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	December 10, 2009

OTHER MUSIC'S 14 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE
December arrives each year full of many various meanings, holiday joy (or sorrow), year-end round-ups, cold snaps and warm tidings, but for us it's a particularly special month: Other Music's Anniversary. This week marks our 14th year and to celebrate and say thank you (not to mention help you with your holiday shopping), we are having a 14% Off Sale on all merchandise in the entire store, including on-line purchases off our mail order website as well as all gift certificates. (Unfortunately, we are not able to extend this offer to real time purchases from our MP3 store, but Download Gift Certificates will be eligible for this discount.) The sale runs from Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13. And once again, thank you for a great 14 years!

Please note: the mail order site's shopping cart will not reflect the savings but we'll apply the discount when we ship your order.


	FEATURED NEW RELEASES Animal Collective (Pre-order) King Midas Sound Eduardo Mateo & Jorge Trasante African Pearls Volume 5 (Various) Bill Fox Carl Simmons The Raincoats Three Score & Ten (Topic Box Set) Pandit Pran Nath DVD Hot Women (Robert Crumb Comp.) SJOB Movement Mebusas Africa Boogaloo (Various) John Fahey (America LP) Hopkinson Smith Lone Led Er Est Saint Etienne: Songs for the Dog & Duck Clipse The Rationals The Quick		The Attack Crushed Butler Echo & the Bunnymen Ghosts of Christmas Past (Various) 13th Chime Marcus Nasty (Rinse Mix) Jawbox The BYG Deal (Various) Bruce Gilbert ALSO AVAILABLE Rotter & Friends / Other Music Tote Bag Fever Ray (Deluxe Edition) Steve Reid People Far Out Daniel Menche BACK IN PRINT Unicorn Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/othermusic


			Many of our customers have been enjoying the ease of texting their orders with their mobile phone. To take advantage of this option with any of the items listed below, go to subports.com where you can create your free Subports account. Afterwards, just text the corresponding subcode listed underneath each item to 767825. CLAIRVOYANT: A SUBPORTS RETAIL EXPERIMENT - DECEMBER 10, 11 & 12 If you are in New York, Subports has set up a pop-up shop at 303 Grand in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with a great range of gifts from over 30 of NYC's most interesting and exciting vendors. And if you're stumped for a gift, there'll be a bona fide clairvoyant on hand to help you select the perfect present, and then you simply text your order. Click here for more information.

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BROOKLYN FLEA PRESENTS GIFTED
Our good friends at the Brooklyn Flea will be presenting their Gifted holiday market this year, very conveniently located across the street from us in the old Tower Records Annex, at East 4th Street and Lafayette. The market will be operating Wednesday through Sunday for the first two weeks of December, and then every day from December 16 to the 24. And every Wednesday there'll be an after-work party at Gifted from 6 to 9PM with free Brooklyn Brew Shop beer and Other Music DJs. Stop by next Wednesday, December 9th, and you'll be able to do some holiday shopping while OM's Mikey IQ Jones spins his favorite records.

GIFTED: 20 East 4th Street (at Lafayette) NYC

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WIN TICKETS TO A SUNNY DAY IN GLASGOW
Philadelphia's A Sunny Day in Glasgow wonderfully re-imagine the oft-used shoegaze descriptor, incorporating Kompakt-rhythms and experimental recording techniques into their dream pop sounds, and their most recent album, 2009's Ashes Grammar, has certainly been a store favorite. The group will be performing two shows in New York this weekend, on Saturday, December 12 at Union Hall, and then the next night at (Le) Poisson Rouge. We're giving away one pair of tickets to each evening. Send an email to enter@othermusic.com and please list the night that you'd like to see in the subject header.

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UNION HALL: 702 Union Street Park Slope, Brooklyn

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The Mister Saturday Night crew are closing out 2009 and kicking in 2010 with two great parties this month. First up, this Saturday, December 12, John Tejada will be joining residents Justin and Eamon, guaranteed to be delivering a set that's as brain-moving as it is hip-shaking. And then on New Years Eve, they'll be welcoming in the new decade with one of the most sought after DJs in the world, Detroit's Omar S!!! To enter to win tickets to either of these parties, email giveaway@othermusic.com and be sure to list which night you're hoping to score guest spots to in the subject header.

MARKET HOTEL: 1142 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn
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CRO-MAGS TICKET GIVE AWAY
Cro-Mags take over Santos Party House on Tuesday, December 29th, with special guests RazorBlade HandGrenade. Definitely not your typical Santos event but no doubt one that will be talked about for years to come. To enter for a pair of tickets to see these NYC hardcore/thrash legends, email tickets@othermusic.com. We'll notify two winners on Friday, December 18.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29
SANTOS PARTY HOUSE: 100 Lafayette Street, Ground Fl South (btwn Walker & White Streets) NYC
Tickets available at Other Music


	$9.99 CD $11.99 12" $4.99 MP3		ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Fall Be Kind EP (Domino) Preview Songs on Other Music's Download Store Two things are pretty clear for fans of Animal Collective; first, this band is a constantly morphing swirl of noise and emotion, with a sound that seems to evolve by leaps and bounds with each successive release, and second, they are at the peak of their powers, releasing indelible music that is the best of their estimable career. This all-new five-song EP fits that warped mold perfectly. The sound spins off in several surprising directions, from the pan-flute-loop-freakout of opener "Graze" (a live favorite), to the Grateful Dead-sampling rubber-band strut of "What Would I Want? Sky," Fall Be Kind is a stunner. Heavily electronic, but also poppier, more hook-filled, and more psychedelic that recent fare, this record is a must-have. Pre-order today, and it's on the way! (Will be shipped to reach your door on or near the December 15 release date.) Download version out now. Pre-order CD by Texting "omcdanimalfall" to 767825 Pre-order LP by Texting "omlpanimalfall" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		KING MIDAS SOUND Waiting for You (Hyperdub) "Cool Out" "I Man" Waiting for You, the debut full-length from King Midas Sound, the trio of producer Kevin "The Bug" Martin, poet/vocalist Roger Robinson, and vocalist Hitomi, is worthy of their hefty band name and the title is wholly appropriate; ask the guys around the store and they'll confirm that I've been waiting for this record all year! As a fan of the dub politics of Massive Attack, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Tricky, and more recently Kode9 and SpaceApe, Paul St. Hiliare's work with Rhythm & Sound, and Burial, this is the next post-millennium late night nu-dub masterpiece, and it weighs in near the top of my favorite releases of 2009. Waiting for You is stunning, haunting, deep and worldly, an after-hours journey into a mix of modern digidub and lover's rock. Martin's deep history of exploring and updating the many facets of reggae music is wonderfully focused here; each song has an atmosphere unto itself, womblike, full of hollow space, deep echoes, and ghostly tales. Collectively they float together in an infectious, hypnotic, atmospheric, intimate and tender brew. The sparse yet fulfilling bed of mechanic clicks, muted snaps, tumbling percussion, deep pulses, crackles, warm bass and low end hum gently form the framework for Robinson's soft and magnetic voice draped in reverb and delay, and Hitomi's sweet and sour vocals add a lightness that cuts through the barren smoky wasteland like a ray of light. The lyrics are lovingly conscious, with social and political human themes; it's full of longing, heartbeats and whispers, sighs and kisses, a real 808s and heartbreak. Think of Sade's album Lover's Rock but add in Horace Andy and Gil Scott-Heron on vocals, produced by Keith Hudson and mixed at the Black Ark. This is a new rethinking of the genre rather than aping the past for a shallow rehash. Although the sound is undeniably '90s Bristol, it's equally Caribbean as it is British. Like a time capsule from the future with a message from the past, this is modern and ancient, and very special. Waiting for You is a simply beautiful detour from the masses and a deep record that caresses you with every listen. Thanks Hyperdub for another classic and a perfect lead into the winter of 2010! Highest recommendation! [DG] Order CD by Texting "omcdkingwaiting" to 767825


