disappointed. once again, we can't afford the "independent truckload" of releases ( a lot of them garbage, anyway), so lets just be specific as always. its the way we like to play it. quality always trumps quantity.<br /><br />Issues at hand: our latest incoming stock. Some cool new releases, essential reissues, crucial restocks and oft overlooked classics. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4HY4iKbY8A/TXIUiJMxRHI/AAAAAAAAAhw/VaPJi8Tmaq0/s1600/p-j-harvey-let-england-shake.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4HY4iKbY8A/TXIUiJMxRHI/AAAAAAAAAhw/VaPJi8Tmaq0/s200/p-j-harvey-let-england-shake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580545465083053170" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--KQ9CnUUqNg/TXIUvPC1NvI/AAAAAAAAAh4/wx5-BTkktRI/s1600/Talib-Kweli-Gutter-Rainbows-300x300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--KQ9CnUUqNg/TXIUvPC1NvI/AAAAAAAAAh4/wx5-BTkktRI/s200/Talib-Kweli-Gutter-Rainbows-300x300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580545689990280946" /></a><br />PJ HARVEY - Let England Shake - Harvey's #8 studio album in a remarkable 20 year career was one whose music was based on pre-written lyrics--dark and gloom subject matter like the darkest of them all-war. In this case, The Great War--WWI, but thats just the symbolism and the subject matter--coupled together with the songs produce an album unique and unlike anything the Great Queen Polly Jean has done before. Might as well stand and take notice now, as this one is sure to be lauded at years end. <br />TALIB KWELI - Gutter Rainbows Freed from the confines of a major label, as the cliche goes, Kweli here makes an album that he wanted to make and made for himself. Though the overwhelming production is said to have been stripped down somewhat, it is certainly not a major departure album. Fans will certainly be pleased with Kweli's classic rap formula, rather than forced attempts to reinvent it. No, we dont just sell punk records.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itkv9WxPaRA/TXIaQRFuvWI/AAAAAAAAAiA/IBqUMw-5rKY/s1600/clockcleaner_nevermind_main.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itkv9WxPaRA/TXIaQRFuvWI/AAAAAAAAAiA/IBqUMw-5rKY/s200/clockcleaner_nevermind_main.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580551755033132386" /></a><br />CLOCKCLEAN ER - Nevermind (this description has been lifted, with great respect/without permission, from NYC Academy Records blog--because I, a huge fan of the band and Mr Sharkey himself, couldn't have said it any better myself. Sharkey hated many things, and was hated back with vigor...but he loved and was loved Buffalo. A closer look into the man can explain that. regardless, read on)<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Fan Death Records is proud to bring you CLOCKCLEANER’s legendary first LP Nevermind, receiving its first vinyl release. Allegedly written while singer/guitarist JOHN SHARKEY was suffering from a weeks-long case of bilateral amnesia, Nevermind shocked those listeners lucky enough to hear it with its acidic, misanthropic noise-rock spew. Live, Clockcleaner took an uncompromising approach towards alienating audiences, bands, and venues, leading a local alt-weekly to crown them "the most hated band in Philadelphia" in a cover story. While more sensitive types bristled at tracks called "Interview w/ a Black Man" and "Gentle Swastika" (among others), those who were able to stand through their seizure-inducing live shows and vulgar display of reverb found that this band actually wrote songs. Darkly humorous songs with an attitude corrosive enough to melt the mustache off a Northern Liberties Man Man fan. After you've come to know and love Babylon Rules and Auf Wiedersehen, you'd be doing yourself a favor by coming back to where it all began. Includes a download.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SCMOMbl2lv8/TXIb37I0hcI/AAAAAAAAAiI/_erykYGt-wE/s1600/kleenex.JPEG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SCMOMbl2lv8/TXIb37I0hcI/AAAAAAAAAiI/_erykYGt-wE/s320/kleenex.JPEG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580553535846909378" /></a> KLEENEX™/LiLiPuT - 4x LP Box<br />With Mississippi Records, it's a safe bet you are being exposed to something interesting, perhaps overlooked during its lifetime and packaged beautifully--you're gettin your moneys worth. This 4 LP box doesnt musically expand upon the previous 2 cd KillRockStars Anthology, but it does break it up into 8 sides of vinyl with a beautiful book all packaged into a tough as nails old school tip-on style box. We thank Dave @ Revolver/Midheaven for tipping us off to these before they vanished (they havent vanished from the shop yet...what are you waiting for??). A truly unique, all female band from Zurich, Sweden--Kleenex may be best known publically for Kimberly-Clarks demand they change their name (hence, Liliput), but their fances never dropped the Kleenex. Instead, they became unofficially referred to as Kleenex-Liliput. Musically, the band was a unique punk band (with an occasional male passing through the line-up), feminist and up-front. