David Lynch - Good Day Today (single)

I will be first to say that I love David Lynch. He really can do no wrong as far as film. Also, I can say the same about his music. For someone that, to be honest, does not have musical talent has made some really good tracks in his day. He creates nice soundscapes with his vocals buried under sound and effects.

Well, this single is no different. I will say the first track is kind of silly. If you could mix U2's Beautiful Day with T-Pain, you would have this track. It is really hard for me to take anyone serious being autotuned, so this is no different. The second track, on the other hand, is a nice bluesy tune that takes me away from David Lynch.

So, I give this a B. The first track, I think I will skip, but 2nd gets a big thumbs up from me.

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Teenage Fanclub - Ain't That Enough (Singles)

Teenage Fanclub - Ain't That Enough (1997 singles)

I stuck these together.

Single 1
01. Ain't That Enough
02. Femme Fatale
03. Jesus Christ

Single 2
01. Ain't That Enough
02. Kickabout
03. Broken

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Deep Fried Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub - Deep Fried Fanclub (2003 reissue)

A collection originally issued in 1995, and reissued in 2003. This is a collection of singles and rarities released between the albums "A Catholic Education" and "Thirteen". Good for the completist-type in us all.

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The Mice - For Almost Ever Scooter

The Mice - For Almost ever Scooter (2004)

This collects two releases from The Mice, "For Almost Ever" (1986) and "Scooter" (1987). The Mice are brothers Bill and Tommy Fox with Ken Hall. Doug Gillard (later in Guided by Voices) also guests on one track. Garage pop. Great songwriting. If you like the Bill Fox record also on this blog then check this out, or vice versa.

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White Ring - Black Earth That Made Me (12")

Here is another installment. More witch house. Pretty soon I will get tired of this shit, but for now...here you go. This is supposed to be a test pressing of 6 new White Ring songs per discogs here.
Not bad. Check it.
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Uncle Tupelo - The Long Cut + Five Live

Uncle Tupelo - The Long Cut + Five Live (1994)

This is a radio promo that I got while working at a record store. I guess we got a few of them prior to the release of "Anodyne". I am just now uncovering boxes of CDs that have been in storage for over a year. So, this morning was an Uncle Tupelo kick. Enjoy.

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Lynx - S/T

I mainly added this to up a better bit rate version for another blog. So, here it is in V0, ripped fresh from the cd garden today.
Straight up math rock, includes a member from Battles. So, if you need somewhat of a comparison. There you go.  

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Peter Laughner and Friends - Take the Guitar Player for a Ride

Peter Laughner and Friends - Take the Guitar Player for a Ride (cd-1994)

From Wikipedia: Laughner led a variety of groups. Among them were Mr. Charlie, Cinderella Backstreet, Peter & The Wolves, The Blue Drivers and Friction. However, his most enduring contributions were to Rocket From The Tombs and the early work of Pere Ubu. In addition to all this, he wrote for Creem magazine.[2]

Laughner was a voracious rock fan and writer, and was heavily influenced by Lester Bangs's writings. Like Bangs, Laughner worshiped Lou Reed, but also drew inspiration from folk and blues figures such as Robert Johnson and Woody Guthrie. He was a unique, visceral lead guitarist whose greatest influence was Fairport Convention guitarist Richard Thompson.

Laughner was briefly considered as a replacement for Richard Lloyd when he departed Television [3], a band whom he championed from their earliest days.

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Salem Preview

Salem - King Night

Here is a sample track from Salem's new album coming out in September. It should be good, this track is not that bad.

Zola Jesus - Stridulum II

Here something new for you.
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Jennyanykind - Big John's

Jennyanykind - Big John's (1998)

From North Carolina. A little bit 'The Band', a little bit 'Velvet Underground', a little bit slinky in the drumkit, a little bit shoe-gazey and blues-rootsy, and a lot under-listened to. Saw these guys at an upstairs bar once, and they were great. This is my favorite of their releases.

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Autechre Remixes - various collection

Okay, I got this back in the old slsk days as well. This is just a random collection of Autechre remixes. I will warn you, the ID3 tags suck and I do not have the time nor patience to go through each one. The only theme to this collection is that Autechre remixed it. There is some really good shit here, so I don't want to discourage you, but I am just sayin'.



I had to break this down to 2 parts to get it all.   I will post the track listing in the comments to avoid spamming up my blog with random track listing shit.