	$14.99 CD		EDUARDO MATEO & JORGE TRASANTE Mateo y Trasante (Lion Productions) "Dulce Brillo" "El Blues Para el Bien Moi" Two years after the revelation that was Lion Productions' release of Uruguayan legend Eduardo Mateo's sixties band El Kinto, along with his astonishing solo debut, Mateo Solo Bien Se Lame (http://othermusic.com/2007march29update.html), we have what is arguably the man's greatest album, Mateo y Trasante, recorded in the mid-seventies with a young percussionist named Jorge Trasante. Mateo was a notoriously difficult and eccentric character, but widely believed to be the most poetic and talented singer and songwriter in sixties and seventies Uruguay. The production of his first solo LP was fraught with delays owing to Mateo's unreliability and probable mental illness, and several years would pass until he was able to make it into the studio again. But my god, the ideas that must have been germinating in the man's mind, as the results are nothing less than totally sublime. About a year before going into the studio he'd begun rehearsing and constantly hanging out with Trasante, a young veteran of several Uruguayan bands. The liner notes include a lengthy and moving remembrance from Trasante about the difficulties of meeting up with Mateo during the height of Uruguay's military dictatorship, and about how they'd face off and play music all day long, and then spend the evenings listening to ethnic records from all over the world. By the time it came to record the two were in perfect harmony, with Mateo's songs and delivery evincing an even greater depth and maturity than before, as he was abetted by the sonorous rhythms Trasante could conjure on his drums. Apart from one tune fleshed out with a small ensemble, what you hear is simply the gorgeous meeting of voice, acoustic guitar, and percussion, and it is the sound of perfection. [MK] Order CD by Texting "omcdeduardomateo" to 767825


	$27.99 CD $17.99 MP3		VARIOUS ARTISTS African Pearls 5: Cote D'Ivoire (Syllart) "Percoussas" Francois Lougah "Me houi me tan" Grands Colombia Afro Jam of the Week!! It's been a while since we've had a new volume in the always solid African Pearls series to offer, and I'm psyched that we're moving onto the sounds of the Ivory Coast on this one. The vibe of the Cote D'Ivoire has always been a little different; records from the region that I've picked up in my travels over the years have always been surprising in that they meld together western funk, soul and Latin influences oft-covered in other African dance band hybrids, yet fuse them all together with a more distinctly European chanson/French pop influence (not to mention a bit of reggae bounce), to produce a final product that's less bombastic and more sensitive than say, their Ghanese or even Congolese counterparts. Everything here is much more laissez-faire and openly omnivorous than their other regional counterparts as well, perhaps to do with the state of Cote D'Ivoire's highly stable economic climate during the period -- this is pretty much straight-up party music, not detailing the trials and tribulations so much as celebrating the good life while it's around. That optimism comes through loud and clear throughout the two CDs of this collection, and it is undeniably infectious. I have to say, this has quickly become one of my favorite editions of the series because it is the most diverse, well-rounded, and overtly listenable volumes released thus far. There are a few 80s hits here that may be a bit too slick for some of you (the totally bizarre Abba-in-Africa sound of Nayanka Bel's "I Wassado" immediately comes to mind), but overall it's top-notch, raw-as-a-dog dance madness. My one wish? Let's get a full compilation devoted to Bailly Spinto, please -- his three songs here stand amongst the set's the unequivocal highlights, and homeboy's earthy croon and wail begs for a more elaborate rediscovery. You know how this works, people -- it's the Afro Jam of the Week. Highest recommendation!! [IQ] Order CD by Texting "omcdafricanivory" to 767825


	$13.99 CD $17.99 LPx2 +MP3 $9.99 MP3		BILL FOX Shelter from the Smoke (Scat) "Appalachian Death Sigh" "Junked Lot Serenade" The business of music is a tricky beast to try and master, but what if you have no interest in trying? In the mid-1980s Bill Fox's band the Mice released two excellent punky power-pop records (For Almost Ever and Scooter, reissued together as For Almost Ever Scooter, which I strongly suggest seeking out as they are some of the best records of the era) and then called it a day. Ten years later Bill quietly released a 7" and the mostly solo Shelter from the Smoke. Its homemade Dylan-via-the-Byrds vibes felt as good as your favorite t-shirt for a lot of folks, and spinART quickly stepped in and re-released the album with a few songs swapped out for some new ones. It was followed by another excellent record, Transit Byzantium, about a year later, and then nothing. No shows (not that there were ever many in the first place), no more records, no interviews (Bill is extremely reluctant to talk to the press or discuss his music regardless of -- or maybe because of -- how flattering the pieces are). But when a record is this good, when it sounds better with each passing year, when it becomes the sort of record that the mention of causes those who already know it to share an instant bond and those who get turned on to it to be forever grateful, it is inevitable that it would see the light of day again. And you can thank your lucky stars that today is that day. Robert at Scat has done it right too, as he has included all of the material from both the Cherry Pop release and the spinART reissue as well as the two excellent tracks from the Bird of the World 7". How much do I love this record? A few years back I purged my CD collection, but it wasn't until I was absolutely positive that this reissue was happening that I let go of BOTH versions of the album on CD, and as a vinyl fan I can't tell you how happy I am to finally have this record available on LP. [DMa] Order CD by Texting "omcdbillshelter" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlpbillshelter" to 767825