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IL0B189uxrc/TXIfPn6bAuI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/0ztBkuG75js/s1600/kleenex_liliput_pic1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IL0B189uxrc/TXIfPn6bAuI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/0ztBkuG75js/s320/kleenex_liliput_pic1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580557241537987298" /></a><br /> They toured with the likes of the Raincoats, Subway Sect, Gang of Four and Swell Maps. In 1980, the corporate giants ame down on them for their use of Kleenex. Not to be overlooked, is a 10"x10" full color booklet, 12 pages long, of photos and words. A crucial piece of music history presented right and worth every penny. Hopefully when they're gone, they make more as their is clearly a demand.<br /><br />BRIGHT EYES A reissue of a collaboration betwixt Nina Divona & Bright Eyes originally released on Crank! in 2004, now issued by Saddle Creek with 4 additional songs (making it a long player) on 180 grams of vinyl and with download in tact.<br /><br />SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE - Asleep On The Floodplain - released in a few weeks back on Drag City, this is their latest.<br /><br />LOW ANTHEM - SMART FLESH - Another one only a few weeks old, this is Low Anthems follow-up to their '08 debut. Dreamy Americana. As the Washington Post has put it, "The Low Anthem isn't the first bunch of indie rockers to experiment with older string-band instruments and echoes of the songs of pre-1940 rural America. But no one has done it better than this Rhode Island trio... That's because very few bands have paid so much attention to detail, or to beauty."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">JAZZ, DADDY-O</span><br />Chet the Jet, my late father and spiritual partner (we were to be partners before his passing shortly before we opened) was a wild jazz fan...as wild as i am a punk rock geezer. Eventually, I took notice. Going beyond that, helpful customers have made suggestions and through my own further research, we have continues to stock classic jazz reissue records. The obvious, some may say, like Coltane,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CWBJ8N2v8fo/TXIhB9oWmZI/AAAAAAAAAiY/gV5wlhI0TxI/s1600/john_coltrane_sun_ship.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CWBJ8N2v8fo/TXIhB9oWmZI/AAAAAAAAAiY/gV5wlhI0TxI/s320/john_coltrane_sun_ship.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580559205872867730" /></a> Mingus, Charlie Parker, Ornette Coleman, Brubeck along with some other incredible yet lesser known "beats" like Theolonius Monk, Lee Morgan, Grant Green and others can be found mixed in the new and used albums. Sometimes the glut of reissues makes it hard to keep up and while we do our best, we always look for the input of our well trained customers. Don't be shy...let us know what you're after. If you're tired of seeing 3 figure price tags on beat up early presses, many of these reissues are done by the original <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GM8y15e37Lc/TXIi1IQHPKI/AAAAAAAAAig/CP-Qjf0XWTA/s1600/archie-shepp-attica-blues.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GM8y15e37Lc/TXIi1IQHPKI/AAAAAAAAAig/CP-Qjf0XWTA/s200/archie-shepp-attica-blues.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580561184408943778" /></a>labels who released them in the first blace (Blue Note, Impulse!, Vanguard, etc). Lately, we have dabbled into the works of Archie Shepp and some other new ones. you'll just have to keep flipping or miss out. we recommend coming to visit as the weather gets somewhat more tolerable.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">KEY RESTOCKS</span><br />LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - Sound of Silver 2x lp<br />LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - This is happening 2x lp<br />FRESH & ONLYS - s/t<br />FRESH & ONLYS - Play It Strange<br />RESIDENTS - Not Available<br />TOM WAITS - Closing Time<br />OH SEES - Dog Poison<br />SHANGRI-LA'S - LEADER OF THE PACK<br />MAYDAY! 7"<br />COWORKERS/INERDS split 7"<br />LEMURIA - PEBBLE<br />DRI - Violent Pacification 7"<br />OFF! 7" Box<br />OWEN - New Leaves<br />THE JAM - All Mod Cons<br />I OBJECT 7"<br />OTIS REDDING - Pain In My Heart<br />TOO $HORT - Life Is...<br />BLIND WILLIE MCTELL - Early Years 1927-1933<br />BIG BLACK - 3 7"'s<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED</span> - <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWPUBKuoFHQ/TXImjNlStQI/AAAAAAAAAio/e8RQ3mICxT4/s1600/1099.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWPUBKuoFHQ/TXImjNlStQI/AAAAAAAAAio/e8RQ3mICxT4/s320/1099.