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.

Posted by Tom at 4:48 PM

15 comments:

  1. anarkistMay 19, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Love the artwork on the cover.

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  2. GameArtifactsMay 19, 2011 at 9:59 PM

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

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  3. VavMay 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM

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

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  4. SupernovaMay 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM

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

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  5. killerkunMay 20, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    wow that maroon vinyl looks... beautifuuuuul :3

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  6. GarryMay 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    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. EnnovativeMay 22, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    That cover is awesome!

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  8. William MainMay 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    That looks really neat.

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  9. ZachMay 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Great artwork for that vinyl cover

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  10. OG_MerlinMay 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

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

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  11. ArmageddaMay 23, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    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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  12. gmanMay 24, 2011 at 1:43 AM

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

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  13. GiantwebmanMay 24, 2011 at 6:29 PM

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

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  14. Jesse CrowsMay 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    such classy artwork!

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  15. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    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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