Valentine’s is just around the corner, and although a lot of folks will spend it single (or unhappy), at least there’s still music to confide in. From February 14 to 28, we’ll be running a buy two, get 20% off on select records in-stores.
It’s up to you to come up with unique vinyl pairings. Unlike the ever-fluctuating mess of romance, you get to be the omnipotent listener in this story. To give your matchmaking game a head start, here’s some of our recommendations.
Okkervil River’s Away + Matt Pryor’s May Day
Somber folk-inspired rock to get you through the month. Lay down in your sun-drenched room, and let your soul just drift away.
Kraftwerk’s Trans-Europe Express + Daft Punk’s Human After All
For those looking for records influential to the development of electronic music, here’s two you can’t go wrong with.
Teenage Fanclub’s Deep Fried Fanclub + Belle & Sebastian’s The Boy with the Arab Strap
Stylish 90s alternative. Deep Fried Fanclub is a collection of raw, grunge-inspired rarities, while The Boy with the Arab Strap is an indie pop essential.
Radiohead’s OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 + The Smiths’ The Queen is Dead 5LP Box Set
If you’re feeling heavyweight, go ahead and indulge yourself with collector’s box sets of two important albums in history. These deluxe versions will satisfy any fan’s cravings.
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris’ Trio II + Keith Urban’s Ripcord
Two critically acclaimed albums to get your country game going. Both certified bestsellers by the RIAA!
Muddy Waters’ Electric Mud + Janis Joplin’s I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
Blues and psychedelic combine in these two essential albums. Electric Mud was controversial for its fusion of the two, while the sound of I Got Dem Ol’… was a pretty much expected masterpiece.
Isaac Hayes’ Hot Buttered Soul + Otis Redding’s Otis Blue
Highly interesting soul records to spice up your growing collection. Made for repeat spins.
Eric Dolphy’s Out to Lunch + Sun Ra’s The Magic City
Avant-garde albums for fans of weirder jazz. Prepare to travel to other dimensions.
Ghostbusters OST + Stranger Things, Vol. 2
Soundtrack records rooted in the 1980s supernatural.
Son House’s Father of Folk Blues + Howlin’ Wolf’s self-titled
Blues foundations to keep you company on lonely days. Don’t miss out on this.
Pinegrove’s Cardinal + Modern Baseball’s Holy Ghost
Run for Cover must-haves. Cardinal is a country-tinged emo record, while Holy Ghost is the third and final album from the band with a cult following.
Beyoncé’s self-titled + Jay-Z’s The Black Album
One of the most powerful couples in music today. It only makes sense to get their hit records together.
Bonnie Rait’s Give It Up + Laura Marling’s Short Movie
Although one is from 1972 and the other from 2015, both records have a similar sound to delight all listeners of alternative folk.
Check out the rest of our offerings by visiting our stores!
Words by Kurvine Chua.