Amoeba hollywood Staff
Dots and Loops (LP)
Stereolab
I just got hipped to this album this year, and def a great one. Ambient jazz Alternative vibes. The song "flower Called Nowhere" goes Hard!!!!
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Trio Exposition (LP)
Devin Daniels
If you Love Sax trio like I do, this is for you! Arguably the best Alto player in LA right now. Enjoy!
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Valle Verde (single)
You Me + the Whales Sextet
New group out of LA. Fusion between Folk, Ambient, and Free Jazz...with Bells lol. Their new project should be dropping sometime this year. Great vibes!
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Ocean (LP)
Moses Yoofee Trio
I just found out about this trio Yesterday....they dope...London Jazz hip hop vibes.
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Unusual Object (LP)
Josh Johnson
My Sax brother Josh just released this project this year and It's really amazing. You probably seen this guy playing all over town with Jeff Parker. It's solo sax with so many pedals. A must hear!
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Chris Curtis
Amoeba Hollywood
Used vinyl pricer, tabletop game buyer, and consummate nerd
What's for Breakfast? (CD)
Dent May
Excellent pop with extremely strong melodies and a varied sound palette.
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The Story of the Bee Gees (Book)
Bob Stanley
Compelling tale of the very odd Gibb brothers and their music. Though I had a mild interest in the group before I read it, the book converted me into a superfan. Stanley, a member of the great British band Saint Etienne, is an engaging and witty writer.
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Hey Panda (LP)
The High Llamas
Long-running group continues to add nuance to their brand of Brian Wilson-style pastoral pop. This album features some modern production elements like auto-tuned vocals and sub-bass atop their default sound. Not as immediate as their other work, but this one really grew on me.
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Coast 2 Coast (LP)
Pearl & the Oysters
Catchy and warm melodic goodness from French ex-pats living in L.A. Though a bit more groove-orientated, their sound is not dissimilar to Stereolab's best work (and former 'Lab singer Laetitia Sadier even makes an appearance).
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MLEM: Space Agency (Other)
Reiner Knizia (Designer)
Send cat astronauts into deep space in this whimsical push-your-luck game. Clever game mechanics keep everyone invested in every turn. Everyone I've taught this to has loved it!
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David Blade
Amoeba Hollywood
Founding member of Smooth Jazz Friday.
Past Lives (BLU)
I've been watching all the movies that were nominated in the "Best Picture" category of the 2024 Academy Awards and this is by far my favorite. A very calm and meditative movie that in its simplicity conveys the many layers within the human consciousness.
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Past Lives Soundtrack (LP)
Christopher Bear / Daniel
And I love the soundtrack just as much as I love the film!
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Too Dark Park (LP)
Skinny Puppy
A vinyl re-release of the classic Skinny Puppy record. A quintessential album and A MUST for any electronic / industrial fan.
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Opus Dei (LP)
Laibach
Remastered deluxe edition of the 1987 album. Contains the band's version of the Queen song "One Vision." "GIMME A LIGHT BEER!" If you know you know.
Available on single LP as well as a 2 CD box set that contains bonus live tracks.
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