Recently Acquired Vinyls

New Vinyl Additions

My awesome wife knew exactly what to get me for Christmas:



Also, my friend Steven hooked me up with this gem:


And last but not least, my friend Chad bestowed upon me these treasures:

Cat Stevens - Catch Bull At Four

I love Cat Stevens. I don't know what it is, but there is something about his music that is just special to me. As it is nearly impossible to find the Harold & Maude OST on vinyl for less than $200, I recently turned to his other works, of which there is an abundance on vinyl. Catch Bull At Four has more than caught my attention. Maybe not the best place to start on the road to Cat Stevens fandom, but an amazing album for those of us whom have already formed an appreciation for his music.

Tracklisting:
1. Sitting
2. The Boy With The Moon & Star On His Head
3. Angelsea
4. Silent Sunlight
5. Can't Keep It In
6. 18th Avenue (Kansas City Nightmare)
7. Freezing Steel
8. O Caritas
9. Sweet Scarlet
10. Ruins

Cat Stevens - Harold and Maude OST

Up until last year, I had never even heard of the film Harold and Maude. To say that it has become one of my favorites since then, however, is a vast understatement. It is sarcastic and dark and funny in a way that inspired Wes Anderson to do the type of films that he does. One thing about the film that stands out so well is the soundtrack, which is done entirely by Cat Stevens. I can't imagine the opening scene of the movie with any song other than "Don't Be Shy", or the scene at the end where Harold is walking away playing "If You Want To Sing Out" on banjo. Stevens has created the perfect movie soundtrack. Period.

Tracklisting:
1. Don't Be Shy
2. On The Road To Find Out
3. I Wish I Wish
4. Miles From Nowhere
5. Tea For The Tillerman
6. I Think I See The Light
7. Where Do The Children Play
8. If You Want To Sing Out
9. If You Want To Sing Out (Banjo)
10. Trouble
11. Don't Be Shy (Alternate)
12. If You Want To Sing Out (Instrumental)
13. Don't Be Shy (Demo)
14. If You Want To Sing Out (Alternate)

Highlight Tracks: "Don't Be Shy", "If You Want To Sing Out", "Trouble"

Autumn Mixtape

Whenever the air gets a little crisper and the leaves begin their change, I always find myself in the mood for music that is introspective and beautiful, sometimes folk in nature, but always atmospheric. Here is a mix that I made for my good friend Devin a few weeks ago that I have been listening to myself ever since. Do enjoy this, it is perfect for driving or sitting alone or whatever situation you may find yourself in.

Tracklisting:
1. Roscoe (Acoustic) - Midlake [from the album "Oak & Julian"]
2. Carry Me Ohio - Sun Kil Moon [from the album "Ghosts Of The Great Highway"]
3. Size Too Small - Sufjan Stevens [from the album "Seven Swans"]
4. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac [from the album "Fleetwood Mac"]
5. Jezebel - Iron & Wine [from the album "Woman King"]
6. I Was Young When I Left Home - Antony Hagerty & Bryce Dessener [from the album "Dark Was The Night Compilation", originally by Bob Dylan]
7. Ohio - Damien Jurado [from the album "Rehearsals For Departure"]
8. Left & Leaving - The Weakerthans [from the album "Left & Leaving"]
9. Majesty Snowbird - Sufjan Stevens [unreleased live track]
10. Tripped - Neva Dinova/Bright Eyes [from the album "One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels"]
11. Steel On Steel - J. Tillman [from the album "Vacilando Territory Blues"]
12. Don't Be Shy - Cat Stevens [from the album "Harold and Maude OST"]
13. To Be Alone WIth You - Sufjan Stevens [from the album "Seven Swans"]
14. The Great Invitation - The Apprentice [from the album "An American Portrait"]