FAR-037
OLD GODS - OLD GODS LP
Inspired by The Jesus Lizard, obscure horror movies, and Mudgie's Deli, OLD GODS have pulled together an almost entirely live-recorded introductory self-titled EP. Consisting of Jeff Tuttle (Dillinger Escape Plan, Heads Will Roll), Randall Kupfer (The Armed), Tony Wolski (The Armed), and Derek Swanson (Heads Will Roll, 7000 Dying Rats), Old Gods is a crushing union of Detroit punk veterans. This record runs the gamut from loud, heavy riffs drenched in feedback and aggression to spaced-out noisy freak-outs…drenched in feedback and aggression. Raw and urgent music at its finest. LP is limited to 530 copies on red vinyl with a silk-screened B-side with a full color jacket and insert. Includes a free DL as well. Stream the record now on Bandcamp!

6 songs | $12 USA / $15 CANADA / $20 WORLD





FAR-036
DESTROY THIS PLACE / HOSPITAL GARDEN - split 7"
Killer split 7" from Detroit's DESTROY THIS PLACE and Chicago's(by way of Dayton, OH) HOSPITAL GARDEN. Two bands that definitely bring us back to the glory days of the early 90s indie alt rock scene. The split 7" features two brand new songs from each band. You can stream the entire thing right now on Bandcamp! The record is limited to just 340 copies on clear vinyl and includes full color covers and labels as well as a high quality DL code.

4 songs | $6 USA / $8 CANADA / $11 WORLD





FAR-035
CHILD BITE / DOPE BODY - split LP
The ultimate team-up from Detroit's CHILD BITE and Baltimore's DOPE BODY in support of their November 2011 tour. CHILD BITE serves up two brand new songs with new drummer Ben Moore while DOPE BODY unleashes a fantastic new recording of three songs from their original 2009 cassette. It's brutal, baby. This one-sided LP features a 4 color silk-screened A-side with insane original art by Shawn Knight. First press of 315 copies on colored vinyl. Hear it free at Bandcamp. LPs pressed in the USA by Bill Smith Custom Records. Silk-screened by Progress of Design. Second press on clear vinyl (135 copies) but we have a few of the first press left. Let us know in the comments if you want one of those!


5 songs | $12 USA / $15 CANADA / $20 WORLD





FAR034 LP
CHILD BITE - the living breathing organ summer LP
The Living Breathing Organ Summer is the brand new LP from Detroit's CHILD BITE. Like a perfectly balanced amphetamine drunk, The Living Breathing Organ Summer exudes euphoria, urgency, baseless paranoia and a mild sense of vertigo. With their most recent effort, CHILD BITE seems to have thrown caution to the wind - mashing their punk vigor with avant-garde ideals into a no-fluff sound that is both consistently danceable and brazenly psychotic. Features an ex-member of Wafflehouse* and Rescue. Split release with Joyful Noise Recordings. First press limited to 198 copies on white vinyl (out of print) and 268 copies on marbled grey vinyl. LPs pressed in the USA by Bill Smith Custom Records. Each LP includes a code for a high quality MP3 download of the album.


13 songs | $10 USA / $13 CANADA / $18 WORLD





FAR034 CS
CHILD BITE - the living breathing organ summer CS
The Living Breathing Organ Summer is the brand new album from Detroit's CHILD BITE. Like a perfectly balanced amphetamine drunk, The Living Breathing Organ Summer exudes euphoria, urgency, baseless paranoia and a mild sense of vertigo. With their most recent effort, CHILD BITE seems to have thrown caution to the wind - mashing their punk vigor with avant-garde ideals into a no-fluff sound that is both consistently danceable and brazenly psychotic. Features an ex-member of Wafflehouse* and Rescue. Split release with Joyful Noise Recordings. The cassette version is limited to just 200 copies with beautiful on-shell printing and includes a code for a high quality MP3 download of the album.


