The cynics at get hip records, pittsburgh, pa, usa. Learn to lose by the cynics this is the moody 1993 followup to the critically acclaimed rock n roll album and is the 4th fulllength studio effort overall for pittsburghs finest. The lineup will include five of get hip s signature houserockers the cynics. The claim that modern day cynics must find a way to return to the cheekiness of the classics sits well with me, as well as the core cynical ideal of living naturally. Josh mccann i grew up going to see the cynics at the electric banana, baron said. Recorded at sweat box studios with mike vasquez and bryan nelson engineering, the tracks were laid down in just three days and they capture the energy and. Aug 31, 2008 a wonderful history of the cynics and how they influenced those thereafter. Bside breakfast is a tortured psychedelic ballad in memory of syd barrett. With the 1989 release of their biggest seller rock and roll they came to international attention. He managed to keep the band afloat in the wake of constant personnel changes, he recorded some of the finest garage tracks ever, and also launched. The cynics news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. This classic blast of guitar, rhythm and screaming vocals is now available on their own get hip label. While davidson did list 100 gunk punk albums, he did it alphabetically. The living is the best revenge 2002 release received critical praise from playboy, trouser press, bust and other publications.
Speaking of get hip, the labels founders and flagship band, the cynics, will release a 30th. This second round will feature one of fave pittsburgh punk bands right now, the always wild. This reissue of the cynics debut album contains the entire blue train station lp along with other material recorded at the same time. She wrote one of the four extra tracks included on the expanded reissue of twelve flights up. The cynics are an american garage rock band from pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, the cynics. Cynics by william desmond meet your next favorite book. Cynics, the blue train station green noise records. The cynics no place to hide hard times dionysus usa id8504s. The cynics the cynics rock n roll rare original 12. Jan 12, 2020 formed in 1983 by get hip recordings owner gregg kostelich, the cynics are a garagepunk institution. Home of the cynics, ugly beats, pow wows, nox boys, viv. Some of the nonlp tracks appeared on various 45s which are now long outofprint, and there is one previously unreleased cut. For the cynics, the purpose of life is to live in virtue, in agreement with nature.
Blue train sessions by the cynics originally released in 1986 by skyclad, this release shows the genesis of their wall of guitar sound and was the cynics first fulllength lp. This album catches the cynics at their highenergy best. With over 20,000 products available and new releases arriving daily, we offer highly competitive prices, with a reputation for speedy delivery and outstanding packing and shipping as well as the best and friendliest customer service a company can offer. Get our way marks a return to the bands garagepsyche roots. So the irony is delicious as the digital media world engulfs us globally, garage fans can find even more new vinyl releases to share and spread their gospel. Baron discussed how the cynics played an early influence in her musical career. Get hip folk series presents the debut album from pittsburghs singersongwriter zack keim first step out 552017. The cynics, part 1 a tale of two cynics the cynics are one of. Cynics, the learn to lose new lp green noise records.
Guitar buzzes, chimes, and jangles, while organ, theremin, and harmonica when heard further enhance that authentic 1960s garage sound. The cynics have released 11 acclaimed albums on their own indie label get hip records. Its later rereleased on get hip with a different title, no siesta tonight. Looking back on 2017 releases weird omen the goat breakfast gh268 on orange 7 single black 7 single digital. As head honcho with his wife, barbara garciabernardo of get hip records both a label, releasing and distributing the cynics records as well as those from an array of other mostly garage rock acts, and a brickandmortar retail store gregg. With over 20,000 products available and new releases. The volume also includes an introduction, appendices, and an annotated bibliography, making it a valuable resource for a broad audience. My only intention is to share my passion, entertain and maybe educate. Jan 10, 2020 formed in 1983 by get hip recordings owner gregg kostelich, the cynics are a garagepunk institution. Get hip records was formed in 1986 to release and distribute the cynics.
Tommy stinsons cowboys in the campfire takes the stage at 8 p. I ranked the ones ive heard he limited it to one per artist, i didnt. Lp, album, re, cle get hip recordings, skyclad records. As reasoning creatures, people can gain happiness by rigorous training and by living in a way. You see, unlike so many of 60s revivalists, the cynics werent beholden to stylistic dogma or slavishly honoring tradition. Just heard from gregg kostelich of get hip records and cynics fame, the electric ferrets double album will be in the next group of releases to be pri. This album contains some of the cynics strongest melodies and playing. Find cynics discography, albums and singles on allmusic. March 15 at lit lounge austin, tx get hip recordings returns to austin, tx this week to participate in the annual sxsw arts and music festival. Guitaristproducerrecord company head gregg kostelich is the frenetic force behind the cynics. Free the cynics defy the tired hat of rock n roll and deliver something new and refreshing. The cynics lose a year or two while flirting with at least two majorlabel deals, but nothing comes of it. The cynics are playing two shows in pittsburgh at their get hip hq this august.
Get hip records news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2019 learn how and when to remove. It must be hard to name your album rock and roll, its too brash a statement with the potential for promising way more than average bands can handle. This masterpiece is the very definition of rock and roll. Recorded and mixed at aircraft studios, junejuly, 1986. The lineup will include five of get hip s signature houserockers the cynics, the ugly beats.
