We are a record label. Our first release was Look Mexico's Gasp Asp 7-inch. Our second release is Tiger Jaws' Spirit Desire 7-inch.
The next great chapter in the evolution of Tigers Jaw, Spirit Desire finds this young-yet-incredibly-accomplished Scranton, P.A. band harnessing all the elements that made its 2008 Self-Titled full-length so unforgettable and improving on them tenfold. Likewise, the quintet has tightened its songwriting chops and injected a touch of darkness, exhibiting a real propensity for exploring new structures and dynamics.
More importantly though, Tigers Jaw allows their compositions to develop organically. There's always a killer hook waiting around the corner on this amazing 7-inch - eager to knock you out and steal your heart - but it never fails to present itself in wonderful, unexpected ways.
Of course, some things never change; the enveloping buzz of the guitars sets our blood boiling, the rhythm section pounds a hypnotic beat through our skulls and warm keys wash over Spirit Desire in waves of fuzzy sound. Tigers Jaw's penetrating melodies are still more contagious than an airborne virus and the harmonies give us those sweet, sweet roller coaster highs. Yet none of it would sound so memorable without the band's subtle restraint and its ability to create tension and excitement in such a short amount of time. Spirit Desire never pulls its punches - it just keeps you guessing when and where those punches are going to land.
Spirit Desire was recorded by Vince Ratti (Circa Survive, None More Black, Jena Berlin) at The Skylight Studio and was mastered by Bill Henderson at Azimuth Mastering. Tiny Engines will release the 7-inch on August 18, 2009 and digitally on July 7th, 2009.
Each copy of Spirit Desire will include a free mp3 download code for all the songs, including a bonus fourth track that does not appear on the vinyl.
Track List _______________________________
1. Spirit Desire (mp3)
2. We Are Great, There Is Only One (Tigers Jaw)
3. Crystal Vision
4. Meet At The Corner (digital only)
Pressing Info _______________________________
* 150 copies on purple vinyl
* 300 copies on yello vinyl
Order_______________________________Yellow Gasp Asp, the latest 7-inch from Look Mexico, builds on the band's past releases - that dynamic instrumental interplay, undeniably catchy melodies and a knack for keeping things unpredictable - but these three tracks inject a welcomed sense of maturity and craftsmanship as well. Look Mexico sounds more assured of its songwriting skills than ever and the band has truly discovered its own unique voice in indie rock. We always knew the boys had it in them. Definitely the next step in the Look Mexi-dudes' evolution.
Gasp Asp was produced, engineered and mixed by Phil Martin with additional engineering by August Hansen. The record was mastered by T.J. Lipple (of Aloha) at Inner Ear Studios in Washington, D.C. Artwork by Sharkguts with layout by JLP. Tiny Engines will release the 7-inch version on November 25, 2008 while Lujo Records released digital version on September 02, 2008.
Track List
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1. You're Not Afraid Of The Dark, Are You? (mp3)
2. I'm Not Guilty, But I'm Used To It
3. Don't You Dare
Pressing Info
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* 200 copies on light-blue vinyl / matte-finish artwork stamped w/ ltd. edition silver foil
* 200 copies on white vinyl / matte-finish artwork stamped w/ ltd. edition red foil
* 600 copies on green vinyl / matte-finish artwork (no foil)
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Package Deal (all three)
Anyone who grabs a copy of the vinyl will get also a free mp3 download code for the songs. Yay for you!
look mexico and tigers jaw !!!holy shit! both of those bands are HUGE influences on this band...still dont have gasp asp but i have everything else and plane vs tankvs sub and i saw water are incredible. it'd be rad if you could stop by and let us know what u think <3 your res ipsa boys.oh and our e.p. "music for the pete and pete generation"will be done and on our myspace this sat. thanks so much
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