Modest Mouse is back in 2026 with a new album called “An Eraser and a Maze” on frontman Isaac Brock’s own Glacial Pace Recordings. Accompanying the news is the second track to drop from the new album, “Picking Dragon’s Pockets,” which follows the leak of “Look How Far.” Today, we’re […]
Let’s face it: Nevermind was coming. But without The Smashing Pumpkins’ Gish, it might have sounded VERY different. Today, we’re looking into The Smashing Pumpkins’ debut album and their work with producer Butch Vig, who (at the time) had just recorded demos for Nevermind. His work on Gish directly inspired […]
Everything pointed to Radiohead’s lead single off OK Computer being the WORST pick to introduce fans to their third album. It was too long, it had no consistent chorus, and there were multiple time and key changes. Conventional wisdom pointed to it being a flop. But people loved it. This […]
In 1986, Sonic Youth unleashed EVOL, an album that signaled a shift in their sound from their noisy no-wave beginnings to something more melodic that bridged their early years with the genius of Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Lee Ranaldo to come (Sister and Daydream Nation). EVOL was a big […]
I take a look at the J Mascis Loser Edition of Elastic Days on Sub Pop Records in this vinyl unboxing video and album review. In addition to showing the very cool clear with purple swirl colored vinyl, I talk a little about the influence of Mascis and Dinosaur Jr. […]
With the new 20 minute documentary on Phil Elverum, mastermind behind Microphones and Mount Eerie, I discuss the film and take a look inside his Microphones in 2020 album on this vinyl unboxing video. My Album Review of Microphones in 2020: https://www.fensepost.com/main/2022/02/16/microphones-in-2020-theres-no-end-documentary/ Watch There’s No End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9pFSSahz0g 💡 Subscribe for […]
What I want, I want NOW! Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on Television’s debut, Marquee Moon (released 1977.) Subscribe for more Vinyl Monday! Keep in touch: Instagram: […]
In this video, I crack open the self-titled debut LP from Sleep Party People. Not just that, but it’s the 10th Anniversary Reissue on Pale Gold vinyl. The album was released on Joyful Noise Recordings, and it’s pretty dang awesome. Find vinyl by Sleep Party People here: https://amzn.to/3LYeAUZ (I earn […]
HEY! HO! LET’S GO! Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on the Ramones’ debut album, released 50 years ago this week. Subscribe for more Vinyl Monday! Keep in […]
After a few users commented on my Transatlanticism at 20 Years video covering Death Cab For Cutie from earlier this year, noting similarities between the album art and the 1982 children’s animated film The Secret of NIMH, I decided to do an exploration into the thematic elements of the two. […]