In addition to being one of the best garage labels of all time, get hip recordings has been running its own distribution and mailorder since 1986. Aug 16, 2019 as head honcho with his wife, barbara garciabernardo of get hip records both a label, releasing and distributing the cynics records as well as those from an array of other mostly garage rock acts, and a brickandmortar retail store gregg is certainly the more businessfocused of the two. Sayings and anecdotes, with other popular moralists by dioge. Stereo branding displayed prominently on cover, but no mono version was ever produced. Album title stylized as twelve flights up on the front and back cover, but appears without the umlaut elsewhere. This book was incredibly informative, and well organized, a fantastic read.
Get hip recordings presents weekend of quality music. A serious music lover wont stop buying records and cds anyway, even if heshe got em on computer files too. Last years the label is run by gregg kostelich on his own, the label expanded into record distribution in 1993. Get hip recordings gh1141 the mighty cynics are back with a new lp and the same fuzzed out mayhem that has made their live shows legendary, playing shows and festivals in london, rotterdam, stockholm, a full tour of norway, all over spain, festival beat in italy, and even a few acoustic shows which spotlighted the rich song writing talents of the kastelickostelich team. Get hip is a fully functioning record label and distributor of over 10,000 of the finest titles in independent music.
Get hip recordings has since added bands from all over the world to its roster of rockers and released records on four continents. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, the cynics, as well as other local, indie and retro garage rock bands. A spanish label, impossible records, releases a live recording, stranded in madrid, in 1991. Aside from kostelichs get hip label, the cynics themselves have made a positive impact on a number of pittsburgh artists. He managed to keep the band afloat in the wake of constant personnel changes, he recorded some of the finest garage tracks ever, and also launched one of the best independent record labels of the 1980s. About the artist for more information about the cynics, visit their website. They formed their own independent record label called get hip records in 1986. Abba the cynics sixteen flights up 1994 us pittsburg, pa get hip records give it to me the ubangis drop another coin. Manufactured and distributed by skyclad records, inc. Cynic, member of a greek philosophical sect that flourished from the 4th century bce to well into the common era, distinguished as much for its unconventional way of life as for its rejection of traditional social and political arrangements, professing instead a cosmopolitan utopia and communal.
The cynics, part 2 feature stories stomp and stammer. A lot more titles from get hip records and the get hip archive series are here, along with a few sundazed titles, some cool compilation lps, the new release on market square records from the sticks, as well a whole bunch of garage, beat, psych, freakbeat, and acidpunk singles and 7 eps. The contributors to this volumeclassicists, comparatists, and philosophersdraw on a variety of methodologies to explore the ethical, social and cultural practices inspired by the cynics. Only on get hip recordings the new single by french garagepsych trio weird omen features the goat, a swampy, bluesy dirge about a devilish disciple the band met on the road. Guitaristproducer record company head gregg kostelich is the frenetic force behind the cynics. Includes a photocopied insert with fan club info and a partial discography. The legendary garage label will host a showcase of its finest talent on saturday, march 15 at austins lit lounge. The cynics i got you babe frampton brothers bang bang. Lebanon resident gregg kostelich continues to bring quality artists to his get hip recordings performance venue. Gregg kostelich, lead guitarist of pittsburgh garage rock legends, the cynics, opened get hip recordings in 1986 to. Beasts from the east lp voxx records, 1986, vxs 200. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the cynics at the discogs marketplace. Read the cynics s bio and find out more about the cynics s songs, albums, and chart history.
He also included a list of 50 singles, and a 20 track mix as a free download to those who bought the book. Saturday and sunday night we rock n roll at get hip hq with the cynics there are still a few tickets left for each night. Oct 25, 2002 the cynics first album was 1986s ripsnorting blue train station, which was followed by twelve flights up, rock n roll, learn to lose, and get our way a new cd, living is the best. The cynics, part 1 feature stories stomp and stammer. When three members of the cynics formed get hip recordings in 1986, their impetus was to release the rock bands records on their own terms. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. After 31 years, get hip finally opens a brickandmortar. Along the way, the bands label, get hip records, established by kostelich at the outset, has managed to keep alive a fiercely independent. This is hands down their best album, when i got this one home on vinyl i was shaking. Popular cynicism books meet your next favorite book. The cynics im in pittsburgh and its raining youtube. Jul 07, 2011 the cynics rock n roll lp 1989 1,746 videos play all garage revival 60s and many more.
The cynics pittsburgh garage rock revival band the cynics 60s dallasforth worth garage rock band. The cynics are gonna play some rock n roll at the earl on friday, august 23. Cynics, the here we are new lp green noise records. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for get hip records releases. This is a space bout real rock n roll, created with the hope to promote interest in devils music.
Eventbrite get hip presents the cynics and the cheats live at get hip sunday, august 18, 2019 at get hip record store, pittsburgh, pa. Av googoomuck just what the doctor ordered av googoomuck mirco. As get hip records honcho and cynics guitarist gregg kostelich told me, downloading bores me to tears. Their superlative new sixsong release only seals the deal, a hard and heavy petting session that knows when to be rough and dirty, when to scratch and bite, and when to take it slow and steamy. Cynics, the learn to lose color vinyl new lp green. The cynics and the cheats live at get hip tickets, sun. Webstore for green noise records, a record store in portland, or.
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