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Friday, January 24, 2014

Vinyl Record News & Music Notes

We have a winner in the Sundazed Strawberry Alarm Clock Vinyl Vault Contest

Congratulations to George B. of Belle Plaine, IA, the LPs are on the way, enjoy this psychedelic vault!

A very special thank you to Tim at Sundazed for making the contest available for the CVR blog Thanks to all that entered and good luck in upcoming contests!

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from our friends at MusicRecordShop

Corrosion Of Conformity - Wiseblood

One of the most well-known Corrosion of Conformity albums, Wiseblood was their 5th full length release, peaking at #104 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in the US in 1996. The history of Corrosion of Conformity in modern heavy music is highly significant, not least due to Pepper Keenan's formation of Down along with Pantera's Philip Anselmo, leaders of the New Orleans NOLA scene. A totally authentic heavy band and movement, COC naturally progressed from their thrashy, underground days to pushing the boundaries of what was classed as heavy music. Decibel Magazine refer to COC as 'a crucial stylistic lynchpin in the bridge between metal and punk' that 'irrevocably re-shaped crossover's sonic possibilities.'. Metallica's James Hetfield makes a guest appearance on this album, providing backup vocals on "Man or Ash". First 750 copies are pressed on red/ black vinyl! They are going fast so be quick !

Label Music On Vinyl
180 Gram Vinyl Records - 2-LP - Sealed
Limited Edition - 750
Colored Vinyl - Black / Red Gold Vinyl

Track Listing
LP1
1. King Of The Rotten
2. Long Whip / Big America
3. Wiseblood
4. Goodbye Windows
5. Born Again For The Last Time
6. The Snake Has No Head

LP2
1. The Door
2. Man Or Ash
3. Redemption City
4. Wishbone (Some Tomrrow)
5. Fuel
6. Bottom Feeder (El Que Come Abajo)

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Foghat - Fool For The City

Some songs are so ingrained in our consciousness that they are immediately identifiable upon hearing one or two notes. Featuring one of the most indelible riffs ever played, Foghat's air-guitar anthem "Slow Ride" is such a tune. The hit single turned the British band into stars and catapulted 1975's Fool for the City up the charts. And what a ride it is. We hear a lot of yearning today about the good-old, glory days of rock and roll, the simple kind that just locked into a good beat, turned out a raunchy groove, and simply kicked you in the butt. The no-pretense type meant for kicking back, letting loose, and surrendering to the melody. Bare-bones music that doesn't need image or looks as a crutch. Well, this is it, friends, classic meat-and-potatoes 70s rock that comes with killer slide-guitar solos, crunchy leads, driving rhythms, and soaring vocals. No need for any further instructions or explanations. The pact between artist and audience is understood. Here, the band trusts that you know what to do and is ready to rock out with anyone in earshot. Sourced from the original master tapes by trusty engineers that were just stunned at the amount of new detail they were able to pull from the tape reels, Mobile Fidelity's remaster of this Foghat gem bring to the surface the band's marble-solid sturdiness and bluesy structures like never before. Bass notes are thicker and richer, the dual guitars bite and snap, and Lonesome Dave Peverett's singing comes across with realistic grit. By comparison, all previous pressings of this album sound flat, uninspired, and boxy--the absolute opposite of the energy Foghat brings to the boogie-infused title track, great cover of the Righteous Brothers' "My Babe," and, of course, the everlasting "Slow Ride," a staple of the Guitar Hero video game franchise and gentlemen's clubs everywhere.

