Road Records new releases February 18th 2010

Welcome to this weeks Road Records newsletter.

The end [or beginning] of another busy week here in Road Records and yet again its another fine week for new releases. I have to say we really have been spoilt this year so far.
First up is our album of the week pick and it should come as no surprise to you all when we tell you we have gone for the amazing new Quasi album. We have been longtime fans here in the shop, a band that never get the recognition they truly deserbe so we are trying to rectify that one. The album is in stock now on cd for only €13.50, it’s a limited edition double cd so get your hands on it quickly as they will sell out rapidly and then it will revert to the normal single cd version. We will have some lovely vinyl copies for you next week sometime.
Another favourite of ours [and on Domino aswell] are Archie Bronson Outfit, they are back with just a new single this week, the album will be with us in the next week or two [I’m personally very excited about this one].
The brand new Efterklang album is out now and on special offer for only €12.99 on cd and €16.99 on vinyl.
The new Girls single is just a perfect slice of fuzzed up indie rock, we really love it.
Speaking of singles we really love, our single of the week this weeks goes to the new 7” from Gil Scott-Heron. The track is “Me And The Devil” which is actually a cover of an old Robert Johnson tune.
Post rock fans [especially bands like Godspeed, Dirty 3, Rachels, Tortoise] should invetigate the new Slow Six album out now on the Western Vinyl label.
Another nice [but strange] new album in this week from Los Angeles duo VoicesVoices, comes highly recommended if you fancy a bit of Animal Collective meets shoegazing action. The album was produced by Prefuse 73.
Fans of Dublin based hardcore outfit Knifed will be delighted to hear that the Stitchy Press label have just released a vinyl only discography of the band. The album is limited to only 300 copies and comes pressed on three different colours, collect em all if you want.
The debut album from Holly Miranda is another to catch our attention this week, its on special offer for only €12.99 on cd and €16.99 on double vinyl.
The Lonelady album on Warp Records is now in stock an its also on special this week, the cd is €12.99 and the vinyl just €13.99.
My weekly list of vinyl albums that come with digital download coupons is limited to just one album this week and that is from Efterklang, pity they don’t all come with them but that’s not my decision to make, hopefully a day will come when all vinyl pressings will have them.

That’s it from me for this week, if there is anything on the list that you want to call in and collect from the shop then don’t hesitate to email me back and we will put it aside for you [always a good idea with the limited pressings].

By the way, we are no longer running our club night in Hogans across the road from us, just in case you were thinking of heading in sometime soon.

Have a good weekend !



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Album Of The Week
Our favourite album this week
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Quasi-American gong [limited edition double cd version]-Brand new album from this american outfit formed by janet weiss [sleater kinney] and sam coomes [heatmiser]. Formed way back in 1993 the band have been operating as a two piece for many many years now and are joined on this album by new member joanna bolme [stephen malkmus & the jicks]. Its been a long four year wait for long time fans, their previous album when the going gets dark came out on the domino label in 2006. The album features eleven bursts of guitar heavy classic indie rock sounds, full of fuzzed up guitar action falling somewhere between pavement and dinosaur jr with just a little hint of the psychedelic sounds of the flaming lips. Its classic american indie rock at its very finest, full of melodic pop and some blazing guitar solo action. This is a band equally happy making beach boys like piano led indie pop as they are at producing fuzzed up garage rock tunes, a much underrated band which may just change as soon as you hear this gem of an album. The album will come with an extra bonus disc [so far so good, a quasi anthology] featuring thirteen classics from their back catalogue. February 2010-2cd-Domino-€13.50

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Irish Album Of The Month
Our favourite album this Month
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At last an atlas-From which we were raised [with limited bonus cd]-The debut full length release on the slow loris label from dublin based artist at last an atlas. Its pretty much a one man band centred around hollows member greg o brien, with just a little help from some friends. Greg previoulsy released a limited edition split mini album on the slow loris with singer songwriter paul o reilly. This is a truly beautiful collection of intimate downbeat electronic folk like sounds, lots of gentle throbbing beats, lush synth sounds and hushed vocal tones. For some reason his material always reminds of a more stripped down grandaddy, like some late night take on their sound with a bit of elliott smith blended in. Its a beautiful dreamlike collection of intimate electronic pop sounds, it almost reminds me of the kind of thing that you would expect to hear from the morr music label, you know that kind of gentle late night pop sound they specialise in. Gently pulsating electronic folk pop at its very very finest. Comes with a limited edition free four track bonus cd. Only the first 100 copies will come with a bonus cd so get your orders in quick. The bonus cd comes in a handmade screen printed sleeve and features four exclusive tracks recorded specially for this release. The releases on this label are always a thing of real personal beauty, those still trying to track down the awesome wagtail original sleeve will testify to that. Dont say you havent been warned this time. February 2010-2cd-Slow loris-€9.99

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Album Of The Month
Every month we are going to pick an album that we think everyone should have in their collection, then go to our suppliers and get a big discount for you all, hope you like our choice –
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Field music-Field music measure-Field music are a kind of psychedelic indie pop sounding outfit hailing from sunderland and based around the songwriting skills of brothers peter and david brewis. Peter is also a member of the week that was whilst david also moonlights in school of language. This is their third album to date and the follow up to tones of town from 2007 [also on the memphis industries label]. The album is a wonderfully happy and highly intricate collection of sounds, in spirit they do kind of remind me a bit of the beach boys in the way they can deliver something so infectiously bouncy and musically deft at the same time. With the album clocking in at over 70 minutes you can expect many twists and turns, with some tracks offering up some truly lush orchestral pop whilst others are just perfect guitar driven psyche pop. Its also an album with plenty of complicated post rock like influences, they are one of the few bands i know who can actually turn post rock into something that the kinks would be proud to put their name to. At times its almost like a brief history of rock music from the past with references to the beatles, blue nile, fleetwood mac, the kinks, king crimson, led zeppelin, prince and plenty more inbetween. Sit back and revel in some truly beautiful laid back classic rock music. The album comes as a special edition double cd in a gatefold sleeve with foldout printed inner. February 2010-2cd-Memphis industries-€13.99

