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Tacocat "This Mess Is A Place" (Cassette, Sub Pop)
US $10.98
ApproximatelyC $15.03
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Brand New
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US $5.50 (approx C $7.53) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, Jul 17 and Mon, Jul 21 to 94104
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30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
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eBay item number:185227133045
Item specifics
- Condition
- UPC
- 0098787128543
About this product
Product Identifiers
Record Label
Sub Pop, Sub
UPC
0098787128543
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25046052294
Product Key Features
Release Year
2019
Format
Cassette
Genre
Rock
Artist
Tacocat
Release Title
This Mess Is a Place
Dimensions
Item Height
0.66 in
Item Weight
0.13 lb
Item Length
4.43 in
Item Width
3.07 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Tracks
5
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Tracks
1.1 Rose-Colored Sky 1.2 New World 1.3 Crystal Ball 1.4 Meet Me at la Palma 1.5 Miles and Miles
Number of Discs
1
Notes
This Mess is a Place, Tacocat's fourth full-length and first on Sub Pop, finds the band waking up the morning after the 2016 election and figuring out how to respond to a new reality where evil isn't hiding under the surface at all-it's front and center, with new tragedies and civil rights assaults filling up the scroll of the newsfeed every day. "What a time to be barely alive," laments "Crystal Ball," a gem that examines the more intimate side of responding emotionally to the news cycle. How do you keep fighting when all you want to do is stay in bed all day? "Stupid computer stupor / Oh my kingdom for some better ads," Nokes sings, throwing in some classic Tacocat snark, "Truth spread so thin / It stops existing." Despite current realities being depressing enough to make anyone want to crawl under the covers and sleep for a thousand years, Tacocat are doing what they've always done so well: mingling brightness, energy, and hope with political critique. This Mess is a Place is charged with a hopefulness that stands in stark contrast to music that celebrates apathy, despair, and numbness. Tacocat feels it all and cares, a lot, whether they're singing odes to the magical connections we feel with our pets (Little Friend), imagining what a better earth might look like (New World), or trying to find humor in a wholly unfunny world (The Joke of Life). It's a delightfully cathartic moment and the cornerstone of the record when they exclaim, in Grains of Salt: "Don't forget to remember who the fnck you are!" Producer Erik Blood (who also produced Lost Time) brings the band into their full pop potential but still preserves what makes Tacocat so special: they're four friends who met as young punks and have grown together into a truly collaborative band. Says Nokes: "We can examine some hard stuff, make fun of some evil stuff, feel some soft feelings, feel some rage feelings, feel some bitter-ass feelings, sift through memories, feel wavy-existential, and still go get a banana daiquiri at the end."
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (3,197)
- l***6 (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAbsolutely incredible transaction! Item was shipped lightning fast in amazingly protective packaging. It was in perfect condition upon arrival, brand new and sealed as described. Looked like it came straight off the shelf! What a great value for the price overall, would definitely not hesitate to purchase from seller again!
- j***j (71)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchase⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fantastic experience! The record arrived extremely well-packaged, shipped faster than expected, and was exactly as described — if not better. Vinyl is clean, plays beautifully, and the sleeve is in excellent shape. Seller clearly cares about quality and customer satisfaction. Communication was prompt and professional throughout. Would definitely buy from again — highly recommended!
- m***h (71)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller, received before it was expected - tracking said it would arrive on a Tuesday, but received that Saturday before. Purchased as a gift for my son's birthday. He loves collecting vinyl, just like his dad. He was very happy when he opened the package, which was packaged well. Quality and condition were good and it was good value overall. Thanks!