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Radio1190’s CD of the Month for November is Brilliant Colors’ Debut recording, Introducing out on Slumberland Records.

The band got its start in 2007 when leading lady Jess Scott combined with John Garmon and Michelle Hill previously of the legendary dub/punk group The Slits and began playing live shows throughout California. These shows stirred up phenomenal buzz in the underground scene and paved the way for two sold-out EPs released on Make a Mess Records and the Brooklyn based label Captured Tracks.

After a bit of line up change, switching drummer John Garmon out for ex-Carnal Knowledge member Diane Anastasio, the band is back for Introducing, their first full length release. The album crams wistful, fuzzed out guitar rifts with powerful vocals and wraps it all up in a neat little jangle pop package.

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	October 2009: The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa The Very Best is the unlikely combination of DJ/production duo Radioclit and African vocalist, Esau Mwamwaya. They met in 2006 when Esau moved to London and opened up a furniture shop. When the Radioclit boys bought a bike from the shop, they became fast friends as well as musical collaborators. The group caught the attention of indie dance fans when they released remixes of tracks originally by Michael Jackson, Vampire Weekend and MIA among others in late 2008. Their Debut release, Warm Heart of Africa, mixes uplifting Afro-pop with the dirty beats that Radioclit are known for and even features guest appearances by Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend and MIA.
	September 2009: Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs 12 releases from when they started back in 1984, Yo La Tengo is just as savory as ever. The trio of husband and wife Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley and bassist James McNew recorded this album in early 2009, bouncing between studios in Hoboken and Nashville. The resulting sound is something that contains all the lovable qualities of past Yo La Tengo records but manages to thrill long time fans. Popular Songs reminds us that some things don’t lose their potency over time—Yo La Tengo always delivers.
	August 2009: Megafaun - Gather, Form, & Fly Brothers Brad and Phil Cook, and Joe Westerlund have been playing together since 1997 after meeting at a jazz camp in Wisconsin. In 2006 the trio, along with Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) moved to Durham, NC as the band DeYarmond Edison. They soon split, but from the ashes came the organic free-form folk of Megafaun. The trio released their debut album Bury the Square in 2007. Gather, Form & Fly marks Megafaun's sophomore release, bringing you anything from mournful, slow, booming banjo, to white-nose laced epics.
	July 2009: J. Dilla - Jay Stay Paid Jay Stay Paid is a twenty-five track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed and arraged by Pete Rock. While mostly instrumental, the album features a few guest artists that Dilla worked with or admired including Black Thought, DOOM, M.O.P, Blu, and more.The album was executive produced by Dilla's mother, Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey. R.I.P. J. Dilla.
	June 2009: Magik Makers - Balf Quarry Magik Markers got their start eight years ago, inspired by no wave and hardcore, and have released a large number of CD-Rs and vinyl. This is their first release for the Drag City label.Balf Quarry builds on the craftsmanship of their last album, Boss. The noisy parts are noisier and the quiet creepy parts more eerie. The writing is more developed too, with each song telling its own story. The production quality of the album makes it sound like Magik Markers are just in the next room, bashing skulls with their thrashing rhythms and jagged riffs.
	May 2009: Nomo - Invisible Cities For the last six years Nomo has been mixing together African beats, avant-garde jazz and funk. After the release of their debut album their fiery sound caught the attention of the renowned Ubiquity Records, a label which focuses on funk, soul and hip hop. “Invisible Cities” is the band’s fifth album and was recorded during the sessions and tours for their last acclaimed release, “Ghost Rock.” Nomo started off when Michigan jazz studies graduate and multi-instrumentalist Elliot Bergman got some friends together to start jamming. They have expanded their sound a lot since then. “Invisible Cities” starts off with bright, funky horns that build throughout the track. Following that is a re-working of Moondog’s “Bumbo” tune which features the band clanging on antique fire extinguishers. On other tracks the band creates a meditative sound that’s more delicate than anything the band has done before. Nomo covers many different sides of jazz over these nine tracks.
	April 2009: Obits - I Blame You. While Obits is a new band its members have a long history with rock and roll. This Brooklyn-based quartet features Rick Froberg on vocals. He was previously a member of Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu. Fellow guitarist and vocalist Sohrab Habibion comes from Edsel, a Washington D.C. based indie band of the 90s. The band come together in 2006 soon after the break-up of Hot Snakes and made their public debut in early 2008 on New York’s Lower East Side. A bootleg recording of the show created lots of buzz and landed Obits a spot at the Sub Pop 20th Anniversary festival last summer. Obits maintain much of the same intensity of Froberg’s previous bands. They deliver straight-ahead rock and roll with tight, interwoven guitar parts and traces of garage rock, twangy surf and punk.The album is full of well-constructed songs with a good deal of variance between them. Out on Sub Pop, “I Blame You” sounds like an instant classic.
	March 2009: Alela Diane - To Be Still Diane was indoctrinated into the folk scene through the encouragement of her established friend Joanna Newsom. Diane is only 25, but writes profound songs influenced by America’s folk music history. Her music has a calm, reflective quality, accentuated by her arresting voice and the addition of mandolin, cello and banjo. Diane’s first album, "The Pirate Gospel", was released in 2004 as a private CD-R which was then picked up by a small label in Portland called Holocene music in 2006. She has since made the transition from independently releasing CD-R’s to being signed to the well established Rough Trade label. Their store named her debut album the best of 2007.
	February 2009: Dent May and His Magnificent Ukulele -The Orchard Dent's music is defined by his unique vocal style - part crooner, part falsetto. His love of various song styles shows through with pop songs that move between doo-wop, Brazilian Tropicalia and country swing. The ukulele adds another unique touch. His melodies are instantly memorable and the lyrics are full of humor and cheerful wit. Animal Collective first heard Dent when they were recording their new record in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi. They quickly signed him to their Paw Tracks imprint label. On this impressive debut, Dent May proves himself as a master of whimsical, elegant pop music.
	January 2009: Fire on Fire- The Orchard Some members of Fire on Fire came from Cereberus Shoal, an art-punk-prog collective, who joined two others to form a quintet. They play banjo, accordion, guitar and bass as well as oud, nay and doumbek. Their sound is characterized by rich harmonies shared by all five members and the band’s rustic, backwoods feel. Their blend of traditional folk music and experimentation is the perfect balance for creating memorable songs with a strong emotional pull. This album was released on Young God Records, a label started by Michael Gira in 1990 originally intended to release SWANS music. It’s still a very small label but now includes a roster of several unique artists. The Orchard follows a limited edition, handmade EP released in 2007 that was enthusiastically received.
	December 2008: Autodrone- Strike a Match This album follows the release of several self-released EPs that quickly sold out of print. Formed in New York in 2002, Autodrone came together based on a mutual love of dream pop and early ‘90s Brit rock. Picking up where My Bloody Valentine, they have created their own darker sound with Katharine Kennedy’s melancholy voice standing out above sweltering atmospheric guitars and throbbing bass. They created a dynamic album, with noisy droning interludes among poppier shoegaze pieces. Out on Claire Records, “Strike a Match” is an impressive debut from a band that shows lots of skill.