We will have some more vinyl copies of this album back in stock next week, promise.
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The Weekly Specials – Every week we will have a selected number of album on special offer, stricly first come first serve as numbers will be limited.
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Efterklang-Magic chairs-Brand new album from danish ensemble efterklang, their third full length so far and the first to be released on the 4ad label. Joining the regular troupe of musicians on this recording are peter broderick, heather woods broderick, daniel james, rune fonseca, daniel smith nielsen and frederik teiger. This is probably one of their most song orientated almost pop like albums to date so far, the more post rock like meanderings of previous albums has now pretty much given way to something akin to pure chamber pop at times. Its dramatic and blissful brass led pop music, perfectly laid back but still bursting with emotion. Its decidely kooky [but then what else do you expect from efterklang] but also strangely catchy at the same time. If you liked the recent owen pallett album then you should definitely add this one to your collection straight away. Comes in a lovely card digipack sleeve with a big foldout poster inner sleeve, you can always depend on 4ad for superior packaging. February 2010-Cd-4ad-€12.99

Efterklang-Magic chairs [with digital download coupon]-Brand new album from danish ensemble efterklang, their third full length so far and the first to be released on the 4ad label. Joining the regular troupe of musicians on this recording are peter broderick, heather woods broderick, daniel james, rune fonseca, daniel smith nielsen and frederik teiger. This is probably one of their most song orientated almost pop like albums to date so far, the more post rock like meanderings of previous albums has now pretty much given way to something akin to pure chamber pop at times. Its dramatic and blissful brass led pop music, perfectly laid back but still bursting with emotion. Its decidely kooky [but then what else do you expect from efterklang] but also strangely catchy at the same time. If you liked the recent owen pallett album then you should definitely add this one to your collection straight away. The album is pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl and comes in a heavy card gatefold sleeve. You also get a digital download coupon featuring a download of all tracks from the album. February 2010-Lp-4ad-€16.99

Lonelady-Nerve up-The debut album on the warp label from lonelady [aka julie campbell]. Features our former single of the week intuition. The album features ten cuts of angular new wave, post punk and punk funk vibes. At times she kind of reminds me a bit of blondie jamming with talking heads with maybe just a bit more of a new wave thing going on. Its infectiously catchy at times featuring lots of choppy guitar sounds, kooky synths and somewhat funky electronic beats. Its may be a strange obscure comparison but if you remember the au pairs from way back then you may just find this album to your liking. February 2010-Cd-Warp-€12.99

Lonelady-Nerve up-The debut album on the warp label from lonelady [aka julie campbell]. Features our former single of the week intuition. The album features ten cuts of angular new wave, post punk and punk funk vibes. At times she kind of reminds me a bit of blondie jamming with talking heads with maybe just a bit more of a new wave thing going on. Its infectiously catchy at times featuring lots of choppy guitar sounds, kooky synths and somewhat funky electronic beats. Its may be a strange obscure comparison but if you remember the au pairs from way back then you may just find this album to your liking. February 2010-Lp-Warp-€13.99

Miranda, holly-The magicians private library-The debut album on the xl label from singer songwriter holly miranda. Produced by dave sitek from tv on the radio. The album also features guest appearences from tv on the radio members kyp malone and jaleel bunton. Its an album of kooky and diverse underground pop sounds, one part cat power and one part bjork whilst also taking in something akin to the cocteau twins along the way. Its beautifully haunting at times whilst also delivering up some infectiously catchy tunes, dare i say she is like some modern day indie answer to kate bush. A really lovely collection of hazy alt pop sounds, definitely one for fans of the likes of feist, bat for lashes, bjork etc. Comes packaged with a foldout inner sleeve poster. February 2010-Cd-Xl-€12.99

Miranda, holly-The magicians private library [limited edition etched vinyl]-The debut album on the xl label from singer songwriter holly miranda. Produced by dave sitek from tv on the radio. The album also features guest appearences from tv on the radio members kyp malone and jaleel bunton. Its an album of kooky and diverse underground pop sounds, one part cat power and one part bjork whilst also taking in something akin to the cocteau twins along the way. Its beautifully haunting at times whilst also delivering up some infectiously catchy tunes, dare i say she is like some modern day indie answer to kate bush. A really lovely collection of hazy alt pop sounds, definitely one for fans of the likes of feist, bat for lashes, bjork etc. Limited edition double vinyl pressing. Comes pressed on two slabs of 180 gram vinyl in a heavy card gatefold sleeve with giant foldout poster inner sleeve. The album features three sides of music and the fourth side is etched. Its got to be mentioned this is one very beautiful package. February 2010-2lp-Xl-€16.99

Quasi-American gong [limited edition double cd version]-Brand new album from this american outfit formed by janet weiss [sleater kinney] and sam coomes [heatmiser]. Formed way back in 1993 the band have been operating as a two piece for many many years now and are joined on this album by new member joanna bolme [stephen malkmus & the jicks]. Its been a long four year wait for long time fans, their previous album when the going gets dark came out on the domino label in 2006. The album features eleven bursts of guitar heavy classic indie rock sounds, full of fuzzed up guitar action falling somewhere between pavement and dinosaur jr with just a little hint of the psychedelic sounds of the flaming lips. Its classic american indie rock at its very finest, full of melodic pop and some blazing guitar solo action. This is a band equally happy making beach boys like piano led indie pop as they are at producing fuzzed up garage rock tunes, a much underrated band which may just change as soon as you hear this gem of an album. The album will come with an extra bonus disc [so far so good, a quasi anthology] featuring thirteen classics from their back catalogue. February 2010-2cd-Domino-€13.50

