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Post by goldrush on Feb 15, 2024 17:41:32 GMT -5
“HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2024!” “Ellensburg, Washington is known for the world’s 3rd largest three-day rodeo, 90’s NFL legends Brian Habib and Drew Bledsoe and as the hometown of seminal Northwest band Screaming Trees. In the late 80’s, Ellensburg residents were often confronted with the strangely primitive sounds of the band emanating from their headquarters in the back room of the Conner family’s Main Street store, New World Video. Here was the scene of creation of songs from the band’s early Velvetone and SST albums. During this prolific time, much of the band’s music never made it beyond their own ears but was fortunately captured on Gary Lee Conner’s 4 track cassette recorder. Those cassettes have survived, intact, down to this day and have now made their way to this recording. So now, transport yourself back to New World Video, in late 80’s Ellensburg, and hear the weird things happening Limited edition of 4000 copies, pressed on opaque maroon vinyl. Make sure your favorite participating RSD store orders one for you for the big day on April 20th, and follow @vinyl_voice_editions on Instagram for more info!”
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Post by rimb on Feb 15, 2024 17:55:37 GMT -5
recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17850Side A Electrify What’s Never Been When It Comes Around Next To Myself Now Or Never Side B Baby Nicotine Take Another Look Carousel Bring Down The Sun Weird Thing Happening
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Post by silverjetz on Feb 15, 2024 19:40:01 GMT -5
Good stuff, thx for the info!
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Post by frankblack on Feb 15, 2024 23:41:39 GMT -5
Looks like another US exclusive release.
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Post by jho on Feb 16, 2024 15:10:32 GMT -5
RSD site lists it as "Strange Things Happening - The Ellensburg Demos 1986-88", while the cover says "Weird" Good to see some new stuff popping up. But I am afraid it will only be vinyl and sold within US, so I will likely never own it physically but be dependent that some kind soul puts a rip up on youtube
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Post by jho on Feb 22, 2024 14:14:32 GMT -5
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Post by cameron4321 on Apr 21, 2024 15:53:03 GMT -5
I missed RSD today and will need to chase down a copy. If anyone is ripping this to MP3, please shoot me a message on this board so I can download it!
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Post by goldrush on Apr 21, 2024 18:35:00 GMT -5
I don’t normally bother with RSD, I usually take my chances online later. I just grabbed a copy of this from my local Sydney store with no problems at all (it’s 9.30am on Monday morning here). Should be here in a few days.
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Post by frankblack on Apr 22, 2024 6:26:38 GMT -5
I don’t normally bother with RSD, I usually take my chances online later. I just grabbed a copy of this from my local Sydney store with no problems at all (it’s 9.30am on Monday morning here). Should be here in a few days. Yet again it wasn't on the UK list. Any chance these will get UK releases (without getting hammered for customs charges) and ideally on CD?
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Post by revelator on Apr 23, 2024 2:37:26 GMT -5
Any impressions from those lucky to get this - like sound and song quality?
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Post by goldrush on Apr 23, 2024 20:51:44 GMT -5
Any impressions from those lucky to get this - like sound and song quality? It sounds exactly like you would think a bunch of demos recorded on cassette in 1986 would sound! Seriously though, it's pretty good. It's rough for sure, but the songs are cool and GLC got Jack Endino to remix it so the quality is better than I was expecting. Van only plays on 2 songs, and Pickerel is only on 1 song. GLC is credited with all the guitars, and the rest of the bass and drums. Mark's vocals are very rough, as they were on the early Trees records. As far as writing credits, 6 of the songs are credited to Lanegan and GLC, 1 to Lanegan, GLC and Van, 2 to GLC on his own, and 1 to Van on his own. You can find What's Never Been, Carousel, Baby Nicotine, and Weird Thing Happening on YouTube
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Post by Cireme on Apr 28, 2024 16:36:49 GMT -5
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Post by frode on Jul 19, 2024 11:30:25 GMT -5
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