Sweet Simple Things
$ 20.00
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Listen to the song "Sweet Simple Things"
This is the record to put on during one of those non-stop rainy Portland days that will put the pep back in your step. These poppy, sexy grooves will remind you of sunnier times, while remaining a little twisted and dark themselves. RIYL: Of Montreal, UMO, Prince, sticky-sweet vocals. 12" vinyl. - 1. Real Sugar
2. Artist Statement
3. Love Is Bad
4. The Middle
5. Sheila
6. Never Spayed
7. Sweet, Simple Things
8. All The Girls
9. Like That's Okay -
Minden is a psychedelic pop group from Portland, Oregon, by way of Kansas City, Missouri. They feature strong songwriting and sexy, tickle-your-fancy melodies. Visit them on Bandcamp here.
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Mother of My Children
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Tribe Mars
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Listen to the song "Sun Raisin"
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El Tren
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