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Balloon Balloon Balloon
 
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Price: $16.00
Artist: Sharp Pins
Manufacturer: K Records
 
 
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Fall in love again with “Balloon Balloon Balloon”.  Submission is the word that comes to mind when tasked with spending time on the overwhelming pop planet that belongs to Kai Slater's Sharp Pins. The universe only works when you submit: submit to love, submit to rock music.  Submission to the power that comes from a kid wielding his guitar to craft impeccable guitar pop that stands in a pantheon of idols he joins with this record.  Of course it makes sense to be mad at first.  Everyone was mad at Big Star for getting too close to the Beatles.  And everyone will be mad at Sharp Pins for doing the same and then adding Guided by Voices into the mix.  How dare he?  What 20 year old thinks they can out Robert Pollard the man himself?  With a worse crime of crafting songs so puzzlingly timeless, a listener may well believe they were poached from a lost Beatles tape.  "I Don't Have the Heart" and "(I Want to) Be Your Girl" genuinely confuse from when or where they were made.  If the record reminds us of anything, it's that only Kai can do this.  With his 12-string and infatigable obsession with pop music, he’s uniquely equipped to carry the mantle of not only Pollard and Chilton, but the Byrds too, or the Temptations, the Four Tops and every other artist trying to nail true love to tape.  He employs the "asking for forgiveness not permission" tactic when tasked with borrowing from these greats, our only option is to forgive Kai for giving us these gems of rock n roll - propelling it from the past into a future so melodiously flawless, yet jagged and sincere, we can't help but thank him too for rescuing the genre from irrelevance.  Because what he adds is his ineffable songwriting sensibility, that despite the heavy borrowing, can only be his.  By the end of the album, you swallow whatever anger or incredulity you may have had and accept that yes, Sharp Pins really are that good. Throughout the spanning but never indulgent LP, crafts a world peppered with small pop gems, so simply and stupidly good, they remind us another world is possible.  Because it's not just that the songs are impossible to get out of your head, it's that his own devotion to this pursuit of the perfect pop song makes us believe it is not only possible, but enough to give life shape and color again.  Fall in love again is not a suggestion, it's a requirement.  Not just with a beautiful girl, of whom there are many on the album, but with the world itself.  Perhaps only then will it be possible to push toward the future that 20 year old Kai Slater himself dreams of.  In the meantime, we have his love letters to rock n' roll and the world around it to keep us company.  GREAT!! 


 
Coming Up From The Streets
Price: $13.00
Artist: Atomic
Manufacturer: Dandyland Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  Hailing from Furth in the Bavarian Forest (an area not known for its thriving indie scene), twins Thomas and Rainer Marschel always focused on the d ... read more »

Agent Of Chaos
Price: $15.00
Artist: Brad Marino
Manufacturer: Spaghetty Town Records
Description:

“Agent Of Chaos” is Brad Martino’s fifth solo outing!  “Given that it has been nearly two-and-half years s ... read more »

The Weight Of Early Promise
Price: $15.00
Artist: Calk Everett
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Cal Everett is a singer songwriter, recording artist and performer, most notably with 4 out of 5 Doctors in the 80's. “The Weight of read more »

Exposure
Price: $12.00
Artist: David Brookings and the Average Lookings
Manufacturer: Byar Records
Description:

“Exposure” is David’s 10th album overall, and the third David Brookings and the Average Lookings release.  The record was recorded as he was moving from LA to Nashville in the spring of 2025 and finished betwee ... read more »

Wallflower Girl
Price: $11.00
Artist: David Sayle
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  Very cool indie pop debut from 2008 outta the UK!  David Sayle (a/k/a David Harrison) is the project whose goal ... read more »

Skeletons
Price: $14.00
Artist: David Woodard
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL - AVAILABLE JUNE 26!  Last Chris ... read more »

Dead Star Boys
Price: $17.00
Artist: Dead Star Boys
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  read more »

Rats
Price: $17.00
Artist: Dead Star Boys
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

“Rats” was recorded in the same bomb proof shelter, on the outskirts of Chatham as the band’s self-titled debut. No difficult second album issues, the songs were ea ... read more »

Jangles Up
Price: $17.00
Artist: Diesel Park West
Manufacturer: Danville Records
Description:

Still fronted by band founder/singer/songwriter John Butler, “Jangles Up” is Diesel Park West’s 13th full-length release, and third consecutive album in as many years that confirms a mystery at the hear ... read more »

