Needles & Grooves AOTM /// Vol. 20 - February 2021 /// Birds of Chicago - Love in Wartime

[Lee Newman]

Btw, anyone know what’s up with @Waitressboy . They haven’t been on for a bit.

 

[dhodo]

First album I have sent my wife to check out in a long while that she has played more than once! Quite an accomplishment, thanks!

 

[panino]

Got my copy earlier this week (photo will follow) and had my first listen this morning.
Great choice @Lee Newman !
It got a general thumbs up from all members of the family which is a rarity!

 

[WhiteDahlias]

It's been a few months since I've been able to follow one of these threads, but I picked this up and I'm spinning it for the first time now, loving it so far! Great choice!

 

[scotthilk]

I’m really enjoying this. Great pick!

 

[Turbo]

Got it a few days ago and it's now on. Nice sexy french spoken word bits in the second track!

 

[Jan]

This arrived today and the whole family loved it

 

[Lee Newman]

 

[Lee Newman]

Outside Child [SIGNED Exclusive Yellow]

On her first solo album, Outside Child, Allison shares the harrowing story of her abusive childhood in a deeply moving, unforgettable song-cycle of courage, empathy, hope and love. This debut solo album from founding member of the acclaimed groups Our Native Daughters (with Rhiannon Giddens...

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[Joe Mac]

And a nice orange vinyl on bandcamp



Hoping for a nice press that’s a decent press over here coming soon!

 

[Lee Newman]

First single:

 

[Lee Newman]

Tee shirts and test pressings and bundles on her artist site at fantasy:

Allison Russell

Shop Allison Russell Limited Edition Vinyl, CD's, Apparel and Merch at the Official Fantasy Recordings Store.

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[Twentytwo]

First single:

 

[Lee Newman]

Hey @Poly-Rythmo and @Skalap :
Sunny War - Simple Syrup

 

[Lee Newman]

Also, WOW - not only does it easily fit what Birds of Chicago is doing but there’s a Joni Mitchell vibe and shades of Jethro Tull. LOVE IT!

 

[Skalap]

Also, WOW - not only does it easily fit what Birds of Chicago is doing but there’s a Joni Mitchell vibe and shades of Jethro Tull. LOVE IT!

Will have to give this record a listen. Thanks for the tag.

 

[Colonel_Angus]

So the clues are Cousin Itt (x3), Blank Label (Spindle), Green Plus Sign, Uncle Sam, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton), and a heart.

Did I miss one?

 

[Lee Newman]

So the clues are Cousin Itt (x3), Blank Label (Spindle), Green Plus Sign, Uncle Sam, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton), and a heart.

Did I miss one?

Nope.

 

[HuddieLedbetter]

I've absolutely loved this record. It has just been one that has kept giving -- thanks so much @Lee Newman

 

[Lee Newman]

Feels like I have waited a year for this: