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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

New Release: Santa Rosa’s That Ghost

Tomorrow (3.1.11) will see the fifth album from 21-year-old Ryan Thomas Schmale‘s project, That Ghost. You’ll remember the lonely wandering tune “To Like You” from a Friday Five many moons back.

That Ghost “To Like You” from Songs Out Here

Here’s another from the new LP. Still ambling. More wintery and wanting. Partially recorded in the estate of fellow Valley of The Moon resident, Jack London. If you’ve ever been there, this really reflects the feel of the place. Especially London’s Wolf House ruins. In such a good way. Look for it in stores or snag it straight from Two Syllable Records.

That Ghost “Calls” from Songs Out Here

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MP3: Friday Five 12.03.10 That Ghost, Air Waves w/Sharon Van Etten, The Radio Dept. Acoustic, and Yuck

Starting things off with a wandering winter diddy from Santa Rosa’s That Ghost (Ryan Schmale). Then Sharon Van Etten gives you yet another reason to order the new Air Waves. A taste of the new Minks LP is more Smiths-y than Cure-y but nonetheless tasty. Acoustic Radio Dept. shows off Johan Duncanson breathy pipes. And while there’s a new Yuck LP coming soon, this early track still fits the bill for a cold, winter day. Enjoy thoroughly.

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That Ghost “To Like You” from Songs Out Here

Air Waves “Waters” (feat. Sharon Van Etten) from Dungeon Dots

Minks “Cemetery Rain” from By the Hedge

The Radio Dept. “Heaven’s On Fire” (acoustic) from KEXP live

Yuck “Automatic” from Aaaa

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