Sollee, ben and daniel martin moore-Dear companion-Dear companion is a brand new collaboration between kentucky based musicians ben sollee and martin. The pair are ably assisted on production by yim yames from my morning jacket [he pretty much plays on all the album too]. The album explores their ties to the appalachian mountains and in particular deals with the impacts of mountain top removal [coal mining] on the people and heritage of the appalachia region. Its a lovely laid back collection of mostly acoustic based modern country / folk sounds, full of old traditional roots influences. February 2010-Cd-Sub pop-€12.99

Strange boys-Be brave-Hailing from austin texas this is the second album from the strange boys, their first for rough trade. The previous album [and the girls club] was released on the american label in the red. The album features a great collection of raw and loose garage country like sounds, full of fuzzed up rootsy barroom rock sounds like some old country punk band from the late sixties. Try to imagine the black lips with a slightly more country roots like edge to them. Its all good rock'n'roll fun. February 2010-Cd-Rough trade-€12.99

Strange boys-Be brave-Hailing from austin texas this is the second album from the strange boys, their first for rough trade. The previous album [and the girls club] was released on the american label in the red. The album features a great collection of raw and loose garage country like sounds, full of fuzzed up rootsy barroom rock sounds like some old country punk band from the late sixties. Try to imagine the black lips with a slightly more country roots like edge to them. Its all good rock'n'roll fun. February 2010-Lp-Rough trade-€13.99


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New In This Week
New in stock items on sale at - http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=1
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Archie bronson outfit-Sharks tooth-The first single to be taken from their new album coconut on the domino label. Limited to only 500 copies, the single was recorded by tim goldsworthy [dfa]. The single is pressed on heavyweight vinyl too. Longtime fans of this rather superb outfit will know exactly what to expect from this single, its another fine slice of psychedelic tinged indie rock sounding like some long lost gem from the sixties. Its got a big infectious almost funky beat behind a big wall of fuzzed up guitars. Features a loose meat remix on the flip side. February 2010-7"-Domino-€4.50

Boo hooray-Haunted-Haunted is the debut album from boo hooray, the band formerly known as electric music aka. The album features a collection of mainly piano led ballad like action calling to mind the sedate downbeat sounds of the likes of the blue nile or a slightly more soulful talk talk. At times they actually kind of remind me a little bit of elbow with less guitars. The album features some really lovely string arrangements, a kind of haunting almost folk like vibe and lots of lush organ sounds. February 2010-Cd-69bluebird-€14.99

Efterklang-Magic chairs-Brand new album from danish ensemble efterklang, their third full length so far and the first to be released on the 4ad label. Joining the regular troupe of musicians on this recording are peter broderick, heather woods broderick, daniel james, rune fonseca, daniel smith nielsen and frederik teiger. This is probably one of their most song orientated almost pop like albums to date so far, the more post rock like meanderings of previous albums has now pretty much given way to something akin to pure chamber pop at times. Its dramatic and blissful brass led pop music, perfectly laid back but still bursting with emotion. Its decidely kooky [but then what else do you expect from efterklang] but also strangely catchy at the same time. If you liked the recent owen pallett album then you should definitely add this one to your collection straight away. Comes in a lovely card digipack sleeve with a big foldout poster inner sleeve, you can always depend on 4ad for superior packaging. February 2010-Cd-4ad-€12.99

Efterklang-Magic chairs [with digital download coupon]-Brand new album from danish ensemble efterklang, their third full length so far and the first to be released on the 4ad label. Joining the regular troupe of musicians on this recording are peter broderick, heather woods broderick, daniel james, rune fonseca, daniel smith nielsen and frederik teiger. This is probably one of their most song orientated almost pop like albums to date so far, the more post rock like meanderings of previous albums has now pretty much given way to something akin to pure chamber pop at times. Its dramatic and blissful brass led pop music, perfectly laid back but still bursting with emotion. Its decidely kooky [but then what else do you expect from efterklang] but also strangely catchy at the same time. If you liked the recent owen pallett album then you should definitely add this one to your collection straight away. The album is pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl and comes in a heavy card gatefold sleeve. You also get a digital download coupon featuring a download of all tracks from the album. February 2010-Lp-4ad-€16.99

Girls-Morning light-Taken from their most recent self titled album this is a superb slice of fuzzed up psychedelic indie pop sounding almost like husker du covering my bloody valentine. Clocking in at only two and a half minutes its just the perfect length for a classic 7 inch single. The single comes backed with a cover of end of the world made famous by skeeter davis. Pressed on limited edition heavyweight vinyl. Limited to only 500 copies in total. February 2002-7"-Fantasy trashcan-€5.99

I was a king-I was a king-Brand new album from this norwegian based indie rock outfit on the hype city label. The album features cameo appearences from emil nikolaisen [serena maneesh], sufjan stevens, daniel smith [danielson] and gary olson [ladybug transistor]. The album is a beautifully happy collection of somewhat retro indie rock action sounding at times like the meeting of teenage fanclub and my bloody valentine. Its full of shimmering guitar sounds and plenty of jangly almost byrds like moments. Imagine really early teenage fanclub with the reverb laden guitar sounds of my bloody valentine in the background. February 2010-Cd-Hype city recordings-€13.99

Knifed-Knifography-Limited edition coloured vinyl pressing on the irish label stitchy press. All copies are hand numbered and limited to only 300 copies on vinyl only. The album comes pressed on three different colours, either white, green or yellow. The album compiles 27 tracks taken from their split single with limpwrist, the split with bastard youth, the split with scientific bong and tracks from numerous different compilation albums. Its a collection of fast action old school hardcore / trash punk fronted by the legendary and always original mero [he of rejected records fame amongst many other things]. February 2010-Lp-Stitchy press-€9.99

