Bert Jansch – Avocet
Released in 1979 on Charisma Records Recorded February 1978 Format: LP
The Album Leaf – Into the Blue Again
Released in 2006 on Sub Pop Records Format: LP
The John Coltrane Quartet – Crescent
Released in 1964 on Impulse! records 1997 reissue Format: LP
Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear
Released in 2015 on Sub Pop Records Format: LPx2 Deluxe edition
Michael Mantler – The Jazz Composer’s Orchestra
Released in 1968 on JCOA Records Format: LPx2, includes 12″ booklet
Tangerine Dream – Stratosfear
Released in 1976 on Virgin Records Format: LP
Sufjan Stevens – Illinois
Released in 2005 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2 Listen: Purchase: https://asthmatickitty.com/merch/illinois/
The Sea & Cake – Oui
Released in 2000 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Shlohmo – Dark Red
Released in 2015 on True Panther Sounds Format: LPx2 Recommended Tracks A1 – Ten Days of Falling (Brooding, Dancey, Dramatic)…
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma
Released in 2010 on Warp Records Format: LPx2
John Coltrane – Expression
Thelonious Monk – Brilliant Corners
Originally released in 1957 on Riverside 1980 Original Jazz Classics reissue Format: LP
Holy Sons – The Fall of Man
Released in 2015 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP, gold vinyl
King Crimson – Red
Released in 1974 on Atlantic Format: LP
Fuck Buttons – Slow Focus
Released in 2013 on ATP Recordings Format: LPx2
Atlas Sound – Logos
Released in 2099 on Kranky/4AD Format: LP
Bright Eyes – Cassadaga
Released in 2007 on Saddle Creek Records Format: LPx2
Sunn O))) & Boris – Altar
Released in 2006 on Southern Lord Format: LPx3 Limited to 1500 on Yellow Opaque vinyl
Alice Coltrane – A Monastic Trio
Released in 1968 on Impulse! Records Format: LP
Herbie Hancock – Mwandishi
Released in 1971 on Warner Bros. Format: LP, white label promo
King Crimson – Starless and Bible Black
Released in 1974 on Atlantic Records Format: LP
Holy Fuck – Latin
Released in 201 on Young Turks Format: LP, die cut cover Recommended Tracks A2 – Red Lights (Spacey, Funky, Energetic…
Fly Pan Am – Fly Pan Am
Released in 1999 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2 (D-side is blank)
Julia Holter at the Teragram Ballroom – Aug 1, 2019
After missing Julia Holter’s set at the Lodge Room back in March, I was grateful to have a second chance…
John Fahey & His Orchestra – Old Fashioned Love
Another interesting one from Fahey, side A consists of some amazingly intricate guitar duets with Woodrow Mann, including my favorite Fahey song “Jaya Shiva Shankarah”. Side B takes a strange turn though…halfway through the title track a 10-piece dixieland band kicks for a few tracks of New Orleans-style jazz. The album closes in a more familiar place with a contemplative solo piece that most Fahey fans would dig.
