Name: At the Medieval Castle Nineteen 100-Year Lifetimes Since
Brand: Departmentstore Santas

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

sv095

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-07-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

857176003478

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Departmentstore Santas

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Superior Viaduct

The Departmentstore Santas' LP is an underground rock classic of the highest order - from its carnivalesque front cover to the sixteen home-schooled tracks contained inside. Information about this mysterious band has been as scarce as original copies of their self-released album, yet purveyors of lo-fi pop esoterica have whispered about the Santas' raison d'etre for the better part of the past three decades. Recorded in the early '80s in La Mesa, California, 'At the Medieval Castle Nineteen 100-Year Lifetimes Since' features quirky sing-alongs, wide-eyed lyrics, echoey instrumentals and outsider folk-punk à la Daniel Johnston. While bandleader Joseph D'Angelo's unique charm may not fit comfortably in any one style, his preternatural world is united by the warmth and grit of these bedroom recordings. Out of step with other music of its era, Departmentstore Santas uncannily anticipated the 4-track movement of the '90s. This first-time reissue is recommended for fans of Television Personalities, Guided By Voices and Cleaners From Venus.

At the Medieval Castle Nineteen 100-Year Lifetimes Since

Music GB