Lonelady-Nerve up-The debut album on the warp label from lonelady [aka julie campbell]. Features our former single of the week intuition. The album features ten cuts of angular new wave, post punk and punk funk vibes. At times she kind of reminds me a bit of blondie jamming with talking heads with maybe just a bit more of a new wave thing going on. Its infectiously catchy at times featuring lots of choppy guitar sounds, kooky synths and somewhat funky electronic beats. Its may be a strange obscure comparison but if you remember the au pairs from way back then you may just find this album to your liking. February 2010-Cd-Warp-€12.99

Lonelady-Nerve up-The debut album on the warp label from lonelady [aka julie campbell]. Features our former single of the week intuition. The album features ten cuts of angular new wave, post punk and punk funk vibes. At times she kind of reminds me a bit of blondie jamming with talking heads with maybe just a bit more of a new wave thing going on. Its infectiously catchy at times featuring lots of choppy guitar sounds, kooky synths and somewhat funky electronic beats. Its may be a strange obscure comparison but if you remember the au pairs from way back then you may just find this album to your liking. February 2010-Lp-Warp-€13.99

Miranda, holly-The magicians private library-The debut album on the xl label from singer songwriter holly miranda. Produced by dave sitek from tv on the radio. The album also features guest appearences from tv on the radio members kyp malone and jaleel bunton. Its an album of kooky and diverse underground pop sounds, one part cat power and one part bjork whilst also taking in something akin to the cocteau twins along the way. Its beautifully haunting at times whilst also delivering up some infectiously catchy tunes, dare i say she is like some modern day indie answer to kate bush. A really lovely collection of hazy alt pop sounds, definitely one for fans of the likes of feist, bat for lashes, bjork etc. Comes packaged with a foldout inner sleeve poster. February 2010-Cd-Xl-€12.99

Miranda, holly-The magicians private library [limited edition etched vinyl]-The debut album on the xl label from singer songwriter holly miranda. Produced by dave sitek from tv on the radio. The album also features guest appearences from tv on the radio members kyp malone and jaleel bunton. Its an album of kooky and diverse underground pop sounds, one part cat power and one part bjork whilst also taking in something akin to the cocteau twins along the way. Its beautifully haunting at times whilst also delivering up some infectiously catchy tunes, dare i say she is like some modern day indie answer to kate bush. A really lovely collection of hazy alt pop sounds, definitely one for fans of the likes of feist, bat for lashes, bjork etc. Limited edition double vinyl pressing. Comes pressed on two slabs of 180 gram vinyl in a heavy card gatefold sleeve with giant foldout poster inner sleeve. The album features three sides of music and the fourth side is etched. Its got to be mentioned this is one very beautiful package. February 2010-2lp-Xl-€16.99

Nedry-Condors-The debut album from this new london based trio on the monotreme label. The album features a gorgeos lush fusion of ambient electronica, instrumental post rock and dubstep vibes. Nedry are matt parker, chris amblin and ayu okakita. Its the kind of album that really sounds like it shouldnt work on paper, mixing dubstep rhythms and post rock normally have no place on an album together, but it actually does in a strange way. At times reminscent of bjork with a bit of massive attack thrown in. Its full of crunchy electronica, live guitar sounds and lots of heavy dubstep rhythms. February 2010-Cd-Monotreme-€13.99

Neel, matthew-New maps of hell-The debut solo album from english born singer songwriter matthew neel. The album features a really lovely collection of mostly acoustic based folk / americana sounds. Neel is joined by luke brighty, ricky barber, jimmy shewbridge, martina sorbara and colette o leary. At times the album is kind of reminiscent of some early lambchop with maybe just a bit more of a rootsy pop vibe going on. The album features some really excellent acoustic guitar picking action, fans of everything from ryan adams to fountains of wayne will just love this one. February 2010-Cd-Scratchy records-€13.99

Parks dept-No noise-The parks dept is primarily a one man band centred around northampton based music luke farmer. No noise is the second release from farmer as parks dept and his first to feature a full six piece live band, including drums. An album of funky electronic pop sounds with hints of post punk and new wave thrown in. Comparable at times to some daft punk stuff with hints of lcd soundsystem and even early new order. I wont describe it as electronic rock because that always makes it sound rather cheesy but maybe clever electronic new wave would be better. February 2010-Cd-Kookydisc-€9.99

Pilotlight-The post war musical-The debut full length album from this london based [irish] outfit released through their own label. The album features a truly euphoric collection of post rock tinged indie rock sounds, imagine radiohead with a bit of the intricate meanderings of either mogwai or explosions in the sky. Its full of slow building guitar led sounds, some finally building up into thunderous explosions of pure fuzzed up guitar action. February 2010-Cd-Own label-€10.99

Priestess-Prior to the fire-The second album from this canadian based retro rock / metal outfit on the tee pee label. The album is like some great big mix of seventies and eighties metal sounds taking in the likes of black sabbath, iron maiden and the prog of deep purple. The album does have a somewhat stoner metal kind of feel about it at times, like a more melodic sabbath meets queens of the stoneage. The album comes with a free bonus download card featuring the full album and a few extra bonus tracks. Febraury 2010-Cd-Tee pee-€15.99

Puerto muerto-Drumming for pistols-Brand new album from this husband and wife duo christa meyer and tim kelley. The album features a collection of rootsy americana meets swampy blues with plenty of strange twists and turns along the way. Whilst the album doesnt actually sound like tom waits it does kind of remind me of him in spirit, just the way they can pluck different sounds and gel them all together, one track sounds like kurt weill covered by a swamp blues band. At times quite dramatic and others it just plain rocks. A highly rewarding listen that just refuses to be pigeonholed in any way, always a good thing. February 2010-Cd-Fire records-€13.99

