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KRANK 153LP
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2013 repress. "First time vinyl release for this classic Low holiday recording. We would suggest that few bands from an ostensibly 'indie rock' background should release Christmas music, if not out of respect for the holiday or material then at least out of a sense of self-esteem. Low, however, were made for this. Their attention to musical detail combined with the heavenly vocal harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are perfectly attuned to both traditional carols like 'Silent Night' and more contemporary tunes such as 'Blue Christmas.' Christmas contains a selection of seasonal songs, including four originals by the band, mostly recorded at Low's 20ยบ Below studio in Duluth, MN. 'If You Were Born Today' and 'Blue Christmas' were released as a 7" single in 1997 on the English Wurlitzer Jukebox label, while 'Taking Down The Tree' is taken from a 1998 compilation of live recordings issued by the Dutch VPRO radio station."
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KRANK 052LP
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2023 repress, originally released 2002. Double LP version, gatefold sleeve, all analog production. "Trust was recorded with Tom Herbert at 3rd Ear Studios in Minneapolis, and mixed in London by Tchad Blake (Latin Playboys, Lisa Germano, Pearl Jam). Guest vocals are contributed by Gerry Beckley of 70s soft-rock giants America on 'It's In The Drugs' and 'La La La Song'. Marc Gartman plays banjo on 'It's In The Drugs.' Blake's presence is immediately apparent with the bells, whistling and echoing drums on '(That's How You Sing) Amazing Grace.' Trust is the most assertive and expansive Low album yet, and loaded with meaningful sonic details. This record grazes you with a brick then knocks you over with a feather."
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KRANK 052CD
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"Trust was recorded with Tom Herbert at 3rd Ear Studios in Minneapolis, and mixed in London by Tchad Blake (Latin Playboys, Lisa Germano, Pearl Jam). Guest vocals are contributed by Gerry Beckley of 70s soft-rock giants America on 'It's In The Drugs' and 'La La La Song'. Marc Gartman plays banjo on 'It's In The Drugs.' Blake's presence is immediately apparent with the bells, whistling and echoing drums on '(That's How You Sing) Amazing Grace.' Trust is the most assertive and expansive Low album yet, and loaded with meaningful sonic details. This record grazes you with a brick then knocks you over with a feather."
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KRANK 046LP
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2023 repress; double vinyl version in a gatefold sleeve. All analog production (AAA). Two extra tracks on the vinyl version. "The trio have succeeded in topping Secret Name -- Things We Lost In The Fire has songs that are lush ('In Metal') and songs that are naked ('Whitetail') and adds a layer of fuzz and distortion ('Dinosaur Act'). Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker's voices remain at the center of Low's music, Zak Sally's bass anchors the whole with carefully-placed pauses, making every second count. After five albums, Low have moved beyond tags like 'slowcore,' pace is not nearly as important now as placement."
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KRANK 046CD
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"It's the new Low album, what more do you need to know? The trio have succeeded in topping Secret Name, Things We Lost In The Fire has songs that are lush ('In Metal') and songs that are naked ('Whitetail') and adds a layer of fuzz and distortion ('Dinosaur Act'). Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker's voices remain at the center of Low's music, Zak Sally's bass anchors the whole with carefully placed pauses making every second count. After five albums Low have moved beyond tags like 'slowcore', pace is not nearly as important now as placement."
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KRANK XMAS
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"Christmas contains a selection of seasonal songs, including four originals by the band, recorded at Low's 20 Degrees Below studio in Duluth, MN. We suggest that few bands from an ostensibly indie rock background should release Christmas music, if not out of respect for the holiday or material, then at least out of a sense of self-esteem. Low, however, were made for this. Their attention to musical detail and the lovely voices of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are perfectly attuned to both traditional carols like 'Silent Night' and more contemporary tunes like 'Blue Christmas'. Now there's a recording you can pull out to pre-empt another dose of Bing Crosby."
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KRANK 035LP
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2016 repress. All-analog processed 150 gram vinyl. Features 2 tracks not found on the CD. "Perhaps it is best to describe Low's approach as essentialism -- allowing each musical gesture to make maximum impact. This is their fifth studio album and first for Kranky. Low remains tied to the simple grace of the voices Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Instrumentally, they have stretched out, but each song continues to be based on deceptively simple patterns of voice, bass, guitar and skeletal percussion."
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KRANK 035CD
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"Perhaps it is best to describe Low's approach as essentialism -- allowing each musical gesture to make maximum impact. This is their fifth studio album and first for Kranky. Low remains tied to the simple grace of the voices Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Instrumentally they have stretched out, but each song continues to be based on deceptively simple patterns of voice, bass, guitar and skeletal percussion."
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KRANK 021CD
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New 36 minute six song EP from this trio from Duluth, MN. Three previous albums have been released on Vernon Yard, as well as a split single with the Dirty Three. "The careful unveiling of melody has always been Low's forte, with the new album the group adds the transformative factor that the blurring and merging of an eight track tape deck brings to the recording process. Low have retained the patient song craft, the riveting vocal interplay...and the relaxed pace that allows songs to stretch themselves out. Keyboard drone, throbbing drum patterns and waves of bass feedback are new flavors added to the mix, giving Songs For A Dead Pilot a subtle, experimental fee."
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KRANK 021LP
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2011 repress on vinyl, originally released in 1997. "The careful unveiling of melody has always been Low's forte, with this album the group adds the transformative factor that the blurring and merging of an eight-track tape deck brings to the recording process. Low have retained the patient song craft, the riveting vocal interplay... and the relaxed pace that allows songs to stretch themselves out. Keyboard drone, throbbing drum patterns and waves of bass feedback are new flavors added to the mix, giving Songs For A Dead Pilot a subtle, experimental feel."
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