Wow I’ve learned so much this morning having my coffee and watching your VC vids. I never knew or could imagine the Barenaked Ladies having 12 albums or more. Shocker for sure as I could not imagine their popularity being that high to allow for so much work. I never ever hear anything about them but those 2-3 old hits. I never followed them nor did I think they were so prolific. I love the colour vinyl you found and agree with the descriptive words used. My favourites were the “Burnt wood Black” ones you showed. I have had great luck finding awesome music on CD from Thrift stores, most I would never buy at retail prices. The vinyl selection is never good unless you’re completing your Burl Ives or Neil Sedaka catalog. Also the records are usually without sleeves and have move scratches and hacks than grooves. The CD’s I have stumbled on to are in good condition and help fill those catalog holes for $2 a piece. It’s never fun when a record fair is poorly planned and executed. It’s also very frustrating and tense 😬. Well enjoy the new tunes as I will mine ( spent way too much last two weeks on new and used) like WAY TOO MUCH 😝 LOL. Bye for now.
I have had way better luck with CDs at thrift stores than with vinyl. The records, as you say, are usually dismal and poorly treated. I still don't know what people do to their records 🙂 Also, near me, there is too much James Last! Thanks for the nice comment 👍
Excellent video Brian, and like the fact you share great info, stories/anecdotes with each of your finds. Those Ministry 12"s are pretty neat, and some overlap there with Buzzcocks and The Church. College days nostalgia for me! 😎🎶🎸
its cool to see Garbage still out there making music. I just went to see The Church last year. Really good show. Really pushing their new album. Singles Going Steady is like a rite of passage album fer sure. I picked up that DK album maybe a year ago myself. cool stuff brian.
Hey Brian, It was great seeing you at the Downtown Record Show. I completely agree that the lighting issues at the new venue were pretty annoying and that the crowds were an issue. I imagine that they're having problems finding decent-sized, affordable space in the downtown. I hope that they can maybe start using the church hall just off Pape again, as that was a pretty good size. It still had some lighting issues in the corners, but not as bad as the Tranzac. If they use the same space next time, I might try going at the end of the show rather than the beginning, to see if the crowds are any better. Maybe things will be picked over more, but it might be worth trying.
Hey John - It was nice to see you too. At some point, I did come to the conclusion that going later would have been a better option. That will be my strategy if they repeat with the Tranzac Club! I agree that the church off Pape was far far better 🙂
Hi Brian. Poor lighting at Records’s fairs is a pet hate I’m going to one on Sunday and it had decent lighting 😀. Some nice Manchester music with the buzzcocks and durutti column .. blind buys for cheap are always worth a gamble. Thanks for sharing ,, have a great weekend 👍
I have Fare Thee Well Love by The Rankin Family. I like three or four tracks quite a bit, and Jimmy sings Orangedale Whistle, which is one of my favourites. I saw The Rankin Family live once back around 94. It was a really good concert!
@@EmbryonicRobot Well, I only ever bought the one album, though I remember liking the title track of the third album, North Country. It's nice for colour in my collection, but not deep dive material for me.
Color of the day is blue 🔵. Running out of room that sounds familiar 😊. I've been planning a cull on my collection too. There's many that haven't even played on my current system for some time. I figure about a thousand will end up out the 🚪. Then there's the CDs 😊. Happy listening 🎶.
Hi Brian! This is probably the first time I've seen you wear a shirt with a design on it! The Summer 2024 Fashion Collection must be rolling out. Record show by candlelight! 😂 The overstuffed crates drive me nuts! That venue sounds horrendous! I have a copy of that Buzzcocks album on compact disc. Dead Kennedys! I just saw a new re-issue at a local store and it was $50!
Ha ha, I suppose this was divergent. The truth is that I only have 2 or 3 t-shirts with anything on them. The rest are solid colours. I guess I need to mix it up a bit 👍
Just Mustard is great, it was one of those new bands that was fun to find. You had a lot of heat from The Church to the Buzzcocks. That was one heck of a showing Brian
Hey Brian! Starfish - what a great album! I'll admit, I don't have it on vinyl BUT I did purchase it on CD back in the day - and it's still on the shelf. I am a fan of Celtic folk/rock so that Rankin album (as well as The Rankins) sounds like something I should look into. Great pick ups!
