Following the success of Forbidden Planet Explored, Jack's soundtrack for the legendary sci-fi film Forbidden Planet, Jack has brought us a brand new Meat Beat style manifestation and a collection of 10 years worth of his electro-acoustic musique concrete.
Loudness Clarifies/Music From Tapelab brings forth both sides of Jack Dangers multi-dimensional audio personality into one single commercial package neatly designed by Almighty. From the distant, careful, experimentalism found in Music From Tapelab to the dance floor oriented Loudness Clarifies we experience Jack as a whole musical entity.

Top Ten of 2004 according to the editors of Igloo Magazine

This double cd release contains Jack's now famous soundtrack for the legendary sci-fi film Forbidden Planet. This recording was performed live accompanying a screening of the film at the I.D.E.A.L. Music Festival in Nantes, France. Since the performance the legend has built as Jack's legions of fans have searched far and wide for this recording. As a special bonus, Forbidden Planet Explored contains a second cd full of sci-fi sound effects inspired by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

"...These ethereal sound effects are captured in twenty-three thematic tracks that illustrate the quirky film, and at the same time give it a fully timeless quality..." Igloo Magazine

"Don't be fooled by Kimya Dawson's tiny voice and fey affect. She writes like a giant, and finds the music to put her words across. " -Robert Christgau, Dean of American Rock Critics

"Kimya Dawson has the most arresting voice since Mo Tucker of the Velvet Underground." - John F. They Might Be Giants

On break from Rough Trade and her band The Moldy Peaches, our friend Kimya finds herself at home on Important Records releasing two albums at once. Both albums are full of unique, original and beautifuly moving folk songs about Matlock, Atari 2600's, love, growing up, growing old and the Golden Girls. Kimya is one of the most unique voices in modern music and we're honored to be releasing these albums.
Both albums were recorded after her Rough Trade solo debut and both prove to be even stronger.

REPRESSED in expanded packaging. Thanks to the film Juno Kimya Dawson has been receiving a whole lot of deserved attention lately.
This vinyl repress includes a lyric sheet insert - something we still haven't gotten around to including in the cds. The first 100 copies we ship via mailorder will be on pink vinyl. CD version available also.

REPRESSED in expanded packaging. Thanks to the film Juno Kimya Dawson has been receiving a whole lot of deserved attention lately.
This vinyl repress includes a lyric sheet insert - something we still haven't gotten around to including in the cds. The first 100 copies we ship via mailorder will be on pink vinyl. CD version available also

Carlos Giffoni (electronics), Chris Corsano (drums), Trevor Tremaine of Hair Police (drums) & Brian Sullivan of Mouthus (guitar). Art by Dominic Fernow (Prurient). Mastered by James Plotkin. Yes, this is an absolutely essential document of some of the heaviest hitters in underground music.. (more)