13 songs | $4 USA / $5 CANADA / $7 WORLD





FAR034 CD
CHILD BITE - the living breathing organ summer CD
The Living Breathing Organ Summer is the brand new LP from Detroit's CHILD BITE. Like a perfectly balanced amphetamine drunk, The Living Breathing Organ Summer exudes euphoria, urgency, baseless paranoia and a mild sense of vertigo. With their most recent effort, CHILD BITE seems to have thrown caution to the wind - mashing their punk vigor with avant-garde ideals into a no-fluff sound that is both consistently danceable and brazenly psychotic. Features an ex-member of Wafflehouse* and Rescue. Split release with Joyful Noise Recordings. This is a copy of the CD version of the album.


13 songs | $6 USA / $8 CANADA / $10 WORLD





FAR-033
HERO OF A HUNDRED FIGHTS - the remote. the cold. LP
Playing aggressive, angular music with nods to Tool and the tastful math-rock of Drive Like Jehu, Milwaukee's HERO OF A HUNDRED FIGHTS makes a strong case for the loud rock revival with their 2001 EP The Remote. The Cold.. Featuring former members of midwest greats Tintoretto, Managra, and Brass Knuckles For Tough Guys, Hero100 created a mix of volume dynamics, thick vocal layering, and concrete rhythms to go along that alternate between Botch-style smash lines and flowing, proficient melodies. Members of Hero100 went on to play in Call Me Lightning, Murder in the Red Barn, and Temper Temper. The EP is now available ten years later for the first time ever on vinyl. Limited to just 100 copies on clear vinyl. the one-sided LP features full color labels in a picture disc sleeve and a free high quality download of the EP.

one-sided LP | $10 USA / $13 CANADA / $18 WORLD





FAR032
FATHER PHOENIX - finds a planet new to man DIGITAL
Father Phoenix's final full length features a 10 song of balls to the wall classic rock throwback with plenty of riffage in the vein of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. Features former members of Call Me Lightning, Temper Temper, and Insidious. The album was recorded by Shane Hochstetler at Howl Street Recordings and mastered by Carl Saff. Available exclusively at Bandcamp for the time being. Up soon on iTunes/etc.

10 songs | digital only





FAR031
CHILD BITE / THIS MOMENT IN BLACK HISTORY split 7"
CHILD BITE’s mutation from a three-piece jam-project to its current incarnation as a full-blown five-piece aural assault squad can be likened to the period in history where the dinosaurs were going extinct. See, just as those giant reptiles were forced to grow wings, fins, and other such attributes, CHILD BITE has morphed with each release. THIS MOMENT IN BLACK HISTORY is Cleveland's "superstar art project"-- featuring the song writing force behind LA's NEON KING KONG (GSL Records, percussion from THE BASSHOLES (Merge Records), and additional members from THE CHARGERS STREET GANT (Get Hip) and WHATEVER (Dr. Strange). Sounding as if the GANG OF FOUR violently hijacked JAMES BROWN, TMIBH doesn't need to tell you they're at the Rock and Roll club-you know they're already there! This split 7" is the first in a series of three from Child Bite to coincide with their summer 2009 tours. It features beautiful silk-screened covers and matching blue vinyl. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies and includes a download coupon for high bit rate MP3s of both songs. This record is out of print. Check it digitally, or maybe the band still have some copies.

2 songs | out of print





FAR030 LP
ELDER - reflect LP+CD
Following their critically acclaimed 3 song self-titled 10" introduction, Philadelphia's ELDER (featuring members of Philly stalwarts Towers and Balboa) branches out and expands upon the thoughts and ideas that brought them together. Reflect exhibits a culmination of hard work and determination and a retrospective look at the world through the band members' eyes. Described by listeners as encompassing a strong early 90’s indie / screamo sound, ELDER pull their influences from all areas to create music for themselves and lyrics and ideals that are socially and politically aware. Each song and lyric expresses the band's understanding and viewpoint on their lives and expands upon the limitations of what life brings them and what life still has in store for each and every one of us. The LP is limited to 319 copies on gold/black vinyl (made in the USA) and includes a full artwork copy of the CD.

