May 3rd Newsletter
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  • Ernst Juenger – On The Marble Cliffs
    Ernst Juenger – On The Marble Cliffs
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    “Set in a world of its own, Ernst Jünger’s On the Marble Cliffs is both a mesmerizing work of fantasy and an allegory of the advent of fascism. The narrator of […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Ed Sanders – The Family
    Ed Sanders – The Family
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    “In August of 1969, during two bloody evenings of paranoid, psychedelic savagery, Charles Manson and his dystopic communal family helped to wreck the dreams of the Love Generation. At least [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Avital Ronell – Crack Wars
    Avital Ronell – Crack Wars
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    “Avital Ronell asks why “there is no culture without drug culture.” She deals with the usual drugs and alcohol (and their celebrities: Freud’s cocaine, Baudelaire’s [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Aldous Huxley – The Doors Of Perception
    Aldous Huxley – The Doors Of Perception
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    “Among the most profound and influential explorations of mind-expanding psychedelic drugs ever written, here are two complete classic books—The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell—in [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Anal Pleasure & Health: A Guide For Men And Women
    Anal Pleasure & Health: A Guide For Men And Women
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    “For many years the focus of fear and disgust, the anus is actually one of the human body’s most wondrous creations–elegant, efficient, and richly supplied with pleasure nerves. [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Arturo Graf – Art Of The Devil
    Arturo Graf – Art Of The Devil
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    ““The Devil holds the strings which move us!” (Charles Baudelaire, The Flowers of Evil, 1857). Satan, Beelzebub, Lucifer… the Devil has many names and faces, all of which have always […]

    GENRE: Art/Photography
  • Arno Schmidt – The Egghead Republic (Scarce)
    Arno Schmidt – The Egghead Republic (Scarce)
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    “Charles Henry Winer, a journalist who in the year 2008 travels across the hominid zone, a post-nuclear wasteland in the western united states, to visit IRAS (the International Republic of [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Matt Furie – Boy’s Club #2 (Very Rare)
    Matt Furie – Boy’s Club #2 (Very Rare)
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    Issue #2 of Matt Furie’s comic strip of anthropomorphic animals. Buenaventura Press, 2008 Comic magazine edition. Light wear to spine and corners.

    GENRE: Art/Photography
  • The Stooges ‎– The Stooges
    The Stooges ‎– The Stooges
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    “While the Stooges had a few obvious points of influence — the swagger of the early Rolling Stones, the horny pound of the Troggs, the fuzztone sneer of a thousand […]

    GENRE: Garage / Proto Punk
  • The Stooges ‎– The Stooges
    The Stooges ‎– The Stooges
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    “While the Stooges had a few obvious points of influence — the swagger of the early Rolling Stones, the horny pound of the Troggs, the fuzztone sneer of a thousand […]

    GENRE: Garage / Proto Punk
  • Drive Like Jehu – Drive Like Jehu
    Drive Like Jehu – Drive Like Jehu
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    Repressed again on black vinyl. The San Diego post-hardcore band’s debut album from 1991, containing the legendary Rick Froberg & John Reis guitar team dipped in battery acid, wired to [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Drive Like Jehu – Yank Crime
    Drive Like Jehu – Yank Crime
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    “Yank Crime” is the second and final album by the San Diego, CA, post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu, originally released in 1994 by Interscope Records. It was the band’s [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Sun Ra And The Arkestra – Sound Of Joy
    Sun Ra And The Arkestra – Sound Of Joy
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    Sun Ra’s second album was a Delmark release recorded in 1957, although it was originally intended for the Transition label, which did not survive long enough to release it. Personnel: […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • GG Allin – Hated In The Nation
    GG Allin – Hated In The Nation
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    The starting point for any GG Allin fan! Features guest appearances from Dinosaur Jr.’s J. Mascis and MC5’s Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson. Hated & loathed, GG was made even […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Wipers – Is This Real?
    Wipers – Is This Real?
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    Unquestionably Portland’s most well-loved punk group, they formed in the late 70’s & in 1980 released their debut LP. 12 songs of stabbing, jittery guitar, snapped vocals, & [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Talking Heads – Talking Heads: 77
    Talking Heads – Talking Heads: 77
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    When they burst out of the New York underground/CBGB’s movement, the Heads stood apart from the pack because not only were they unlike anything that gone before, they were even […]

