Here comes some news from somewhere between Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
To be a little less fuzzy, let's say that it's sort of Michigan news. Yeah, you got me, Already Dead Tapes & Records just spammed once again one of my numerous mailboxes. Please note that the use of the canned-meat word in the previous sentence is ironic.
September 19-21 : : Kalamazoo : : Michigan...
I cannot promise I'll have the time to get a plane license, buy an used Spirit Of Saint Louis, turn it back to life as I did for my walkman® recently, cross the ocean, land in Kalamazoo just in time for the 3rd family reunion of the label and take a trip to the air zoo then go to Mexico, load a full load of Thai weed, dive bomb it to Marin County on my way back, take a little rest in Antarctica and go back home on time for Thanksgiving. But anyway, this is true, the event is planed, dya got a calendar ? Throw it to dustbin and use a tattoo artist.
And now for somehow awesome completely different somethin'...
"The element of mystery has that enchanting possibility to leave one to wonder. Afterwards, the hope is for there to be a continuance in the search. Ichtyor Tides runs deep with mystery and plunges through the fuzz, whirs, and drones – all singing in a strange and unified chorus. Like an odd phenomena, “Eever Schemes” still binds the laconic song to the menial noise. It is albums like these that present the strong metaphors to the strange musical sounds of the modern mystery."-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
Hand Constructed Transparent Slip Case
Edition of 40
C60
AD062 - Ian Shaw & David Shrigley ‘Awesome’
Edition of 40
C60
AD062 - Ian Shaw & David Shrigley ‘Awesome’
"A short but notable album, “Awesome” is the collaboration of Iain Shaw and the renowned artist, David Shrigley, as they ride along the tides of a simple, minimalistic sound. The songs drive into and explore a few interpretations of some common definitions. Through cute yet thought-provoking pictorial stories, the two present themselves as comfortable in their making of art and music. While Shrigley narrates thoughts through spoken-word tracks, Iain Shaw amiably sings over his acoustic guitar. Having a goodwill and friendly qualities, the new release can bring an agreeable sentiment to any sociable listener. So come, and have a listen."-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
First Edition - White Cassette - Limited to 100 (Sold Out!)
Second Edition - Black Casssette - Limited to 50
C10
Artwork/Design: David Shrigley
AD063 - Mahatma Dali ‘Lux Lucis’
"According to scholars, music is exclusive to noise. In the album “Lux Lucis,” Mahatma Dali pushes the academic interpretations of music for the participating audience to experience a noisy breed of music. Listeners will find soundscapes, drones, tone-clusters compiled with analog sounds. A unique blend of minimalism and an expressed recollective project, M. Dali, finds the first full-length album in its own genre: “meditative/anti-meditative”. To get a full meaning of music, take a good listen and close/open your eyes – it's “Lux Lucis” by Mahatma Dali."
-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
"The relationship between the listener and the composer results in a beloved time of sharing. For Babis Bozoglou, creator of Dozen Draft, there is so much to share. The latest Dozen Draft release, “Hands,” has a way to keep the audience involved and stimulated. Culturally induced with tribal drum patterns mixed with 60's-70's psychedelic pop/rock is an alluring charm. It's colorful, brilliant, and intense – so have a listen and shake “Hands” with Dozen Draft."-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes 2013
Edition of 40
C32
Photography: Ioannis Papaioannou
Design/Layout: Joshua Tabbia
AD065 - Wham Jah ‘Alkaline’
"Wham Jah can perhaps be represented as a haunting episode of rock and roll. “Alkaline,” the latest release by the 'zombie rock' group, applies modernity to the jazz/rock fusion but with an industrial noise-punk flair. Hailing from Athens, Greece, it broods, glooms, and attacks. The intense guitars, the heavy-hitting drums, the squawking saxophones and all of the other effects conjures a great and aggressive sound."-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
Edition of 40
C30
Design/Layout: Joshua Tabbia
AD066 - Ou Ou ‘Geocities’
"Less ambient and more rhythmic, Ou Où grabs at the extremes of both of their sounds and places them into one album – “Geocities,” (a very fitting album title for extremes being pushed.) “Geocities” is a pulsating journey that never skips a beat. The drones have found a moving rhythm and the electronics compliment the brighter shade of ambience. It is a pleasure to bring to you Ou Où's latest release: Geocities."
-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
C40
Edition of 60
Layout Design: Joshua Tabbia
"The new split from Music You Can Swim To and Problems That Fix Themselves shows an etiquette to rhythm and melody. While one is imposed with impressive styles, slowly but beautifully, the collaboration of the two groups makes an electronic sound feel more organic. I'm happy that these two came together, I'm happy that it sounds raw, and I'm happy that it is sonorous. What else can I say: I'm very happy for this release."
-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
C30
Edition of 40
Design: Joshua Tabbia
AD068 - Bill Tucker ‘Contagious Fever Illness’
C30
Edition of 40
Design: Joshua Tabbia
AD068 - Bill Tucker ‘Contagious Fever Illness’
"There is a Bruce Springsteen album called “Darkness on the Edge of Town.” This album sounds nothing like that, but it's still good. With a few words to help you determine what I mean by good, Bill Tucker has a way of creating such a strange concept as anarchy through sporadic sounds and messy noises. Check out his noise synth odyssey on the new album 'Contagious Fever Illness.'"
-Ray Jackson, Already Dead Tapes, 2013
C45
Edition of 45
Design: Bill Tucker/Joshua Tabbia
C45
Edition of 45
Design: Bill Tucker/Joshua Tabbia
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