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Visionaire 53: Sound
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We have this baby in stock. It must be seen and heard to believed. Get it while you can.
A portable record player with over 100 minutes of sound on 5 12" vinyl
record picture discs and 2 CDs
Visionaire 53. SOUND consists of five 12-inch vinyl records, imprinted with
images (picture discs), containing approximately 100 minutes of sound
content featuring audio experiments, unreleased songs, samples, and spoken
word pieces. The 5 records are packaged inside a domed case that also houses
a custom-made MINI Clubman "Vinyl Killer" Record Player: a battery-operated
toy car containing speakers and a needle. As the little car drives along the
record's groove, it plays each track, acting as a fully portable record
player and sound system. The issue also includes 2 CD's with all the sound
content, and a booklet of credits and instructions. Sound is a limited
edition of 4,000 numbered copies and retails for $250.
Contributors include:
Musicians David Byrne, U2, Michael Stipe, Courtney Love, Liza Minelli,
Laurie Anderson, Cat Power, Adrock, Lee Ranaldo, Antony & the Johnsons,
Thurston Moore & Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Malcolm McLaren, Ryuichi
Sakamoto, David Sylvian, Andrew WK, Danger Mouse; Artists Yoko Ono, Cerith
Wyn Evans, Helmut Lang, Christian Marclay, Doug Aitken, Robert Wilson, Gary
Hill, Sylvie Fleury, Vito Acconci, Mariko Mori, Carl Michael Von Hausswolff;
Bands The Knife, Littl'ans, Unkle, Animal Collective, SunnO))), Gang Gang
Dance; DJ's Paul D. Miller (DJ Spooky), miss kittin, Trevor Jackson, Towa
Tei, Nigo, Hiroshi Fujiwara; Fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander
McQueen, Stefano Pilati; and many more...including Duncan Laurie and Nalepa.
Official website here:
http://www.visionaireworld.com/index.php
http://www.goodrecords.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2503
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MARCH 18th NEW RELEASES
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Oren Ambarchi & Z'ev-Spirit Transform Me
Latest in the Radical Jewish Culture series. Oren Ambarchi is a composer and multi-instrumentalist experimenting in the dark trance-inducing worlds of ambient, industrial and electronic music. His newest collaborative project features the legendary percussionist/composer and mystic Z'ev in a hypnotic series of pieces exploring the inner meanings of the Hebrew Alef-beit (alphabet).
Joseph Arthur-Could We Survive
First in a series of EPs from the songsmith. Raw, atmospheric pop.
Be Your Own Pet-Get Awkward
Sophomore release from the young garage-poppers is a slyer, heavier outing. Like their debut, ably produced by Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. Huge color poster free with purchase.
Big Dipper-Supercluster: The Big Dipper Anthology 3CD
This limited edition three-disc set is comprised of 49 remastered tracks from the legendary Boston band's original tapes, plus the mysterious "Faith Healer" video, all for an incredibly low price. Includes the Boo-Boo EP (1987) and the albums Heavens (1987) and Craps (1988) along with a plethora of previously unreleased tracks and extensive liner notes from the original band members and WFMU's Tom Scharpling.
Blowing Trees-Blowing Trees
Blowing Trees has become one of San Antonio's biggest alternative bands over the past two years. Officially formed in early 2003, Blowing Trees is the product of a long-term project originally conceived by lead singer/acoustic/songwriter, Chris Maddin.
Body Of War: Songs That Inspired An Iraq War Veteran 2xCD
Double-disc, thirty track compilation curated by Iraq war veteran Tomas Young. Features the previously unreleased Eddie Vedder song "No More" (live with Ben Harper) as well as politically charged tracks from John Lennon, Neil Young, Bright Eyes, Lupe Fiasco, Kimya Dawson, Bad Religion, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Roger Waters, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and more.
The Bravery-The Sun And The Moon Complete 2xCD
Re-launch of the acclaimed Brendan O'Brien-produced album now comes with a bonus CD where all of the tracks are "re-imagined" by Bravery frontman and chief songwriter Sam Endicott.