Quasi-American gong [limited edition double cd version]-Brand new album from this american outfit formed by janet weiss [sleater kinney] and sam coomes [heatmiser]. Formed way back in 1993 the band have been operating as a two piece for many many years now and are joined on this album by new member joanna bolme [stephen malkmus & the jicks]. Its been a long four year wait for long time fans, their previous album when the going gets dark came out on the domino label in 2006. The album features eleven bursts of guitar heavy classic indie rock sounds, full of fuzzed up guitar action falling somewhere between pavement and dinosaur jr with just a little hint of the psychedelic sounds of the flaming lips. Its classic american indie rock at its very finest, full of melodic pop and some blazing guitar solo action. This is a band equally happy making beach boys like piano led indie pop as they are at producing fuzzed up garage rock tunes, a much underrated band which may just change as soon as you hear this gem of an album. The album will come with an extra bonus disc [so far so good, a quasi anthology] featuring thirteen classics from their back catalogue. February 2010-2cd-Domino-€13.50

Scott-heron, gil-Me and the devil-The first single to be taken from his most recent album im new here. Its the second track from the album and i have to say its also one of my favourites. Kind of reminds me a wee bit of some early massive attack tracks, in particular the ones they recorded with horace andy on vocals. It features a simple pounding beat, electronic string sounds and scott-herons beautifully raw soulful vocal delivery. The single comes backed with an exclusive alternate version of me and the devil on the flip side [nyc orchestral version]. The track itself is a cover of a truly classic old robert johnson blues song. February 2010-7"-Xl-€3.99

Shiels, jude-Without silence-The debut album from irish singer / guitarist jude shiels [yes he is the son of brush shiels before you ask]. This collection of laid back almost jazz like folk sounds is all about some truly amazing electric guitar picking. Its a beautiful collection of smokey jazz tinged sounds with hints of old time bossa nova. February 2010-Cd-Brush music-€9.99

Slow six-Tomorrow becomes you-The return of this new york based experimental post rock / electronic outfit, the previous album on the new albion label was very much a classical based album but this one sees them going back to their more post rock like roots. Its still very much a collection of classical tinged post rock sounds though, at times reminscent of tortoise jamming with steve reich, full of repetitive but slowling evolving rhythms and melodies. There are also plenty of moments that will appeal to fans of the likes of the rachels or the dirty three and possibly even the lighter side of godspeed you black emperor. Its highly intricate stuff, almost classical like with several different rhythms vying for your attention. Post rock fans will rejoice at this, one of the finer releases in this genre in quite some time. February 2010-Cd-Western vinyl-€13.99

Sollee, ben and daniel martin moore-Dear companion-Dear companion is a brand new collaboration between kentucky based musicians ben sollee and martin. The pair are ably assisted on production by yim yames from my morning jacket [he pretty much plays on all the album too]. The album explores their ties to the appalachian mountains and in particular deals with the impacts of mountain top removal [coal mining] on the people and heritage of the appalachia region. Its a lovely laid back collection of mostly acoustic based modern country / folk sounds, full of old traditional roots influences. February 2010-Cd-Sub pop-€12.99

Strange boys-Be brave-Hailing from austin texas this is the second album from the strange boys, their first for rough trade. The previous album [and the girls club] was released on the american label in the red. The album features a great collection of raw and loose garage country like sounds, full of fuzzed up rootsy barroom rock sounds like some old country punk band from the late sixties. Try to imagine the black lips with a slightly more country roots like edge to them. Its all good rock'n'roll fun. February 2010-Cd-Rough trade-€12.99

Strange boys-Be brave-Hailing from austin texas this is the second album from the strange boys, their first for rough trade. The previous album [and the girls club] was released on the american label in the red. The album features a great collection of raw and loose garage country like sounds, full of fuzzed up rootsy barroom rock sounds like some old country punk band from the late sixties. Try to imagine the black lips with a slightly more country roots like edge to them. Its all good rock'n'roll fun. February 2010-Lp-Rough trade-€13.99

Voicesvoices-Origins-The second release from this los angeles based experimental duo featuring nico turner and jenean farris. The album was recorded and mixed in new york by guillermo scott herren [aka prefuse 73]. The album features some beautifully floaty almost ambient like sounds, think early animal collective fronted by two girls with a mild obsession with early nineties shoegazing sounds. Its quite psychedelic and rather dreamlike at times, full of reverb laden sound effects and hushed almost wordless vocals. One or two of the more dubby like sounds actually remind me a bit of the classic seefeel sound, ambient dubby electronica meets ethereal shoegazing. Lovely stuff. February 2010-Cd-Manimal-€9.99

Williams, kathryn-The quickening-The eight studio album from the former mercury award nominee kathryn williams, her first for one little indian. The album was pretty much recorded live in the studio. Joining williams on the recording are leo abrahams, kate st john, antony kerr, simon edwards, martyn barker, neill maccoll, david wrench, marry waterson and emma latham. The album features a lovely collection of downtempo rootsy folk sounds, country tinged pop and just got old fashioned acoustic folk. Its an album that definitely benefits from the live like feel, its got a lovely freeflowing feel about it. February 2010-Cd-One little indian-€12.99

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New Irish Titles This Week
This weeks new titles in our extensive independent Irish section –
http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=3
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Knifed-Knifography-Limited edition coloured vinyl pressing on the irish label stitchy press. All copies are hand numbered and limited to only 300 copies on vinyl only. The album comes pressed on three different colours, either white, green or yellow. The album compiles 27 tracks taken from their split single with limpwrist, the split with bastard youth, the split with scientific bong and tracks from numerous different compilation albums. Its a collection of fast action old school hardcore / trash punk fronted by the legendary and always original mero [he of rejected records fame amongst many other things]. February 2010-Lp-Stitchy press-€9.99

Pilotlight-The post war musical-The debut full length album from this london based [irish] outfit released through their own label. The album features a truly euphoric collection of post rock tinged indie rock sounds, imagine radiohead with a bit of the intricate meanderings of either mogwai or explosions in the sky. Its full of slow building guitar led sounds, some finally building up into thunderous explosions of pure fuzzed up guitar action. February 2010-Cd-Own label-€10.99

Shiels, jude-Without silence-The debut album from irish singer / guitarist jude shiels [yes he is the son of brush shiels before you ask]. This collection of laid back almost jazz like folk sounds is all about some truly amazing electric guitar picking. Its a beautiful collection of smokey jazz tinged sounds with hints of old time bossa nova. February 2010-Cd-Brush music-€9.99

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Don’t forget we now carry a huge range of early Folk, Roots, Blues and Country titles which will be mixed in with all the other stock
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This Weeks Pre-orders
Order these titles at special prices on the website before they are released, the more we order from our suppliers the better the price. From time to time we will also be offering free goodies with certain titles. More info at the following link on our site
- http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=8
PLEASE NOTE – These offers are for both mail order and collection from the shop. If anyting tickles your fancy and you want to reserve a copy then just email us back and let us know what you want.
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Archie bronson outfit-Coconut [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The archie bronson outfit return with their first new album since derdang derdang from 2006 [also on domino records]. The album was recorded in london and benton harbour in michigan with production by tim goldsworthy [dfa]. This limited edition version will come with a free bonus dvd featuring videos for every track on the album, most of them made by the band and some by artist friends and collaborators.-2cd-Domino-€13.99

Archie bronson outfit-Coconut [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The archie bronson outfit return with their first new album since derdang derdang from 2006 [also on domino records]. The album was recorded in london and benton harbour in michigan with production by tim goldsworthy [dfa]. This limited edition version will come with a free bonus dvd featuring videos for every track on the album, most of them made by the band and some by artist friends and collaborators. The album is pressed on clear vinyl and is limited to only 500 copies in total.-Lp-Domino-€16.99

Besnard lakes-The besnard lakes are the roaring night [this album is released on the 5th of march]-The besnard lakes finally return after a three year hiatus with the long awaited follow up to the besnard lakes are the dark horse.-Cd-Jag jaguwar-€11.99

Besnard lakes-The besnard lakes are the roaring night [this album is released on the 5th of march]-The besnard lakes finally return after a three year hiatus with the long awaited follow up to the besnard lakes are the dark horse. The album comes with a bonus download coupon featuring all tracks from the album.-Lp-Jag jaguwar-€12.99

Duke special-Huckleberry finn [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Huckleberry finn is based on an unfinished work by kurt weill about mark twain. The work has never previously been recorded and was given the blessing by the kurt weill foundation.-Cd-Reel to reel-€6.99

Duke special-Mother courage and her children [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Mother courage and her children is a studio recording of tracks which duke special wrote and sang in 63 performances of the play directed by deborah warner at the national theatre in london.-Cd-Reel to reel-€11.99

Duke special-The silent world of hector mann [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The silent world of hector mann is an album of songs written by duke special and a host of songwriting colleagues including neil hannon, ed harcourt and matt aqualung hales. The album is based on the story the book of illusions by american novelist paul auster and was recorded by steve albini in chicago-Cd-Reel to reel-€11.99

Duke special-The stage a book and the silver screen [this album is released on the 26th of february]-A lavish triple cd box set from duke special featuring three literary based projects that he has recorded over the last two years. The silent world of hector mann is an album of songs written by duke special and a host of songwriting colleagues including neil hannon, ed harcourt and matt aqualung hales. The album is based on the story the book of illusions by american novelist paul auster and was recorded by steve albini in chicago. Huckleberry finn is based on an unfinished work by kurt weill about mark twain. The work has never previously been recorded and was given the blessing by the kurt weill foundation. Mother courage and her children is a studio recording of tracks which duke special wrote and sang in 63 performances of the play directed by deborah warner at the national theatre in london.-3cd-Reel to reel-€19.99

Errors-Come down with me [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Album number two from this epic post rock outfit signed to the rock action label [run by mogwai].-Cd-Rock action-€13.99

Errors-Come down with me [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Album number two from this epic post rock outfit signed to the rock action label [run by mogwai]. The album is limited to only 300 copies on vinyl and comes in a gatefold sleeve. Also comes with free digital download coupon.-Lp-Rock action-€15.99

Frightened rabbit-The winter of mixed drinks [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The return of this scottish outfit on the fat cat label. The album features the recent single swim until you cant see land.-Cd-Fat cat-€12.99

Frightened rabbit-The winter of mixed drinks [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The return of this scottish outfit on the fat cat label. The album features the recent single swim until you cant see land.-Lp-Fat cat-€22.99

Knife, the-Tomorrow in a year [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Brand new album from swedish outfit the knife, an opera based on the life of charles darwin. The music was made for the opera tomorrow in a year, commissioned by the danish performance group hotel pro forma. The album is based on the charles darwin book on the origin of the species. The album features a studio version of the opera, with some slight differences and variations on the original live score. The vocals are all handled by mezzo soprano kristina wahlin bomme, actor laerke bo winther and pop singer jonathan johanson. The piece was written in collaboration with mt sims and planningtorock.-2cd-Brille-€14.99

Long, vyvienne-Caterpillar sarabande [this album is released on the 12th of march]-Finally the debut full length album from irish singer / cellist vyvienne long. The much awaited follow up to her mini album birdtalk from 2006. The album features twelve brand new tracks including the by now famous track happy thoughts [featured on a recent tv advert] - special preorder price, the album will normally retail at €18.99-Cd-Vivs music-€14.99

