{"title":"Kranky Records","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection--description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nChicago-based Kranky specializes in experimental indie music. Notable artists include Low, Grouper, Tim Hecker, Stars Of Lid, Bowery Electric, and others.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"low-things-we-lost-in-the-fire-vinyl-2lp","title":"Low: Things We Lost In The Fire Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifth studio album from slowcore pioneers Low.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWe Lost In The Fire\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released in 2001 and found the band living up to their Kranky label-mates by involving ambient textures and more progressive songwriting. The album was their most accessible and intimate to date, infused with a warmth and emotional urgency that had been absent from previous releases. There's more stylistic experimentation, with jazz tinged harmonies and ethereal chamber folk finding their way into the mix. Notable songs include: \"Sunflower,\" \"Dinosaur Act,\" and album closer \"In Metal.\" Fifteen tracks in all. Released by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Kranky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKranky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with an etching on side D and two bonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes (2) bonus tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecustom etching on side D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Kranky 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by wintry mix 11\/2018\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Low","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":15213005242480,"sku":"lp-10201","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/low-thethingswelostinfire.jpg?v=1762276009"},{"product_id":"grouper-aia-alien-observer-vinyl-lp","title":"Grouper: AIA Alien Observer Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSublime 2011 release from Liz Harris aka Grouper.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eAIA Alien Observer\u003c\/em\u003e was released on the same day as \u003cem\u003eAIA Dream Loss\u003c\/em\u003e as part of a lush album dyad of languishing, lo-fidelity, eyes-down folk, with \u003cem\u003eAlien Observer\u003c\/em\u003e offering more song-based fare and \u003cem\u003eDream Loss\u003c\/em\u003e favoring textural and atmospheric works (or at least that’s how I have them tagged in my brain… like any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?\u0026amp;q=Grouper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrouper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e material, it defies categorization). If you’re not familiar, this album’s as good a starting point as any. Push through the soupy, 7-minute opener “Moon Is Sharp” into the hair-raising utopian clearing that is the title track. “She Loves Me That Way” is another real standout. Just stunning from start to finish. Includes two printed inserts featuring drawings by Liz herself. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes 2 printed inserts w\/ artwork by Liz Harris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Kranky 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Le Big Mac 09\/2021\u003c\/h6\u003e.","brand":"Grouper","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":39539414859866,"sku":"lp-12444","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/grouper-aia-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762280770"},{"product_id":"low-trust-vinyl-2lp","title":"Low: Trust Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"Trust was recorded with Tom Herbert at 3rd Ear Studios in Minneapolis, and mixed in London by Tchad Blake (Latin Playboys, Lisa Germano, Pearl Jam). Guest vocals are contributed by Gerry Beckley of 70s soft-rock giants America on 'It's In The Drugs' and 'La La La Song'. Marc Gartman plays banjo on 'It's In The Drugs.' Blake's presence is immediately apparent with the bells, whistling and echoing drums on '(That's How You Sing) Amazing Grace.' Trust is the most assertive and expansive Low album yet, and loaded with meaningful sonic details. This record grazes you with a brick then knocks you over with a feather. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2016 repress, originally released 2002. Double LP version, gatefold sleeve, all analog production.\" - Kranky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 studio album from Minnesota slowcore \/ indie rock band\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% completely analog recording, mastering + production process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoused in gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Kranky 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e.","brand":"Low","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":39776870039642,"sku":"lp-12756","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/low-trust-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762281342"},{"product_id":"low-secret-name-vinyl-2lp","title":"Low: Secret Name Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"Perhaps it is best to describe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Low\u0026amp;_=pf\u0026amp;pf_v_artist_manufacturer=Low\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLow\u003c\/a\u003e's approach as essentialism -- allowing each musical gesture to make maximum impact. This is their fifth studio album and first for Kranky. Low remains tied to the simple grace of the voices Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Instrumentally, they have stretched out, but each song continues to be based on deceptively simple patterns of voice, bass, guitar and skeletal percussion. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll-analog processed 150 gram vinyl. Features 2 tracks not found on the CD.\" - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Kranky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKranky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinnesota trio's 5th album and 1st for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Kranky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKranky\u003c\/a\u003e, produced by Steve Albini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes bonus tracks 'Old Man Song,' 'Last Breath' + 'Untitled'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eall-analog mastering + cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Kranky 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e.","brand":"Low","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":40252033466458,"sku":"lp-13824","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/low-secretname-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762283855"},{"product_id":"low-christmas-vinyl-lp","title":"Low: Christmas Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"First time vinyl release for this classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Low\u0026amp;_=pf\u0026amp;pf_v_artist_manufacturer=Low\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLow\u003c\/a\u003e holiday recording. We would suggest that few bands from an ostensibly 'indie rock' background should release Christmas music, if not out of respect for the holiday or material then at least out of a sense of self-esteem. Low, however, were made for this. Their attention to musical detail combined with the heavenly vocal harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are perfectly attuned to both traditional carols like 'Silent Night' and more contemporary tunes such as 'Blue Christmas.' \u003cem\u003eChristmas\u003c\/em\u003e contains a selection of seasonal songs, including four originals by the band, mostly recorded at Low's 20º Below studio in Duluth, MN. 'If You Were Born Today' and 'Blue Christmas' were released as a 7\" single in 1997 on the English Wurlitzer Jukebox label, while 'Taking Down The Tree' is taken from a 1998 compilation of live recordings issued by the Dutch VPRO radio station.\" - Kranky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoused in gatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Kranky 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e.","brand":"Low","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":40422711853146,"sku":"lp-14761","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/low-christmas-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1762284784"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/collections\/Screen_Shot_2024-03-23_at_9.32.07_PM.png?v=1711244220","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/collections\/kranky-records.oembed","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}