	November 2008: Hauschka- Ferndorf Hauschka is primarily the work of Volker Bertleman who comes from the German village of Dusseldorf. The songs on Ferndorf are meant to invoke specific memories or place from his childhood there. He has been recognized as one of the 21st century’s greatest exponents of the prepared piano technique which was made popular by John Cage and Erik Satie. He attaches elements such as scraps of metal and corks to the strings and hammers of the piano to create the interesting sounds and textures that define his music.On Ferndorf he expands on his sound by adding a string duo and subtle electronic touches. Hauschka has a knack for creating simple repetitious pieces that still retain the catchiness and vibrancy of pop songs
	October 2008: Mt. Eerie- Lost Wisdom Mt. Eerie, originally known as The Microphones, has taken many forms over the years but has always been the work of lo-fi master Phil Elverum. Before he began the Microphones Elverum was also involved in K Records bands D+ and Old Time Relijun. Elverum retired his Microphones moniker five years ago after the release of his Mt. Eerie concept album. Doiron, who shares vocals with Elverum, has been his favorite singer since he was a teenager and he credits her band Eric’s Trip with inspiring him to first make music. Their powerful harmonies are framed perfectly by two lightly played guitars and a vibraphone.
	September 2008: Kasai Allstars- In the 7th Moon, the Chief Turned into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of His Enemy by Magic This is the 3rd album in Crammed’s Congotronics series which is dedicated to electrified music from the Congo. The group’s 25 members all share Kinshaha as a homeland, but come from five different ethnic groups. These include the Luba, the Songye, the Lulua, the Tetela and the Luntu which each have their own unique culture and language. Some members have also appeared on the first 2 releases in the Congotronics series. The Kasai Allstars’ songs have roots that lay in traditional festivals and rituals that were banned by the Europeans for appearing “satanic.”
	*August 2008: James Jackson Toth -Waiting in Vain*** Coming from Tennessee, Toth was the leader of the Brooklyn group which featured a revolving cast of musicians and a sound that flowed from free jazz to psych to traditional folk. During their run Wooden Wand and its various incarnations released several eclectic albums and even more CD-Rs that were usually made in very limited quantities. For Waiting in Vain Toth has moved away from the avant-garde sound of Wooden Wand in favor of more upbeat, structured songs rooted in rock. However, he still lets some of his Wooden Wand-like spacious, drowsy folk music creep in.
	July 2008: Hercules and Love Affair - S/T Hercules and Love Affair is primarily the project of New York-based Andrew Butler who began his musical career as a club DJ in his hometown of Denver. More than four years ago Butler approached Antony (of the Johnsons) after being blown away by his voice and they began work on the “Blind” single. Through New York’s downtown scene Butler met fellow DJ Kim Ann Foxman and vocalist Nomi who rounded out the band. Produced by DFA’s Tim Goldsworthy, this album is a decadent mix of pulsing beats and lush arrangements of strings and horns that stands apart from other dance albums. Hercules and Love Affair references the musicality and decadence of disco and Philly soul without all the cheese.
	June 2008: 16 Horsepower - Live, March 2001 With some members coming from the Denver Gentlemen, 16 Horsepower was formed in 1992. Led by the unique vocals and song writing of David Eugene Edwards, the band made their mark in both Denver and Europe with a gothic, gospel-infused Americana sound. The band disbanded in 2005, but members are still involved in Woven hand and Lilium. Recorded during the Secret South tour by Denver’s ubiquitous producer, engineer and one-time 16 Horsepower band member Bob Ferbrache, Live March 2001 captures a show that was thought to be one of the best by the band themselves. Out on the Alternative Tentacles label, Live, March 2001 is an excellent document of one of Denver’s most influential bands.
	May 2008: Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight The Midnight Organ Fight is the follow up to Frightened Rabbit’s first record, released in 2007. Out on Fat Cat records, the album is a beautiful and heart wrenching work of art. The growth is noticeable, mostly because this is the first album the band conceived as an entire work. The previous record, Sings, was nothing more than a collection of demos that they decided to put together. While catchy, and fun to listen to, Sings is a far cry from the new album’s cohesiveness and finished feeling. Hailing from Glasgow, alongside other pop giants like Belle and Sebastian and the Pastels, the trio has forged their own path. Originally just two brothers, Frightened Rabbit has come a long way from the demo songs and stripped down recordings.
	April 2008: Man Man - Rabbit Habits Released on Anti-, Rabbit Habits is the third album from the Philadelphia quintet. Featuring a sound that is both impressive and almost in shambles, the band seems to include every influence from New Orleans brass, Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits, and even a klezmer feel. In addition to the record, the group puts on a fiery live show that turns every club they play, into a frenzied pit of bodies. Unique in both vocal quality and instrumentation, Man Man sounds like no other band. Utilizing many percussive elements and intensities, the band is unusually off kilter, off key, but sounding in step the whole time. Yet the point isn’t to describe the album with words, but to make it apparent that the Man Man sound is still strong and maybe even better on their newest endeavor.
	March 2008: Various Artists - Local Anesthetic Local Anesthetic was the name of a music zine that Denver’s Wax Trax Records published and later became the name of their record label. It began in 1981 and was one of the only labels in Colorado. Wax Trax’s imprint went on to release many singles by local punk bands, most of which featured someone in the band that worked at the record shop. This compilation contains all of the singles released on the Local Anesthetic label and is an excellent document of the punk and outsider music scenes of the late 70s and early 80s in Denver. Out on Smooch records, a Denver devoted label in San Francisco, Local Anesthetic is a chunk of history once forgotten to the Denver music tradition.
	February 2008: Magnetic Fields - Distortion Stephen Merritt is probably most well known for his work with the Magnetic Fields on the 3 volume set of 69 Love Songs that was released by Merge records in 1999. He has been making music for 19 years with the Magnetic Fields, but has had numerous side projects. These offshoots include The 6ths, Future Bible Heroes, The Gothic Archies, and even solo recordings.Distortion is the 10th release by The Magnetic Fields and the first since 2004. In this time Merrit has been working on The Gothic Archies and his solo records. Distortion is the fuzziest album The Magnetic Fields have ever made, yet the noise supports Merritt’s croons and heartbreaking lyrics just as perfect as the lush orchestrations of the past. Distortion also showcases the hilarity of Merritt’s songs, with tracks like “California Girls,” “Please Stop Dancing,” and “Three-Way.”
	January 2008: Various Artists - The Outskirts of Deep City Released by the Numero Group, the Eccentric Soul series has been steadily gaining popularity from their first release in 2004. From then, there have been nine albums focusing on a dead label, producer, promotions company, or a special niche of soul music. The newest collection is the first time the Numero Group has gone back to one of the older releases and added more to it. The Outskirts of Deep City is more of the same Miami Soul sound that was featured on The Deep City Label disc in 2006.The Outskirts of Deep City is more than just another recap of the Miami Soul scene from the reissue and crate digging giants at Numero.
	December 2007: V/A - David Shrigley's Worried Noodles David Shrigley is an artist living in Glasgow who has directed Blur and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy videos as well as done album artwork for Animal Collective. Worried Noodles is a book of drawings and imaginary songs that Shrigley put out in 2005. Since then, he and Tomlab have commissioned 39 artists to create music to go with the lyrics that Shrigley had made 2 years ago. Now, both the book and music are together in one stunning double disk package from Tomlab records.
	November 2007: Six Organs of Admittance - Shelter From the Ash Six Organs of Admittance is the solo project of Ben Chasny who has played in bands such as Plague Lounge, August Born, and Comets on Fire. In 1998, Ba Da Bing! records put out the first Six Organs of Admittance EP, entitled “The Manifestation.” Since then, while being a member of other bands, Chasny has released 9 full length albums, with “Sheltered From the Ash” being the 3rd to come out on Chicago’s own, Drag City records.