Newsom, joanna-Have one on me [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Not one for doing things in small measures, joanna newsom returns with her brand new album, her first since the lush orchestrated epic that was ys in 2006. This new one is a triple album, one for each year since ys. The band features ys street band members ryan francesconi and neal morgan. Comes packaged as a lavish triple cd set. Special preorder price, the album will normally retail at €22.99-3cd-Drag city-€18.99

Newsom, joanna-Have one on me [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Not one for doing things in small measures, joanna newsom returns with her brand new album, her first since the lush orchestrated epic that was ys in 2006. This new one is a triple album, one for each year since ys. The band features ys street band members ryan francesconi and neal morgan. Comes packaged as a lavish triple vinyl set. Special preoder price, the album will normally retail at €26.99-3lp-Drag city-€23.99

Pavement-Quarantine the past [this album is released on the 5th of march]-To longtime pavement fans a best of this band would include pretty much everything in their back catalogue, so the band have made your job easier by selecting their own personal favourite tracks for this wonderful 23 track collection. The band have recently returned from long time hibernation and are about to embark on a long awaited reunion tour. All the tracks for this new collection have been lovingly remastered and are all chosen by the band themselves. The album features a collection of classic singles, album tracks, early tracks and one rare obscure compilation track. These guys need little by way of introduction from me, but suffice to say they are quite possible one of the best [and most influential] indie rock bands to ever walk this planet. The full tracklisting for the album is gold soundz, frontwards, mellow jazz docent, stereo, in the mouth a desert, two states, cut your hair, shady lane / j vs s, here, unfair, grounded, summer babe [winter version], range life, date [w ikea], debris slide, shoot the singer [1 sick verse], spit on a stranger, heaven is a truck, trigger cut / wounded kite at 17, embassy row, box elder, unseen power of the picket fence and fight this generation. This vinyl version comes pressed on double vinyl and comes with a download coupon featuring all tracks from the album.-2lp-Domino-€15.99

Pavement-Quarantine the past [this album is released on the 5th of march]-To longtime pavement fans a best of this band would include pretty much everything in their back catalogue, so the band have made your job easier by selecting their own personal favourite tracks for this wonderful 23 track collection. The band have recently returned from long time hibernation and are about to embark on a long awaited reunion tour. All the tracks for this new collection have been lovingly remastered and are all chosen by the band themselves. The album features a collection of classic singles, album tracks, early tracks and one rare obscure compilation track. These guys need little by way of introduction from me, but suffice to say they are quite possible one of the best [and most influential] indie rock bands to ever walk this planet. The full tracklisting for the album is gold soundz, frontwards, mellow jazz docent, stereo, in the mouth a desert, two states, cut your hair, shady lane / j vs s, here, unfair, grounded, summer babe [winter version], range life, date [w ikea], debris slide, shoot the singer [1 sick verse], spit on a stranger, heaven is a truck, trigger cut / wounded kite at 17, embassy row, box elder, unseen power of the picket fence and fight this generation.-Cd-Domino-€12.99

Pollock, emma-The law of large numbers [this album is released on the 26th of february]-The second solo album from the former delgados singer, the previous album watch the fireworks came out in 2007 on the 4ad label. This is her first for the chemikal underground label, a label which she co founded way back in 1995.-Cd-Chemikal underground-€12.99

Quasi-American gong [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Brand new album from this american outfit formed by janet weiss [sleater kinney] and sam coomes [heatmiser]. Formed way back in 1993 the band have been operating as a two piece for many many years now and are joined on this album by new member joanna bolme [stephen malkmus & the jicks]. Its been a long four year wait for long time fans, their previous album when the going gets dark came out on the domino label in 2006. The album features eleven bursts of guitar heavy classic indie rock sounds, full of fuzzed up guitar action falling somewhere between pavement and dinosaur jr with just a little hint of the psychedelic sounds of the flaming lips. Its classic american indie rock at its very finest, full of melodic pop and some blazing guitar solo action. This is a band equally happy making beach boys like piano led indie pop as they are at producing fuzzed up garage rock tunes, a much underrated band which may just change as soon as you hear this gem of an album. Comes with a bonus mp3 download coupon.-Lp-Domino-€14.99

Tunng-And then we saw land [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Brand new album from tunng on the full time hobby label, features the most recent single hustle. The album will come packaged with a bonus limited edition remix cd, exclusive to indie retailers like ourselves [only 1000 copies available in total]-Cd-Full time hobby-€10.99

Tunng-And then we saw land [this album is released on the 26th of february]-Brand new album from tunng on the full time hobby label, features the most recent single hustle. The album will come packaged with a bonus limited edition remix cd, exclusive to indie retailers like ourselves [only 1000 copies available in total]-Lp-Full time hobby-€14.99

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Ordering Service – We can now offer you our new special ordering facility. We try to keep the catalogue down to items we have in stock in the store so we can supply your mail order as quickly as possible, but due to that there will always be titles not on the site that we can get in stock. If there is something you are looking for that you don't see on the catalogue, chances are we can order it in for you. If you would like us to order something in for you simply fill in the form on the website. We will get back to you and let you know how long it will take (normally only takes a week or so) and if that suits we can then place the order for you. Please understand that we cannot get rarities, deleted items or rare singles no longer in print. You can access the order form at - http://www.roadrecs.com/order.php.
This service is completely free of charge, you only pay the price of the record, nothing else.
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Back In Stock
Back in stock titles on sale at - http://www.roadrecs.com/stock/shopping.php3?start=1&action=2
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Feeney, julie-13 songs-13 track solo album from this native galway composer and songwriter, composted written and performed almost entirely by julie the album has a touch of the classic songwriter ala joni mitchell etc, a collection of beautifully melancholic laid back tunes, the album was originally released in 2005 and is now finally available again.-Cd-Julie feeney music-€14.99