	$8.99 CD $19.99 LP+45		CARL SIMMONS Honeysuckle Tendrals (Sacred Bones) Honeysuckle Tendrals is a lost recording, residing within the canon of the musical output by a singer/songwriter no one has heard of, from a place that the world has almost entirely written off. Recorded in 1999 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, this album was Carl Simmons' second effort at a full-length recording. He released it into the world in a miniscule edition of cassette tapes on his own Unconscious Piano Productions imprint, and to say it was poorly distributed is an understatement. It was handed out to friends, and perhaps sold at various open mic nights, where he would sometimes pass off his own songs as Bob Dylan tunes to an unsuspecting audience. Incorporating numerous collage elements -- and very few guitar strings --Honeysuckle Tendrals weaves in and out of song in a spacey wash of psychedelic imagery by way of nursery rhymes and fairytales. Owing influence to writers like Lewis Carroll, and filmmakers like Herzog and Lynch, Carl's songs can have something of a cinematic feel. Though perhaps best classified under the floppy umbrella of "outsider" music, Honeysuckle Tendrals displays remarkably complex arrangements utilizing a staggeringly simple arsenal of instruments: a broken guitar, sound collage, and heavily layered vocal tracks filtered through an array of effects. Think Peter Grudzien reading mother goose, the Cheshire Cat conducting the Langley Schools Music Project, or Bob Dylan singing unknown lullabies with a head full of helium. The LP version is an edited and slightly re-sequenced presentation, carefully curated, re-mastered for vinyl, and housed in a handmade jacket in the Folkways tradition. It includes a bonus 7-inch EP including two alternate takes from the LP and two outstanding and completely exclusive non-album tracks. The CD version contains the album in its complete form. [KCo] Order CD by Texting "omcdcarlhoneysuckle" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlpcarlhoneysuckle" to 767825


	$15.99 CD $14.99 LP+MP3		THE RAINCOATS The Raincoats (We ThRee / Kill Rock Stars) "No Looking" "Adventures Close to Home" For the first time in ten years, and thirty years after its original release on Rough Trade, the essential debut by the Raincoats is finally back in print! As directly post-punk as a band can be, guitarist Ana da Silva and bassist Gina Birch converged at the Hornsey College of Art in London in 1976, where they drew inspiration from punk bands such as the Slits, the Clash, and the Sex Pistols. Taking the cue that starting a band was easy, they summed their courage, joined forces with a drummer and guitarist, and within a couple months were playing gigs. A year later, they recruited ex-Slits member Palmolive behind the kit, and later Vicky Aspinall, who responded to Palmolive's want ad for a female violinist/keyboardist who could play with "strength not style." The following year, the band released their first single on Rough Trade. In 1979, Palmolive announced that she would be leaving the band, and the Raincoats recorded their debut album to document all of the songs that the four very different women had collectively written. From the moment that the introductory drumroll to "Fairytale in the Supermarket" breaks, it is obvious why The Raincoats made such an indelible blot on Western music, famously changing the lives of such luminaries as Kim Gordon and Kurt Cobain, who gushed about his copy of the record in the liner notes to Nirvana's Insecticide as "one of the few really important things that I've been blessed with." For Cobain and doubtless others, The Raincoats was a life-saving device, an unmatched outpouring of honest emotion and pent-up energy. As da Silva once wrote in a tiny booklet that she self-published shortly after the release of this album, "Perfection is far, far away, but the way towards something, somewhere, or someone can have its own value, interest, or charm." The offbeat lurch and organic mess of post-punk is alive more than ever in these raw and celebratory songs, each one a distinct, living thing. The Raincoats confidently mash together excitement, urgency, and desperation, their bleating vocals pig-piling on top of each other, wandering bassline and bouncing drums separately generating an unstoppable momentum. Also on this disc, though poorly advertised, is the music video to "Fairytale in the Supermarket," as well as two rare and incredibly hell-raising live clips of the Raincoats from this era, the first from one of their earliest gigs in Warsaw in 1978, and the second at the band's final show with Palmolive in London in 1979. If you missed seeing the band on their very brief, sold-out reunion tour this fall, these clips are one hell of a consolation prize. As life-changing as an album can be, The Raincoats easily tops my list as #1 reissue of the year. [KS] Order CD by Texting "omcdraincoatsraincoats" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlpraincoatsraincoats" to 767825


	$74.99 CDx7		VARIOUS ARTISTS Three Score & Ten - Box Set (Topic) As a general rule, we basically never refer to the outside press that a release receives in our reviews, but in the case of this extraordinary seven-CD compilation and 110-paged oversized book detailing the history of one of the most important independent labels in the history of recorded sound, I couldn't resist -- five stars in Mojo, five stars in Uncut, and the following quote from Shindig magazine, "the complete package is as important a CD set as any ever issued"!!! Three Score & Ten charts the more than half-century-long history of Topic Records, an enormously influential label from the U.K. that basically did for the British Isles what Moses Asch did for us here in the U.S. with his Folkways label: preserve and present an entire body of song, history, and way of life on LP that was fast fading, while also presenting a whole new generation of singers and performers that found sustenance and inspiration from their heritage revealed. Founded by a group of members of the British Marxist Party, the first release was a 78rpm record entitled "The Man That Waters the Workers Beer," and they operated on the continuous premise that politics and folk-art are inextricably linked. They were amongst the first to record and release many of the U.K.'s finest folk revivalists, people like Anne Briggs, Shirley Collins, Davey Graham, the Watersons, Nic Jones and June Tabor amongst many others, as well as more traditional performers such as the incredible Margaret Barry, the McPeake Family, Paddy Tunney, and Jimmy MacBeath. All of these artists, along with many, many more will be found across these seven compact discs' 144 songs. The book has been lovingly assembled with photographs, artist's histories, and killer reproductions of hard to find album covers. An impeccable set all around. [MK] Order CD Box Set by Texting "omcdvariousthree" to 767825


	$24.99 DVD		PANDIT PRAN NATH In Between the Notes (Other Minds) A looming figure over the mystical minimalism of LaMonte Young and Terry Riley, Pandit Pran Nath was in fact teacher to both Young and Riley, in addition to Henry Flynt, Charlemagne Palestine, Don Cherry and Rhys Chatham and other such adventurers. The North Indian singer is known for his adherence to the Hindustani form of raga, or Kirana Gharana -- of which The Raga Cycle: Palace Theatre 1972 and Midnight Raga Malkauns are both wonderful documents. Not surprisingly, considering the work of those he influenced, Pran Nath's alaps (the mellow introductory opening of the raga form) are expansive, epic and utterly hypnotic. Made in 1986 but never released, In Between the Notes -- put together lovingly by filmmaker William Farley and Bill Marpet -- was shot in India and features an extensive history of Pran Nath and interviews with Young, Riley, Marian Zazeela and various scholars. A wonderful, important story that continues to inform the contemporary avant-garde and the perfect stocking stuffer for your burgeoning minimalist drone freak! [AG] Order DVD by Texting "omdvdpanditin" to 767825


