Silver Jews - Bright Flight

Silver Jews - Bright FlightThe 1st thing I remember about the recording is that when we opened the door to Hum Depot's basement studio, the console was in a jillion pieces. Why we were the reason it got cleaned for the first time since 1972, who can say? Marky cussed heroically, recomposing the board while the Joos idled High Life ponies in the parking lot. Everyone was well in character by the time the reels sputtered to life.

'Beat' (1982) was released just eight months after the quartet's recording of 'Discipline' and marked the first occasion where a KC line-up had remained intact for a two album stretch and the first album by the band to employ a separate producer - Rhett Davies

this edition of PORTALS features standout tracks like "VOID

With infectious tracks like “Grace Kelly

Back with their second album

an earnest yet tongue-in-cheek retrospective of their life experiences

A guest feature from Lil Uzi Vert adds extra star power to a project that has become a cultural touchstone

There are some lighter moments in the battle-rhyme tracks

With lacquers from the original master tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound

making it an essential piece for collectors and fans alike

Stylishly packaged (of course) and including a new sleeve note by Richard Norris

as well as featuring artistic contributions such as poetry and visual pieces

'Somewhere Beyond The Blue' is a three song EP from The Amity Affliction