Very cool finds Brian! I’ve seen a lot of folks post that Wall of Eyes LP on Instagram I’ve also seen it in New Releases at the local RS. Looks cool. Sounds like you had a great time at the dark & cramped Record Show Haha! I’ve been there and experienced the same conditions at a few shows. Used to go to every RS but because of those conditions I now attend sparingly Great stuff Brian! ✨✌️👽✨PS I seen Ministry on the Psalm 69 tour and my mind and my senses were completely blown!
Hi Brian I have been wanting to pick up my first Garbage, The smile and Durutti Column up for awhile now. The church starfish is criminally not in my collection. This is mainly because I am cheap. I keep replacing the Church record in my cart with lower priced options. Great video as always, enjoyed it.
Some great finds there, Brian! Also, if one is from Southern California then playing the Dead Kennedys on Sunday morning is perfectly acceptable. 😃 It's also great to see the early Ministry singles represented - I also believe that Alain did play 'Work For Love' very recently - is that Ministry's "With Sympathy" peeking out over your right shoulder from your shelves? My old eyes might be failing me but I could have sworn. Very glad to see some nice additions to your collection at the same time you find yourself pruning some others. I haven't got there yet, myself - but I have way fewer than you do. Also, if I'm not being too nosy, how many records do you have? Seems to be a few. As ever, thanks for sharing with us.
Yes, Rich, that is indeed With Sympathy in the background. The number of LPs is a good question. I put everything together on Discogs (and I haven't created folders), so the total with CDs, etc., is about 5300. I'll have to do some math someday 🙃
I got The Smile record for my friend, Rachel, but I haven't heard it myself. Of course, anything by Ministry is a good buy! I have a friend who volunteers at our local thrift store and he snatches all the good records before I even have a chance. I've stopped trying. Leonard Cohen (Is Dead)? Sounds intriguing!
Staff at my local thrift tell me that they are not allowed to buy anything until x-number of days have passed from the date stamped on the price tag. Still, I think local record shops are in on the action because I have seen a van form a big store parked out back of a local thrift shop and the record store dude leaving the store! It's very fishy.
Some great finds Brian. Wow, thirty dollars entry fee? I could find five or six records for that 😁. By coincidence all those thrift store finds were Canadian artists. True North getting funding by the feds? Don’t get me started🫤. Cheers.
Kevin Hearn. I was wondering why the name was familiar. I recently picked up a couple of Barenaked Ladies albums and my second Rheostatics album, a band I finally got curious about because you mentioned them a couple of months back.
Lots of interesting pick ups. I don't think that was a transparent blue, but still a cool color. The Buzzcock song title always makes my early teenage self laugh at the name of that song lol! As for the record show, my skin was crawling at the thought of being in that horribly lit sardine can of a venue with all those humans. Sorry you didn't have a good time. Hopefully the next show you go to will be better. Good finds and happy listening! Best, Steve
I didn't mention that some people at the record show seemed not to have showered recently, so when you are all jammed in ... well, I think you get the picture. I am hoping that the next one is better!
I bought the new Smile album too. Really liked it and think it’s better than the debut. It’s a bit more mainstream sounding, which I quite liked. The congestion at that record fair sounds like my worst nightmare 😂 Durutti Column are a band I keep meaning to dip into, I’ve really liked what I’ve heard from them. Cheers, Jack
Just Mustard = Righteous Mustard. Or, a burger with nothing but mustard. I agree - I usually feel like I need to hear an album more than just a couple times to have a thorough evaluation. Or, not even thorough but at least more informed. Congratulations on the Ministry finds. Starfish! That's one of my time-tested records. Singles Going Steady should be a time-tested record - maybe I'll do that next. Wow - and Dead Kennedys. You've shown three in a row that I have. I notice that you called the record "In God We Trust". I will comment here the same comment I've made on at least 3 other VC people's videos - the name of the record is actually "In God We Trust, Inc." I hate to sound picky but it seems to me the "INC" part of the title is the most important part of the title. Thanks for showing the records - have fun listening!
