Free Demonstration of Gentle Laxatives
If you were lucky enough to see Truman Sparks on their recent jaunt, not only were you subjected to more rock that you were probably able to handle, you were also given the opportunity to purchase a limited edition tour EP. However, if you're lame like me, you might have missed out completely. But don't despair!
The Sparks' tour EP, The Gentle Laxative Demostration, is now available for FREE download! This EP features 4 new songs, a live version of "Trog," and a remix of "Enters Trog," both from Truman Sparks' self-titled debut. Though you missed out on the physical product, we've meticulously scanned the limited edition artwork and included it in the .zip file.
Truman Sparks will be entering the studio in January to record their follow-up LP "Esophogalapagos," including re-recordings of some of these demos, so this is your chance to learn the songs in advance and sing along at shows. Everyone loves that guy.
Conspiracy Theory #2
For our second podcast, I crashed the Truman Sparks going-away party with piles of recording equipment and forced the four of them to answer the tough questions. Like a true professional, I spilled beer, got a phone call, and basically made an ass of myself.
In other words, another successful podcast.
Truman Sparks hit the road
Everyone's favorite purveyors of Trog-Rock are hitting the road for a couple weeks, kicking off this Friday night right here in Charlottesville! So, if you're a townie, come see them off. Otherwise, make travel plans now and see them wherever you can!
Mar 16: Tea Bazaar - Charlottesville, Virginia
Mar 17: JMU - Harrisonburg, Virginia
Mar 18: DC9 - Washington, DC
Mar 20: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 21: Goodbye Blue Monday - New York, New York
Mar 22: P.A.'s Lounge - Somerville, Massachusetts
Mar 23: Bennington College - Bennington, Vermont
Mar 24: Bard College - Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Mar 26: TBA - Buffalo, New York
Mar 27: Mac's Bar - Lansing, Michigan
Mar 28: TBA - Bloomington, Indiana
Mar 29: Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club - Kansas City, Missouri
Mar 30: Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center - St. Louis, Missouri
Mar 31: Jack Rabbit Lounge - Shreveport, Louisiana
Apr 2: Super Happy Fun Land - Houston, Texas
Apr 5: Lenny's Bar - Atlanta, Georgia
Apr 6: Sean's Mysterious Venue - Savannah, Georgia
Apr 7: The Oasis - Charleston, South Carolina
Apr 8: Relative Theory - Norfolk, Virginia
Truman Sparks shows
Truman Sparks is playing at Charlottesville's Gravity Lounge on December 20. Be there.
In Truman Sparks-related news, singer Adam Smith is playing a solo show at Starr Hill downstairs on December 17.
Oh yeah, and Folkskunde is reuniting for a show at Satellite Ballroom on January 6th.
Can anyone stop Adam Smith?
Record Theory on Last.fm
I’m in the process of adding every Record Theory release to Last.fm, but that means tracking down my copy of each album! So, expect more over the next week or so. But for now, we have these albums ready to go:
- Truman Sparks - Truman Sparks
- Fire At Will - Increase The Violence
- The Stabones - Liver Let Die
- The Nice Jenkins - The World Famous Hallelujah Cotton Candy Rent Party!
For now, I’ve only activated the free songs as full-length preview tracks. However, I’m leaning towards making each album completely available. Especially with the new Flash player on each page. Please leave a comment if you’d like to hear more of these albums and it’ll help me with my decision.
And while you’re there, go ahead and join the super awesome Record Theory group!
