discovery. nor cal > so cal.
After two weeks in the Bay Area, getting trained by the company for whom I work, I was very fortunate to have a series of great experiences. First off, of course, getting trained to be able to service certain products for [redacted] and getting the coolest job title of all time, I was also able to check out SF, most importantly Amoeba. But the biggest surprise of all, was Rasputin Records, which has multiple locations throughout the Bay. Though Amoeba had quite a collection of music, Rasputin was a wonderful experience, probably the best organized record store I’ve ever seen and the selection was really incredible.
The Dusty Kid’s “Raver’s Diary,” a deep and emotional record that is really beautiful. Listen to “America” if you need an introduction. Keep in mind there is a very very shortened edit and the true full length which clocks in at 17:26.
I finally have my own copy of Nick Warren’s GU 024 Reykjavik. I will need to do a scan of the cover though, the current available on the interwebs really do suck.
Due to borrowing and lending of CD’s before we could all just send via Drop Box, I lost my copy of Everything Everything, Underworld’s live record. Reacquired for a scant $1.95.
John Digweed’s GU’s, both 006 Sydney, and 019 Los Angeles.
Ulrich Schnauss Missing Deadlines CD, as I did not yet have a hard copy.
James Zabiela’s Lovely first Renaissance Master Series. Btw, bit of trivia, like his new Mix CD “Life”, JZ’s first mix has titles for each disc. “Down” for Disc 1, and “Up” for Disc 2. Quite fitting I think.
Way out West’s first record, unused, with the stickers “Import” & “Out of Print” to reinforce the incredible coolness.
Johann Johannsson’s Fordlandia was unfortunately absent from both Rasputin and Amoeba, which made me quite sad. His “And In The Endless Pause There Came The Sound Of Bees” was present, but after listening to it, I was left cold and still desiring the sweeping strings and synths in Fordlandia. Some hunting still required.
Also, in scoping out the electronic music section of Rasputin, I noticed a series of DVD’s. Of which included “Better Living Through Circuitry”, a documentary discussing the effects of electronic music throughout the world, but specifically America’s burgeoning club scene back in the late 90’s. Really quite interesting to see the artists and how they’ve grown, or come and gone. Music selection is wonderful too btw. Give it a watch if you are inexperienced.
I am happy to be home and excited to compile reviews for the unheard mass I have before me. All on the iPhone and iPad and being listened to as we go. In depth reviews will be posted sometime next week. Though I must say, from initial listens and previews, I am very very happy with my purchases.
I hope to increase the amount of posts and I hope you all give them a read.
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