1. And Begun, 2. Handguns & Firearms, 3. Theme for a Film, 4. Always Stuck with Leaving, 5. Duluth 75, 6. Another
Athens, GA's Japancakes are able to take the listener to a place no other artist can. Their sound is all at once rock, country and yes, ambient. It is their special combination of sound, mood and style that made Japancakes a candidate for Darla Records’ ambient Bliss Out series, which offers such uniquely qualified artists the opportunity to step off their career path and showcase their musical Om. Imagine the beauty and uplifting vibe of their acclaimed previous record, The Sleepy Strange, except with songs half as fast and twice as long, which always lead to that special, secret spot.
This time JAPANCAKES have followed their bliss on a trip to the even sleepier and stranger side. For goodness sakes tho’, yes, Japancakes still paint Western flavored, modern Americana anthems with plenty of trademark, ever-so-satisfying, pedal steel guitar. What’s different here is clarity of the moody moodscape created. A sticky hot summer afternoon, so hot you can’t get off the porch swing, yet that intensely lazy heat is so pleasurable when combined with plenty of ice cream. Belmondo features more of the cello of Heather McIntosh. “2nd Music for a Silent Film” features a sweet cello and pedal steel accompaniment that’s so good it may be both the most beautiful and saddest song they’ve ever written.
When night falls and you’re ready to drive home, Belmondo puts you behind the wheel of your ‘59 Chevy Apache pick-up. You’ve already forgotten all your cares as you take a long drive through a mythic southern gothic heartland filled with all the idealized country comforts as well as all the ghosts.
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Limited edition of 300 x high quality black vinyl LP pressed at Gotta Groove Records. Big thanks to Dave Polster, Senior Mastering Engineer, Well Made Music...
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Get instant download when ordering LP or CD. Digital release date: 3/17/2023Limited edition of 100 CD in Eco-wallet release date: 4/21/2023Limited edition of 100 black vinyl LP...
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Remastered by Jonas Munk. Three bonus tracks: Shine, Secrets, Neon Touch (previously unreleased).Limited edition of 300 transparent red with black swirl vinyl 2xLP Limited edition...
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Re-press. Limited edition of 1000 x clear with black swirl vinyl 2xLP. Available now in two CD variants: CD in digipak with original cover art including new black...
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Order 2xLP and get instant full album MP3 (320 kpbs) download now. Limited edition of 300 black 2xLP in gatefold.CD in Digipak. Sorry! Although we offered a multi-color variant the...
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Release date: 5/27/2022 Preorder 2xLP and/or CD get instant download.Three previously unreleased tracks + Aah! Sealife and Classic Cinnamon Mint. Limited edition of 1000 black vinyl...
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Order 2xLP or CD and get instant download. Digital release date 2/11/20222xLP and CD release date: 3/18/2022Expanded edition. Bonus tracks.Limited edition of 750 metallic silver 2xLP...
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Vinyl release date 10/1/2021.CD and digital release date: 5/28/2021.Bonus 7" tracks "Here Comes the Sea" and "Ravers Beware" are now available here for download and all...