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Songs from Empty Streets
 
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Price: $14.00
Artist: The Golden Rail
 
 
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RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  Melbourne, Australia-based The Golden Rail, who have deep roots in the Perth jangle pop tradition and have garnered international acclaim for their previous two albums, are back with their third album (and Kool Kat label debut) “Songs from Empty Streets”.   The record was produced by Nick Batterham (The Earthmen/solo artist in his own right) who also contributes instrumentation/vocals to the proceedings . The partnership of Ian Freeman and Jeff Baker is the culmination of a 30-year writing partnership between them. The pair met and started performing in Perth in the mid-80’s running through a string of bands either together or as side players in The Palisades, The Rainyard, Header, Summer Suns, DM3, The Lazybirds and more recently with The Jangle Band.  “Their Perth roots remain strong, and is in fact, named after a long-gone Perth bar, and Freeman has described their sound as evocative of Perth suburban life. The album’s themes do indeed draw on a particularly Australian sense of longing and wistfulness, the kind of reflective thinking arising from the surrounds of sparse suburbia and clear skies overhead. Most importantly, the songwriting and musical backing is excellent throughout. Opener ‘Silver Linings’ is beautiful, masterfully sparse and driven almost solely by acoustic guitar, bass and shuffling drums. The band keeps this simple setup as its bedrock, but introduces just enough electric guitar, violin and brass flourishes throughout to keep things interesting. This is a sophisticated sounding album that recalls the soft rock sounds of the early 70’s more than anything.  Ian Freeman’s vocal recalls Neil Finn here, in an effort that would have no qualms sitting beside Crowded House’s finer material.” – XpressMag.com.au  The perfect marriage of sophisticated melodies and soulful lyrics, performed and sung by an equally soulful voice. The Golden Rail have risen to the top of the perfect pop charts with songs that Jimmy Webb would be proud of."Dom Mariani  Will appeal to fans of the Triffids, The Apartments, The Go-Betweens and other classic lyrical Australian indie pop soundsGREAT!!


 
Passengers On Trains
Price: $15.00
Artist: Anthony Meynell
Description:

“Passengers on Trains”, released on CD only in Japan in 1995 (long out-of-print and commanding high $ on sites like Discogs) is Anthonys first solo album (if you count “Hits From 3000 Years Ago” as a Squire album!).  The hard to find album has been remastered from origi ... read more »

The Last Rotation Of Earth
Price: $15.00
Artist: BC Camplight
Description:

“The Last Rotation Of Earth” follows Brian Christinzio’ break-up amid long-term struggles with addiction and declining mental health. The outcome is an extraordinary record, with Christinzio describing it as "more cinematic, sophisticated and nuanced than anything I've done before."  Bettering ... read more »

I Saw A Star Behind Your Eyes, Don’t Let It Die Away
Price: $18.00
Artist: Bennett Wilson Poole
Description:

Bennett Wilson Poole are “ready to serve” a second helping...  It's been a long time coming, but...here it is,or as some people may call it, the second Bennett Wilson Poole album!  Danny Wilson (Danny ... read more »

Gabba Gabba Hey! – A Conversation With The Ramones
Price: $23.00
Artist: Carl Cafarfelli
Description:

Carl Cafarelli is the co-host (with Dana Bonn) of the long-running weekly broadcast and internet radio show This Is Rock 'n' Roll Radio with Dana & Carl.  When he's not playing records and yelling into the microphone, he has b ... read more »

In The Face - 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Price: $14.00
Artist: Caruso
Description:

Caruso started their recording career in the late 1970’s.  From the very beginning, every one of their albums and singles were recorded and released independently.   Originally released as the group ... read more »

Four Arms To Hold You
Price: $8.00
Artist: Cheeky Monkey
Description:

In 1998, with longtime admirer Francis Macdonald of Teenage Fanclub fame, Shelley formed the transatlantic super-group Cheeky Monkey, whose sole release "Four Arms to Hold You" is regarded by many as a cult classic.  "The sou ... read more »

Radio Transient
Price: $14.00
Artist: Chris Church
Description:

“Radio Transient” features ten songs in a fresh, sparkling, and propulsive new style for Chris, each framing his renowned melodic instincts, lyrical wit and unmistakable vocal firepower in a giddy new – and irresistible ... read more »

Killer Mods From Inner Space
Price: $14.00
Artist: Dave Cope and The Sass
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL – AVAILABLE JUNE 9 – ACCEPTING ORDERS NOW!!  “Killer Mods From Inner Space” is the followup to Dave Cope and the Sass’s critically acclaimed 2022 release “Julee”.  “Dave Cope really does deserve a wider audience, as great as anything that has gone b ... read more »