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580565274648818946" /></a><br />As preparation for the february 18th show in the dungeon, as well as our good pals/former neighbors at RISE ABOVE TATTOO informing us of untold boxes of surviving used records in the bowels of our former location, the "used section" has blown up with some super cool titles and great deals. We're packed to the max, so come find some gems and help us make space for more incoming stuff. Dust gatherers have been relocated to the Dollar Bin where some excellent deals can be found. And if you still love those plastic silvery discs, we have a good few rows of still-in-the -shrinkwrap discs from national and local artists. Lots of great titles from Jay reatard, Hold Steady, expanded Ramones discs, baseball Furies, Iceberg, My Bloody Valentine, Dirtbombs and basically no junky shit. Also, it should be known not a single cd is over $9.99. We pride ourselves on our low prices of both vinyl and digital--which involves not beinglazy when ordering and your patience is appreciated. As is your support. Thank You.<br /><br />anchovies<br />3.5.11<br />7:37 a.m. (!)<br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />post script post script post script post script<br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KMlcKxkKn_Y/TXKnCD9wDTI/AAAAAAAAAiw/lHEdKcF2_mg/s1600/matador-records_300x300_crop_le.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KMlcKxkKn_Y/TXKnCD9wDTI/AAAAAAAAAiw/lHEdKcF2_mg/s320/matador-records_300x300_crop_le.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580706542131350834" /></a> MATADOR SUPER SALE (and various other Matador related releases)<br />In a reverse move in the topsy-turvey world of rock and roll [sic], the mighty Matador Records has slashed prices on some classic, essential releases. Some of these, in stock, include classics from GUIDED BY VOICES (Alien Lanes, Under The Bushes Under The Stars), JAY REATARD (Watch Me Fall), INTERPOL (self titled), MISSION OF BURMA, NEW PORNOGRAPHERS (Electric Version, Twin Cinema)and some choice other surprises.<br />In addition, the latest from Philly's "Constant Hitmaker", singer-songwrter Kurt <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-48SKf1pBEog/TXKwkWE8pgI/AAAAAAAAAi4/OCTE1wIXuuI/s1600/kurtvile_smokerings.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-48SKf1pBEog/TXKwkWE8pgI/AAAAAAAAAi4/OCTE1wIXuuI/s200/kurtvile_smokerings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580717026713576962" /></a>Vile--Smoke Rings For My Halo. Vile has moved away from the lo-fi charm which graced his earlier albums in favor of a straight ahead style with cleaner production which opens the door to appreciate both Vile's penchant for melody and pretty impressive guitar playing. In the past, that has been obscured (in a good way) by white noise, space sounds and limitations of a 4-track recorder, all hallmarks which gave him the "psychedelic-folk" tag--now everything is out in the open and the result is another move in the right direction for this incredibly talented kid. Great songs make a great album.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />3.5.11<br />4:54 p.m.</span><br /> ###Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-65909550447668426282011-02-21T21:43:00.012-05:002011-02-22T03:19:13.929-05:00SKULL MUSIC IN-STORE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uzq_pnN5xzI/TWNjVMOndVI/AAAAAAAAAhA/YjaMSjwAPn8/s1600/pileofrecords.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uzq_pnN5xzI/TWNjVMOndVI/AAAAAAAAAhA/YjaMSjwAPn8/s400/pileofrecords.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576409979325740370" /></a><br /><br />2.18.11<br />a date we had all somewhat cautiously approached. many concerns were brought up and for a tiem, there was consideration the entire show be moved. for one, the HOMOSTUPIDS are not your average punk rock band. with at least one ex-nine shocks terror member (and he's not really the "crazy" one), i personally have attended shows of theirs were i thought my life was endangered. but buffalo proved itself once again.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99WhNzJiT78/TWNhbYTp20I/AAAAAAAAAgg/5IRFzskrp58/s1600/homostoppits1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99WhNzJiT78/TWNhbYTp20I/AAAAAAAAAgg/5IRFzskrp58/s400/homostoppits1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576407886624054082" /></a>*<br /><br />no, it wasn't tame by any means. and thats a good thing. these shows are not meant to be tame. they are supposed to be a little dangerous. and by god, it was. but we incurred minimal damage, no theft (that we are aware of) and most of the attendees are customers/friends...all who kept an eye out for anything over the top. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dSCVuVj-cf4/TWNo8lKznZI/AAAAAAAAAhI/WnMIN1XrAdM/s1600/homosteve.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dSCVuVj-cf4/TWNo8lKznZI/AAAAAAAAAhI/WnMIN1XrAdM/s200/homosteve.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576416153593683346" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uww9iy-7PQ8/TWNhvB1l5xI/AAAAAAAAAgo/lkMvTP3Dqoo/s1600/manboylove.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uww9iy-7PQ8/TWNhvB1l5xI/AAAAAAAAAgo/lkMvTP3Dqoo/s400/manboylove.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576408224189769490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />the evening of music began with the beloved UTAH JAZZ, Buffalo's long awaited spastic, bass-less garage punk band featuring members of MAYDAY!, Brown Sugar, Baast and a couple ex-City Creeps. