its not on his poster above, but theres a Chicago 11/20 date. I assume its something Riot Fest related where he can't advertise it until that happens or whatever.
Don't suppose anyone got an extra copy of Race when it went up for sale? I subbed to email notifications in case it goes back in stock, but I'd really love a copy of that record. I wouldn't even mind paying double for it, but it's literally going for $177 on Discogs.
Doing a discography run and I'm convinced this is his best album, I love it more and more each time I listen. I'm also convinced he doesn't have a single bad album.
Saw him on the Kevin Devine/MO tour and I’m still convinced Manchester played a half assed set in retaliation for how our crowd treated Alex
His older lofi stuff is cool but I loooooooove his newer stuff so much. He just gets so weird with it.
Generally speaking, I think each of his records is better than the last, but Beach Music is my favorite
Just a few hours out from the show tonight. Wonder what the merch situation will be like, if there's any chance of vinyl that isn't in stock online.
First show since the pandemic for me and boy, it was perfect. Started right at 8, only one opening band (Snarls ruled), done by 11. The band got weird and the drums/guitar were SO fucking loud lol. Played a good portion of House of Sugar and the rest of the set was career-spanning, even a couple of Race songs thrown in, which the crowd went wild for. Just a great show front to back. Every time I listen to him, it makes me want to work on my record.
Playing through this my first time—my first time on any of his albums—and man walk away is such a strange opener. That run of southern sky through taking is impeccable tho
honestly you cant go wrong with either Beach Music or Rocket, both are incredible. Beach Music is just indie rock perfected.