Vinyl Me Please September 2016
This month's pick pairs Glass Animals' breakout Human Being with a pixelated take on the album art and a Pork Soda cocktail.
It was very exciting to own a custom vinyl from them.
Our reviewerAn Indie-Pop Standout From Glass Animals
This month's record comes from Glass Animals, a UK band whose music was already spreading fast — there's a good chance you'd already heard a few songs from How to Be a Human Being on the radio before this pressing arrived.
The band's indie-pop sound is distinctive and easy to recognize, and it was genuinely exciting to own a custom vinyl pressing of an album already in wide rotation elsewhere.
The included artwork was a pixelated recreation of the album cover, and the subscription's usual cocktail pairing — a Pork Soda, blended specifically around the record — rounded out the celebration.
Why We Love It
- Distinctive, easily recognizable indie-pop sound from a fast-rising band
- Includes a custom cocktail recipe paired to the album
- Custom pixelated artwork built around the album cover
Considerations
- Only one record arrives per month, so it's a slow way to build a collection
What Came in the Box
How to Be a Human Being is easily recognizable indie-pop, and hearing it on a dedicated pressing made familiar radio songs feel new again.
The included artwork was a pixelated recreation of the album cover — a cool-looking take we hadn't seen elsewhere.
This Month's Pairing
The included cocktail was a Pork Soda, blended specifically to go with this record — a fun way to celebrate a new pressing.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want to discover breakout indie-pop acts
This edition featured Glass Animals' fast-spreading UK sound.
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Like pairing music with a curated cocktail
Each box includes a drink recipe built around that month's record.
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Want one collectible vinyl plus extras delivered monthly
The subscription includes the record, artwork and a cocktail recipe for $27 a month.
A Closer Look
What's Inside the Box
Every Vinyl Me, Please shipment pairs the record itself with two curated extras.
The Record
This month: Glass Animals' How to Be a Human Being.
Custom Cocktail
A Pork Soda, blended to pair with this month's record.
Original Artwork
A pixelated recreation of the album cover.
Investment in the Collection
Vinyl Me, Please runs a flat monthly rate for one record plus extras.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly SubscriptionPopular | $27 |
One of the Stronger Months
We loved the Glass Animals pressing — the music was phenomenal and the cocktail was just as fun. We're already looking forward to next month's record.