6 songs | $8 USA / $12 CANADA / $17 WORLD





FAR030 2xCD
ELDER - reflect 2xCD
Following their critically acclaimed 3 song self-titled 10" introduction, Philadelphia's ELDER (featuring members of Philly stalwarts Towers and Balboa) branches out and expands upon the thoughts and ideas that brought them together. Reflect exhibits a culmination of hard work and determination and a retrospective look at the world through the band members' eyes. Described by listeners as encompassing a strong early 90’s indie / screamo sound, ELDER pull their influences from all areas to create music for themselves and lyrics and ideals that are socially and politically aware. Each song and lyric expresses the band's understanding and viewpoint on their lives and expands upon the limitations of what life brings them and what life still has in store for each and every one of us. The 2xCD version includes a free bonus copy of Elder's self-titled debut, previously only available with the 10" EP.

9 songs | $5 USA / $8 CANADA / $10 WORLD





FAR029 LP
FATHER PHOENIX - large bodies LP+CD
Some words pinpoint a band's sound perfectly. One such word is 'loud' and one such band is FATHER PHOENIX. Sonically blasting a hard edge of rock into the audio wall of their listeners' ears, the band recently added an organ to fill things out and add an even more intense element of psychedelia to their new material. Adding to the already existent barrage of Sabbath/Deep Purple-esque rock, FATHER PHOENIX's new sound is intensely mesmerizing. Features former members of Call Me Lightning, Temper Temper, and Insidious. The LP is limited to just 300 copies on clear vinyl and features a silk-screened B-side. The LP also comes with a full color jacket as well as a full artwork copy of the CD version as well.

4 songs | $8 USA / $10 CANADA / $16 WORLD





FAR029 CD
FATHER PHOENIX - large bodies CDEP
Some words pinpoint a band's sound perfectly. One such word is 'loud' and one such band is FATHER PHOENIX. Sonically blasting a hard edge of rock into the audio wall of their listeners' ears, the band recently added an organ to fill things out and add an even more intense element of psychedelia to their new material. Adding to the already existent barrage of Sabbath/Deep Purple-esque rock, FATHER PHOENIX's new sound is intensely mesmerizing. Features current and former members of Call Me Lightning, Temper Temper, and Insidious. This CDEP was printed on recycled eco-paks with fan disc CDs.

4 songs | $3 USA / $6 CANADA / $8 WORLD





FAR028
FORDIRELIFESAKE - a daydream disaster 2xLP
FORDIRELIFESAKE's "discography" finally sees the light of day on vinyl. This 2xLP, originally released on CD by Thorp Records, features all of the tracks from the old, out-of-print Fordirelifesake releases. Included on this are the original self-titled EP, as well as tracks from their split CDs with Deluge and Wafflehouse*, their split 7" with Hewhocorrupts and their song from the "For You" compilation CD. All of the tracks were re-mastered and this release absolutely sounds better than the original releases. This 2xLP also features beautiful silk-screened covers, a full color insert with complete lyrics and updated thanks list and is on lime green colored vinyl. This 2xLP was limited to just 103 copies and is now out of print.

13 songs | out of print





FAR027
FORDIRELIFESAKE - dance.pretend.forget.defend LP
FORDIRELIFESAKE's final studio album, Dance.Pretend.Forget.Defend is finally available on vinyl. The LP version is limited to 114 copies on gold vinyl available exclusively through Forge Again Records. Remastered and slightly edited for vinyl, this album features beautiful silk-screened covers and a full color insert with full lyrics. This record is now out of print.

12 songs | out of print





FAR026
OFFICE - not her style b/w continental shakedown 7"
This two-song 7" from Chicago's Office features two new tracks of pop-tinged indie rock unavailable anywhere else. In anticipation of their upcoming full length in early 2009, Office recorded two brand-new exclusive tracks for this release with Mike Lust at Phantom Manor in August of 2008. This 7" is limited to just 300 copies on mixed vinyl (135 dark purple, 85 grape, 44 light purple, 23 light grey, 13 olive). Feel free to request particular colors and we'll hook you up as best we can.

