Please Don't Cry,
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THIS TUESDAY AND NEXT SATURDAY
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Blitzen Trapper is playing the store this Tuesday. I wanted to draw attention to time which is 3pm. Please get off early, call in sick, and/or skip class to catch this one. Also we just found out that Beach House will be playing the store on Saturday 3/8 at 3pm. Beach House in the house.
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STEPHEN MALKMUS-BUY EARLY GET NOW!
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It's very easy (unlike that confusing New Pornographers thing...more like the Pavement Wowee Zowee one) -- just pre-order the new Stephen Malkmus album on whichever format you prefer, CD or LP -- and within a day-or-so you will be emailed a confirmation code and directions to get the all of the following goodies:
-- an internet stream of the entire new album, Real Emotional Trash -- NOW!_
-- a downloadable non-album B-side -- NOW! and..._
-- a full live show download (recorded in Portland on 12/21/07) and..._
-- all other B-sides and/or non-album tracks related to this record (posted on the Buy Early Get Now website 90 days after street date) and..._
-- a Real Emotional Trash poster!
That's it. Simply pre-order Real Emotional Trash NOW and you'll have your downloads and album stream within a day-or-so! (Your poster will arrive with your pre-paid copy of the album on release day, Tuesday, March 4.) (If you order online your order will ship on or before street date.)
If you have any questions or need help, just ask! We'll help you out!
CD:
http://www.goodrecords.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2399
LP:
http://www.goodrecords.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2400
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FEBRUARY 26th NEW RELEASES
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Erykah Badu - New Amerykuh: Part One -- 4th World War
Latest from the bluesy MC/vocalist features the single "Honey" and production by 9th Wonder. Free poster with purchase.
Beach House-Devotion CD/LP
While critics have compared the duo's 2006 debut to the work of early '90s dream popsters like Mazzy Star, Galaxie 500 and Slowdive, on Devotion listeners will also hear the band's longtime admiration for '60s Motown and country folk. Initial quantities include a free poster with purchase.
Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Revisited CD+DVD
Almost twenty years on, Cowboy Junkies return to the scene of their breakthrough album to recreate the magic -- this time with Ryan Adams, Natalie Merchant and Vic Chesnutt along to share in the vocal duties. Specially priced two-disc set contains a CD and a DVD of the performance as recorded and filmed at the Church Of The Holy Trinity in Toronto in November 2006. The DVD also includes a documentary.
Earth - Bee Made Honey In The Lion's Skull
New album finds Earth growing into a harder, more rockin' American gospel and improvisational direction framed by truly psychedelic production and blazing guitar sounds. Features virtuoso guitarist Bill Frisell on three tracks.
Marianne Faithfull - No Regrets
Country/pop material recorded in 1976 prior to her breakthrough with 1978's harrowing Broken English.
China Forbes-'78 (Pink Martini)
Ghostland Observatory-Robotique Majestique
Only Texas could claim something as improbable as this -- sweaty, raw-boned, and direct from the future; committed to electronics, stuck on big beats, yet unmistakably powered by rock & roll. These guys share a love for Vince Young and Daft Punk, Los Tigres Del Norte and The Animals. They mostly prefer to let their music speak for itself -- and it's not subtle.
Glorytellers - Glorytellers CD/LP
Much-anticipated debut from Geoff Farina's (Karate/Secret Stars) new band.
Goldfrapp-Seventh Tree CD/CD+DVD
Fourth album from the genre-busting pop pioneers was recorded at their studio deep in the English countryside. The album shimmers and shines with the warmth of a hazy summer, an electric whirlpool of sound over which Alison Goldfrapp's glistening voice soars. The limited deluxe edition adds a lyric book, poster, art cards, a DVD with an exclusive documentary and the video for the single "A&E" -- all housed in a nice cloth-bound box.
