On Thursday I went and saw Converge play at the Corner Hotel, and I have been waiting for this show for a Bloody long time, and I can only say that it was everything that I had hoped it was going to be.
To top it off, they played Jane Doe as the encore. Seriously, so fucking awesome.
So, to celebrate the awesomeness that was, I am gonna post about one of my favourite records of all time...
Converge - Jane Doe.
I have to be honest and say that I slept on this record when it first came out, and it took me a few years to actually "get" it.
Once it sank in, I realised that it is truly a work of genius. From the songs, to the production, to the artwork, it is probably at the top of my favourite heavy music records.
I picked this up from a kid in Canberra after years of trying to get it, while not spending too much on it, and picked it up on Black for about $80 all up. Gotta love the BUY IT NOW button on eBay sometimes... I also got another of my fav records from this guy, but I'll post about that one another time.
The artwork in the centre of the gatefold is actually really good too, but I think it is a little bit under noticed given the now iconic image on the front of the record.
The next thing I want is an actual Jane Doe print, and not one of the water damaged ones, but a lovely low number print to hang in my lovely house.
There has been talk of the re-issue of this for over a year now, with it appearing on the Deathwish site as an upcoming release, and there is always a lo of talk around this, I just hope I am quick enough to get onto it when it does drop, as I have read it will have expanded artwork, which would be a great addition to my collection.
Onto the records from this week...
I got a few bits and pieces in the mail this week, one package from Merge Records with a She & Him single, and their first LP, Volume One, and this score from eBay.
The Breather Resist - Only in the morning 10 inch Picture Disc. Limited to 1000 pieces, I picked this up for $4.99 on eBay, which I think is a good buy. Postage wasn't too hectic either, which is always a nice change.
To be honest, I do love a good Picture Disc. And a good 10 inch, so there is a lot for me to like, even before you start to talk about the tunes on this one.
The tracks were recorded live (from what I can tell) over 2 nights, and they sound fucking awesome. The art on the record is understated, which is nice.
I like this record, and will be buying the Cruciform Coffin shaped picture disc next up, but I am really after a copy of Charmer on LP, if anyone wants to sell me one, or hook up a trade, then get at me!
Next up is a tape I got in a trade with a new friend from Belgium, Rik from Millions of Them.
I first heard about this band on Dead Format, where I saw a post about a limited demo tape, and when I had a look, the image was Ned Kelly on the front. I found this a little strange, and decided to hit the bands myspace up and have a listen. I really dug what I had heard, and dropped them a line to see what they were about, and Rik got back to me, we talked about a possible record release at some stage and then I sent him a couple 7 inches and he sent me this tape.
I really liked the artwork on this. It is a printed overhead transparency that is painted gold on the back. Really simple, but still awesome.
The demo is out of pirnt, but the band has an LP out real soon, Mixed by Kurt Ballou.
Check out the band here: http://www.myspace.com/millionsofthem
And that's me for today.
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