    GENRE: Rock / Pop
  • Wipers – Over The Edge
    Wipers – Over The Edge
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    Bleak, hard-driven 3rd LP (1983) offers GREG SAGE at his most chased & breathless, lashing out w/ sharp staccato notes as if melody were his only defense. The jagged, effortless […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Wipers – Youth Of America
    Wipers – Youth Of America
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    Deluxe reissue of their 2nd LP, from ’81. Mastered from the original tapes by Greg Sage himself. One of the most passionate & influential punk records ever. Broken up into […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • The Residents – Meet The Residents
    The Residents – Meet The Residents
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    Vinyl reissue of The Residents’ classic debut originally released on Ralph Records in 1974. The whole, bizarre Residents trip started here (at least officially)! Mixing everything from [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Experimental / Noise, Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Miles Davis – Kind Of Blue
    Miles Davis – Kind Of Blue
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    Regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz album of all time and Davis’s masterpiece. This 1959 album’s influence on music, including jazz, rock and classical, has led music [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • The Residents – The Third Reich ‘N’ Roll
    The Residents – The Third Reich ‘N’ Roll
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    The Residents released of their third album, “The Third Reich ‘n’ Roll” in 1976. People have speculated whether the Residents were hinting that Rock ‘n’ Roll [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Experimental / Noise, Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • The Residents – Duck Stab
    The Residents – Duck Stab
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    Musically, it’s difficult to describe this diverse album. There is a silky, seductive, and murky aspect which creates a supporting liquid background upon which the lyrics float. There is a [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Experimental / Noise, Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel
    Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel
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    Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing. Gram Parsons pioneered the concept of a rock band playing country music, playing in bands such as the Byrds, the International Submarine Band and […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • The Meters – Fire On The Bayou
    The Meters – Fire On The Bayou
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    “By the time they released Fire On the Bayou in 1975, the Meters (now a quintet, with addition of Cyril Neville to the lineup) had graduated from regional cult heroes […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz, Soul / Funk / Disco
  • The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God
    The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God
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    Vinyl LP repressing of this 1988 album from the British band fronted by the troubled genius that is Shane MacGowan. If I Should Fall From Grace With God was the […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Joy Division – Closer
    Joy Division – Closer
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    Limited 180gm audiophile vinyl LP repressing of this album by the Manchester post-punk icons featuring the original Peter Saville designed packaging. Closer, the band’s 1980 sophomore album [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
    Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
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    Limited 180 gram audiophile vinyl LP repressing of this album by the Manchester post-punk icons featuring the original Peter Saville designed packaging. 1979’s Unknown Pleasures features [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • The Replacements – Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash
    The Replacements – Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash
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    “The Replacements’ 1981 debut, like the Stink EP that came on its heels, is laden with hardcore punk that was the flavor in underground rock of the time, albeit of […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • John Coltrane – Trane: The Atlantic Collection
    John Coltrane – Trane: The Atlantic Collection
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    Vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition of this introduction to John Coltrane’s revered Atlantic recordings. Trane: The Atlantic Collection includes the hit single ‘My [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Le Gip ‎– The Voodoo Drums Of Le Gip
    Le Gip ‎– The Voodoo Drums Of Le Gip
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    ** two copies available. Kind of exploitive cover & write up, but still a cool drum & vocal record from “Le Gip” … ? VG+/VG+ one copy has bent lower […]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Ti Roro ‎– Ti Roro, Et Ses Tambours Vaudou – And His Voodoo Drums
    Ti Roro ‎– Ti Roro, Et Ses Tambours Vaudou – And His Voodoo Drums
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    Haitian Vodou drummer, VG/VG+ Marks on vinyl.

