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To say In Heaven is about conquering grief would be oversimplifying everything Tim Showalter has achieved on the eighth studio album from Strand of Oaks. A stunning, hopeful reflection on love, loss, and enlightenment, In Heaven is a triumph in music making, and a preeminent addition to the Strand of Oaks discography.  With clean sounds, Jeff Lynne-esque acoustics, and sophisticated songwriting, he approached ‘In Heaven’ in a more poised and pop-leaning way than his past releases.

Talking Heads’ second album, co-produced by Brian Eno, blends funky bass, country, reggae and punk with David Byrne’s unique voice established the group as a critical success. Originally released in 1978, the album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. The single, a cover of All Green’s hit “Take Me to the River”, peaked at number 26 on the Pop Singles chart in 1979. This reissue version is pressed on 180 gram vinyl. It was cut at Bernie Grundman studios.

Blue Marbled Vinyl. Sunday Afternoon by the Seattle-based instrumental soul group True Loves is as sweet and carefree as the imagery provoked by it’s very title. The soul outfit’s sophomore LP provides a soundtrack for a block party that summons the entire neighborhood. From the zealous, up-tempo opening track “S.O.S” to the swagger-filled fanfare title track, you’ll find yourself wandering down a familiar road, noticing the scenery while relishing in curiosity. While every track can stand alone on the airwaves, ‘Sunday Afternoon’ as a whole is a direct reflection of a band comprised of seasoned musicians, all forces to be reckoned with, but larger than life when together.

If you don’t own this you should probably own this. We have to say, it gets picked at the bar a LOT and man do we miss drinking and getting lost to this perfect record.  4 copies in house right now.  We can’t wait to send this to you.

Vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition of the Irish band’s 1984 breakthrough album, released to coincide with the 25th Anniversary of it’s original release. This new edition was remastered by band’s guitarist, the Edge, and contains a 24 page booklet. Features the hits ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’, ‘Bad’ and the title track.

Vinyl LP pressing of their third full-length album, the beautifully sweeping LOST IN THE DREAM, via Secretly Canadian. Written and recorded over two-plus years in Philadelphia, North Carolina, New York and New Jersey, following almost two years of nonstop touring in support of 2011’s SLAVE AMBIENT, LOST IN THE DREAM is the outstanding presentation of their progression and growth as a songwriter, performer, and producer. It is an immense listen to be absorbed and discovered now and for decades to come.