Although civilization’s transition into a cyborg world seems inevitable, there are still those who recognize the beauty and power of a human touch to complement the circumvention.
Ships 7/12/24 - Clear vinyl - Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires.
Cigarettes After Sex - Cry LP (180g black vinyl). Hushed, nocturnal dream-pop; deluxe gatefold pressing with metallic-foil jacket, fold-out poster and lyric booklet.
Energized by the fresh palette and setting, Gonzalez would write songs just minutes before recording them with the band - drummer Jacob Tomsky, bassist Randy Miller, and keyboardist Phillip Tubbs.
A road trip and instant creative compatibility gave birth to Boardwalk's 2013 self-titled album, an exploration of analog sounds and vocal melodies over dreamy instrumental layers.
Ships 7/24/26 - The 1976 self-titled debut featuring Bob Weir - reissued for its 50th anniversary on a 1LP pressed on teal marbled vinyl. Tracks include the Weir-Barlow penned "Lazy Lightnin'", and a cover of Marty Robbins' "Big Iron".