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 Bluebirds of Happiness Tried to Land on My Shoulder
by Larry Crane
In issue #20 we caught Tobin post-Guided ByVoices and picked his brain about his lovely solo albums. Years on, this one is just as melodic and beautiful as ever. Recorded in his home-based Moonflower...