Hi Randy - Yes, I see what you mean bout the DK title! The Inc is obviously there for a reason! I've heard that the first Just Mustard record is not as good as the second, so I might save myself some money there 🙂
There's not many videos that I watch outside of metal that I then go check out the music but I do try and check out something from your vids (when I do watch 😅) this one has got to be Just Mustard as the mix of genres might make it more appealing to my ears? Hope life is good Brian and good luck with downsizing your collection! 🍻
Hi Simon - This Just Mustard record might appeal, but I have been warned away from, their first record, which is apparently not as good. This is miles away from metal, but it is very atmospheric with maybe a trip hop element and some drone and maybe feedback. I think Katie's vocals are really moody too. It's hard to describe, but I like it even more after a couple of listens 🙂
Oh that’s some great music! I won’t blame you but I am now going to get that Church album, maybe in Oslo on Saturday! I’m leaving Skagen tomorrow morning 😢 Also, I keep forgetting to get thay second Smile album. I actually just pre-ordered an album, from Europe or the UK TO Norway, dumb, I have to pay customs and taxes but I really want the new TRAVIS album from their website as it comes with yet another signed print I’ll lambast myself for not getting framed 🙄 I love Travis. That Kevin Hearn album is really pretty looking. Good thrift store find! Nice video Brian. Cheered me up a bit 😊
I suppose I should listen to some Travis, since I really know nothing about them, apart from the fact that they are from Scotland, like my dad. That should be enough to recommend them. Customs are dumb 🙃
Even though I've been collecting for 50 years, I have yet to hit a record show. One day. I'm one of those collectors that will buy recordings of someone farting into a bucket, if it's by a Canadian artist, so you happened upon very desirable finds at that charity shop. I've found the Toronto Value Villages et al to be a complete waste of time for vinyl (a little better for CDs). I have a friend who lives out in the Durham region and he seems to score amazing vinyl finds at charity shops. It call comes down to location, location, location.
I think we know a guy who finds incredible things in thrift stores. Perhaps it takes patience and determination and certainly a good location, but I find that I no longer have the time for that 😣 CDs are definitely better at the various Value Villages. I do feel a small sense of victory when I find smething good!
Nice Cancon. Not a BNL fan at all. Did realize the side projects Keven Hern was involved in. My uncle was a Rankin. He was a first cousin of The Rankins. I have the Leroy Stagger digitally and maybe on CD. I saw him at the Dakota years ago on a double bill with one of my favourite bands, Dustin Bentall & The Smokes.
I don't mind some early BNL, though I only have 2 CDs and no vinyl, so that says something. Kevin is clearly a great musician. So, you are closer than 6 degrees from Canadian music royalty! Wow 🤩
Hi Brian. I've been meaning to get some Just Mustard into my collection for sometime now. The Buzzcocks singles comp is a must for any collection. Your record fair experience sounds horrible. I think I would have given up and gone home.
I think if the record show is in the same place next year, I will go late, after the crowds. I haven't heard the first Just Mustard LP, but PC31 says it is not as good as LP #2.
Too bad about the show. The shows I go to only charge $5 to get in, as well as free shows in rec centres and pop up small shows in breweries out here in the Peterborough area. I usually show up to bigger record shows in the last 90 minutes as deals can be had easily. But my all time favourite show is still one vendor on University campuses that travels around called Campus Discs you gotta check his sales out, plus he does a massive show every April out by the airport 30K records at the last one, excellent prices I’m also going to T.O in August for 4 days for a conference and record shopping of course maybe a summer meet up? Cheers 🍻
$5 admission seems reasonable! I am aware of Campus Discs and have heard good things, but I don't think he has ever come to any Toronto campuses. I didn't heara bout the big show, though. I should be around all of August, except for the first week., so sure - that sounds like a good plan 🙂
Hey Brian, Ministry was just at the Cruel World festival in Pasadena this past Saturday and they played songs from With Sympathy and Twitch, and other singles from that era. Nice finds, sounds like that record show sucked, sorry you had to deal with that. Cheers!
