Recommendations from The End of All Music
Allegra Krieger “Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine” (Double Double Whammy)
Our Record of the Month Club pick for September! Allegra’s music is full of strong narratives, and story-like songs. It’s not folk music, but its roots seem to be in folk stylings. Her voice draws you in, makes you listen… It’s like reading a great book with your ears.
Neil Young Archival Releases: “Early Daze” and “Archives Vol. III”
Neil’s vault is jam packed with killer stuff, and luckily Neil seems open to letting us hear all of it. The Neil Young Archives has been releasing records at a steady clip for years now, and we’ve yet to tire of them. The two latest titles cover the very early days of Crazy Horse in the studio, while “Archives Vol. III” covers Neil’s prolific period from 1976-1987. Keep ’em coming!
MJ Lenderman “Manning Fireworks” (ANTI-)
Lenderman’s first album on major label, ANTI- Records, is one of his best yet. His songs recall Drag City artists–Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and David Berman’s Silver Jews. There’s a literary quality to the songs, and the guitar is delightfully sloppy and twangy while also being deadly precise. Lenderman fits right in with the grit lit of Larry Brown and Barry Hannah.
Grateful Dead “Duke ’78” vinyl box set
The Grateful Dead continues its spelunking of live shows from the massive Dead vault. The latest release is a full-show from Duke University recorded in 1978. The mid-to-late 1970’s is some of the best live Dead there is, and this box set is no exception. The packaging is beautiful too, making this an excellent holiday gift. Also, 1978 is the same year the Grateful Dead would play in Jackson, MS at the Memorial Coliseum… were you there?!
WEEZER Blue Album (30th Anniversary Edition)
We’ve been pulling on sweater threads for 30 years now, and we’re still not tired of it! Weezer’s debut album dropped in 1994 and took the world over. Now, 30 years later, the album is still making waves… We’re goin’ surfin’ with the new reissue pressed on splatter vinyl and available only at independent record shops like The End of All Music. Out November 1st.
