The move is complete. The hallowed grounds of Grant Street have been vacated for climes of a higher elevation. It has taken quite some time to settle in, and here is a glimpse of the new studio space. It seems that maybe the old ghost of Maba may have hitched a ride down the street for so far it seems a very fluid space to create. The Press has a full slate of projects for remainder 2009, including: Post production of "The Closing of the Grant St." movie, the beginning of a film project with Grant St.'s favorite collaborator The Music Psycho, a small, public show of works on self destructing paper, and a second helping of The Sampler. It is high time to saddle up, as we have finally settled in.
Current Rotation:
1. Drive By Truckers: Brighter Than Creation's Dark: The loss of Jason Isbell allows the very Lucinda Williams-like Shonna Tucker shine brightly. Her songs of heartbreak and loss add a new dimension to a band that already had a few faces. Another fine DBT disc.
2. Songs: Ohia: Magnolia Electric Co.: Outing from 2003 (right before the name change,). Jason Molina moves over and lets some bandmates shine. Essential to your collection.
3. Sun Kil Moon: April: Mark Kozelek serves up the entire musical food pyramid on 1 platter, unless you have the early pressing with the 4 track bonus disc.
4. Sufjan Stevens: Illinois: An experience that mirrors watching a film, this album is very intriguing, \even if you are not from Illinois. The track "John Wayne Gacy Jr." is haunting.
5. Ween: The Mullusk: For a guy who likes his music to have a progressive slant to it, this watery song cycle is the Ween album for you. The Blarney Stone will bring a tear to yer eye.