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Rob Brown (of Autechre) - Ultra Rare Mix Tape Volume 1

Back in my old soul-seek days, I acquired this Rob Brown mix. At the time I didn't think much about it. Anyway, apparently he did some remixes that leaked out. I can't say for volume 2 or 3...(if exists), but this is a 3 track old school hip-hop mix done Autechre style. If you are an enthusiast I would snag it.



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Alasdair Roberts - The Ayrtime.org E.P.

Alasdair Roberts - The Arytime.org EP (2010)

One of my favorites offers up a free EP. Check it out if you like Scottish ballads/vocals and traditional-sounding folk tunes with a modern twist. Roberts has an interesting way of taking his own lyrics and wrapping them in a Scottish Folk traditional blanket. Live, he is not to be missed, and his arrangements of traditional tunes is refreshing. Also check out 'Appendix Out' and 'Amalgamated Sons of Rest', his collaboration with Will Oldham and Jason Molina.

1. Babylon
2. Little Sir Hugh
3. Lord Ronald
4. The Calfless Cow

The Calfless Cow is, melodically, partly based on the traditional night visiting song "I Must Away, Love" and originally appeared on the Drag City record The Amber Gatherers. Lord Ronald is from the singing of RD Laing and originally appeared on the Drag City record No Earthly Man. Babylon (or The Bonnie Banks O The Airdrie) is from the singing of the late Stanley Robertson and is previously unreleased. Little Sir Hugh appears, in a full-band version, on the forthcoming Drag City LP Too Long In This Condition.

Alasdair Roberts: Les Brown guitar and tenor voice.Chris Dooks: shruti box and all production. DRM free MP3 Digital E.P. encoded at 320kbps. Recorded in single takes with a Rode NT3 and Behringer desk / MacBook ProThanks to The University of The West of Scotland and staff at Bar Libertine, Ayr. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS DIGITAL E.P. by sharing this link on Archive.org or the following: HERE

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The Cramps - Bad Music For Bad People

This compilation was my first exposure to The Cramps back when I was an early teenager. I thought this was as punk as it got. Sure, I had all the skate punk albums, sex pistols and minor threat. You name it, but this one really hit me hard. Plus, it was one of the first albums I thought I could play without ever learning how to play the guitar. Later on, I realized I was wrong. This kinda of magic is hard to reproduce.

This was produced by The Cramps and tracks 1, 8 and 10 were produced by Alex Chilton. Is it a coincedence that those are my favorite tracks. Not sure. Oh, well, enjoy.

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oOoOO - No Summer4U CDR

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Bo Diddley - Chess Box Set 1959-1969

So it's a blues Saturday. This is a great collection of early Bo Diddley from 59-69 from Chess Records.  So get it now if you like some of the ba- b' ba-  b'ba-   b' baba.

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6 String Drag - On The Rocks (demos)

6 String Drag - On The Rocks (1996-1998)

I have no idea where I got this (I have had it a while and had forgotten about it). It is seemingly a collection of demos/outtakes, some of which other versions wound up on either the official 6 String Drag albums or on one of Kenny Roby's solo albums. I really don't know the source, but for any 6 String/Roby fans it is pretty essential. 21 tracks. I didn't have cover art to post, so I whipped this up real quick. Oh well. Have a listen.

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Balam Acab new Ep See Birds - Stream it here

Twenty Miles - Ragged Backyard Classics

Twenty Miles - Ragged Backyard Classics (1996)

The bitrate ain't so high on this one, but hey, it was meant to be heard on a turntable anyhow, so if you really want it that bad, hit up Ebay. It sounds good at work on my computer.

This was a 1996 triple 7" set released on In the Red Records. It's good.

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White Ring - Suffocation EP

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I came across this today. White Ring has put out some of the instahip witch house. This EP is several remixes of the song Suffocation. Each remix kind of has a life of it's own, so definately worth a download.
Track listing.
1. Suffocation
2. Suffocation (haunted by Unison)
3. Suffocation (Los Campesinos! Remix)
4. Suffocation (Fostercare Remix)
5. Suffocation (Guy Dallas Remix)
6. Suffocation (Mater Suspiria Vision Remix)
7. Suffocation (Vitaminsforyou Remix)

Rephlex Records - Grime 1 and 2 Various Artists

Aphex Twin's label put out these two releases back in 2004 when grime/dub started to become more prevalent. Both of these albums are pretty good.



















