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This One

Flumergex

Record label: Basementia Records

Media: Professionally manufactured, shrink-wrapped in jewel case

Price: $13.50 including shipping

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The breakthrough album by the fabulous Flumergex explores a variety of musical genres and melds them all together into a comprehensive whole: This One. From the middle eastern techno dance of "Sheherazade's Sister" through the highly political funky rant "Soapbox" to the swing of "The Key to Happiness" and the ballad of "The Highest Mountains," This One pulls no punches, leaves no stone unturned, and covers the world in its dancing. "The Purple Paisley Jig" is a psychedelic Celtic techno jam; "Chera Tessa" is an Eastern rocker with a metal edged sword; "New Lazy Swing" is almost pure jazz and "Industrialysis" is such classic rock it could almost be straight out of the 60's. The album features Jesse Smith on electric, acoustic and bass guitars, vocals, keyboards, drum kit, drum machine, hand drums, clarinet on "New Lazy Groove" and the sitar on the transcendental rock of "Vishnu's Dream." Special guests Jon Rigby (doumbek on "The Ritual") and Andy Hoke (organ on "Industrialysis") are also featured on this album that is sure to make rock and roll history.

Seize the Day

T. Ray and the Shades

Record label: Burn One Records

Media: Professionally replicated CD, shrink-wrapped in jewel case

Price: $12.50 including shipping

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Portland based T. Ray and the Shades have been giving a new meaning to rockin' blues for several years. "Seize the Day" features smokin' hot originals including "Not You Not Me" and the title track, "Seize the Day," as well as a few choice classic blues covers, including "Thrill is Gone" and "Messin' With the Kid." Vocalist T. Ray Murray is in the forefront projecting power, personality and emotion with her singing. Lead guitarist Matt Zekala and saxophonist Scott Johnston add spice and splendor, spinning their lines with skill while bassist Jesse Smith and master drummer Matt Murray hold down the rhythm.

Undercover Operations in the Name of JAST

Operation J

Record label: Basementia Records

Media: CDR with full color insert and label

Price: $12.50 including shipping

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Operation J is an all-star band whose performances in the Portland area have been unparalleled. "Undercover Operations in the Name of JAST" is the quirky, dramatic, funky, epic debut album by this group of highly creative personalities, and it features songs so smart they are sharper than a pencil: including the humorous "The Bipolar Song," the mysterious "JAST," the moving "Candlelight Kind," the angry "Never," funky rockers "The Dragon's Aftermath," "The Operation J Theme" and "The Funky Wicket," the philosophical "Natural Selection," and the classic swamp stomp, "Bad Magic Mama," and finally concludes with "U Get Me Hot," which takes the album over the top with its tight transitions and layers of high-energy sound. Featuring Jessiah Maximus on guitars and lead vocals; Screemin' Steve on bass and vocals (and rhythm guitar on U Get Me Hot); The Count on drums and backing vocals; and Androcles Hokemanensis on piano and various synthesizer keyboards and backing vocals.

Barnlife

The Mushtones

Record label: Basementia Records

Media: Double CDR in jewel case with color insert and label

Price: $15.50 including shipping

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The 2 CD debut album by The Mushtones is an experimental collection with many dimensions. The moods from whimsical to tragic, humorous to angry, and journeying far into the realm of the deeply psychedelic, this is music that's influenced by classic rock, funk, folk, techno and middle eastern sounds.

The first CD, Reflected in Water, showcases the heartfelt "Back Up," which journeys through heartache to begin again with the promise of a new day. The disc goes on to explore melodic and poetic aspects of the human experience, interpersonal relationships and the process of becoming. It includes the mythological classic, Armor Amour, and other longtime favorites including Listen to the Words, Wanderin', and Sometimes Closer; plus many more.

The second CD, Burned by Dragons, features material that leans in a more funky rock and roll direction. It includes songs such as Voices, Natural Selection, Never and The Dragon's Aftermath that have been made popular by Operation J, as well as the definitive full-length version of Girl Trouble, along with many other instant classics.

This epic, iconic, eclectic, double-length album is now available from Basementia Records for just $15.50, including shipping and handling.

Thanks But No Thanks

The Decliners

Record label: Rolling Rack Records / Shovey Records

Media: professionally manufactured eco-pack

Price: $10.50 including shipping

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Political punk, loud and angry just like it's supposed to be. The Decliners are a regular feature of the late night hangout scene in Portland, OR. Flavors of surf and Sinatra spice up this serving of raw power chord madness.

Haunted Luau

The Plushies

Record label: Shovey Records

Media: CDR with color insert and label

Price: $10.50 including shipping

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The genre-bending followup to Furbeast shows The Plushies at a new height of creative extremism. After playing late into the night at clubs and bars all around Portland and Vancouver with a lineup that saw Jesse Smith fill the shoes of stunt guitarist, bandleader Steve Hovey produced a followup CD to showcase the many Plushies tunes that hadn't fit onto the earlier debut. Haunted Luau is a Shovey Records creation, featuring such showstoppers as Mr. 1966, Super Evil, Bomb the Neighbors and the furry pop rock anthem, Furbeast. Just $10.50 including shipping and handling.

Furbeast

The Plushies

Record label: Shovey Records

Media: CDR with full color insert and label

Price: $10.50 including shipping

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The landmark debut album by the incomparable Portland group The Plushies. Get your twist on with songs like Gothchik, Apechild, Chix with Dix, Monster Kid, and the catchy rock anthem of Not Again. This recording features Tom Morgan on drums, Steve Hovey on guitar and bass, Jeff Dickey on lead vocals, and Jim the General on stunt guitar. This is the recording session that launched a full frontal assault on Portland's already confused idea of normality. Furbeast is a production of Shovey Records. You can take this beast home for just $10.50, including shipping. Don't miss out!

Shovacoustik

Screemin' Steve

Record label: Shovey Records

Media: labeled CDR in eco-pack

Price: $10.50 including shipping

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This is the all-acoustic solo album in which Steve Hovey performs melodic renditions of some of the greatest Plushies songs, as well as many of his other compositions, including the rare track, The Holy Rood. We are certain you will enjoy this opportunity to hear Steve's coffee shop interpretation of these wild rock originals. This Shovey Records production sells for just $10.50, including shipping.