Inside you there are two wolves. One is beloved bluegrass phenom Billy Strings; the other is Oklahoma City noise-rock naysayers Chat Pile. Your neighbors have been feeding both at Boulder’s Paradise Found Records and Music (1646 Pearl St.) — alongside an eclectic list of other artists topping the new vinyl release charts this month in the People’s Republic.
1. Billy Strings - So Much for Goodbyes
2. Chat Pile - Who Loves the Sun
3. Beck - Ride Lonesome
4. Masayoshi Takanaka - An Insatiable High (reissue)
5. Mike D - Thank You
6. Mastodon - Marrow Deep
7. Sylvan Esso - Ow 8
8. Dinosaur Jr. - There Near
9. Ty Segall - Chrome
10. Kangding Ray - Sirat Original Soundtrack
STAFF PICK: HUG by HUG
Delving further into Devendra Banhart's recent explorations in the ambient realm, HUG's debut is a strong first statement, with all three members — including producer Noah Georgeson and Gyan Riley (son of composer Terry Riley) — throwing their skills into the cauldron. The result is a blissful brew that hits one's sonic palette in all the right places. Perfect for a chill weekend morning, and who couldn't use more of those right now? – Patrick Selvage, vinyl buyer