	$15.99 CD		VARIOUS ARTISTS Hot Women: Women Singers from the Torrid Regions of the World - Compiled by Robert Crumb (Kein & Aber) "El Tambor de la Alegria" Grupo de "La Alegria" "Neva Hicaz Gazel "Ayda Sonmez Oh, man... Wow!! Robert Crumb is a world-renowned illustrator and musician, but perhaps not as many recognize him as an enthusiast and collector of music from the 78RPM era of the late 1920s/early 1930s. With Hot Women, he serves up a wonderful mixtape of sorts, made from his own personal collection, tied together with a great theme -- just over an hour of female-fronted tracks from the warmer regions of the world. The sound quality is obviously a little rough at times and representative of the limitations of the source materials, but DAMN, this stuff is gorgeous, totally fun, and at times, you can even hear the inspiration it gave Crumb in his own music. The vibe ranges from cabaret chanteuses, rustic flamenco and Tejano songs, lots of hot-jazz and ragtime-influenced hybrid recordings, and a handful of traditional roots recordings made in the likes of Africa and the Middle East. This is the sort of collection the folks at labels like Mississippi would kill to release, and if the music alone weren't enough already, the package is visually gorgeous, with the liner notes hand-drawn and lettered by Crumb himself, featuring info on the performers from what scant sources he could find via a network of peers. This collection is lovely, and filled with the care, charm, and hard work that someone puts into a good mix for a loved one. Recommended! [IQ] Order CD by Texting "omcdvarioushot" to 767825


	$14.99 LP $14.99 LP		SJOB MOVEMENT A Move in the Right Direction (Academy) MEBUSAS Blood Brothers (Academy) From the mastermind behind the brilliant Ofege reissue from earlier this year come two more scorching '70s Afro-rock and funk LPs, beautifully packaged with original album art, and in the case of Mebusas, with a gorgeous gatefold sleeve. You might know SJOB Movement from the disco volume of Nigeria Special, but other than that you'd have to be a pretty hardened collector of African records to know much about the group. A Move in the Right Direction from 1974 is a wonderfully offbeat record, sure there are funky Afrobeat grooves for miles on here, but what makes this album really special is its off-kilter qualities. There's a heavy, introspective vibe at times, enhanced by swirling synth and keyboard sounds fairly unique in the region and era; it sounds far deeper and spacier than anything I've heard coming out of 1970s Nigeria. The Mebusas' Blood Brothers album from 1973 is a little more conventional but no less essential. Borrowing from all across the globe, the backbone here is American funk but the way the band incorporates psychedelic rock (some killer fuzzed out and trippy guitar shredding on here), Caribbean rhythms and traditional African sounds makes things interesting all the way. Cross-cultural jam of the week! SJOB Movement wins by a whisker but you probably need them both. [AK] Order LP by Texting "omlpsjobmove" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlpmebusasblood" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		VARIOUS ARTISTS Africa Boogaloo: The Latinization of West Africa (Honest Jons) "A Moins Que Namikosa" Orchestre OK Jazz "Rampa Rampa" Orchestre Yaya Mas If much of what constitutes Cuban and Caribbean rhythm came from Africa originally, the artists included on Africa Boogaloo: The Latinization of West Africa return the favor, refracting those rhythms back and combining them with West African highlights. The result of which is all but impossible not to love. Focusing on the '50s-'70s, most of the bands may not be familiar -- Orchestra Baobab might be recognized by some -- but the uplifting, spirited tone of the music will be welcome to many ears, regardless of the unknown names. As always, Honest Jons has done a lovely job pairing thorough, informative liner notes with tasteful, historical design. Recommended! [AG] Order CD by Texting "omcdvariousafrica" to 767825


	$27.99 LPx2 180 gram / Ltd.		JOHN FAHEY America (4 Men with Beards) Back in the early 90s, as my best friend and I discovered the weird visionary LPs of John Fahey filed under the dusty Folk section of our record shops, each new discovery presented another wrinkle in our understanding. There were the meticulously clean blues and folk tunes of his earliest efforts, each one getting a bit further out. The songs started expanding to more grandiose, almost "symphonic" statements and odd tape collages started seeping in as well. Not to mention the packaging of these things: more ornate and obtuse with each album. By the time of his sixth album, The Voice of the Turtle, it seemed that he couldn't take the music or the accompanying artwork any further. Then came what I considered his masterpiece, America. Two massive musical statements, "Mark 1:15" and "Voice of the Turtle," along with two lighter musings made for a staggering listen. And the package was beyond belief, a gatefold-sized graphic novel of sorts that anticipates things like Jim Woodring's Frank and other inscrutable graphic works by decades. It was a totemic work by the man. Only, in the CD age, it was discovered that there had been another half to the album! Originally it was conceived as a double album, meaning a whole other disc featuring the title track, a Skip James and a Dvorak cover, even Fahey on 12-string. But the CD format gave as it took away. The original running order was scrambled and "Mark 1:15" was inexcusably shortened. And the gorgeous art was reduced to stamp-sized pics bordering a simple CD booklet. Blasphemy! Thankfully, 4 Men With Beards have not only restored the double-album intent, but all of the original packaging to boot. Finally, as the legend conceived it to be heard, seen, and felt. Recommended! [AB] Order LP by Texting "omlpjohnamerica" to 767825


	$16.99 CDx2		HOPKINSON SMITH J.S. Bach: Complete works for Lute (Naive) An impeccably packaged and completely essential reissue of renowned lutenist Hopkinson Smith's Bach transcriptions for solo lute. Originally recorded between 1981-82, I discovered these recordings a few years ago while looking through the Goldberg Early Music Magazine's website, which has an archive of an excellent feature they run in which they ask famous musicians and performers what their "desert island discs" are. There were a huge range of recordings represented naturally, but what was immediately apparent was how often these Hopkinson Smith transcriptions kept popping up. There was a consensus regarding their greatness for a reason; these performances are remarkably deep and moving, possibly the finest interpretation of a body of work thought to be amongst the most beautiful ever written. Though a highly virtuosic performer, what sets Smith's approach apart is how sedate and contemplative it is, as he brings an almost Zen-like level of concentration and pace to the proceedings. Deliberate and slow, and yet still endlessly compelling, this is without a doubt some of the most enveloping music a listener could ever be privy to. Two CDs packaged in an oversized paper board box, with an extensive booklet of liner notes, this set would make an exquisite gift. [MK] Order CD by Texting "omcdhopkinsoncomplete" to 767825