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjh9YdfzSh4/TWNiaLjn7JI/AAAAAAAAAgw/lQqTMWbtcbU/s1600/utahjizz.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjh9YdfzSh4/TWNiaLjn7JI/AAAAAAAAAgw/lQqTMWbtcbU/s400/utahjizz.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576408965533133970" /></a> The smiling bloke on right guitar was instrumental in putting the entire thing together, along with an unpictured Chuck Barrels--both of whom saw that the Spiral Scratch Dungeon was game ready. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSYy0tTfcJI/TWNit85MSAI/AAAAAAAAAg4/68izBdORuEc/s1600/smilinmugsy.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSYy0tTfcJI/TWNit85MSAI/AAAAAAAAAg4/68izBdORuEc/s400/smilinmugsy.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576409305194448898" /></a><br />Of course, one of punk rocks finer units, HOMOSTUPIDS, returned to Buffalo to play where they enjoy most--below sea-level. Some fans frustrated with their lo-fi recordings get a taste this trio means serious business, can play and have songs to back it all up in the live setting. They seemed tickled to be back in Buffalo--which they are admitted fans of. Tickled pink and even rare smiles:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSBfZkDWLHk/TWNqrya1vWI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/BpCHCJLIMls/s1600/happystupids.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSBfZkDWLHk/TWNqrya1vWI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/BpCHCJLIMls/s200/happystupids.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576418064116071778" /></a><br />Rounding out the evening was post-hiatus PLATES. Eventually, and without being too self-indulgent, we took to the floor and banged through a set that began under cover of darkness. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EPyOMivIKVk/TWNsaW4oNmI/AAAAAAAAAhY/OazENgZ-6P4/s1600/100_0568.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EPyOMivIKVk/TWNsaW4oNmI/AAAAAAAAAhY/OazENgZ-6P4/s320/100_0568.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576419963690301026" /></a>*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-asP2hXVMdXM/TWNt_6Duc7I/AAAAAAAAAho/pIv8i8phGxw/s1600/100_0597.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-asP2hXVMdXM/TWNt_6Duc7I/AAAAAAAAAho/pIv8i8phGxw/s200/100_0597.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576421708298875826" /></a><br /><br />We'd like to think it was a smashing success and thank all who took time out of their busy friday evening to converge upon the 'Scratch to witness this show. <br />Our crack security squad: Chuck Barrels, Malik, Marisa & Sam, Stokes!, Carson and all of our customers and friends who again, had fun and got ugly--but respected our little place. And although these particular shots were taken by Anchovies and Stokes--a special thanks to Clint Carr for his hundreds of shots that can be seen here: <a href="http://s811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40 ... mostupids/http://">lots of pics and video</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />2.22.11<br />3:18am</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-66027719992604436972011-02-13T23:06:00.019-05:002011-02-14T05:20:00.027-05:00return of the BLOG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab0wE8TxXQ0/TVkBYqmxzZI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/k6ptiraUA7Q/s1600/SS2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab0wE8TxXQ0/TVkBYqmxzZI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/k6ptiraUA7Q/s400/SS2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573487537113124242" /></a><br /><br /><br />(banner by mark "joops" hatley--A+ dude)<br /><br />where did it go? laziness? perhaps...but then it vanished. and now its back. <br /><br />no further questions!<br /><br />it's been a long, cold winter for all of us...and, for many of us, that means being a hermit more often than not and what better way to hole up in your crib than with some cool records to keep things interesting? none, i say. and we've got what you need (in most cases...if not, let us know what you need and we'll do our damnedest to find it as quickly as possible).<br /><br />our pal Felix von Havoc (and the man who helped coined our store "Spiral Scratch" has, through his fine Havoc Records label, reissued some classic punk rock. We are proud to serve up reissues from DISCHARGE, VARUKERS, MDC and more. This is also our source for classic titles from BAD BRAINS (Rock For Light---superior euro mix), The PIST, REGULATIONS, POISON IDEA (Feel The Darkness) and more. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zb6LqnbNVTw/TVjakwNlQqI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/xUhBQq81fB0/s1600/blogthing3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zb6LqnbNVTw/TVjakwNlQqI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/xUhBQq81fB0/s400/blogthing3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573444863823004322" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">a snapshot of some recent units to have come through the door (and out the door, in most cases)</span><br /><br />FEBRUARY 18th: a day that might live in infamy.