Louisville is for Lovers

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louisville is for lovers 2008 

“When it comes to amorous types and their amorous undertakings, there’s no better place to be than Louisville, Kentucky.” 

“Oldham, in his Bonnie “Prince” Billy guise, features on the latest Louisville Is for Lovers comp, Vol. 8. He’s joined by the Phantom Family Halo (which includes Michael McMahan of David Pajo’s Dead Child), and, well, a lot of bands non-locals may not know so well. But hey, that’s what love’s about, right? Taking chances? Embracing the unknown? Sure it is.”

  -pitchfork media    click to read full review    

“the 8th enstallment of Louisville is for Lovers annual music compilation (released on February 5th) is a must own for lovers of Louisville’s local music (and a should own for everyone else).”

 -backseat sandbar  click to read full review   

“John King and company have successfully delivered another volume of Louisville’s favorite Valentine’s day compilation, Louisville is for Lovers 2008. This years comp. is called “Black and Blue” and has some of the best artists/bands from around the city”

-37 flood  click to read full review 

louisville babylon 1994/2007 

 ”Louisville Babylon 1994 includes Misfits covers by Rodan, Falling Forward, Crain (featuring Matmos half/Pitchfork contributor Drew Daniel on vocals), Hula Hoop (Rachel Grimes’ pre-Rachel’s band), and Slo-pok (featuring Silver Jew Cassie Marrett on bass).Louisville Babylon 2007, on the other hand, features contributions from My Morning Jacket, Dave Pajo, Wax Fang, and the Slow Break, among plenty of others. Naturally, it comes in a number edition of 666, and it is available for purchase right here, right now.” 

-pitchfork media      click to read full review      

louisville is for lovers 2007

“For the seventh consecutive year, Louisville is for Lovers shows you how versatile our city’s music can truly be”  -leo weekly    click to read more

louisville is for lovers 2006

“perfectly sequenced so as never to lose a shred of momentum.”

“All told, this year’s crop is considerably more than B-sides from your favorite local bands. Get yourself one before there are no more.”  -leo weekly click to read more