After months on the road, Mac DeMarco recorded Salad Days alone in his Bed - Stuy apartment. At that time, his audience nearly tripled due to his first two releases and live shows. This album reflects on his success and inner conflicts. Despite being recorded in Brooklyn in October, Salad Days gives you the feeling of watching a California sunset while listening. Its jangly guitars, ride cymbals, thick bass lines, and DeMarco's matter - of - fact delivery create a pleasing backdrop for his wordplay. This 10th - anniversary 2LP edition comes with a bonus LP featuring early versions of the album's tracks. The OG 'Passing Out Pieces' has a louder synth part, and the demos of 'Salad Days' and 'Blue Boy' are great alternatives. There are also unused instrumentals waiting to be turned into songs. This limited - edition release includes a holographic black double vinyl (holographic effect on side 1 only), housed in a deluxe triple - panel gatefold sleeve with a mirrorboard 'Chamber of Reflection' interior. It also comes with an 18'x24' foldout poster and a 12 - page booklet with new liner notes by Mac. Note that manufacturing may cause concealed creases on the gatefold, poster, and booklet. Originally released in 2014, it's now re - issued by Captured Tracks in 2024. Highly recommended!
Using this product is easy. Just take the vinyl out of the deluxe sleeve carefully. Place it on your turntable and start playing. You can enjoy the music of Mac DeMarco's Salad Days and its bonus tracks. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting dirt or fingerprints on it. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, and keep it away from direct sunlight and heat. If you want to keep the holographic effect looking good, don't scratch the vinyl surface. When you're done listening, put the vinyl back in the sleeve gently. Also, be aware that due to the manufacturing process, there might be concealed creases on the gatefold, poster, and booklet, but this won't affect the music quality.