grime1

1	MarkOne*  -	Stargate 92	4:58
2	MarkOne*  -	Raindance	5:12
3	MarkOne*  -	Interference	4:08
4	MarkOne*  -	Too Hard	4:42
5	Plasticman  -	Pump Up The Jam	4:39
6	Plasticman  -	Camel Ride	5:08
7	Plasticman  -	Industrial Graft	5:08
8	Plasticman  -	The Music	4:11
9	Slaughter Mob  -	Dub Weapon	5:51
10	Slaughter Mob  -	Fireweaver	6:03
11	Slaughter Mob  -	Creeky Door	4:30
12	Slaughter Mob  -	Black Hole	4:44

grime2

1	Kode9  -	Swarm	4:43
2	Kode9  -	Sub-Kontinent	5:44
3	Kode9  -	Dislokated	5:16
4	Kode9  -	Ping	6:24
5	Loefah  -	Bombay Squad	5:18
6	Loefah  -	Fire Elements	5:43
7	Loefah  -	Beat Them	4:39
8	Digital Mystikz  -	Awake	4:12
9	Digital Mystikz  -	Country Man	4:47
10	Digital Mystikz  -	Cr7 Chamber	4:44

Silkworm - Developer

Silkworm - Developer. 1997

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Silkworm - Lifestyle

Silkworm - Lifestyle. 2000.

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Silkworm - Italian Platinum

Silkworm - Italian Platinum. 2002.
Again, I'm on a kick. Good stuff. More to come.

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Silkworm - It'll Be Cool

Silkworm - It'll Be Cool. 2004. I've been on a Silkworm kick, and a Joel R.L. Phelps kick, and a Bottomless Pit kick.

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The Backsliders - Throwin' Rocks at the Moon

I wish country radio had been in a better place in 1997, cause this record could have slapped Nashville in the face. It should have. Anyway, call it what you will: country, alt-country, country-rock, y'allternative, etc... I call it honky-tonk, and it's pretty straight-ahead. If you like country music with soul then you'll like this. Produced by Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam). As a sidenote, I don't think I've ever seen anyone strum a guitar harder than Chip Robinson. FYI.

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Bright Eyes - Britt Daniel - Home IV (Limited Edition)

This is a V0 rip of my limited edition copy of Bright Eyes and Britt Daniel (of Spoon). This is a 4 song ep split. It was released originally in 2002 as a limited edition in a handmade insert with each copy hand labeled. I have copy 1517/2000. So, I bring it to you.  This was later released in 2004, with normal packaging. I am personally not a huge Bright Eyes fan, but I do like Britt. So, if you are looking to complete a discog, hope you enjoy.

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Teenage Fanclub - Catholic Education

This is probably my favorite Teenage Fanclub album.  Released from Matador in 1990, it really catches that pop indie sound that flooded my headphones in the 90's. It has a little more raw sound that later releases, so check it out.

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Mule Conversations

This is a promo disc that came through record stores with the release of Mule Variations (1999). An interview and selected songs from the album. 59 minutes, and really great to have for the Waits fan.

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Beck's Record Club - INXS's - Kick (featuring Beck, Liars, St. Vincent and Os Mutantes)

I know Beck has been doing these super group cover albums for quite some time, but I had to throw this one up. I will admit that INXS was one of the first real concerts I ever went to back in the 80's on the KICK tour. So, this one has a special place for me. Anyway, this super group is composed of Liars, St. Vincent, Beck and Os Mutantes. I hope you enjoy.

This is what you need!

Indian Jewelry - Totaled

I finally had a chance to sit down and listen to this album yesterday and I truly loved it. I am not quite sure how to describe this, but dark electro pop.  Anyway, enough of the cliches, get this shit it's good. How about that for a description.

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Richard Buckner - ST

I remember when I bought Richard Buckner's first record ... the sticker on the front read, "Dwight Yoakam on downers." It grabbed my attention, and I became an instant fan. Throughout his career though, I found myself disagreeing with that description. Sure, his voice is similar, but way more nuanced in my opinion, and the songwriting is way more complex and rich. Dwight's songs hit you directly, and you know what you're getting into. Buckner's hit you slowly and make you think long past the first listen. This is not his best album, but it was a tour-only (I think) acoustic sampling of his songs ... and an intimate primer. Far from the samples / loops of recent tours, this is Buckner alone and in total singer-songwriter mode. I highly suggest checking out the rest of the catalog. Good stuff.

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PWIN ▲▲ TEAKS

I can't find any release on this one, but I find it interesting.