<br />of course, there is much more happening every day. we have been making a conscious effort to unleash hundreds of used backstock, which had been sitting unpriced for months as we try to keep up with collections coming in frequently. in an effort to make room for the upcoming <span style="font-weight:bold;">HOMOSTUPIDS/PLATES/UTAH JAZZ</span> show on february 18th. if you plan on attending, we ask you respect the Scratch, our neighbors and everyone around you. any dickheads will be promptly removed by our "Heavy Dudes Security Team™". And yes, the cameras do work. we ask you not to be that guy (or girl). also, keep in mind space is LIMITED. we love you all, but in the interest of safety, the law, our lease and others who want to enjoy this show--we will be forced to turn folks away if it becomes too crowded. <br /><br />SCRATCH and SNIFF zine:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0NKMEhwMDS4/TVjO6poVX2I/AAAAAAAAAe4/V7Z3tE1ilXQ/s1600/banner4bshows%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 97px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0NKMEhwMDS4/TVjO6poVX2I/AAAAAAAAAe4/V7Z3tE1ilXQ/s400/banner4bshows%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573432045873749858" /></a><br />Issue #3 will be out soon! If you missed the first issues, a small reprint will be made available for a time. After issue #1 is gone, it will be gone for good...don't sleep. Editor-In-Chief B. Gaffney is hard at work laying it all out while our foxhole buddy Chuck Barrels will man the repress machine. <br /><br />SOME LOCAL RELEASES OF NOTE:<br />A four-way split involving some of Buffalo's coolest singer-songwriters, playing acoustically for the most part, a part of the BORN TO KILL vinyl compilation 7".<br />Fences Make Good Neighbors (members and/or ex-members of Exit Strategy, Failures Union, Palomar Sky Survey (!)), Ellen West (Missing Planes), Tony Flaminio (Failures Union) and the amazing Bill "Tracey Morrow" Nehill. A digital version includes extra tracks. Brought to us from One Percent Press/Headless Actor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gtWeDBIqaH4/TVjSr27cyUI/AAAAAAAAAfA/PGV8wiNL72U/s1600/buffalo-brutality-front.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gtWeDBIqaH4/TVjSr27cyUI/AAAAAAAAAfA/PGV8wiNL72U/s400/buffalo-brutality-front.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573436189792061762" /></a>Another comp of note comes to us from Warm Bath Label entitled BUFFALO BRUTALITY. As you could imagine, this title is self-explanatory. Some of Buffalo's most br00tal including Inerds, Resist Control, Avulsion, Morax, Ordinary Men & Women, Scheisse Krieg & Ancients of Earth round out this crushing 7" record.<br /><br />Lindsey & Jack Topht, Buffalo's favorite "power couple", make their 7" vinyl debut (in anticipation of a lengthy tour), all with handmade covers. Everything you'd come to expect from this eccentric dynamic duo, right down to the incredible artwork on the sleeves. <br /><br />To Hell And Back -- technically an Albany outfit, THAB features the beloved Matto and have unleashed a full length of straight ahead ROCK. Think Turbonegro sans homosexual imagery or Kiss with balls and without the make-up. LP is pressed on opaque blue wax and comes with a digital download. Keep an eye out for their release show coming up when the weather breaks. Another Peterwalkee release. (Don't forget the Figgs "Sucking In Stereo" reissue from a few months back)<br /><br />Unwelcome Guests also have graced us with their latest 7". <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q8CUmmZYRc4/TVjZrhw9jwI/AAAAAAAAAfI/TiyT5g24SC4/s1600/fatalfigurines.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q8CUmmZYRc4/TVjZrhw9jwI/AAAAAAAAAfI/TiyT5g24SC4/s400/fatalfigurines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573443880692322050" /></a>From the ashes of long running, under appreciated BLOWTOPS rise the FATAL FIGURES. More Scientists, Pussy Galore influenced dark garage punk. They are now armed with a debut 7" which includes, surprisingly, a Pussy Galore cover. After parting ways with their frontman Creepy Dave Brand, the remaining members forge ahead as a trio proving that these folks are "lifers" who are unfazed by the criminal lack of attention they have received locally while achieving acclaim internationally. Released on none other than BIG NECK RECORDS. <br /><br />We will also be re-stocking crucial Feral Kid Records releases including Mayday!, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EjWxFyVDAno/TVjyvLPENEI/AAAAAAAAAfo/H7vgpevBwxI/s1600/feralkid.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EjWxFyVDAno/TVjyvLPENEI/AAAAAAAAAfo/H7vgpevBwxI/s400/feralkid.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573471431154742338" /></a>Coworkers/Inerds split, Rational Animals, an upcoming Death Trap 7" and pretty much everything else that is offered from this important prolific Buffalo imprint. <br /><br />Other new releases of note:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dismemberment Plan - Emergency</span> 2xlp reissue.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OFF! 4x7"</span> box set with fancy booklet. Playing at the Mohawk Place 3/30.