Record Store Day can be quite a frenzy especially if there is a title that you’re wanting. But if you get there even a minute after the suggested time for lineup, forget that you might still be two hours before opening, you WILL miss out on the title you wanted And will have wasted two hours finding out the title is sold out. So, it’s refreshing to see that some labels and bands wait a short period after the initial release before actually putting it back onto the market for the rest of us sorry saps.
This is true of one of my favorite bands of the moment, The Black Angels. For Record Store Day, they released a 7-track vinyl EP called Clear Lake Forest. As an interim release catering to the hipster aspect of Record Store Day, the EP was gone as soon as any 20 people stepped through the doors of their closest Record Store. (Trust me. I know!) there was no need to venture to the next store because the EP would not be there (like the Mike Duquette-produced glow-tastic Ghostbusters vinyl single, which, like Clear Lake Forest, was sold out almost instantly.
On July 22, The Black Angels will release not only a vinyl EP version of Clear Lake Forest. but will also release a CD edition as well, both via Blue Horizon Records.
Personally, I consider myself quite lucky that this is going to be re-released to the general public at large. If you’re just as pleased, here’s two links (CD, LP) for you to get your copy.
CD EP (Vinyl)
Enjoy!
Clear Lake Forest EP Tracklist:
01. Sunday Evening
02. Tired Eyes
03. Diamond Eyes
04. The Flop
05. An Occurrence at 4507 South Third Street
06. The Executioner
07. Linda’s Gone