7 songs | $4 USA / $5 CANADA / $8 WORLD





FAR025 - red vinyl
31KNOTS - it was high time to escape LP
This is the vinyl version of 31knots 2003 album on 54'40 or Fight! Records. Passionate, explorative, and driven by an undercurrent of barely concealed mania, It Was High Time to Escape is a brilliantly composed record, one where whose dramatic flourishes and technical marvel lean the band toward classical music and whose intensity and complex structures are steeped in both post-punk and prog, but are ultimately and convincingly beyond these influences. This LP is limited to just 206 copies on red vinyl and features full color jackets, insert with lyrics, and a free high quality digital download of the entire album.

10 songs | $8 USA / $10 CANADA / $16 WORLD





FAR025 - black vinyl
31KNOTS - it was high time to escape LP
This is the vinyl version of 31knots 2003 album on 54'40 or Fight! Records. Passionate, explorative, and driven by an undercurrent of barely concealed mania, It Was High Time to Escape is a brilliantly composed record, one where whose dramatic flourishes and technical marvel lean the band toward classical music and whose intensity and complex structures are steeped in both post-punk and prog, but are ultimately and convincingly beyond these influences. This LP is limited to just 300 copies on black vinyl and features full color jackets, insert with lyrics, and a free high quality digital download of the entire album.

10 songs | $8 USA / $10 CANADA / $16 WORLD





FAR024
ELDER - S/T 10"+CD
Consisting of members of underground stalwart Philadelphia acts Balboa and Towers, ELDER extends itself as the melodic undertones of each aforementioned project while creating new and more in-depth musical soundscapes to liven up the current musical climate. Described by listeners as encompassing a strong early 90’s indie / screamo sound, ELDER pull their influences from all areas to create music for themselves and lyrics and ideals that are socially and politically aware. These three songs encompass a barrage of emotions and topics that move in a forward-thinking motion. The first pressing of this 10" is limited to 400 copies (this is one of 300 w/a black cover) with beautiful silk-screened covers and includes a fan disc CD of the entire EP. This record is out of print but you can get the CD by purchasing a copy of the Reflect 2xCD.

3 songs | out of print





FAR023 - blue marbled vinyl
BOYS NIGHT OUT - broken bones and bloody kisses LP
This is the LP version of BNO's debut 6 song CDEP with the addition of a bonus track "The Anatomy of the Journey" taken from the 2002 Forge Again sampler CD. This is a split release with One Day Savior. The second pressing is limited to 300 copies on 180g black vinyl and 100 on blue marbled standard weight vinyl. This is a blue vinyl copy. Everything else is out of print! Click on the cover for more pressing info. Covers were screened by Crosshair. CD version (as well as both LP pressings) available from One Day Savior. Only a few copies left!

7 songs | $8 USA / $18 CANADA / $16 WORLD





FAR022
DAKOTA/DAKOTA - shoot in the dark + LP+7"
This is a super limited 140g black vinyl pressing of what amounts to the Dakota/Dakota discography. This 13 track LP contains the entire Shoot in the Dark full length, as well as bonus tracks from the Redline Distribution 2004 sampler, their out of print split 7" with Riddle of Steel, and an unreleased demo track. Also included with the LP is a copy of the Hamburger Help Us 7" sans sleeve, as the two additional 7" tracks wouldn't fit on the LP. Two members of Chicago's now defunct Dakota/Dakota moved on to form Russian Circles, which is the epic progression of Dakota/Dakota. 16 total songs full of that mathy jazzy instrumental indie rock with plenty of tapping and looping. The covers are designed by Jackson Cavanaugh and hand-screened by Nightmare Screen Printing, and this record was limited to just 100 copies and was a mailorder exclusive limited to one per customer. This was a split release with Fudge Sickill Records and Gilead Media. This record is out of print and will not be repressed. It is, however, available in its entirety for the first time on iTunes and other digital DL sites. The download version features all 13 tracks that appeared on the LP as well as the two non-album tracks from the 7".

