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For Love Of Things Invisible
 
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Price: $12.00
Artist: Ramirez Exposure
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
 
 
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RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  After collaborating with North American singer-songwriter Marc Jonson on the impressive two-volume collection “Turning On The Century Vol. 1” (2022) and “Vol. 2” (2023) - both on the Kool Kat label - Víctor Ramirez returns with “For Love Of Things Invisible”.  On this release, his themes and obsessions resurface with renewed strength.  The list of musicians contributing to this work has expanded to include Bart Davenport, Erica Shafer (who toured with Weyes Blood), David T. Ginzo (Tuya), Alfonso Luna (Josh Rouse, Micah P. Hinson, The Excitements), and, of course, Marc Jonson.  The album opens with the title track where Víctor describes the song's origins.  Inspired by a poetry collection by Ray Bradbury, he reflects on the theme of nature and individualism in the spirit of Thoreau and Emerson.  He explains, “Invisible things represent nature and our unseen connection to it, which unlocks an inner strength that can lead to a ‘perfect life’ - though that notion is ultimately an illusion.”   “I Don’t Get It” offers a playful exploration of innocence, featuring an upbeat, ultra-pop sound reminiscent of The Choir and The Hollies.  On “Long Way To Go,” a melodic composition driven by a steady drumbeat, Víctor contemplates the imbalances in love that arise from different life stages.  “I was influenced by Beigbeder’s novel ‘Love Lasts Three Years’ while writing it.”  ‘Beneath The Sun’ evokes the warm embrace of summer, capturing the essence of wandering through a sunlit forest.  Here he reflects, “I have written endless gibberish on pages that do not accept ink,” highlighting the theme of the ineffable. The album includes two covers by Marc Jonson: “Ended” and “Love Radiates Around,” both melancholic ballads about loneliness and enduring love.  “Love Radiates Around” was popularized by The Roches in the mid-80’s and has also been covered by Euro Childs (Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci).  Album closer “What’s Tonight On Utopia TV?”, an evocative instrumental track that recalls Mark Hollis of Talk Talk, immersing listeners in a folkloric tribal dance, characterized by polyphonic percussion and melodic unity. There’s no choreography here, just a celebration of freedom of movement.  Indeed, the microcosm of Ramírez Exposure is more vibrant than ever.  GREAT!!          

 
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 »

Another World. Another Life. Another Time.
Price: $16.00
Artist: Captain Wilberforce
Manufacturer: Blue Tuxedo Records
Description:

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a power pop fan in possession of a good record collection, must be in want of the latest Captain W ... read more »

Songs For A Fallow Land
Price: $18.00
Artist: Cleaners From Venus
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Recording on a four track in a bedroom in shameful poverty that began in early 1985, “Songs For A Fallow Land” emerged later that tumultuous year. In England it was a time when the government were mak ... read more »

In The Golden Autumn
Price: $18.00
Artist: Cleaners From Venus
Description:

“In The Golden Autumn” originally surfaced in autumn of 1983 as a cassette, having been recorded during the sunny summer of that year. Like its predecessor “Midnight Cleaners”, it was made on a Tascam 144 four-tra ... read more »

See You In The Sunshine
Price: $6.00
Artist: Dave Dill
Manufacturer: self-released
Description: While still having a sound that is very much "today", Dave's fourth, truly solo (he plays all of the instruments), effort from 2005 owes a lot to the influences of The Beatles and Brian Wilson. Overflowing with guitars, tasty keyboards and wonderful harmonies! "His knack for that Lennon-esque innate quality to write catch ... read more »

Psychology
Price: $11.00
Artist: Drool Brothers
Manufacturer: Barfing Glitter Records
Description:

The Drool Brothers are a Los Angeles born and bred rock combo that use fuzz guitars, metalflaked bongos, analog Casio keyboards and sarcasm to tell ... read more »

Live On Fire At The Agora 1976
Price: $17.00
Artist: Dwight Twilley Band
Manufacturer: Iconoclassic Records
Description:

“Live On Fire At The Agora 1976” captures the Dwight Twilley Band at the peak of its onstage powers.  Twilley, partner Phil Seymour, lead guitarist Bill Pitcoc ... read more »

Bland Ambition
Price: $12.00
Artist: Glowbox
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

“Bland Ambition”, Glowbox’s fourth album includes the final recordings by the longtime lineup of Kevin Drinan, Jim McGroddy, Mike Fiore, and ... read more »