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Groupe Les Chleu-Chleu ‎– Haiti, Mon Pays
    Groupe Les Chleu-Chleu ‎– Haiti, Mon Pays
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    Mid 60s Compas gold. Beautiful saxophone on this. VG/VG

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Ensemble Nemours Jn Baptiste – Musical Tour Of Haiti
    Ensemble Nemours Jn Baptiste – Musical Tour Of Haiti
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    Late 50s into the 1960s Compas group. VG/VG+ Vinyl has marks but plays a nice VG.

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 20eme Anniversaire
    Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 20eme Anniversaire
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    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • L’Immortel Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 33è Anniversaire
    L’Immortel Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 33è Anniversaire
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    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– Super Jazz Des Jeunes
    Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– Super Jazz Des Jeunes
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    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Orchestre Tropicana – A New York
    Orchestre Tropicana – A New York
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    Mid 70s Compas, some great Bolero here… Gushing with character. VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– Marie Sou Piano
    Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– Marie Sou Piano
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    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Trio Select With Gesner Henry ‎– Gros Bambou
    Trio Select With Gesner Henry ‎– Gros Bambou
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    Fresh & pleasant sounds from Trio Select, featuring thee Gesner Henry. VG+/VG+ In excellent condition.

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Le Groupe Volo Volo De Boston – Caresse
    Le Groupe Volo Volo De Boston – Caresse
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    Mid 70s Compas. VG+/VG+ Excellent condition!

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Jazz Des Jeunes – Saturday Night In Port Au Prince
    Super Jazz Des Jeunes – Saturday Night In Port Au Prince
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    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Tabou Combo ‎– The Masters
    Tabou Combo ‎– The Masters
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    Mid 70s Compas group, Tabou. One of the most famous Haitian Compas groups. VG+/VG+  

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Trio Select, Gesner Henry – Haiti Vol 2
    Trio Select, Gesner Henry – Haiti Vol 2
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    Fresh & pleasant sounds from Trio Select, featuring thee Gesner Henry. VG+/VG+ In excellent condition overall!

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Orchestre Septentrional – Noël Des Copains
    Orchestre Septentrional – Noël Des Copains
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    VG/VG+ Vinyl has light marks that are lightly audible.

    GENRE:
  • Orchestre Septentrional – Apollo 11
    Orchestre Septentrional – Apollo 11
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    60s institution of carribean jazz & calypso. VG+/VG+ Excellent condition.

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Ensemble Webert Sicot ‎– Cadence Rampa
    Super Ensemble Webert Sicot ‎– Cadence Rampa
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    Early 60s Weber Sicot. Legendary Compas sax player. VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Raoul Guillaume Et Son Groupe ‎– A Musical Trip To Haiti
    Raoul Guillaume Et Son Groupe ‎– A Musical Trip To Haiti
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    Fantastic 1960 LP from Raoul Guillaume… Compas & earlier stylings of carribean music. The origins of jazz & how latin rhythms bled into the Americas. Record smokes. VG/VG+ Vinyl [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 35ème Anniversaire
    Super Jazz Des Jeunes ‎– 35ème Anniversaire
    $55.00 | , , Add to cart

    “Super Jazz des Jeunes are an institution of Haitian music. Headed by saxophonist and arranger René St. Aude, they developed what they termed ‘Voudou Jazz’, blending traditional folk songs and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Super Choucoune ‎– Myrtho [nice Compas / Jazz – is amazing]
    Super Choucoune ‎– Myrtho [nice Compas / Jazz – is amazing]
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    Excellet 10/10 mellow Compas LP. Great starting point. VG/VG+ Vinyl has some light noise, but overall sounds great.

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge
  • Webert Sicot and Son Super Ensemble – Sons and Couleurs D’Haiti
    Webert Sicot and Son Super Ensemble – Sons and Couleurs D’Haiti
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    “Sons & Couleurs D’Haiti” by Webert Sicot & Son Super Ensemble is a landmark album in the realm of Haitian music. Led by the talented saxophonist, composer, and [...]

    GENRE: Haitian / Compas / Merenge