Service Merchandise (LP)
Previous Industries
Amoeba Review
Together, Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, and STILL RIFT are...Previous Industries. Their debut release as a group, Service Merchandise, is an exploration of dead malls, dead stores, and the spiritual repercussions of all these late, once-great temples to consumerism. The tracks, many named after departed retail giants (Montgomery Ward, Roebuck), feature woozy, distorted throwback samples, smart, easy flowing raps, and enough nostalgia and loss to connect with listeners beyond the novelty and intrigue of the initial concept. Service Merchandise is one of the most interesting, well-executed indie rap releases of the year.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Showbiz
|
Previous Industries | 03:00 |
2.
Pliers
|
Previous Industries | 03:02 |
3.
Braids
|
Previous Industries | 02:15 |
4.
Roebuck
|
Previous Industries | 03:15 |
5.
Montgomery Ward
|
Previous Industries | 03:31 |
6.
White Hen
|
Previous Industries | 02:31 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Babbages
|
Previous Industries | 02:55 |
2.
Fotomat
|
Previous Industries | 03:54 |
3.
Dominick's
|
Previous Industries | 04:13 |
4.
Zayre
|
Previous Industries | 03:02 |
5.
Kay Bee
|
Previous Industries | 03:31 |