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Whether you're a Strokes fan trying to bide time between albums or just a fan of interesting music, Phrazes for the Young by Julian Casablancas ($10/CD; $5 AmazonMP3/iTunes) is worth a listen. The debut solo album from The Strokes' frontman, Phrazes features eight Strokes-esque songs, dealing with Casablancas' struggles with alcoholism, amongst other subjects, all a little more expansive, a little more electronic (in a 1980s sort of way), and a little more poppy than what you'd expect.
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Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless FLAC and 320 Kbps MP3 formats, 13 mini-documentary films, replicated UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes, all delivered on a specially-designed 16GB USB stick that fits into a Apple Corps-shaped green apple adorned with the band's logo. Limited to just 30,000 copies, it's more expensive than buying the box set, but if you're fearful of physical media, or just a collector by nature, go for it.
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If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the same from Cuomo and company: power pop distilled down to its most potent, concentrated form, which in and of itself is a great thing — as long as you put aside what the band is, or at least used to be, capable of.
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Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live in Europe '67, featuring performances by Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, a 250-page color book with a biography, annotated discography, and song index, tons of unreleased and rare audio recordings, and more.
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Plenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for maximum audio quality, and spread across three CDs and one LP, two DVDs — Family Jewels Vol. 3 and Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book, and original memorabilia reproductions. Beavis and Butthead would be proud.
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Despite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already won a Grammy for his non-comedy work, Martin's first musical release since 1978 is one of the better bluegrass albums to come along in the last few years, featuring all-new songs either written or co-written by Martin, as well as appearances by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and more.
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You know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of "Such Great Heights" — and b-sides, some decidedly low-fi, some more polished, but all just as impressive as anything Sam Beam's ever put on a "real" album.
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Nearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs that bring together some elements of pop, punk, and new wave for a sound that's new, yet unmistakably Pearl Jam. Standout Tracks: "Gonna Meet My Friend," "Force of Nature," "Just Breathe."
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If you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking: the last three songs on the album make up the three parts of "Exogenesis" — this is as ambitious an album as we've heard since Flight of the Knife, and is every bit one of the best of 2009. Opt for the iTunes LP version, and along with videos, lyrics, artwork, and other goodies, you'll also get the nifty visualizer pictured above.
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Hear the music of The Beatles for the first time all over again with the new Mono & Stereo Box Sets. The Beatles Mono Box Set ($230) features every Fab Four album from Please Please Me through The Beatles, with Mono Masters thrown in for good measure, appearing on CD in mono for the first time, letting modern music listeners hear them as they were recorded. The Beatles Stereo Box Set ($180) includes all 13 studio albums and Past Masters, carefully remastered to add more punch, clarity, and sharpness, giving each instrument a chance to shine like never before. Both sets come handsomely packaged in a hard glossy box with three-panel digi-pak cases for the stereo versions and mini LP replica packaging for the limited edition mono albums. For the complete experience, don't forget to grab a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band, which also hits stores today.
We've got a Beatles Mono Box Set to give away to a lucky reader. To enter to win, just tweet us (@uncrate) your favorite Beatles tune. Because all you need is love.
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Hear the music of The Beatles for the first time all over again with the new Mono & Stereo Box Sets. The Beatles Mono Box Set ($230) features every Fab Four album from Please Please Me through The Beatles, with Mono Masters thrown in for good measure, appearing on CD in mono for the first time, letting modern music listeners hear them as they were recorded. The Beatles Stereo Box Set ($180) includes all 13 studio albums and Past Masters, carefully remastered to add more punch, clarity, and sharpness, giving each instrument a chance to shine like never before. Both sets come handsomely packaged in a hard glossy box with three-panel digi-pak cases for the stereo versions and mini LP replica packaging for the limited edition mono albums. For the complete experience, don't forget to grab a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band, which also hits stores today.
We've got a Beatles Mono Box Set to give away to a lucky reader. To enter to win, just tweet us (@uncrate) your favorite Beatles tune. Because all you need is love.
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Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live in Europe '67, featuring performances by Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, a 250-page color book with a biography, annotated discography, and song index, tons of unreleased and rare audio recordings, and more.
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Despite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already won a Grammy for his non-comedy work, Martin's first musical release since 1978 is one of the better bluegrass albums to come along in the last few years, featuring all-new songs either written or co-written by Martin, as well as appearances by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and more.
