For the Record
December Spotlight Record - Chris Cornell - Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell commemorates his life and legacy not only as a singer, but as a poet and one of the most prolific writers and greatest voices of the modern rock era. Vicky worked extensively with Chris’ bandmates and friends to compile a collection of material from the late artist’s expansive career, showcasing his contribution to music history with selections culled from the deep catalogs of his three influential bands— Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave— as well as songs from his solo career. She turned to producer Brendan O’Brien, who was a trusted partner to Cornell over the years and Jeff Ament who created the packaging for Chris Cornell.
The Runaways - The Best of the Runaways
From the all-female rock band The Runaways comes an updated vinyl compilation featuring 13 of the band's top hits. The Best Of The Runaways includes remastered audio and the career defining single "Cherry Bomb", the song that took singer Joan Jett's career to the next level.
The Marcus King Band - Carolina Confessions (180g)
When you hear Marcus King and his mighty band, you hear the guitar precision of a player with 30+ years of experience on the fretboard. His voice is raspy and soulful, as if he's had a two pack a day habit for the better part of his life. So it's a little surprising to find out the kid is 22. Marcus King began playing guitar at age 8 and was performing in clubs with his own band by the time he was a teenager. In 2015, the group released their first album Soul Insight. Finding the ears of former Allman Brothers Band member Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule), the album was eventually reissued on Haynes' label Evil Teen Records and charted on the Blues Albums Chart at #8.
Mumford & Sons - Delta (Ltd. Ed. sand color vinyl, 2xLP)
British folk pop rock act Mumford & Sons formed in London in 2007. The lineup consists of lead singer and guitarist Marcus Mumford, keyboardist Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall on banjo, and Ted Dwane on bass and backing vocals. Rising to prominence in the West London folk scene alongside artists like Noah and the Whale and Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons toured the UK in 2008, appearing in the Glastonbury Festival.
Greta Van Fleet - Anthem of the Peaceful Army
Modern rock n' roll band Greta Van Fleet have released their highly-anticipated first album, Anthem Of The Peaceful Army. The album includes current single "When The Curtain Falls". Greta Van Fleet recently set a record as the first band in 15 years to hit #1 airplay at Active Rock radio with two consecutive singles. Greta Van Fleet was formed by the Kiszka brothers Josh, Jake, and Sam and drummer Danny Wagner in 2012 in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The band was signed to Lava Records in March 2017 and a month later, they released their debut studio EP, Black Smoke Rising. A second EP, From the Fires, containing the four songs from Black Smoke Rising and four new songs, was released on November 10, 2017. The band's heavy rock sound is influenced by Led Zeppelin although they are mostly influenced by traditional artists from blues, soul, funk and folk music.
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - Live From The Ryman (Ltd. Ed. green vinyl, 2xLP)
Live From The Ryman was primarily recorded during Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's six sold out nights at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium in 2017. The double album features 13 live versions of songs from Isbell's last three critically acclaimed, award-winning studio albums - Southeastern (2013), Something More Than Free (2015) and The Nashville Sound (2017) - including the Grammy winning tracks "24 Frames" and "If We Were Vampires" plus fellow standouts "Cover Me Up," "Something More Than Free" and "Elephant," fully documenting Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit's emergence as one of the finest live bands on the road today.
November Record Store Spotlight - Twenty One Pilots - Trench (Ltd. Ed. olive vinyl, 2xLP)
Chart-topping twosome Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are Twenty One Pilots. The Ohio-bred altpop rockers formed as a 3-piece in 2009 while still in high school, originally featuring Joseph, Nick Thomas, and Chris Salih. Upon the departure of Thomas and Salih, drummer Josh Dun was recruited to fill the slot, and the band continued as a duo.In 2013 they signed with longtime punk label Fueled By Ramen Records and released Vessel. The album sold over a million records in the U.S. garnering Platinum status.Mainstream success followed in 2015 when the band released their #1 selling Blurryface. Topping the Billboard 200, the double album featured the Grammy-winning single "Stressed Out" (#2 on the Billboard 100) and other monster hit "Ride". They also received a Grammy-nomination for "Heathens", their contribution to the Suicide Squad soundtrack.