hours:
mon-sat 11am to 10pm
sundays 12pm to 6pm 

BEST ALBUMS
OF 2007

ONLINE STORE

As heard on Radio West:
The Devil Whale
Like Paraders is a brooding, romantic work of slightly twangy, slightly poppy rock & roll replete with lines like "I'm a crash and a burn from being in love/ I'm a midnight kiss away from being someone" and "You creature of indifference/ Why do I still need you?" If you didn't know better, you'd assume Jones is either hopelessly whooped or nursing wounds from an ex-flame-or a lingering polyp. -Jamie Gadette, City Weekly

we also have CDs from the devil whale guitarist, Marcus Bently...

RECENT ARRIVALS
no age
The Sub Pop debut by this LA duo is succinctly all encompassing, from the faux simplicity of the title to the beautiful distortion of its sound, to the packaging that includes a 68-page full-color book packed with photos and art pieces. The record opens with a symphony of noise and sometimes creeps, sometimes smashes through a sonic headlock befitting "Daydream Nation"-era Sonic Youth, Kiwi pop, My Bloody Valentine, and experimental noise.

animal collective
Features four previously unreleased tracks; two are from the Wavelab Studio sessions that produced the critically acclaimed album "Strawberry Jam". All tracks show the band propelling forward on their mad genius trajectory.

earles & jensen present
Rather than mocking or offending, Earles and Jensen use phone calls to build recurring characters and concerns of warmth, depth, and complexity. The recipients are often laughing or intellectually engaged - and Earles and Jensen themselves get so wrapped up in their characters that you sense they've forgotten they're acting. The subjects range from 80s TV shows to tattoo doctoring to the highlights of indie rock. Two CDs for the price of one, with 58 phone calls, 48-page booklet, and original drawings by Devendra Banhart, Adam Green, Jennifer Herrema, Gavin McInnes, Archer Prewitt, Matt Sweeney, and other luminaries.

long blondes
Familiar retro influences, like Pet Shop Boys, Blondie, and Pulp are recalled but not imitated, resulting in an original sophomore album. While their signature narratives form intelligent and sharp observations about romance and life, the lyrics are set to a rich, synthy, electronic sound that suggest the moment New Order's eardrums first vibrated to house and disco in NYC, 1981.

also available:
nik freitas
matmos
simon joyner
magnetic fields lp
pattern is movement
elvis costello
black moth super rainbow 7"
16 horsepower
death in june
and so much more...

OUT OF TOWN
it is so true. chris and anna are ditching salt lake next week for the gray skies of portland and seattle. and we couldn't be more nervous/excited/freaked out about the whole thing. so here is the deal:

we are gone on tuesday, may 13 and we'll be back on monday, may 19. this is our longest trip away from the store, but we're leaving you in good hands. everyone's favorite post-hippy, chaz will cover most of our afternoons. our steady right hand, ryan will fill in the night spots. and if you see a guy behind the counter that looks like chris, it isn't. but say hello to jesse for us.

between these three guys everything at slowtrain should be under control, but if you want to reach us directly because you miss us so much and need to express how nothing is the same in our absence, please send us an email at info@slowtrainmusic.com. we'll be checking it obsessively and responding accordingly.

but the truth is we'll be back before you even notice we are gone - with a renewed energy and great ideas to make our shop even better for you. thanks for understanding!

IN-STORE EVENTS
fri, may 16: gallery stroll and the grand opening of SIGNED & NUMBERED!! gallery stroll upstairs at slowtrain will feature inredible new work from blake palmer. be prepared to fall in love with his art. and on this same night we are proud to annonce the grand opening of Leia Bell's poster shop/gallery: SIGNED & NUMBERED. leia's store (located in the slowtrain basement) will feature concert posters, prints and other limited edition collectibles by contemporary artists-both world renowned and yet undiscovered. it is all incredibly exciting so come on down for fun!!

fri, june 20: French Quarter is back. we are pretty certain that his reputation precedes him...we've raved about his record to anyone that will listen...we've begged and pleaded for people to come see him live at our store...and now we'll just let his reputation speak for itself. he is wonderful. the music is moving. and you will be happy you finally listened to us.


MOTHER'S DAY
don't forget that this coming sunday is a special day for dear ol' mom. and chances are you've probably forgotten and are now scrambling for ideas...well quit your stressing because slowtrain is here to help. we've got suggestions and stock for even the most particular moms (truth is we can even find stuff for anna's mom in the shop and that is no easy task!). here are just a few to get you started...but come on in and we'll be happy to hunt down the right treat for you. and remember if music isn't right for the mother in your life, be sure to head up or down broadway to check out frosty darling, ken sanders, especially for you flowers, retro rose, or model citizen...

most moms are sure to love:
laura gibson
band of annuals
the devil whale
shelley short
neko case
once (soundtrack)
pancake mountain (for new moms!)
robert plant and alison kraus
shearwater
chaz prymek
great lake swimmers
and we've got many many more...

TICKETS
all tickets have only a $1 service fee! but CASH ONLY! keep that in mind...cash only.

the cops @ kilby 5/6: $7
vhs or beta @ urban 5/6: $11
efterklang @ urban 5/7: $9
yo majesty @ urban 5/9: $11
american music club @ urban 5/10: $11
subtle @ urban 5/12: $11
dead meadow @ kilby 5/15: $11
atmosphere @ in the venue 5/16: $18.50
tapes 'n tapes w/ white denim @ in the venue 5/16: $13.50
destroyer @ urban 5/16: $14
margot & the nuclear so and so's @ kilby 5/17: $9
sea wolf @ in the venue 5/19: $11.50
someone still loves you boris yeltsin @ kilby 5/20: $9
the heavenly states @ kilby 5/22: $9
langhorne slim @ urban 5/22: $9
presets @ urban 5/26: $13
white rabbits @ monks 5/30: $9
joan of arc @ urban 5/30: $11
ladytron @ in the venue 6/2: $18.50
dosh w/ anathallo @ kilby 6/9: $9
the black angels w/ the warlocks @ urban 6/13: $11
rza @ urban 6/15: $26
wolf eyes @ urban 6/23: $9
low @ in the venue 7/15: $14.50
king khan & the shrines @ urban 7/16: $11

**please check with each venue before purchasing tickets if you are under 21. all urban lounge shows are 21+.

**slowtrain now offers gift certificates for kilby court shows. buy them for friends, family, co-workers. you know you want to...