NAVIO FORGE - AS WE QUIETLY BURN A HOLE INTO... LP (SHADOW CATCHER [SHADOW 1], 1994) [USA]

Navio Forge - As We Quietly Burn A Hole Into... LP

(Shadow Catcher – [SHADOW 1], 1994) [USA]

Navio Forge were a short-lived post-hardcore band from California. Existing only in 1993, the group performed only two shows before breaking up. Their sole recording, As We Quietly Burn A Hole Into..., was released shortly after their disbandment in February 1994 om Shadow Catcher. Featuring Sarah Kirsch who played in a ton of bands around this area and time.  This release also goes down as one of the butt-ugliest album cover -- but it still somehow works. The final song still gives me chills!

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THE CARAWAY - ANOTHER CHRISTMAS WILL COME AROUND THIS YEAR 7" (BLUE-VERY LABEL [BLVD-026], 2021) [JP]

The Caraway - Another Christmas Will Come Around This Year 7"

(blue-very label – [BLVD-026], 2021) [JP]

Since we're coming up on the Christmas holiday, I decided I may share a few small X-mas type releases. The first is this 7" release from Japan's The Caraway. The A-Side is two Christmas cover songs, but the B-Side is not. And the flip-side also has one of my favorite songs being covered !! -- "Goodbye Flip-Flap Guitar" originally by Johnny Dee.

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ASTROBRITE - 8 CANDY CDEP (SONIC SYRUP [SS-03], 2001) [USA]

Astrobrite - 8 Candy CDEP

(Sonic Syrup – [ss-03], 2001) [USA]

A 2001 CDEP release from Astrobrite, released by small US indie label Sonic Syrup. Awesome discordant wall of noise, some of the best shoegaze! In the vein of MBV or Lovesliescrushing [Scott Cortez's other shoegazey group].

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THE MAN I FELL IN LOVE WITH - DIS YOURSELF 12" (DONUT FRIENDS [#057], 1998) [USA]

The Man I Fell In Love With - Dis Yourself 12"

(Donut Friends [#057], 1998) [USA]

Another favorite release from one of my favorite all-time bands that never gets any mention or props, The Man I Fell in Love With. Again, released on Donut Friends records of Kent, OH, where both the band and label originate. Classic emo-goes-shoegaze from 1998. Released originally as a CDEP and this 12" came later in the year 2000. The final proper release of the group before disbanding. I always have liken it more akin to a mini-album than EP, but Discogs is going with EP.

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FÜXA & WINDY + CARL - SPLIT 7" (MIND EXPANSION [MIND EXPANSION 003], BLUE FLEA [BLUE FLEA 04], 1995) [USA]

Füxa & Windy + Carl - Split 7"

(Mind Expansion – [MIND EXPANSION 003], Blue Flea – [BLUE FLEA 04], 1995) [USA]

A split 7" release between two lo-fi American indie groups Füxa and Windy + Carl released in 1995 between two labels. Two great dreamy tracks from both groups.

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SHABBA RANKS - RESPECT 7" (SHANG MUZIK [SHA-002], 1993) [JAM]

Shabba Ranks - Respect 7"

(Shang Muzik – [SHA-002], 1993) [JAM]

A dancehall / reggae 7" single release from Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks, released in 1993 on Jamaican label Shang Muzik.

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CRANES - JEWEL CDEP (DEDICATED, RCA RECORDS LABEL, 1993) [ENG]

Cranes - Jewel CDEP

(Dedicated – [DED 07863 62646-2], RCA Records Label – [07863 62646-2], 1993) [ENG]

A CDEP release from English shoegaze/dream pop group Cranes. Released in 1993. I dig the ethereal and wispy vocals, and the extended remixes are nice to hear after wearing out the album on repeat. It's refreshing hearing alternative versions of songs that I adore, I'm sure I've mentioned before.

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MINA - SE TELEFONANDO... / NO 7" (RIFI [RFN NP 16152], 1966) [ITA]

Mina - Se telefonando... / No 7"

(Rifi – [RFN NP 16152], 1966) [ITA]

A popular 7" single from Italian artist Mina at the height of her career in 1966. Two high energy tracks. "Se telefonando..." is arranged by Ennio Morricone.