You’re fooling no one Brian, you knew far too much about the Pervy film industry! 😂 I absolutely love, seriously love, that Just Mustard album. I play it a lot and first came across them watching a Steve (wannabe Mike) Carlson video. But be careful, because I love it so much, that I tracked down and bought their first album called ‘Wednesday’. It’s quite hard to find and is expensive, but to be honest I was a little disappointed. It’s very shoegaze and not very strong imho. They obviously change direction for that second album and I think that’s where they hit the mark. You showed some terrific albums Buzzcocks, Church, DK’s et al. Are you ready to take consignment of the Rankins from downunder?! 😁 Mike
Het Mike - Ha ha, I guess I protested too much about not knowing Ms Diamond 😆 Thanks for the intel on Just Mustard. I just looked that record up and yes, very pricey! I might stream it to get a sense of it. It's probably above my one-record-price-limit anyway, so I probably wouldn't have paid those prices had I seen it. The countdown is on for the arrival of Mr. Rankins. I'm hoping we can arrange a meet-up with some other local VC people. We will see 🙂
That Just Mustard record is excellent HP. I learned about them from PC31. When you think about it nearly all band names are shit. It only seems cool because you associate the music with the name. On camera that's not neon green. Haven't bought a Garbage CD since Version 2.0. I don't think I've ever been to a record fair/show and your description is not making me want to go to one anytime soon. You gotta hear the Church albums that came out before Starfish too. They're all great if you don't already have them. Blurred Crusade is my fav. Nice punk double from either sides of the pond. I like the blank side of the DK's tape idea. I'd listen to them on a Sunday morning. Helps get you going for the day. As I like to say if it's Rankin it's not Rankins. You're really into Country these days HP. You'll have to wear a cowboy hat in your future videos. Cheers...SMG PS Jason Skilz contacted me about catching up in Toronto. We should make a day of it 👍
I am not sure if all band names are terrible. What about Push Button Auto? I doubled-checked my Church collection, and the only other one I have is the self-titled one from 1982. I was sure I had more... Since my Basal Cell thing, I am wearing more hats, so a cowboy hat will feature in my future. I am 90% sure of it! Yes, we should certainly meet up with Jason in TO 👍👍👍
@@EmbryonicRobot Really? I've never liked the names of any of the bands I've been in. PBA was not my thing because I'm not a car person. The guitarist had a lime green Valiant push button auto. Maybe if we ever get this EP mixed we'll come up with a decent name for the new band. That Church album you have was their debut and called Of Skins And Heart over here. It also had a different cover. Or is it a comp of that & Blurred Crusade? I can't remember. I was surprised that Jason even knew I existed, so it would be cool to meet him.
@@benrankins4446 I am not even sure i know hat a push button auto really is, and I am sure I had never heard that phrase before. I guess Jason has heard of you. Maybe you more famous than you thought?
You will be shocked to learn that I'm only familiar with the OTHER Debi D. 😆
I am going to say that I am not shocked 😳
I love that description of Just Mustard. It makes me want to hear what they sound like. Love the artwork on the Wall of Eyes album.
I've been told that the first Just Mustard record is not as good as this one. I will see if that is true, someday.
@@EmbryonicRobot Some bands do better on the second. Some do not. You be the judge!
@@musicisajourney That may be true. I suppose there are some acts that never bettered their debut. That must be sad for them 🙂
Wow I’ve learned so much this morning having my coffee and watching your VC vids. I never knew or could imagine the Barenaked Ladies having 12 albums or more. Shocker for sure as I could not imagine their popularity being that high to allow for so much work. I never ever hear anything about them but those 2-3 old hits. I never followed them nor did I think they were so prolific. I love the colour vinyl you found and agree with the descriptive words used. My favourites were the “Burnt wood Black” ones you showed. I have had great luck finding awesome music on CD from Thrift stores, most I would never buy at retail prices. The vinyl selection is never good unless you’re completing your Burl Ives or Neil Sedaka catalog. Also the records are usually without sleeves and have move scratches and hacks than grooves. The CD’s I have stumbled on to are in good condition and help fill those catalog holes for $2 a piece. It’s never fun when a record fair is poorly planned and executed. It’s also very frustrating and tense 😬. Well enjoy the new tunes as I will mine ( spent way too much last two weeks on new and used) like WAY TOO MUCH 😝 LOL. Bye for now.
