i'm trying not to fidget as much but..
my santee is the same.. probably just at work though
N&G Secret Santa 2022
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i'm trying not to fidget as much but..
my santee is the same.. probably just at work though
Wowee zowee, Hemotep. Thank you for this super special package!
As you pointed out in your letter, I am a huge R.E.M./Michael Stipe fan and quasi-completionist as a collector (I have a ton of live bootlegs, International pressings, singles, remixes, etc, on vinyl). And I, in deed, completely missed out on this 12” during my hiatus from collecting over the last 2 years. Tracking down odd releases like this was one of the funnest parts of collecting when I had the time to devote to it. Thanks for bringing that sense memory of collecting fun and excitement back to me!
And I really appreciate the Hiatus K record and signed poster. I have always heard the name but never listened. I plan to spin it tonight!
For real, I was shouting my inner monologue of excitement at my wife while I opened the package and saw what you had picked out for me. It was a few moments before I fully awoke from my blissful fugue state to hear myself explaining the new Michael Stipe bioplastic single to the back of her head in a different room while she was working at her desk. Lol.
I hope you have a great holiday! Thank you for being a fantastic Santa for me this year!
Hemotep
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I'm so happy to hear you like it! When I saw all the REM in your collection I hoped this would be a good pick. Happy holidays!
tonythegamer
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After the Rasta goodness from yesterday, I now get another absolute helping of 
with L’Orange’s Ordinary Man. Thanks Santa!
with L’Orange’s Ordinary Man. Thanks Santa!
scotthilk
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After the Rasta goodness from yesterday, I now get another absolute helping of
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Wow! Has anyone ever posted about this album on the forum?
fat package has arrived. as is my tradition, i will not open this until the holiday, as it gives me something to unwrap and spin on christmas. thank you to my santa, i hope you don't mind waiting for a haul post.
it's in a vmp shipping box, and i haven't seen one of those in a looooong while. my first thought before i saw it had holiday imagery was, 'what did i order two years ago that is just now showing up?'
it's in a vmp shipping box, and i haven't seen one of those in a looooong while. my first thought before i saw it had holiday imagery was, 'what did i order two years ago that is just now showing up?'
Selaws
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I've had quite a hectic week of moving back into our home after 3 months of intensive building work so haven't had chance to open any post BUT I happened to see what looks like a package from Santa in my parcel cupboard!
Very exciting and once we unpack this weekend I will open it up and see!
Very exciting and once we unpack this weekend I will open it up and see!
Mtcvinyl
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Waiting on one more record to arrive (hopefully today) and then My Santee’s gift will be on its way!
tonythegamer
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BazookaTooth
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Mystery HHV parcel just arrived 
THEEDADROCK.BLOG
Santa Extraordinaire
It's Bandcamp Friday! Great way to stuff your Santee's stocking while helping out your favorite artists 
scotthilk
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@tonythegamer , assuming you didn't deep sleuth, this is what I was referring to - - #6!
ALBUMS THAT DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT, BUT YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO:
1) Albert Hammond Jr. - Yours To Keep (2006)
Why it could have been AotM The debut solo album by AHJr. (The Strokes' guitarist/backing vocalist) takes the familiar styles I love from The Strokes' first few albums and regurgitates them in AHJr.'s own toned-down style and voice. The Strokes are undoubtedly one of my favorite bands. Sean Lennon hangs out on this album for a few tracks.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Bright Young Thing
2) Steel Pulse - Earth Crisis (1984)
Why it could have been AotM: Roots-reggae-gone-wild. Steel Pulse (England) took Bob Marley’s songs of freedom and added another dimension by adding horns, synthesizers, and modern social commentary. The silky smooth delivery of verses and catchy choruses (and fat basslines) are worthy of further refection as we confront today’s challenges. One of my go-to reggae albums.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Roller Skates
3) Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder (2007)
Why it could have been AotM: The leaders (and co-founders) of the Elephant Six collective made one of my all-time favorited albums (ok, top 15 at least). Inspired by the likes of ELO, Queen, The Beach Boys and psych pop, this album hits all the right spots. Apples' science infatuation and retro-fetishism translates to prodigious amounts of studio experimentation, and New Magnetic Wonder certainly aims to have the best of both worlds. The Elephant Six Collective is without question one of my favorite collectives of like-minded musicians, and Apples represents that sound in its truest form.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Same Old Drag
4) Death From Above 1979 - The Physical World (2014)
Why it could have been AotM: DFA1979 introduced me to a musical genre I fell in love with, and this album perfected it. Pop hooks over fuzzy bass, driving dance beats, and creative storytelling. I traveled to ATX to see these guys at Fun, Fun, Fun Fest when they reunited and it was one of my favorite shows ever. I'm guessing I have exercised to this album more than any other album, and I highly suggest it. High energy all around!
