Stephen Malkmus
After Pavement announced they were going on hiatus at the end of 1999, the status of one of America's finest indie rock bands was a mystery for the first half of 2000. It became clearer that summer, however, when it was revealed that both singer/songwriter/guitarists Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg were preparing solo albums. Malkmus was particularly busy during that time, performing new songs with Kim's Bedroom -- a one-off group that also included Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Jim O'Rourke -- that spring in Holland and recording them at studios near...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. Much of Real Emotional Trash, Stephen Malkmus' fourth "solo" LP (this one credited with The Jicks, like his second, Pig Lib), is decidedly low-down and heavy. It could hardly be otherwise with monster drummer Janet Weiss now a full-fledged Jick. Meanwhile, Malkmus the guitar hero is on full display here. "Dragonfly Pie," "Baltimore," and the title track are alchemic combinations of intricate composition and unfettered jam. Malkmus' genius is that he knows exactly when to [ read more ]
LP $24.99
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VINYL FORMAT. "Gardenia" b/w the superior (and exclusive) B-side "Walk Into the Mirror."
7" $8.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Great mixes of this fan fave from Face The Truth, with new versions coming from Emperor Machine, Major Swellings, Hot Chip, and Polmo Polpo.
2x12" $17.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Import version! Second solo album offering from the former Pavement frontman, Stephen Malkmus. Face the Truth unveils a new Stephen Malkmus. His exuberance has given way to bliss, and his performances are more disarming and electrifying than ever. The volatile SM who sang "Water and a Seat" as if he were Muhammad Ali extolling his punch and shuffle is missing. Face the Truth we hear a beseeching, almost quizzical SM who has - to generalize - returned to his first influences. And [ read more ]
LP $30.99
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