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Release date

2019-10-25

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5182381

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5182382

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Artist

Desert Sessions

Label EU

Matador

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

A series of recording sessions convened by Josh Homme from 1997 to 2003 and then revived in 2019, primarily at Rancho De La Luna, a house in Joshua Tree, California filled with recording equipment and instruments. The sessions feature Homme along with the house's owners Dave Catching and Fred Drake, as well as many other musicians from the Palm Desert / Desert Rock / Stoner Rock scene contributing to the series. During the sessions, songs were written on-the-spot and recorded quickly, lending both a freshness and roughness to the tracks. Some songs were later re-recorded by Homme's main group Queens Of The Stone Age.

Vol.1 - Instrumental Driving Music For Felons features Josh Homme on various instruments accompanied by John McBain on various types of guitars, David Catching on bass, Alfredo Hernandez and Blank Bjork on drums, Fred Drake on various instruments, Ben Shepherd from Soundgarden on bass and Pete Stahl from Scream, Goatsnake and Earthlings? on vocals.

Vol.2 - Status: Ships Commander Butchered features Josh Homme as Carlo with the same line-up as Vol.1 minus Fred Drake who is only credited as engineer.

Vol.3 - Set Co-Ordinates For The White Dwarf!!! features 2 tracks by The Desert Sessions (Josh Homme on guitar and vocals, John McBain on guitar, Ben Shepherd

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

Newest Listed Items

The album Vols.11 & 12 by Desert Sessions is a collaborative project released by Matador Records. This unique album brings together a diverse group of musicians to create an eclectic and experimental sound.

Featuring contributions from artists such as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Les Claypool of Primus, and Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, Vols.11 & 12 showcases the incredible talent and creativity of these musicians. Each track on the album offers a different sonic experience, blending elements of rock, blues, and alternative genres.

The songs on Vols.11 & 12 are characterized by their raw energy and improvisational nature. The musicians involved in this project come together to jam and explore new musical territories, resulting in a collection of tracks that are both unpredictable and captivating.

Listeners can expect to be taken on a sonic journey through the desert landscape as they immerse themselves in the music of Vols.11 & 12. From the infectious grooves of "Crucifire" to the haunting melodies of "Something You Can't See," each song offers a unique sonic experience that will leave listeners wanting more.

With its impressive lineup of musicians and its boundary-pushing sound, Vols.11 & 12 is a must-have for fans of experimental rock music. Whether you're already familiar with the Desert Sessions project or new to their music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.

Vols.11 & 12

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