Marc Broussard - Must Be The Water CDEP (Atlantic)

Tasty nugget from the swamp rocker was primarily recorded over three days on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean.
The Coathangers-Shake Shake/Dreamboat 7"
The second in a new seven-inch series from Suicide Squeeze. Bonus MP3 download with the vinyl. "This Atlanta quartet is part of a proud heritage of Southern new wave like the B-52's and Pylon, with batcave keyboards, rock lobster guitars, and tons of heart-feasting vocals." -- Pitchfork
Sera Cahoone-Only As The Day Is Long
Along with being an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, Sera has played drums for Carissa's Wierd, Patrick Park and Band Of Horses. On tour with Park in 2006, she found herself inspired by the landscape and wrote an album in her thoughts as they drove along the blue highways and back roads of the expansive west and the plains. "A breathtaking collection of sad and dusky songs that reveal an artist of remarkable depth as well as a truly stunning voice." -- The Stranger
Children-Death Tribe 12"
Features the 10-minute-plus jam "Death Tribe" on Side A and a wicked etching on Side B. Includes a download card for the MP3.
Clark (Chris Clark)-Turning Dragon CD/2xLP
Chris Clark has earned his reputation as one of the world's most adventurous dance producers with a catalog of twists and turns that owe just as much to the avant-garde as they do to the dancefloor.
Crystal Castles-Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles' music uses unusual instrumentation such as placing an Atari 5200 sound chip inside a keyboard in order to produce a sound that has been described as having "ferocious, asphyxiating sheets of warped two-dimensional Gameboy glitches and bruising drum bombast pierce [the] skull with sheer shrill force, burrowing deep into the brain like a fever.
Ray Davies-Working Man's Café 2xLP
Now available on deluxe 180-gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.
Destroyer-Trouble In Dreams CD/LP
Trouble In Dreams cements Dan Bejar (New Pornographers) as an artist as quirky and enigmatic as David Bowie, as symphonic and grandiose as Scott Walker, and as quixotically literary as Bob Dylan. Bonus MP3 download with the vinyl.
DeVotchka-A Mad & Faithful Telling
This four-piece multi-instrumental outfit fuses Gypsy, Greek, Slavic, and mariachi with American punk and folk roots. A Mad & Faithful Telling follows their score to the breakout indie film Little Miss Sunshine, which earned them a Grammy nod for best soundtrack. CD now, vinyl due April 8.
The Dodos-Visiter
Psych-folk duo from San Francisco. CD now, vinyl in April.
Pete Francis-Iron Sea And The Calvary (Dispatch)
New solo outing from the Dispatch singer/songwriter.
Great Northern-Sleepy Eepee CDEP
Before Great Northern honed the lush lullabies that made up its arresting debut LP, Trading Twilight For Daylight (also in stock), the L.A.-based foursome constructed a set of songs that laid the groundwork for the band's cinematic pop. This previously unreleased five-track prequel is being made available due to the fan demand. Receive a free Great Northern tote with purchase, while supplies last.
Adam Green-Sixes & Sevens
Green is formerly one half of Moldy Peaches (with Kimya Dawson). This is his fifth solo album. CD now, vinyl soon. "A queasy mix of super-sharp realism, clammy surrealism, and elegant melody." -- Mojo
Hayaino Daisuki-Headbanger's Karaoke Club Dangerous Fire CDEP
A ferocious hybrid of '80s crossover thrash with land-speed-record grind, Hayaino Daisuki's music is bursting at the seams with a kind of joy rarely heard in a musical genre that feeds off darkness and death imagery.
The Hush Sound-Goodbye Blues
Chicago band thumbs through the back pages of American music, filtering blues, swing, rock and folk through their own unique sensibility.
Jarboe/Justin K. Broadrick-J2 (Jesu)
Collaboration between Jarboe (Swans, Neurosis, A Perfect Circle) and Justin Broadrick (Napalm Death, Godflesh, Jesu). Jarboe describes it thusly: "The instrumentation will feature organ, piano, many guitars, bass, drums, and unique 'field recordings' from my personal collection. Thematically, the material reflects what may be interpreted as an ongoing interest in mysticism, the human condition, perhaps the war of the heart."
