Chime School -Chime School -SLUMBERLAND LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1. WAIT YOUR TURN
2. TAKING TIME TO TELL YOU
3. DEAD SATURDAYS
4. FIXING MOTORCYCLES
5. ANYWHERE BUT HERE
6. RADICAL LEISURE
7. GET A BIKE
8. GONE TOO FAST
9. IT'S TRUE
10. CALLING IN SICK

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Transparent Magenta Vinyl

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Chime School is the project of San Francisco musician Andy Pastalaniec. Endlessly charmed by 80s indie and its 60s forbearers (and any record with a 12-string guitar), Andy cut his teeth as a drummer with SLR labelmate Odd Hope in their early group Pink Films; later with shoegazers Cruel Summer, and currently with indiepop outfit Seablite. But it wasn't until he was gifted a cassette 4-track portastudio "almost as a dare," that he came out from behind the kit to write and record his own material. Aptly named for its autodidact roots, Chime School pays homage to the formative jangle of The Byrds by way of early Primal Scream and The Springfields; the production and pop sensibility of the Biff Bang Pow and The Razorcuts; and the spirit of great singles labels like Creation, Postcard and Sarah. From the dreamy album opener "Wait Your Turn" to the driving jangle of "Dead Saturdays" and the lush, epic "Gone Too Fast" we can see that we're in the presence of a very talented writer indeed, someone with a lifetime's worth of pop fandom just waiting to burst out in song. - TRANSPARENT MAGENTA VINYL

Recorded in San Francisco, 2020. Hand Lettering by Galine Tumasyan Includes download code. 2023 magenta vinyl pressing.

"Chime School" is the self-titled debut LP from San Francisco-based indie pop project Chime School, released by the renowned label Slumberland Records. This album delivers a vibrant collection of jangly guitar-driven tracks that pay homage to classic C86 and 80s indie pop while infusing fresh melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The sound is characterized by shimmering guitars, catchy hooks, and an infectious energy reminiscent of bands like The Pastels or early Primal Scream. Chime School is the brainchild of Andy Pastalaniec, who has previously played with Bay Area groups such as Pink Films and Cruel Summer. With this release, he steps into the spotlight as a songwriter with a knack for crafting timeless pop gems. Slumberland Records is celebrated for its pivotal role in shaping modern indie pop since its founding in 1989. Known for championing artists like The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Black Tambourine, and Veronica Falls, Slumberland continues to be synonymous with quality releases that blend nostalgia with innovation.

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LPSLRC2062

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