Various Artists - The Portland Edition (Various Artists)

Various Artists - The Portland Edition (Various Artists)American Leather Records was initially started by the influential hardcore punk band Poison Idea, so they could release their own records in the early 80's and 90's. The label was recently resurrected to release future Poison Idea records as well as new emerging artists.

one of the earliest arranging assignments by Eumir Deodato

Featuring massive hits like “Semi-Charmed Life

" and a woozy ode to alcohol in "Drinking Song

When asked why they continue making records nearly four decades after forming

All of the album was written and performed by Shiroishi

James Elkington serves as co-producer (alongside Shelley) and the album features collaborations with Bill Callahan

Glenn Rogers shredding and thrashing as if his life depended on it

Experience Morris's compelling storytelling and dynamic musicality with this vibrant vinyl release

which found them taking advantage of new resources to collaborate with heroes like Jack Johnson and Ladysmith Black Mambazo

and singers to create new

The Hollywood Stars were originally put together by impresario and Hollywood figure Kim Fowley in 1973 (much as he did with The Runaways) and he

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