Jucifer-L'autrichienne
On Jucifer's new album, Amber Valentine's distinctive voice varies from harsh, banshee screams to softly moaned intonations against a raw palette that varies in terms of tempo and volume but never wavers in emotive intensity.
The Kills-Midnight Boom
The duo continues to subtly and organically fuse pop, glam, blues, art-punk and hip-hop in a manner that flits between light and dark, funny and morbid, experimental and cute. The result is a short, sharp album of sensual, fresh and atmospheric songs. CD now, vinyl due April 8.
Daniel Lanois-Here Is What Is
An acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer known for producing some of the greatest albums of the last two decades (U2, Bob Dylan, Brian Eno, Neville Brothers, more), Daniel Lanois has created an album full of viscerally powerful and beautiful new tracks that rank amongst his best. Featuring
drummer Brian Blade (Joshua Redman, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones) and pianist Garth Hudson (The Band) Here Is What Is captures Lanois' signature musical sensibilities and virtuosity. The album also includes philosophical interludes and inspiring conversations with Brian Eno taken from the film by the same name.
The Matches-A Band In Hope
The new release from Oakland, CA's Matches is the sonic showcase the band has always deserved, matching their intense, sardonic, and infectious songs with ambitious arrangements that recall the intense studio craft of the '70s.
Mission Of Burma-Signals, Calls & Marches CD+DVD/2xLP+DVD+MP3
Mission Of Burma-Vs. CD+DVD/2xLP+DVD+MP3
Mission Of Burma-Horrible Truth About Burma (Live) CD+DVD/2xLP+DVD+MP3
Ultra-deluxe reissues -- each includes a booklet featuring ephemera, photos and interviews as well as a unique bonus DVD. HQ 180-gram double vinyl includes the DVD and a full MP3 download.
Mogwai-Kicking A Dead Pig
Mogwai-EP+6
Out-of-print for awhile, now re-emerging.
Mojo - April 2008 (#173)
Rolling Stones cover story. Bonus CD: The New Dictionary Of Blues And Soul with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Black Keys and more.
Mooney Suzuki-CBGB Live: June 29, 2001
Llive recording from the Bowery Collection series.
Yael Naim (& David Donatien)-Yael Naim
Exotic international singer/songwriter sings in French, English and Hebrew. Includes "New Soul" as featured in the MacBook Air ad as well as an unexpected cover of Britney Spears' "Toxic."
Neon Neon-Stainless Style (Gruff Rhys & Boom Bip)
Debut full-length from this collaboration between left-field hip-hopper Boom Bip and Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals. Similar in style to Gorillaz, Pitchfork lauds it with a 7.7 rating.
New Found Glory-Hits
NFG's first-ever greatest hits collection, chronicling the band's best-loved singles, album cuts and a couple of rare gems -- "Constant Static" (previously available as a Japanese-only bonus cut) and "Situations" (not commercially available, only streamed on Warped Tour website for a one-month period).
Gary Numan + Tubeway Army-Replicas Redux 2xCD
Deluxe edition adds a complete earlier recording of the album along with the original B-sides and further outtakes, adding up to 27 tracks across the two CDs.
Record Collector - March 2008 (#347)
Cover feature on the recording of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy -- including the lowdown on the "Cheap Trick sessions."
Retribution Gospel Choir (Low)-Retribution Gospel Choir
Low visionary Alan Sparhawk cranks the amps for a radical stylistic departure. Crude, mangy guitars collide with trudging stoner-rock rhythms and catchy melodies. Three of the tracks you may know from their Low versions. Produced by Sun Kil Moon's Mark Kozelek
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist-Hard Sell
Chapter 3 in the Brain Freeze/Product Placement saga. All 45s, All Live.
