SeeMoreGlass Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Anyone else digging this.... Sometimes, things just seem to happen for a reason. The pieces fall into place in unexpected ways, and life takes a turn no one could have predicted. This rings strikingly true for the solo career of Memphis, Tennessee's Julien Baker. For years, Baker and a group of close friends have performed as the band Forrister (formerly The Star Killers), but when college took her four hours away, her need to continue creating found an outlet through solo work. The intent was never to make these songs her main focus, yet the process proved to be startlingly cathartic. As each song came into shape, it became more apparent that Baker had genuinely deep, surprisingly dark stories to tell from her thus far short life (she turns 20 this Fall). Tales of her experiences are staggering, and when set to her haunting guitar playing, the results are gut wrenching and heartfelt, relatable yet very personal. There’s something wonderfully hypnotizing about Baker gently confessing her soul with such tremendous honesty. At the prompting of a friend, Baker ventured to Richmond, Virginia to record a number of her new songs at Spacebomb Studios. The tracks from this session were circulated among Baker's friends, meeting high praise and lots of encouragement for the songs to see a proper release. Soon, she found a home on 6131 Records’ increasingly diverse roster, and plans were made to release her debut full length, Sprained Ankle. To call Sprained Ankle a happy accident would be misleading as to the nature of these poignant, emotive songs. Yet no one, least of all Baker, could have predicted she'd be releasing an album, especially as a solo artist. Thankfully, now the world will be able to share in her passion and sorrow. Julien Baker's Sprained Ankle will be released on October 23rd via 6131 Records. PRESSING INFO: 1st Press 100 - White Vinyl 300 - Blue Vinyl 600 - Clear Vinyl Includes download of the entire LP (link will be emailed to you no later than 10/23). pushbacktosquare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Here's the link! http://shop.6131records.com/collections/julien-baker/products/julien-baker-sprained-ankle-lp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 this will be a good record. i know it's streaming, gonna wait until friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 $16.98 on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013WLVV6K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B013WLVV6K&linkCode=as2&tag=lostcoastli01-20&linkId=BPZE5GW4PS57X6GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedannychang Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Streaming here: http://www.stereogum.com/1838372/album-of-the-week-julien-baker-sprained-ankle/franchises/album-of-the-week/ I actually love this album so far. I went ahead of got a blue copy. Wish I didn't miss out on the /100 white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeMoreGlass Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Bumping this because this album rules... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subplotofcrows Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This record is insanely good. If anyone hasn't checked it out, you really need to. Preorders also seem to be running low; the clear is down to 272 in the 6131 store and Amazon shows OOS for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Have these started shipping? I ordered a clear and haven't heard anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I think December or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Use for a Name Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I think December or later. Yeah, the bottom of the pre-order page even says: THIS IS A PREORDER. THIS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ORDERED AT THE SAME TIME WILL NOT SHIP BEFORE LATE 2015 (POSSIBLY EARLY 2016). VINYL PRESSING DELAYS ARE BECOMING MORE COMMON AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE. So hold out hope for December, but don't be surprised if it doesn't ship until January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedannychang Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I hope more people grab this record. I can't stop listening to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Seriously. Her voice is beautiful, sad, intoxicating and absolutely addicting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_182 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 int'l shipping on this is heavy. doesn't 6131 update their EU store anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Yeah, the bottom of the pre-order page even says: So hold out hope for December, but don't be surprised if it doesn't ship until January. I saw that. But "late 2015" is kind of vague so I wasn't sure, haha. Thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpuch21 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 This is so great. I just wish it was longer! It always goes by so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Use for a Name Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Apparently this won't ship until January. BUT she's selling "limited" (didn't ask how many) pressings of Sprained Ankle with white labels and a plain jacket at her NYC shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Apparently this won't ship until January. BUT she's selling "limited" (didn't ask how many) pressings of Sprained Ankle with white labels and a plain jacket at her NYC shows. If someone's going and can hook me up, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Use for a Name Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I overheard from someone else who bought one that these may be test pressings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeMoreGlass Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Shit, wish she was coming to Ohio...I would go in a heartbeat Has anyone seen her live yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvphotoandvideo Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Shit, wish she was coming to Ohio...I would go in a heartbeat Has anyone seen her live yet? I got the chance to see her open for Touche Amore back at the beginning of November at Chain Reaction. Such a beautiful set, and I got some decent photos out of it. Can't wait for her to come back to the west coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Use for a Name Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Here's the link! http://shop.6131records.com/collections/julien-baker/products/julien-baker-sprained-ankle-lp First pressing is sold out. The second pressing is up for preorder at this link now. 1000 total; 300 green and 700 marble gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 just gave this a full listen for the first time. It will need a few more times, but so far it's really promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I kept seeing this album featured semi-prominently on a bunch of year-end lists, so I checked it out and daaaaaang. Totally hits me in that Sharon Van Etten/Torres kind of spot. Ordered that sweet green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmilestogox Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Halfway through this record for the first time (I held off on listening to it until the LP showed up - which was today) and it's really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Halfway through this record for the first time (I held off on listening to it until the LP showed up - which was today) and it's really good. I want my copy so bad. I have listened to this record so so much and it's phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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