I have had way better luck with CDs at thrift stores than with vinyl. The records, as you say, are usually dismal and poorly treated. I still don't know what people do to their records 🙂 Also, near me, there is too much James Last! Thanks for the nice comment 👍
Excellent video Brian, and like the fact you share great info, stories/anecdotes with each of your finds. Those Ministry 12"s are pretty neat, and some overlap there with Buzzcocks and The Church. College days nostalgia for me! 😎🎶🎸
Hi Ed - Many of these bands were staples from my University days too, and that may be why I love them so much. Great memories 🙂
its cool to see Garbage still out there making music. I just went to see The Church last year. Really good show. Really pushing their new album. Singles Going Steady is like a rite of passage album fer sure. I picked up that DK album maybe a year ago myself. cool stuff brian.
I didn't know that the Church has a new record out! Sometimes, I just lose track. Maybe there is too much music 🤔
Hey Brian, It was great seeing you at the Downtown Record Show. I completely agree that the lighting issues at the new venue were pretty annoying and that the crowds were an issue. I imagine that they're having problems finding decent-sized, affordable space in the downtown. I hope that they can maybe start using the church hall just off Pape again, as that was a pretty good size. It still had some lighting issues in the corners, but not as bad as the Tranzac. If they use the same space next time, I might try going at the end of the show rather than the beginning, to see if the crowds are any better. Maybe things will be picked over more, but it might be worth trying.
Hey John - It was nice to see you too. At some point, I did come to the conclusion that going later would have been a better option. That will be my strategy if they repeat with the Tranzac Club! I agree that the church off Pape was far far better 🙂
Well, if anything, your experience at that record fair means that vinyl is really really popular now!
That's true, which I guess is a positive thing.
Hi Brian. Poor lighting at Records’s fairs is a pet hate I’m going to one on Sunday and it had decent lighting 😀. Some nice Manchester music with the buzzcocks and durutti column .. blind buys for cheap are always worth a gamble. Thanks for sharing ,, have a great weekend 👍
I went to a small outdoor fair once, and the lighting was a little too good. I hope they find a better venue for the Toronto show next year 😶
I have Fare Thee Well Love by The Rankin Family. I like three or four tracks quite a bit, and Jimmy sings Orangedale Whistle, which is one of my favourites. I saw The Rankin Family live once back around 94. It was a really good concert!
I think that I might not be a Rankin Family fan, but I guess I should not judge before I have heard more than brief snippets 🙂
@@EmbryonicRobot Well, I only ever bought the one album, though I remember liking the title track of the third album, North Country. It's nice for colour in my collection, but not deep dive material for me.
Color of the day is blue 🔵. Running out of room that sounds familiar 😊. I've been planning a cull on my collection too. There's many that haven't even played on my current system for some time. I figure about a thousand will end up out the 🚪. Then there's the CDs 😊. Happy listening 🎶.
A thousand! I was thinking I might get rid of 25 or so. I need to up my game 🙃
Hi Brian! This is probably the first time I've seen you wear a shirt with a design on it! The Summer 2024 Fashion Collection must be rolling out. Record show by candlelight! 😂 The overstuffed crates drive me nuts! That venue sounds horrendous! I have a copy of that Buzzcocks album on compact disc. Dead Kennedys! I just saw a new re-issue at a local store and it was $50!
Ha ha, I suppose this was divergent. The truth is that I only have 2 or 3 t-shirts with anything on them. The rest are solid colours. I guess I need to mix it up a bit 👍
My summer fashion collection is pretty much the same as the winter, but with shorter sleeves 🙂 Dead Kennedys for $50! Wow.
Just Mustard is great, it was one of those new bands that was fun to find. You had a lot of heat from The Church to the Buzzcocks. That was one heck of a showing Brian
I'm surprised by how great Just Mustard is. I'll have to get their debut. There's more to Ireland than U2 and Van Morrison 🙃
Hey Brian! Starfish - what a great album! I'll admit, I don't have it on vinyl BUT I did purchase it on CD back in the day - and it's still on the shelf. I am a fan of Celtic folk/rock so that Rankin album (as well as The Rankins) sounds like something I should look into. Great pick ups!