15 songs | out of print





FAR021
CALL ME LIGHTNING - soft skeletons LP
Soft Skeletons is the sophomore album from Milwaukee's Call Me Lightning, blending spastic guitars with driving no wave rhythms. Call Me Lightning's sound brings together the more frantic moments of The Talking Heads' early days with the freak-out riffs and wild vocal style of The Jesus Lizard. Throw in some lyric styling reminicent of The Minutemen and you have a powerful combination. Recorded by Greg Norman. First pressing limited to 520 copies on clear/blue ghosted vinyl with beautiful full color jackets. CD version available from French Kiss Records.

11 songs | $8 USA / $10 CANADA / $16 WORLD




FAR020
BALBOA / NITRO MEGA PRAYER - split CD
This split features the four tracks from Balboa (Philadelphia) and three from Nitro Mega Prayer (Japan). Both toured together in Japan and again in the United States. Balboa plays chaotic, sometimes melodic hardcore with political lyrics, reminiscent of Majority Rule, Engine Down, and the City of Caterpillar. Nitro Mega Prayer plays a similar brand of caustic yet melodic hardcore with a little higher pitched vocals. Members of Balboa also play in Elder. Layout by Paul K. Romano.

7 songs | $3 USA / $6 CANADA / $7 WORLD




FAR019
TEMPER TEMPER - self-titled LP
Temper Temper's debut full-length on LP through Forge Again Records. Hailing from Milwaukee, this full length was originally released by Revelation Records in March of 2005. The LP is limited to just 300 copies on marbled yellow vinyl. It features an exclusive track not available on the CD version: a remix of the 7" version of Delicate Pimp. The LP features beautiful black and silver silk-screened covers by the fine folks at Crosshair. Members of Temper Temper played in Insidious, Hero of a Hundred Fights and The Goodboy Suit. Members of Temper Temper currently play in Father Phoenix and Decibully.

12 songs | $6 USA / $9 CANADA / $15 WORLD




FAR018
BALBOA - manifeste cannibale CDEP
Philadelphia's Balboa unleashes four brand new tracks of chaotic sometimes melodic hardcore, reminiscent of Majority Rule, Engine Down, and the City of Caterpillar. Also features a beautiful layout by Jackson Cavanaugh, and one of those infamous fan discs. See if you can spot your favorite neo-con in the artwork.

4 songs | $3 USA / $6 CANADA / $7 WORLD



FAR017
CALL ME LIGHTNING - the trouble we're in LP
The Trouble We're In, the debut full length from Milwaukee's Call Me Lightning, blends spastic guitars with driving no wave rhythms. Call Me Lightning's sound brings together the more frantic moments of The Talking Heads' early days with the freak-out riffs and wild vocal style of The Jesus Lizard. Throw in some lyric styling reminicent of The Minutemen and you have a powerful combination. The LP was limited to 300 copies on black vinyl with beautiful silk-screened covers.

10 songs | out of print





FAR016
HEWHOCORRUPTS - the discographer CD
Finally, all of Hewhocorrupts' out of print splits, EPs, and comp tracks are available on one disc. This disc features the HWC tracks from their splits with Fordirelifesake, Infestation of Ass, Third Degree, Don't Worry About It, Godstomper, Wilbur Cobb, and Tusk, as well as the Master of Profits EP, live tracks, the original Optimus Prime demo, as well as a few unreleased tracks from the Ten Steps to Success session. In addition, this updated repress includes the HWC song from the Ryan Durkin for President 7" comp. Hear Hewhocorrupts as they evolve into the leaders of corporate grindcore. 62 tracks, and a picture of Jaffray's dick on the inside. Split release with Fudgesickill Records. 2xLP version is out of print.

62 songs | $5 USA / $7 CANADA / $8 WORLD




FAR015
BALBOA - self-titled CD/LP
This is the debut full length from Philadelphia's Balboa. Melodic and chaotic at the same time, combining the best elements of hardcore, indie,and punk rock. Akin to such bands as Majority Rule, City of Caterpillar,and Hopesfall. LP and CD are both out of print. Members of Balboa also play in Elder.

