For album number five, The Thermals hook up with producer Chris Walla (issue #19) at Jackpot! Recording in Portland, OR (I know, that's my studio, but screw you if you think I'm doing this to serve my own interests - I dig The Thermals). Chris later mixed this all-analog album at his home-based Alberta Court studio. This record sounds great, propulsive and fun, even on shitty car stereos. Also mastered by Roger Seibel.
Music Reviews | No. 80
The Age of Adz
by Larry Crane
In issue #70 we got the scoop on Sufjan's unorthodox recording techniques. This new album is more "electronic-y" with some "real" instruments mucked around with in some crazy ways. I think I like it a...
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