I think Church records must be hard to find, because I rarely see them, but I will be looking 🙂
Very cool finds Brian! I’ve seen a lot of folks post that Wall of Eyes LP on Instagram I’ve also seen it in New Releases at the local RS. Looks cool. Sounds like you had a great time at the dark & cramped Record Show Haha! I’ve been there and experienced the same conditions at a few shows. Used to go to every RS but because of those conditions I now attend sparingly Great stuff Brian! ✨✌️👽✨PS I seen Ministry on the Psalm 69 tour and my mind and my senses were completely blown!
Ministry is another band I regret not seeing. (it's a long list). That would have been a cool tour!
The singer from Alvvays is from the Rankin family I think.
Really? I had not idea. They are everywhere 🙃😝
Hi Brian I have been wanting to pick up my first Garbage, The smile and Durutti Column up for awhile now. The church starfish is criminally not in my collection. This is mainly because I am cheap. I keep replacing the Church record in my cart with lower priced options. Great video as always, enjoyed it.
I passed an that Church record a few times, because of the price, but this copy git the sweet spot 🙂
Some great finds there, Brian! Also, if one is from Southern California then playing the Dead Kennedys on Sunday morning is perfectly acceptable. 😃 It's also great to see the early Ministry singles represented - I also believe that Alain did play 'Work For Love' very recently - is that Ministry's "With Sympathy" peeking out over your right shoulder from your shelves? My old eyes might be failing me but I could have sworn. Very glad to see some nice additions to your collection at the same time you find yourself pruning some others. I haven't got there yet, myself - but I have way fewer than you do. Also, if I'm not being too nosy, how many records do you have? Seems to be a few. As ever, thanks for sharing with us.
Yes, Rich, that is indeed With Sympathy in the background. The number of LPs is a good question. I put everything together on Discogs (and I haven't created folders), so the total with CDs, etc., is about 5300. I'll have to do some math someday 🙃
I got The Smile record for my friend, Rachel, but I haven't heard it myself. Of course, anything by Ministry is a good buy! I have a friend who volunteers at our local thrift store and he snatches all the good records before I even have a chance. I've stopped trying. Leonard Cohen (Is Dead)? Sounds intriguing!
Staff at my local thrift tell me that they are not allowed to buy anything until x-number of days have passed from the date stamped on the price tag. Still, I think local record shops are in on the action because I have seen a van form a big store parked out back of a local thrift shop and the record store dude leaving the store! It's very fishy.
Some great finds Brian. Wow, thirty dollars entry fee? I could find five or six records for that 😁. By coincidence all those thrift store finds were Canadian artists. True North getting funding by the feds? Don’t get me started🫤. Cheers.
@@EmbryonicRobot Fishy indeed!
@@vinylmartini3377 $30 was insane, and yet I paid it! Peer pressure is a real thing, even at my age 😶
Kevin Hearn. I was wondering why the name was familiar. I recently picked up a couple of Barenaked Ladies albums and my second Rheostatics album, a band I finally got curious about because you mentioned them a couple of months back.
The Rheostatics are great, IMHO. I have always thought af then as the second most Canadian band, after the Tragically Hip.
@@EmbryonicRobot You said that in a video, and that's why I now have two albums. I'm sure there will be at least a couple more to come.
It's amazing that I can forget what I said in a video. It must be an aging thing ...
@@EmbryonicRobot face it, man. You’re an influencer. You have responsibility for what you say!
Wow, an influencer! Just wait until I tell my better half that 🙂
I regularly listen to the DK on a Sunday AM folkowed by Darkthrone. 😆 that is a very GREEN record
I'll give it a try this Sunday morning and see what impact it has on family! 👍👍👍
Lots of interesting pick ups. I don't think that was a transparent blue, but still a cool color. The Buzzcock song title always makes my early teenage self laugh at the name of that song lol! As for the record show, my skin was crawling at the thought of being in that horribly lit sardine can of a venue with all those humans. Sorry you didn't have a good time. Hopefully the next show you go to will be better. Good finds and happy listening! Best, Steve
I didn't mention that some people at the record show seemed not to have showered recently, so when you are all jammed in ... well, I think you get the picture. I am hoping that the next one is better!
