☆「 d r y s u m m e r 」[VHS]

The included bonus tracks closing out Sides A & B are the perfect side quest for old fans of this album and add an extra bit of discovery for the new crowd as well. It's always a blast when R23X and EQUIP collaborate and this time is no different. They both have the same tenacity and creativity about their work that is palpable, breathing new life into the genre with everything they create. As R23X closed out EQUIP’s Synthetic Core 88 vinyl release, it's only fitting that EQUIP closes this one out for Marc. That classic style that EQUIP is known for is here in spades, and his version of "d r y s u m m e r" is just a beautiful closure to this fantastical journey. Don't miss this one!

………..melancholic…….

This is quite possibly one of the best releases to come out of Yetee Records this year. Taking one of their old defunct and canceled catalog numbers and slapping it on this release to give it a home adds so much flavor to the final product. I mean, YTR-00023X… how freakin' clever is that? That kind of planning and attention to detail is what I think makes Yetee Records one of the best in the business. From solid packaging to creative artists, what they've got going on is truly magical! The artwork from Jason Cryer is astounding and makes for an awesome housing for the ethereal and moving journey that it holds within the matte packaging. The shiny rainbow foil embossing present all over this release accentuates the dark sleeve so well and truly encapsulates that classic R23X elegance. It's just a thrill to look at and play with in the light. Mastering on this release was carried out by none other than Marc Junker himself who has become the resident vinyl guru at Yetee Records. His attention to detail allows for him to open up the noise floor and really lets the compositions he works on shine in beautiful ways that only vinyl could articulate. His work is impeccable. This one is a solid yes. From the newly re-imagined artwork to the eye-watering and beautifully mastered neon pink vinyl, what you have here is a gorgeous release worthy enough to find a home in anyone's collection.

Call To Adventure (Leave the Village)

I want to give a huge thanks to the Yetee Records team and Marc for sending over an advance copy for the purposes of this review. Your continued support and love of VGM WAX truly means the world to me. 💜🙏