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Crystal Ball
5) Dispatch - Bang Bang (1997)
Why it could have been AotM: This album feels like a "Best Of" compilation to me, as it consists of all my favorite Dispatch songs. My duo covers basically this entire album - a collection of indie-roots-pop-rock songs that pull my summertime heart strings. Light hearted and fun. Looking for an easy listen? Look no further.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Railway
6) L'Orange - The Ordinary Man (2017)
Why it could have been AotM: Known for his early 20th century inspired style and stripped down jazz influence, L'Orange is one of my favorite new beatmasters. This album is mostly instrumental, but there are vocal features from underground legends like Del The Funky Homosapien. Although dark in tone, the album is reliably playful and absurd, taking a shadowy story and combining it with polished production and funky ass beats. For fans of Madlib, RJD2, Deltron 3030, DJ Shadow, Guru and other like-minded producers.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Blame the Author
(This thread just capped me at 5 pieces of embedded media, so please click the links to take you to the album on Spotify from here on out)
7) NOFX - The Decline (1999)
Why it could have been AotM: NOFX's 18+ minute punk rock masterpiece was the album (EP, technically) that turned me on to music, and inspired me to play bass. Before this album, I listened to the Ace Ventura 2 soundtrack on cassette and too much Jimmy Buffett (still do) in my Dad's car. One of my all-time favorites right here, and always socially relevant.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: The Decline (hah!)
8) Electric Light Orchestra - Time (1981)
Why it could have been AotM: This album was very close to being my pick. I am a big fan of concept albums, and this one tells a story about a man from the 1980s who is taken to the year 2095, where he is confronted by the dichotomy between technological advancement and a longing for past romance. I was a fan of ELO long before I discovered this album, and once I found it, I haven't stopped listening regularly since.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Yours Truly, 2095
9) Rebelution - Bright Side Of Life (2009)
Why it could have been ROTM: I've probably listened to Rebelution more than any other band in the last 5 years. They are my quinnessential road trip / vacation / beach / hang out band. If you like the Sublime sound, this is in that same ballpark - plus horns and keys. This is the band's second album, which incorporates more rock influence than their later, more polished/produced work. The band doesn't deviate much from their signature style throughout records, but they are consistent and dedicated to their reggae-rock sound. Eric Rachmany [singer] has a special way of delivering his lyrics, and I hope you give them a shot!
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: Outta Control
10) Scarface - The Diary (1994)
Why it could have been ROTM: Finally, some rap! This one hits hard. Scarface's flow on this album is rivaled by few, and the accompanying beats don't lie. "By 1994, Scarface was in a position to capitalize off of his momentum while also asking his existing audience to grow with him. His work with the Geto Boys was often steeped in a dark vulnerability. Scarface battled with depression his whole life, even attempting suicide in his youth. While his first two solo efforts had glimpses of this, both albums felt more like a collection of the best songs he could make at the time, without any thought of single narrative structure. The Diary set out to be different. First, the sonic landscape changed. Though The Diary was only made a year out from his last album, the sound of rap was shifting rapidly in the early ’90s. Sample laws had come into play, cracking down on the uses of other people’s music in rap songs, and forcing producers to figure out new tactics after skating on lax rules through the late ’80s and the first two years of the ’90s. Additionally, Dr. Dre and Death Row Records had cemented their sound with the releases of The Chronic and Doggystyle, introducing a more laid back instrumentation, crafted with live, in-studio musicians re-creating sounds that might have otherwise been lifted from soul and funk samples, like James Brown or Motown records. The first two Scarface albums were frantic, sample-heavy, and brilliant, but a shift in tone was needed. At only 24, Scarface was building towards the rapper he wanted to be for an entire career. His anger, paranoia, and obsession with unraveling a life lost is a common thread throughout his work, but on The Diary, he made the themes palpable and heavy" (I got this from Pitchfork, who gave the record a 9.3). This album is one of the few to receive a perfect rating from both The Source Magazine and XXL.
Listen to this song, and if you love it - stream the album. If you hate it, skip the album and move on: No Tears
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Happy to be your Santa! I hope you enjoy these - two top tier albums of mine that were in your wantlist! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Memo
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To my Santee,
I have the perfect combo of albums that I want you to have, but they’re mostly sold out everywhere. I hate to do this because I love shopping local, but only place that has them is Amazon. So you’ll be getting one within a few days and the other will be closer to Christmas.
I have the perfect combo of albums that I want you to have, but they’re mostly sold out everywhere. I hate to do this because I love shopping local, but only place that has them is Amazon. So you’ll be getting one within a few days and the other will be closer to Christmas.
wokeupnew
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This must be from Santa because I didn’t order it!! thank you Santa!! 
thank you Santa!! 
ayayrawn
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Santee, you're gift's order is in, and should be with you next week! It's just one album, BUT it's a great, essential one from your wishlist!
Fleetwood-Matt
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Santee I have your records, but I lack the mailers to send them lol. I asked the owner of my local shop for some and he said he will get them for me today, and he forgot lol. He promised that I’ll get em tomorrow so I’ll send your package out tomorrow!
Selaws
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One hell of a great album!!
why do i have the suspicion its me and i know the exact record it could be
it doesn't happen to involve a dude wearing a fish mask does it?
ayayrawn
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It's not you, unfortunately, Dukey haha
Now I know what to send you if I do end up getting you sometime, though!
eh it was fun to guess... i just made the assumption because of trout mask replica being on my list and being a hard to get album for a good whileIt's not you, unfortunately, Dukey haha
Now I know what to send you if I do end up getting you sometime, though!