Reveal 0418: Kelly Lee Owens - Inner Song

Today we are looking at, Inner Song by Kelly Lee Owens. Released by Smalltown Supersound as catalog number STS372 in 2020. 

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

A single sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the final side containing an etching of spinning shapes.

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Reveal 0394: Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Today we are looking at, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place by Explosions In The Sky. Reissued by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 61 in 2011, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band name, and the album title repeated across the front. The back contains the tracklist mixed into the same album title scribblings.

Two printed slipcases are included with the correspondence information and lush forest on the first, and the credits and burning forest on the second.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the labels writing out, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Listening, Because You Are Breathing. The final side contains etchings of birds, and the label statement in a different order, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Breathing, Because You Are Listening.

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Reveal 0379: Big Star - Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters

Today we are looking at, Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters by Big Star. Released by Omnivore Records as catalog number OVLP-212 in 2017.

The cover has a label with the band name and compilation title. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D, with etchings taking the empty space left over on the final side which includes only a single track.

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Reveal 0341: Pyrolatrous - Teneral

Today we are looking at, Teneral by Pyrolatrous. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number relic95 in 2018.

The cover has this black and white illustration. The back contains the band logo, album name, and tracklist.

An insert is included with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the other.

The album is pressed on two records, the first is blue with white splatter for sides A, and B. The second is maroon with white splatter for side C, with an etching contained on the final side.

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Reveal 0206: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band - Horses In The Sky

Today we are looking at, Horses In The Sky by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band. Released by Constellation as catalog number cst033-1 in 2005. 

The cover has a bird, along with the band initials in the corners, and a quote. The back contains this design.

This release includes a 10” silkscreened insert, with artwork on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back.

Also included is a booklet, with additional artwork.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides 1, 2, and 3, with an etching included on the fourth side.

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Reveal 0177: PowerPCMe - Endless Summer

Today we are looking at, Endless Summer by PowerPCMe. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number VMOGL-004 in 2018. This is the club edition of this release, limited to 100 copies.

The cover has has this space age illustration, along with the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist around a heavily processed landscape photo. Opening the gatefold reveals a photograph of a home studio.

This release includes an insert with photos for each track, and a thank you note on the back.

The album is pressed on blue for sides A and B, with a hologram contained in the center of side A, which illustrates as the record spins.

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Reveal 0147: Blue Jean Committee - Catalina Breeze

Today we are looking at, Catalina Breeze by Blue Jean Committee. Released by Drag City as catalog number DC645 in 2015. 

The cover has an image of the fictitious band members, among the band name and album title. The back contains the track list, credits, and an image of a dandelion.

The album is pressed on black, single sided on side A, with a dandelion etching on side B.

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Reveal 0088: Do Make Say Think - Stubborn Persistent Illusions

Today we are looking at, Stubborn Persistent Illusions by Do Make Say Think. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST120 in 2017. 

This marks their ninth full length release, and first after an eight year hiatus. The cover has a drawing of land animals and birds flying towards a ship. The back contains woodland creatures in the woods. Opening the gatefold reveals the full image on the outside, while the inside of the gatefold contains drawings on the left and right sides.

This release contains two inserts, the first has the tracklisting on the front, and a message from the band with thanks and the credits on the back. The second insert is a folded poster of the outer gatefold image.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves with artwork on the front and back. The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides A, B, and C, with the final side containing only bird etchings around the rim.

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Reveal 0062: Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You

Today we are looking at the Music Sounds Better With You single by Stardust. Remastered by Because Music as catalog number BEC5543668 in 2019, for this original 1998 release. This is the 20th anniversary reissue of this single.

The cover is printed on glossy stock, with the bsand name, single title, and star border in gold. The back contains only the star border.

The single is pressed on one black 12”, with the titular single on side A, and a roulette wheel etching on side B.

Goodbye....