A Big Life
Price: $14.00
Artist: Ed Ryan
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  “A Big Life” is Ed Ryan’s fifth release on the Kool Kat label!  His aim for “A Big Life” was to make a big, fun rock record where, as always, he wrote, played, sang and pro ... read more »

A Colossal Waste Of Light
Price: $14.00
Artist: Eyelids
Description:

Produced by Peter Buck, Eyelids’ 4th full length “A Colossal Waste of Light” does an excellent job of framing the quintet as one of today’s most compelling purveyors of lopsided guitar pop workouts and earworm-la ... read more »

Reflections In The Glass
Price: $16.00
Artist: Graham Day & The Gaolers
Description:

The third studio album by Graham Day & The Gaolers is their first in 14 years!  It's been a good time recently to be a fan of Graham Day.  Last year saw the release of “A Little More Time With”, a 10" mini-LP by The Senior Service, as well as his recent debut solo album, “The Master Of ... read more »

No Man's An Island
Price: $16.00
Artist: Groovy Uncle
Description:

Despite a (thankfully premature statement), that 2021’s “Searching For The Grown-Ups” would be the last Groovy Uncle album, Glenn Prangnell returns with “No Man Is An Island”, the 10th album release from Groovy Uncle and t ... read more »

Magic Spells Abound
Price: $15.00
Artist: Kevin Robertson
Description:

“Magic Spells Abound” is Kevin Robertson’s (Vapour Trails) third solo outing.  The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Aberdeen, Scotland specializes in a very agreeable style of jangle pop. His music is str ... read more »

Turning On The Century Vol. 2 (Happy Sparrow)
Price: $14.00
Artist: Marc Jonson & Ramirez Exposure
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  Hot on the heels of their 2022 masterpiece “Turning On The Century Vol. 1”, Marc Jonson and Victor Ramirez (aka Ramirez Exposure) are back with “Turning On The Century Vol. 2 (Happy Sparrow)!  Notable guests contributing their talents on the record ... read more »

Night Of My Times
Price: $14.00
Artist: Marco Busato
Description:

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The Sincerest Form Of Flattery
Price: $15.00
Artist: Marco Rossi
Description:

EN ROUTE!  read more »

Message To You
Price: $14.00
Artist: Matt Purcell
Description:

Matt Purcell is an Australian songwriter/singer/guitarist who relocated to Ireland in 2014. He has played and recorded with Sydney band Clover in the past.  In 2010, he released his debut album “Matt Purcell & The Blesse ... read more »

I Blame You
Price: $8.00
Artist: Michael Shelley
Description:

Although many have tried to categorize Michael Shelley’s music - he has been labeled Power Pop, Sensitive Singer/Songwriter, Alt Country and even Folk - the only qualities consistent throughout his varied catalog are an ear for m ... read more »

Goodbye Cheater
Price: $8.00
Artist: Michael Shelley
Description:

“Goodbye Cheater” is the most rootsy record in Michael’s discography and was recorded mostly live.  His rich musical influences are again evident as album zips from acoustic-based songs that echo contemporaries like Aimee Ma ... read more »

Jimmy's Corner
Price: $8.00
Artist: Michael Shelley
Description:

On "Jimmy's Corner", Michael switches gears once again for an album of 30 instrumentals - each under two minutes.  Recorded entirely in his basement with one microphone, the album melds familiar elements in unanticipated ways ... read more »

Here Comes Moonlight Parade
Price: $14.00
Artist: Moonlight Parade
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  A HUGE thanks goes out to Michael Gagliano (The Sails) for donning his A&R hat to bring UK poppers Moonlight Parade to our attention.&nbs ... read more »

One Tall Order
Price: $11.00
Artist: Mr. Bruce Gordon
Description:

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Orange and Blue
Price: $15.00
Artist: Nirvana
Description:

Formed in 1966, British Nirvana is an enigmatic duo consisting of Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons. Their music is characterized by its versatility, seamlessly blending Baroque Pop, soft Psychedelia, and contemporary sounds.  Though their commercial success remained mo ... read more »

Running Through Chelsea
Price: $15.00
Artist: Peter Daltrey & The Know Escape
Description:

As one of Britain's finest songsmiths of the 60’s and 70’s, Peter Daltrey’s voice continues to convey magic and emotion with a luster of lysergic lyrical lacquer.  His brilliant 60's group Kaleidoscope were one of the great psychedelic groups to emerge from the U.K. during those heady days ... read more »

