Dear Trouser Press Friends,
I have 7 CD's, new T-Shirts, Ladies Tank Tops and some Vinyl in stock and I'm wondering if you could use any of it. The Shirts and Tops are real nice 100% cotton and come in two styles. They are available in S, M, L, XL and 2XL sizes and are black. Here’s what I've got in stock as far as music:
”Jim Basnight and the Moberlys Return” CD on the Wizzard-in-Vinyl label (Japanese Import)—The best of both “Sexteen” and “Seattle-NY-LA” is mastered wonderfully, with great liners, photos and graphics. It showcases the band from all its incarnations and captures a sound that is really classic and timeless. This one is more, but worth every penny at $20 plus $3 for shipping, $5 outside of the USA. The liner notes really tell the story of the band and the photos, posters, press clippings and memorabilia capture the feel of a great body of work.
The Moberlys "Sexteen" CD--Moberlys first album, originally released in 1980
on vinyl and released on CD on Bear Family in 1997. Picked #3 underground
record of the year in 1980 by Trouser Press and received tons of press all
over the US and elsewhere. This collection has over double the tracks from
'78-'80 than the original album. It's garage pop at its finest. Kinks, Sonics
meets Byrds, Beatles meets Modern Lovers, Heartbreakers. Fresh, raw and high
energy and actually sounds more current now than it did in the early '80s.
Jim Basnight and the Moberlys "Seattle-NY-LA"---The second version of the
Moberlys. Compiled from recording sessions in NY, Seattle, Vancouver BC, and
LA from '82-'89 for the Pop the Balloon label in France in 2001. Tons of great two guitars, twangy tunes and harmony vocals stuff. Six of the 23 tracks originally released on the French Lolita label in '85 on the album "Sexteen". All the rest taken from sessions produced by REM's Peter Buck, Roger Moutenot (Lou Reed), Edwin Deshaizo (Paramount Studios LA) among other notables.
Jim Basnight "Pop Top"---First CD release in '93 after cassette only in '92.
Includes tracks produced in LA by Rand Bishop (The Wackers, Toby Keith), Mike Morongell (A+M Studios), Geoff Eyrich (Plimsouls) and Peter Buck. Great timeless guitar and vocal harmony pop with depth. Features Al Bloch (Concrete Blond), Mike Czekaj (Fuzztones), Kelly Wheeler (Perry Farrell), Arno Lucas (Peter Gabriel), Ted Bishop (Solomon Burke), Fred Mandel (Alice Cooper), Carla Olson (Gene Clark), CJ Buscaglia (Green Jello) and the Seattle-NY-LA Moberlys.
The Rockinghams "Makin' Bacon"---Power trio featuring Jim Basnight with
Criss Crass (Muffs and many more) and Jack Hanan (Seattle's Cowboys). Tongue
in cheek punky power-pop with a bit of outrage. Lot's of fun and certainly a
lost gem in the rough. Quietly released on Not Lame in 1999 after band
stopped gigging. Many songs were released on compilations in the US and
around the world in Japan, Canada and Spain. The band had many international
fans and was known for it's over the top stage shows. A well kept secret but
some of the most fun and rockin' stuff out of the NW in the 90's.
"The Jim Basnight Thing"---Jazzy, Folksy, Soulful at times Beach Boys and
Beatlesque collection of songs that evolved from Jim's acoustic shows in the
90's that served as an "ear break" from the Rockinghams. The tunes range
from fun and witty to romantic and introspective. The use of emotive,
animated and often comic trumpet, violin, piano and harmonica as well as
acoustic and electric six and 12 string guitars and female and male vocals
create a charming and surprising listening experience. Originally released in
1997, during the final period of the Rockinghams it served as the blueprint
for the live band which became known as the Jim Basnight Band and have
become one of the most successful working bands and well liked regional acts
in the NW.
Jim Basnight "Recovery Room"---The latest work recorded over 5 years from
1999 to 2004 is Jim's most diverse work to date. A superb collaboration with
co-producer/engineer Garey Shelton brings out the best in this collection of
strong songwriting. Strong drumming by Ben Smith (Heart) lays the foundation
while Mikel Rollins' (who also plays sax and flute on the album) tasty
grooves and rocking Rockingham Jack Hanan lay down the bass. Superb showman
and noted arranger Geoffrey Castle assembles violin and string quartet style
arrangements, while jazzy visionary trumpeter Jim Knodle twists some very
surprising sounds out of his horn that range from rich and beautiful to dark
and empty. Susan Anthony and Marcella Carros help Jim and the gang to some
very outstanding vocal harmonies that will guarantee a goose bump or two.
Jim's guitar work which is the widest in scope as well as accomplished of
his career is complimented on a few tracks by Jim and Garey's long time
friend Bruce Hazen. "Recovery Room" is a triumph and alludes to a bright
future for Jim as a writer, producer and recording artist.
Jim Basnight and the Moberlys “Pop Pleasure” LP—A great quality, high fidelity pressing from Roma, Italy on the Rave-Up label is similar to the Japanese CD, but with a couple of different songs. It’s just plain cool to put it on your turntable and hear the music coming out of a stereo. The cover is great, with cool photos and liners. It goes for $20, plus $5 for shipping ($10 outside of the USA).
I also have for $10 a piece a 4 song EP from 1984 which includes tracks that
are on "Seattle-NY-LA", except for a cover of the Sonics "Cinderella" and a
7" single of Cinderella and one other song from the same CD from 1983. The
CD's are $8 a piece (other than “Return”) plus shipping ($1 for US, $2 for outside US). All CD’s are available for $5 each plus shipping if you purchase a minimum of 10 pieces (copies). If you are a radio station or a distributor/retailer, I will probably send you promos.
Checks or money orders to be made to:
Jim Basnight
Precedent Records
7616 Latona NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 729-5912
(206) 660-2471
www.jimbasnight.com
jim@jimbasnight.com
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If you want to hear any more Jim Basnight, Moberlys, etc., please let me know. I have 6 unique CD's in stock and I'll be happy to let you preview any one. I just love Trouser Press and I thought that people here may appreciate it.