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Pretty surprising. There was a natural expectation since both Sunn O))) and Ulver have loyal fanbases that are somewhat recognized for beign prompt for the next sought after limited release. I guess the combination of them produced a bigger demand that even the label couldn't predict.

This new album is as good as expected.

Yeah, sorry,

Oshin is in constant rotation here since it was first played. It's actually one of my favorite albums of this decade. It doesn't get old.

 

It's a shame Colin had drug issues recently, hopefully it doesn't come across DIIVs output.

They have it last time I saw rhem but I bought the reherseal instead.

 

Really?

 

I thought it was long gone. Actually, I had hopes they would have leftovers of the black wax when they launched the new O))) online store but the surprise was Candlewolff on red instead. Perhaps it was gone for good or they could be hoarding last copies for a future opportunity, who knows.

 

I really enjoy that Agarthi, I might like it better than M&D, which sourcered those concerts.

It's amazing how a reference to My Bloody Valentine makes everything immediatly more interesting. I found out about them through Whirr and thought they were about the same musical approach. But I've listened to their latest release through Bandcamp and it didn't hook me up at all, perhaps I was expecting something else, I thought it was much more in the punk than in the shoegaze vein, things were a bit bland.

 

But this sample is actually pretty better. Perhaps I'll order it along with that Death Of Lovers LP, will try to find a place that carries both.

Yeah, I was expecting more to pop up somewhere. You are able to get the Black One re-issue in several places, in different colors.

 

I don't think this rehearsal LP will find its way onto regular stores. This kind of release is usually meant to their merch stand (actually, Sunn's merch table is a niche for resellers) and if there are copies left, the band sells them through Southern Lord and recently Editions Mego due to the link with Ideologic Organ. They probably needed this one out for some reason and since there was no upcoming concerts, the new online store became the right outlet this time. On the other hand, their new european distributor is about to launch an online store as well and you should be able to order to them. There's also possibility that Editions Mego distribute some copies through Ideologic Organ (they did with the previous rehearsal LP) but this isn't confirmed and it's not available from them yet, although listed on their site.

 

Sunn O))) used to play the game of limited availability releases pretty hard, their early discography can be tough to get your hands on. That "Agarhi" live 12"+7" release was only available as part of a SL bundle or in a few concerts, being relatively rare to come across. But lately, with the new site and perhaps the band's / SL's business commitments they seem to have changed their minds a bit, which I think is great.

If you figure out how to ship to the US please tell, Thanks

 

There's a banner in that page that states: "Shipping To Other Countries - Contact Us - [email protected]"

There is one, I bought it in his concert. It was pressed by Polysom, a brazilian factory. I don't know if it's available worldwide but it can be ordered from most brazilian online retailers:

 

(For instance)

 

http://bandup.tray.com.br/loja/produto-300126-1264-lp_rodrigo_amarante_cavalo

 

It's a decent pressing, close to 180g and after a good clean it shouldn't leave much room to complaints.

 

I have mixed feelings about this album. I admire the lack of commitment with any kind of commercial appeal, sometimes it sounds like mourning music but on the other hand some songs sound like they were released without further development.

I'd go with Grimmrobe Demos at first and check if the whole black mantra will do anything for you. They would wear out this approach in the two following albums and then open their scope from White 1 and so on. They kinda turned into a whole different deal with Monoliths&Dimensions, while still sounding heavy.

 

It's interesting that once the first albums click and you're familiar with their wall of distortion and riffs, you'll immerse on the more experimental records that are not necessarilly as heavy (or at least a bit away from the Earth 2 worship) but your ears will be eager to get some massive distortion, seeking it amongst their new sound experiments. Sometimes they'll deliver it (like going from the intricate Big Church to the raw Hunting&Gathering) and it feels good to find them again in familiar territory.

The RSD edition looks cool as hell. I'm a sucker for black on black designs.

Thanks, any significant difference between US and UK pressings?

Anyone aware of stores selling it as leftovers of RSD? I had the impression it would be reasonabily available but it seems it's already a hard to find item.

I also enjoy every album from them but they're dangerously starting to walk circles. From Hex (my favourite from SL era) to Demons Of Light 2, it's all brilliant music but the latest one sounded as they were extracting every last bit of possibility. And that becomes clear with most of his dr.carlsonalbion, where it doesn't move far away from what Earth has been doing (except for that first cassette on Tapeworm, that was a bit of unexpected).

