We are back with a new edition of Saturday Night Music Club! The SNMC started up as an idea I had years ago - to recapture the feeling of being a kid and getting together with your friends in the basement to listen and discuss music. Over the last few years we've re-capped our monthly get-togethers with a video feature. For the time being, we are replacing the video aspect of the SNMC with a blog feature, where each member of the club will briefly discuss their record. A track from each album (when available) is collected in an ongoing SNMC Spotify playlist at the bottom of this post. So please listen in and enjoy the tunes along with us.
This month's theme: The Group Dig. The SNMC met up for our 4th Annual Group Dig - visiting two Phoenix record stores that have been around for decades - Tracks in Wax & Stinkweeds. Cars were abruptly shifted into park as people (Jesse) dashed through the doors to have the first look in the 'New Arrivals' bin. Records were fought over, tears were shed and dollars were spent (a lot of dollars - Jaymz *cough*). And of course - good times were had. Let's take a look at which record everyone selected from their stack to play for The Club!
For Against - Echelons
Independent Project Records | 1987
Favorite Song:
Forget Who You Are
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
I've been on the hunt for a vinyl copy of this gem for a long time. Got a nice little adrenaline boost when I discovered it lurking in the 'F' section
Describe this album in one sentence:
Shimmering UK-influenced post-punk / early shoegazery from Nebraska USA
Where did you get it?:
Tracks in Wax
How long have you been shopping there?:
Since the early 90s when my brother and I were on the hunt for Jane's Addiction / Bauhaus / Joy Division rarities
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
Probably around 40-50 gems
!!! - s/t
Gold Standard Laboratories | 2000
Favorite Song:
Intensify
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
A fan since I first heard them back in 2000. I've had the album on CD and worn that sucker out. Found on wax at a price that made life worth it
Describe this album in one sentence:
Booty shakin', toe tappin' goodness
Where did you get it?:
Tracks in Wax
How long have you been shopping there?:
5 times / no more than that :)
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
12
Buck D.D. Black - Mississippi Bluze Mass
Greene Bottle Records | 1973
Favorite Song:
Only a Fool
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
The cover caught my eye and when I saw that it had a horn section I knew I had to buy it
Describe this album in one sentence:
I'm The Reverend Psychedelic Sunset
Where did you get it?:
Tracks in Wax
How long have you been shopping there?:
A couple years
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
Probably 20
Wax Idols - Discipline & Desire
Slumberland | 2013
Favorite Song:
When It Happens
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
I collect Slumberland artists. I basically want every Slumberland release. Mike Schulman is awesome
Describe this album in one sentence:
Noisy, shoegazy bliss that screams, 'I am a Slumberland record!'
Where did you get it?:
Stinkweeds
How long have you been shopping there?:
Since 1991
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
Probably over 600-700
The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow
Rare Earth | 1969; Originally released on Columbia / EMI | 1968
Favorite Song:
Bracelets of Fingers
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
Needed this for a while
Describe this album in one sentence:
Essential
Where did you get it?:
Tracks in Wax
How long have you been shopping there?:
One year
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
25
Golden Rules - Golden Ticket
Lex Records | 2015
Favorite Song:
It's Over
Why did you add this record to your collection?:
Technically, it's Jaymz's record, but I found it unopened and decided to listen - and I liked it!
Describe this album in one sentence:
Eclectic mix of hip hop, funk and electronic
Where did you get it?:
Stinkweeds
How long have you been shopping there?:
Since 1999
How many records/CDs/tapes have you gotten there over the years?:
Jaymz has bought thousands
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