The Wooden Shjips Thread

I don't think it's UK only. The Chicago store/label Permanent Records is doing it.
http://www.permanentrecordschicago.com/news.php

Weird... I looked at some page of RSD releases and it only turned up on the UK one. Well, I'll keep an eye out.

i should never register an opinion on these guys' releases until i've driven around for a while with them cranked, that's when it works best for me and the details i miss at home spill out.

I keep forgetting this myself. Important words.

Permanent is putting that out? Are we sure about that?

tbh I'm not sure of a goddamn thing anymore

We here at Permanent Records couldn't be more delighted to be sharing with you our very first Record Store Day Exclusive release, a split 7" between (the brand new CAVE side-project) Bitchin Bajas and Moon Duo (featuring Wooden Shjips' guitarist Erik "Ripley" Johnson). CAVE and Wooden Shjips share a lot in common, but their respective side-projects make an even better split pairing. Each band specializes in minimalist, repetitive, psych that's obviously influenced by Krautrock. however, they differ in that Bitchin Bajas focus on the melodic repetition while Moon Duo is heavier on the rhythm and quite a bit darker. This is Bitchin Bajas debut release. Moon Duo has released 3 critically acclaimed records to date. Both tracks on this split are exclusive to this release, which is limited to 750 copies, never to be pressed again. Happy Record Store Day!

We've distributed all of our wholesale stock, they will be available through: Revolver, Forced Exposure, Carrot Top, Thrill Jockey, Norman, & Forte.

Yo, where is that from?

Terminal Boredom board.

can a mod plz fix the misspelling in the title of this thread? thanking u

not a misspelling iirc.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7ZeuvTeyato/SezWT3YLXnI/AAAAAAAAApc/sgsB8cve6as/s400/wooden_shjips_dos.jpg

apologies for the bad joek

Nice!!

WELP, I didn't actually find a copy of it, but the Moon Duo side of the Record Store Day 7" is beautiful.

this "vol.2" comp of singles, etc. is ace.

This band kicks much butt. I recommend Vol. II and the split 7".

I am so going to see them open up for Spectrum in two weeks.

lcd soundsystem cover
http://covertcuriosity.blogspot.com/2010/05/shjips-vs-soundsystem.html

I really like Wooden Shjips, but not feeling that one at all. It's not even slightly amusing. Maybe because I HATE the original. :/

Shjips are cool 'n all, but I have a tough time imagining needing more than one record by them (for me it's the first... tho' the singles comps are good too).
Same thing for Moon Duo.

I am digging this, but I've never heard the LCD Soundsystem track.

in the end I'd rather just listen to "White Light/White Heat"

Gotta see these guys one of these days. Vol 2 is grate.

Saw them in Antwerp, Belgium last April. Dude loaned his cymbals to Yob :)

The Shjips are fun live. I think I have the first album and first singles comp., can't say I play them a whole lot, though.

there was a dancey moshpit of sorts during their set at ATP. well fun.

I cast my lot with Wooden Shjips fans. The krautrockish beat & the fine-ass guitar skree make for an irresistable combo for me. The 1st LP is the best, but its all good.

I listen to the first lp the least out of everything they've released.
I dunno, seem like a strong singles band to me (based on the comps).
Would really love to see a Wooden Shjips/White Hills bill.

I totally went through a "phase" last summer with my "Loose Lips" 7". I just picked up the Moon Duo CD but haven't listened yet, and I almost bought another WS 7" a few days ago but it was like NINE DOLLARS

http://passionweiss.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/escape.jpg

weeping fire eye considers touching of the feather hair button

Isn't it great? I think I like WS more though.

Somebody described the sound of this band as a cross between Neu and Quicksilver Messenger Service...is this right? What album(s) sound most like this?

All of their output sounds the same. Vol. 1 is their best collection. Neu! and Quicksilver is more how I would describe the side project, Moon Duo.

im kinda obsessed with this new moon duo track http://soundcloud.com/souterraintransmissions/moon-duo-mazes

"goners" is pretty great too

this is great

soooo yeah, this new moon duo record is great? i mean, i expected to like it, but i think i *love* it. I saw them two weeks ago and liked the show, but it felt pretty one-note overall -- not a huge surprise, really. but the record, while not hugely eclectic, is nicely textured/layered.

It's my favorite record out of the MD/WS camp so far, I think. The remixes are pretty nice, too.
Played Sonic Booms remix of Scars on the air last night.

where does one get the remixes?

Mine came with Mazes as a bonus disc when I bought it at a local indie shop.

oh bummerz. and i bought it from the band at the show!

(the album itself, i mean. no remix disc included)

I got it at google.

It was included in a limited number of copies of Mazes, I guess.

hmm google, is that like a new record store or something?

soooo yeah, this new moon duo record is great? i mean, i expected to like it, but i think i *love* it.

OTM. Perfect vibe throughout the whole thing.

guitar sound throughout is just like "yessssssss"

OK I am excited about this now! Hadn't even been on my radar.

This is awesome!

I really like the Wooden Shjips cover of the NZ Flying Nun band Snapper - Buddy