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Low Threat Profile</span> 12" long player.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dirtbombs</span> - Party Store 3x lp. An adventurous homage to detroit electronic/house music played by one of the greats, led by garage legend Mick Collins. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mogwai</span> - Hardcore... 2x lp/7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pCWCUnlzs74/TVjzbJbI_FI/AAAAAAAAAfw/qI0Uu84GnlU/s1600/mogwai.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 181px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pCWCUnlzs74/TVjzbJbI_FI/AAAAAAAAAfw/qI0Uu84GnlU/s400/mogwai.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573472186582760530" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lemuria</span> - Pebble Hardworking Buffalo outfit unleash breakthrough album, out of place, on Bridge 9 (!!!).<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lemuria/Cheap Girls</span> split 7"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Boomgates</span> 7" - Aussie outfit featuring Brendan Suppression of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, his girlfriend and some other blokes. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Straight Arrows</span> import LP - More Aussie greatness...one of my favorites in recent months, a psychedelic-pop killer of an album. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gentleman Jesse</span> - ...Wrong Guy 7" After unleashing one of the great power pop albums in recent years in 2008, Gentleman jesse & His Men hit the road hard for a time and return in top form with this limited 7" ep. Another gem that no self-respecting power-pop fan should be without. And make no mistake, this is the real deal--not some Warped Tour schlock pop punk turd masquerading as power pop. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZiDDD8PQug/TVjxMghQVAI/AAAAAAAAAfg/oA_radgyJ7w/s1600/ride%2Bnowhere.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZiDDD8PQug/TVjxMghQVAI/AAAAAAAAAfg/oA_radgyJ7w/s400/ride%2Bnowhere.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573469736061129730" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ride</span> - Nowhere A classic shoegazing masterpiece available on thick vinyl for the first time in...quite some time. Includes their standard Vapor Trails. An all around classic of the genre.<br />plus new stuff from DESTROYER 2xLP, AGAINST ME (7"), DUM DUM GIRLS 12", SUPERTOUCH 7" and plenty more. <br />Restocks (partial)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Fall</span> - Live at The Witch Trials/Dragnet/Grotesque LPs. One of the greats. Now significantly cheaper than previously. Why are you paying more, sucker? We also have This Nations Saving Grace and the Wonderful World of the Fall in stock.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Shangri-La's</span> - Leader of the Pack/'65 LPs - still on Red Bird!--sorry collector geeks, but these are identical to the originals and sound GREAT!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blind Willie Mctell</span> - One of the great country-bluesmen; a fantastic collection of many of his great numbers. A must for any early acoustic blues fan. Which brings us to:<br />Bukka "Booker" White LP, reissued by the excellent 4 Men With Beards Label, the same bearded fellas who bring us fine reissues by <span style="font-weight:bold;">WIRE, TELEVISION, BUZZCOCKS, FUNKADELIC, FLIPPE</span>R and more. Top quality. <br /><br />That's all for now. Stay tuned for Part II of this entry and we'll keep you informed of things going on at the Scratch. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8X0clzEN20/TVj9olouurI/AAAAAAAAAf4/gxZR58o97OE/s1600/wbny2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8X0clzEN20/TVj9olouurI/AAAAAAAAAf4/gxZR58o97OE/s320/wbny2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573483412610529970" /></a>Don't forget to tune into SPIRAL, SCRATCH & SNIFF RADIO every saturday at our NEW time, 10-midnight on saturday evenings. Too anti-social for the endless dance-party circuit? Dig the longest running (15 years?!) free-form rock and roll radio show in Buffalo! With hosts Anchovies, Chuck Barrels & Get Mugged! Rock and roll, punk rock, hardcore, power-pop, post-punk, proto-punk, new wave, noise and whatever else feels right. <br />Tune those transistor radios to 91.3 fm or check it out on streaming live at <a href="http://www.buffalostate.edu/wbny/webradio/">wbny.org</a><br /><br />thanks for reading and come visit us soon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZqArpIL22c/TVkBm5TetcI/AAAAAAAAAgY/1_McYj4VHG0/s1600/thank_you_typewriter-700434.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZqArpIL22c/TVkBm5TetcI/AAAAAAAAAgY/1_McYj4VHG0/s400/thank_you_typewriter-700434.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573487781576881602" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />2/14/11<br />5:07 a.m.