A. Star

 
 
"back catalog"
 


Here is a full list of past releases.  Availability of individual titles is noted.  Prices are the same as usual ($8 US, $10 international - that includes shipping).  E-mail us if you want to buy something.  Paypal works good for us.

Our e-mail address is: astar@astar-recs.net

 
 
ASR-25
TBA
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ASR-24
AYE AYE
SLY AYE AND HIS CONGREGATION

TBR

ASR-23
STAG HARE
BLACK MEDICINE MUSIC

5 tracks / CD / June 20, 2008
Personnel: Stag Hare with Andrew Alba, Michael Biggs
Instant classic.  ($10 US, $12 int'l)
ASR-22
THE TENANTS OF BALTHAZAR'S CASTLE
THE MOON

7 tracks / CDR / TBR
Personnel: Michael Biggs
ASR-21
WoO
COME BLUE

6 tracks / CDR / April, 2008 (Europe) June, 2008 (U.S.)
Personnel: Wo0
Ambient soundscapes created using remote controls, mobile phones, etc in guitar pickup.
First international realease!
ASR-20 AYE AYE SAINT DELAY AND THE GOLDEN GOD
11 tracks / CDR / January 19, 2008 / almost sold out
Personnel: Andrew Alba with Michael Biggs, Michael Platt, Garrick Biggs, Trisha Alba
Soon to be classic debut from Aye Aye.
ASR-19 NAVIGATOR THROWING TONGUES
10 tracks / CDR / December 2007 / almost sold out
Personnel: Braden J McKenna with Stephen Walter, Mark McKenna, Michael Biggs, Andrew Alba, Trisha Flinders
Veteran musician Braden's first full length as Navigator.
ASR-18 STAG HARE AHSPEN
1 track / CDR / January 10, 2008
Personnel: Garrick
Originally recorded February 2007, Stag Hare's debut has since become almost legendary. Rerelease with new artwork.
ASR-17 HEW MUN SCINTILLATED GARBLE
13 tracks / CDR / January 19, 2008
Personnel: Matthew Munn
First proper album as Hew Mun.  Highly dense and rewarding listening.
ASR-16 STAG HARE / THE TENANTS OF BALTHAZAR'S CASTLE TH' FHEATHER DUST WORK SONGG / "MEAN GIRLS"
cassette tape / August 2007
Personnel: Garrick Biggs, Michael Biggs
Cassette tape. Each artist takes a side and records a continuous performance.
ASR-15 MICHAEL BIGGS / MATTHEW MUNN BATS 9 tracks / May 21, 2007 / CDR / temp. sold out
Personnel: Michael Biggs, Matthew Munn
9 tunes. Sometimes rockin, sometimes wacky, sometimes weird, sometimes pretty. A lot of things here.
ASR-14 THE GRIZZLY PROSPECTOR THESE ARE SONGS. 9 tracks / Decmber 20, 2006 / CDR / almost gone
Personnel: Parker Yates (guest appearances by Garrick and Michael)
The Grizzly Prospector sings a few songs.
ASR-13 WE ARE SEAGULLS SILENT HEART VIOLIN SCHOOL VOL. 2: I BREATHE HAIR 5 tracks / November 12, 2006 / CDR / a few left
Personnel: Garrick Biggs
More agressive EP.  Weirdest lyrics yet, and unusual instrumention.  Uncomfortable but wonderful.
ASR-12 WE ARE SEAGULLS SILENT HEART VIOLIN SCHOOL VOL. 1: A FLUTTER OF WINGS 5 tracks / November 12, 2006 / CDR / a few left
Personnel: Garrick Biggs
Quiet, reflective autumn EP.  Acoustic guitar and singing.
ASR-11 THE TENANTS OF BALTHAZAR'S CASTLE TERROR IN TWELVE PARTS 12 tracks / November 12, 2006 / CDR / available
Personnel: Michael Biggs
First album by Tenants.  Harsh, harsh noise.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-10 WE ARE SEAGULLS THIS IS MY AIRPORT IN D 11 tracks / November 12, 2006 / CDR / available
Personnel: Garrick Biggs (guest appearances by Andrew Alba and Michael Biggs)
Last full album by We Are Seagulls.  The electronics are pretty much gone, and it is a surreal concept album about dreams.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-9 PAPER CRANES, et al. REMIXES 6 tracks / May 26, 2006 / CDR / a few left
Remixes by: Nolens Volens, 1h86335, Hew Mun, We Are Seagulls, FIDELITRON, Joan of Archaeopteryx
ASR-8 PAPER CRANES ESCAPE TO WICKED MOUNTAIN 14 tracks / May 26, 2006 / CD / available
Personnel: Garrick Biggs, Michael Biggs, Skyler Hitchcox, Matthew Munn
CLASSIC
Review: SLUG Magazine
Review: Salt Lake City Weekly
ASR-7 JOAQUIN MCCLOUD SHANNON SOSSAMON 7 tracks / Spring 2006 / CDR / available
Personnel: Garrick Biggs
Garrick (as alter-ego Joaquin McCloud) does straight up pop songs with a full band sound.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-6 HEW MUN LIVE AT A BASKETBALL COURT (A. STAR LIVE SERIES VOL. 1) 6 tracks / Spring 2006 / CDR / sold out
Personnel: Matthew Munn
Title says it all.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-5 WE ARE! SEAGULLS WE ARE! DOOMED 15 tracks (2 discs) / June 2005 /CDR / pretty much gone
Personnel: Garrick Biggs
Much higher production value than Crazy Magpies, and much more dense.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-4 MELVIN DUANE, JR. HEY CAMCORDER, YOU'RE EASY! 9 tracks / June 2005 / CDR / available
Personnel: Michael Biggs
First solo release from Michael.  Guitar over programmed elecronics.  Sort of like a spiritual precursor to The Tenants of Balthazar's Castle.
ASR-3 PAPER CRANES PETER PANDA AND THE PAPER CRANIUM 5 tracks / March 12, 2005 / CDR / sold out
Personnel: Garrick Biggs, Michael Biggs, Skyler Hitchcox
Sloppy, crazy debut from Paper Cranes.  Dancy, yelling, crazy.
Review: SLUG Magazine
ASR-2 WE ARE! SEAGULLS CRAZY MAGPIES 8 tracks / winter 2004 / CDR / sold out
Personnel: Garrick Biggs
First solo release from Garrick.  Very spazzy, lo-fi beats and noise.
ASR-1 THE COMING ON MASQUERADE AT THE FIREFLY BALL 4 tracks / June 1, 2004 / CDR / sold out
Personnel: Garrick Biggs, Michael Biggs, Michael Killian.
Energetic, excited, what not.