Fostered by his extraordinary albums and high-profile tour support with Death Cab For Cutie, Spoon, Beulah, and The Dismemberment Plan, critical acclaim of Vanderslice as one of the best songwriters in indie rock continues to intensify. His fourth album is a masterwork that promises to bring his sonic vision to a much wider audience. Hailed as "a perfect pop album," it's full of bleak, heartbreaking lyrics and elegant, haunting songs. [ read more ]

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Vanderslice's fifth solo album contains 14 tracks built on short stories efficient and evocative enough to be reminiscent of top-tier fiction writers, and sonically gorgeous enough that the casual fan can go several listens without noticing the lyrics. In addition to several delicate, dead-on autobiographical songs, "Pixel Revolt" is full of John's trademark fictional narrators: a soldier in "Plymouth Rock" who develops second thoughts about the liberation as he lies bleeding; the anti-government militant w   [ read more ]

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'Too Much Time' is a perfect pop song and the unquestioned centerpiece of John Vanderslice's finest record to date, Romanian Names. A true single, 'Too Much Time' is now being released as a limited edition 7'. It was hailed as NPR's Song of the Day, whose critics called Romanian Names 'his best record yet.' The single features the infectious exclusive B-side 'Moon Rocks,' a song that fits neatly alongside the flawless Romanian Names.

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San Francisco songsmith-wonder JOHN VANDERSLICE returns with his third album of subtly orchestral pop sounds -- he calls it his best yet. Twelve ambitious tracks loaded with smart arrangements, sharp lyrics, and a dazzling sense of atmosphere. Features guest appearances from Ben Gibbard (DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE), Bill Swan (BEULAH), Kori Gardner (MATES OF STATE), Jim Eno (SPOON), and others; John also collaborated in the writing of two of the songs with John Darnielle of the MOUNTAIN GOATS. Sweet.

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Vanderslice recorded this album in the midst of anguishing legal limbo after a visa application for his French girlfriend was rejected by US immigration. The album takes its title from a reference to the "Green Zone" in Iraq, but its themes are broad. "John Vanderslice is starting to look like the most consistently engaging singer and songwriter - and maybe even live performer - on indie rockdom's current landscape" - Washington Post.[ read more ]

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This solo CD from former MK Ultra singer-guitarist John Vanderslice boasts one of the best album titles this year. It's also an inventive gem that ranges easily from the synthesizer-infused layers of "Confusion Boats" to the spare voice-and-piano musings of "Gruesome Details" without breaking a sweat. Ambient backgrounds blend with tidy spates of guitar distortion and sly, smart choruses, imbuing even the notorious "Bill Gates Must Die'' with a sense of purpose that matches its playful chutzpah. "Mass Suici   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. "Too Much Time" is a perfect pop song and the unquestioned centerpiece of John Vanderslice's finest record to date, Romanian Names. A true single, "Too Much Time" is now being released as a limited edition 7". It was hailed as NPR's Song of the Day, whose critics called Romanian Names "his best record yet." The single features the infectious exclusive B-side "Moon Rocks," a song that fits neatly alongside the flawless Romanian Names.

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VINYL FORMAT. His best record to date contains twelve songs representing a career-defining moment; a pitch-perfect collection written and recorded with the utmost care and attention. A symphony of sounds both subtle and lush.

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13 songs of polar madness, isolation, and melting ice caps. Recorded by John Croslin (Spoon, Guided By Voices) and Scott Solter (Tarentel, Court and Spark). Features members of Beulah, For Stars, and Oranger.

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His best record to date contains twelve songs representing a career-defining moment; a pitch-perfect collection written and recorded with the utmost care and attention. A symphony of sounds both subtle and lush.

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This is a 21" x 17.5" poster for the May 30 John Vanderslice show. It is a five color, hand-printed letterpress poster printed on a 90 year old clamshell press. The type is printed from all vintage wood and metal type. Ornamentation was printed from paper doilies that were glued five high, varnished and then mounted to be type high. Hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 63.

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