	$17.99 CD $9.99 MP3		LONE Ecstasy and Friends (Werk) "Endlessly" "Now, Let Me Brush You" Ecstasy & Friends, the latest full-length from producer Matt Cutler (a/k/a Lone), is every bit as emotive, fun, and familiar as the title suggests. Definitely in the uptempo and downbeat/wonky arena of beat programming, Lone is as melodic as Boards of Canada and Bibio, but he is also sensual and nostalgic for the mid '80s, like Dam Funk minus the vocals. Snappy, stuttering percussion and dizzying synth passages swirl around, wrapping you in software and soul. A track like "Love Heads" feels like some mid-'90s hip-hop instrumental, while "Waves Imagination" comes across like a re-edit of the late night and breezy soul of an Anita Baker or Keith Sweat. Bright and crystal clear, his sounds and layers are rich with shimmering elements and effects, and the instruments sparkle with color and emotion. Fans of any of the vibey nu-electronica such as Fourtet or (yet again) Dilla should love this stuff. Ecstasy & Friends feels as much inspired by jazz fusion (think the late-'70s new-age fusion) as the last twenty years of hip-hop and R&B (from electro to quiet storm). In this re-awakening of instrumental beat-driven electronica, we're hearing producers craft an infinitely expansive soundtrack for our lives; some 'E' and some friends never (well, rarely) hurt, so let this be your soundtrack. [DG] Order CD by Texting "omcdloneecstasy" to 767825


	$14.99 LP $9.99 MP3		LED ER EST Dust on Common (Wierd) "Port Isabel" "Destination Sanity" Wierd Records brings us Dust on Common, the first full-length from Led Er Est. Formed in 2007, the New York trio possesses a dark, cavernous yet tuneful synthwave quality, even resembling Trisomie 21 on tracks like "Port Isabel." At the same time, however, there are also equal elements of post-punk and a bit of raw pop reminiscent of groups as dissimilar as early Simple Minds (when Led Er Est adopts a more driving sound) and early Human League. As you'd expect from the Wierd Records camp, the band doesn't take these reference points or their influences lightly. Dust on Common varies from propulsive, intense synthwave (e.g. "Unkept Area," "Scissors" and "Laredo" -- the latter complete with an angular post-punk guitar lead) to prance-y slow synthpop ("Destination Sanity"), to slow industrial soundtrack music ("Something for the Children"). There's even the Argento/Claudio Simonetti-esque ''CC'' that serves as the outro track for the album. Strictly serious stuff for the heads who can tell the difference between those who are down with this sound and those who are simply "trying it on" for cool points. Recommended! [SM] Order LP by Texting "omlpleddust" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		SAINT ETIENNE PRESENTS Songs for the Dog and Duck (Ace Records) "Make Me Yours" Bettye Swan "Good Time Coming" Mustard Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley gives good compilation. If you see his name attached to a comp of just about any style, it's a pretty safe bet you'll walk away a satisfied customer with your ears filled with both familiar faves and a truckload of new obsessive discoveries. Songs for the Dog and Duck, Stanley's newest curation for UK label Ace Records, is perhaps one of the best he's assembled yet; a follow-up to the Songs from Mario's Café collection from a few years ago, this one's theme is to essentially create the essential pub crawling vibe for the music aficionado. Dog and Duck delivers one hell of a soundtrack, offering up Northern soul gems, rockabilly skiffles, 70s UK glam stompers (Mustard! Where have these guys been all my life!?), and a few psych-pop nuggets as well. Everyone from the Zombies to Little Richard, the Ohio Players to Duffy Power are included for your consumption alongside gems by Sniff 'n' the Tears (yesss!), Claudine Clark, Les Paul and Mary Ford (produced by Joe Meek!), Bettye Swann, and perhaps the best context for Alex Chilton's breathtaking "EMI Song (Smile for Me)" that I've ever heard. There's not a duff track in the bunch, and the whole thing is expertly sequenced for maximum listening pleasure. If this were my local jukebox, I'd never leave my neighborhood bar, and I'd be a raging alcoholic to boot. Thanks to Bob Stanley, I can keep it clean and stick to Diet Pepsi. That's love. [IQ] Order CD by Texting "omcdvarioussaint" to 767825


	$13.99 CD		CLIPSE Til the Casket Drops (Columbia) "Freedom" "Door Man" The Clipse finally return with the long-awaited follow-up to 2006's Hell Hath No Fury in the shape of 'Till the Casket Drops, and it's another batch of freaky tales from the Dirty South about celebrating life and living good, no matter how you make your money. The Clipse seem to be aware that they probably won't get a lot of airplay (though they should), and they know that's not where their audience is, however, this album shares much with the current celebratory trend in urban radio. That said, the Clipse are very smart, and their wordplay, themes, and frankness is articulated in such a way that many meanings can be applied, and even with the use of cultural references they are usually inventive and imaginative, turning standard hip-hop references on their ears: "Child of a lesser God, so when I drop the top on the Porsche/It's my way of reaching for the Lord" (from "Never Will I Stop"), or the more elaborate, "I see you flirting baby, those jeans are painted on her, mommy looking good but I don't even want her, no need to take it personal, that's just how it be, no disrespect to you, I'm just enjoying me, finally I'm free" (from "I'm Good"). In between every official release, the Clipse have continuously released mix tapes that fill the streets and sneaker shops from SoHo to Harlem, Atlanta to L.A., New Orleans to Virginia Beach and around the world. The tracks they've created for 'Till the Casket Drops prove that they have an ear for what people want, from the strip clubs to the swagger-filled backpackers, from Swedish saggers to the Japanese hip-hop aficionados, and they deliver every time by keeping it oh so real. This is their most accessible record yet, due to the conscious choice to use a variety of producers and singers. Here we find Pusha and Malice teaming up with, of course, Pharrell Williams, but also Kanye West, DJ Khalil, Swizz Beatz, Scott Storch, Keri Hilson, Joss Stone, Cam'ron, and Junior Reid among others, yet their content hasn't really changed; the Clipse always have a good time. For those that like their hip-hop as futuristic and as urban as The Warriors PSP, here you go. Once again, the Clipse prove they are the real deal, and want you to celebrate with them.'Till the Casket Drops indeed. [DG] Order CD by Texting "omcdclipsetil" to 767825


	$32.99 CDx2		THE RATIONALS Think Rational! (Big Beat) "Feelin Lost" "Temptation's Bout to Get Me" Unless you grew up in the Michigan area, the Rationals are most likely not a household name. It's a shame because from 1965 and into the early '70s, they were truly one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands, not only amongst the great local talent (MC5! Stooges! Bob Seger! SRC!), but in all of the United States. From their humble beginnings as a competent Zombies/Kinks-informed dance band, they developed into a full-blown American garage soul equivalent of the Small Faces and Spencer Davis Group, thanks in great part to the golden pipes of Scott Morgan, who could occasionally out-sing even Steve Marriott. Primarily known as an R&B and soul covers band, the Rationals' versions of some of the staples of the time are truly incendiary (their unconventional and mind-blowing takes on "Respect" and "Temptation's 'Bout to Get Me" are hot as fire!). Fortunately the originals are just as rocking, if only there were more of them. A decade in the making, due to label drama and contractual issues (I'm guessing), this amazing 34-song double-CD retrospective is a godsend and will hopefully go some way in restoring the status of the Rationals as rock 'n' roll royalty. We get all their singles on A-Square and Cameo and tracks from the mythical 1968 fan club LP (only two copies have surfaced up until today), and a slew of rarities, including the promo 45 they recorded for a Detroit men's clothing store. Complete with a great 24-page booklet, Think Rational! is one of the greatest reissues of the year. [AK] Order CD by Texting "omcdrationalsthink" to 767825


