1. So Runs the World Away, Josh Ritter
2. 21, Adele
3. Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns, John Hiatt
4. Megalithic Symphony, Awolnation
5. Torches, Foster the People
6. The Head and the Heart, The Head and the Heart
7. The Animal Years, Josh Ritter
8. Josh Ritter, Josh Ritter
9. Reflection, Keb’ Mo’
10. To the Yet Unknowing World, Josh Ritter
11. Mission Bell, Amos Lee
12. Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons
13. 19, Adele
14. If Not Now, When?, Incubus
15. The Harrow and the Harvest, Gillian Welch
16. All of You, Colbie Caillat
17. Young Love, Mat Kearney
18. Mariachi El Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx
19. Icky Mettle, Archers of Loaf
20. The Suburbs Deluxe Edition, Arcade Fire
BANG YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE HEADBANGER’S WALL AT THE RX!
Do you like it hard and heavy? Then come to The Record Exchange and visit The Headbanger’s Wall, a listening station devoted to some of today’s best bands pummeling you with raw power and raw emotion.
The Headbanger’s Wall currently features iwrestledabearonce, All Shall Perish, Pestilence, Decapitated, Sleeping Giant, Diamond Plate, Sepultura, Winds of Plague, Trivium and Rhapsody of Fire. Come melt your face with us.
Purchase Headbanger’s Wall titles HERE.
TYPHOON RECORD EXCHANGE IN-STORE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 (2:30 P.M.)
August 4, 2011
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Typhoon will perform live at The Record Exchange (1105 W. Idaho St., Downtown Boise) at 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 12. As always, this Record Exchange in-store performance is free and all ages. Typhoon is performing at Visual Arts Collective later that night (8 p.m.).
ABOUT TYPHOON
Dear Reader,
I once came very close to dying (bug-bite, failed organs), and though my life was spared thanks to modern medicine and a kidney given to me by my father, nonetheless I live with a persisting sense that my time is borrowed. My resolution–what I intend to do with my finite allotment– is to reach some small, yet conclusive understanding of my life in particular and the world in general; an understanding accomplished, in part, through a combination of music and words.
The last record we made, Hunger & Thirst, is a record that purposefully confuses physical sickness with ontological sickness, i.e. that most desires are only symptoms of the desire to be someone else. This new record picks up where we left off, though this time “purposefully confusing” the idea of time as a place. It imagines that my past is a composite of old houses and apartment buildings, that my memories are these little artifacts strewn about, and then there’s me with a single candle, picking up the artifacts one at a time and examining them by the dim light.
Songs as personal as these perhaps ought to be burned or buried rather than be paraded before an audience. But there is something transfigurative in playing music with so many close friends–what starts out as a solemn, solitary attempt is turned into something both communal and cathartic. I think we even have fun at times.
A New Kind of House (the title itself is borrowed from the brilliant poetry of Zach Schomburg) was artfully recorded on location (our house) by repeat-collaborator Paul Laxer; the artwork was beautifully realized by Ricky Delucco, and we have Tender Loving Empire to thank for so tenderly helping us put out a record a second time.
kyle ray morton / 01.11.2011
AT ALIVE AFTER FIVE: TONY FURTADO
This week’s Alive After Five headliner: Tony Furtado
Go Listen Boise local opener: New Transit
ABOUT TONY FURTADO
If you’ve followed Tony Furtado’s prolific music career at all, you won’t be surprised to know that his 15th album, Golden, is loaded with several impressive firsts. For the first time, he has self-produced and penned every track. It is also the first time his own artwork — a sculpture of a two-headed rabbit — has been featured on the cover. However, on what is arguably his most engaging, masterful recording to date, one first marks this album more than any other. After 20 years of recording, touring basically living on the road, it is the first time Furtado has ever recorded an album in the town that he calls home.
Recorded, mixed and co-produced by friend and engineer Rob Stroup at 8-Ball Studio in Portland, Oregon, Golden is the product of Furtado surrounded by the comforts of home, weaving his way through the diverse cultural fabric of a city rich with music, art and talent. In classic Furtado fashion, he explores the hills and valleys of familiar and new musical territory ranging from Americana, Celtic and folk to indie rock and pop. And while his award-winning playing and unforgettable leads are present throughout, it is his vocal presence, diverse arrangements and songwriting that take center stage on Golden.
From the sad horns and heartbreaking wait for “Angelina” to the broken man portrayed in the pedal steel-driven ballad “Man Down,” and poignant, other-worldly ode “Angels We Know,” his relaxed vocal delivery, pointed stories and melodic phrasing bring a powerful authenticity to each song. Combined with masterful production — a swirling undercurrent of unique instrumentation, percussion, and sweet harmonies — Golden is a truly landmark album for Furtado.
Inspiration for the songs and music came from his many experiences around the River City while on hiatus from the road. His weekly residencies at local venues The Woods and The Secret Society provided him an opportunity to broaden his palette and share his tunes with a huge swath of songwriters, including Casey Neill, Jeremy Wilson, Dangermuffin and Kenny White. An online songwriting “club” hosted by Adam Levy, where he was joined by songwriters like Ari Hest, Vienna Teng and Garrison Starr, spawned the rootsy “In the Hollow” and the driving devilry of “Can’t Lie Down.” Even the local art provided inspiration. The infectious instrumental “Portlandia” is classic Furtado and named after a Raymond Kaskey sculpture located above the entrance of a downtown building.
“In the past five years, I’ve really worked my way into the fabric of this town,” said Furtado. “The experiences I’ve had, the talented people I’ve met — it just felt right to make the record here. It was so easy to pop in or out of the studio when I wanted to overdub something or have a friend come in to play on a tune. It allowed for a lot of collaboration and inspiration to be captured from everyday life.”
Many of Furtado’s local compadres added their talents to the Golden sessions — artists like Paul Brainard (pedal steel), Ezra Holbrook (vocals), Jim Brunberg (vocals), Anders Bergstrom (drums), Stephanie Schneiderman (vocals), Scott Law (mandolin), Drew Shoals (drums), Tye North (bass) and Johnny Connolly (accordion) are heard throughout.
An award winning banjo and slide guitar player who has recorded with the likes of Allison Krauss, Kelly Joe Phelps and Jerry Douglas, Tony Furtado has lived primarily on the road for the last two decades. And while he’s resided in many towns, they’ve mostly been temporary spaces. Now this consummate troubadour and indie label darling has finally found a place to call home. And if Golden is any indication of what home can do, we all hope he never leaves.
BUY ARCADE FIRE’S ‘THE SUBURBS’ DELUXE EDITION, GET ENTERED TO WIN ULTRA-RARE AUTOGRAPHED 12-INCH!
You know what’s awesome? Opening the mail at The Record Exchange and discovering we’ve been sent a ridiculously rare autographed Arcade Fire 12-inch to give to one lucky fan.
The 12-inch — the coveted “The Suburbs”/”Month of May” white-label piece released in extremely low quantities back in spring 2010, and autographed to boot — will go to one lucky duck who purchases the deluxe edition of The Suburbs, now available at the RX.
All you gotta do is come in and buy the deluxe-edition CD, then we’ll have you fill out a form with your contact info. Then we’ll randomly draw a winner from the entries.
The deadline to purchase the CD and be entered to win is Thursday, Aug. 11. The winner will be drawn and notified on Friday, Aug. 12.
Also, if you already bought the deluxe-edition CD here at The Record Exchange, bring in your receipt and we’ll enter you in the contest.
Read more on the deluxe edition HERE.