She & Him-Volume 1 (M. Ward & Zooey Deschanel)
Debut from M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel, paired together by director Martin Hynes to perform the Richard and Linda Thompson tune "When I Get To The Border" for his film The Go-Getter (2007). Their match sparked the idea for Volume One. File under: M. Ward.
The Sword-Fire Lances Of The Ancient Hyperzephyrians 10" Picture Disc
This ultra-limited picture disc pressing is already out-of-print. The A-side is from the forthcoming full-length Gods Of The Earth, available April 1. The B-side, "Codex Corvidae" is previously unreleased.
Tall Firs-Too Old To Die Young
Tall Firs were formed in 1990 when teenagers Dave Mies and Aaron Mullan taught one another to play guitar over the telephone in Annapolis, Maryland. Eleven years later they played their first gig, having crawled to Brooklyn, NY in the interim. Halfway through the second decade of searching for a drummer, Ryan Sawyer finally assumed the throne.
The Teenagers-Reality Check CD/LP+MP3
Lo-fi French pop awash in guitar hooks and soaring electro synth riffs built around a backbone of golden pop melodies. Enveloped in sardonic wit, nonchalant and biting humor, Reality Check is full of foul innuendos and lyrics that would make Serge Gainsbourg blush. Bonus MP3 download with the vinyl.
These New Puritans-Beat Pyramid CD/LP
Recorded with Gareth Jones -- the producer of albums by Einstürzende Neubauten, Liars, and Wire -- These New Puritans' debut is an ever-mutating blur of brash chords, subtle details, and taut rhythms. It is borne of influences as disparate as early '80s industrial music to numerology -- from This Heat to dubstep, from J. Dilla to David Lynch. CD includes two bonus downloadable MP3's -- the epic "Navigate, Navigate" and the B-side "fff."
Uncut - April 2008 (Take 131)
Rolling Stones cover story. Bonus CD: Not Fade Away - 15 Classics That Fired Up The Stones with James Brown, Buddy Holly, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley and more.
Unearthly Trance-Electrocution
Electrocution oozes with mysticism and a palpable sense of purpose behind an imposing wall of gut-level riffing, canyons of low-end and pounding drums. An epic, impassioned piece of work.
Witch-Paralyzed
Witch is J Mascis (drums), Dave Sweetapple (bass), and Kyle Thomas (guitar/vocals). Paralyzed remains true to the classic stoner/doom metal sound of their 2006 self-titled debut -- however, they've returned to their punk roots and attack with a more aggressive tempo. CD now, vinyl due April 22.
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INSTORE PERFORMANCES
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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.
Sunday March 30, 2008-PlayRadioPlay!-3pm
http://www.myspace.com/playradioplay
Local boys PlayRadioPlay! will be stopping by to play some acoustic rock for us with selections from their brand new spanking CD entitled "Texas." If you buy the CD that day you will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. Catch them later that night at the Granada Theater with Yellowcard.
Monday March 31, 2008-Anti-Flag-5pm
http://www.myspace.com/antiflag
Anti-Flag will be stopping by to place a very special acoustic instore performance to celebrate the release of the Tony Visconti produced "The Bright Lights of America." Admission to the packed event is simple. The band asks that you bring a canned food item to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. This will be the first place you can buy the CD. Make sure to catch them full throttle later that night at the Granada Theater.
Saturday April 19, 2008-GOOD RECORDS TURNS EIGHT-Noon
http://www.recordstoreday.com
Good Records turned 8 years old on February 7th. We decided to hold off on celebrating to coincide with National Record Store Day. This will be a fun filled day beginning at noon. Announcement of bands and festivities will be coming shortly. Until then rest your liver.
Sunday April 20, 2008-Salim Nourallah-3pm
http://www.myspace.com/salim
Salim produced and played bass on Blacheart Society's latest full length. He will be kicking off the festivities when they celebrate the release of their cd on Hit Records.
Sunday April 20, 2008-Blackheart Society-4pm
http://www.myspace.com/blackheartsocietymusic
Ben Fleming and company will be bringing a keg and their musical equipment to celebrate the release of their new cd Oh!! Oh!!