	$14.99 LP		THE QUICK Mondo Deco (Radio Heartbeat) That the Quick were but a blip on the radar of mid-'70s America is one of those eternally confounding tales. Maybe even more than Big Star, it's just hard to believe these guys -- whose early demos were recorded by Kim Fowley and ran with that LA scene -- weren't massive. Mondo Deco, it's fair to say, is just hard not to like; it's instantly accessible in the same way that so many classic albums are. There's no denying the influence of Sparks (the album's producer was Earle Mankey, the original Sparks guitarist) -- imagine Sparks without the eccentricities -- but the Quick were able to fashion fantastic songs that more than stand on their own. Add to that a heaping spoonful of British pop (the Move, Beatles, Queen) and a dash of Cheap Trick. Fans of the Records, Milk 'n' Cookies, Teenage Fanclub, and Dickies may have found their favorite new band. Three-part harmonies, razor-sharp guitars, hooks for days... now on vinyl again?!? What more do you want? [AG] Order LP by Texting "omlpquickmondo" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		THE ATTACK About Time! (RPM / Bam Caruso) "Try It" "Magic in the Air (aka Watch with Mother)" About Time is right. The Attack burned bright yellow-orange-red for a short couple of years in the mid-to-late '60s, crafting some of the finest mod pop, freakbeat and whimsical psychedelia the decade had to offer. Singer Richard Shirman (discovered as a dancer on Ready Steady Go!) leads his troop with cocksure swagger and equal parts raspy blue-eyed soul belting, snot-nosed toughness and tender croon, and the guitars chime and clang like trashcan lids (just like the Creation at their most urgent). Their take on "Try It" destroys the Standells' version, "Magic in the Air" and "Anymore Than I Do" are crunching freakbeat classics (I'm closing my eyes and I'm seeing 100 Austin Powers look-a-likes fight their way to the dancefloor!), while "Created by Clive," a Weird Science-esque tale of a robot lady, and "Lady Orange Peel" are toy town psych gold. Then there's the soaring, pre-Jeff Beck version of "Hi Ho Silver Lining" and...it's turning into a laundry list. Nineteen tracks, including a radio session and a recently discovered acetate, and a nice, informative booklet which also has some rather fetching photos of these handsome devils. Super essential if you're into the Who (before they became a bloated balloon), the Creation, the Eyes, the Action, or any aspect of '60s swinging London, really. [AK] Order CD by Texting "omcdattackabout" to 767825


	$14.99 LP $9.99 MP3		CRUSHED BUTLER Uncrushed (Radio Heartbeat) Preview Songs on Other Music's Download Store In the few years that they existed (1969 to 1971), it is hard to imagine that Crushed Butler found many kindred spirits as London's hippy scene drifted more into prog excess, but listening to them today it is impossible to not see them as one of the prime examples of proto-punk mayhem. Led by a pre-Hammersmith Gorillas/Gorillas Jesse Hector on guitar and vocals along with bassist Alan Butler and the caveman finesse of Darryl Reed on drums, the few songs that they did commit to tape now stand alongside a small handful of other bands whose primal fury and killer songs go toe to toe in a battle royal on each track. Things kick off with the brief, brutal and primal statement of intent, "It's My Life," and it is clear that there was no changing their mind. "Factory Grime" would have most likely been a somewhat psychedelic song in lesser hands, but instead it is three-and-a-half minutes of blind rage (with a killer chorus). Supposedly "Love Is All Around Me" was only recorded as a concession so they could record one of their own songs and once again another band probably could have had a hit with it, but Crushed Butler manage to pummel it into something far more sinister and interesting. They stretch out a bit on "My Son's Alive" and the epic dirge "Love Fighter" but never lose the song. "High School Dropout" (two versions here) brings to mind Stack Waddy in its thug R&B stylings. This edition from the fine folks at Radio Heartbeat marks the first vinyl appearance since the ultra-limited original 10" issue on Dig the Fuzz and the first time that the second version of "High School Dropout" has appeared on wax, and adds a totally unreleased instrumental track "Let It Ring." Highly recommended. [DMa] Order LP by Texting "omlpcrusheduncrushed" to 767825


	$13.99 CD		ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Noble Rot) "Villiers Terrace" "The Killing Moon" The Ian McCulloch we hear on this legendary Bunnymen concert recording from July 19, 1983 at the Royal Albert Hall is not the Ian that showed for his acoustic set at Other Music last week. It wasn't that we expected the singer to perform with the same youthful vigor that he possessed some 26 years ago. It's just that we, like the rest of the fans who had waited outside in the cold for almost an hour past the scheduled show time (while Ian fussed about the store's track lighting and kicked out our photographer), were simply excited at this rare opportunity to experience an intimate, unplugged performance from a post-punk great who many of us had been following since his band really mattered. Instead we witnessed the sad cliché of a cocky, middle-aged rock star still clinging to his glory days. Finally settling on playing in complete darkness, more often than not McCulloch was unable to finish a song without stopping mid-verse to offer some drunken mumbled rambling -- set opener "Rescue" ended up lasting a numbing 15 minutes. And it was almost comical when he offered his opinion about the vapid nature of acts like U2 and Springsteen -- like them or not, at least they still make an effort. McCulloch clearly expected to be worshipped as the post-punk icon that he once was, but never gave anything back in return during that night's performance. Thankfully, this concert recording almost erases last week's disappointment, transporting us back to the Bunnymen's halcyon days, McCulloch leading the band with a sense of urgency and swagger that rivaled Jim Morrison, and seemed a hell of a lot more sincere than the Lizard King. Seventeen tracks in all, this is the most complete document to surface from their legendary two-show run at the Royal Albert Hall -- all the material on this disc comes from the second evening's performance. Longtime fans are well aware of these recordings from a few b-sides (also a video of their concert from the night before with a slightly different and smaller track listing has been available through the years), and this CD was first available as the bonus disc to last year's pricey import reissue of Ocean Rain. Featuring classics like "Going Up," "All That Jazz," "Heads Will Roll, " Silver," "The Cutter," "The Killing Moon," "Rescue," "Never Stop," "The Back of Love," "Over the Wall" and a seven-minute version of "Crocodiles," the only song noticeably absent is "Do It Clean" (complete with McCulloch's "All You Need Is Love" and "Light My Fire" improv during the break), which would probably have be an unnecessary redux for most fans as a live version recorded during their two-day Royal Albert Hall run has already been released countless times. Echo & the Bunnymen were one of the best of the era and we hope that we can just chalk up last week's brush with Ian to jet lag, nerves or a combination of both. It's painful to watch your heroes fall. [GH] Order CD by Texting "omcdecholive" to 767825