8 songs | out of print





FAR014
KITCHENS + BATHROOMS - vehicles beyond CD
The American debut of Hamilton, Ontario's Kitchens + Bathrooms. Math rock with style and melody. Incredibly well crafted songs that are intense and catchy at the same time. Reminscent of Braid, Shellac, and June of 44 at times. Licensed from Sonic Unyon(Canada). Members of Kitchens & Bathrooms went on to play in The Inflation Kills.

11 songs | $3 USA / $6 CANADA / $7 WORLD



FAR013
HEWHOCORRUPTS - ten steps to success LP
The masters of corporate grindcore unleash their debut LP. 10 songs of crazy, intricate grind with a groove. The perfect soundtrack for corporate mergers and nailing your secretary. Recorded by Jeremy Lemos and mastered by Alan Douches, the LP is a split release with 625 Thrashcore. It was limited to 1100 songs and is now out of print.

10 songs | out of print





FAR012
RESCUE - volume plus volume plus 2XCD
This is a double disc set collecting the debut CDEP (Even People and Not the Odds) and full length CD (Volume Plus Volume) from Detroit's now-defunct Rescue. Featuring former members of Wafflehouse*, Fordirelifesake, and Mycomplex. Members of Rescue currently play in The Silent Years, Child Bite, Isles & Glaciers, and We are the Company We Keep. Disc 1 is "Volume Plus Volume," Disc 2 is "Even People..." plus 2 brand new unreleased songs with the current lineup, an original demo, and a remix of Like Spaceships.

19 songs | $5 USA / $7 CANADA / $8 WORLD




FAR011
FORDIRELIFESAKE - breathing is only half the function CD
Fordirelifesake's debut full length. Partially re-recorded, remixed, remastered, with all new artwork by Apt 13. Insane melodic tech guitar work over fast beats, brutal vocals, and melodic backups. This is the way this album was meant to be heard. Both pressings (200 black, 200 clear) of the LP are out of print. CD almost out of print as well. Members of Fordirelifesake went on to play in Boys Night Out, The Receiving End of Sirens, and Roses Dead and currently play in Blase Splee, Hellmouth, Isles & Glaciers, and The Company We Keep. Check Interpunk, as they might have a few copies of the CD left.

9 songs | out of print





FAR010 LP
WAFFLEHOUSE* - olympia LP
The debut full length from Detroit's Wafflehouse*. They are best described as chaotic, melodic indie rock. Traces of math rock and hardcore as well, but with heavy emphasis on melody and dynamics. Members of Wafflehouse* went on to play in such bands as Rescue and Joiya and currently play in The Silent Years and Child Bite. This is the vinyl version of the classic full length, limited to just 112 hand-numbered copies on colored vinyl and with beautiful silk-screened covers. CD version is out of print!

9 songs | $12 USA / $16 CANADA / $20 WORLD



FAR009
HEWHOCORRUPTS - master of profits CDEP/7"
Insane corporate grindcore from the financial district of Chicago. Features ex-members of Kungfu Rick and Authority Abuse. Enhanced CDEP features live show, photo gallery, and tons more. 7" was limited to 500 copies on purple vinyl (430 with full lyric sheets/corporate memos from Tommy Camara himself, 70 with release show covers). Both the CD and 7" are out of print. This EP is, however, available as part of The Discographer, so buy that instead.

5 songs | out of print




FAR008
STILLWELL - don't face a problem...burn it CD
Stillwell's debut full length, which came nearly five years after their inception. Chicago-style math rock/post hardcore with the occasional hook. Produced by Mike Lust. Members of Stillwell currently play in A Tundra, Locks, Dylan Posa & Three Cheers for One Dead Man, Tirra Lirra, The Winter Me, D. Rider, and Joan of Arc.

