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Terry Allen: Juarez (PoB-026)

Legendary Texan artist Terry Allen occupies a unique position straddling the frontiers of country music and visual art. Widely celebrated as a masterpiece—arguably the greatest concept album of all time—his spare, haunting 1975 debut LP Juarez is a violent, fractured tale of the chthonic American Southwest and borderlands. Produced in collaboration with the artist and meticulously remastered from the original analog tapes, this is the definitive edition of the art-country classic.

Mike Cooper & Derek Hall: Out of the Shades (PoB-025)

First-ever reissue of folk and experimental music icon Mike Cooper’s historic earliest recordings and PoB’s very first official Record Store Day exclusive release. Named for The Shades, the Reading, UK folk club where Mike Cooper regularly performed, and which housed prodigy Derek Hall—“a guitarist who could actually match Davey Graham both in technique and musical ideas”—this super rare EP was issued in 1965. (ON SALE)

Nap Eyes Accolades and Acclaim.

Happy release day to Nap Eyes! The reviews of Thought Rock Fish Scale are coming in, and they are uniformly glowing, including a thoughtful 8.0 review from Pitchfork, a 4/5 from MOJO, a 4/5 from The Irish Times, and an 8/10 from Drowned in Sound. “Brimming with passion and protest… Let this record be the first step in your rehabilitation from information overload,” writes Pitchfork’s Stuart Berman.

The FADER Premieres Nap Eyes’ Thought Rock Fish Scale.

In advance of its February 5 release, The FADER is premiering Nap Eyes’ Thought Rock Fish Scale: “The year’s first classic indie rock album. For my money, Nap Eyes are one of the best rock bands in business today, handily spanning the space between Bob Dylan and The Microphones. Nigel Chapman’s songwriting grips like the best of them. A timeless release, already.”

Nathan Bowles Misses His Dog, Completes New Album.

Thanks to the Bluegrass Situation for sharing this mesmerizing video of Nathan Bowles performing his new composition “I Miss My Dog” for Pickathon’s Lucky Barn Series. Great performance, great website, great festival–and a great reason for us to announce that Nathan will release an immersive new album with PoB later in 2016. Stay tuned for details!

Nap Eyes Announce Tour with Cian Nugent + Share “Lion in Chains.”

Nap Eyes have announced a spring headline tour in support of their new album Thought Rock Fish Scale, which is out February 5th. Coinciding with this announcement is the release of the album’s centerpiece, “Lion In Chains.” The almost seven-minute long epic is one of several movingly ineffable moments on the album that gathers loved ones and legacies at a cautious if affectionate distance, folding them into carefully articulated but centerless koans.

The FADER Premieres Nap Eyes’ “Roll It.”

Nap Eyes’ new album Thought Rock Fish Scale, is just a month away from release on February 5th. The band shared opening track “Mixer” late last year and are following it up today with “Roll It” via The FADER, who call Nigel Chapman “the kind of preternaturally smart lyricist who inspires comparison to Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, and Van Morrison, and the many odd musicians who fall between.”

Goodbye, Goat; Hello, Monkey.

2015 (Year of the Goat) in all its splendor and magnificence is out the door, and 2016 (Year of the Monkey) is right around the corner. Seems only appropriate to reflect on things that were, round-up some additional year end list recognition, and propel us into this next age with some upcoming tour dates.

20% Off Sale; Free PoB Sampler; Red River Dialect’s “Great Eastern Sun” Video.

To celebrate Krampus Day and our 5th anniversary, all catalog items are on sale for 20% off through Dec. 6th when you use the coupon code KRAMPUS during checkout. All physical orders will also include a free PoB Sampler CD. We’re also pleased to premiere the meditative video for Red River Dialect’s “Great Eastern Sun,” from their moving album Tender Gold and Gentle Blue. Watch it until the end to cleanse yourself of holiday doldrums and dread.