Thursday, May 19, 2011

Aloha - Home Acres


  • Gatefold
  • Lyrics included

  • Album Rating: 3/5 (Good)
  • Sound Quality: 4/5 (Great)
  • Packaging: 4/5 (Great)


Aloha has a long history of releases stretching back to 1999. With their latest LP, Home Acres, Aloha is back in full form with more insanely catchy tunes and guaranteed fun times.

The songs on this album are upbeat and playful, with Cale Park's signature drumming driving the melodies ever onward. Standout tracks include "Moonless March", and my personal favorite on the album, "Blackout". Both songs are fast paced and exciting, displaying the energy that the band seemingly puts forth so easily.


The vinyl sounds great, especially the drums. It is pressed on black vinyl and also translucent maroon vinyl (pictured) that is limited to 700 copies. Both versions are 180 gram.


The packaging is nicely done. It comes in a gatefold jacket with lyrics included on the inner sleeve. If you order from Polyvinyl Records, a poster and an Air Heads candy is also included!

Purchase Home Acres on vinyl here (Amazon): Home Acres (2 LP) [Vinyl]
*Note: There is actually only one LP, not two.

15 comments:

  1. Love the artwork on the cover.

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  2. looked at some samples - seriously thinking about ordering, and im not even a vinyl fan

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  3. Looks like some horror movie music judging by the cover, although you say it's upbeat and playful :p

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  4. Good review! I love the artwork inside the album. I'll have to check them out :)

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  5. wow that maroon vinyl looks... beautifuuuuul :3

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  6. I was looking for this a while back to add to my collection,which is still rather small:(

    I couldnt find it in vinyl stores at the time but I see amazon for the UK has it back in stock.!

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  7. Great artwork for that vinyl cover

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  8. This is a great review! Got's to love the vinyl. Always looking for something good. Thank you!

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  9. That maroon vinyl looks really, top notch. I won't deny it, if I can then I will get the pretty looking edition. I guess a part of me still enjoys embracing my childish need for "shiny" things.

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  10. yes the artwork is impressive, lets hope their music is too! *goes off to listen to home acres*

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  11. Love vinyls. Have my grandparents that they bought right when they got married

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  12. Really liking that vinyl, the dark red would look great in my collection...even though I don't know the band. D: (indie cred just went down).

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