	October 2007: Jens Lekman - Night Falls Over Kortedala Jens Lekman is a 26-year-old Swedish crooner. Born in Gothenburg, Jens started his musical career as a 14-year-old boy in a cover band. Soon he would move on to writing his own material and releasing it under the alias Rocky Dennis. Sending the only copy of his demo to Secretly Canadian, they immediately signed him and released Maple Leaves in the US. In the past seven years, Jens has created three full-length records, 15 EPs and singles, and split EPs with Blood Music, Jose Gonzalez, and El Perro Del Mar.
	September 2007: Angels of Light - We Are Him Angels of Light is the creation of Michael Gira, most commonly known for his role as the founder and the most consistent member of the renowned group, the Swans. Springing up in the mid-90s, Angels of Light was formed as a vehicle for Gira to experiment with material that was more structured than his previous outfits. Released on Gira’s own label, Young God Records, We Are Him is the fifth release from Angels of Light.
	August 2007: Now-Again Re:Sounds, Vol. 1 Now-Again is an affiliate of Peanut Butter Wolf’s record label, Stone’s Throw Records. Since 2001, Now-Again has been releasing hard-to-find funk and soul tracks. For this album, Egon, head of the Now-Again label, compiled a selection of mostly Stones Throw and Now-Again artists to remix and redo rare and exclusive funk and soul tunes, as well as adding brand new jams to the mix.
	July 2007: Chromeo - Fancy Footwork Chromeo is the duo of Dave One and P-Thugg, best friends since their adolescence. They formed in 2003 in Montreal, Canada. Utilizing keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, and the infamous talk box, Chromeo make a funky 80’s throwback sound that lands just this side of ironic. While being heavily connected to the hip hop world, the duo also issued two mixtapes in the interim between their first album and Fancy Footwork. With the first two singles Tenderoni and Fancy Footwork already out and receiving critical praise, the album as a whole doesn’t fall short.
	June 2007: Nick Drake - Family Tree Unlike Nick’s albums which contained only his own material, Family Tree features the young artist mastering the compositions made famous by Bob Dylan, Blind Boy Fuller, and Jackson C Frank. It showcases his early songwriting skills from the late 1960s and even has songs sung by his mother, Molly Drake, which show the influence she had on her son’s music.
	May 2007: V/A - Ed Rec 2 Ed Rec 2 is the second installment of Ed Banger’s compilation disc.Ed Banger is a French label that is home to some of the most cutting edge electronic and club style musicians in the world today. With a line up consisting of Justice, DJ Mehdi (rhymes with teddy…sorta), Sebastian, Vicarious Bliss, Klaxons, Uffie, and even Mr Oizo, Ed Banger Records is the eminent future of electronic based dance music. Distributed in America by Vice Records, Ed Rec 2 is 15 tracks spanning deep electro, hip hop, disco, and dance punk.
	April 2007: Grinderman - S/T The new group is essentially the same band that Cave has been playing with for years as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The main difference is that instead of Cave doing all the songwriting, the whole band has contributed to this album. Because of the collective aspect, the album takes off in more directions than most Nick Cave recordings, and is a solid listen, start to finish.
	March 2007: The Chrome Cranks - Diabolical Boogie Diabolical Boogie is the group’s seventh release, and third post breakup in 1996. The Chrome Cranks formed in 1988 with Peter Aaron and William Weber. This is the band’s second singles, demos, and rarities comp, but the two disc set is very comprehensive. Including live cuts, radio performances, and never released tracks, all 33 tracks have something special. It is out on Atavistic Records and will surely be a soundtrack to the spring barbeques and late night parties of 2007.
	February 2007: The Apples in Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder The Apples in Stereo are a group that formed in 1993 in Denver. For years they were one of the leading members of the Elephant 6 pop collective that included other bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, Beulah, and Elf Power. Putting out records on such labels as spinART, Elephant 6, and Sire, the Apples made six full length albums before taking a break from recording after their 2002 LP, Velocity of Sound.
	January 2007: Various - Sacred Symbols of Mu The album is twenty-four tracks spanning two CDs and features classics from the label's early days alongside tracks highlighting their current roster of electronic artists.
	December 2006: Swan Lake - Beast Moans Swan Lake is a super group featuring Dan Bejar of New Pornographers and Destroyer, Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, and Carey Mercer from Frog Eyes.
	November 2006: King Khan & BBQ Show - What's for Dinner? This is the newest album by The King Khan and BBQ Show. The record is a collaboration by singer/guitarist King Khan and one man band BBQ, which is Mark Sultan.
	October 2006: London Sinfonietta - Warp Works & Twentieth Century Masters The album is a collection of work composed by the likes of Aphex Twin, John Cage, Steve Reich, and Squarepusher all performed live by this historic chamber orchestra.
	September 2006: Graham Lindsey - Hell Under the Skullbones With Graham Lindsey's second album, he explores a sound much like Dylan’s early folk-rock-blues. While his style is different than the last album, it’s just as good, with sincere, dark, roots, Americana songs.
	August 2006: From Jamaica to Toronto: Soul, Funk, and Reggae 1967-1975 Soul, funk, and reggae compilation issued by Light in the Attic Records from Seattle. The collection is compiled by Sipreano and Light in the Attic and contains 16 rare cuts from the West Indian immigrant community in Canada.
	July 2006: Theo Angell -- Dearly Beloved Making music in New York’s experimental music scene for more than a decade, Theo Angell has been in such bands as Hall of Fame and Jackie O’Motherfucker. This new release shows another side of Theo, as it’s much more accessible than his other bands, yet incorporates many of the same sounds and feelings.
	June 2006: Jamie Lidell -- Multiply Additions Jamie Lidell has had two solo releases in his musical career, before which he was one half of the duo Super Collider. The british producer had been into the intelligent dance music scene and in 2000, Muddlin Gear was the album that sprouted and first showed any of Lidell's R&B side. Out on Warp records, the album was a strong IDM release and featured a few songs with vocals that sounded straight out of the doo wop era. These songs are the base of what Lidell's future music would become.
	May 2006: Beirut -- Gulag Orkestar On their debut album, Beirut introduces their unique Balkan gypsy music infused with ukulele, accordion, horns, violins, and nearly every percussion instrument imaginable. The band’s leading force, 19 year old Zachary Condon moved to New York to start Beirut after writing much of the material while in Europe. Beirut manages to balance middle eastern sounds and instrumentation, with some of the best elements from modern day indie music.
	April 2006: Mecca Normal -- The Observer Radio 1190’s CD of the month for April is the 12th full length album by Mecca Normal. Making music since 1986, Mecca Normal’s The Observer is the follow up to 2003’s Janis Zepplin. This new release shows a progression from the avant-garde punk sound they are known for into a much more accessible form.
	March 2006: Sparks -- Hello Young Lovers On Hello Young Lovers, Sparks are still being the weirdos they have always been, writing songs about the key to women's hearts and propositioning for love. The cinematic, bold and intense sound has evolved into something new and astonishing. Taking 18 months to complete, the Mael brothers have created a gem.