Clowns
Price: $14.00
Artist: Ed Welch
Manufacturer: Think Like A Key Records
Description:

The overlooked 1971 album from classically trained British composer Ed Welch, featuring lyrics by American folk icon Tom Paxton, both writing songs by post across the Atlantic.  The result was “Clowns”, an albu ... read more »

Mavis Sings Mavis
Price: $13.00
Artist: Flight of Mavis
Manufacturer: MSM Records
Description:

Originally formed in 1988, Philly’s Flight of Mavis return with “Mavis Sings Mavis”, their first album since their 1989 debut!  Recorded with longtime friend Matty Muir at historic Philadelphia recording stud ... read more »

11
Price: $10.00
Artist: Go Time!
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  Chicago’s Go Time! are back with their second release on the Kool Kat label an ... read more »

Smoke and Mirrors
Price: $16.00
Artist: Green Seagull
Manufacturer: Spinout Nuggets Records
Description:

Green Seagull are a London, UK based baroque psych pop band, taking influence from the likes of The Left Banke, The Zombies and The Association.read more »

Start The Show
Price: $13.00
Artist: High On Stress
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description: High on Stress saddle up to the (Rum) bar with “Still Here” ... read more »

Half-Baked
Price: $14.00
Artist: Jimmy Campbell
Manufacturer: Think Like A Key Records
Description:

As a member of groups like The Kirkbys, The 23rd Turnoff and Rockin’ Horse, Jimmy Campbell remains one of the great unsung figures of British late 60’s pop-psych - a Liverpool singer-songwriter ... read more »

Godless Country
Price: $13.00
Artist: Mark Ward
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Can politics and power pop co-exist?  Mark Ward’s fourth solo album “Godless Country” is unflinching and unabashedly unapo ... read more »

The New Technicolor
Price: $11.00
Artist: Michael Slawter with Julian Volpe
Manufacturer: Set To Pop Records
Description:

“The New Technicolor” is a collaboration between songwriter and producer Michael Slawter and Charleston-based multi-instrumentalist Julian Volpe, whose work as the creative force behind Band of Jays and decades as ... read more »

Live In Rockford
Price: $11.00
Artist: Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
Manufacturer: Rotown Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!   A 2014 live recording of Miles and band in his hometown. When a child grows up in an artistic or musical setting, the ... read more »

My Life To Live - Peter Case At McCabe's
Price: $21.00
Artist: Peter Case
Manufacturer: Sunset Blvd Records
Description:

The 22-track “My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe’s” is a venue in Santa Monica, CA where Peter played for two nights.  read more »

Nuts and Bolts (Expanded)
Price: $17.00
Artist: Richard Barone & James Mastro
Manufacturer: Iconoclassic Records
Description:

In 1983, Richard Barone and James Mastro of The Bongos, taking a break after an extensive U.S. tour that produced a batch of new songs written in hotel rooms, plane ... read more »

Sector Frontier
Price: $14.00
Artist: Sector Frontier
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  Due to popular demand, this retro-sounding release f ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #176
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig! Magazine - Issue #176
Manufacturer: Shindig Magazine
Description:

COMING SOON!  Robyn Hitchcock is the cover star:< ... read more »

Live '76
Price: $18.00
Artist: Starry Eyed and Laughing
Manufacturer: Aurora Records
Description:

As we await the arrival of a brand new, highly anticipated album coming this summer, Starry Eyed and Laughing are releasing “Live ’76”, featuring 17 songs from one of their last gigs in 1976, together with ... read more »

Garden Of Eve
Price: $15.00
Artist: The B-Sides
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Power Pop meets Art Rock in a new collaboration project from Miami based musicians Chris Alvy (Hi-Fi Sister/Superfuzz/Chris Alvy band) and Adrian Lopez (Similar Prisoners) who take a listening sonic journey through t ... read more »

The Beau Brummels
Price: $21.00
Artist: The Beau Brummels
Manufacturer: Real Gone Records
Description:

Has there ever been a band more underrated than The Beau Brummels?  Their body of work stands up to many of their more celebrated peers (country rock, for one ... read more »

This Is... The Bluebells
Price: $19.00
Artist: The Bluebells
Manufacturer: Last Night In Glasgow Records
Description:

Legendary 80’s Scottish popsters The Bluebells are back with their brand new record “This Is… The Bluebells”!  The record was recorded live and co-prod ... read more »