Four tet-There is love in you-Kieran hebden returns with his first new full length album in four years and his fifth album as four tet to date. The album features the recent single love cry. This is definitely an album that sees the trademark four tet folktronica sound slowly move towards something more akin to minimal / ambient techno. The beats are somewhat more propulsive on this collection, whilst still beautifully gentle at the same time. Musically this is as good and familiar as the past few four tet albums but there is definitely a gentle shift towards a more ambient techno like vibe. This album also seems to feature a lot less of the acoustic guitar strumming of earlier outings, now replaced with moog like sound effects and lots of vocal sampling. As ever this man makes music that works both on dancefloors and laying on the couch, there are not many you can say that about in this particular genre. January 2010-Cd-Domino-€12.99

Four tet-There is love in you [with mp3 download coupon]-Kieran hebden returns with his first new full length album in four years and his fifth album as four tet to date. The album features the recent single love cry. This is definitely an album that sees the trademark four tet folktronica sound slowly move towards something more akin to minimal / ambient techno. The beats are somewhat more propulsive on this collection, whilst still beautifully gentle at the same time. Musically this is as good and familiar as the past few four tet albums but there is definitely a gentle shift towards a more ambient techno like vibe. This album also seems to feature a lot less of the acoustic guitar strumming of earlier outings, now replaced with moog like sound effects and lots of vocal sampling. As ever this man makes music that works both on dancefloors and laying on the couch, there are not many you can say that about in this particular genre. Limited edition double vinyl pressing, pressed on two slabs of 180 gram vinyl. The album comes in a ultra heavy card gatefold sleeve. Also comes with a digital download coupon featuring a free download of all tracks from the album. January 2010-2lp-Domino-€18.99

Pallett, owen [final fantasy]-Heartland [comes with bonus digital download coupon]-The artist formerly known as final fantasy returns with his third solo outing to date, he is now recording under his own name due to some stupid legal case taken against him for using the final fantasy name. His first album came out way back in 2005 [has a good home] and was followed by the exceptional second album he poos clouds in 2006. It may be nearly four years since his last album but its fair to say pallett has been busy with other projects in the meantime. Along with touring as a one man band pallett has also provided string arrangements for several bands including grizzly bear, arcade fire, beirut, last shadow puppets and mountain goats. This is his first album to be released on the domino label. This is an album of true orchestral beauty, probably one of the most lush collections your are likely to hear all year round. Known for his superb violin playing this album features what sounds to my ears like a full blown orchestra at times, full of dramatic string and horn bursts. Its an album the flows seamlessy through many genres with such each too. Sometimes you think you could be listening to some modern take on steve reich or phillip glass and before you know it things turn into some kind of indie broadway musical [ala sufjan stevens maybe]. Its highly intricate and joyously catchy at the same time, full of layered string sounds and palletts gentle almost hushed vocal delivery. Its one of those rare albums that comes up with something new each time you listen to it, sometimes classical pop and sometimes just pure classic quirky indie pop. Its got to be said this is something truly original. The album is pressed on double 180 gram vinyl and comes in a lovely heavy card gatefold sleeve. Also comes with a free digital download coupon featuring all tracks from the album. January 2010-2lp-Domino-€15.99

Tape and bill wells-Fugue-Vinyl only release of this new mini album from scottish musician bill wells and swedish trio tape. Limited to only 900 copies and comes with a free digital download coupon. Along with his outfit the bill wells trio, bill wells has worked with many artists over the last few years including isobel campbell, mark lanegan and of course appeared on my album of the year from the pastels last year. Tape are a swedish based electronic trio and released the wonderful luminarium album on the thrill jockey label last year. The album features four beautifully mellow pieces of instrumental music based around some gently minimal guitar picking, lush electric piano and of course wells jazz tinged brass playing. The tracks sound like some long lost film soundtrack, at times reminding me a little of the music for betty blue, full of dark atmospheric vibes and stark minimalism. Its definitely one for fans of the minimalist jazz like sounds of bands like bohren and der club of gore. January 2010-Lp-Thrill jockey-€12.99

Twinkranes-Spektrum theatre snakes-The long awaited debut album from this dublin based three piece finally hits the shelves, courtesy of the twisted nerve label. The album was co produced by voice of the seven woods frontman ricky tomlinson. An album i have to admit has totally blown us away here in the shop and a real late contender for our irish album of the year. On first listen this is a real gem for lovers of all things krautrock but its only after repeated listens that the many many layers and sounds really begin to reveal themselves. It is definitely based in the kind of hypnotic repetitive sounds of seventies krautrock but dig deeper and you will hear bits of space rock, prog, pure psychedelia and even the kind of crazed early electronic trickery of the bbc radiophonic workshop. Featuring a truly propulsive rhythm section laying grooves down for some dr who like sound effects, these guys are not afraid to let loose and totally rock out from time to time too. November 2009-Lp-Twisted nerve-€16.99

Vampire weekend-Contra [with free foldout poster]-New york based vampire weekend return with their second album for the xl label and the long awaited follow up to their self titled debut from 2008. Its another incredibly catchy selection of tracks which sees the band yet again seamlessy blend african beats and rhythms with catchy melodic indie rock. Its full of intricate yet highly catchy african like guitar rhythms, almost baile funk like electronic beats and psychedelic tinged indie pop. There really is nothing to compare these guys to, people talk about the graceland influences but these guys take that sound off into far too many tangents to warrant any comparisons to paul simon. At the heart of this album is a very very clever pop record subsequently layered with tons of african and psyche pop sounds. A much more sophisticated and lush affair than their debut but you wont be let down by it. The album comes with a giant foldout poster inside the sleeve printed on heavy paper. January 2010-Lp-Xl-€14.99

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