Green Circles
Price: $14.00
Artist: Green Circles
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  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 »

Never Leaving California
Price: $10.00
Artist: Greg Ieronimo
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  The followup to “Bipolar Love” is a stone cold corker!  “Ieronimo’s so ... read more »

Under The Rock
Price: $14.00
Artist: Jim Basnight
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  Jim Basnight started r ... read more »

New Bondi Hippies
Price: $10.00
Artist: Jimmy Haber
Manufacturer: Bad Sun Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  Jimmy Haber was a founding member of the 80’s Punk band Degenerates and, in ... read more »

Joy Acid Pact
Price: $10.00
Artist: Jimmy Haber
Manufacturer: Bad Sun Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  WOW!!!  Certainly no sophomore slump here for Jimmy, whose second solo ... read more »

Sunny, I Was Wrong
Price: $17.00
Artist: Joe Pernice
Manufacturer: New West Records
Description:

Joe Pernice has been catching songs for thirty years now, first with the alt-country legends Scud Mountain Boys and then with the indie-pop mainstays Pernice Brothers.  In both ... read more »

Got Good (if you get it) (2CD)
Price: $15.00
Artist: Kansas City Jammers
Manufacturer: Lion Productions
Description:

The "Got Good (if you get it)" album has long been a favorite of psychedelic collectors and those in the know — the Acid Archives entry, for example, is full of compliments for the band’s "strong ... read more »

Cool Ways
Price: $12.00
Artist: Kevin K and The Hollywood Stars
Manufacturer: RankOutsider Records
Description:

Beginning his career in the early 80's, this is Kevin's (who resembles Stiv Bators) 16th release! Hey, we're not perfect, we miss 'em once in a while - including this one from 2008!  And let it be known th ... read more »

It's Time To Lose My Mind.
Price: $10.00
Artist: Kevin McAdams
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!!  The 2007 solo outing from the drummer of the band Elefant!  "Upbeat melodies, driving rhythms, and tongue-i ... read more »

Wormslayer
Price: $15.00
Artist: Kula Shaker
Manufacturer: Strange F.O.L.K. Records
Description:

The album art for “Worms ... read more »

Uncommon Side Effects
Price: $14.00
Artist: Marc Valentine
Manufacturer: Wicked Cool Records
Description:

Marc Valentine is a Norwich-based British singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his high-energy, hook-driven power-pop sound.  The former frontman of cult favorites Last Great Dreamers, Marc’ ... 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 »

Borrowed Time
Price: $14.00
Artist: Mod Lang
Manufacturer: Just Add Water Records
Description:

Following America's recent resurgence of 1970’s jangly guitar combined with power pop, as exemplified by acts such as 2nd Grade, The Lemon Twigs, Cut Worms, and The Sunshine Dreamers, Detroit-based quartet Mod Lan ... read more »

Solo...ish
Price: $15.00
Artist: Nick Piunti
Manufacturer: JEM Records
Description:

Nick Piunti is a "Power Pop Troubadour."  Known for his powerful melodies and everyman lyrics, he has left Th read more »

Eccentric
Price: $14.00
Artist: Quinn Hawkins
Manufacturer: Kool Kat Musik
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL - AVAILABLE APRIL 24!  read more »

Written By Ronnie D’Addario
Price: $16.00
Artist: Ronnie D'Addario
Manufacturer: Omnivore Records
Description:

A 13 track collection of songs written by the father of Brian & Michael D'Addario (The Lemon Twigs), performed by Ronnie, The Lemon Twigs, Todd Rundgren, Mac De ... read more »

Cantarell
Price: $10.00
Artist: Secret Dakota Ring
Manufacturer: Serious Business Records
Description: LIMITED STOCK!!  Very cool 2008 solo project from OK GO guitarist Andy Ross! "Ross' solo work as Secret Dakota Ring - he writes pretty much everything, producer/drummer Travis Harrison is a near-regular constant as well, among other guest musicians (including Josh Kaufman of ... read more »

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

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL - AVAILABLE APRIL 10!  Due to popular demand, this ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #174
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig! Magazine - Issue #174
Manufacturer: Shindig Magazine
Description:

The Sorrows are this issue’s cover stars: The beat/R&B heroes’ jo ... read more »

Every Little Word (2CD)
Price: $28.00
Artist: Slim Dunlap
Manufacturer: Curation Records
Description:

Slim Dunlap's two obscure yet adored mid-90's solo albums "The Old New Me" (highly regarded as a gritty, roots-rock gem, often described as a “Stonesy,” Keith Richards-esque effort with charmingly art ... read more »

Softjaw
Price: $12.00
Artist: Softjaw
Manufacturer: Dandy Boy Records
Description:

Softjaw burst onto the international power pop scene in 2024 with a couple of digital singles that laid the groundwork for an impressive self-titled EP.  Songwriters, Tanner Duffy and Dustin Lovel ... read more »

Speedtwinn
Price: $13.00
Artist: Speedtwinn
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description:

Get to know Speedtwinn as they saddle up to the bar with their self titled, audiophile release of rebel rousing, heart-worn, Alt-Country, Rock n' Roll from the city of angels...  LA Alternative ... read more »

Survival As A Kind Of Triumph
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Ash & The Oak
Manufacturer: Country Mile Records
Description:

The third release from The Ash and The Oak, the name under which songwriter Simon Leighfield releases his music. Starting as a guitar/drums/melodica three piece, the singer continues to collaborate with other musicians to hel ... 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 Black Hand Gang + bonus disc
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Black Hand Hand Gang
Manufacturer: Killahertz Records
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  2009 release.  Like their hometown of Glasgow, The Black Hand Gang com ... read more »

The Singles Collection (2CD)
Price: $22.00
Artist: The Boys
Manufacturer: Captain Oi Records
Description:

The Boys are an English read more »

Goodies
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Cool Whips
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  2015 release.  The Cool Whips’ songs are tightly composed, full of novel chords, strategically placed organ stab, high harmonies and guitar ... read more »

Confess
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Cynz
Manufacturer: JEM Records
Description:

Fresh from the great performance of “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” on “JEM Records Celebrates David Bowie”, comes “Confess” taking off where the purge of “Little Miss Lost” 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 »

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 »

Here We Are (2CD)
Price: $20.00
Artist: The Gypsy Moths
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description:

“Here We Are” is a double-album release of Bosstown, Mersey-beat inspired jangle pop and pub rock.  A 25 track masterpiece with deluxe album art.  The jangle-pop and pub rock quintet’s ambi ... read more »

Teenage Radio
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Hellflowers
Manufacturer: Rum Bar Records
Description: Formed in 2015 in Los Angeles by Christina and Matt Eskew, ... 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 »

Bona Fide
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Honeymoon
Manufacturer: self-released
Description:

Andy Goldberg is back!  After releasing CDs as The Sun Kings and The Goldbergs, he returns with “Bona Fide”, the second Honeymoon Stallions record, and first since 2012’s “Moonlighting”.  read more »

Completely Necessary: Anthology 1978-1982 (2CD)
Price: $27.00
Artist: The Necessaries
Manufacturer: Omnivore Records
Description:

"The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explained Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview.  "We just ... 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 »

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 »

Radio DDR
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Sharp Pins
Manufacturer: K Records
Description:

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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 »

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 »

Two Track Mind
Price: $11.00
Artist: Todd Herfindal
Manufacturer: Single Recordings
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!  read more »

Faith In Us
Price: $19.00
Artist: Tony Poole
Manufacturer: Aurora Records
Description:

“Faith In Us” is Tony Poole’s first official solo album.  “From his early days in 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 »

Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #71
Price: $12.00
Artist: Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #71
Manufacturer: Ugly Things
Description:

DUE SOON!  Iggy Pop is on the cover with an expansive, mind-blowi ... 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 »

Safe In My Garden: American Pop In The Shadows 1967-1972
Price: $17.00
Artist: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ace Records
Description:

Peace and love in late 60’s America did not come without parallel feelings of fear and confusion about the social situation - specifically about Vietnam. ... read more »

The Gaiety Records Story Vol. 2
Price: $13.00
Artist: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacemaker Records
Description:

A second collection of rare singles from the label that produced the cream of the mid-60’s crop of Canadian garage, punk, and psychedelic music! The Gaiety roster was rich in talent (the 49th Parallel ... read more »

The Gaiety Records Story Vol. 1
Price: $13.00
Artist: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Pacemaker Records
Description:

A Canadian "Nuggets" compilation, drawn from the vaults of terrific indie label Gaiety Records, a label which featured many obscure, good bands in searc ... read more »