	February 2006: Mexican Institute of Sound: Mejico Maxico The album delivers a quirky mix of Latin flavored music and electornic beats made by samples ranging from the 1920's through the 60s. The brain behind MIS is Camilo Lara who has been using the moniker for years. Working in Mexico City he has somehow found a way to balance normal cubical work life in a city of 25 million while pursuing his musical endeavors. Lara has created a sound that borrows from Cumbia, Dub, Cha-Cha-Cha, and electronic music.
	January 2006:Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Vol. 2 A new compilation on Lost Highway recordings entitled Night Train To Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Vol 2. Focusing on music made between 1945 and 1970, the second installment in the Night Train To Nashville series further explores the rich rhythm & blues artistry that flourished in Nashville, TN during the decades following World War II.
	December 2005:Le Pop 3: Les Chansons de la Nouvelle Scene Francaise This is a compilation of new (contemporary) French songs on Groove Attack Records. The so-called Neo-Chanson movement that began a number of years ago in the town of Nantes, France has now swept to the capital, and is having a major impact on Parisian cultural life. The stars of New Chanson that appear on Le Pop 3 are becoming as well-represented in France as the legendary singers of earlier decades. What’s more, it is not uncommon to find both generations working together on cooperative projects.
	November 2005:Animal Collective -- Feels Since the beginning, Animal Collective has been able to continually innovate and build on it’s previous work, incorporating the more extreme edges of folk, noise, ambient drone and psychedelia into a rich variety of sound experiments. On Feels, Animal Collective’s follow up to 2004’s Sung Tongs, the group trade in certain folk-oriented music leanings for more beat-driven and electrified musical pursuits.
	October 2005:Dirty Three -- Cinder A unique fixture in the underground rock scene, Dirty Three formed in Melbourne, Australia at the start of the 90’s. The leader of the group is classically trained violinist Warren Ellis, who is also a member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Cinder is the 7th studio album from Dirty Three over the course of their 14-year relationship as a band. They decided that Cinder didn't have to capture how the band sounded live and that meant an unprecedented number of additional instruments could be brought into the recording process. In addition to violin, guitar and drums, Cinder includes music made from viola, mandolin, organ, piano, acoustic guitar, and for the first time on a Dirty Three record, voice.
	September 2005:Freakwater -- Thinking Of You The newest full-length recording from Freakwater. Freakwater’s core are it's singers, Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean. Freakwater has been around since 1989, but it has been six years since their last record, End Time. The backing band on Thinking of You is none other than Califone. Thinking of You develops on Freakwater’s bent reading of honky tonk, bluegrass and country-politan musics. Lyrically, the group continues to write songs about heartache and sadness, but they approach these subjects in a manner not often found in traditional country music.
	August 2005:Clap Your Hands Say Yeah The New York City-based five piece originally met one other while attending college in Connecticut. Needing a name for themselves on the eve of their first live gig, the group borrowed the phrase Clap Your Hands Say Yeah from some graffiti that they saw on a wall in Brooklyn while coming home from their practice space.
	July 2005:Sufjan Stevens -- Illinois Sufjan Stevens is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who was born in Detroit, but grew up in the upper reaches of Michigan's lower peninsula. Getting his start in the folk rock group Marzuki, Sufjan Stevens went solo in late 1999. In the months following his departure from the band, Stevens moved to New York City, where he began recording under his own name. Illinois is Sufjan's second installment in his 50 States project.
	June 2005:Kraftwerk -- Minimum-Maximum Over the past 10 years this four-piece band camprised of Ralf Hutter, Florian Schneider, Fritz Hilpert, and Henning Schmitz, have performed all across the world. Minimum-Maximum is a recent account of those travels. Comprised of 22 tracks that were recorded throughout Japan, Europe, and the US during the band's 2004 world tour, Minimum-Maximum includes all of the band's classic compositions. In addition, the release contains live versions of songs from Kraftwerk's 2003 release, Tour de France Soundtracks.
	May 2005:The Go Team -- Thunder, Lightning, Strike "Thunder, Lightning, Strike" is a condensed 35-minute album that incoporates elements of melodic 60s-themed Cinerama, nerve shattering white noise, chopped up hip-hop beats, and funk-tinged electro. Complimented by wild cheering and celebratory vocals, "Thunder, Lightning, Strike" carves out a unique musical niche that fills the undiscovered void between Sonic Youth and the Jackson 5.
	April 2005:Daedelus -- Exquisite Corpse An ode to, and lement for, hiphop culture. Featuring solo contributions and collaborative efforts with guests who performances range from traditional, to poetic, to experimental. Daedelus forms the seemingly disparate elements of sound found on the album with a single-minded vision. A reflection of the music being a sum of the best elements of Daedelus' past productions.
	March 2005:Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings -- Naturally Sharon Jones' hometown of Augusta, Georgia is also the birthplace of soul god James Brown. And, like such legendary soul singers as James Brown and Aretha Franklin, Jones began singing at church when she was a young girl. As she grew up, Jones moved outside of singing in the Sunday choir, to fronting several different start-up funk bands. After years of practice, Jones finally perfected the skill of putting on an absolutely captivating live performance, harnessing her gospel roots to bring audiences in droves to the dance floor. That led to gig opening up for musicians like the Four Tops, Maceo Parker, and the Drifters.
	February 2005:Turpentine Brothers -- We Don't Care About Your Good Times "We Don't Care About Your Good Times" by the Turpentine Brothers. A dozen R&B flavored tracks inspired by the Oblivians Gospel album and thrift store 45s from Fortune, Etiquette, and Stax. The Boston based garage rock band's debut album appears on Alive Records. The Turpentine Brothers crank out loud idiosyncratic originals like "Why Can't I Do" and the title track, "We Don't Care About Your Good Times". following their original cohesion, the debut album also covers Curtis Mayfield, Charles Brown, and the Motown Hit "Loves Gone Bad".
	January 2005:Blanket Music -- Cultural Norms Cultural Norms, the latest release from Blanket Music. The brain child of Hush Record's president Chad Crouch, Blanket Music's debut album NICE appeared in 2000. Expanding their sound to include Jazz, Bossanova, and pop, the third release for the band hailing from Portland, Oregon includes new members Chris Funk and Jeremy Conlee from the band Decemberists. Piano Maevin Mike Johnson also joins the group with 70s style electric piano that adds new depth to the rich texture of crouch's songs. The emphasis of twee pop on Cultural Norms balances the hodgepodge of topics that Crouch evokes in his stories of being a cat, filesharing, gay marriage, and running a dollar store.
	December 2004: Flat Earth Society -- ISMS ISMS, a compilation of songs from Flat Earth Society. Based out of Belgium and created around 1998, Flat Earth Society is an avant garde big-band with upwards to 20 members. ISMS features tracks from their four albums in hopes to finally bring the band's music to an American audience. The resulting compilation successfully fuses experimental, free jazz with a big band feel that is enjoyable and listenable as well as ambitious and explorative.
	November 2004:Junior Boys -- Last Exit Last Exit, the new debut from Junior Boys. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario and started around 2001, the Junior Boys songs were first discovered via MP3s on a friend's website. With a huge web-based buzz surrounding the two men, the group signed to UK label Elektrokin. Just released domestically with a bonus CD, Last Exit's two-step beats and synth-pop melodies mixed with exhausted, breathy vocals showcase this album's intricate, delicate nature.
