Pravda has released CDs/LPs by the following bands/artists:
The Black Smokers
The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes
The Sleepers
New Duncan Imperials
Andre Williams & The Diplomats Of Solid Sound
Glenn Mercer
Wake Ooloo
The Civil Tones
Cheer-Accident
Gringo
Javelin Boot
The Goldstars
The Service
Willie Wisely Trio
Tobin Sprout
Rex Daisy
The Slugs
Susan Voelz
The Frantic Flattops
Boom Hank
Wanna-Bees
Big Daddy Sun
Impotent Sea Snakes
Green
13 Nightmares
Claude Pate
The C*nts
The Farmers
Hollowmen
Shy Strangers
Shrunken Heads
Penthouse Playboys
Tiny Tim (Bughouse)
Legendary Stardust Cowboy (Bughouse)
Cordell Jackson (Bughouse)
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LATEST RELEASES:
Black Smokers -
Used
The Black Smokers are passionate about the blues tradition but hate following the rules. From Alessandria, Italy, this 'down-home-psycho-rock-blues' duo has released several albums throughout Europe, but for the first time, they take on the US with a fresh new album titled "Used".
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The New Duncan Imperials -
End Of Phase One
End Of Phase One is the first studio recording in eight years from the New Duncan Imperials and it was worth the wait. Bristling with the kind of straight-ahead-yet twisted songs that characterize their best work, this album reveals a band that is tough, vital, and still poking rock in the ribs.
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The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes -
self-titled
Produced by Freestyle Records hottest property LACK OF AFRO aka Adam Gibbons, Pravda Records (in association w/Record Kicks UK) proudly presents the new album from Iowa City's ambassadors of funk and soul, The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring for the first time, The Diplomettes. Having already cut 3 full-length albums, "Instrumental Action Soul" (Prescription Records - 2001), "Let's Cool One" (Estrus Records - 2003) and "Destination Get Down!" (Estrus Records - 2005), you can hear the band growing stronger in sophistication and depth as they further ingested the sounds of 60s soul, R&B and deep funk.
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The Sleepers -
Comeback Special
Have you, a friend or maybe someone you know put huge speakers out a window, cranked up the volume and blasted the music just to piss-off the neighbors? This might sound like an innocent prank, but I guarantee the music selected was intended to make a bold statement. If you could do it today, "Comeback Special" by The Sleepers would be thee soundtrack to invite cops to visit your home.
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Glenn Mercer -
Wheels In Motion
Glenn Mercer's first-ever solo album "Wheels In Motion" seems to come at a time when other influential artists are busy reuniting and reconnecting with past material. But former lead singer, guitarist & composer of the highly influential band The Feelies chooses another path by delivering a hypnotic, highly melodic and often reflective album.
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Cheer-Accident -
What Sequel?
Although the aptly-named "What Sequel?" once again finds CHEER-ACCIDENT rubbing elbows with the mainstream, fans of their more challenging music will have plenty to feast upon, too, as every single one of these songs is jam-packed with brain-enhancing twists and turns, virtually overflowing with stimulating musical adventurousness.
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Tobin Sprout -
Songs from the Movie Fortunes
Rarely does a collection of songs and score coalesce into a singular work of art, but such is the case with the FORTUNES soundtrack, featuring the music of Tobin Sprout, former key member of the legendary Guided by Voices.
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Andre Williams w/ The Diplomats of Solid Sound -
Aphrodisiac
The original rapper and R&B performer returns to his soulful roots on “Aphrodisiac,” enlisting the ‘Diplomats of Solid Sound’ as his backing band on this diverse an adventurous offering. Hints of blues, rock, R&B, rap and soul fill the grooves of this release that flows seamlessly from start to finish.
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The Goldstars -
Purple Girlfriend
Chicago’s premier garage combo The Goldstars make a roaring return to the record rack with the release of their second long-player, Purple Girlfriend. This ten-song set not only confirms the band’s considerable skills as purveyors of hard-hitting blasts of lusty rock, but also sees the foursome raising the stakes musically.
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Pravda Records was started in 1984 by Kenn Goodman, who wanted to put out a record by his band, The Service. "It seemed that other people thought we were a label, so we became one." After putting out other records by the Hollowmen, Shy Strangers, Claude Pate, and Green, the label was officially up and running and looking for an office bigger than Kenn's apartment bedroom. In 1986, the Pravda retail store was opened in Chicago to help fund the label and sell other independent and import music. Other releases such as 13 Nightmares, The Farmers, The Slugs, Susan Volez (of Poi Dog Pondering), The Frantic Flattops, Gringo, Javelin Boot, Rex Daisy, Willie Wisley Trio, Wake Ooloo and the first installment of the K-Tel tribute series were released and some of them actually started selling!
The philosophy of the label has always been to release different styles of music for people with open minds. "All people have voices they prefer, sounds they enjoy, instruments they like, and moods they like to slide into when listening to music," explains Kenn. "That's why we have a diverse roster of talented artists, and not one label sound."
After selling the retail side of the business in 1992, the label became the main focus and today has over 70 releases. Current artist include: Glenn Mercer (ex-Feelies), Andre Williams, The New Duncan Imperials, Cheer-Accident, The Civil Tones, The Goldstars & The Sleepers. We enjoy diverse music here at Pravda, and the common thread present is the quality of the music.
Thanks for the friendship and we would like to let you know that we
love you. We are also a bit curious that what do you like our sommer
song Strawberry shake and Girlfriend (if you have 2 minutes more time
for us:)?
Hey Pravda Records! How have you been since we last spoke? I hope things are going
well for you! I just wanted to drop in, say hi, and let you know that
we have a show TOMORROW NIGHT (Sunday - 5/31) that we hope you can make
it out to! All the info is below:
Sunday May 31st, 2009
BOTTOM LOUNGE
1375 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL
Doors @ 8PM (We go on first at 9!)
21+ w/ID - $6 pre-sale/$8 at the door
Hope all is well and that you can make it tomorrow night!
Eric
PORTOCAL
Attention citizens of the rock'n'roll underground! Adam's (songwriter/guitarist in The Peelers) new band The Mediums will be getting insane with the Bellrays @ The Bottom Lounge Monday night May 18th @ 9PM!!! Pick up one of their new & sparkly Digital 45RPM's... ok...bye!
Hey Pravda Records! Thanks for being our friend! How are things in Chicago? We're new to the area and have a show coming up on 5/31 at Bottom Lounge! We really hope you can make it!! Stay in touch and we hope to hear from you soon!
Your new friends, PORTOCAL
PS - We have a CD available for download on iTunes if you like our music!
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