Reveal 0496: Thee More Shallows - Dad Jams

Today we are looking at, Dad Jams by Thee More Shallows. Released by Monotreme Records as catalog number MONO-172VNL in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a cosmic tie. The back contains the tracklist, band members, thank you notes, and a cosmic coffee mug.

The album is pressed on 180g white, limited to 200 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0487: Mitch Murder - Then Again

Today we are looking at, Then Again by Mitch Murder. Released by Mad Decent as catalog number MAD515V in 2021.

The cover has the artist name and album title over an idyllic Japanese city scene. The back contains the tracklist and credits, over a Japanese city skyline.

This release included an OBI strip with information about this release on the front and back.

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

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Reveal 0484: James Blake - Friends That Break Your Heart

Today we are looking at, Friends That Break Your Heart by James Blake. Released by Republic Records as catalog number B0034212-01 in 2021. 

The cover has an image of a man drowning, and an embossing of the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist embossed in the cover.

This release includes an insert with a glossy copy of the album artwork 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 0482: Takako Mamiya - Love Trip

Today we are looking at, Love Trip by Takako Mamiya. Reissued by Kitty Records as catalog number PROT-7123/4 in 2021, for this original 1982 release. This is the Japanese pressing of this release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist, on chair. The back contains the tracklist, credits, gold foil numbering, and chair. Opening the gatefold reveals another photo of the artist, and the track credits and lyrics.

This release includes a single sided OBI strip, with information about this release on the front.

Also included in this release is a single sided insert, with information regarding the reissue of this release, noting the popularity on YouTube as a driving factor for the reissue.

The album is pressed on two black 180g records, spinning at 45RPM, for sides 1, kitty, 2, kitty, 3, kitty, and 4, kitty.

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Reveal 0481: Nortfalke - Seefonktjúenderee

Today we are looking at, Seefonktjúenderee by Nortfalke. Released by Dunkelheit Produktionen as catalog number DP122LP in 2021.

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

This release includes a poster, with another photo of the artist.

Also included is a double sided insert, with a tree on the front, and a photograph and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g Seashore, blue and green merge, limited to 100 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0476: 湯米 = Tommie – 懷斯波 = Wiseau Wave 1 / 懷斯波2 = Wiseau Wave 2

Today we are looking at, Wiseau Wave 1 and Wiseau Wave 2 by Tommie. Released by VILL4IN as catalog number APRIL-001 in 2021. This is the compilation combining these two releases originally from 2017 and 2020.

The cover has the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 1. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 2.

This release included a single sided OBI strip with information for the label on the front.

Also included with this release was a VILL4IN trading card, with holographic printing on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g opaque red, limited to 200 copies, for sides Wiseau Wave 1, and Wiseau Wave 2.

Also available was a reel-to-reel version, limited to 30, which I also purchased for some reason.

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Reveal 0469: FM Skyline - Illuminations

Today we are looking at, Illuminations by FM Skyline. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 137P in 2021. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and marble mansion. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. A Bad Bitch Adam Kane trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on spectre marble, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0463: Low - Hey What

Today we are looking at, Hey What by Low. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1435 in 2021. 

The cover has a textured pattern on the front and back. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist and credits. The album was encased in plastic shrink wrap with the band name on a sticker on the front, seen here.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with a block print image on the front, and a solid red back.

The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0461: Beach Fossils - The Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads

Today we are looking at, The Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads by Beach Fossils. Released by Bayonet Records as catalog number BR-043 in 2021.

The cover has the band name, album title, and a photograph. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert was included with the credits on the front and a download code on the back, not pictured here.

The album is pressed on transparent deep sea blue for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0453: Windows 96 - Magic Peaks

Today we are looking at, Magic Peaks by Windows 96. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 139P in 2021. 

The cover has a '96' below a pattern, and 64-bit landscape. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and mountain sides.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a Kawaii Adam Kane trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on green with black splatter, limited to 750 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0449: Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1

Today we are looking at, Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1. Unofficially released as catalog number ECCO1 in 2021, for this original 2010 release. 

The cover has the album title and video game inspired artwork. The back contains the tracklist and information about the release, with a dolphin.

A double sided insert was included with an article from Sputnik Music from 2014 on the front, and an article from Sputnik Music from 2016 on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0441: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell

Today we are looking at, Engine of Hell by Emma Ruth Rundle. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH255 in 2021. 

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

A folded booklet was included that includes the lyrics on the inside and back.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another mirror image of the artist on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back along with the credits.

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

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Reveal 0392: DMX Krew - We Are DMX

Today we are looking at, We Are DMX by DMX Krew. Reissued by Cold Blow as catalog number BLOW06 in 2021, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photos of the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics. 

The album is pressed on two clear records, spinning at 45RPM and limited to 100 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0387: Runners Club 95 - Live at Pad Chennington's Block Party

Today we are looking at, Live at Pad Chennington's Block Party by Runners Club 95. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF097 in 2021. 

The cover has a VHS mashup image of the artists. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

The album is pressed on blue and orange cornetto, limited to 150 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0371: Lingua Ignota - Sinner Get Ready

Today we are looking at, Sinner Get Ready by Lingua Ignota. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH253 in 2021. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and a bejeweled photo. The back has the tracklist and a smoking shed. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits and smoke in the woods.

An insert is included with the track lyrics and credits on the front and back.

The album is pressed on two transparent red records, limited to 1,000 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0363: Clairo - Sling

Today we are looking at, Sling by Clairo. Released by Republic Records as catalog number B0033912-01 in 2021.

The cover has a photo of the artist, with puppers. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, credits, and photo of the artist with co-producer. Opening the gatefold reveals two photos looking out, from the inside of a lakehouse.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the track credits and photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0361: Serpentwithfeet - Deacon

Today we are looking at, Deacon by Serpentwithfeet. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC396 in 2021.

The cover has a photo of the artist, with man. The back contains the album title, artist name, tracklist, and another photo. Opening the gatefold reveals two additional photos.

A folded insert is included with the track credits on the front, and back.

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

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Reveal 0352: Vaperror - Acid Arcadia

Today we are looking at, Acid Arcadia by Vaperror. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 131P in 2021, for this original 2016 release. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and CG graphics. The back contains the tracklist.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, an FM Skyline trading card was included with this release.

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

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Reveal 0349: Portal - Hagbulbia

Today we are looking at, Hagbulbia by Portal. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-257LP in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this devilish design. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics along with these victorian images.

A printed inner sleeve is included, although not used, with this paranormal image on the front, and the credits on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0347: Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space

Today we are looking at, Sweep It Into Space by Dinosaur Jr. Released by JAGJAGUWAR as catalog number JAG366LP in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this 1930 painting by Andy Hope. The back contains the tracklist.

A single sided insert is included with the credits.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

Goodbye....