8 songs | $5 USA / $6 CANADA / $7 WORLD


FAR007
FORDIRELIFESAKE - self-titled CDEP
The debut release from FDLS, re-issued on Forge Again Records with new artwork. Intense, technical, melodic metal/hardcore/punk hybrid with the occasional mosh part and of course those emotional lyrics. This EP is out of print, but these songs all appear on "A Daydream Disaster," the discography album collecting Fordirelifesake's splits, EPs, and comp tracks. Available on CD from Thorp or 2xLP right here from Forge Again Records. Members of Fordirelifesake went on to play in Boys Night Out, The Receiving End of Sirens, and Roses Dead and currently play in Blase Splee, Hellmouth, Isles & Glaciers, and We are the Company We Keep.

4 songs | out of print




FAR006
STILLWELL - the end result CDEP
2001 tour EP from Chicago's Stillwell. Mathy, technical post-hardcore. Also file under "trick rock." Stillwell unleashes a barrel of tricks with this EP. Lots of time changes, stops and starts. Four tracks of staccato guitar and prog chord patterns in 8 short, sweet minutes. First 250 featured black sleeves silkscreend with silver ink. Next 100 featured clear sleeves silkscreened with pink ink. Then 100 with pink and grey cardboard. Next batch, who knows?

4 songs | $3 USA / $4 CANADA / $5 WORLD




FAR005
EXAMINATION OF THE... - we are the architects of desire CD
Crazy, hardcore/screamo from South Dakota featuring members of Spirit of Versailles. Intense screamed vocals over catchy, yet complex rhythm and guitar work. Both pressings of the LP (300 on black, 500 on red) are out of print. Some copies remaining of the CD. Members went on to jail and, eventually Across Tundras.

10 songs | $5 USA / $6 CANADA / $7 WORLD





FAR004
WAFFLEHOUSE*/FORDIRELIFESAKE - split CDEP
An unlikely teamup from two of Detroit's finest rock bands. Wafflehouse* played crazy, catchy indie rock. Fordirelifesake played technical, melodic punk/hardcore with metal leanings. Yet, they toured together constantly and remain great friends. This split features 2 originals from each band, as well as one "cover" of the other band on the split. Re-press features brand new artwork. The Fordirelifesake songs also appear on their discography album "A Daydream Disaster," available on CD from Thorp and 2xLP from Forge Again Records. Members of Wafflehouse* went on to play in such bands as Rescue and Joiya and currently play in The Silent Years and Child Bite. Members of Fordirelifesake went on to play in Boys Night Out, The Receiving End of Sirens, and Roses Dead and currently play in Blase Splee, Hellmouth, Isles & Glaciers, and We are the Company We Keep.

7 songs | out of print





FAR003
NYMB - the breathing out vapors single CDEP
Incredibly melodic, yet at times incredibly hard rocking indie rock with female vocals. Akin to such bands as Rainer Maria but with a Led Zeppelin influence, there was definitely something unique about them. They broke up in 2001 but left behind a bunch of great music. This 5 song EP features 2 songs exclusive to this release and an amazing acoustic version of fan favorite "Rope and Ring." Members went on to play in Chin Up Chin Up and Neon Trees.

5 songs | $3 USA / $4 CANADA / $5 WORLD




FAR002
THE SUMMERLEAGUE - to twilight ruminations CDEP
Melodic, emotional indie rock from the south suburbs of Chicago. Intricate pretty guitars combined with a hard rocking rhythm section. Combines the best elements of bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Texas is the Reason with the pop sensibilities of bands like Zoinks! and Jimmy Eat World. They didn't play a lot of shows, played outside of Illinois approximately once, and broke up years before MySpace and the like. They were ahead of their time and this still stands up as a fantastic EP from a little-known band. Matt (bass) went on to form Tic Tac Totally Records. Dave (drums) currently plays in Damiera and The Alaya Conscious.

