CD case costs can add up, especially when you are trying to promote yourself. Tired of digging for cases when you are trading beats? Just buy a pack of these and forget about it. This is the most cost efficient, space-saving option...
expand review for protecting and giving out your CDs. We use them everyday in the office. -mgmnt
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First off, don't let the goofy title dissuade you! This comp is totally stacked, featuring 20 obscure instrumental cuts from the "Swinging London" of the late 60s / early 70s, most with a twist - like the liners say, these tracks contain...
expand review "session men discovering sitars, orchestras getting into the freaky side of things, Hammonds, fuzz and brass." For your "Hammonds and fuzz" fix, proceed directly to the last track, Stanley Myers' "Organ Fantasia In D Major(1)," a completely psyched-out 6-minute jam sesh with blazing organs and guitar pedals for days. For a more traditional taste, check the Shock Absorbers' version of the Isleys' "It's Your Thing(2)," alternating between brassy and fuzzy with their sharp horn section and mean lead guitar. The Les Reed Orchestra's "Big Drum(3)" has a furious, Animal-style drum solo, followed up by David Smith's melancholic burner "See Me(4)." (I'm wishing "See Me" was about 20 minutes longer right about now.) The title cut(5) by Mike Vickers has some groovy brass and piano work, and the Keith Mansfield Orchestra's "Soul Thing(6)" is exactly as advertised. The horns from "Moanin'(7)" by Trax Four sound real familiar - check the audio. 20 tracks; 56 minutes. Recommended. -Chris Lemon-Red
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I know you've all been waiting for another installment from our favorite downtempo/trip hop trio Portishead. Well, here it is! And we only had to wait like 10 years. Like many of you I'm sure, I was in middle school when Dummy...
expand review came out. When I heard it I was in love. Their whole sound was so unique and unlike anything else at the time. Even still, no one really does what they do. You can put them in whatever box you want, but I think ultimately they stand alone. When I first listened to Third I guess I was expecting/hoping it to sound exactly like their other records. It doesn't. But the more I listen to it, the more I realize it has all the elements of what we already love about them, it's just presented differently. The beats are actually more sparse, but almost with an industrial/metallic sound. Not like NIN industrial, so don't freak out. It just doesn't have that certain smoothness that came with their earlier stuff. Check out "Hunter(1)," "Rip(2)" or "Nylon Smile(3)" if you want start out with something familiar. But then please, branch out. Listen to the whole thing. It will grow on you. 11 tracks; 50 minutes. -RikRok
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Metallo? Itallica? Metalitalicalo? Whatever you wanna call it, Sweden's Tiedye are killing it with the cosmic instrumental of one of the Black Album's most beloved tracks. When played by this band (yes, an actual band!), Lars' drums turn into smooth, slow disco...
expand review pattering and Hetfield's guitar is downright smooth jazzy - definitely some deep Balearic grooving going on here. This is a one-time pressing of 1,000 copies with an etched B-side, get 'em before the lawyers catch a sniff. Plays at 45. Recommended. -Chris Lemon-Red
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Gaslamp Killer on a rampage! This is his new box set from Obey, limited to 1000, featuring a split 7" with GLK and Free The Robots, backed with his new I Spit On Your Grave mix cd. The two LA beat excursionists...
expand review kill the 7" with GLK's mind bending "Show Stopper(1)" and the horror rock sounds of Free The Robot's "Clocks And Daggers(2)." The anticipated mix continues the evil breaks, with a lil' help from evil breaks partner Kutmah for an hour of murderous drums, deep funk, and dark instrumentals. There's no tracklist for this, but the Gaslamp Killer has never been one to leave clues at the scene of the crime. If you believe in the dark side of funk, you'll love this. Obey certainly didn't pull any stops on the design either. From the piercing portrait of GLK on the cover by Shepard Fairey to the eloquent gatefold art, this is bound to be sought by collectors everywhere. Highly recommended! -C'mish
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Stupid (borderline retarded) fun and highly anticipated debut album from New Zealand's first ever HBO sitcom-having, Sub Pop-signed, Grammy-winning comedy-folk duo. The difference between the Conchords and most musical comedy is they've got the chops to back up their haha's. In fact,...
expand review on tracks like the faux French "Foux du Fafa(1)" and Depeche Mode style "Inner City Pressure(2)," the music can be even stronger than the joke. Along with singles "Business Time" and "Most Beautiful Girl In The Room," the album has show favorites like the Murray-featuring "Leggy Blonde(3)" and Brent-on-acid "Pretty Prince of Parties(4)." Also check the quasi-conscious "Think About It(5)" and groover "Ladies of the World(6)." This vinyl version comes with a coupon redeemable for a full MP3 download of the album at subpop.com. -Chris Lemon-Red
Now with softcover. Plain (no rules) page layout. 192 pages, acid-free paper. 5" x 8" (13x21cm). Features elastic closure and expandable inner pocket. -the mgmnt
I see you rubbing your eyes in disbelief like a drunken cartoon prospector, but it's true - our man Egg Foo has dropped a brand new cassette-only mix on dat azz. No hand-duped stuff here neither, Super Crispy Mega Ultra Fly is...
expand review a real deal pro-made tape, "mixed live using 2 turntables, Serato and vinyl" in Brooklyn circa January 2008. We don't even have access to a tape deck up here in the office, so we can't tell you what's in the mix, but something tells me Michna wants it that way. Our prediction is BASS. Printed on the tape: "For detailed tracklisting place cassette in tape deck and press play. Use large speakers for maximum sound." -suicide bangs
Debut album from Ms. Santi White, featuring the singles "L.E.S Artistes" and "Creator" plus production from Switch, Diplo, Disco D, Sinden, Freq Nasty and a guest spot from Spank Rock. Need I say more? Audio picks, if you need 'em: "Shove It,"...
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