DIVE RECORDS is an independent music label based in New York City. Founded in 1986 and still in business. Amazing!
Here are the recordings we have for sale today.
WORMBURNER
Free Holiday download: "Bells of St. Ignatius"
Merry Christmas from Dive Records and Wormburner! In the spirit of giving, here's a free download of the band's soon-to-be holiday classic, "Bells of St. Ignatius."
With a "pub sing-along" chorus and icy guitar lines reminiscent of The Pretenders' "2000 Miles," Bells of St. Ignatius is a new Christmas classic echoing The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas."
Help yourself to the FREE download and if you want a FREE commemorative copy of the CD Single, just e-mail the band.
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THE SHARP THINGS
A Moveable Feast CD
It's here, and we've got it! The breakthrough third LP by The Sharp Things. Featuring guest performances by Michael Cerveris, Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady, Stuart Bogie of Antibalas and the 40-piece New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble.
"Elegant and melodic, stately and graceful, this exquisitely lovely and harmonic album from a first-rate New York symphonic pop band stands tall as a beautifully lush, lulling and intricate work of sonic art."
— Jersey Beat
""Cruel Thing," "Through With Love" and "What's the New Girl Wonder" should be at the top of any music lover's hit parade, especially if they've ever fantasized about a merger of the Left Banke and the Impressions with the late David Ackles producing."
— High Bias
"Their previous blueprint of Divine Comedy's update on Scott Walker remains, but it's expanding: This lush pop full of douceur de vivre evinces the lovely gauze of Harry Nilsson with mid-period Tim Buckley."
— The Big Takeover
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WORMBURNER
A Hero's Welcome CD
Produced by David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker), A Hero's Welcome is the debut full-length CD by NYC-based indie-rock/power-pop powerhouse Wormburner. Led by charismatic frontman Steve "Hank" Henry, the five-piece plays catchy, heroic, rockin' tunes with brilliant lyrics that evoke a hybrid of The Mountain Goats, Neutral Milk Hotel and Guided By Voices. Roaring guitars and winsome Moog synthesizer melodies blend in a sparkling, soaring sound that will appeal to fans of The Rentals, Grandaddy and Oppenheimer.
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"Fight off the insanely frigid weather with a soul-warming blast of pure power pop from this spirited NYC-based quintet. The injection of Moog synth adds just the right touch of energy and retro goodness to the yearning vocals and big buzzsaw melody to set it apart from your standard guitar-driven, pop-enfused rock. This is a must for fans of Elf Power, The Mountain Goats and Ted Leo." — Jeff Lyons, UsedWigs
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WITHOUT MISTY
Elevator Motor Room CD-EP
Debut EP by Michigan indie-rockers — featuring ex-Jenifer Convertible frontman Lenny Zenith!
Skronky r'n'r for the "now now" set with a huge injection of sweet and sour. For likers of '80s neu wave, L-l-ibertines, Elvii (P & C), Losertini, Buzzcocks, The Bravery, and The CakeWalkers. Songs about being unemployed in MI, trannies, I-65, Donnie F'n Rumsfeld, the F train, being short, etc.
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"Without Misty's debut 6-song EP has a zippy freshness, literate and catchy indie rock with a slightly retro, new-wavey power-pop feel, especially with the ooh-la-la backup vocals and groovy synth parts abetting the chugging guitars and solid, unintrusive drumming. From the romantic ballad 'Hands' to the almost Bad Religion-like punch of 'Superstar,' this is a tasty intro to a band I'll be looking forward to checking out in the future." — Jim Testa, Jersey Beat
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THE SHARP THINGS
Foxes & Hounds CD
Long-awaited second CD by NYC orch-pop stars. Best price on the Web!
"Unleash the hounds! New York's own Sharp Things prove that their surprising, well-received orchestral pop debut Here Comes The Sharp Things was no fluke, because this one's even better."
— The Big Takeover
"I am so glad that someone is still making music like this. This is earnest, melodic, expertly arranged pop music of the highest quality. Right up with early Tom Waits, Burt Bacharach, and maybe even Randy Newman."
— Music For Robots
"Sounding like a cross between The Divine Comedy and Cat Stevens, Serpa and company continue their excavation of classic pop, Bacharach and David style, in 14 songs of string, piano, and horn brilliance."
— Under The Radar
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THE BEHOOVERS
That's Right! CD
Debut CD from NYC punk-pop powerhouse. Features current and former members of The Cogs, Jenifer Convertible and The Sharp Things. Fourteen rockin' tracks!
"A power-pop lover's wet dream." — All Music Guide
"It doesn't get much better than this." — The Big Takeover
"One of the most uplifting albums I've ever heard." — GhettoBlaster
"That's Right!'s crunchy melodies will lodge firmly in your head."
— Splendid E-zine
"The Behoovers "Mary Lou" may well be the greatest song written about September 11, 2001." — The Village Voice
$11.00
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THE SHARP THINGS
Here Comes The Sharp Things CD
Debut CD by NYC's most beloved chamber-pop ensemble. Best price on the Web!
"Musically, this is head-shaking astonishing, alternately recalling The Smiths, Divine Comedy, the Bad Seeds and even early Elton John, a sort of grandiose collision of English folk and chamber music, with jazz and country flourishes."
— Flaunt Magazine
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JENIFER CONVERTIBLE
Wanna Drag? CD
Hard-to-find 1997 debut CD by legendary East Village noise-pop band.
"A curious mix of plaintive songwriting and great, tuneful singing with a hepped-up, violent streak in the bass/drums/guitar."
— The Big Takeover
$11.00
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TIME OR DIRT
"My Life Is Wrong" b/w "My Big Eye" 7-inch
Rare second single in the TOD series (first release 1994). A side is East River Pipe cover. Features guitar legend Ivan Julian on saxophone, plus current and former members of Ditchcroaker, Elk City, Jenifer Convertible, The Aquanettas, Phantom Tollbooth and The Sharp Things.
$4.00
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TIME OR DIRT
"Matilda Mother" b/w "My Limbic System Is Fucked" 7-inch
Very rare third single in the TOD series (first release 1995), this platter features members of Jenifer Convertible and Philco Bendyx, plus James Mastro (Bongos, Health & Happiness Show), George Usher and Debby Schwartz performing the Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd classic. Far out!
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MARELLA SPLENDENS
"Venus (Again)" b/w "Muses" 7-inch
After leaving garage-pop sensations The Aquanettas, Debby Schwartz fronted with this unusual trio (acoustic guitar, cello, percussion) with a sound akin to Marianne Faithful meets David Crosby. Both of these songs later appeared on Debby's 1998 major-label solo debut, Wrongs Of Passage (Mercury)
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GEORGE USHER
"Town Elders" b/w "Mary Beth Merriwether" 7-inch
Former member of The Bongos, Beat Rodeo and The Schramms, now leader of The George Usher Band, the NYC-based songwriter performs two songs from his illustrated song-cycle Stevensonville, accompanied by The Schramms. A nice slice of Buffalo Springfield-inspired pop.
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SPECIAL! DIVE VINYL THREE-PACK
George Usher plus Marella Spendens plus "Matilda Mother" by Time Or Dirt, packaged together for one low price. Save $3.00 off buying each single separately!
$9.00
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