{"product_id":"ariel-pink-loverboy-vinyl-2lp","title":"Ariel Pink: Loverboy Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=ariel+pink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAriel Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most polarizing and talented figures in contemporary indie music.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eLoverboy\u003c\/em\u003e was released in the middle of Pink’s run as bandleader of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=haunted+graffiti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaunted Grafitti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which culminated in two of the most beloved (and popular) records in his sprawling catalog, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=before+today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (2010) and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=mature+themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMature Themes\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(2012). But, let’s take a trip even further back decade and see what Mr. Pink is up to. \u003cem\u003eLoverboy\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded between October 2001 and July 2002 in a period of creative energy that also led to his 2002 CD-R release \u003cem\u003eHouse Arrest\u003c\/em\u003e. Originally recorded in $300 spare room on his 8-track tape recorder, this edition has been freshly remastered from the original tapes in stereo for the first time ever, and expanded with additional tracks. \u003cem\u003eLoverboy\u003c\/em\u003e is a thrilling exhibit of Pink’s newfound confidence and control over his sound, becoming less abrasive overall and increasingly intricate and melodic.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=john+maus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Maus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e contributes rigid electronic organ and toy microphone vocals on “Loverboy”, his synths also decorating the hazy, twangy “Ghosts”. “Hobbies Galore” was written by lo-fi touchstone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=r+stevie+moore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. Stevie Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Pink’s take adding layers of nearly tuneless synthesizers and Pink’s eclectic, detached vocal stylings. This edition includes the 10 tracks from the original plus bonus tracks \"Ghosts\", \"Phoebus Palast\" \"Doggone (Shegone)\", \"Blew Straus\", and \"The Birds Sing In You\". The records are packaged in printed inner sleeves with full credits, and an insert with incredibly detailed liner notes by \u003cstrong\u003eHedi El Kholti\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efirst time this album is available in stereo, remastered from the original cassette mixdowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes obi strip, printed inner sleeves, and a 12x12 insert with liner notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital download included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/in2j0mkn02rfqv4v-1054542.shopifypreview.com\/search?\u0026amp;q=Ariel%20Archives\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Ariel%20Pink%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAriel Archives\u003c\/a\u003e reissue series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Mexican Summer 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by SLIM TWIG 11\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e.","brand":"Ariel Pink","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":31047492665434,"sku":"lp-10959","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/arielpink-loverboy.jpg?v=1759278216","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/ariel-pink-loverboy-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}