Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams: An Ode to Record Stores.
Reckless Records
On Monday I found myself in Wicker Park, a cute hip part of Chicago. There I found “Reckless Records,” an old Chicago record store and upon entering it I felt this warm happiness I hadn’t felt since I last entered the now out of business “City Light Records” from back home. I immediately raided the discount CD rack where I found countless favorites of mine as well as some albums I’d been meaning to pick up. I walked away from the store with 3 of the latter having only spent 7 dollars. That’s pretty good considering one of the discs I picked up was The Smashing Pumpkin’s double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
So, now I’d like to share with you a selection from each of the records I picked up.
Nico - Chelsea Girl
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First from Nico’s Chelsea Girl I’m giving you “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.” It’s a beautiful song with a string/flute arrangement that is to die for. With the recent activity of female singers such as Joanna Newsom and Charlotte Gainsbourg I thought Nico would be relevant.
Second is “Cupid De Locke” from The Smashing Pumpkin’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It doesn’t really represent the Pumpkin’s sound at the time (though it was varied) but I love it for being very ahead of its time and straight up pretty. It’s almost reminiscent of something from Merriweather Post Pavilion, no? Regardless, take one from the kings of alternative.
Lastly is “Bandit” from Neil Young’s concept album Greendale. Although I believe Neil Young is having a hard a time writing a song as awesome as his old classics, I still think his music is relevant because he’s experimenting with formats and forms for his music. He’s an innovator and that is something I really respect. Listen to the song closely because this song, along with the album as a whole is really good at connecting with the listener –the way Young’s voice and his words just tear at you. It’s very pretty.
Anyway, enough of that. Go out and support your local record store, if you are still fortunate enough to have one. Where else you gonna get such kickass deals and such knowledgeable service?
Wrap your troubles in dreams: an ode to record stores.
On Monday I found myself in Wicker Park, a cute hip part of Chicago. There I found “Reckless Records,” an old Chicago record store and upon entering it I felt this warm happiness I hadn’t felt since I last entered the now out of business “City Light Records” from back home. I immediately raided the discount CD rack where I found countless favorites of mine as well as some albums I’d been meaning to pick up. I walked away from the store with 3 of the latter having only spent 7 dollars. That’s pretty good considering one of the discs I picked up was The Smashing Pumpkin’s double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
So, now I’d like to share with you a selection from each of the records I picked up.
First from Nico’s Chelsea Girls I’m giving you “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.” It’s a beautiful song with a string/flute arrangement that is to die for. With the recent activity of female singers such as Joanna Newsom and Charlotte Gainsbourg I thought Nico would be relevant.
Second is “Cupid de Locke” from The Smashing Pumpkin’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It doesn’t really represent the Pumpkin’s sound at the time but I love it for being ahead of its time and straight up pretty. It’s almost reminiscent of something from Merriweather Post Pavilion, no?
Lastly is Bandit from Neil Young’s concept album “Greendale.” Although I believe Neil Young is having a hard a time writing a song as awesome as his old classics, I still think his music is relevant because he’s experimenting with formats and forms for his music. He’s an innovator and that is something I really respect. Listen to the song closely because this song, along with the album as a whole is really good at connecting with the listener –the way Young’s voice and his words just tear at you. It’s very pretty.
Anyway, enough of that. Enjoy
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February 4th, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Tom says:City Lights closing was perhaps the most bitter end to an otherwise excellent January. Next time I’m in Chicago we’re going to a record store, for sure.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Zach says:Great place.