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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PREORDER ITEM.Preorder 2xLP, CD or MP3 and get key track "Can’t Say I’ve Missed You" now and full album download 9/23/2022, a week in advance of...
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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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2xLP arrived at the Darla warehouse on March 24. All orders are now shipping in the order received. Thank you for your patience.Digital release date 2/11/2022.2xLP and...
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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...
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Available now:Two new color vinyl re-presses.Limited edition of 1000 "Sunburst" transparent orange with red and black swirl 3xLP.Limited edition of 1000 clear with metallic gold 3xLP. Digital...
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Release date: 12/4/2020CD in digipak.Darla Records is honored to offer Another Flower, a new record by two singularly and sonically recognizable masters of lush beauty and minimalism...
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DIGITAL release date: 5/8/2020. 2xCD release date: 5/15/2020.Limited to 1000 2xCD.2xCD FREE with purchase of any LP, CD or 10" of equal or greater value. Just add it to...
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CD/DIG release date: June 5, 2020.July 10, 2020: LP limited edition of 500: 100 Rainbow Splatter vinyl LP (mail order only), 400 Transparent Clear vinyl LP. Download. Pressed...