 

New album was recorded in the desert at QotSA's favourite Rancho de La Luna. Perhaps that's a sing of upcoming new fresh air, Dylan is very talented and won't play safe.

I'd say most of the users that go with an RP3, choose Denons or the Dynavector 10x5:

 

http://www.dynavector.com/products/cart/e_10x5.html

 

But the row of options is really countless.

Nuclear War Now!

Rule is that you purchase an RP3, exchange the stock subplatter for a metal one (with Groovetracer brand being the benchmark) and is up for a solid ride. You can think of future upgrades (white belt, TTPSU, cartridge) but RP3s with third-part subplatters are recognized as a definitive choice under that price tag.

 

Being an ex-owner of an RPM5 and having to deal with the infamous Pro-Ject motor hum, I'd recommend a Rega. I've jumped onto a P7, which is in another league but from my experience, Rega is somewhat a more established product. It's not perfect, people will complain over minor quality issues, lack of VTA adjustment and faster speed but I'm a huge fan of the simplicity of their engineering and the focus on music over aesthetics.

They didn't send me any notification when shipped the latest EiTS record. But the record arrived as expected.

While I'd agree that Funeral is their best, I think The Suburbs is pretty close. I definitely wouldn't find it offensive if someone thought The Suburbs was superior.

 

Yeah, while "Funeral" is their definitive release, sort of a unrivalling album, "Suburbs" plays a #1 here. Perhaps for the fact that I had it continuously in my car stereo, I love the fact that it's a smoothier album when compared to its precedents.

Captured Tracks vinyl pressings are utterly shit, unfortunately. They sign excelent artists that released some pretty above average records and it's stupid that they're cheap with pressings when they could add a couple of bucks and do it right. I guess you should buy the CD if you plan to listen it in full glory. BTW, my copy is black but the label is somewhat missplaced while music sounds distorted like if the record wasn't concentric. Most of my CT vinyl is somehow this way.

As a hard core fan myself I will advise you to stay away from Future Embrace. It is a cold stale turd of an album. Comparing it to Adore is heresy.

 

TFE is kind of an electronic gothic album. He relies on influences like Cure and Bauhaus, it has that dark mood all around it. I guess a handful of fans were dissapointed 'cause they were expecting an acoustic album for a solo debut, something that would represent Corgan's qualities as he's recognized from the Pumpkins. The point is that it's got Billy's handcraft in top form although it's buried or disguised under the electronic approach. I also don't see the relations between it and Adore, the latter is an acoustic/piano album supported by electronic structures while TFE is purposedly based on electronic arrangements. The fact is that time made me enjoy TFE and it's my favorite Corgan related music since the classic Pumpkins called it quits. Yeah, better than Zwan IMHO.

I've been put down by those prices, both with Nevermind and now with In Utero. The deluxe editions are insanely expensive. Listened to those albums too much since I was a teenager, it's like they're carved in my head. I don't think they would get heavy rotation to justify the kind of prices Geffen asked for.

 

Will buy though if it ever pops up with a discounted price.

When USPS announced the latest prices raises I knew that it would affect my impulse buying. At first it didn't sound good but after some months not caring about the multiplicity of new releases and the urge to buy them, it feels really good to deal with my hobby in a healthier way. Just sticked to those relevant albums that would actually visit my turntable and forgot about the rest.

 

Thanks, USPS.

And those reissues came out in a time when Sunn's limited releases were much sought after. They did an excellent job.

 

Btw. Have you guys heard of Ensemble Pearl?

It's a sideproject with Atsuo, Kurihara, Herzog and O'Malley. Really, really cool stuff!

 

 

Hmmm... I haven't fell in love with it. Most of the reviews praised this release but I didn't think it surpassed the regular ambient/psychodelic music you'll listen to eventually.

 

I'm a big fan of O'Malley's KTL V, that album is the sweet spot in KTL's discography. I'va also heard a track from his collaboration with Mika Vainio and it sounded pretty good. But there's this thing: we tend to search for traces of Sunn O))) in O'Malley and Greg's side projects but it never pays. The way the duo sound together is pretty superior.

http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=2130048

 

Above are pictures of the european version of the box. It included Candlewolf Of Thee Golden Chalice LP and LiveWhite CDR as bonus and is even more limited that the one sold directly by Southern Lord.