Missy Higgins - On A Clear Night
Sophomore album introduces a newfound positive, uplifting attitude to her passionate singer-songwriter piano rock. On A Clear Night shines a bright light on Australia's most popular young artist. Also produced by Mitchell Froom. "Heartfelt and insanely melodic." -- Paste Magazine
Richard Julian - Sunday Morning In Saturday's Shoes
Recorded in L.A. under the guidance of legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Los Lobos/Crowded House/Elvis Costello/Suzanne Vega/Bonnie Raitt/Ron Sexsmith), the production is a bare-knuckled, stripped down affair which features live in-studio performances of Richard with his New York rhythm section. Froom's familiar keyboard wizardry makes cameo appearances throughout.
Tift Merritt - Another Country
After some time off in Paris with a piano, Tift returns with her most personal album yet. Features guests Charlie Sexton and Doug Pettibone.
The Old Crow Medicine Show - Eutaw
2001 studio recording previously only available through the band's website or at live gigs.
Porcupine Tree - We Lost The Skyline
On October 4, 2007, Porcupine Tree arrived for an in-store performance and signing session at Park Avenue CDs in Orlando, Florida with 200 fans also in attendance. Although it was originally planned that the full band would perform, lack of space dictated that only the two guitarists/singers -- Steven Wilson and John Wesley -- could play. This special, one-off performance includes many songs rarely (if ever) done by the full band. Eight tracks, 33+ minutes.
Punch Brothers - Punch
Youthful band comprising the most prodigious and sought-after musicians from the cutting edge of bluegrass and folk music. The project is masterminded by former Nickel Creek star Chris Thile.
Pete Rock - NY's Finest CD/LP
First album in four years finds the revolutionary rap producer rubbing elbows with Little Brother, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Redman and many more.
Rocket From The Crypt-R.I.P. (Live) CD+DVD
Insane document of their final live performance -- a madcap Halloween show.
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INSTORE PERFORMANCES
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Friday February 29, 2008-Airline-7pm
http://www.myspace.com/airlinemusic
http://www.airlinemusic.com
Airline will be doing a CD release preview show to celebrate the release of their new full-length album Farewell Republica. (Recorded at Junius Studios, mixed by Stuart Sikes.)
Tuesday March 4, 2008-Blitzen Trapper-3pm
http://www.myspace.com/blitzentrapper
http://www.blitzentrapper.net
"Wild Mountain Nation" has been getting a lot of spins here at Good Records since its release. We are thrilled to have these guys stop by on their way to Denton to play at Hailey's. This should be a great one.
Saturday March 8, 2008-Beach House-3pm
http://www.myspace.com/beachhousemusic
http://www.beachhousemusic.net/Beach_House/Home.html
Alex and Victoria will be playing a brief appetizer prior to their show later that night in Denton at Hailey's. This looks to be their only instore performance on the entire tour so let's make a good showing. Spread the word and pick up a copy of "Devotion."
Sunday March 9, 2008-Wolff-4pm
http://www.myspace.com/wolffandtuba
http://www.wolffandtuba.com
Brian Wolff of Drums and Tuba fame will be stopping by again to knock our socks off with hit tuba loops. Make sure to catch him the night before at the Cavern.
Monday March 10, 2008-Phosphorescent-7pm
http://www.myspace.com/phosphorescent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OElL2b5Srfk
Matthew Houck will be playing some songs alone from one of our favorite records of 2007 "Pride." He will also be playing later that night with his band at The Cavern. You would be foolish to miss either.
Tuesday March 11, 2008-Hymns-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/hymnsband
http://www.hymnsband.com
http://www.blacklandrecords.com
Hymns are dropping in to celebrate the release of "Travel In Herds." Pick up a copy as you hoist a cup of the frosty cool suds.
Tuesday March 11, 2008-Cloud Cult-6pm
http://www.myspace.com/cloudcult
http://www.cloudcult.com
Cloud Cult will be stopping by on Tuesday prior to playing at the Granada on Wednesday with Kid Dakota and My Brightest Diamond.
