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Gimme Danger - The Story of the Stooges OST LP This is basically a Stooges review overall but instead of going for a studio album, this is more like a greatest hits disguised as a movie soundtrack. Every track is as solid as you would expect and hearing them in this order is extremely rewarding. There are some remastered tracks, outtakes and alternate takes. Very cool to get another chance to hear songs we love and they sound as fresh and as vital as ever. This would be a good introduction to the Stooges if they are a new name to you. No...

The Black Heart Procession - Amore Del Tropico LP This band is so terrific, dark, strange and welcoming that it always surprises me when someone has not heard them yet. They have a large discography and every album, in my opinion, is a top notch adventure into what making beautiful music is all about. It wraps you in a warm blanket and allows you to drift into the smokey darkness. This band falls into my essential listening category. Bandcamp: https://theblackheartprocession.bandcamp.com/album/amore-del-tropico Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/24mcBzKK2cdkTcNwm789A6?si=O6RsBsU-TbqO9qZ3Td4ewA  Physical Shop: @collectiveclothing  Web Store: InherentRecords.com  Weekly Podcast: https://monumentsinruin.com/blogs/podcast 

Bikini Kill - Self Titled LP Feeling like punching some dude in the face for being disrespectful? Crank this one up and go to war. This is the ultimate soundtrack for teen angst and the vocal delivery and content hold up as strong today as ever. Women to the front. Btw, if you are digging the spotify like in the description, it applies to the first six tracks featured there. Bandcamp: https://bikinikill.bandcamp.com/album/bikini-kill-ep-3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6U4EMkDA3CZarmG5t3Bqze?si=fRBJxAqZS8qOi6NfSCmeBw  Physical Shop: @collectiveclothing  Web Store: InherentRecords.com  Weekly Podcast: https://monumentsinruin.com/blogs/podcast 

The Roots - Deeper Roots LP This is a neat jazz cut from South Africa. It has a nice and smooth delivery with a foot tapping quality that could make even the harshest of grumpy ghouls smile and possibly ask that nervous young lady across the concert hall to dance. If you dig mellow, soul jazz  then check this one out. Not to be confused with the hip hop group from Philly. Bandcamp: https://rootssa.bandcamp.com/album/deeper-roots  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cEQGtMEcr0&list=OLAK5uy_nMdhcK45rP1IoVvfRrWPbV43OdbftcfdU  Physical Shop: @collectiveclothing  Web Store: InherentRecords.com  Weekly Podcast: https://monumentsinruin.com/blogs/podcast 

The Undisputed Truth - Self Titled LP This record feels good. Maybe you are looking for a little touch of Motown but are also feeling an urge to dabble in psychedelic music. If that is the case, look no further because there are so rock solid harmonies, grooving bass lines and all of the power of the cosmos backing this album. If you wanna experience the full might of what they offer, check out Ball of Confusion and then decide if you wanna start fresh with track one. Totally worth it. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzb93i5pl-E&list=OLAK5uy_lnSW0PNu-klWlV7mrhoDaSls2J5MT5qCYSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HHW9b70iZmfWNcFfjOFEz?si=KSeihE3YRMuSRHQmW3XmRA  Physical Shop: @collectiveclothing  Web Store: InherentRecords.com  Weekly Podcast: https://monumentsinruin.com/blogs/podcast