This month's theme: White Elephant. Every December the SNMC gathers for a White Elephant gift exchange. We each arrive with a Christmas-wrapped record. After a few cold ones, we draw numbers from a reindeer stocking to see what order those mystery prizes will be unwrapped. It's always a blast to see what will be unveiled and then later played. Happy Holidays to you all and thanks for hanging out with us!
BRET HELM
The Pogues - Rum Sodomy & the Lash
Rhino Records | 2015; Originally released in 1985
Who was your gifter?:
Myself - LOL. My number came up last and I was left with my own record. So it's always a good idea to buy a good album that's not already in your collection!
Why was this record purchased?:
We just finished our Best Albums of 1985 feature, so this one was fresh on the mind
Standout Track:
Dirty Old Town
Describe this album in one sentence:
Debauchery
Will you keep it in your collection?
Totally!
SARAH QUARRIE
Catherine Wheel - Chrome
Music On Vinyl | 2017 Limited Edition of 1500 on silver vinyl; Originally released in 1993
Who was your gifter?:
Jaymz
Why was this record purchased?:
'Got 3 of mine stolen and was the last one, but it was calling my name since the beginning' - Jaymz
(Editor's note: Yeah, we're confused too)
Standout Track:
Crank
Describe this album in one sentence:
A layered and breathy aggressive 90s shoegaze masterpiece
Will you keep it in your collection?
Absolutely. I was first to pick, I would've cried if someone stole it from me
BRENT BERG
Little Dragon - Nabuma Rubberband
UMG | 2014
Who was your gifter?:
Jesse Claus
Why was this record purchased?:
'Who doesn't like Little Dragon!!!' - Jesse Claus
Standout Track:
Klapp Klapp
Describe this album in one sentence:
MMXXOXXO
(Editor's note: Neat)
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yes
DREAM POP JESSE
The Afghan Whigs - Congregation
Sub Pop | 2017 reissue on red vinyl; Originally released in 1992
Who was your gifter?:
Brent
Why was this record purchased?:
'I knew it would be loved' - Brent
Standout Track:
Tonight
Describe this album in one sentence:
Early 90s college indie rock good
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yes, been wanting it
ROBERT LURIE
Father John Misty - Pure Comedy
Sub Pop | 2017
Who was your gifter?:
Jonathan
Why was this record purchased?:
'The record felt right' - Jonathan
Standout Track:
Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before the Revolution
Describe this album in one sentence:
Illegitimate child of Elton John and Sartre
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yes
JONATHAN SALISBURY
Mono - You Are There
Temporary Residence Limited | 2006
Who was your gifter?:
Kate
Why was this record purchased?:
'Didn't. James (Jaymz) picked it and he didn't do a good job of representing me. Haha' - Kate
Standout Track:
The Flames Beyond the Cold Mountain
Describe this album in one sentence:
Cold and epic
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yes, I like this album
KATE FULTON-TODD
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - It's a Holiday Soul Party
Daptone | 2016 Barnes Noble Exclusive on Translucent Green Vinyl with Bonus 7" single; Originally released in 2015
Who was your gifter?:
Sarah
Why was this record purchased?:
'The spirit of Sharon Jones lives on in these soulful jams; a fresh festive album to be celebrated and shared' - Sarah
Standout Track:
Please Come Home for Christmas
Describe this album in one sentence:
I think the album title captures it... It's a Holiday Soul Party!
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yas!!!
JAYMZ TODD
Sleep - Vol. 1
Tupelo Recording Company | 2014; Originally released in 1991
Who was your gifter?:
Robert 'Rawdawg' Lurie
Why was this record purchased?:
'Because, Sleep' - Robert 'Rawdawg' Lurie
Standout Track:
The Suffering
Describe this album in one sentence:
Buttercup
Will you keep it in your collection?
Yes. Always & forever
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as always a great selection , still miss the video though
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