	$16.99 CD		VARIOUS ARTISTS Ghosts of Christmas Past (LTM) "Scottish Christmas" Paul Haig "Silhouettes" Thick Pigeon Okay, I'm going to be straight up with you -- I really don't enjoy much Christmas music. Is there anyone other than my mother who does, though? I can probably count on one hand the number of Christmas albums (there are plenty of great Christmas songs, but whole albums...) I wholeheartedly like -- Phil Spector, the Beach Boys, Rotary Connection, Vince Guaraldi... and this one. Cult Belgian label Les Disques Du Crepuscule first released this post-punker Christmas party back in 1981, featuring the likes of Aztec Camera, the Durutti Column, Paul Haig, Michael Nyman, Tuxedomoon, and Thick Pigeon, amongst others; they've re-released it with revised tracklistings a few times over the years to reflect their more updated rosters, and now LTM has collected all of the songs from these editions into the definitive set for your moody, "I was a bad boy and I'm gonna get coal in my stocking" Christmas. This record still holds up predominantly because of the quality of the original material (there isn't much in the way of covers of holiday classics here), not to mention the quality of the artists performing said material at the time. If you're a fan of the Crepuscule/Factory axis and have never heard this album, it's most definitely worth a listen even if you're a total Scrooge; this compilation remains one of Crepuscule's defining moments, along with the essential Fruit of the Original Sin collection. It's a blast hearing some of these acts, not particularly known for their senses of humor and levity, lighten up a bit and have some holiday fun. If that's not enough to persuade you, consider this, perhaps the most important thing to take into account-- it's probably one of the only Christmas albums you can listen to in near its entirety (save a handful of tracks) year round without coming off like a total weirdo. The again, you're listening to a Christmas album on Crepuscule, so you probably aren't terribly concerned with coming off like a weirdo anyway. Hang up that mistletoe and drink too much eggnog-- we're throwing a party. Merry Christmas! [IQ] Order CD by Texting "omcdvariousghosts" to 767825


	Complete Discography $13.99 CD $9.99 MP3 Lost Album $17.99 LP $9.99 MP3		13TH CHIME Complete Discography (Sacred Bones) "Hide and Seek" "Sarah's Got a Chainsaw" 13TH CHIME Lost Album (Sacred Bones) Earlier this year, Sacred Bones released the righteous singles collection from 13th Chime, an early-'80s four-piece post-punk outfit from Suffolk County, UK. Though composed of only three singles and a handful of demos, The Singles: 1981-83 proved to be a blistering and nightmarish ride through hell: more brutish than Joy Division, less wanky than Television, and with just a pinch of The Idiot-era Iggy Pop theatricality. Particularly impressive were drummer Richie Cook's propulsive proto-industrial beats. The only problem was, the damn thing left you wanting for a never-released, fabled "lost" full-length, to provide some narrative and context. Well, Sacred Bones once again comes through gloriously, with the unearthing of 13th Chime's Lost Album, and yeah, it's as great as we all thought it would be. Now there is a new vinyl LP of these never-before released album sessions, and a CD (and download) compiling everything in one place (including one bonus cut, the goth-ambient nightmare "Pigs," which does not appear on either vinyl LP). The non-singles tracks from the lost album kill; "Sarah's Got a Chainsaw" pummels you with a tribal tom-tom beat that either echoes or pinches from the Exploited's "Sex and Violence," then jabs at you with switchblade guitar lines and bizarre voodoo howls and yelps. The album cuts that appeared as singles on the previous collection feel punchier here thanks to the raw, overarching production quality, like the Gang of Four-ish anthem "Radio Man," which features bassist Terry Taylor's irresistible Hacienda dance lick. Perhaps the highlight of the Lost set is the seasick punk of "House of Laughter," which flirts with conventional pop just long enough to sneak in an "ooh-ooh" and remind you that these guys aren't all gloom and darkness. This year belongs to 13th Chime and Sacred Bones; they have delivered this great band's entire recorded output, and all of it essential. [MS] Order CD by Texting "omcd13thcomplete " to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlp13thlost" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		MARCUS NASTY Rinse: 10 (Rinse) "Call Me" feat. L.A. Cartier "Rename (No Hooks)" Lil Silva The tenth release in the Rinse DJ mix series features the selections, edits, and productions of Marcus Nasty. He began as a part of the same crew that gave the grime scene Kano and Jammer, but Nasty has since embraced American house and started developing a new fusion. Unlike the majority of mixes in this series, this is not a selection of grime or dubstep, but rather it's like a digital carnival float cruising down Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn during the West Indian Day Parade. Nasty offers up an amazing mix of R&B, house, African, UK garage, hi-energy, 2-step, rave/trance, and British Caribbean vibes, all delivered with a soulful strut, called UK Funky, filled with tons of screaming divas, synth crescendos, digital jabs, hip-swaying synthetic percussion, and hands-in-the-air moments. There's even a great redux of Madonna and Timberland's "6 Minutes" squeezed in. A tight, fevered mix where most tracks only last a little over a minute, this style keeps pushing the sound forward with a layered and intricately woven technique. Like Volumes: One by Geenues, this is upbeat, unabashedly swishy, driving and joyful. A nice change of pace from the dark and haunting world of dubstep. For those looking for England's next underground electronic sub-genre, this is it, and it's pretty wild. [DG] Order CD by Texting "omcdmarcusrinse" to 767825


	$11.99 CD $12.99 LP $9.99 MP3		JAWBOX For Your Own Special Sweetheart - Bonus Tracks (DeSoto) "Breathe" "Cooling Card" Unless you ignore eBay, concert and festival listings, and what's left of the music press, you probably know that '90s nostalgia is in full-tilt boogie ... and why not? Those were relatively happier times, and certainly bled out an explosion of music the likes of which Other Music was founded upon. It was a time right before the music industry began to crumble in earnest, the indie explosion was in full swing, and with fans snapping up CDs by the truckload, and major labels hungry for a piece of the action, underground music seemed primed to reach a wide audience. Washington, DC's Jawbox was just such a band. Fronted by J. Robbins, fresh out of his role in the last lineup of Government Issue, Jawbox soldiered on since the dawn of the '90s, having released two busy, clean, exciting albums for Dischord. They had one foot in the mechanics of bands like Fugazi and some of the Midwest's finest (Tar and Arcwelder spring to mind), and another in sprightly, short-sleeved melodic guitar pop. 1994's For Your Own Special Sweetheart was the group's major label debut, and their most polished, accomplished work by far. Producer Ted Niceley was familiar with the group's sound, and embellished all of their strengths -- harmonic hot-shottery, that weird '90s "funk" within the rhythm section, the bite of the guitars, and Robbins' soaring vocals. That's very much evident in this remastered reissue, which appends all of Sweetheart's singles and B-sides, and restores their best album to showroom condition some 15 odd years later. Times have changed, but great records still shine. [DM] Order CD by Texting "omcdjawboxfor" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlpjawboxfor" to 767825


