Fresh off a weird Durand Jones and The Indications and Black Pumas pre-order SNAFU, Colemine Records are back to normal this week with 3 new vinyl pre-orders that look rather interesting. Young Gun Silver Fox has been a highly anticipated release from the label this year; the pandemic and a very long backlog of album releases caused by issues at pressing plants delayed this one.
The Karma Chief side of the label has finally announced the availability of the long overdue North American pressing of Young Gun Silver Fox’s LP Canyons!
Terry Cole of Colemine Records had this to say about the new release which is limited to only 600 copies in opaque yellow.
“Canyons are places of mystery and beauty. The interesting thing is, while they are one of the great wonders in the history of planet earth and attract scientists of all kinds of disciplines, they have also been a popular retreat for artists and musicians. You will have heard of Topanga Canyon, Rickie Lee Jones and Chicago recorded here. Laurel Canyon is even more well known, a mythical place where Crosby, Stills & Nash developed their unique vocal sound while hanging around Mama Cass’ place. Or was it in Joni Mitchell’s house on Lookout Mountain? Ok, you get the picture. There is something unexplainable, almost magical going on in canyons.”
“Maybe that’s why Andy Platts and Shawn Lee were thinking of “Canyons” when they wrote and recorded their third album as Young Gun Silver Fox. With “West End Coast” and “AM Waves” these two very talented musicians, singers, songwriters, arrangers and producers already explored all things West coast, AOR, Soft rock and Boogie.”
“But – especially if you are a into the golden age of this sound running from circa 1976 to 1984 – you will be aware that there is no return once you started digging these unconditional musical delights with their timeless compositions, untouchable musicianship and refined arrangements.”
“The great albums from that era appeared when punk broke and the musical establishment was shaken to the ground. Today they sound more up to date than ever. Who would have thought back then?”
“On “Canyons” Young Gun Silver Fox turned it up to eleven. They are nothing but “Kids” cruising in the fast lane, totally over the top searching for the “Dream Woman”, touching down in Tokyo caught in a “Long Distance Love Affair”, imagining the theme for a lost 70s TV series starring “Danny Jamaica”, being on the winning side in a “Private Paradise”, getting deep and soulful in “Things We Left Unsaid” and wondering how to spread “All This Love”. Their bass lines, sound layers, brass arrangements and harmony vocals are immaculate. Everything fits perfectly. Just like this. “Who Needs Words” when everything is crystal clear?”
Andrew Gabbard‘s latest release is a new 45 rpm featuring “Cloud of Smoke,” and “Constellations.”
This opaque blue release is limited to 900 copies worldwide and is almost gone according to the label.
Andrew Gabbard has long been a force on the Southwestern Ohio music scene. Working with Thee Shams, The Buffalo Killers, and currently as The Gabbard Brothers with his brother Zach, Andrew is truly a prolific artist covering a wide range.
The Buffalo Killers caught the attention of Dan Auerbach who produced their debut LP and Andrew is currently part of the touring band for The Black Keys. Now joining forces with another Ohio establishment, Colemine Records, Andrew hopes to hone his sound and grow his reach.
His first single as Andrew Gabbard is “Cloud Of Smoke”, a mix of hazy pop infused with alt-country vibes that feels part Neil Young, part Wilco, and part Flaming Lips all at the same time.
The final release from Colemine this week is M. Ross Perkins‘ “Wrong Wrong Wrong” 45 rpm single that is limited to 900 copies in translucent red.
The first single from M. Ross Perkins’ forthcoming LP on Karma Chief Records is the catchy “Wrong Wrong Wrong”. A classic blend of psychedelic and rock & roll with songwriting that’s progressing into a slightly darker tone to reflect the times. M. Ross Perkins released his debut album on SofaBurn Records, an Americana-centric Ohio record label.
Now armed with a growing team including the indie record label darlings at Colemine/Karma Chief, M. Ross is ready to stretch out with regard to his songwriting and production.
