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CARE 711EP
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Gary War has produced a highly-considered body of work that's mostly been described as otherworldly, intergalactic, acid-drenched, warped, deranged, often apocalyptic but mostly dystopian, as music journalists try to decipher his original aesthetic. Arguably amongst his best work, this double A-side release of "Zontag" and "Don't Go Out" (Sacred Bones Records, 2009) demonstrates the continually-evolving and dense language of War's damaged viewpoint, developed since his debut album New Raytheonport (SHDWPLY Records, 2008, reissued by Care In The Community, 2013).
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Gary War first surfaced in the original line-up of Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, alongside disco madman John Maus. Lo-fi legend has it that the basis of New Raytheonport was penned overnight when the band were left to fulfill tour dates, as best they could, after Pink was refused entry to the UK. Remastered to the satisfaction of the artist, debut album Newraytheonport is perhaps War's most accessible, successfully reimagining '60s psychedelia to progressive rock. But while a cover of "Eye in the Sky" arguably supplants the Alan Parsons Project original, the last track "Edge of Mess" reveals the nascent "incredibly eccentric vision" (The Wire) for which War is now recognized. A murky blend of '60s garage rock, synth-pop, shoegaze and psychedelia -- has a buzzy listlessness, the swamping of it all in reverb and whatever the noun is that comes from "phased-out" making it all seem choked, claustrophobic and airless. It's a funny sort of neo-psychedelia: not colorful but grey, dark, dank. It's incredibly lo-fi, as shackled to the ramshackle as early Ariel Pink. He sounds at war with pop -- why, we have no idea -- but the results are worth hearing. Released on 180 gram vinyl with a perforated acid tab sheet reconfigured as a record sleeve. Limited stock, one per customer.
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It's been nearly two years since we've heard new music from Gary War and Spectrum Spools are excited to announce the release of his inevitable breakthrough Jared's Lot. Through the years we have heard the developments from the D.I.Y. psychedelia of New Raytheonport to the more current electronic acid-prog tracks we heard from Horribles Parade and the most recent Police Water EP. Jared's Lot brings the years of laboring and hard work full circle, with every facet of the project dialed into perfection. These tight and intelligently arranged pieces are the most concise and mind-blowing set of songs presented yet and we're sure you'll have a hard time taking this off your turntable. The album kicks off with the incredibly anthemic "Thousand Yard Stare," which asserts immediately that the album is very different than previous efforts, crafted with hindsight in mind and glowing with ambition. We can hear the melancholy voice of a man lost in the cosmos with nothing to lose going for broke, it's all or nothing. Tracks like "Superlifer" and "Pleading for Annihilation" contain such a powerful energy and pack such a wallop, that you won't possibly be able to stand still. There is a great juxtaposition however, with songs like "Advancements in Disgust" and "World After" experimenting with new styles of pop/rock structure and incorporation of odd rhythm and melody. Gary has a masterful control of his machines, and you can tell that countless hours were spent making sure that the vision came direct and absolutely pure, from his mind to the record you will hold in your hands. Even though we have a more synthetic-based set of tracks, it's apparent that these transmissions are messages that are based in our reality, evoking a boundless range of emotions throughout. The hectic fidelity of Gary War's previous recordings has morphed into a unique production style which rewards with its rich tone and multi-layered tiers of sound and melody. We are witnessing a huge leap forward in both sound and vision, respectively. Meanwhile, the alienated code hardly discernible to the listener and clever pop structure remains, and in top form, making this album a warmly received gift to the Spectrum Spools catalog. "Fear that man who has nothing to lose." Mastered by James Plotkin and cut at Dubplates and Mastering.
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LP version. It's been nearly two years since we've heard new music from Gary War and Spectrum Spools are excited to announce the release of his inevitable breakthrough Jared's Lot. Through the years we have heard the developments from the D.I.Y. psychedelia of New Raytheonport to the more current electronic acid-prog tracks we heard from Horribles Parade and the most recent Police Water EP. Jared's Lot brings the years of laboring and hard work full circle, with every facet of the project dialed into perfection. These tight and intelligently arranged pieces are the most concise and mind-blowing set of songs presented yet and we're sure you'll have a hard time taking this off your turntable. The album kicks off with the incredibly anthemic "Thousand Yard Stare," which asserts immediately that the album is very different than previous efforts, crafted with hindsight in mind and glowing with ambition. We can hear the melancholy voice of a man lost in the cosmos with nothing to lose going for broke, it's all or nothing. Tracks like "Superlifer" and "Pleading for Annihilation" contain such a powerful energy and pack such a wallop, that you won't possibly be able to stand still. There is a great juxtaposition however, with songs like "Advancements in Disgust" and "World After" experimenting with new styles of pop/rock structure and incorporation of odd rhythm and melody. Gary has a masterful control of his machines, and you can tell that countless hours were spent making sure that the vision came direct and absolutely pure, from his mind to the record you will hold in your hands. Even though we have a more synthetic-based set of tracks, it's apparent that these transmissions are messages that are based in our reality, evoking a boundless range of emotions throughout. The hectic fidelity of Gary War's previous recordings has morphed into a unique production style which rewards with its rich tone and multi-layered tiers of sound and melody. We are witnessing a huge leap forward in both sound and vision, respectively. Meanwhile, the alienated code hardly discernible to the listener and clever pop structure remains, and in top form, making this album a warmly received gift to the Spectrum Spools catalog. "Fear that man who has nothing to lose." Mastered by James Plotkin and cut at Dubplates and Mastering.
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