RUN DMT "Dreams" C30 (Culture Dealer)

Another fine tape that harkens back to guitar based 60's psychedelic pop. This would surely appeal to fans of Woods or whatever, but I'm enjoying this a lot more due to the "true deep weird factor". Very strong songwriting and dreamy production that fit together nicely with the Leary-esque spoken word interludes.  The B side is more of a new age keyboard thing, but I was entranced the whole way through. This is the first I've heard from Baltimore based Run DMT and I'm eager to dip into more.  There's also a side project called Drug Dealer, but don't tell your friends.

Cool looking label too, check out the website here. Mike Collins, Run DMT's main man runs it.

V/A - SUNSET GRILLERS COMPILATION C90 (CGI FRIDAY)

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As I mentioned in a previous CGI FRIDAY related post, this young Portland,OR tape label was birthed from the discovery of 420 used cassettes, each priced at $4.20.They continue to put out killer releases that are both major ear and eye candy, for 4.20..CGI number three comes in the form of a 90 minute compilation cassette.It contains new and unreleased tracks by the likes of Wooden Shjips, Grass Widow, Inca Ore, Run DMT, White Fence and a bunch more of psych's more recent household names.Although this is run on used tapes, there is only a small amount pops n' snaps throughout it.I think the recording's tiny inconsistencies really add to the diy aesthetic of this release.
A slick white cassette with 3D decals comes housed in plastic case with a 2 panel J-card with 3D artwork, with glasses for proper viewing.The 80's hunk in a speedo,grilling up burgers on a beach hotel balcony jumps right off the paper and into your home.An all around great looking/sounding cassette.Can't wait for this label's next batch of releases.

*Get a copy of Sunset Grillers from CGI FRIDAY.