</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918233433409708735.post-58593616723676926082010-11-21T13:25:00.013-05:002010-11-23T22:09:42.277-05:00Thanksgiving, Danksgiving & Indie Black Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl0TNMfa4I/AAAAAAAAAdw/L7b7NaBl5as/s1600/blackfriday_lede2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl0TNMfa4I/AAAAAAAAAdw/L7b7NaBl5as/s320/blackfriday_lede2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542088689764494210" /></a><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Friday</span>,a pockmark on our society, our country and those who inhabit it. People literally are killed in a mad rush in the freak hours of the day in seek of a bargain. no self-respecting Spiral Scratch customer would be caught dead at one of these freak shows (we hope---geeze). plus, you'll find plenty of bargains at the Scratch every day. Typicallly not our busiest day of the year, the folks who have brought to us Record Store Day had a brilliant idea--Indie Black Friday. Thats right, we've been sitting on this box of stuff, only to be unleashed on Black Friday. However, there is no chance of us opening at 7 a.m. Unless you hear different--regular hours. (flexibly, noon.)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl05egKzyI/AAAAAAAAAd4/jisj3E5xd9o/s1600/riot_shopb%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl05egKzyI/AAAAAAAAAd4/jisj3E5xd9o/s320/riot_shopb%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542089347245461282" /></a><br />Whats in the box, you say?<br />Exclusive releases from Drive-By Truckers, Gaslight Anthem, Iron & Wine, Jimi Hendrix, Slayer, Soundgarden, MGMT and more. yep, thats all the info you get. In addition, we are outing a bunch of recently discovered used records that have been in storage since the move to Bryant Street. some real winners in there, and other gold nuggets we've acquired recently. More collections coming in as the days pass, too much pricing for one man. <br />Speaking of this madness, Matador, and 4AD recording artists <span style="font-weight:bold;">The NATIONAL</span> have released an expanded edition of their album HIGH VIOLET (cd only). This disc will be made available separately for the one day only price of <span style="font-weight:bold;">$8</span>. that's right, *8 bucks for a full companion disc/download featuring an updated recording of Terrible Love, unreleased tracks, and some bonus live material. A 7" will also be released in conjunction with the disc. Violet Friday, Goddamnit! *one day, only. <br />Spiral Scratch is the <span style="font-weight:bold;">ONLY VIOLET FRIDAY</span> participating store within a 100 mile radius! This includes surprises from Matador, 4AD, too pure & XL Recordings...things you might be interested in like reissues from the Fall and other cool stuff. Prices viciously slashed. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOlz1jrMqOI/AAAAAAAAAdo/O_ov-bR4Enk/s1600/national-hv-ee.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 292px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOlz1jrMqOI/AAAAAAAAAdo/O_ov-bR4Enk/s320/national-hv-ee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542088180402792674" /></a><br /><br />Lastly, the highly sought after Spiral Scratch Gift Certificates will make their return this week, along with some brow-raising re-stocks, new releases and whatnot.<br />-<span style="font-weight:bold;">The Parting Gifts</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">- Strychnine Dandelion </span>(featuring Greg 'Oblivian' Cartwright)<br />-<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tyvek - Nothing Fits</span> Tyvek, who we watched grow up, are peaking with their second proper full length, not to mention some nifty cover art. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">-Iron Lung - Life. Iron Lung. Death.</span> (re-issue just released last week)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">-Neil Young - Le Noise</span> accidentally sent to us, we are selling this a hair above wholesale making this overpriced record almost affordable. we will be returning them after next week. you wont find it cheaper--if you do, someone's cheatin'<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Torche</span> - Songs For Singles <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Earth - A Bureaucratic Desire For Extra-Capsular Extraction</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl31HRyVpI/AAAAAAAAAeA/S_ra6ktY_eg/s1600/purlingPSA.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 303px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g-bEQrV89uc/TOl31HRyVpI/AAAAAAAAAeA/S_ra6ktY_eg/s320/purlingPSA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542092570826528402" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Purling Hiss - PSA/Hissteria/Purling Hiss</span>. Michael Polizze plays guitar for 'lo-fi' guitar psych creepers, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Birds of Maya</span> when he is not recording his own, fuzzed out psych/space blasts on his solo albums. As someone noted, Polizze sounds, at times, like he's playing guitar to save his life. Fans of heavy, fuzzed out, spacey psych-ROCK take note...three solo albums re-released on 3 top notch indie labels (Richie, Woodsist and Permanent Records (super cool folks from chicago, who double as chicago's best record shop).