NTR008 / SPCTV CDR 3

Available Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Phyllis' Musical Inn, Chicago (1800 W. Division, approximately 2 blocks from Division L and #9 bus). The Leavitt Ours are opening for Truman Peyote, The Lord Jeff, and Julie Byrne. Cover $3, +21.

NTR008 is a limited pressing, 10 copy cassette featuring The Ours' first and only recording of their structured improvisation, Movement. Deserted factories, organic and industrial instrumentation, conceptual repetition, life / vitality. Features haunting harmonium and heavy synth work by Kelley Dailey, guitar work by Travis Bird that foreshadows his work with Daniel Burke (Illusion of Safety), and a sparse arpeggio backdrop by Nicholas Zettel.

SPCTV CDR 3 is a limited pressing CDR of The Ours' first extended recording session from November and December 2009. Ambient-and-clausterphobic tones, experimental pop, exploring the range, depth, and limitation of pop structures, through anti-refrains, single verses, minimalist structure. Kelley on keys/bass/guitar/vocals, Travis on drums/synth/vocals, Nicholas on guitar/bass/vocals.

Reckless Records

SPCTV CS1 and SPCTV CS2 should be available at the following Reckless Records locations:

Lakeview
3126 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613
(Approximately 10 minutes from Wellington or Belmont L)

Wicker Park
1532 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60622
(Approximately 5 minutes from Damen L)

Loop
26 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(Less than 5 minutes from Monroe subway and steps from Madison/Wabash L)

Store price should be $4.99, get to your favorite Reckless and pick 'em up!