The National – Sleep Well Beast
Released in 2017 on 4AD Records Format: LPx2, Blue Vinyl
King Crimson – Larks’ Tongues in Aspic
Released in 1973 on Atlantic Records Format: LP
Sarah Louise – Deeper Woods
Released in 2018 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Michael Rother – Flammende Herzen
Released in 1977 on Sky Records Original German Pressing Format: LP
The Black Angels – Directions to See a Ghost
Grateful Dead – Live/Dead
Originally released in 1969 on Warner Bros. Records 1973 Pressing Format: LPx2
The Flaming Lips – The Terror
Released in 2013 on Bella Union UK Pressing Format: LPx2, Bonus 7″, Holographic Cover Studio album takes up sides A,…
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band – 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons
Released in 2008 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2
John Coltrane – A Love Supreme
Originally released in 1965 on Impulse Records 2010 Analogue Productions Pressing Format: LPx2, 45RPM
Nils Frahm – Spaces
Originally released in 2013 on Erased Tapes 2015 VinylMePlease Pressing Format: LPx2
Review: Glass Tree Season – EP
Producing solo music can be an isolating, obsessive experience that creates somewhat of a disconnect with the outside world, yet…
Charles Mingus – Let My Children Hear Music
Released in 1972 on Columbia Records Late 70’s/Early 80’s Reissue Format: LP Recommended Tracks A1 – The Shoes of the…
Four Tet – There is Love in You
Released in 2010 on Domino Records Format: LPx2 Recommended Tracks: Angel Echoes – A1(Mellow, Hypnotic, Lush) Love Cry – A2…
Tortoise – Tortoise
Originally released in 1994 on Thrill Jockey Records 2016 reissue Recorded November 29 thru December 5, 1993
Pharoah Sanders – Thembi
Released in 1971 on Impulse Records Recorded November 25, 1970 and January 12, 1971 Format: LP
Aerial M – Aerial M
Released in 1997 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Sigur Ros – Agaetis Byrjun
Originally released in 1999 2009 reissue on FatCat Records Format: LPx2, 180
Cluster & Eno – Cluster & Eno
Released in 1977 on Sky Records Format: LP Original German Pressing
Jan Garbarek – Places
Released in 1978 on ECM Records Recorded December 1977 Format: LP
Cannibal Ox – The Cold Vein
Originally released in 2001 on Definitive Jux 2013 deluxe edition on iHipHop Distribution Format: LPx4, including instrumentals, white vinyl
Bennie Maupin – The Jewel in the Lotus
Released in 1974 on ECM Records Format: LP
Herbie Hancock – Crossings
Releases in 1972 on Warner Bros. Records Format: LP
Archie Shepp – Live in San Francisco
Released in 1966 on Impulse! Records Recorded February 19, 1966 Format: LP
Circle – Paris-Concert
Released in 1972 by ECM Records Recorded February 21, 1971 Format: LPx2
Animal Collective – Sung Tongs
Originally Released in 2004 on FatCat Records 2011 Reissue Format: LPx2
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell
Released in 2015 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LP, clear vinyl First Pressing, limited to 10,000 copies
Helen Money – Arriving Angels
Released in 2013 on Corpse Flower Records Format: LP, Orange Vinyl Limited to 300 copies, 215/300
Gastr Del Sol – Mirror Repair
Released in 1994 by Drag City Format: 12″ EP, 45rpm
Iron & Wine – The Shepherd’s Dog
Released in 2007 on Sub Pop Records Format: LP
Bright Eyes – LIFTED or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
Released in 2002 on Saddle Creek Records Format: LPx2
Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle
Released in 2009 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Blonde Redhead – Misery is a Butterfly
Released in 2004 on 4AD Records Format: LP
Deerhoof – Breakup Song
Released in 2012 on Polyvinyl Records Format: LP, white vinyl
Track Review: Palm Spiral – “Only Shadow”
Following a precise fill from the rhythm section, a shimmering guitar chord kicks “Only Shadow” into a tight, catchy groove,…
The Microphones – Mount Eerie
Originally released on K records in 2003 Recorded between 2001-2002 2013 Reissue on PW Elverum & Sun Format: LP
Explosions in the Sky – Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever
Released in 2001 on Temporary Residence Recorded in 2000 Format: LP
Oren Ambarchi – Live Knots
This hypnotic, noisy, and improvisatory live album from Australian experimenter, collaborator, and improviser Oren Ambarchi features two separate performances of his epic composition “Knots”. (Click for full review)
McCoy Tyner – Asante
Released in 1974 on Blue Note Records Recorded September 10th, 1970 at Van Gelder Recording Studio Format: LP
Smog – Knock Knock
