4. Purity Ring - Shrines

Topics: Salt and vinegar chips and dark confessions to your grandmother. 

Reiley and Clark discuss Shrines, a Purity Ring album released in 2012 under 4AD Records. Tune in for conversations about chicken thighs, vocal samples, and watching a Canadian love making session from a bird's eye view. 

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Before You Listen

Purity Ring article on MusicRadar: http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/purity-ring-weve-never-really-given-analogue-synths-the-time-they-deserve-627458

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Are you late to the party? It's okay, you can still find Shrines in a bunch of places.

• Download Shrines on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify or tune in to this episode for our reviews and brief samples.

NEXT UP

Next up we'll be discussing alt-J (∆) - An Awesome Wave with guest co-host Austin Logan.

• Download An Awesome Wave or or buy the CD/Vinyl on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify and tune in to Episode 5 for our review and brief samples.

Short: Atmosphere - The Quiggle Collection

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Topic: You ever get sick of bringing beach to the sand? I know I do. 

In their first Echo Short, Reiley and Clark discuss six new singles by Atmosphere, released in 2016 on Rhymesayers Entertainment. The artwork for these tracks was masterfully made by Dave Quiggle, so Reiley and Clark are calling this group of songs "The Quiggle Collection". Tune in for funky guitars, bird sounds, and at least one rap song featuring an accordion.  

Before You Begin

Buy, preview, and play the Quiggle Collection on Atmosphere's Bandcamp.

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Track listing:

1. Atmosphere - Windows (feat. Prof) - https://youtu.be/d4Xim0G77vI
2. Atmosphere - Fireflies (feat. Grieves) - https://youtu.be/y_osm7dTuHY
3. Atmosphere - Trying to Fly (feat. Eric Mayson) - https://youtu.be/7bvFdz0YKgE
4. Atmosphere - Salma Hayek (feat. Plain Ole Bill on turntable) - https://youtu.be/GmGXvdzqUGM
5. Atmosphere - My Best Half (feat. Plain Ole Bill on turntable) - https://youtu.be/Lg3whAx7al4
6. Atmosphere - This Lonely Rose (feat. Blueprint & Aesop Rock) - https://youtu.be/wsUDcm7Xio0

Eric Mayson on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/eric-mayson

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3. Gorillaz - Demon Days

Topics: Potato chips, evil laughs, and a brief message on global warming. 

Reiley and Clark are joined by special guest Seamus McCulloch to discuss Demon Days, a Gorillaz album released in 2005 under EMI. Tune in for sing-a-longs, evil laugh impressions, and a small dose of political ranting. 

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Before You Begin

Are you late to the party? It's okay, you can still find Demon Days in a bunch of places.

• Search Record Store Day to find a record store that sells Gorillaz near you.

• Download Demon Days on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify or tune in to this episode for our reviews and brief samples.

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Sample used to create Intro - Dawn of the Dead - 09. Dark Earth - https://youtu.be/ZVcWaGa7iCI

Please Vote for Push it (Clark) or Is She Real (Reiley & Seamus) on our twitter page. 

Feel Good Inc. Covers:

• Metal - Leo Moracchiolli - https://youtu.be/yNENVZFHutQ
• Acoustic - Daniela Andrade - https://youtu.be/7C9EYka6fIU
• Looped - Josie Charlwood - https://youtu.be/izrL7pBdkaw
• Piano/Mashup - Joe Jeremiah - https://youtu.be/cDv-n8G2Z2

Gorillaz - El Mañana - https://youtu.be/s3yCH5SKN_M

George Jones - White Lightning (Inspiration for White Light?) - https://youtu.be/WE5pM1HXxlI

Dare performed Live at the Manchester with a very drunk Shaun Ryder - https://youtu.be/1MBF0ErjMOc

Gorillaz - Fire Coming Out of a Monkey's Head (With live reading by Dennis Hopper) - https://youtu.be/rxD48rKRPek

Gorillaz - Don't Get Lost in Heaven and Demon Days (Live) - https://youtu.be/iZs2sVlkiQc

Next Up

Next Episode we're listening to Purity Ring - Shrines

• Download Shrines on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify or tune in to this episode for our reviews and brief samples.

2. Deftones - Diamond Eyes

Topic: There is one song on this album that is perfect for lovemaking.  

Reiley and Clark discuss Diamond Eyes, a Deftones album released in 2010 on Reprise Records. Tune in for a whole bunch of "nu metal", stories of band in-fighting, and an in-depth view on voyeurism and BDSM in Deftone's sixth studio album. 

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Before You Begin

Beauty and Brutality: Deftones Singer Chino Moreno Opens Up About the New Album 'Gore': http://noisey.vice.com/blog/deftones-chino-moreno-gore-2016-interview

Independent.co.uk interview with Chino about the making of White Pony and Diamond Eyes: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/deftones-interview-with-chino-moreno-we-re-expanding-our-sound-were-not-making-adrenaline-or-white-a6974046.html

Deftones - My Own Summer (amazing  2005 green screen effects): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOzs1FehYOA

Tool - The Grudge (amazing scream at the end) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiR1hmpk-x4

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Are you late to the party? It's okay, you can still find Diamond Eyes in a bunch of places.

• Search Record Store Day to find a record store that sells Deftones near you.

• Download Diamond Eyes on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify and tune in to this episode for our review and brief samples. 

In case you missed Reiley's quote from 1:05:50, here it is: "Yes, hours of pleasure playing with starfish and jellyfish - can you imagine how much fun that would be?"

Next Up

Next Episode we're listening to Gorillaz - Demon Days with a special guest. 

• Search Record Store Day to find a record store that sells Gorillaz near you.

• Download Demon Days on iTunes or Amazon

• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify and tune in to Episode 3 for our review and brief samples.

1: Silversun Pickups - Better Nature

Topic: Snapchat is responsible for the apocalypse.

Reiley and Clark discuss Better Nature, a Silversun Pickups album released in 2015 under New Machine Recordings. They discuss the importance of creating meaningful connections in a world full of shallow interactions, and the importance of having a good bassist. 

Before you begin:

Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYd57rkvnpQ
Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG8fugqFn9Q
Silversun Pickups - Swoon (album): http://amzn.com/B001T46UG4
Alan Moulder (mixer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moulder
Jacknife Lee (producer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacknife_Lee

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Are you late to the party? It's okay, you can still find Better Nature in a bunch of places.

• Search Record Store Day to find a record store with Silversun Pickups near you.
• Download Better Nature on Amazon or iTunes. 
• Stream Better Nature on Amazon Prime or Spotify

Next Up

Next episode we're listening to Deftones - Diamond Eyes.

• Search Record Store Day to find a record store that sells Deftones near you.
• Download Diamond Eyes on iTunes or Amazon
• Not sure if you want to buy it? Stream it on Spotify or Tidal and tune in to Episode 2 for our review and brief samples.