	$16.99 CD		VARIOUS ARTISTS The BYG Deal (B-Music) "Que Pouvons-Nous Faire Ensemble?" Alice "Eclosion (Marie Au Quatre Vents) Ame Son Finders Keepers strike gold again, offering up what may be their best compilation yet -- 22 slices of heavy, warped psychedelia, art-rock,and prog madness from the archives of France's highly influential BYG Records. Recorded from 1969-1978, this far-reaching and deeply funky set includes music by heavyweights like Gong, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Brigitte Fontaine & Areski (represented by a song from one of my all-time favorite 7"s, a super-rare slice of bonkers acid-rock made with Jean-Claude Vannier), Vangelis, Ame Son, and bands featuring members of Magma, Soft Machine, and Procol Harum. That's already quite an impressive lineup, but the label goes even deeper with plenty of tracks from one-off offerings and unsung treasures released by BYG over the years, here finally given the recognition and attention many of these bands never really received over the years by the psych-digging elite. If you've been a fan of the Finders vibe already, or if you enjoyed the also-killer Dirty French Psychedelics comp but want something a little more rocking, this is straight up your alley. Well, it's straight up MY alley, that's for sure, and I wholeheartedly give this beast my highest recommendation. One of the best reissues/compilations of the year, sneaking in just under the wire -- tune in, turn on, freak out!! [IQ] Order CD by Texting "omcdvariousbyg" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		BRUCE GILBERT This Way (Editions Mego) "Work for Do You Me? I Did / Swamp" "Here Visit" While always a big Wire fan, I had stopped following Bruce Gilbert as he struck out on a solo career. Big mistake, as this reissue of Gilbert's first solo work by Mego has proven me wrong. Originally released in 1984, This Way featured two massive soundscapes originally commissioned by experimental dancer Michael Clark. Dark, nuanced, industrial and ambient all at once, these slabs of sound inject white noise with baby cries, metallic percussion, and other sounds to great effect. Nice to have it back around and well worth checking out. [AB] Order CD by Texting "omcdbrucethis" to 767825


	$5.99 MD		ROTTER & FRIENDS Other Music Tote Bag (Rotter & Friends) To celebrate our ongoing friendship with our favorite rock and roll t-shirt queen, Jess Rotter and her awesome Rotter & Friends label, Jess designed this cool limited edition Other Music tote with a mash-up of some of our favorite icons that she has featured over the years, including Link and his headband, Dalton, Nash, Roky's alligator, Beefheart's trout mask, Ronstadt, Neil on the beach, and a pack of Dylan's horses. All that, on a heavy 100% cotton cream-colored tote with a blue screen, and the Other Music and Rotter & Friends logos proudly displayed across the top, for the nice price of $5.99. Order Tote Bag by Texting "ommdrottertote" to 767825


	$19.99 CDx2+DVD		FEVER RAY Fever Ray Deluxe Edition (Mute) "When I Grow Up" "Triangle Walks" This new deluxe version of the stellar solo debut from the Knife's Karin Dreijer tacks on two bonus tracks onto the original album, and also includes a bonus live CD featuring 12 songs and a DVD with five music videos and more. Even without all the extras, Fever Ray's eponymous full-length stood as one of this year's best electronic records, and it just got better. Order CD by Texting "omcdfeverfever" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		STEVE REID Odyssey of the Oblong Square (Soul Jazz) "Deacon's Son" "Ginsamseng" This is the first in a series of reissues tied to the stunning Freedom, Rhythm and Sound book recently out on Soul Jazz. Universal Sound delivers a nice CD reissue of one of Reid's rarest, most sought-after early-'70s collectibles, originally released on his own Mustevic Sound label. Raw, conscious jazz from this underground legend. Order CD by Texting "omcdsteveodyssey" to 767825


	$17.99 CD $22.99 LP 180 gram		PEOPLE Ceremony: Buddha Meet Rock (Phoenix) One of the rarest, and best old-school psychedelic Japrock albums, the title pretty much says it all -- a meditative Buddhist ceremony, with chants, bells, and finger cymbals, crossed with fuzz guitar, slide, sitar and a churning climax with wailing, orgasmic female vocals. Strange, soothing and beautiful. Order CD by Texting "omcdpeopleceremony" to 767825 Order LP by Texting "omlppeopleceremony" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		FAR OUT Nihonjin (Phoenix) Sort of a precursor to the Far East Family Band's debut, Far Out's 1973 album featured the exact same lineup as appeared on FEFB's early stuff, including of course Kitaro. Gently ebbing from spaced-out hippy vibes towards the more prog-influenced sound they players later developed, this is a classic album, for fans of Pink Floyd's space-rock or any of the above. Order CD by Texting "omcdfarnihonjin" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		DANIEL MENCHE Kataract (Editions Mego) "Kataract" Daniel Menche: waterfall recordings and electronics. Need we say more? Menche began this album by making some powerful field recordings of America's Pacific Northwest waterfalls in their raging glory, then strung together one 40-minute track from it, and began his high-end electronic processing -- the results are ferocious and often overwhelming, moving well beyond "noise" and towards concrete composition with a gorgeous attention to detail. Order CD by Texting "omcddanielkataract" to 767825


	$17.99 CD		UNICORN Uphill All the Way - Bonus Tracks (Cherry Tree) "P.F. Sloan" "Never Going Back" Unicorn's first album originally came out in 1971 on a subdivision of Transatlantic, the label that released the vast majority of the Pentangle's recordings. I doubt there was ever another English band that did late-'60s southern California folk-rock this authentically. They were obviously quite smitten by the incredible vocal harmonies of Crosby, Stills and Nash, whose influence is apparent on literally every track. Uphill All the Way begins with a stunning interpretation of Jimmy Webb's classic song "P.F. Sloan" before moving through five wonderful originals by guitarist Ken Baker and rousing covers of Neil Young, John Stewart, Gerry Rafferty, Joe Cocker, and James Taylor. To my ears the record sounds just as good as any of the ubiquitous classics by CSN (and sometimes Y) and the Byrds -- delightfully mellow and incessantly catchy, full of emotion and love of music. It's a real gem of an album. [RH] Order CD by Texting "omcdunicornuphill" to 767825


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