The Baptist Generals - Dog

A 4-track-recorded blast of 8 tracks (huh?) ... complete with drums, acoustic guitar, kazoo, a bass, some shakers, a dog, and some damn fine songwriting. Oh, and I think there may be a cowbell in the mix too. Lo-fi, and in the vein of Roky Erickson, Will Oldham, Clocker Redbury/Dusty Slosinger, and the guys down the street playin' for change ... except these songs are actually really good. My first guest-addition to My Tape Up In Here ... enjoy.

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Washed Out - Life is Leisure

This ep is nothing new, but it is new to me. Shame I know. A friend mentioned them the other day. Anyway, pretty nice chillwave stuff. Check it out.

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The Goner - Behold A New Traveler

I just heard The Goner today and I found it really interesting. They are the songs of Daniel Westerlund hailing from Sweden. They show elements of folk, drone and psych/shoegaze. I hear influences of Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy), Jeff Magnum (Neutral Milk Hotel) and maybe Jason Molina (Songs: Ohio) . Very dark sounding, but very refreshing. Give it a listen.

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Burning Witch - Crippled Lucifer

Burning Witch is another amalgamation of the O'Malley/Anderson combo providing some excellent doom metal.  If you like it slow and heavy, then this is for you.

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Brick Layer Cake - Call it a Day/Eye for an Eye Tooth for a Tooth

If you haven't heard Brick Layer Cake, this is a side project of Todd Trainer. Todd is the drummer for Shellac. This is a collection of 2 EP's released in 1991.  This does not sound like Shellac, it is more of a drone downer kinda guitar rock. I don't know, anyway, check it out.

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Balam Acab

Here is a new Balam Acab remix.

Tell me something awesome before I go to sleep remix.

Salem - Yes I Smoke Crack

More of the dark electro, witch house shit. I don't know why...but here you go...
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Balam Acab - See Birds

This is some hot shit in my opinion. This is falling into the witch house genre that is going around. Not a whole lot out there yet, but be on the lookout. I will post more as I get it.

Here are some tracks to fill up the ipod.
See Birds
Heavy Living Things

Young Widows - Settle Down City

Young Widows from Louisville, KY is one bad ass three piece. To me, I could listen to stuff like this all day long. Big drums, Growling Bass and Noisy guitar, really what more could you ask for out of a band.

Anyway, enough shit talk, Young Widows is a must hear. Get these today!!
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Young Widows - Old Wounds

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Old Skin - Young Widows from Jeremy Johnstone on Vimeo.

Hrvatski - Oiseaux 96-98

Hrvatski is an alias of Keith Fullerton Whitman. This is one of his first releases from 1999.  This album has several interesting elements from drill n bass to ambient and all in between. Something about this album and his work seems very real and not part of genre or scene, in my opinion at least.  If you really dig shit that is all over the place, check it and remember this shit was from the old days before every dickhead had a laptop with their whatever program making IDM music. This came from a time when just a few dickheads had laptops making music o.O.

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Delayed postings

For those of you who check this blog often for new posts, I apologize for the delay. Mediafire is giving me a hard time corrupting .rar files in the upload process. So, I have to upload the file, download it to check it unrar's okay and then do it again it corrupts it. All that being said, it pisses me off, so I have to get up from the computer and try again later. So, upfront, I apologize for the delay.

Celebration - Celebration

For those of us who love every band Katrina Ford has been involved,  I think you will like Celebration. This is the next form of Lovelife. It is a dark rock laced with a driving rhythm section and pipe organ sounds, with Katrina's distinct vocals leading the way. Of course, her other groups, I have posted on this blog. Jaks and Lovelife are a must hear as well. Get this while you can.
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Celebration - A Modern Tribe

Celebration's 2nd release.

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Varnaline - Man of Sin

(1996)
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Varnaline a.k.a Anders Parker has gone overlooked in many ways over the years. Varnaline produced albums from mid nineties to early 2000's and I think they really put out some good lo-fi, indie/folk records. Groups like Wilco and Son Volt we able to take some of the similar sounds of the time of the early nineties and move on to what they are today, but Varnaline never seemed to break out of the obscure.  I think if you like Silkworm, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Wilco and some lo-fi qualities of 90's indie rock, I think you will like Varnaline. I have posted all their main releases here, not including any obscure promos/singles or seven inches. Check them out.

Varnaline - Varnaline

(1997)
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Varnaline - A Shot and a Beer (ep)

(1997)
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