Released in 1999 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Yonatan Gat – Director
Released in 2015 on Joyful Noise Records Recorded April 4-5, 2014 Format: LP, clear seafoam green vinyl
Pharoah Sanders – Jewels of Thought
Released in 1970 on Impulse Records Recorded October 20th, 1969, at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City Format: LP
Ornette Coleman – Friends and Neighbors: Ornette Live at Prince Street
Released in 1970 on Flying Dutchman Records Recorded February 14, 1970 on Prince Street, New York City
Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes [+ Sun Giant EP]
Released in 2008 on Sub Pop Records Produces by Phil Ek Format: LP + 12″ EP
Battles – B EP
Released in 2004 on Dim Mak Records Format: 12″ EP
McCoy Tyner – Extensions
Released in 1972 on Blue Note Records Format: LP
Yo La Tengo – And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
Released in 2000 on Matador Records Format: LPx2
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà vu
Released in 1970 on Atlantic Records South African Pressing Format: LP Recommended Tracks Our House (B2), Helpless (A4), Carry On…
David Sylvian & Holger Czukay – Plight & Premonition | Flux & Mutability
Originally released as 2 separate releases in 1988 and 1989 on Venture Records 2019 Grönland compilation Format: LPx2
Gato Barbieri – Under Fire
Released in 1973 on Flying Dutchman Records Format: LP
Pharoah Sanders – Black Unity
Released in 1971 on Impulse Records Format: LP
Deerhunter – Cryptograms/Fluorescent Grey EP
Released in 2007 on Kranky Cryptograms recorded in 2005 Fluorescent Grey recorded in 2006 Format: LPx2
Squarepusher – Ultravisitor
Released in 2004 on Warp Records Format: LPx2
Thundercat – The Beyond/Where the Giants Roam
Released in 2015 on Brainfeeder Records Format: 12″ EP, Red Vinyl
DJ Shadow – Endtroducing
Released in 1996 on Mo Wax Records Format: LPx2
Crown Larks – Blood Dancer
Released in 2015 on Space Lung/Land Breathing Records Format: LP
Wrekmeister Harmonies – Light Falls
Released in 2016 by Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society – Mandatory Reality
Released in 2019 on Eremite Records Recorded in 2017 Format: LPx2, Screen-printed jacket
The Incredible String Band – The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter
Released in 1968 on Elektra Records Format: LP
Atlas Sound – Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel + Another Bedroom EP
Released in 2008 on Kranky Records Recorded Spring/Summer 2007 Format: LPx2, includes Another Bedroom EP on D-side
Squarepusher – Music is Rotted One Note
Released in 1998 on Warp Records Format: LP
The Beatles – Abbey Road
Released in 1969 on Apple Records Format: LP
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 Hanoi
Released in 2018 on Jagjaguwar Format: LP
Tim Buckley – Starsailor
Released in 1970 on Straight Records Format: LP
Tim Hecker – Ravedeath, 1972
Pink Floyd – Atom Heart Mother
Released in 1970 on Harvest Records Format: LP
Black Ox Orkestar – Ver Tanzt? Yeah
These impassioned, and often mournful, renditions of klezmer folk songs (both traditional and original) are infused with elements of free jazz, drone, and chamber music to create something both rooted and urgently modern (Even 15 years after its release). The mostly acoustic band features violinist Jessica Moss (also of Silver Mt. Zion) and upright bassist Thierry Amar (asmz, GY!BE) in addition to singer/multi-instrumentalist Scott Levine Gilmore and Clarinetist/Guitarist Gabe Levine.
Björk – Vespertine
Released in 2001 on One Little Indian Format: LPx2
Art Blakey – !!!!!Impulse!!!!! Art Blakey !!!!! Jazz Messengers !!!!!
Released in 1961 on Impulse Records Og Stereo RVG pressing in Mono Jacket Format: LP
The Incredible String Band – The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion
Released in 1967 on Elektra Records Format: LP
Lester Bowie – Numbers 1&2
Released in 1968 on Nessa Records Recorded on August 11th & 25th, 1967 Format: LP
Cat Power – Moon Pix
Released in 1998 on Matador Records Reissue Format: LP
Harmonia – Musik Von Harmonia
Originally released in 1974 on Brain Records 2015 Grönland Pressing Format: LP, 180g
Viktor Vaughn – Vaudeville Villain
Originally Released in 2003 on Sound-Ink 2019 15th Anniversary Edition Format: LPx2, Silver Vinyl, Mirrored Jacket
Fleet Foxes – Crack Up
Compared to the immediate songwriting and lush textures of Helplessness Blues, the progressive folk-rock opus Crack Up feels like an impenetrable wilderness on first listen with its dense, tangled arrangements and complex compositions.
