Notes on Majority Rule "Interviews With David Frost" and "Emergency Numbers" : I can't say I look back too much... In fact, I think it's safe to say that at any point, I genuinely feel like I've only been alive for 3 years. It's fuckin' retarded. Anything beyond that just kind of goes into deep storage and gets pulled out only on a rare frozen moment of introspection.
However, I can say with complete certainty that my absolute favorite time in life to reflect on centers around the period in which these two albums came out. It was without a doubt the most pure and altruistic time in the lives of the band, myself, our friends, their bands, and the things we were committed to. Anyone active in the DC/NoVA punk/hardcore scene of the time would probably tell you the same. When I think about these records in particular, I'm reminded of a rare moment in life where I actively felt a part of a thriving (local) community. It was very exciting waking up every day and knowing that you were going to see all of your friends and work on so many projects before returning to your bed (if you even went to sleep that day!). Things felt urgent and everyone's actions and behaviors followed suit.
In many ways, Majority Rule was the anchor for everyone during those times. Starting with the record release for "Interviews With David Frost" at the Wilson Center (w/pg.99, Darkest Hour, Waifle, and City of Caterpillar opening!), Majority Rule shows became these pulsing beacons of community pride where hundreds and hundreds of people would come to every show, know every single word to every song, and altogether combine to create a truly transcendent experience that left us all with.... hope? Motivation? Cathartic satisfaction? These three guys and their music definitely did something special for and to all of us living in the area at the time.
What's most amazing to me in the present day is how well both of these albums held up. Repressing them doesn't feel at all like a novelty or nostalgic kitsch in the slightest. I still get goosebumps. I still believe in what's going on from the point the needle touches down all the way until it picks back up. It's my sincerest hope that a lot of folks that weren't into DIY punk/hardcore back then (or maybe missed out on the whole DC/NoVA revival of the early 00's) will be able to pull even a sliver of what these records have already given so many people. You're in for a treat...
MBL014-1 : MAJORITY RULE "INTERVIEWS WITH DAVID FROST" LP
- Second pressing of the classic debut album from Washington DC's MAJORITY RULE
- Coupon for free downloads included in every jacket
- At checkout, you'll be able to add the CD version for only $4.00
- You can try out/download the entire recording for free at http://www.gimmesound.com/MajorityRule
• To order this LP online, please visit http://www.magicbulletrecords.com/august09.html
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MBL035-1 : MAJORITY RULE "EMERGENCY NUMBERS" LP
- Second pressing of the classic final full length album from Washington DC's MAJORITY RULE
- Coupon for free downloads included in every jacket
- At checkout, you'll be able to add the CD version for only $4.00
- You can try out/download the entire recording for free at http://www.gimmesound.com/MajorityRule
• To order this LP online, please visit http://www.magicbulletrecords.com/august09.html
• If paying by cash or money order, write info@magicbulletrecords.com for instructions
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Notes on This Will Destroy You "S/T" : We're now on the 3rd pressing of this thing. It's kind of weird knowing that most people living in modern society have probably heard something by this band in just a few short years (whether they realize it or not)... be it in a movie trailer, a TV show (usually where "men" are crying and getting snot on their shirts), a commercial, a coffee shop's stereo, and on and on. It's definitely been an unexpected and educational ride to say the least. At the end of the day, they're still an actual band of 4 dudes driving around, playing shows, making records just like the rest of us. And this was/is a damn fine record at that. Some new marble-y color variations for this one... enjoy.
MBL100-1 : THIS WILL DESTROY YOU "S/T" 2xLP
- Third pressing of the critically-acclaimed full length album from Austin's THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
- Coupon for free downloads included in every jacket
- At checkout, you'll be able to add the CD version for only $5.00
- You can try out/download the entire recording for free at http://www.gimmiesound.com/ThisWillDestroyYou
• To order this 2xLP online, please visit http://www.magicbulletrecords.com/august09.html
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Next:
Christie Front Drive "Stereo" LP+DVD, CD+DVD, digital
Christie Front Drive "Discography" CD, 2xLP, digital
Forensics "You Don't Have To Win, But You Have To Fight" 10", CD
Integrity "Vvalpürgisnacht" CD/shirt box set
Integrity "Vvalpürgisnacht" skateboard deck
Loser Life "My Hell + More Hell" CD
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