Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.
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Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.
Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.
Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.
Black vinyl 2LP. Comes housed in a tip-on jacket with restored artwork from guitarist Curtis Harvey.
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Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.
Rose coloured vinyl 2LP. Comes housed in a tip-on jacket with restored artwork from guitarist Curtis Harvey.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Beloved Brooklyn slowcore band Rex's 1996 sophomore album "C" finally gets the deluxe treatment it deserves with a full analog remaster that breathes new life into its inspired combo of alt-country and post-hardcore. If you're sat at the intersection of Galaxie 500, Low and Codeine, this one's a peach.
Codeine drummer Doug Scharin was the initial driving force behind Rex, assembling the band in 1994 alongside guitarist and singer Curtis Harvey and Red Red Meat bassist Phil Spirito, with Kirsten McCord handling cello. After their well-received debut album dropped on Southern in 1995, they released a mini-album (1996's country fried "Waltz") and then "C", the band's most acclaimed full-length - a manicured prog-country epic that folds many of the era's fringe movements into a coherent, widescreen blare. Listening now it's easy to hear not only where the music came from (think Slint, or Red House Painters) but the music it directly inspired, like Karate, The Sea and Cake, or even Scotland's own Arab Strap.
The new remaster was made from the original tapes, so "C" sounds punchier than it ever has. Lengthy jams like 'New Son', a 10-minute harmonic puzzle of awkward rhythms, distorted vocals and surprisingly dry riffs are thick and dynamic, while the symphonic title track is the perfect mix of soft power (that bass!) and brooding post-grunge attitude.