I’ve always been a fan of Sub Pop, but I’m extra excited about some new releases of theirs.
I guess I’ll let you in our April’s CD of the month a few hours early…it’s the debut album from Obits! Rick Froberg (Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu) is leading the group and also did the amazing artwork for the album. While I still can’t get enough of Alela Diane, I’m super excited for this album because it’s some of the best rock and roll I’ve heard in awhile. Froberg’s vocals sound simliar to Hot Snakes and there’s a great variety of super high energy garage/punk/surfy stuff.
The most recent of Sub Pop’s Deluxe Edition collection is “Bunny Gets Paid,” the third album from 90s-era Chicago group Red Red Meat. Now you can get ahold of the previously out of print album and seven extra rare tracks. These include a cover of Low’s “Words” and a super distorted version of Flock of Seagulls’ “Wishing.” Check this out if you like sad songs infused with blues riffs and lots of fuzz. This album is currently featured in 1190’s new rotation.
This one doesn’t come out until May, but I already pre-ordered it! “Enter the Vaselines” collects everything that was on “The Way of the Vaselines” plus 17 more songs of never-before-heard demos and live recordings. These Scots are one of my all-time favorite twee pop groups, but I was always so upset that their entire catalog fit onto just one CD. This is available for pre-order in a 3-LP set or on 2 CDs at a very pleasant price.
