I never made it as far as a Record Shop (as opposed to Record Store) yesterday.
The reasons?
I didn't fancy getting up at the crack of dawn on a day off work. Also there weren't really any releases that I was particularly desperate to acquire although I wouldn't have minded the special edition version of Future Echoes by The Pictish Trail.
Also I had to go to the barbers and the grass needed cut.
I did however make some purchases as I popped into a charity shop on my way back from the barbers and came away with 3 CDs for a total outlay of £1.50.
Here is the first one The Shepherd's Dog the third studio album from 2007 by Iron and Wine. I was quite chuffed to see this (with a £16 sticker on the front cover) as the only other thing I have from Sam Beam and his band is a burn of the previous album Our Endless Numbered Days with the Sea & Rhythm EP thrown in for good measure.
I'm impressed on first listen and fully expect it to become a grower.
The other two to follow in due course.
Iron and Wine - Resurrection Fern
Iron and Wine - Flightless Bird, American Mouth
My local record store was trying to entice me in. I didn't go, it's 160 km away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bloody marvellous purchase you made there CC.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very pleasant day, CC. I mowed the lawn yesterday, and the feeling of the sun (yes, sun) on my face was wonderful.
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