Grabbed these yesterday, partially to fill holes in my collection, and because they ruuuule.
7"
Tranzmitors- Bigger Houses, Broken Homes
I'm just going to put it out there that Tranzmitors are the best current Canadian band bar-none and also the best band on Deranged Records. Awesome power-pop that no other band can hold hold a candle to right now. And this single is no different. Both sides have short but perfectly crafted pop-songs. I need to see this band before they disappear, too bad they're on the other coast. Listen to this band and then want to tear out your brain a week later when the songs are still stuck in there. Do it.
12"s
Mind Eraser- Cave
I've been trying to track down a copy of this forever, I missed out on it when it first came out and everyone I asked about wasn't willing to part with their copy, but I finally lucked out. I'm not generally into this sorta thing, but when I am into it, I dig it biiiiiiiigtime. Cave is Mind Eraser's debut LP, and in my opinion it's one of their best. Great tunes, with riffs that make it hard for me to make it through without skipping the record thanks to the desk moshing that occurs. Also, it's a perfect length, considering I have the attention span of a fly when it comes to this sorta music. Not too long, but long enough.
Matrix Etching: They'll tell you black is really white.../ The moon is just the sun at night
Left For Dead/Acrid- Hacked to Pieces (Split)
Two southern Ontario bands that were unfortunately before my time, I was stoked to be able to grab this as well. For two reasons- 1)Left for Dead 2)It's shaped like a fucking buzzsaw, what more can I ask for? Too bad that I can't get into Acrid at all, I've tried before with the Sea of Shit LP, but it just ain't happening. At the risk of sounding ignorant, that band just sounds too metal for my sensitive ears. I'm totally fine with just playing that A-side of the this ripper over and over again though, it's that good.
Joy Division- Unknown Pleasures
Not going to give this a full review because if you don't have an opinion on Joy Division by now you need to get off the internet and pick up a record or something. (Or get on it and download them). This is a great repress on vinyl that weighs a ton, awesome!
Matrix Etching:This is the way
RVIVR- RVIVR
Matt Canino of Latterman/Shorebirds fame pulls of yet another amazing band with this new Olympia powerhouse of posi. Great song writing, great lyrics and great vocals between Matt and his partner in guitar/voice Erica, I have a huge softspot for bands with dual male/female vocalists, and this record is a good explanation as to why. This will probably be getting numerous plays throughout the summer, lotta awesome "Whoaaa" parts to sing along to cruising in my car. Almost wants me to cut off my sleeves/pantlegs and grow out my hair. Allllllllllllmost.
Matrix Etching: Future man/That's what I said
Wayfarer- Our Fathers
It rules being able to see a band go from playing their very first show, and then building up to the release of an LP. Southern Ontario band Wayfarer are one of those bands. Great Hot Water Music-esque punk with a really light country tinge thanks to guitar player Steve Sloane's catchy leads. Really well done, I feel like if Neil Young was younger and had a thicker voice, he might have ended up in a band like this. Way(farer) to go!
PS. If you play this record on 45, it sounds like that Coheed and Cambria band, good stuff.
Also, I got a package in the mail today, but that will have to wait until next time, TOO MANY RECORDS.
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