Vinyl Me Please January 2017 Review
This month's Vinyl Me Please pick, Panda Bear's Person Pitch, wasn't our style — but the custom art and cocktail pairing still delivered.
If you are floating, harmonic melodies then the Panda Bear Person Pitch might be for you.
Our reviewerNot Our Favorite, But Still Worth the Box
January's Vinyl Me Please selection was Panda Bear's Person Pitch, one of the stranger records the service has sent us. Noah Lennox pulls from a broad range of influences on the album, and while it wasn't our style, a friend who received it as a pass-along gift loved it immediately.
What kept the month from being a total miss was everything wrapped around the record itself. Each shipment includes custom artwork — this month's piece, by Mi Ju, was genuinely beautiful, good enough that we considered hanging it on the wall — plus a cocktail recipe paired to the music. January's drink, Person Pitch + Search for Delicious, combined bourbon, coffee, and sweet vermouth.
We scored the month 8.7 out of 10, a mark that reflects our personal taste rather than the record's quality — we know plenty of people who loved this particular pick. For $27 a month, the combination of a curated record, custom art, and a cocktail recipe still makes for a fun monthly ritual, even in a month that isn't a personal favorite.
Watch: Person Pitch
The video accompanying this month's Vinyl Me Please pick, Panda Bear's Person Pitch.
Why We Love It
- Custom artwork included with every shipment, this month by Mi Ju
- A cocktail recipe paired specifically to the record
- Makes a good pass-along gift even in months that miss your own taste
Considerations
- This month's pick (Panda Bear) wasn't to our reviewer's taste
- Genre/style varies significantly month to month
A Closer Look
What's in the Box
Each Vinyl Me Please shipment runs $27 a month and includes one record plus curated extras.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly SubscriptionPopular | $27 |
Good to Know
Vinyl Me Please Review Verdict: Not Our Favorite
This month's record wasn't our style, but the custom artwork and cocktail pairing kept the box worthwhile even on a personal miss.
