BLACK TIME - 'DOUBLE NEGATIVE'

Formats

• ITR153 - LP

  759718515312

• ITR153CD - CD

  759718515329

Details

London's Black Time have carved a hefty reputation for themselves over the past few years through scattered tours across Europe and the US, numerous limited-edition 7-inch records, two dense yet danceable long-player albums, and a manifesto that, among other things, espouses "fuck and rage" and the "heavy vampire sound." Double Negative is the latest full-length in the Black Time canon. Fans of the band's previous output will not be disappointed, especially if they want to hear the fractured, art-damaged scree of their singles forged with the trebly garage punk of their two albums. The trio of Lemmy Caution, Janie Too Bad, and Mr. Stix outdo themselves here and turn in the most fully realized Black Time release to date. If you've been aching for Messthetics and Back From The Grave compilations, then look no further. Double Negative is the absinthe you've been wanting to drink. Known for their propensity for all things black, Black Time carries their theme of bleak darkness to the nth degree. With tracks like "Skeleton Factory," "Blot Out The Sun," "Little Death," and "I'm Gonna Haunt You When I'm Gone" (featuring lead vox by Janie), you know you're in for the feel-bad record of the year. Calls to mind equal parts Messthetics and Back From The Grave compilations

Tracks

1. When The Clock Strikes Twelve
2. Hostile Cosmos
3. Lunar Rhythm
4. The Days Are Too Long And
The Nights Are Too Short
5. Scary People
6. Repulsion
7. Skeleton Factory
8. A Boring Day For The Boredom Boys
9. Six Feet Below
10. Problems
11. Little Death
12. Lunar Eclipse
13. I?m Gonna Haunt You When I?m Gone
14. Institution
15. Blot Out The Sun
16. Backwards In Black

Press

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VIVIAN GIRLS - 'S/T'

Formats

• ITR161 - LP

  759718516111

• ITR161CD - CD

  759718516128

Details

As recounted in songs by Comet Gain and Walker Kong, the "Vivian Girls" are the seven sisters who feature in Henry Darger's posthumously published fantasy epic, The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What Is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glandeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Caused by the Child Slave Rebellion. Tribute has also been paid by everyone from poet John Ashberry to Sufjan Stevens, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Camper Van Beethoven, Fucked Up, the Residents' Snakefinger, and ex-Maniac Natalie Merchant-and now by Brooklyn noise-pop band the Vivian Girls. With their debut 7-inch on their very own Plays With Dolls Records already sending out waves of panic and adoration to the outer limits of the underground pop contingent, the Girls have become the newest breakout sirens of the New York loft-pop brigade. Within seconds of hearing their seductive three-part vocal harmonies lushly interwoven with chest-pounding waves of beautiful feedback, it's obvious that their songs are hard to resist, especially if you find yourself keen on the mid-'80s noise pop trifecta of The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Vaselines, and the Shop Assistants. The Vivian Girls' self-titled debut album appeared recently on Mauled By Tigers Records in a vinyl-only edition of 500 which sold out before the band had completed their recent three-week US tour. In The Red now proudly presents the re-release of this essential pop platter in both vinyl and compact disc formats. Swirling noise topped with sweetly angelic vocals is practically a can't-miss concoction, so expect your fruity neighbors and your attention-starved friends to chime in with unabashed praise when you spin this record. The re-release of the Vivian Girls album will be preceded by a 7-inch single with two exclusive songs, and will be followed by much touring of the US and Europe.

Tracks

1. All the Time
2. Such a Joke
3. Wild Eyes
4. Going Insane
5. Tell the World
6. Where Do You Run To
7. Damaged
8. No
9. Never See Me Again
10. I Believe in Nothing

Press

UK PR handled by GOLDSTAR: it will come in leaps and bounds

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VARIOUS - 'IN THE PINES: TAR HEEL FOLK SONGS & FIDDLE TUNES:....'

Formats

• OHCD1006 - CD

  TBA

Details

"TAR HEEL FOLK SONGS & FIDDLE TUNES :OLD-TIME MUSIC OF NORTH CAROLINA 1926-1936", North Carolina, the "Tar Heel State," has a proud heritage of traditional music, and this CD anthology from Old Hat Records, In The Pines, offers compelling proof. Here are 24 rare tracks first recorded between 1926-1936, a decade of inspired musical achievement. You'll hear old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, folk songs and murder ballads, gospel hymns, mountain blues and railroad songs, all performed by the state's top musical talent. Most tracks are reissued here for the first time on compact disc, and the music is digitally remastered for brightness and clarity. In The Pines has been carefully crafted by Old Hat's team of experts, and the entire CD package is handsomely designed in a style to match the music. Included is a 24-page, full-color booklet with rare vintage photographs, many unpublished until now, and extensive historical notes on the era, the songs, and the musicians. OLD HAT records will fit in with any fan of music, especially those of a Revenant or Dust To Digital nature: highly recommended, and yes the whole back catalogue will be fully stocked!

Tracks

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Press

"IN THE PINES is a gorgeous showcase of elegant, affecting music."
-Tony Russell, author: Country Music Originals, The Legends and the Lost
Reviews in Mojo, Uncut, Observer, and more tbc

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