Thoughts & Prayers
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Blusterfields
Manufacturer: New Atlas Records
Description:

What does the world need as the USA spirals under fascist overreach and corrupt governance?   An 11 song album of lefty soyboy power pop!!  Channelling their impudent rage into clever ... read more »

In Spite Of Everything
Price: $21.00
Artist: The Boo Radleys
Manufacturer: 1984 Records
Description:

“In Spite Of Everything” is The Boo Radley's third album since they got back together at the start of this decade and their ninth overall.  Continuing on from the comeback albu ... read more »

The Rideout
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Chelsea Curve
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description:

There are few feelings that can beat those first few days of spring, when the weather lures us outside, every day feels like the weekend, and all of life’s stresses and frustrations quickly fade away. The Chelsea ... read more »

Life In Reverse
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Dahlmanns
Manufacturer: FABCOM Records
Description:

Formed in 2010 by the married couple Andre and Line Dahlmann, the Dahlmanns have released several records on labels all around the world and played shows ... read more »

Someday's A Long Time
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Glimmer Stars
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description: The Glimmer Stars’ new album, “Someday’s A Long Time”, is a ... read more »

Under The Radar
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Goldbergs
Manufacturer: Kool Kat
Description: The follow-up to "Hooks, Lines & Sinkers" is here!  And we're quite chuffed to be able to proclaim it a Kool Kat release!   It could very easily be titled "Hooks Vol. 2" as this Beatles-inspired gem's got everything that the previous one had and more!   Solid songs, solid playing, lots of guitar ... read more »

Hooks, Lines & Sinkers
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Goldbergs
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Their 2006 release that got lots of praise!  “This is proof that some of the best music out there remains unsigned talent. The Goldbergs are essen ... read more »

Don't Spoil The Fun
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Goods
Manufacturer: Dandy Boy Records
Description:

Oakland power pop outfit The Goods arrive with their long-awaited full-length, “Don’t Spoil the Fun”.  Recalling the jangle and melodicism of early luminaries like The Byrds and Big Star, with t ... read more »

The Green Hearts
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Green Hearts
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Richmond, VA’s The Green Hearts like to gather around and eat snacks, drink beers and play some loud, sweet, crunchy, hook-filled rock n' roll music. Their shows are much like this, but with more sweat more beer, ... read more »

When Fever Let Me Dream
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Green Pajamas
Manufacturer: Label 51 Records
Description:

 Since 1984, The Green ... read more »

Moonlighting
Price: $11.00
Artist: The Honeymoon Stallions
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

The Honeymoon Stallions’ 2012 debut!  No matter what name Andy Goldberg trades under (Sun Kings, Goldbergs), the results are always the same - Beatle-ish power pop of the highest order!  "The Stallions gallop out of the gate with ... read more »

The Solid and the Hollow
Price: $20.00
Artist: The Junipers
Manufacturer: Cuckoo Records
Description: The “Solid and the Hollow” is the Junipers fifth album.&nbs ... read more »

Knackology: The Zen Recordings
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Knack
Manufacturer: Omnivore Recordings
Description:

Omnivore Recordings reignites its longtime series of Knack collections with “Knackology: The Zen Recordings”, a 19-song collection from the archives of the ... read more »

Look For Your Mind!
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Lemon Twigs
Manufacturer: Captured Tracks Records
Description:

The Lemon Twigs' two previous albums, “A Dream Is All We Know” (2024) and “Everything Harmony” (2023), certainly indicated something of a ground zero in their then five album caree ... read more »

Paraphernalia
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Loons
Manufacturer: UT Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  2004 release.  Mike Stax, bassist for such legendary bands as The Craw ... read more »

My Beautiful Distance
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Numbers
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL - AVAILABLE JUNE 15!  read more »

Luminary
Price: $15.00
Artist: The On and Ons
Manufacturer: JEM Records
Description:

The On and Ons are a Sydney, Australia-based rock/power pop quartet with a string of critically acclaimed releases on read more »

Rococo
Price: $8.00
Artist: The Paparazzi
Manufacturer: Serious Business Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  The Paparazzi is the musical pseudonym of songwriter Erik Paparazzi, who has s ... read more »

Golden Beat Sessions
Price: $10.00
Artist: The Pretty Flowers
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Very cool CD of covers done “Pretty Flowers style”!  On 2019’s “Golden Beat Sessions”, the band tackles Teenage Fanclub’s “Radio”, Neil Young’s “Don’t Cry No Tears”, Warren Zevon’s “Lawyers, Guns and Mo ... read more »