I bought the new Smile album too. Really liked it and think it’s better than the debut. It’s a bit more mainstream sounding, which I quite liked. The congestion at that record fair sounds like my worst nightmare 😂 Durutti Column are a band I keep meaning to dip into, I’ve really liked what I’ve heard from them. Cheers, Jack
Hi Jack - I agree with your assessment of the Smile. It would be nice to get a new Radiohead album. . .
Just Mustard = Righteous Mustard. Or, a burger with nothing but mustard. I agree - I usually feel like I need to hear an album more than just a couple times to have a thorough evaluation. Or, not even thorough but at least more informed. Congratulations on the Ministry finds. Starfish! That's one of my time-tested records. Singles Going Steady should be a time-tested record - maybe I'll do that next. Wow - and Dead Kennedys. You've shown three in a row that I have. I notice that you called the record "In God We Trust". I will comment here the same comment I've made on at least 3 other VC people's videos - the name of the record is actually "In God We Trust, Inc." I hate to sound picky but it seems to me the "INC" part of the title is the most important part of the title. Thanks for showing the records - have fun listening!
Hi Randy - Yes, I see what you mean bout the DK title! The Inc is obviously there for a reason! I've heard that the first Just Mustard record is not as good as the second, so I might save myself some money there 🙂
There's not many videos that I watch outside of metal that I then go check out the music but I do try and check out something from your vids (when I do watch 😅) this one has got to be Just Mustard as the mix of genres might make it more appealing to my ears?
Hope life is good Brian and good luck with downsizing your collection! 🍻
Hi Simon - This Just Mustard record might appeal, but I have been warned away from, their first record, which is apparently not as good. This is miles away from metal, but it is very atmospheric with maybe a trip hop element and some drone and maybe feedback. I think Katie's vocals are really moody too. It's hard to describe, but I like it even more after a couple of listens 🙂
Oh that’s some great music! I won’t blame you but I am now going to get that Church album, maybe in Oslo on Saturday! I’m leaving Skagen tomorrow morning 😢 Also, I keep forgetting to get thay second Smile album. I actually just pre-ordered an album, from Europe or the UK TO Norway, dumb, I have to pay customs and taxes but I really want the new TRAVIS album from their website as it comes with yet another signed print I’ll lambast myself for not getting framed 🙄 I love Travis.
That Kevin Hearn album is really pretty looking. Good thrift store find!
Nice video Brian. Cheered me up a bit 😊
I suppose I should listen to some Travis, since I really know nothing about them, apart from the fact that they are from Scotland, like my dad. That should be enough to recommend them. Customs are dumb 🙃
Even though I've been collecting for 50 years, I have yet to hit a record show. One day. I'm one of those collectors that will buy recordings of someone farting into a bucket, if it's by a Canadian artist, so you happened upon very desirable finds at that charity shop. I've found the Toronto Value Villages et al to be a complete waste of time for vinyl (a little better for CDs). I have a friend who lives out in the Durham region and he seems to score amazing vinyl finds at charity shops. It call comes down to location, location, location.
I think we know a guy who finds incredible things in thrift stores. Perhaps it takes patience and determination and certainly a good location, but I find that I no longer have the time for that 😣 CDs are definitely better at the various Value Villages. I do feel a small sense of victory when I find smething good!
Nice Cancon. Not a BNL fan at all. Did realize the side projects Keven Hern was involved in. My uncle was a Rankin. He was a first cousin of The Rankins. I have the Leroy Stagger digitally and maybe on CD. I saw him at the Dakota years ago on a double bill with one of my favourite bands, Dustin Bentall & The Smokes.
I don't mind some early BNL, though I only have 2 CDs and no vinyl, so that says something. Kevin is clearly a great musician. So, you are closer than 6 degrees from Canadian music royalty! Wow 🤩
Home taping is killing music! Wow! Wait 'til you guys see this thing in the future called The Internet.
They had no idea what was coming!
Hi Brian. I've been meaning to get some Just Mustard into my collection for sometime now. The Buzzcocks singles comp is a must for any collection. Your record fair experience sounds horrible. I think I would have given up and gone home.
I think if the record show is in the same place next year, I will go late, after the crowds. I haven't heard the first Just Mustard LP, but PC31 says it is not as good as LP #2.
Did I hear banjos??? Nice haul, sounds like you have to set some time aside.
