TRICK

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Recorded at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY, with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and crack team of a-list musicians, his upcoming album blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment. To newcomers, they will sound like full, complete albums, and old fans will definitely find new things to enjoy. With three more original albums released since, Alex's cult-like fanbase, which includes the likes of Frank Ocean, only ever increases, and Trick remains a firm favourites as more fans discover his prolific back catalogue. In the edit page, go to the 'Metadata' tab and add your Juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release / releases. This record only reaffirms that Alex G continues to be one of the most distinctive American musicians today.

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These early records only reaffirm that Alex G is one of the most distinctive American musicians today. Two years later we made the move to our present address, 35 The Headrow, where we have remained ever since.

Originally released on Bandcamp a couple of years ago, these albums are the ones that helped Alex G to garner such a large and enthusiastic online following.

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even with people in these comments talking about it sounding wonderful i hedged my bet a bit but my god its like hes performing in my room, definitely pick this up if you are a fan of his. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. Rules’ is a slightly more easy-going, less claustrophobic record, drawing a little more on Alex G’s 90s alt-rock sensibilities. After the resounding success of last year’s breakthrough album ‘DSU’, which made sure that Alex G’s name was being carried in excited whispers across the globe, ‘Trick’ and ‘Rules’ have been given the pro treatment.

We carry a broad range of CDs and vinyl (7”/12” singles and LPs) and specialise in indie, alternative, rock, punk, metal plus a few other genres. With three more original albums released since, Alex’s cult-like fanbase, which includes the likes of Frank Ocean, only ever increases, and this record remains a firm favourite as more and more fans discover his prolific back catalogue. Over the last few months he has disarmed packed rooms of rowdy concert goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. It sounds like an epiphany: Alex Giannascoli, sitting in his dorm-room three years ago, suddenly seeing his entire future flash before his eyes.

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Beverly Hills, New York City and London, Loma Vista Recordings are an ever-evolving family of creatives, home to many iconic artists we know and love at Rough Trade. A routinely great artist, much of Sufjan's universal appeal comes from his skills as a gifted narrator, pairing personal musings on love and devotion with commentary on American culture, whilst welding folk and electronica, the ambient and existential. With three more original albums released since, Alex’s cult-like fanbase, which includes the likes of Frank Ocean, only ever increases, and Trick remains a firm favourites as more fans discover his prolific back catalogue.Alex’s third and fourth albums were originally self-released digitally on his Bandcamp, but received the physical attention they deserved following the release of his breakthrough fifth album DSU, remastered and issued on vinyl in 2015 for the first time. Trick is soaked in the distinctive personality that is Alex G, the professionally mastered versions of these tracks affirming that underneath all the unconventional guitar lines and scrawls of fuzz, Alex has a serious knack for melodic songwriting. Now with a massively successful US tour opening for sweet soul darlings Thee Sacred Souls behind him, 2023 is sure to be a propitious year for Daptone's newest signee.

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Slow, plodding piano accompanies a song of longing that grows and evolves over the course of about three minutes; it’s just a really well-written song.Trick’ manages to blend melancholy and unsettling weirdness with a strange, uplifting sense of hope. Songs like "Sarah", "Advice" and "Change" are soaked in the distinctive personality of Alex G, displaying a serious knack for melodic songwriting underneath unconventional guitar lines and scrawls of fuzz. His full length debut on Daptone Records is equal parts raw feeling and elegance and exudes confidence and charm. The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.