Tuesday March 11, 2008-Cryptacize-7pm
http://www.myspace.com/cryptacize
http://www.asthmatickitty.com/musicians.php?artistID=17
Cryptacize began across the street from the C&H Sugar Factory in Crockett, CA, where Nedelle and Chris (Deerhoof) lived in a tilted apartment. Constant dizziness and the smell of burning sugar became a permanent part of their psyches, and is consequently their biggest influence. One morning while brushing their teeth, toothpaste running sideways out of their mouths, Nedelle pronounced the word 'Cryptacize' and the house appeared to incline in the opposite direction! Soon after this strange incident, they discovered something even stranger on youtube - a drummer named Michael Carreira. Having only seen his video, which was a closeup of his hands, they sought him out and convinced him to join their uncanny crusade. Catch them here before they play with Why? later that night in Denton.
Tuesday March 11, 2008-Neimo-8pm
http://www.myspace.com/neimo
All the way from France Alexis and Neimo will bring their Parisian Indie Underground sound to the astroturf.
Wednesday March 12, 2008-Dreamend-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/dreamened
http://www.graveface.com
Dreamend will be returning to Good Records prior to whipping the Cavern in a frenzy later that night.
Wednesday March 12, 2008-Kid Dakota-6pm
http://www.myspace.com/kiddakota
http://www.kiddakota.com
Kid Dakota will be kicking out the hi-fi jams prior to their show later that nite at the Granada.
Wednesday March 12, 2008-Human Bell-7pm
http://www.myspace.com/humanbell
http://www.thrilljockey.com
Nathan Bell (Arbouretum) and Dave Heumann (Lungfish) first started playing music togther sometime after the start of '99 and definitely before the end of '01. It was soon apparent that they'd hit upon a winning combination - they found an unusual synergy of writing styles that has enabled them, at times, to compose a whole album's worth of songs together in the course of a leisurely afternoon. The style of music that they found themselves playing defies categorization, but has been described by listeners as containing aspects of minimalism, pre-war american blues/folk, and middle eastern and african musics. They are stopping off their way to hook up with the Boredoms. This will be their only show in the area.
Friday March 14, 2008-Corn Mo-6pm
http://www.myspace.com/cornmo
http://www.cornmo.com
Corn Mo will be stopping by on his way from Austin to Dan's Silverleaf in Denton. We are always happy to see Jon Cunningham and company. Let's welcome him home in style
Sunday March 16, 2008-The LK-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/thelkhideout
http://www.thelkhideout.com
The LK, from Malmo, Sweden, will embark on their first full American tour to promote their upcoming US release - VS the Snow. The LK compose music using color and shapes as artistic guidelines (Lindefelt is a color-timbre synesthete), incorporating motion graphics into the live show, frequently experimenting with the dynamics of both abstract visual work and short films in the context of their music. This will be there only show in Dallas.
Tuesday March 18, 2008-Silje Nes-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/siljenes
http://fat-cat.co.uk/fatcat/artistInfo.php?artist=Silje+Nes
Silje is a songwriter who likes to experiment and find new ways to use sounds and instruments in her music. She has studied classical piano, played timpani in an Orchestra, played drums in a marching band and played in a traditional indie pop band, - but when she started recording her songs, she worked with her laptop and a lot of instruments she had no previous experience of playing. She plays around with instruments and sounds without conventions, and combined with her good songwriting, the result is stunningly beautiful. She will be opening for The Dodos the next night at Lola's in Ft. Worth.
Tuesday March 18, 2008-The Dodos-6pm
http://www.myspace.com/mericlong
http://www.dodosmusic.net
Visiter by San Francisco band The Dodos is their second full length and first for Frenchkiss. Originally formed in 2006 under the moniker Dodobird as a one man acoustic act, Meric Long would gig around SF playing folky guitar w/ a combination of loops and ambient keyboards. They will be playing at Lola's in Ft. Worth the next night.