Label Mobile Fidelity
180 Gram Vinyl Record - LP - New
Limited Edition
Numbered

Track Listing
1. Fool For The City
2. My Babe
3. Slow Ride
4. Terraplane Blues
5. Save Your Loving
6. Drive Me Home
7. Take It Or Leave It

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Top Selling Rock Vinyl Records At MusicRecordShop

1. Hole - Celebrity Skin
2. Korn - Issues
3. Dream Theater - Train Of Thought
4. Ween - Live At Stubb's
5. Temple Of The Dog - Temple Of The Dog
6. Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
7. John Mayer - Heavier Things
8. Brand New - The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me
9. Faith No More - Introduce Yourself
10. Little River Band - Cuts Like A Diamond

Top Selling Heavy Metal Vinyl Records At MusicRecordShop

1. Temple Of The Dog - Temple Of The Dog
2. LYNYRD SKYNYRD - LAST OF A DYIN' BREED
3. Saxon - Denim & Leather
4. Slayer - Reign In Blood
5. Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - Blood Lust
6. HELMET - BETTY
7. Black Label - Sonic Brew
8. IRON MAIDEN - POWERSLAVE (VINYL PICTURE DISC)
9. IRON MAIDEN - LIVE AFTER DEATH (VINYL 2-LP PICTURE DISC)
10. Skid Row - United World Rebellion - Chapter One

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from our friends at Relapse

YOB: Doom metal classic 'Catharsis' to see deluxe vinyl reissue

Relapse Records is proud to announce the re-release of YOB's psyche-doom metal classic Catharsis on vinyl. After being out of print on vinyl for over six years, Catharsis has been given the deluxe re-issue treatment and will be released the way it was meant to be presented. Re-mastered from the original tapes by Tad Doyle, the reissue features stunning new artwork by Aaron Edge, and brand new liner notes from Guitarist / Vocalist Mike Scheidt.

Catharsis will see it's official vinyl re-release on March 4th in North America, March 3rd in the UK/World and February 28th in Germany/Benelux/Finland. The vinyl includes a digital download of the full album and is being pressed on four limited colour variations including gold, gold with black splatter (available exclusively at Roadburn), clear with black, bone white & gold splatter, and a special swamp green with purple & yellow splatter version that includes a blacklight poster available exclusively at Relapse.com.

Pre-orders are currently available HERE

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available from ATO Records

Trey Anastasio - Traveler LP

Traveler, Trey's newest studio album, was co-produced with Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jónsi) at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, CT. Musicians include Trey Anastasio Band, Mates of State's Kori Gardner, The National's Bryan Devendorf and Matt Berninger, Bon Iver's Rob Moose, and Icelandic percussionist Samuli Kosminen.

Pressed on gold colored 180 gram vinyl, the album comes with a Traveler bonus 7" as well as a download card for an MP3 version of the album.

Buy at ATO Records

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new releases from our friends at MusicOnVinyl

THE SUPREMES - I HEAR A SYMPHONY

Like no other, Motown's founder Berry Gordy knew how to market 'his' acts. The Supremes (later named Diana Ross & The Supremes) were his mainstream Pop offering, bridging the gap between Soul and popular music, while even incorporating Classic themes (like "A Lover's Concerto" was inspired by Bach).

I Hear A Symphony (1966) contains some of the best tunes written by famed producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland, as well as great cover versions of popular songs like "Unchained Melody" and the Beatles' "Yesterday".

BARON ROJO - VOLUMEN BRUTAL

Volumen Brutal is the second album by Spanish Metal band Barón Rojo, recorded at Ian Gillan's Kingsway studio in 1982. The record sold more than two million copies worldwide. Its lyrics are in Spanish, but for the international market none other than Bruce Dickinson took care of helping the band with an English translation. This made the band especially popular in the UK, where they graced the cover of Kerrang! Magazine. "Stand Up" (the translated version of "Resistiré") was released as a European single.

DAVID GATES - FIRST

The first solo album of Bread's lead singer, aptly named First (1973), meant a new direction for the Pop icon. After Bread's demise, David Gates wanted to venture into different directions. At the time of recording he was clearly just leaving the crossroads, as this album stylistically resembles his former band. At times this collection of 9 songs begins to show a hint of individuality that he would develop fully on subsequent solo albums.

Behind the singer is a strong group of musicians; accompanying him are Jim Horn, Jim Gordon, Larry Carlton, Russ Kunkel and Mike Botts, among others. The album opener "Sail Around The World" made it to a single.

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