• Standard, The - Albatross (CD) |
1 1

Standard, The

Standard, The - Albatross (CD) |

Standard, The - Albatross (CD) |

$ 9.90 USD
$ 9.90 USD $ 9.90 USD
Sale Sold out
634457210028 | BEZZ7Y-7QJU-Y6

Description

The Standard -- the band All Music Guide calls, "heartbreakingly gorgeous... startlingly unique" -- return with another album that demands the upper reaches of your stereo's register. On "Albatross", their fourth full-length (and second for Yep Roc), this Portland quartet continues to climb out of obscurity on the backs of hometown reverence, coveted tours (Wire, The Shins, Clinic, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Steve Malkmus and the Jicks, etc.) and a continuous stream of critical praise. Tim Putnam's nervous, bruised vocals carry the band down a frenetic path full of percussive guitar lines and rising keyboard textures, leading Filter Magazine to proclaim, The Standard are "an ensemble with more prowess than bands twice their age but with an imagination that reaches higher to the heavens with each passing song... If this band does not start selling more records, I will slit my wrists." Standard Jewel Case.

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
View full details