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The Greater Wings (LP)
Julie Byrne
Julie Byrne is a singer songwriter who has a beautiful voice and writes some of the most moving songs I've ever heard. Her latest record is a monumental shift in a new direction adding synths to the acoustic arrangements she's known for. This record has very real themes of loss, her collaborator and dear friend passed away during the making of it so the melancholy is extra heavy on this one. Great for crying in the car.
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Jay Simon
Amoeba Hollywood
dj, record label man (must have records), large man
Lovelight (LP)
Gloria Weems
Killer reissue of mostly forgotten South American garage (as in larry levan) album from '83. A personal grail for years, happy to finally be able to play "Push It Up", don't sleep.
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Excursions EP
Max In The World & Kroba
Unusually good "Soulful House" (?) from long time twitter homie & Saxophonist Kroba with Bliss Point label boss Max In The World. Sublime, spiritual, fresh take on the sound that took over NYC's deep house scene in the late 90's via Joe Claussell and Ron Trent. For fans of both and jazz generally. Cop it!
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Workshop 32 (LP)
Kassem Mosse
Strong, distinct, abstract, and oddly soulful. Leipzig's Kassem Mosse once again shows why he's still one of the most interesting artists in dance music today, from abstract sound collages to weird dancefloor wigglers, one for the discerning dj and wandering mind.
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jäck
Amoeba Hollywood
It’s About Time (2023 Remastered Version) (LP)
The Pandoras
this CANNOT continue to be slept on. people have died sleeping on this album over the past 40 years.
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I’m A Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958 (Other)
Bo Diddley
worth buying just to have Mona on vinyl.
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Scott 4 (LP)
Scott Walker
perfect LP to sit naked by a fireplace, drink scotch and read Albert Camus to.
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Thomas Nash
Amoeba Hollywood
When I’m not keeping Amoeba safe working security, you can find me surfing in Malibu, skateboarding in Santa Clarita, or going hard lifting weights at the gym. I also make my own music for fun that is on all platforms. My advice on music, listen to whatever makes you filled with joy and makes your booty move!
Chocolate Starfish & the Hotdog Flavored Water (CD)
Linkin Park: Live in Texas
The best performances by the band ever captured on wax. Sandwiched in between the band iconic debut “Hybrid Theory” & their sophomore smash “Meteora”, “Live in Texas” has the band blazing through all the hybrid theory hits to the fans delight. They also sprinkle in a few “new” singles off of “Meteora” that are still YouTube favorites 20+ years after the legendary performance. Opening for Metallica, the venue was under half way full of mostly Metallica fans. Let’s celebrate Los Angeles’ hometown team and their best live performances ever.
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Katie
Amoeba Hollywood
Ragdoll Dance (LP)
Institute
I had been eagerly awaiting the next release from Institute since their flawless 2019 album Readjusting the Locks, and Ragdoll Dance does not disappoint. The heavy crust, noise, and post-punk elements of previous albums are maintained and expanded on here in fresh and interesting ways.
Favorite track: Dead Zone
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Härvest (LP)
Poison Ruïn
Recently had the chance to catch dark-ages drenched punk outfit Poison Ruïn live after having this album on heavy rotation last year, and that performance immediately brought Härvest back into the rotation and gave me an even deeper appreciation for this band. Few are doing it like this.
Favorite track: Torture Chamber
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Greener (LP)
Tommy Virgil
My Rifle, My Pony, and Me has a soft spot in my heart, and an even softer spot has been created for the cover featured on Greener. The original song that serves as the title track of this EP hints at the sound that's to come from this artist, and I'm stoked to see what's next.
Favorite track: My Rifle, My Pony, and Me
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Push (LP)
Sextile
Sextile has slowly become one of my favorites, and this most recent album has only aided in that feeling. Touching on house, post-punk, gabber, dance, synth-punk, and more, Push is an absolute blast from start to finish. It'll ramp you up, it'll slow you down, it'll leave you wanting way more from this incredible LA based outfit.
Favorite track: Lost Myself Again
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Half Eaten by Dogs (LP)
The Serfs
Synth! Minimal wave! Post-punk! Beeps! Boops! Half Eaten by Dogs has it all and more! The Serfs became a mainstay of mine after their incredible 2020 release Sounds of Serfdom, and the follow up Primal Matter solidified them as a regular in my rotation. Half Eaten by dogs continues the electronic magic The Serfs have tapped into in a more stripped down, experimental, and icy cold way.
Favorite track: Electric Like An Eel
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( Songs by ) Thom
Amoeba Hollywood
Amoeba receiver / pricer by day & live sound engineer by night. I also write & record the Songs by Thom.
In Ribbons ( 30th Anniversary Reissue ) (Other)
Pale Saints
" In Ribbons " is the 2nd full length album from Leeds, UK based Pale Saints. It continues with the dynamic loud / soft dreamy sound of their 1st album. But here songs are less chaotic and more layered & delicate! For fans of: My Bloody Valentine, Lush & Cocteau Twins ... On Double Transparent LP or 2 x CD ...
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Music For Kids (Other)
The Folk Implosion
The Folk Implosion are a duo made up of Lou Barlow ( Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh ) & John Davis. They started as a very lo-fi acoustic / garage act. The songs on here originally appeared on the Kids soundtrack. It marked a change to a more pop oriented dance sound. "Natural One" was even an unlikely hit for the duo! For fans of: Sebadoh, Pavement, GBV, etc ... On double LP or CD
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Spooky / Split / Lovelife (LP)
Lush
Lush were a London based shoegaze quartet from the late 80's / 90's. Their 3 albums were finally reissued late last year. Fuzzy, Jangly, Dreamy pop with beautiful vocals. For fans of: My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, JAMC, RIDE, etc ...
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