Reveal 0454: Ahab - The Giant

Today we are looking at, The Giant by Ahab. Released by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR 426 LP in 2012.

This marks their third full length release. The cover has the band name, album title, and a giant ocean scene. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, with illustrations, for each song.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0442: Radiohead - KID A

Today we are looking at, KID A by Radiohead. Reissued by Capitol Records as catalog number 734352775316 in 2012, for this original year 2000 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title above a digital mountain landscape. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a digital manipulation of a hand drawn scene.

Two printed inner sleeves are included in this release with artwork on the front and back of the first, and artwork on the front with the credits on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on two black 10" records for sides Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

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Reveal 0437: Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Today we are looking at, Fragrant World by Yeasayer. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC240 in 2012.

The cover has a swirling image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a hand, and mouth.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album and track credits on the front and an image on the back of the first. And the track and album credits on the front and an image on the back of the second.

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

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Reveal 0417: Mono - You Are There

Today we are looking at, You Are There by Mono. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 98 in 2012, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has a snowy forest scene. The back shows a woman, underneath the moon.

A booklet is included, with a drawing on the front, illustrations, 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 0348: Brendon Small's Galaktikon

Today we are looking at, Brendon Small's Galaktikon by Brendon Small. Released by BS Records as catalog number BSR001-1 in 2012.

The cover has the album title, and this fictional sci-fi illustration. The back contains the tracklist and movie style credits.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album title on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0329: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

Today we are looking at, 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST051-1 in 2012, for this original 2008 compact disc release. 

The cover has the album title and tracklist, within a border. The back contains a cutout which reveals the design on the insert underneath. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the band name. 

The included insert has a stormy cloud on one side, and photos of the band performing on the other side. 

A booklet is included with the lyrics, and credits for the album.

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

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Reveal 0312: Xiu Xiu - Always

Today we are looking at, Always by Xiu Xiu. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-236 in 2012. 

The cover has a photo of a Xiu Xiu tattoo, along with a Xiu Xiu stamp. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

A folded poster is included with various Xiu Xiu tribute tattoo photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0308: Solbrud - Solbrud

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled relelase by Solbrud. Reissued by Vendetta Records as catalog number Vendetta 156 in 2018, for this original 2012 release. 

The cover has the band logo, amidst the trees. The back contains the tracklist.

A folded poster is included with a nature photograph on the front.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics and credits on the front, and back. The album is pressed on translucent blue, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0194: SSION - Bent

Today we are looking at, Bent by SSION. Released by Dovecote Records as catalog number DCR0055 in 2012.

The cover has a portrait of the artist. The back contains the tracklist, along with the artist name and album title. Opening the gatefold reveals some artwork.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with a colorful message on the front, and the credits and additional illustration on the back.

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

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Reveal 0139: TR/ST - TRST

Today we are looking at, TRST by TR/ST. Released by Arts & Crafts as catalog number A&C068 in 2012. 

This marks their first full length release. The cover has this photograph. The back contains another photo. Opening the gatefold reveals a photo of the artist playing live.

This release includes a one-sided card stock insert with the tracklisting, and credits for the album.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0078: Ahab - The Call of the Wretched Sea

Today we are looking at, The Call of the Wretched Sea by Ahab. Reissued by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR 198 LP in 2012, for this original 2006 release. This is the second edition of this album, limited to 300 copies

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has an image of Moby Dick, among the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting and album credits. Inside the gatefold, the lyrics for each track are shown around images of the band. Also included are messages of thanks from the band, and a clarification for those who were unaware, “Ahab plays nautik funeral doom exclusively!”

The album is pressed on two sea green and black marbled LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0075: Dan Deacon - America

Today we are looking at, America by Dan Deacon. Released by Domino as catalog number DNO319 in 2012. 

The cover has a flowering landscape image, below the artist name, album title, and tracklisting. The back contains another majestic landscape shot, along with the credits for the guest musicians.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with a flag image on the front, and the lyrics and credits for the album on the back. The album is pressed on one black LP for sides A and B.

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Reveal 0052: Chelsea Wolfe ‎- Ἀποκάλυψις

Today we are looking at, Ἀποκάλυψις by Chelsea Wolfe. Released by Pendu Sound Recordings as catalog number PSR-0045 in 2012 for this original 2011 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

The cover has this image of the artist, sans eyes. The back has a pseudo-mirrored image of Chelsea with differing eyes.

This release includes an insert with the lyrics for the album on the front, and the credits on the back, with art sketches included on both sides.

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

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Reveal 0018: Lebanon Hanover - Why Not Just Be Solo

Today we are looking at, Why Not Just Be Solo by Lebanon Hanover. Released by Fabrika Records as catalog number FP007-2 in 2017, for this original 2012 release.

This marks the debut full length release for the duo. The cover has an image of the two framed in the center, with the band name and album title above. The back contains the tracklisting and credits for the album.

This release includes an insert with the lyrics for the side A tracks on the front, along with an image of the band enjoying an ice cream on a hot summer day. While the back contains the lyrics for the side B tracks, along with the duo enjoying the beach on a lovely summer’s day.

The album is pressed on one black LP. While the sides are not labeled, they do use an inverted color scheme on the labels to differentiate between sides A and B.

Goodbye....