Name: California Hotel
Brand: Trans Am

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375 Media

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Release date

2017-04-22

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5193461

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790377043716

Artist

Trans Am

Label EU

Thrill Jockey

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Alternative / Modern

Trans Am is an American post rock band that was founded in 1990 in Bethesda, Maryland. Known for their unique sound and experimental approach to music, Trans Am has become a staple in the post rock genre. They have collaborated with other notable artists such as The Fucking Champs, forming the bands *TransChamps* and *The Fucking Am*. 

With influences from bands like Tortoise, Isotope 217, and Ui, Trans Am has carved out their own distinct sound that sets them apart from their peers. Their music combines elements of rock, electronic, and even hints of jazz to create a truly innovative listening experience.

Over the years, Trans Am has gained a dedicated following and critical acclaim for their boundary-pushing albums. Fans of bands like The Sea and Cake, Do Make Say Think, and Slint will find themselves drawn to the captivating soundscapes created by Trans Am.

Thrill Jockey is an American independent record label that was established in 1992 by Bettina Richards, a former A&R representative at Atlantic Records. Originally based in New York City, the label relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1995.
With over two decades of experience, Thrill Jockey has become a prominent force in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of artists and commitment to artistic integrity, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and innovative music across various genres.
Thrill Jockey's catalog includes a wide range of critically acclaimed albums from both established and emerging artists. From experimental rock to electronic music, jazz to folk, the label continues to push boundaries and support unique voices within the industry.

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This is a Record Store Day 2017 item. It will be available to purchase from our stores from 8am 22nd April. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at 00.01 29th April.Limited to 1000 Copies on Gold Vinyl. For Record Store Day 2017 Trans Am deliver a brand new vinyl- only album featuring their first new material since 2014’s Volume X. Trans Am is a band that has never compromised. Originally from North Bethesda, Maryland, Trans Am is considered fathers of the instrumental post-rock sound of the 1990s. Since then the band - Phil Manley, Sebastian Thomson and Nathan Means - has added vocals and spanned genres from metal to house to progressive rock. They exploited Casio keyboards for cacophonous lo-fi sounds. They played fully electronic sets when most of their contemporaries were sticking exclusively to guitars. They pioneered early millennium fad Electroclash. Today, they continue to set their own course. On California Hotel, Trans Am borrowed ideas from My Bloody Valentine, John Carpenter, DAF, Led Zeppelin, Air, Sade and David Gilmore, among others. The result is an incredibly rich range of sounds that retain a pulsating energy. California Hotel was constructed in four one-week bursts that took place over two years deep in San Francisco’s El Studio. Bits and pieces of songs like ‘Expansions’ and ‘Alles Verbotten’ were recorded during live jams, lost due to unique file management and remerged for inspection and improvement – often multiple times. In an effort to “get back to their roots” some songs were recorded live to analog tape. The basic tracks for most songs were recorded live, in an attempt to capture Trans Am’s “X- factor Rock ‘n’ Roll serpent energy.” All musicians were playing in the same room at the same time with a minimum of overdubs. This decision was partly choice and partly necessity due to time constraints.

California Hotel

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