Ha ha. Banjos, which are not my usual jam 😶
Too bad about the show. The shows I go to only charge $5 to get in, as well as free shows in rec centres and pop up small shows in breweries out here in the Peterborough area. I usually show up to bigger record shows in the last 90 minutes as deals can be had easily. But my all time favourite show is still one vendor on University campuses that travels around called Campus Discs you gotta check his sales out, plus he does a massive show every April out by the airport 30K records at the last one, excellent prices
I’m also going to T.O in August for 4 days for a conference and record shopping of course maybe a summer meet up?
Cheers 🍻
$5 admission seems reasonable! I am aware of Campus Discs and have heard good things, but I don't think he has ever come to any Toronto campuses. I didn't heara bout the big show, though. I should be around all of August, except for the first week., so sure - that sounds like a good plan 🙂
Hey Brian, Ministry was just at the Cruel World festival in Pasadena this past Saturday and they played songs from With Sympathy and Twitch, and other singles from that era. Nice finds, sounds like that record show sucked, sorry you had to deal with that. Cheers!
That is cool that there are digging into that back catalogue. Over the Shoulder was the first Ministry track I was aware of. That 12" is killer 👍
You’re fooling no one Brian, you knew far too much about the Pervy film industry! 😂 I absolutely love, seriously love, that Just Mustard album. I play it a lot and first came across them watching a Steve (wannabe Mike) Carlson video. But be careful, because I love it so much, that I tracked down and bought their first album called ‘Wednesday’. It’s quite hard to find and is expensive, but to be honest I was a little disappointed. It’s very shoegaze and not very strong imho. They obviously change direction for that second album and I think that’s where they hit the mark. You showed some terrific albums Buzzcocks, Church, DK’s et al. Are you ready to take consignment of the Rankins from downunder?! 😁 Mike
Het Mike - Ha ha, I guess I protested too much about not knowing Ms Diamond 😆 Thanks for the intel on Just Mustard. I just looked that record up and yes, very pricey! I might stream it to get a sense of it. It's probably above my one-record-price-limit anyway, so I probably wouldn't have paid those prices had I seen it. The countdown is on for the arrival of Mr. Rankins. I'm hoping we can arrange a meet-up with some other local VC people. We will see 🙂
That Just Mustard record is excellent HP. I learned about them from PC31. When you think about it nearly all band names are shit. It only seems cool because you associate the music with the name. On camera that's not neon green. Haven't bought a Garbage CD since Version 2.0. I don't think I've ever been to a record fair/show and your description is not making me want to go to one anytime soon. You gotta hear the Church albums that came out before Starfish too. They're all great if you don't already have them. Blurred Crusade is my fav. Nice punk double from either sides of the pond. I like the blank side of the DK's tape idea. I'd listen to them on a Sunday morning. Helps get you going for the day. As I like to say if it's Rankin it's not Rankins. You're really into Country these days HP. You'll have to wear a cowboy hat in your future videos. Cheers...SMG PS Jason Skilz contacted me about catching up in Toronto. We should make a day of it 👍
I am not sure if all band names are terrible. What about Push Button Auto? I doubled-checked my Church collection, and the only other one I have is the self-titled one from 1982. I was sure I had more... Since my Basal Cell thing, I am wearing more hats, so a cowboy hat will feature in my future. I am 90% sure of it! Yes, we should certainly meet up with Jason in TO 👍👍👍
@@EmbryonicRobot Really? I've never liked the names of any of the bands I've been in. PBA was not my thing because I'm not a car person. The guitarist had a lime green Valiant push button auto. Maybe if we ever get this EP mixed we'll come up with a decent name for the new band. That Church album you have was their debut and called Of Skins And Heart over here. It also had a different cover. Or is it a comp of that & Blurred Crusade? I can't remember. I was surprised that Jason even knew I existed, so it would be cool to meet him.
@@benrankins4446 I am not even sure i know hat a push button auto really is, and I am sure I had never heard that phrase before. I guess Jason has heard of you. Maybe you more famous than you thought?
@@EmbryonicRobot It’s only because I know the world famous HP
@@benrankins4446 I am barely locally famous 😥
If you are selling any 80s metal let me know I can pass by.
Sadly, I have a very small metal collection, and nothing I am parting with at present 🙂