	October 2004:Bright Channel -- Self Titled From Louisville, Bright Channel formed in 2002 and since then has been a local favorite largely due to their sonic, larger than life live sets, and a previous EP. The Self-Titled disc on Flight Approved Records is a dark swirling distorted epic recorded by Steve Albini during a week long session in Chicago last spring. Resulting from Bright Channel's studio time is an album that is melancholy, heavy, and comforting.
	September 2004: The Ex -- Turn Turn, the new album by The Ex. The Ex started as an anarcho punk band from Amsterdam and Wormer. Turn celebrates The Ex's 25th anniversary as a band and covers a wide range of topics from songs about freedom, pies and justice, confusion, insomnia, the power of poets and painters, and more.The Ex are a melting pot of divergent musical styles combining punk, noise, folk, jazz, and ethnic styles.
	August 2004: Comets on Fire -- Blue Cathedral Blue Cathedral, the new album by Comets On Fire. Comets on Fire is a five piece rock band formed in Santa Cruz in 1999. On Blue Cathedral, Comets on Fire create massive anthems that draw on the dark side of 60's psychedelia and the decadent indulgence of 70's arena rock. Blue Cathedral is an engaging collection of intense and complex rock freak-outs.
	July 2004: Graham Smith -- Final Battle Since 1996, Smith has released six albums of short, light hearted, lo-fi pop songs under the name Kleenex Girl Wonder. On Final Battle, Graham Smith gets rid of the moniker as well as some of the gimmicks and cocky lyrics of his recent albums. Final Battle is 13 tracks of exuberant indie pop songs by an artist who is maturing but still not taking himself too seriously.
	June 2004: GD Luxxe -- Between Zero and Eternity The mastermind behind GD Luxxe is Vienna producer Gerhard Potuznik. Since the late 1980's, Potuznik has been recording electronic dance music under various names. The new album by GD Luxxe was written using an acoustic guitar and recorded initially on electric guitar and bass. Later on computers, drum machines and synthesizers were added to transform the entire sound of the recording. The result is an innovative electro-rock dance album.
	May 2004: Various -- The Local Shakedown Vol. II This is our second installment of independent music from Colorado. Compiled by Smooch Records founder Andrew Murphy, The Local Shakedown Vol. II covers a wide variety of musical styles including rock, punk, hip-hop, electronic, surf, dub and noise. The compilation celebrates the diversity of Colorado's underground music scene and includes both new and previously released tracks.
	April 2004: Madvillain -- Madvillainy This highly anticipated underground hip hop album is a collaboration between MF Doom and dj/producer Madlib. Madvillainy has 22 comic book inspired vignettes that tell the mythical tales of hip hop heroes and villains. Madlib's beat orchestrations draw on a diverse selection of jazz including Sun Ra and Sonny Rollins. Madvillainy features guest appearances by Madlib and MF Doom's numerous alter egos, as well as MCs Wildchild and Medaphor.
	March 2004: cLOUDDEAD -- Ten cLOUDDEAD is comprised of three founding members of the Anticon collective: Odd Nosdam, Why?, and Dose One. On Ten, cLOUDDEAD transforms underground hip-hop into an avant garde, ambient collage unlike anything you've heard before. Ten showcases cLOUDDEAD's unique sound, combining poetic chanted lyrics and droned out rhythms. Ten is a weird and beautiful post hip-hop collage.
	February 2004: Camera Obscura -- Underachievers Please Try Harder Formed in 1996 in Glasgow, Camera Obscura is an ensemble of 6 musicians who create enchanting, melodic pop music. On Underachievers Please Try Harder the group pays homage to 60's pop icons like the Beach Boys and the Supremes, in a uniqulely Scottish pop fashion. The U.S. version of the album from Camera Obscura contains two bonus tracks that are not available on the import.
	December 2003: The Dirtbombs -- Dangerous Magical Noise Mick Collins formed The Dirtbombs in Detroit in 1997 after the breakup of his first band The Gories. The Dirtbombs' unusual lineup includes two drummers, two bassists, guitar and vocals. Dangerous Magical Noise is a raucous party album that veers recklessly from loud garage rock to glam to classic soul and R&B. Dangerous Magical Noise has a bunch of Dirtbombs originals as well as a couple covers of Brian Eno and Robyn Hitchcock songs.
	November 2003: Richmond Fontaine -- Post To Wire Formed in Portland Oregon in 1995, Richmond Fontaine weaves the roots of country rock with the spirit of punk. On Post To Wire, lead man Willy Vlautin writes optimistic character sketches about underdogs and losers living on the edge and trying to make something of their lives. Carrying on the tradition of country rock pioneers like Uncle Tupelo, The Byrds, and Green On Red, Richmond Fontaine expands the genre with literary observations and inventive songwriting.
	October 2003: Various -- Par Avion: Global Indie Clubpop Par Avion: Global Indie Clubpop is a collection of playful, underground dance music from around the globe. The album was compiled by DJs from Par Avion, a Los Angeles based dance party. Global Indie Clubpop is full of quirky and upbeat pop dance tracks by twelve bands from nine different countries. Contributors include Stereo Total, Figurine, The Pancakes, Galactica and others.
	September 2003: Prefuse 73 -- Extinguished: Outtakes, Alternate Takes and Beats From One Word Extinguisher Prefuse 73 is the moniker of Scott Herren, one of the world's leading underground hip-hop and glitch producers. Extinguished is the spawn of Herren's acclaimed release One Word Extinguisher. The new album is 38 minutes of rhythmic cutups, tempo shifts and dramatic interludes. Extinguished is compelling both as a supplement to One Word Extinguisher and as a cohesive album.
	August 2003: Black Box Recorder -- Passionoia Passionoia, the third album form London's Black Box Recorder. Black Box Recorder formed in 1998 and features former members of The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Auteurs. On Passionoia Black Box Recorder changes its musical direction slightly, delivering ten subsersive dance-pop songs. Songwriters John Moore and Luke Haines continue their wicked and insightful explorations of childhood, British culture and the mundane aspects of everyday life.
	July 2003: Madlib -- Shades of Blue Radio 1190's CD of the Month for July is Shades of Blue, the latest from hip-hop producer extraordinaire Madlib. Madlib's career as a DJ, producer, and MC began in the early nineties with his hip-hop band The Lootpack. Since then he has become known for his eclectic jazz-funk experiments with the fictional group Yesterday's New Quintet. Shades of Blue contains Madlib's remixes as well as full blown re-creations of music from the catalogue of seminal jazz label Blue Note Records. The result is a laid back journey through some of jazz's finest works including pieces originally composed by Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, and Wayne Shorter.
	June 2003: Devotchka -- Una Volta Una Volta is the second full-length release from local favorite Devotchka. Since 1998, Devotchka has been entertaining fans in the Denver/Boulder area with their unusual instrumentation and high energy performances. On Una Volta, Devotchka mixes Eastern European folk and American rock to create a festive and energetic sound.
	May 2003: Various Artists -- Love, Peace, and Poetry: Brazilian Psychedelic Music This compilation is the sixth in a series from QDK Media out of Germany. It highlights the underground psychedelic scene in Brazil in the sixties. The bands on Love, Peace and Poetry show that Torpicalia wasn't the only revolutionary music being created in Brazil during the sixties. Love, Peace and Poetry features hard to find psych-pop offerings from such obscure groups as O Bando, Os Brazoes, Spectrum, and Sound Factory.
