Another day, another journey into the Ameoba vortex. This afternoon, it’s siren called and by decree, I was forced to fork over the prerequisite $50 minimum. It’s going to be the only record store left in town pretty soon, which is kind of sad. But I’m pretty happy right now after this haul.
What: EPMD-“Crossover” 12″ vinyl single
Price: $6.98
Why: Because no one at Rawkus ever came close to writing an anti-commercial manifesto as good as this one. Plus, the B-Side, “Brothers from Brentwood L.I.” is one of the best of the era.
Download:
MP3: EPMD-“Crossover” (left-click)
MP3: EPMD-“Brothers from Brentwood L.I. (left-click)
What: Grandmaster Flash-“The Message” vinyl LP
Price: $10.98
Why: The Message? Great album cover? Or greatest album cover.
Download:
MP3: Grandmaster Flash-“It’s Nasty” (left-click)
What: “Dre Day” 12″ vinyl single
Price: $6.98
Why:
Sometimes, I will wonder if Tim Dog still cries himself to sleep at night.
Download:
MP3: Dr. Dre-“Dre Day” (left-click)
What: Black Sheep-A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing vinyl LP
Price: $10.98
Why: The strength of Mista Lawnge’s hair alone.
Download:
MP3: Black Sheep-“Strobelite Honey” (left-click)
What: Slick Rick, “Children’s Story” 12″ vinyl single
Price: $6.98
Why: I needed more album covers with eye-patches in my collection
Download: Slick Rick-“Children’s Story” (left-click)
What: Aesop Rock-None Shall Pass vinyl LP
Price: $15.98
Why: Because it’s great.
Download:
MP3: Aesop Rock-“None Shall Pass” (right-click)
MP3: Aesop Rock-“Citronella” (right-click)
What: Pink Floyd-The Wall LP
Price: $9.99
Why: I’m thinking of opening my own Laserium.
Download:
MP3: “Run Like Hell” (left-click)
Total: $74.55
