Monday, December 31, 2007

And the Hits Just Keep On Coming! (Last Day, Part Two)

Now you know why it’s called the O/CD Tally. I can’t stop myself!
(and I may be a little sloppy on label listings in the rush to finish).

Stories were Told:
These CDs came in relating to Post previews, the latest round of which will be up as links later this week, as Thursday, January 3rd brings a new pair.
1. GOOD For The JEWS – S/T (self-released)
2. BANDAZIAN – In Vacant Fields
3. BRICE WOODALL – Feathery Trigger

More Puffy Envelopes, previously missing in action:
4. TURBONEGRO – Retox
A duplicate copy of the Scandinavian metal parodists, in case I missed “Everybody Loves a Chubby Dude” first time around.
5. BASSNECTAR – Underground Communication (Om Records)
6. The CLIKS – Snakehouse (Tommy Boy)
7. ELI COOK BAND – Electric Firewater (self-released)
Virginia-based kid, not yet 20, has the chops of a much older bluesman.
8. ROMANTICO – America (2024 Records)
RIYD: Wire, Girls Against Boys, Sonic Youth (that’s what they said)
9. The LOW FREQUENCY IN STEREO - The Last Temptation Of... (Gigantic Music)
A replacement copy for the album I was enjoying in the car – until I stepped on and broke. This, the band’s third LP, (its 2004 release was titled “Travelling Ants Who Got Eaten By Mollusks”)
was up for the Norwegian Grammy award - called a Spellemannsprisen - in the category of Best Rock Album of 2006 (it came out in the US last October). Comparisons are being made to the Doors, Joy Division, Can, Stereolab, The Jesus And Mary Chain.
10. LEYODE – Fascinating Tininess (Eastern Development)

Some May Call It Swag:
11. ANGELSPIT – Krankhaus (Dancing Ferret Discs)
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky…and they send swag – a ballpoint pen that looks like a hypodermic needle. Could come in handy for a Halloween costume.
12. The CRUXSHADOWS – DreamCypher (Dancing Ferret Discs)
Florida-based but world traveled outfit, played in China earlier this year. They also sent swag – a red and white pill case that looks like a really big…pill.

Reach Out (I’ll Be There)
13. SECRET ANNEXE – Seven Headed Monster (Ocelot Records)
I purchased a previous CD from this band, based solely on clever song titles and its lonely presence in the clearance section, I mentioned it in the blog, and one of the band members wrote to ask if I’d like to hear the latest release. Yes, please.

DVD
14. PET SHOP BOYS – Cubism in Concert (Rhino DVD)
A 27-track concert filmed last year in Mexico City. Good stuff, too.

YTD O/CD Tally: 978
And there’s more to come!

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