Glorious NoiseMay 20

My Vinyl Solution: Third Round

Here's the last batch of records I've been listening to as I make my way through my collection. We had Record Store Day since the last update, and I got tricked into convincing myself I needed a bunch of stuff I don't really need. But I don't regret anything I picked up. It's all good stuff.

(Actually, the Weezer thing is a little dumb but whatever. It just reminds me that I actually really need Pinkerton on vinyl....

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https://gloriousnoise.com/2026/my-vinyl-solution-third-round

My Vinyl Solution: Third Round

Here’s the last batch of records I’ve been listening to as I make my way through my collection. We had Record Store Day since the last update, and I got tricked into convincing myself I…

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Show threadJakeApr 10

Pixies: Surfer Rosa (4AD CAD803, 1988)

Bought whatever the in-print version is, made in the Czech Republic, but it sounds alright to me. One of my favorite albums of all time, but I only had the twofer cd with Come On Pilgrim. I am one happy prick.

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Show threadJakeApr 8

Human League: Dare (A&M SP-4892, 1982)

I heard “Don’t You Want Me” at J. Crew at the mall a few years ago and decided those synths would sound great on #vinyl. I was not wrong but this album could use a few more good songs than it has.

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Show threadJakeApr 7

George Harrison: All Thing Must Pass (Apple STCH639, 1970)

I found this album buried in the back of a cubby hole in my mom’s house when we were clearing it out after she died. The house she moved into when she married my dad, the house where I grew up. All things must pass. It’s the only message I’ve received from the afterlife.

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Show threadJakeApr 6

The Handsome Family: Unseen (Milk & Scissors M&S001, 2016)

I normally prefer my records like I like my coffee: black, but I’ve got to admit this green translucent vinyl looks pretty cool. This is a more soulful Handsome Family album with lots of piano. They’re so good.

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Show threadJakeApr 3

The Handsome Family: Wilderness (Carrot Top SAKI055, 2013)

Signed by Rennie and Brett. Sounds a lot different if you forget to switch from 45 to 33, ha ha. All their albums are great but their later stuff has a quiet confidence that feels like a long, comforting hug…from a vampire before she sinks her teeth into your neck.

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Show threadJakeApr 3

Hallelujah the Hills: Diamonds (Best Brothers BBR005, 2025)

The first (and hopefully not last) of the four suits of the DECK to be released on #vinyl. Such a bonkers idea to write and record 52 new songs (plus two jokers!) and release them all at once. Worth the wait. Diamonds contains 13 of their best songs, everything great about this band.

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Glorious NoiseApr 3

My Vinyl Solution: Second Round

Well alright it's been a little over three months now since I decided to listen to all of my records. I've been doing it in roughly alphabetical order. And by my count as of today I've listened to 65 of them and I'm through the Gs. It's been fun. So far there have only been a handful of "why the hell is this taking up my shelf space" items and a whole bunch of "why the hell don't I listen to this more often" stuff....

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https://gloriousnoise.com/2026/my-vinyl-solution-second-round

My Vinyl Solution: Second Round

Well alright it’s been a little over three months now since I decided to listen to all of my records. I’ve been doing it in roughly alphabetical order. And by my count as of today I&#82…

Glorious Noise
Show threadJakeApr 2

Hallelujah the Hills: I’m You (Discrete Pageantry, 2022)

Belated #vinyl release of the best album of 2019. I got intensely into this while going through some weird shit in the months before covid. It’s so great. And heavy. And funny: “I was first in line for the Solipsistic Sad Guy Seminar / But inside it just turned out to be another bar.” Life-changing album for me for real.

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Show threadJakeApr 2

Hallelujah the Hills: Against Electricity (Jealous Butcher JB172, 2018)

In my obstinate old age I have started referring to all instrumental music as “jazz.” This is a jazz album originally created as the soundtrack to front man Ryan H. Walsh’s book Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968. It’s moody and cool.

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