Reveal 0448: Dntel - Life is Full of Possibilities

Today we are looking at, Life is Full of Possibilities by Dntel. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP955 in 2011, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has the artist name and album title on the side of a toy ambulance. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the toy ambulance, with exposed gurney.

A double sided insert was included, with a hospital symbol on the front, and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0403: Squarepusher - My Red Hot Car - WAP147

Today we are looking at, My Red Hot Car by Squarepusher. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WAP147 in 2001. 

The cover has the artist name, EP title, tracklist, and a highly contrasted image of the artist. The back is black with the credits in the lower corner.

The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B, with the second track on side B ending in a locked groove and a hidden track contained after the lock.

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Reveal 0373: Dr. Dre - The Chronic

Today we are looking at, The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63000-1 in 2001, for this original 1992 release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with a photo of the artist on an Impala on the front, and the track and album credits on the back.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0372: Explosions In The Sky - Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever

Today we are looking at, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever by Explosions In The Sky. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR34 in 2016, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has an angel, plane, and soldiers. The back contains the sky and sea.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an altered cover image on the front, and the credits on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0202: Snoop Doggy Dogg - Doggystyle

Today we are looking at, Doggystyle by Snoop Doggy Dogg. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63002-1 in 2001, for this original 1993 release.

The cover has this comic drawing, along with the artist name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, along with a photo of the artist.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for the A Side, B Side, C Side, and D Side.

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Reveal 0197: Silencer - Death - Pierce Me

Today we are looking at, Death - Pierce Me by Silencer. Reissued by Autopsy Kitchen Records as catalog number AKR012 in 2008, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has this illustration, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist along with photos of the band members, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

A card is included with lyrics to the titular track on the front, and the hand numbering out of 500 copies repeated on the back.

An insert is included with some artwork on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides Kill, and Yourself.

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Reveal 0085: silver mt. zion memorial orchestra & tra-la-la band - Born Into Trouble As the Sparks Fly Upward

Today we are looking at, Born Into Trouble As the Sparks Fly Upward by the silver mt. zion memorial orchestra & tra-la-la band. Released by Constellation as catalog number cst018-1 in 2004, for this original 2001 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has an image of a bird on a power line. The back has a power line tower, with bird drawing holding a sign that reads "Please Believe.” Opening the gatefold reveals a blockprint of a man giving CPR on the left, with the tracklisting and credits on the right.

This release includes a folded insert with some writing. 

The album is pressed on two black 10” LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0038: Arab Strap - Love Detective

Today we are looking at, the Love Detective maxi-single by Arab Strap. Released by Chemikal Underground as catalog number CHEM049 in 2001. 

The cover replicates the design aesthetic used for movie soundtracks in the 1960’s. The back contains the tracklisting, as well as a moody detective novel style blurb, to set the mood.

The album is pressed on black for sides A and B.

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Reveal 0016: Everything But The Girl - Walking Wounded

Today we are looking at, Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl. Released by Simply Vinyl as catalog number SVLP 321 in 2001 for this original 1996 release. This is the 180 gram limited edition reissue from Simply Vinyl.

The cover has Tracy getting ready with Ben looking on, in the back of a Lincoln. The back mirrors the band name and album title to display from righ to left, a popular style in the late nineties, as well as the tracklisting and grand chandelier. Almost like a mirror ball.

This release contains an insert with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the opposite side. A second promo insert is included that shows the rest of the titles in the 180g reissue series.

The album is pressed on a single 180g LP for sides A and B.

Goodbye....