sorry for the delay in posting. i’m coming back to the U.S. tomorrow. i’ve spent the last five days or so in copenhagen visiting friends and seeing the city. tonight we are going to see stars of the lid and loscil (both on kranky) who are playing at a local club with some projected films. there is not much official news, but there will be some big announcements in the next week or so, i promise. :::scott:::
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I’ll be going to Copenhagen and Sweden on Friday, back on the 23rd. Online ordering will only be slightly delayed, but will be back on track soon after. Willis and I will wreak havoc in Copenhagen with all of my fine friends there. Beware. The Trouble with Sweeney : Dear Life is on a top 10 list at rollingstone.com. Believe the hype! This record delivers. Speaking of top 10s, here’s my inevitable top 10 list for 2001: 1. The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band : Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upwards (Constellation) This is the bleakest, most beautiful record from this Montreal collective, topping all previous releases from Godspeed You Black Emperor! of which this ensemble are all members. 2. Mogwai : Rock Action (Matador) Mogwai sings, plays beautifully. Sine Wave is the best introductory track of the year. Dave Fridman production. What more can you want?! 3. Low : Things we lost in the fire Their most beautiful release to date. It rocks hard, if that’s possible for Low, and then falls away into a perfect near-nothingness. This is the record for cold winter nights. 4. Unwed Sailor : The Faithful Anchor (Lovesick) The…
Randall from Jetenderpaul had one of the strangest and most unique Christmas presents ever. Apparently, his in-laws ordered him a two hour monkey party with four actual real live monkeys. Click here to see Randall and the baby spider monkey and here to see Randall with Wyatt the monkey. It really makes you want to buy all of the Jetenderpaul releases…right?! 12 February 2002 will be the date that Damien Jurado : Four Songs and Unwed Sailor : Firecracker will be available in local record shops. Look for them then or order direct. :::scott:::