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SADDAR BAZAAR - SARMADI EXPRESS 7" (ENRAPTURED [RAPT4511], 1997) [ENG]

Saddar Bazaar - Sarmadi Express 7"

(Enraptured – [RAPT4511], 1997) [ENG]

A surely glossed over 7" single from Bristol, England lo-fi experimental outfit Saddar Bazaar, released on UK label Enraptured from 1997.

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VA - THE RAIN FALLS DEEPEST ON THE SHORTEST HAIRCUT 7" (MOTORWAY [MOTOR 101H], 1997) [USA]

VA - The Rain Falls Deepest On The Shortest Haircut 7"

(Motorway – [MOTOR 010H], 1997) [USA]

A Japanese released 7" compilation featuring American indie pop, lo-fi groups. Released on Motorway in 1997. 

01. Park - Angels in Therapy

02. Gritty Kitty - Scooter

03. Poopiehead - Phantom Snipers

04. Orange Cake Mix - In Springtime

05. Hushpad - William

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CLUB 8 - SUMMER SONGS CDEP (LABRADOR [LAB028], HIDDEN AGENDA RECORDS [AHA!044], 2002) [SWE]

Club 8 - Summer Songs CDEP

(Labrador – [LAB028], Hidden Agenda Records – [AHA!044], 2002) [SWE]

Summer 2025 is long gone and the days are feeling short and grey, and that's why I long again for Club 8 and their summer feelings. This 5 song CDEP has one more track that the 7" version does not have. Released in 2002 between two labels. 

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THE SUGARCUBES - BIRTHDAY 7" (ROUGH TRADE [RTD 041], 1988) [ICE]

The Sugarcubes - Birthday 7"

(Rough Trade – [RTD 041], 1988) [ICE]

I earlier had posted The Sugarcubes - Birthday CDEP, but this is the 7" version. Same A-side , but a different B-side not on that CDEP. The flip side is a Remix version with Jim and William Reid of JAMC doing some guitar feedback and crooning. 

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THE CRAMPS - CAN YOUR PUSSY DO THE DOG? 12" (BIG BEAT RECORDS [NST 110], 1985) [USA]

The Cramps - Can Your Pussy Do The Dog? 12"

(Big Beat Records – [NST 110], 1985) [USA]

Another 12" single by garage-punk band The Cramps released in 1985 on Big Beat Records. Another three sleazy tracks, as well. This time released as a single for the album "A Date With Elvis."

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THE CRAMPS - THE CRUSHER 12" (I.R.S. RECORDS [PFSX 1008], 198) [USA]

The Cramps - The Crusher 12"

(I.R.S. Records – [PFSX 1008], 1981) [USA]

A 12" single by garage-punk band The Cramps released in 1981 on I.R.S. Records. Three catchy and obscene tracks! Released around the time of their album "Psychedelic Jungle" from the same year.

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GRIEF & 13 - SPLIT 7" (Grievance Records [GRIEVREC 03], 1993) [USA]

Grief & 13 - Split 7"

(Grievance Records – [GRIEVREC 03], 1993)

A split 7" between two hardcore sludge bands from the northeastern United States; Grief [from Boston] and 13 [from NYC]. Released in 1993 on Grievance Records.

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CRYSTAL STILTS - SHAKE THE SHACKLES 7" (SLUMBERLAND RECORDS [SLR 126], 2010) [USA]

Crystal Stilts - Shake The Shackles 7"

(Slumberland Records – [SLR 126], 2010) [USA]

A 7" single release from Brooklyn based indie band, Crystal Stilts, released in 2010 on Slumberland Records. I definitely remember playing the heck out of the title track over and over about 15 years ago when this was released.

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BOYRACER - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PARAKEET 7" (JIGSAW RECORDS [PZL003], 1996) [ENG]

Boyracer - How To Train Your Parakeet 7"

(Jigsaw Records – [PZL003], 1996) [ENG]

Another 7" single from Boyracer released in 1996 by US label Jigsaw Records. Two tracks that are different versions of previously released songs.

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FLUX - PLAINS AT GROUND ZERO 7" (MAN'S RUIN RECORDS [MR-31], 1996) [USA]

Flux - Plains at Ground Zero 7"

(Man's Ruin Records – [MR-31], 1996) [USA]

Flux is a stoner metal band from Dallas, Texas that I really know very little about! One proper release from 1996 on Man's Ruin Records. I love kinda discovering these slightly obscure bands that release one single and disappear. I love the B-side on this one and fits into that stoner rock groove I've been in for the past month.

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