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COAL
Beautiful Afterburn CD

I believe it was 40 years ago that Leo Fender first experimented with a 3 spring 'reverb tank'. The results were stunning. Suddenly the electric guitar shimmered like the reflection of a cold moon over an enchanted lagoon. Local music noir players, Coal, are well steeped in the reverberations of this historic experimentation. Specializing in dark moody songs that spook the same woods as Mazzy Star, the bizzaro world of Chris Issak, and most certainly the denizens of the Tart Gallery walls!

CD 14.98

DAVID AXELROD
I David Axelrod CD/2LP

The hedonism of rock'n'roll is not exclusive to the infantile lead vocalist whose ego is a spiral staircase with stops at the various floors of destruction. No, word on the street has it that the 70's arrangers and composers also dabbled in the theatrics of excessive madness, thus channeling their creative passions into some ballsy scores! Enter David AxelrodÉaka the Axe! What we have here is some vintage 1969 bed-tracks, which needless to say ooze with steamy sensuality, at last getting the finishing touchesÉafter some coaxing from long time admirers DJ Shadow and James Lavelle! This is ripe - Further proof that genius is a helix double bound with chaos!

CD 16.98 2LP 26.98

BUILT TO SPILL
Ancient Melodies CD

Built to Spill fans, you have cause to rejoice. Unfamiliar listeners, we suggest that you enlighten yourselves to the joy of sound that is Built to Spill. After a teaser of a live album last year, Doug Martsch and team players return to brighten our lives with stories and sounds enchanting on a myriad of levels. Never content to offer what is expected, the band marches on to new territory, sounding an alarm call to those who thought that cleverly-crafted pop songs were old hat - Built to Spill have the skill to lead a new generation of top-40 children to the indie side!

CD 16.98

DELTRON 3030
Instrumentals CD/LP

Check my freestyle: D-Tron, running recon - without an MC, send up a flare, an APB, 'who you think I am?' first name Kool, last name Keith, million dollar yacht - stuck up on a reef, here I come to the rescue, Travis Bickle, Robbie D. Niro, Deltron three zeroÉ you get the picture. Kid Koala handles the decks, Dan the Automator handles the producing. The new dope for alla yous to freestyle along to as you're cruisin' the hot summer streets.

CD 16.98 LP 16.98

Various
ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES CD

The trip to Sussex would have been nice. A weekend hanging out in the country with Tortoise and their hand picked selection of bands. A wee snifter of cognac - the post rock drink of choice - before retiring to the cabin that was included in the ticket price. A sporting good time, you still remember a momento for your friends back home: a smashing comp featuring exclusive tracks from: Autechre, Boards of Canada, Broadcast, Calexico, Cannibal Ox featuring El-P, Mike Ladd, The Sea and Cake, Tortoise and Yo La Tengo!

available august 7 CD 19.98

Various
LYRICS OF FURY CD/LP

The title is an Eric B and Rakim reference. It comes to you courtesy of Battle Axe records. So you know what this is: straight up, uncut, stone-cold Van City-style hip-hop. It features 18 hard-hitting tracks from the likes of Moka Only, LMNO, Buc Fifty, Mr. Brady and, of course, Swollen Members, plus five production credits for The Alchemist (Nas, Mobb Deep, Cypress Hill). The empire goes from strength to strength. Come run amongst them and conquer someone.

CD 19.98 LP 19.98

HIS NAME IS ALIVE
Someday My Blues Will Cover the Earth CD

Ever the innovators, cult favourites His Name Is Alive arrive back on our scene with an excursion in R&B. Go figure. Never predictable, always engaging, this album provides the perfect excuse to sit back and do absolutely nothing for the better part of an afternoon. How else is one to soak up the subtleties of such a finely-produced gem? Enjoy.

CD 16.98

Various
FUNKY PRECEDENT VOL. 2 CD/LP

Released by our good friends at Matador Records, this is the second compilation of intelligent Californian hip-hop from the No Mayo organization! Designed to support music education in urban public school, this pure positivity disc contains all-exclusive tracks from Skool Yard featuring Planet Asia, Rasco, Anticon, Encore of Executive Lounge, Pep Love, Zion 1, DJ Vinroc of Triple Threat DJ's, Live Human and more. Sharp beats.

CD 19.98 LP 19.98

Various
TIGERBEAT6 INC 2CD

The addition of a computer at the back of detention hall has had startling effects upon the population of first world nations - every "badass" with time to kill now has the opportunity to get up to terrifying amounts of digital mayhem! Posterboy Kid606 has rounded up a gang of like-minded computer-code shit disturbers, and, in celebration of the success of his Tigerbeat6 label, is offering up an immense collection (44 tracks!) of what the posse's up to these days. Not only do you get label regulars Cex and bLectum from bLechdom, you also get a chance to check out gems by foreigners like Dat Politics, Jean Bach, and Noriko Tujiko (a current staff favourite)! This is the new wild style.

2CD 20.98

PREFUSE 73 Vocal Studies & Uprock Narratives CD/2LP

Under the name Prefuse 73, Scott Herren (Savath & Savalas) produces a very listener-friendly hybrid of hip-hop and downtempo electronica. Guest input from star names as diverse as Sam Prekop, Aesop Rock and MF Doom has created quite a buzz around this album. If you're looking for some seriously advanced dinner-party beats, you won't be disappointed. Be the first household on your block to own one. You'll make your smart-Alec neighbors crazy jealous!

CD 16.98 2LP 19.98

Zulu's Labour Day Weekend Plans:

In-store Action!

Jerk With A Bomb In-Store:
Friday August 31st 5:00 PM

This rouge duo has been coaxed out of the highlands to deliver some of their 'The Old Noise' tunes. Certainly one of the more exciting local outfits, J.W.A.B. are the stripped down essentials - songs versed in the spectrum of hushed misfortune. Come out.

I Am Spoonbender In-Store:
Sunday September 2nd 5:00 PM

To complement their Mint showcase, I Am Spoonbender come down to the shack as their "tele-ambient alter ego" and in Eno-esque fashion invent some dreamy Music for Shopping. Stop by to check what condition your cognition is in.

THE STROKES!!

Manhattan's most eligible rock act visits the Starfish Room on August 12th. We're giving away tickets and 7inches. Stop by.

OTHER NEW RELEASES:

Him New Features CD/LP
De Facto Megaton Shotblast 2LP/CD
Devolver The Pilot's Inside His Mind CD
Eric's Trip The Eric's Trip Show CD
The Heavy Blinkers Better Weather CD
Two Lone Swordsmen Further Reminders CD/LP
Poets of Rhythm Discern/Define CD/LP
Various Nuggets: Luke Vibert's Selection 2LP/CD
No Luck Club Happiness CD/2LP

local beats on 75 Ark - out August 7th.
Arling and Cameron We are A&C CD/2LP out August 7th.

But Wait ... There's More at

and Zulu Satellite Store,

Future Visions

runs 'til August 15th

Sundry Strangeness
a huge group show

opens August 18th - runs 'til September 12th