	April 2003: The Black Keys -- Thickfreakness Thickfreakness is the second album by The Black Keys. Out of Akron, Ohio, The Black Keys play primitive, vintage blues and classic rock with a raw punk edge. The duo leans toward the minimal side of the 12 bar, 4 chord format. On Thickfreakness, The Black Keys pay an inspired tribute to vintage rock and blues without resorting to caricatures and gimmicks.
	March 2003: DJ Krush -- The Message at the Depth On The Message at the Depth, DJ Krush pushes the envelope of electronic music by creating a dark and pulsating assemblage of hip-hop, drum&bass and dub. The innovative beats are anchored by the legendary rhythm section of Sly and Robbie. The atmospheric sounds lay the foundation for the political and poetic lyrics of numerous guests from the world of underground hip-hop and reggae, including Anticon, Opus, and Abijah.
	February 2003: Morvern Callar -- Original Soundtrack The film tells the story of a young woman who flees her remote Scottish village after the suicide of her boyfriend. The soundtrack is comprised of songs on a mixtape her boyfriend left for her, and it forms an integral part of the film. Songs by Can, Broadcast, The Velvet Underground, Boards of Canada, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and others reflect the different stages of the central character's journey. Morvern Callar is a diverse and challenging mix of quirky rock, IDM, and ambient pop songs that sounds great on its own as well.
	January 2003: ESG -- Step Off Step Off is the third full-length album by ESG. ESG was formed in the early 1980s in the South Bronx by three sisters-Renee, Valerie, and Marie Scroggins. These women were in the right place at the right time to explore punk, hip-hop, and house music. The result was a brand of atmospheric funk that has been heavily sampled by hip-hop artists over the years. Step Off is ESG 's first record in ten years. The Scroggins sisters, joined by their daughters, bring back the band's unique sense of sparse funk. Without sounding retro or dated, Step Off transports the listener back two decades to an exciting and lively period in the New York art music scene.
	December 2002: Little Wings -- Light Green Leaves Light Green Leaves is the fourth album from Little Wings. On Light Green Leaves, Little Wings continues its skewed take on earthy folk music. Singer/ songwriter Kyle Field infuses the simple songs with naïve child-like observations. His half sung, half mumbled vocals are both quirky and endearing. The simple acoustic songs are given subtle production treatments that make them shine. For more information on Little Wings and the CD of the Month Club, log onto radio1190.org.
	November 2002: The Mountain Goats -- Tallahassee John Darnielle formed The Mountain Goats in 1991 and has quietly released nearly a dozen heartfelt albums over the last eleven years. Tallahassee is a series of vignettes about a down-and-out, alcoholic couple on the verge of divorce. The album has a more richly produced sound than some of the Mountain Goats' earlier work, but the simnple songs are still built around Darnielle's choppy guitar strumming and plaintive vocals.
	October 2002: Various -- Urban Renewal Program Urban Renewal Program is a collection of artists exploring the sonic territory where experimental electronic music meets underground hip-hop. The songs on Urban Renewal Program range from the glitchy, cut-and-paste style of Prefuse 73, to the dissonant rantings of El-P, to the raw mc-ing of Mr. Lif. You'll also hear a sampling of chilled-out electro-jazz from the likes of Tortoise, Caural, and Miho Hatori (of Cibo Mato fame). The CD also comes with a 24 page booklet of original artwork.
	September 2002: Q and Not U -- Different Damage Different Damage is the second release by Q and Not U. On Different Damage, this Washington D.C. trio unleashes a blend of frenetic, infectious punk rock with funky art rock to create a sound reminiscent of Wire, Gang of Four, and PIL. Q and Not U mix animated and energetic vocals with a cacophany of of instruments to create a fresh take on this old-school punk sound.
	August 2002: Total Lee -- The Songs of Lee Hazlewood This is the first ever tribute album in honor of the musical maverick and eccentric Lee Hazlewood. Bands paying tribute to the legendary songwriter include Calexico, St. Etienne, Tindersticks, Calvin Johnson and many others. The covers on Total Lee artfully capture the essence of Hazlewood--the deep voice, the dark introspection, and the wry, playful humor. The album includes liner notes penned by Hazlewood himself.
	July 2002: Mum -- And Finally We Are No One On their second release Mum (moom) return with the intricate, laptop-based programming of their first record. on finally we are no one they expand on that sound by letting vocals take center stage. The vocals--sung by twin sisters--rise above the synthetic blips and beats to create a warm and richly textured album.
	June 2002: Various -- Angels and Insects Angels and Insects comes to us from the new independent label Mondrian Sound Network. This underground compilation features tracks from Aesop Rock, Cannibal Ox, The Atoms Family, Delta from Australia, and Colorado's own Dragons of Eden along with many others. The deep hypnotic beats come from the Golden Monkeys, Blueprint, and other great producers. They provide a canvass for the MCs to paint lyrical portraits, all revolving around the theme of Angels and Insects. This album contains the creative work of many artists in one integratred package.
	May 2002: Various -- Verve//Remixed Verve//Remixed takes some of the biggest names among dance music remixers and sets them to work on 12 songs from the jazz and latin music of Verve's back catalog. Highlight's include Tricky's reconstruction of Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit, and the UFO remix of Sara Vaughan's Summertime The companion CD, Unmixed, features the jazz classics in their untouched, original forms.
	April 2002: The Mooney Suzuki -- Electric Sweat This New York City crew were knocking out their shaggy rave-ups back when The Strokes were still at boarding school. Now, with Electric Sweat, they have delivered the decisive garage-punk punch they seemed to be working toward all that time. Decidedly less explosive but more varied than previous releases, the disc's sharper production helps bring swaggering, R&B romps like Oh Sweet Susanna into focus, while In A Young Man's Mind finds the group in touch with their inner-MC5, and Natural Fact hints at Arthur Lee." Kieran Grant--Toronto Sun
	March 2002: Clinic -- Walking With Thee In 1997, Ade Blackburn and bandmate Hartley quit their old band to form Clinic. Adding two members, this Liverpool four-piece quickly grabbed attention with their debut album released in 1999. Walking With Thee is Clinic's second full-length album. The band combines weary vocals and choppy melodies inspired by late sixties minimalist rock and new wave to create a spacy, loose sound.
	February 2002: Matt Pond PA -- The Green Fury Matt Pond is the mastermind behind this Pennsylvania based band. On this album which is their third full-length, they effortlessly mesh rock and pop elements with classical instruments. The song writing comes off as honest yet sometimes insecure, and Pond's unique vocals have a way of enhancing the instrumentation rather than diminishing it.
	January 2002: Tom Waits -- Used Songs Used Songs is a collection of Waits' early music, made between 1973 and 1980 and released on Asylum records. Tom Waits has been making raw, passionate and original music for more than thirty years. Used Songs showcases Tom Waits' classic songwriting that has become his trademark.
	December 2001: Various -- The Funky 16 Corners This album features the unsung heroes of the Late 60's and early 70's funk revolution. Each track offers a different flavor of soulful expression from groups like The Highlighters, Soul Seven, Ernie and the Top Notes and other independent and obscure funk musicians. DJs Cut Chemist and Madlib pay a modern day tribute to old school funk with a song that samples funk and soul beats. This compilation offers a great look into the often ignored genre of funk, and it features artists that you aren't going to hear anywhere else.
	October 2001: Daniel Johnston -- Rejected Unknown Radio 1190's CD of the month for October is Rejected Unknown by Daniel Johnston. At age forty-one, Johnston is considered among the pioneers of alternative music. He was doing "indie" and "lo-fi" before the terms existed. Rejected Unknown is culled form over two years of on and off home recording.