Sunday March 23, 2008-Cheyenne-4pm
http://www.myspace.com/cheyenne
http://www.cheyennesongs.net
Cheyenne will be playing their country tinged rock and will supply your taste buds with a keg of beer. Make sure to catch them if you are in Ft. Worth at Lola's the night before.
Sunday March 23, 2008-Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/jonathantylermusic
Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights will be joining Cheyenne's party. Bring a frosty mug. Mark Church will be pouring the cold ones.
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GOOD RECORDS' TOP 20 SELLERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 2/24/08
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1. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
2. Samamidon - All is Well
3. Atlas Sound - Let the Blind Lead Those Who See But Cannot Feel
4. Holy Fuck - LP
5. Grand Archives - Grand Archives
6. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
7. Balmorhea - Rivers Arms
8. Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride
9. Black Lips - Good Bad Not Evil
10. Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
11. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
12. Monade - Monstre Cosmic
13. Hot Chip - Made In the Dark
14. Nada Surf - Lucky
15. Cat Power - Jukebox
16. Black Lips - Los Valientes Del Mundo Nuevo
17. Phosphorescent - Pride
18. Black Mountain - In the Future
19. Nick Lowe - Jesus of Cool
20. Via Audio - Say Something
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NEW MUSIC NOW
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURE: ALLISON MOORER
Beautifully produced by Buddy Miller MOCKINGBIRD by ALLISON MOORER is a 12-track celebration of songs composed by a stunning cast of female songwriters. From the traditional country of June Carter Cash, the punk and poetry of Patti Smith, the elegance of Nina Simone to the indie rock styling of Cat Power, Mockingbird gathers many different genres and voices into one extremely alluring and cohesive collection.
Check out a few tracks in our pop-up jukebox at:
http://www.smellslikemusic.com/stores/good_records/pop.html
Be sure to click on the NEW MUSIC NOW banner at http://www.smellslikemusic.com/promotions/good_records.html to enjoy all
kinds of new stuff, such as:
RED FEATURE: KINGDOM OF SORROW: feat. members of Hatebreed, Down, & Crowbar!
FONTANA FEATURE: METRIC -- watch the trailer for the LIVE AT METROPOLIS DVD
CAROLINE FEATURE: HOT CHIP – Look & listen to tracks from MADE IN THE DARK
GOLDFRAPP: Listen to "A&E" from SEVENTH TREE, coming February 26!
THE RAVEONETTES: Look & listen to tracks from LUST LUST LUST
SUPREME BEINGS OF LEISURE: Sample their latest CD, 11i, available now!
IDIOT PILOT: Watch "Retina and the Sky" from WOLVES, available now!
GARY LOURIS: Get the scoop on the Jayhawks frontman's solo debut, VAGABONDS
DROPPIN' SCIENCE: Enjoy the source of classic hip-hop beats on this groovy compilation!
BRITISH SEA POWER: Enjoy a couple of tunes from DO YOU LIKE ROCK MUSIC?
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RECOMENDED SHOWS THIS WEEK
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Thu 2/28/08-The Octoups Project-Lola's-Ft. Worth
Fri 2/29/08-Marilyn Manson-House Of Blues-Dallas
Fri 2/29/08-Jucifer-Rubber Gloves-Denton
Fri 2/29/08-The Drams-Lola's-Ft. Worth
Sat 3/1/08-NOFX-House Of Blues-Dallas
Sat 3/1/08-Record Hop-Rubber Gloves-Dallas
Sat 3/1/08-Built To Spill/Meat Puppets-Ridglea Theater-Ft. Worth
Mon 3/3/08-Van Halen-American Airlines Center-Dallas
Tue 3/4/08-Blitzen Trapper/Fleet Foxes-Hailey's-Denton
Tue 3/4/08-They Might Be Giants-House Of Blues-Dallas
Tue 3/4/08-Justice-Palladium-Dallas
We're Designed To Die,
Chris Penn
http://www.goodrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/goodrecordsretail
http://www.last.fm/user/GoodRecords
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvICvG4l67U
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/10/sunday/main3813468.shtml
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