Swirlies: Blonder Tongue Audio Baton Vinyl LP Kranky Records reviewed by Von Bee 09/2012

reviewed by Von Bee 09/2012

1971's "Burning Spear" rests atop the pantheon of Funky Flute Tracks

Audio components can be sensitive to mechanical vibration

Catalyst's debut album from 1972 gets a proper reissue job at the nice price

Swirlies: Blonder Tongue Audio Baton Vinyl LP Kranky Records reviewed by Von Bee 09/2012Debut studio album from Boston's Swirlies. Blonder Tongue Audio Baton, named after an obscure audio EQ unit heavily used during the recording of the LP, was originally released in March of 1993 and remains the band's most memorable body of work, embraced by fans and critics alike. A true cult favorite and a gem from the '90s indie scene. Includes the songs: "Pancake," "Jeremy Parker," "Bell," "Vigilant Always," "His Love Just Washed Away," "Wrong