John Haughm - +46 17' 36​.​30", -124 4' 20​.​13"

This seven inch one sided single vinyl is limited to 500 hundred hand numbered copies (I got number 460). Put out by Anthem Records, I also bought it from the Anthem Records shop, and although they did not get any Record Store Day releases in, they were discounting all their vinyl by 20%. This release is very experimental, however it is not harsh or too out there. I think almost anyone could sit through the five minute track & possibly even enjoy it. I am fascinated by numbers & how they work, but, I am absolutely horrible at solving math. Because of this fascination the coordinates that make up the track name caught my attention immediately. What made me pick up the record instead of passing by it, other than the coordinates was the interesting photograph that is on the cover, a photo taken by NASA of clouds. When the clerk saw me looking at it and gave it a good word, I was sold. Even if you do not have a turntable I recommend this vinyl, just looking at the cover and reading the extensive liner notes about it is worth the seven dollars (or you can download the mp3 and look at the photo online). You can listen to, and buy the mp3 if you enjoy it here. Whooshing and looping guitars make up this beautiful track. Instruments and equipment used: Fender Deluxe Reverb / Travis Bean 10005 / Nova Delay / Loop Station / Mac Book Pro. Enjoy the free listen even if you do not purchase it. 

Portland Cello Project

The Portland Cello Project's Record Store Day release Homage is amazing! Plus it is on orange marble vinyl and limited to 350 copies worldwide. I stopped at Music Millennium early in the morning and could barely make it upstairs to the vinyl section. The already narrow aisles of the store had now turned into squirming, snaking, lines of music lovers all waiting to purchase the music they had carefully yet hurriedly selected. After browsing the vinyl for a few minutes I realized I did not want to stand in the ever growing line that was already at least a forty-five minutes long. Because of this, I passed up on the Portland Cello Project (PCP) vinyl as well a few other selections, assuming that I would find them elsewhere. After visiting Anthem Records, Everyday Music (which I figured would have PCP), I was lucky enough to get one of the last copies at Jackpot Records. I am excited I found it, it was the only record on my list that I really "needed". It is that good. Portland Cello Project has three other albums on Compact Disc, Homage is their first on vinyl. A non-limited version of the vinyl, plus a CD copy can be found on their web store. PCP's style is based on upon the idea of playing cellos in a way your normally wouldn't hear cellos being played. For Homage specifically the idea was to interrupt Hip-Hop instrumentals. On this album a few of the songs they tackle are by OutKast, Talib Kweli, even Lil Wayne's hit Lollipop is covered. Most of the songs stick to the original, however certain tracks take on a life of their own and you would never realize it was a play on another song. Many of the songs feature drums, trombones and other orchestra like instruments. PCP's crew is always changing depending on who is available for tour, and it is rumored that they have over 900 songs to choose from when they play shows, therefore no show is ever the same set. Earlier this month they played a concert of Pantera covers exclusively. I could go on and on about the group, but if you would like ore info about Portland Cello Project it can be found here and here. Homage, best buy of the year so far, will probably finish out the year as the best buy.
Next review will be on John Haughm.