The Golden Hour Box Set
Today, on what's likely the clearest day we've had in Los Angeles in months, seems like a good a day as any to pull out the tenderly crafted box set from 1928 Recordings, the Golden Hour. With a straight-shot view of the denuded, snowy San Gabriels, I can't help but think about hopping in the car and driving out to the mountains. As my friend said this morning "Close down the bell desk. Guests can carry their own bags on a day like today."
And what better way to carry you there than the earnest garage rock-- a specialty of 1928 recordings. You might remember them as the folks who first brought us the Muslims, or from the Browns"Family Album" record from earlier this year. Always known and respected for their packaging, this new Golden Hour box set is no exception. The official package comes with three 7"s packed inside a wooden cigar box with hand-written inserts, match boxes, and digital versions of each song plus bonus tracks. It's a gorgeous set, and definitely worth your twenty bucks.
Air Waves are the standout for me, but it also includes three tracks each from Tijuana Panthers and Gray Goods. Highly recommended, and you can order it direct from the label.