julioanta Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hey guys, figured I'd drop this in – super excited to be putting this out: John Vanderslice – Mass Suicide Occult Figurines (Reissue): Over the past 15 years, John Vanderslice has released 10 full-length albums, numerous 7"s, EPs and splits, all the while maintaining an unbridled devotion to analog recording, and in the process, has become on of the most respected songwriters in indie rock. Known for the often-times political lyrical undertones, inventive and experimental take on pop, and for quite frankly being the nicest guy in indie music, John has managed to make this brand of music his life for the last decade and a half. On May 19th, The Native Sound will reissue the record that started it all, John Vanderslice's debut LP, Mass Suicide Occult Figurines. Originally released by Barsuk Records in the year 2000, the record was celebrated by the then-burgoning MP3 blog culture, and bemoaned by Microsoft following an elaborate hoax in which John claimed the company had threatened legal action over the record’s cornerstone track, “Bill Gates Must Die”. Grounded in the guitars, and traditional rock structure of Vanderslice's previous band MK Ultra, the album serves as a preface to the quirkier, and more experimental leanings his future recordings would take – "Ambition and the opener "Confusion Boats" in particular, foreshadow what would soon become fully realized by his second LP. Completely remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering, this reissue marks the first time Mass Suicide Occult Figurines has ever been pressed on vinyl. Manufactured by Quality Record Pressing – undisputedly the best pressing plant in the country – on 200 gram vinyl, the 12" will be housed in a heavyweight jacket with brand new water-colored art created by Joe Williams, a polylined sleeve, and will include a digital download of the remastered songs. A deluxe edition is also available including expanded art on a hand-numbered and screen-printed wrap around slip cover. This edition will also include a bonus double-sided 7" flexi disc featuring the new song, "Midnight Blue" and "Long Dark Blues", a Songs: Ohia cover in tribute to the late Jason Molina. Standard LP: - 12" (200 Gram) - Heavyweight jacket - Polylined sleeve - Digital download Deluxe LP: - Standard LP - Screen-printed, wrap around slip cover (hand-numbered) - Double-sided 7" Flexi Disc featuring the new song, "Midnight Blue" and "Long Dark Blues", a Songs: Ohia cover (hand-numbered) - Digital download Click here to pre-order the 200 Gram 12" in standard and deluxe editions. We also have a Starter Pack including past John Vanderslice releases available in our webstore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobMckinley Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Fuck yeah man, i'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Need this. JV + The Native Sound are both awesome. What's the deluxe version limited to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Excellent news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Need this. JV + The Native Sound are both awesome. What's the deluxe version limited to? 250, hand-numbered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Never gotten into JV (although I'd love a reissue of Moon Colony Bloodbath), but I'm thinking about this for the S:O cover. Tough to turn down anything Molina related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a normal guy kevin Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 JV is the man. His golden touch started with Time Travel is Lonely and finally relaxed around the time Romanian Names came out. If you can't get into Cellar Door, you might never enjoy "the nicest guy in indie rock". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Cellar Door is one of my favorite albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Never gotten into JV (although I'd love a reissue of Moon Colony Bloodbath), but I'm thinking about this for the S:O cover. Tough to turn down anything Molina related... That "Long Dark Blues" cover is incredible! Can't wait for you to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 That "Long Dark Blues" cover is incredible! Can't wait for you to hear it. I didn't end up ordering it ...is it available anywhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I'm considering this, but haven't dove into JV besides Cellar Door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 I didn't end up ordering it ...is it available anywhere else? Still in stock http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/546936-john-vanderslice-mass-suicide-occult-figurines-reissue I'm considering this, but haven't dove into JV besides Cellar Door. Check out his latest album, Dagger Beach – it's incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Still in stock http://thenativesound.limitedrun.com/products/546936-john-vanderslice-mass-suicide-occult-figurines-reissue Sorry, I meant: is his Jason Molina cover available anywhere else? I don't think I'm interested enough for the entire set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sorry, I meant: is his Jason Molina cover available anywhere else? I don't think I'm interested enough for the entire set. Ah, gotcha! May be available digitally later – not confirmed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Just a heads up – Noisey ran a really great interview with JV on the reissue, amongst other things, and also premiered the remastered version of "Confusion Boats" that will appear on the 12". Check it out http://noisey.vice.com/blog/john-vanderslice-mass-suicide-occult-figurines-interview-confusion-boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza43 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Julio, How limited are you on the deluxe. Money is a little tight right now, but I need these to complete my JV collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioanta Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Julio, How limited are you on the deluxe. Money is a little tight right now, but I need these to complete my JV collection. They're limited to 250 – about half gone at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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