<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Man Or Astro-man?</span> Debut lp from surf astromen. where were you in '92? Loserpallooza? Bringin'the mosh™? Look what ya' missed! Estrus has unveiled more copies of this classic debut. We have them for you. <br />NEW 7" records!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OHSEES, DUM DUM GIRLS, KITTY LITTLE/SCIENTIFIC MAPS split, INTEGRITY</span> reissues and more restocks. Lots of killer used vinyl priced to move unveiled this friday (11/26). No peeking...<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Support your local labels!</span> <br />In addition to our constant touting of the mighty fine <span style="font-weight:bold;">Feral Kid</span> imprint, and ex pat label <a href="www.bigneckrecords.com">BIG NECK RECORDS</a>--several regional labels are putting out quality, good looking product. The bands are not necessarily local--these are people pouring their hard earned money into releasing music they believe in and should be commended, if nothing else, for their efforts in making Buffalo a better place to be--musically speaking. I mean, what else is there, anyway? also: Buy their records.<br /><br />--<a href="http://www.peterwalkeerecords.com/">Peterwalkee</a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Records!</span> Matto seems, from afar, to defy "time constraints" of daily life. he's in like 5 bands, goes to school and runs a record label. Most recently, <a href="http://www.peterwalkeerecords.com/releases.html">Peterwalkee</a> has reissued the class act Figgs "Sucking in Stereo" album. Thats just the tip of the 'berg, as they say from this Capital District DIY Maniac. A recent Kitty Little/Scientific Maps 7" and another Figgs release, the Casino Hayes 7", are recent releases from this ongoing label. <br /><br />-<span style="font-weight:bold;">WARM BATH LABEL</span>. Recently cherry picked 7 of buffalo's most brooootal and released a compilation on 7". (one band per inch!) Resist Control, Inerds, SCHEISSE KRIEG, Ordinary Men & Women, Avulsion, Ancients of Earth and Morax. <br />Warm Bath also has a gnarly distro which can probably be accessed at their <a href="http://www.myspace.com/warmbathlabel/ ">myspace page</a><br /><br />-<span style="font-weight:bold;">Desire Path Recordings</span> upstart label with an LP release of Solo Andata's Ritual. read more about Desire Path <a href="http://www.desirepathrecordings.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />-<span style="font-weight:bold;">One Percent Press</span> No stranger to buffalo music and beyond, good ol' boy stephen "percent" floyd has, upon relocating to the Empire State, dedicated resources to putting out records by (and playing bass for*) Everything Falls Apart, Failures Union and more recently non-localized bands like Venice Is Sinking and involvement with a split band/split label 12" from the Convocation. Read more about the label, whats going on and the mysterious Minnesota "connection" at their <a href="http://onepercentpress.com/">official website</a>, which boasts audio and visual clues as to what to expect from the labels offerings.<br /><br />*i wanted that job.<br /><br /> <br />-Last, but not least, the pretty prolific <span style="font-weight:bold;">Vega Vinyl</span>, which has put out area and non-regional releases. The Giant Squid album looks about as cool as anything i've seen released in quite some time. VV spares no expense. Also in stock from the label is Damiera, Constants and a 3-way lp featuring East Of The Wall, Year of No Light & Rosetta. Read all about them <a href="http://www.vegavinyl.com/blog/">here.</a><br /><br />if you know of any other labels releasing good stuff based in the area, let us know. <br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />11/26 [friday] Don't forget the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> JOE BOMPCZYK MEMORIAL TRIBUTE SHOW</span>.<br />this show is a benefit for joe's kids, as joe, a founding member of buffalo's legendary ENEMIES, succumbed to a bout with cancer. he was a dear uncle to our own richie and a buffalo music benchmark. we will be donating a gift certificate in addition to the other stuff the organizers have going on. <br /><br />12/1 [wednesday] <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Spiral Scratch Night at the Mohawk!!</span><br />The Scratch and Mohawk become one as staffers unite and play their favorite records.<br />DANCE PARTY! Donations to the Buffalo Animal Shelter will enter you automatically to win a hefty gift certificate, too. please check their site, see what they do and do NOT need and if you have some laying around...bring it down. If you cant make the dj night, bring it here!<br />celebrity dj's include:<br /><br />anchovies<br />still bill<br />"mark"<br />t.m. street pervert<br />barrels, chas<br /><br />shenanigans shall ensue.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">anchovies<br />11.21.10</span>Spiral Scratchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13372128039278323730noreply@blogger.com0