Agalloch, Colloections of Colonies of Bees, Sunn0))) and Boris

Folk metal band Agalloch's records are pretty difficult to find, especially at an affordable price. That is why I biked down to Vacation Vinyl the minute I heard they got copies of their most recent album "Marrow of the Spirit" in stock. Agalloch has long been one of my favorite metal bands and this was my first opportunity to purchase one of their records and not have to pay $150+ for it. The release is pretty great too. Heavy duty gatefold packaging with clear writing on the front and back. It is a 2xLP pressed on clear vinyl and includes a really nice 12 page booklet.










Next up is an album that I accidentally bought twice. It is Collections of Colonies of Bees - Giving. I preordered this album months ago and then forgot all about it. Later on I saw it on another site and ordered another copy. Now I have an extra copy, if anyone wants to buy it off me...
Collections of Colonies of Bees are a post-rock band that I have really gotten into over the past couple of years. It is former members of Pele(and it really sounds like it) and is the backing band for Justin Vernon(Bon Iver) in the band Volcano Choir.
This release comes on a really cool looking black/magenta swirl colored vinyl. It includes a digital download and has a really weird image of a deer with a human head on the front of it.







The final one today is Sunn 0))) and Boris - Alter. This is a record I actually already own, but found it for such a good price I had to get it again. I already own the Daymare release of this album which is a little bit different than this one. The Daymare version is a box set with a ton of goodies in it and is pressed on black 200 gram vinyl where as this one is on 180 gram vinyl.
I am a big fan of both of these bands and this is one of my favorite releases by both of them. I found this on sale at Amoeba at a price I couldn't pass up. This is the Southern Lord release and is a 3xLP set that is pressed on opaque yellow vinyl. It includes a really nice booklet with lyrics and pictures and has really amazing artwork. This pressing was limited to 1,500.