U.S. Maple's debut album is nothing short of stunning, combining angular guitar attacks, odd skronks, jazzy tones, and a generally deconstructive approach to music into a sound of unparalleled idiosyncrasy. The record's finest moments come when the slanted attack and fractured composition converge to simulate something approaching a conventional song ("Letter to ZZ Top," with lyrics like "Give my bones to Billy Gibbons," pretty much rules out any notion of normality). Between these off-kilter constru...   [ read more ]

CD $16.13

Take four cubes from the fridge: Icy Al and Mark (formerly of SHORTY) and chilly Pat and Todd (ex-MERCURY PLAYERS). Now watch as the room's temperature molests each into four separate & individual messes. Mmmm-hmm good. Ice-cube colored vinyl & gamey packaging that plays by your rules.

7" $6.99

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THIS ITEM IS A PRE-ORDER. WE EXPECT IT TO SHIP ON OR BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 24TH RELEASE DATE. VINYL FORMAT. Debut project from Chicago noise pioneers: Miracle Condition reconciles the dissonant abrasiveness of U.S. Maple with sublime, spacey grooves, subdued vocal harmonies and swirling sounds. Limited edition LP from Mark Shippy (U.S. Maple, Marnie Stern) Pat Samson (U.S. Maple) and Matt Carson.

LP $12.99

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