React Records has announced there next two releases, which include a 12" LP press of the two amazing oand now out of print EPs from MINDSET as well as an EP for GROWING STRONGER from Seattle. You can even check out a teaser filmed by our very own Callum Preston for the release.
RXR-030 Mindset- Collection LP
In celebration of 30 crucial records and the subsequent liquidation of two of the label's landmark releases, REACT! Records and MINDSET are proud to announce their latest collaboration; the MINDSET EP Collection (RXR-XXX).
The product of a bond formed in the back of rusting, heat-less cargo van/ death trap hurtling relentlessly through the frigid winter of 2007 during the waning days of The First Step, the REACT!/MINDSET relationship has developed from two up-and-comers to arguably one of the most crucial pairings of recent memory. The EP Collection resurrects and combines the out-of-print R E A L P O W E R (the record that started it all) with the band's raging sophomore release (also out of print!), Time & Pressure, onto a 45rpm 12". All tracks have been remixed by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations in Baltimore, and remastered by Carl Saff in Chicago, who ware able to collectively bring even more power and intensity to the MINDSET sound we've come to know and love. As always, graphics on this release were handled by Ev Wivell (vocals) and feature classic tour photography by Chris Bavaria (bass) from both eras of the band as well as live shots by Todd Pollock and Dan Gonyea. All this and more has been formatted into a gatefold LP, BOLD style! Each copy will come with a digital download and the pressing info is 300 on WHITE and 500 on BLACK vinyl.
For the diehards out there, we’re offering a Deluxe Edition double LP version on RED VINYL limited to 200 copies. This version combines a second press of the LiveSET LP (originally released by UpsideDown Records) with the Collection LP. A sort of one stop shop for all your MINDSET needs if you will. The 2xLP is the only version that will have LiveSET, and will also come with a limited zine and a sticker.
You can check out three of the remixed and mastered songs here:
http://reactrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ ... collection
RXR-029 GROWING STRONGER- TOXIC FUMES EP
Out of the rain soaked gutters of the gloomy Northwest comes Seattle's own Growing Stronger. Their new EP "Toxic Fumes" is a furious onslaught of angry straight edge hardcore, much in the vein of 97a and No For an answer. Six break neck speed anthems destined to make you grind your teeth while you sit in traffic and wait for the Space Needle to fall on the car in front of you. Recorded at the infamous Dangler by Phil Jones. Layout by FACE and Bubbles.
All copies will come with a free digital download, and the pressing info is 200 on GOLD, 300 on RED, and 500 on BLACK. This one is a real rager and Jim from REACT! is heading up the vocal duties so you need to check it out! This is such a special release for the label that we put together a documentary on how this record came together. Check it out:
The making of Growing Stronger- Toxic Fumes EP filmed and edited together by Callum Preston.
You can preview tracks from the EP here: