The Fiery Furnaces
Restless sonic chameleons the Fiery Furnaces revolve around the brother and sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, whose prickly childhood relationship and musical family set the stage for their playful, unpredictable music. The Friedbergers' grandmother was a musician and choir director at a Greek Orthodox church near the family's home in Oak Park, IL; their mother, who had a penchant for Gilbert & Sullivan, played piano and guitar and sang; and throughout school, Matthew played standup bass. While the Friedbergers weren't the closest of siblings gro...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. This triple LP live album features 51 tracks spanning the band's entire catalog and was recorded over the past three years of constant touring. Vinyl is limited to 2,000 copies and is housed in a custom-made old style tip-on gatefold jacket with a pasted-in flap that holds the third LP. Also includes download coupon.
3xLP $23.99
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VINYL FORMAT. This Brooklyn group is led by Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger, who claim to be brother and sister. Unlike the White Stripes, who also say they're siblings, these two seem to be telling the truth, and they have the nonchalant stage demeanor to prove it. They generally ignore each other, the way only a brother and sister would. The album coheres around an unusual indie-rock instrument: the piano. There are angular ballads and off-kilter punk rants, and Ms. Friedberger delivers her lyrics with ti [ read more ]
LP $13.99
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VINYL FORMAT. #17 Seller of 2005! After the success of 2005's critically acclaimed Blueberry Boat, these two are out to take over the world. While touring with bands like Wilco, Franz Ferdinand, The Shins, and The Hidden Cameras some how they managed put together 10 new tracks. And Here it is 10 new & unreleased tracks from one of the biggest indie success stories of 2004, The Fiery Furnaces. "Single Again is a fab slab of catchiness that combines a great storyline with jaunty synth squelches and cho [ read more ]
LP $13.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The End Is Near is a limited edition 12" EP. Fans and critics alike have long been waiting for the Friedbergers to make their "simple" record, as it's always been clear they had a knack for the infectious melodies and great arrangements that classic pop requires. The title track, a catchy, melancholic pop song, kicks off the single, instantly giving tantalizing affirmation that the new album, I'm Going Away, is set to be the most exciting, accomplished and consequently accessible [ read more ]
12" $10.99
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