	September 2001: Various -- Bombay 2: Electric Vindaloo Bombay 2 is a collection of traditional indian film music re-interpreted by modern musicians and producers like kid koala and dj me dj you. While the first album mimicked blaxploitation sounds of the 70s, bombay 2 more reflects the atari-age new-wave of the early 80s. But like the original compilaiton, Bombay 2 is loaded with campy action film samples and quirky beats.
	August 2001: The Faint -- Danse Macabre Hailing from Omaha, NE, The Faint was formed in 1995 by brothers Todd and Clark Baechle, who traded in their skateboards for guitars and synthesizers. Danse Macabre is a blend of synthesizers, drum machines and manipulated vocals. The Faint creates an infectious and energetic album that pays tribute to eighties punk and new wave without sounding retro.
	July 2001: Mission -- One Mission is a live instrument hip-hop group from San Francisco that is led by MC's Rashaan Amad and Moe Pope. "One," out on Def Juz Records explores the topics of anti-materialism and anti-violence, while the music is heavily ridden with smooth keyboard beats.
	Pleasure Forever -- Self Titled This San Francisco band formerly known as the Slaves plays a deceptively simple style using piano, guitar and drums. Now signed to Sup Pop, Pleasure Forever merges the feverish hedonism of antique cabaret with the unhinged urgency of the laughing heinas and the stoic drone of the swans.
	May 2001: Sigur Ros -- Agaetis Byrjun Hailing from Iceland, Sigur Ros creates beautifully orchestrated and deeply atmospheric music on its first U.S. release. Layered, rich, and emotional, these extended soundscapes are a mix of guitars, keyboard, flute, accordian, bass and drums. The starngely distinctive vocals are sung in a mixture of Icelandis and a language calle "Hopelandic"--a combination of sounds and inflections.
	April 2001: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds -- No More Shall We Part Radio 1190's CD of the Month for April is No More Shall We Part, by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Nick Cave formed the Bad Seeds in 1984 after the breakup of The Birthday Party. With his new band he continued to explore his obsessions with love, death, religion, America and violence. The Bad Seeds created a bizarre hybrid of blues, gospel, rock and punk. Like 1997's The Boatman's Call, no more shall we part has a more somber and introspective feel. Cave's powerful lyrics are pushed to the foreground, often accompanied only by piano and violin.
	March 2001: Blue States -- Nothing Changes Under the Sun Radio 1190's CD of the Month for March is Nothing Changes Under the Sun the debut album by Blue States. Formed in 1997, the London-based Blue States released four EPs in the UK before recording this album. On Nothing Changes Under the Sun, Blue States creates a seductive and cinematic blend of electronic, jazz, and rock sounds. From songs like "Your Girl" which incorporates soul and downtempo beats to "Elios Therapia" with its spaghetti western references, "Nothing Changes Under the Sun" is a unique and refreshing take on electronic music.
	February 2001: Reproductions -- Songs of The Human League This tribute/compilation is a vindication of sorts for those of us who have loved The Human League all these years. We have been trying to convince anyone who would listen that there was much more to the band than their mainstream hits of the mid-eighties. Now we have the likes of Barcelona, Stephin Merrett, Momus, The Aluminum Group and others to back us up in our praise of The Human League. The Human League formed in 1977, blending technology and catchy melodies that proved influential on countless acts of the new-wave and beyond. Reproductions is a fitting tribute, and a showcase of some of the best current synth-oriented pop bands of today. Other bands performing on this disc include Stars, Baxendale, and Ladytron.
	January 2001: The Causey Way -- Causey vs. Everything The Causey Way is not a cult. With crunchy, noisy "hymns" that are both creepy and intriguing, the Way preach a religion of rock, conplete with a synth-punk, new-wave musical style that owes much to Alice Donut, Devo, and The Rentals. Causey vs. Everything is The Causey Way's most rounded release yet. It features eight of the 17 rotating ACE (Aural Communications Entertainment Division) members: Causey, Jane Diaz, Rain Phoenix, Summer Phoenix, Dr. Tracy Cox, The Button, Brian Teasley (Man or Astroman?), and Ballard Leisman (Rock-a-teens).
	December 2000: Bikeride -- Summer Winners/Summer Losers This is the third release by Southern California's Bikeride. This CD contains singles, outtakes and cover songs that made up previously released 7" records and EPs. Rather than hiding on B-sides these songs shine brighter then the mid-August sun. The infectious pop hooks and melodies, as well as the fun vocals of leader Tony Carbone, will surely keep you warm during the cold month of December.
	November 2000: Mudhoney -- Here Comes Sickness Incorrectly labeled "grunge" and unfairly linked with Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Mudhoney takes similar early 90's themes but makes them sleazy and trashy like the Russ Meyer film they named themselves after. Here Comes Sickness compiles three sessions recorded for John Peel and the BBC. Included are several tracks recorded during their first trip to England in 1989--only a year after the band formed. There are also tracks recorded in 1995 after the Sub-Pop/Seattle explosion.
	October 2000: The Sea and Cake -- Oui The Sea and Cake was originally formed in the early 1990s as a one-off project, bringing together former members of Shrimp Boat, Tortoise and The Coctails. Nearly seven years later the band is still going strong. The Sea and Cake's fifth album, Oui, is an experimental blend of Pop, Jazz and Krautrock laced with the gentle, stream-of-conscious lyrics of leader Sam Prekop. After a three-year stretch of side projects, touring and studio time, The Sea and Cake is back with a richly melodic and delicate new release.
	August 2000: Laika -- Good Looking Blues Like their namesake - the dog rocketed into orbit by the Soviets renowned as the first living creature to exit the earth's atmosphere - Laika travelled the spaceways, forging a distinct and wildly experimental fusion of hip-hop, jazz, electronica, dub and Krautrock without earthly precedent. A nice addition to the CD of the Month family!
	July 2000: Louis Armstrong -- Satch Plays Fats In honor of the one-hundredth anniversary of his birth, Radio 1190 is proud to announce Louis Armstrong's "Satch Plays Fats" as July's CD of the month. Louis Armstrong was a musical pioneer, influential both as a musician and a vocalist. In the 1920's Armstrong invented jazz singing as well as scatting. He is considered one of the best jazz-trumpet players ever. Nicknamed "Satchmo" for his massive satchel mouth, Armstrong was able to strike a balance between jazz as an artform and as pure entertainment. On "Satch Plays Fats" Armstrong and his band play the joyful music of Fats Waller, another jazz great. Radio 1190 recognizes Louis Armstrong's contribution to jazz and popular music.
	June 2000: Various Artists -- Songs in the Key of Z Outsider Music refers to a genre of sonic exotica so wrong -- it's right! These often self-taught artists may lack conventional tunefulness and self-awareness, but they display an abundance of earnestness and passion. And they're worth listening to, often surpassing all contenders for originality. Irwin Chusid, renowned music historian and WFMU DJ, has lovingly curated this compendium -- Songs in the Key of Z: THe Curious Universe of Outsider Music -- as an audio counterpart to his book of the same title (A Cappella Books/Chicago Review Press). The compilation features songs by artists profiled in the text. Songs in the Key of Z promises an unforgettable romp through music too strange for radio but too fascinating to ignore.
