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The Thermals – Personal Life (CD)

$ 19.95
$ 19.95
Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Portland's Thermals built their reputation on raw, cathartic punk energy, and Personal Life finds Hutch Harris and Kathy Foster channeling that urgency into some of their most direct, emotionally exposed songwriting. Where earlier records tackled politics and religion, this one turns inward, making the analog warmth of the recording process feel like a deliberate choice rather than mere nostalgia.

Personal Life is something of retro-technical achievement. Producer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie, Tegan and Sara) recorded The Thermals the same way in which he produced their 2004 LP. The band was recorded live (for the most part) to tape, and the album was mixed to tape as well. The sonic care Walla gave to Personal Life assures an enjoyable listen for audiophiles (the vinyl was mastered straight from tape) as well as for the rest of us who don't care and will be listening on awful headphones and Radio Shack speakers.

Tracklist
1. I'm Gonna Change Your Life (2:59)
2. I Don't Believe You (2:38)
3. Never Listen To Me (4:30)
4. Not Like Any Other Feeling (3:35)
5. Power Lies (2:58)
6. Only For You (4:18)
7. Alone, A Fool (2:09)
8. Your Love Is So Strong (3:01)
9. A Reflection (2:37)
10. You Changed My Life (3:26)

UPC: 759656051927
Label: Kill Rock Stars
Release Date: 9.7.10
Format: CD