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If you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking: the last three songs on the album make up the three parts of "Exogenesis" — this is as ambitious an album as we've heard since Flight of the Knife, and is every bit one of the best of 2009. Opt for the iTunes LP version, and along with videos, lyrics, artwork, and other goodies, you'll also get the nifty visualizer pictured above.
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You know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of "Such Great Heights" — and b-sides, some decidedly low-fi, some more polished, but all just as impressive as anything Sam Beam's ever put on a "real" album.
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Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless FLAC and 320 Kbps MP3 formats, 13 mini-documentary films, replicated UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes, all delivered on a specially-designed 16GB USB stick that fits into a Apple Corps-shaped green apple adorned with the band's logo. Limited to just 30,000 copies, it's more expensive than buying the box set, but if you're fearful of physical media, or just a collector by nature, go for it.
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Nearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs that bring together some elements of pop, punk, and new wave for a sound that's new, yet unmistakably Pearl Jam. Standout Tracks: "Gonna Meet My Friend," "Force of Nature," "Just Breathe."
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If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the same from Cuomo and company: power pop distilled down to its most potent, concentrated form, which in and of itself is a great thing — as long as you put aside what the band is, or at least used to be, capable of.
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Plenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for maximum audio quality, and spread across three CDs and one LP, two DVDs — Family Jewels Vol. 3 and Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book, and original memorabilia reproductions. Beavis and Butthead would be proud.
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Whether you're a Strokes fan trying to bide time between albums or just a fan of interesting music, Phrazes for the Young by Julian Casablancas ($10/CD; $5 AmazonMP3/iTunes) is worth a listen. The debut solo album from The Strokes' frontman, Phrazes features eight Strokes-esque songs, dealing with Casablancas' struggles with alcoholism, amongst other subjects, all a little more expansive, a little more electronic (in a 1980s sort of way), and a little more poppy than what you'd expect.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Having a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
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Simplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
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We've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
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If you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
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Infinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
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We're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.
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Whether you're a Strokes fan trying to bide time between albums or just a fan of interesting music, Phrazes for the Young by Julian Casablancas ($10/CD; $5 AmazonMP3/iTunes) is worth a listen. The debut solo album from The Strokes' frontman,... [More]
Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless... [More]
If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the... [More]
Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live... [More]
Plenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first we know of to sport an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band's studio and live rarities, remastered for... [More]
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Despite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy. The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo by Steve Martin ($10) is a prime example. Having already... [More]
You know a band is good when ever their b-sides and leftover tracks are worth the purchase. Around the Well by Iron & Wine ($14) is a double album filled with rarities, one-off singles — like the excellent cover of... [More]
Nearly two decades after their first official show, Pearl Jam is still around, still rocking, and still making great albums. Backspacer ($19/Amazon, $10/iTunes LP) eschews the band's sometimes moody lyrics for a more upbeat feel, with (mostly) similarly upbeat songs... [More]
If you thought British-based Muse was just another hard rock band, think again. The Resistance by Muse ($10/Amazon, $12/iTunes LP) is the band's fifth studio album, and it doesn't disappoint. Part Queen, part rock opera, part symphony — no joking:... [More]
Hear the music of The Beatles for the first time all over again with the new Mono & Stereo Box Sets. The Beatles Mono Box Set ($230) features every Fab Four album from Please Please Me through The Beatles, with... [More]
The king of rap is back and better than ever on The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z ($10; September 11). Jay's eleventh studio album, 3 features appearances from some of hip-hop's best, including Kanya West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Pharrell, and... [More]
Dreamed up by Waxy.org's Andy Baio and made real via a Kickstarter project, Kind of Bloop: An 8-Bit Tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue ($5) is a brilliant remake of the entire landmark jazz album, done by chiptune musicians... [More]
It's hard to believe that 15 years have passed since we first saw the glory that is the Spike Jonze-directed video for "Sabotage" — but it's true. In celebration, pick up a copy of Ill Communication Remastered by Beastie Boys... [More]
Yes, Jack White produced the album, and plays the drums, as well as lending a vocal here and there, but make no mistake: Horehound by The Dead Weather ($10) is no White Stripes album. Featuring Alison Mosshart of the The... [More]
Auto-Tune may be dead, but you wouldn't know it listening to LP by Discovery ($4/Amazon MP3). A collaboration between Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Wes Miles of Ra Ra Riot, LP is an undeniably catchy effort, with unrepentantly sweet... [More]
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