5 songs | out of print




FAR001
STILLWELL/LAST DITCH EFFORT - split CDEP
Chicago team-up from two defunct Chicago bands. This was Stillwell's first big step toward a more technical, mathy post-hardcore sound. Still a bit more melodic and akin to bands like Braid and Sharks Keep Moving but a bit more abrasive than previous releases. More singing than screaming on this one. Members of Stillwell currently play in A Tundra, Locks, Dylan Posa & Three Cheers for One Dead Man, Tirra Lirra, The Winter Me, D. Rider, and Joan of Arc. Last Ditch Effort play somewhat similar music with similar influences, only less distorted with bit of that Cap'n Jazz flair. Members of Last Ditch Effort went on to play in Tale of Genji, Male, ST Monroe, Ling Ling, and more. This is also the first ever release from Forge Again Records.

6 songs | $3 USA / $4 CANADA / $5 WORLD





FAR706
BALBOA / AUSSITOT MORT - split 7"
The sixth record in the Forge Again split 7" series, this split features two tracks from Balboa (Philadelphia) and one from Aussitot Mort (France). Balboa plays chaotic melodic hardcore with political lyrics, reminiscent of Majority Rule, Engine Down, and the City of Caterpillar. Aussitot Mort is similar, yet a bit more subdued. Members of Balboa also play in Elder. Layout by Jackson Cavanaugh.

3 songs | out of print





FAR705
DAKOTA DAKOTA/RIDDLE OF STEEL - split 7"
Chicago's Dakota/Dakota and St. Louis's Riddle of Steel team up for the fifth record in the Forge Again split 7" series. Dakota/Dakota played instrumental indie rock that'll put hair on your chest while Riddle of Steel did the melodic indie thing with excellent riffage and oh so pretty vocals. Melodic, dynamic, and intense at the same time. Both bands are defunct. Members of Dakota/Dakota went on to play in Russian Circles.

2 songs | out of print





FAR704
TEMPER TEMPER/CALL ME LIGHTNING - split 7"
Debut release from two of Milwaukee's finest. Temper Temper kick out the jams with those hot dance beats while Call Me Lightning does the balls out rock thing. Temper Temper includes x-members of Hero of 100 Fights, Insidious, and The Goodboy Suit. Call Me Lightning includes x-members of Hero of 100 Fights, Akarso, Tintoretto, Managra, and Haymarket Riot. This record is out of print. .

2 songs | out of print





FAR703
HEWHOCORRUPTS/FORDIRELIFESAKE - split 7"
Fordirelifesake cover The Cure's Love Song, while Hewhocorrupts tackles "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N Roses. This was limited to 500 copies(100 on pink w/tour/mailorder sleeves, 200 on pink w/regular silkscreened cover, and 200 on black w/regular silkscreened sleeves) This record is out of print.

2 songs | out of print





FAR702
RESCUE/GRAYSON - split 7"
Detroit's Rescue and Chicago's Grayson offer up one song each, recorded in the studio together during one incredibly long April day in 2002. Rescue play that technical indie rock stuff while Grayson does it a little morestraight forward. Rescue features members of Wafflehouse* and Mycomplex,and formerly of Fordirelifesake. Members of Rescue currently play in The Silent Years, Child Bite, Isles & Glaciers, and We are the Company We Keep. Grayson featured ex-members of Stillwell, Wolfie, The Like Young, and Russian Circles. Members of Grayson currently play in Dylan Posa & Three Cheers for One Dead Man, Old Fake, Follows, and The Winter Me.

2 songs | out of print





FAR701
S.T. MONROE/THE LIKE YOUNG - split 7"
S.T. Monroe play melodic indie rock reminiscent of the Beach Boys and the Beatles while The Like Young, formerly known as Wolfie, played raw melodic rock not unlike the later days of Wolfie. 100 red vinyl copies were only available through mailorder. 200 copies were on gold vinyl with silkscreened chipboard covers Another 200 were on black vinyl with the same chipboard covers. This record is now out of print.

3 songs | out of print




OLD GODS
old gods
LP


DESTROY THIS PLACE/HOSPITAL GARDEN
split
7"




CHILD BITE/DOPE BODY
split
LP


HERO OF A HUNDRED FIGHTS
the remote. the cold
LP


FATHER PHOENIX
finds a planet new to man
DIGI