The new dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip album! The record is unavailable in the U.S. and is an import-only item, but Dan & Pip were kind enough to send over a grip of copies of both the CD and Vinyl versions for us to sell here at SFRstore. The vinyl version comes with a CD of the album inside the cover! Get ‘em while they last.

Moving away from the ‘indie’ sound of their debut record, 2008’s ‘Angles‘, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip’s second album features a much more dance-oriented production. Spoken word poet-turned rapper Scroobius Pip’s completely unique lyrics and delivery are as present as they were on ‘Angles’, although Dan Le Sac’s production now has clear drum ‘n’ bass influences, and incorporates elements of dubstep and electro. ‘The Logic Of Chance’ is preceded by the single ‘Get Better’.

Tracklisting:

1. Sick Tonight
2. Five Minutes
3. Cauliflower
4. Great Britain
5. Get Better
6. Inert Explosions
7. Stake A Claim
8. Beat, The
9. Last Train Home
10. Snob
11. Cowboi

“The technical wizardry and backing beats on Logic Of Chance cannot be underestimated, they do more than back the ’singer’, they enhance the album. Undeniably though what makes Logic.., as well as its predecessor, is the supreme brilliance of the lyrics. To compliment Pip (and misquote John Cusack), he is somewhat loquacious, garrulous, verbose and chatty……and God bless him for that. A true wordsmith with verbal dexterity, Scroobius Pip is a national treasure. The Logic Of Chance demands to be heard and placed immediately on repeat.” – ContactMusic.com

Dan & Pip’s SFR debut ‘Angles’ is now available on import-only VINYL! Click here to check it out.

An SFRstore EXCLUSIVE! Sage Francis’ “Li(f)e” album, now on marbled red vinyl! Limited to 500 copies, this collector’s version of the record comes SIGNED by Sage himself, and is only available at SFRstore.com.

All copies will come with Deluxe Package extras, including Sage posters, buttons, stickers, and more!

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The new album Li(f)e by hip hop iconoclast Sage Francis is an impassioned and timely critique of cultural hypocrisy and organized religion. The record’s cover art has been created by renowned artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey who first gained notoriety with his Andre the Giant street art and later with his iconic Obama ‘Hope’ poster. For the cover of Li(f)e Fairey has employed his distinctive agitprop style to create a suitably provocative image of an unwavering and winged Francis caught in the crosshairs as flames rise beneath him.

*Double vinyl LP package
-Free digital download of the album (download card within the LP)
-Limited edition marbled red vinyl!
-SIGNED by Sage Francis
-Li(f)e poster
-Li(f)e button
-SFR roster poster
-SFR sticker
Click here to purchase!

Musically Li(f)e is refreshingly unique. Francis biting and sardonic wordplay now further empowered by talented musicians including producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone.

Francis has also enlisted a roster of uniquely talented songwriters including ex Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle, Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, Tim Fite, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse each of whose compositions were then interpreted by Francis and the band. The result is a challenging and defiantly honest new album from an ever evolving artist.

An SFRstore exclusive! New releases from Free Moral Agents, the Ikey Owens (Mars Volta)-led band that opened for, and backed up, Sage Francis on the Li(f)e On The Road US Tour. You won’t find these anywhere else, so grab ‘em here before they’re gone. Ikey & company were good enough to give us a very limited number to sell on the site.

Free Moral Agents – Live At The Prospector CD

This is a live, (formerly) tour-only CD packaged in individually hand-stamped recycled sleeves. Here’s a description of the record from Ikey himself:

“this recording was in 2004 at the Prospector in Long Beach. i felt like the band was finally starting to come together. after 2 years of searching for a sound we were finally able to start to define who we are.”

More details and a tracklisting can be found on the product page here.

Free Moral Agents – North Is Red 10″ Single

Limited to 500 copies, the “North Is Red” 10″ single features the title track on side A, and a remix by Tony Allen (Fela Kuti, The Good The Bad & The Queen) on side B. Check out the product page for a review and more details.

If you missed the tour and aren’t familiar with the Free Moral Agents yet, you can check out their MySpace page here or peep the live video for “North Is Red” here.

“Best of Times” is the second single from the new Sage Francis album, LI(F)E. Co-written by Sage and French composer Yann Tiersen, who is best known for the Amelie soundtrack, with Brian Deck, who has worked with Iron & Wine and Modest Mouse, tackling production duties. “Best of Times” is an emotionally driven track that builds from minimalist ambient to a soaring live band atmosphere with Francis delivering autobiographical rhymes.

Check out the new video for “Best of Times”:

“Best of Times”
Directed by Kyle Harbaugh
Shot by Hanu Brown-Eagle
Animation and fancy post-editing by Scott Reece

PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO ONLINE WHEREVER YOU CAN!

Right click here and ’save as’ to download your FREE mp3 of “Best of Times”!

Click here to read Sage’s blog on the creation of the song, plus a transcript of the lyrics!

Exclusive SFRstore package deals for both the CD & Vinyl versions of LI(F)E are available now here!