Saturday May 17, 2008-Dark Meat-4pm
http://www.myspace.com/darkmeats
This Athens collective will be stopping by to promote the re-release of their excellent debut album "Universal Indians" on Vice Records. Bring the scronk.
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GOOD RECORDS' TOP 20 SELLERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 3/16/08
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1. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
2. Stephen Malkmus - Real Emotional Trash
3. Ghostland Observatory - Robotique Majestique
4. Son Lux - At War with Walls and Mazes
5. Why? - Alopecia
6. Del the Funky Homosapien - Eleventh Hour
7. Various Artists - Bippp: French Synth Wave '79-'85
8. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
9. Cat Power - Jukebox (deluxe)
10. Gutter Twins - Saturnalia
11. Fleet Foxes - Sun Giant
12. Holy Fuck - LP
13. Atlas Sound - Let the Blind Lead Those Who See But Cannot Feel
14. Radiohead - In Rainbows
15. Phosphorescent - Aw Come Aw Wry
16. Black Crowes - Warpaint
17. Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead
18. Murder By Death - Red of Tooth and Claw
19. Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride
20. Beach House - Devotion
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NEW MUSIC NOW
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURE: THE KILLS
On MIDNIGHT BOOM (3/18), THE KILLS subtly and organically fuse pop, glam, blues, art-punk and hip hop, in a manner that flits between light and dark, funny and morbid, experimental and cute. The result is twelve tracks of sensual, fresh and atmospheric songs. Midnight Boom is all about looking to the future -- the band invited Spank Rock's producer Alex Epton (aka Armani XXXchange) to assist with additional production and beats.
Dig the alchemy 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: DAVID SAW - Preview BROKEN DOWN FIGURE, available now
FONTANA FEATURE: CRYSTAL CASTLES - Listen to "Crimewave" from their self-titled CD (3/18)
CAROLINE FEATURE: BEACH HOUSE - Learn more about their latest release, DEVOTION
THE BLACK CROWES: Hallelujah, come join the jubilee! Check out their latest, WARPAINT
THE B-52'S: Sample tracks from their brand new CD FUNPLEX, coming 3/25
BLACK TIDE: Watch incredible behind-the-scenes video footage for LIGHT FROM ABOVE (3/18)
BODY OF WAR: Watch the movie trailer, stellar guests (Serj, Pearl Jam) on the soundtrack
DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN: Get tour dates for his latest, THE ELEVENTH HOUR, out now!
GREAT NORTHERN: Watch "This is a Problem" from SLEEPY EEPEE, coming 3/18
JAYMAY: Watch a few videos from her lovely debut, AUTUMN FALLIN'
MIKE PATTON: Sample a few tracks from his soundtrack for A PERFECT PLACE
PANIC AT THE DISCO: Watch "Nine in the Afternoon" from PRETTY. ODD., coming March 25
PRIDE TIGER: Watch the titular single from THE LUCKY ONES, available now
SHAWN MULLINS: Listen to "All in My Head," the first single from HONEYDEW
SWITCHES: Sample clips from LAY DOWN THE LAW (3/18) - thumbs up from NME!
THESE NEW PURITANS: Watch "Elvis" from this dynamic UK act's BEAT PYRAMID (3/18)
VIRGINIA COALITION: Look & listen to HOME THIS YEAR, coming March 18
YAEL NAIM: Enjoy "New Soul" from her self-titled debut. As heard on the MacBook Air ads!
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RECOMMENDED SHOWS THIS WEEK
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Sat 3/22/08-Brave Combo-Hailey's-Denton
Mon 3/24/08-Baroness-Rubber Gloves-Denton
Wed 3/26/08-Dirtbombs/Kelley Stoltz-Cambridge Room-Dallas
Thu 3/27/08-The Gutter Twins/Great Northern-Cambridge Room-Dallas
Thu 3/27/08-Neil Hamburger-Rubber Gloves-Denton
Thu 3/27/08-Les Claypool/Tim Fite-House Of Blues-Dallas
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Chris Penn
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