Never Felt Bitter
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Pretty Flowers
Manufacturer: Forge Again Records
Description:

In 2024, The Pretty Flowers’ vocalist/guitarist Noah Green left the cramped apartment in LA’s Koreatown where he had lived and written music for 13 years, relocating to a house in the foothills of Sierra Madre, a ... read more »

No Better Time
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Rallies
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

The Rallies have a knack for writing deliciously infectious power pop tunes, seamlessly not missing a beat and delivering irresistible melodies with hooks that stick like glue. Their music ... read more »

Acknowledge Kindness
Price: $18.00
Artist: The Reds, Pinks & Purples
Manufacturer: Fire Records
Description:

“Acknowledge Kindness” expands The Reds, Pinks And Purples' distinctive brand of emotional pop, music built for the quiet hours and the restless mind.  Evolving naturally from ... read more »

Having Fun With...
Price: $17.00
Artist: The Rockerati
Manufacturer: Corsair Records
Description:

"Having Fun With..." is the second album from British rock'n'rollers The Rockerati.  The clue is in the name... there are musical and lyrical nods and winks to a hos ... read more »

Live At Paradise 1979
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Shirts
Manufacturer: Think Like A Key Records
Description:

Led by then -“Hair” star Annie Golden (later of Orange Is the New Black and Broadway acclaim) - at their electrifying best, touring behind their “Street L ... read more »

Iraqdonalds EP (+ bonus disc)
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Silver Brazilians
Manufacturer: Ten Gurus Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  2008 release. This from their rather witty bio - "The Silver Brazilians emerged from the burgeoning undergro ... read more »

Stupid Grin
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Sun Kings
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Fronted by Andy Goldberg (The Goldbergs/The Honeymoon Stallions), tread more »

Darkening Sky
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Suncharms
Manufacturer: Sunday Records
Description:

Sheffield, UK’s The Suncharms are back with “Darkening Sky”, their third album and first in 3 years.  “They are a great Indie Rock band that touches Dream Pop, Jangle Pop, C86, Shoegaze, 80’s Gui ... read more »

Expected Outcomes
Price: $10.00
Artist: The Well Wishers
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

The 11 new tracks on "Expected Outcomes, the 14th full-length release from The Well Wishers, who’ve been delivering top-shelf pop for 22 years, jump from the speakers with melodic blasts of punchy power ... read more »

For Friends In Faraway Places
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Wellingtons
Manufacturer: Popboomerang Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  read more »

The While
Price: $16.00
Artist: The While
Manufacturer: Rock Indiana Records
Description:

The debut album of Swedish indie rock supergroup The While, consisting of Fredrik Norberg of Popsicle, backed by the members of The Genuine Fakes!  read more »

High Noon Hymns
Price: $20.00
Artist: The Long Ryders
Manufacturer: Cherry Red Records
Description:

“High Noon Hymns” is the followup to their critically-acclaimed 2023 release “September November”.  Long Ryder guitarist/mandolinist Sid Griffin states”'High N ... read more »

Toy Horses
Price: $12.00
Artist: Toy Horses
Manufacturer: Albino Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  Toy Horses are the Welsh stepson/stepfather duo of Adam Franklin and Tom Williams whose music has, as they say, ... read more »

First Impression #2
Price: $21.00
Artist: True Lies
Manufacturer: Beluga Records
Description:

Singer Per Olin is the only current member who has been with True Lies since the beginning (nearly 40 years ago). With their two previous albums, “Hoarse” (2019) and “New World Blue ... read more »

All Hat No Cattle
Price: $14.00
Artist: Turn Turn Turn
Manufacturer: Simon Recording Co.
Description:

On their third album, “All Hat No Cattle,” Turn Turn Turn draws from a deep well of inspiration.  The stories and musical atmosphere of this next-level offerin ... read more »

Uni Boys
Price: $15.00
Artist: Uni Boys
Manufacturer: Curation Records
Description:

Uni Boys waltz back into our lives spinning thundering playful songs full of ideas on their newest hook-filled record that a winner!  The raw power of Uni Boys undeniable pop has marked them for rock'n'roll g ... read more »

Le Beat Bespoke Vol. 11
Price: $20.00
Artist: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Detour Records
Description:

Like its predecessors, “Volume 11”,s track listing is restored and mastered to the highest standard.  The selections are sequenced like a ... read more »