	May 2000: Sleater-Kinney -- All Hands on the Bad One The latest from this Olympia, Washington-based female trio featuring members of Excuse 17 and Heavens to Betsy. This release on Kill Rock Stars has a little someting for everyone: political commentary, rock'n'roll, and as always, Corin Tucker's distinctive vocals. One of today's most critically acclaimed bands, this release is a must have for every collection. Apparently you can also hire their drummer Janet Weiss for you very own band by calling 1-800-GO-JANET. Also check-out Sleater-Kinney related projects: Cadallaca, The Spells & Quasi!
	April 2000: Blackalicious -- Nia Tim Parker & Xavier Mosley, better known as Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel respectively, comprise the duo Blackalicious. Nia is the Swahili word for purpose, "It's all about seeing your struggles as experiences that make you a better person so that your spirit can evolve to the next level," says Parker. One such struggle was Parker's bout with alcoholism. Now fully recovered, he and Xcel have spent the last 3 years creating what will be seen as an essential album in the late 90's resurgence of underground hip-hop. They will return the funk that made the original artform great in the 1970's Bronx. They first met in a Sacramento high school, and Xcel's college roommate Josh Davis, aka DJ Shadow, contributes production on the spacey fantasy trip, "Cliff Hanger." In addition to Shadow, the rest of the Quannum crew, Latryx's Lateef & Lyrics Born contribute to the album in various capacities. An instant classic.
	March 2000: Yo La Tengo -- And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out For 13 years, Yo La Tengo have been a remarkably consistent, almost comforting presence on the American pop scene, yet we love their genius because they are not afraid to surprise us. They constantly redefine their own boundaries, stretch their songs into new shapes, and often restructure their old songs into new forms. For their album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out, the now-telepathic interplay of Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, and James McNew approaches their music as one entity; yet they are solid and powerful, and comfortable enough to allow room for improvisation. Georgia's drumming is a gentle web, but tensile enough to support sheets of organ throb and guitar noise. James anchors integral melodies in ways bassists rarely do. Ira's wild throttling of his guitar is by now legendary, but his restraint in playing the perfect few quiet notes keeps the band walking their delicate tightrope while pushing the music forward. Such are the gifts of Yo La Tengo.
	February 2000: Destroyer -- Thief Hailing from Canada, Destroyer quietly infested the airwaves of the USA with their single, "The Temple." Immediately a hit here at Radio 1190, the music staff sought out any information about this catchy band to aid in the countless calls asking "Who is this band?" Low and behold a few weeks later the full length by Destroyer, entitled Thief, landed on our desks and the rest is history. The brain behind Destroyer is Daniel Bejar, who in 1995 after dropping out of college, began to record on a borrowed four-track weird instrumentals and kooky cover songs. Five years later and after adding a few members, Thief was recorded. It is a great album full of catchy tunes, reminiscent of the Bowie-era years. If you listen closely, he actually has some pretty interesting things to say about the world as it stands. A must have for any music collection.----Your "dedicated to cool music" Music Staff at Radio 1190
	January 2000: Songs:Ohia -- The Lioness Some underground musicians never make it to their fourth album, and very few do it in style like our man from Lorain, Ohio, Jason Molina. To record The Lioness, Molina (along with regular Songs: Ohia members Jonathan Cargill and Geof Comings) traveled far from home - all the way to Glasgow, Scotland. Once there, local musicians Aidan Moffat and David Gow of Arab Strap and Ali Roberts of Appendix Out were more than happy to join the lineup, adding a new dimension to Molina's expert song craft. While it may initially be perceived as even darker than last year's Axxess & Ace, The Lioness is in fact more of a celebration of love, in direct contrast to Axxess' songs that generally focused on failing relationships. Review by Josh Bloom at Fanatic.
	December 99: Low -- Christmas -& Various Artists -- I Made it Out of Clay compilation As a special holiday treat for our current and December members of the CD of the Month Club, Radio 1190 is throwing in an extra CD! Low, a sanguine threepiece from the drowsy shores of Duluth, Minnesota, have put out a special, hard to find CD of Christmas and Christmas related songs. The majority of the new CD is signature Low -- languid, mournful, and sparse. They do, however, make a noticable departure from their trademark style on the album's first track "Just Like Christmas." This catchy, beautiful track has been exceedingly popular with both staff and listeners. Christmas is a combination of original songs and covers such as "Blue Christmas," "Silent Night," and "Little Drummer Boy." As a bonus, we're also including the new Hanukkah compilation I Made it Out of Clay put together by Little Shirley Beans. One of the greatest things about this new (and to my best knowledge, first) indie pop Chanukah compilation is it's mastermind, Brooklyn's Little Shirley Beans. Shirley Braha as she is known to her family, is but a mere 16 years old which lends a special air of awe-thenticity to this record. Shirley made her first mark earlier this year by organizing the "Indiepop List" song from the latest Momus album "Stars Forever" and now gives everyone at the intersection of Jew and Indiepop fan reason to rejoice with upbeat songs about our best known holiday. by Joshua Bloom
	November 99: Handsome Boy Modeling School -- So...How's Your Girl? Handsome Boy Modeling School is a project started by Prince Paul and Dan "The Automator" Nakamura. For this undertaking, they've taken on the personas of Chest Rockwell (Paul) and Nathaniel Merriweather. The concept is a school to make men handsome through training and technique. The name comes from the old Fox TV show "Get A Life", which starred Bob & Chris Elliot. Two of the tracks are "skits" using samples from the show. The album doesn't exactly train you to be handsome, but you shouldn't care because this is one of the most innovative hip-hop albums to arrive in quite a long time. Tracks examine such issues as rock, the projects and deathwhile ranging in style from hip-hop to digital hardcore. Many Handsome Boy graduates make guest appearances, including: Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto, Mike D, Grand Puba & Sadat X, Encore, Dave of De La Soul, DJ Shadow, DJ Quest, Kid Koala, Money Mark, Josh Hayden, Paula Frazer, & Father Guido Sarducci.
	October 99: Barcelona -- Simon Basic Having been raised in Washington DC during the Reagan Regime of the 80's it was hard for anyone not to be under the influence of new wave pop and Commodore 64's let alone the members of Barcelona. Comprised of Jennifer Carr (bass), Jason Korzen (guitar/ singer), Christian Scanniello (drums) and Ivan Ramiscal (moog/keyboards/ guitar), the band somehow found time away from their love of soccer and computers to add their own dose of synth-pop and indie to play their only show in 1999 and release their first full-length "Simon BASIC" that same year. -- Mike DaRonco , All-Music Guide
	September 99: Stereolab -- Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night After a hiatus of two years, a virtual ice age in Stereolab's chronology, the band is set to release a new CD. The new disc was recorded in Winter 98/99 in Brixton, London, and is splendidly titled "Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage In the Milky Night."All 15 songs were written by founding members Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, while recording and mixing is shared between the group and John McEntire (who also co-produced Stereolab's two previous efforts) and, for the first time, Jim O'Rourke. O'Rourke has worked with a dizzying array of people including Faust, Sonic Youth, Oval and Plush and this year released his own mesmerizing solo outing "Eureka." His string arrangements on this record are quite breathtaking.
	August 99: Various Artists -- Double Agent 2000 compilation Double Agent Records has been dubbed one of the best record labels you've never heard of. This stellar Double Agent Compilation features some of Radio 1190's favorite bands including Radio 1190's #1 band from 1998, The Push Kings, as well as Class, (Smooth) Operator, and Rose Melberg.

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