No Time To Lose
Price: $12.00
Artist: Ransom and the Subset
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The Last Rock Band
Price: $13.00
Artist: Ryan Allen
Description:

People have been saying “rock is dead” since Kurt Cobain left us. Most of us know that sentiment isn’t true.  Or is it?  Or what if it was?  This is the question at the core of Ryan Allen’s new concept album “ ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #139
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig! Magazine - Issue #139
Description:

The Sonics are the cover stars: The first? The wildest? The best? The Northwest legends who b ... read more »

Shoot For The Stars
Price: $12.00
Artist: Slamdinistas
Description: This is the real deal - Orange County, Sunset Strip, City of Angels, raw in-y ... read more »

Hoopla
Price: $13.00
Artist: SUPER 8
Description:

The Beautiful Music is very proud to be able to work with Paul ‘Trip’ Ryan (a/k/a SUPER 8) to release an absolute beauty of an album “Hoopla”.  Having worked with Trip before on the gorgeous Lisa Mychols & ... read more »

The Deep End
Price: $15.00
Artist: Susannah Hoffs
Description:

One of pop music's premier interpreters, Susanna Hoffs has partnered with legendary producer, Peter Asher to curate and record a collection of her favorite classic and contemporary popular songs, including gems by the Rolling Stones, Yazoo, Denny Laine, Leslie Gore. Yazoo and Squeeze, along with new ... read more »

Exotico
Price: $14.00
Artist: Temples
Description:

Produced by Sean Ono Lennon, Temples’ fourth long-layer sounds international and ambitious.  They’ve decisively untethered themselves from their Midlands indie-rock roots, but are more daring and experimental than ever as Prog-Pop magpies with her eyes on the glittering prize.  “Inspired b ... read more »

Loose Ends...
Price: $15.00
Artist: Terje Torkellsen
Description:

The latest find of jangly goodness by the Subjangleread more »

The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Anderson Council
Description:

5/19 RELEASE!  “The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon is a magical brew of psyche rock that took three years to complete.  The band is the brainchild of Peter Horvath, songwriter and singer whose love affair with late 60's pop continues to inform and inspire the band's sound and d ... read more »

Night Walk
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Ashenden Papers
Description:

Indie-pop legend Jason Dezembers' (Plastic Shoelaces, Nar, Bagpipe Operation, Ski Instructors) latest bedroom-pop project brings offers his inimitable blend of jangle-pop and the most perfectly imperfect lo-fi production imaginable.read more »

Lesson One
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Bittersweets
Description: IN STOCK!!  The template for ... read more »

Close Counts
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Brixton Riot
Description:

While not the most dangerous-sounding act on the planet, New Jersey’s The Brixton Riot are extremely passionate about their ragged power pop, as ... read more »

Guitar Romantic (Expanded & Remastered)
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Exploding Hearts
Description:

Drawing spiritual inspiration from the likes of the Buzzcocks, Undertones, and Nick Lowe, the attitude and implied delinquency of The Exploding Hearts was more in line with that of au courant Naughties Warped Tour ... read more »

Magic Shadows
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Foreign Films
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  “Magic Shadows” is The Foreign Films’ (Bill Majoros and friends) followup to 2020’s “Starlight Serenade”.  Bill explains “I love the idea of taking the listener on a musical adventure, creating a sonic and emotional experience!  When writing an ... read more »

Everything Harmony
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Lemon Twigs
Description:

The Lemon Twigs return with ... read more »

Chinese Burn (Expanded)
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Len Price 3
Description:

Reissue of their terrific, long out-of-print 2005 debut, with 4 previously unreleased tracks tacked on as a bonus!  “Let's get this ... read more »

To All The Distance Between Us
Price: $15.00
Artist: The National Honor Society
Description:

Given that they revel in both the urgent post-punk and swirling dream pop sounds that were coming out of the U.K. in the 80’s and 90’s, it may come as a surprise to learn that the National Honor Society hail from Seattle, WA. Making the social distancing part of the process, the members of the group ... read more »

My Best Evil Friend
Price: $15.00
Artist: The No Ones
Description:

The No Ones are Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Arne Kjelsrud Mat ... read more »

Let Ya Hair Down!
Price: $14.00
Artist: The On and Ons
Description:

“Let Ya Hair Down!” finds The On and Ons exploring new sonic textures with a slightly tougher approach.  The hook-laden song-writing, lockstep playing and uplifting harmonies remain intact, but there’s a sense of the band pushing fresh envelopes, too.  ... read more »

It Must Be Love
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Rallies
Description:

“It Must Be Love” is album number three for the Tacoma, WA poppers who burst on the indie music scene with their strong debut album Serve in 2017 and followed that up with the terrific Upside Down two years later. Their main strength was in combining memorable tunes with some str ... read more »

Talk Of The Town
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Speedways
Description:

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Wrong Together
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Succesful Failures
Description:

For their 10th album the band teamed up with the Guided By Voices crew. “Wrong Together” was mixed by Travis Harrison (Serious Business Records).  Mr. Harrison mixed all of the recent Guided By Voices albums and provid ... read more »

Baroque Hoedown (Expanded)
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Three O'Clock
Description:

The debut EP from The Three O'Clock is celebrating it's 40th anniversary with an expanded, album-length, reissue.  Upon it's release, Maximum Rock N Roll called it, "Psychedelic pop without the acid flashbac ... read more »

The Upbeat Beatles
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Upbeat Beatles
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!!  read more »

The Yellow Balloon
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Yellow Balloon
Description:

NOW A 5/26 RELEASE!  A songwriting assignment from Dean Torrence led to a rich musical career for Los Angeles pop-genius Gary Zekley. Zekley, a man whose body of work stands up to any of the precocious Brill Building bunch from five years earlier, ori ... read more »

Different Game
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Zombies
Description:

The time frame in which the Zombies created their best-known material was roughly six years - from around 1962 recording of their 1968 masterpiece read more »

Holiday Camp
Price: $15.00
Artist: Those Pretty Wrongs
Description:

Having been a foundi ... read more »

Dirty Water Revisited
Price: $13.00
Artist: Tony Valentino
Description:

Tony Valentino was the lead guitarist of legendary 60’s garage rockers The Standells.  “Dirty Water Revisited” features ten newly recorded tracks that reimagine many of the classics that made his band the ultimate purveyors of gritty riffs and swaggering hits in the 60’s and adding a pair of b ... read more »

Starlight
Price: $16.00
Artist: Triptides
Description:

Triptides are shedding the word "psychedelic" from its vocabulary.  Maybe because after over a decade of adventurous songs and albums across genres and styles - ranging from bedroom pop to prog rock to Laurel Canyon country - the term “interdimensional” feels more appropriate to the Southern Ca ... read more »

Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #62
Price: $10.00
Artist: Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #62
Description:

On the cover are the Petards, one of Germany’s most creative and idiosyncratic bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s.  Also, sunshine pop icon Sandy Salisbury, who talks about his 60’s musical adventures with Curt Boettcher ... read more »

Too Many Crooks
Price: $15.00
Artist: Unicorn
Description:

Essential reissue of the classic third album by pastoral British folk rockers Unicorn produced by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. Originally released in 1976, it was their first for EMI's Harvest label in the UK and ... read more »

77
Price: $12.00
Artist: Vanilla
Description:

Straight outta the Pacific Northwest, and featuring Jayson Jarmon (formerly of Liar's Club), Sean Gaffney, Mark Simmons and a cast of thousands, Vanilla peddle in melodic indie-pop.  “77” is their take on 70's radio, with ea ... read more »

Le Beat Bespoke 10
Price: $18.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

Dr Robert’s passion is discovering long-forgotten underground 60’s Beat, Freakbeat, R&B and Garage club sounds and giving them a new lease of life via his DJ sets and this compilation series.  “Volume 10 ... read more »

You Thrill Me To Pieces – Beat & Pop From The United Kingdom 1963-1966
Price: $16.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

“You Thrill Me To Pieces” is Teensville Record's retrospective at the neglected side of beat and pop music from the U.K in the mid-1960s.  The CD features 34 remastered tracks spanning 1963-1966 and features recordings b ... read more »

Faces From The Dark – Beat and Psychedelia at the Modern Music Centre 1965-1969
Price: $18.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

During the mid to lat ... read more »

Pop Parade Vol. 13
Price: $16.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

The latest installment of the Rock Indiana label’s “Pop Parade” series is another terrific collection of bands/artists on the label.  Features previously released and/or advance tracks from forthcoming label ... read more »

Kitchen Rock
Price: $15.00
Artist: Wally Waller
Description:

Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of 60's British music legend Wally Waller, renowned bass player of The Pretty Things and accomplished producer.  Recorded in his very own kitchen during England's lockdown, these raw and intimate solo acoustic take ... read more »

Exhumed
Price: $14.00
Artist: West Coast Music Club
Description:

Eight months after the release of “Faded Scrapbook” comes “Exhumed”, the fifth album from West Coast Music Club. read more »