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Best Place to Sell a Car With High Mileage

How to Sell a Car with High Mileage Successfully

If you own a car with high mileage, you might wonder if it's possible to sell it for a good price. The good news is, selling a car with high mileage is not only possible but can also be done efficiently if you approach the process strategically. While many buyers prefer low-mileage vehicles, there is still a market for well-maintained cars that have clocked significant miles.

In this blog, we'll guide you through the steps to sell your high-mileage car, ensuring you get the best possible value.

1. Understand Your Car's Market Value

Before you can sell your car, it’s important to know its current market value. High mileage will typically lower the value, but factors such as make, model, condition, and maintenance history can help offset this. You can use online car valuation tools or get an appraisal from a professional to understand the baseline of what your car is worth.

Tip: High-mileage cars from reputable brands like Toyota, Honda, and Volvo often maintain better resale value due to their reliability.

2. Highlight Your Car's Maintenance History

A well-maintained high-mileage car is more appealing than a neglected one. Gather all the service records, receipts, and any proof of routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, or major repairs. This will demonstrate to potential buyers that your car, despite its high mileage, has been well cared for and can still run smoothly for years to come.

Tip: If you’ve recently replaced parts like the timing belt, brakes, or tires, be sure to highlight this in your listings. Buyers are likely to appreciate recent repairs that mean fewer upfront costs for them.

3. Be Honest About the Condition

Transparency is key when selling any used vehicle, especially one with high mileage. Buyers expect some wear and tear, but being upfront about the car's condition builds trust. Be clear about any issues the car has, whether mechanical or cosmetic. If the engine or transmission has undergone any major repairs, mention this as it can ease concerns about the car’s longevity.

Tip: Providing an honest assessment will also protect you from potential legal disputes post-sale.

4. Clean and Detail Your Car

A clean car is more attractive to buyers, no matter the mileage. Invest in a professional cleaning and detailing service to give your car a fresh look. This includes washing the exterior, waxing, vacuuming the interior, and cleaning the upholstery. Presentation matters, and a well-maintained appearance can positively influence the buyer’s perception of the vehicle.

Tip: Removing any personal items and keeping the car clutter-free can make it easier for potential buyers to envision the vehicle as their own.

5. Set a Competitive Price

Pricing a high-mileage car can be tricky. You want to be competitive while also getting a fair deal. Look up similar cars in your area and check their asking prices. Keep in mind that high-mileage cars often sell for less, but if your vehicle is in excellent condition with a strong maintenance history, you can price it slightly higher.

Tip: Be prepared for negotiations. Setting your price a little higher than your lowest acceptable offer gives you room to adjust during the sale.

6. Market Your Car Effectively

Once you've prepared your car for sale, it's time to list it. You can sell your car through platforms like Motorific, which specializes in getting you competitive offers quickly. Alternatively, you can also list on classifieds, social media, or local community boards. When advertising, take high-quality photos from multiple angles, and write a detailed description that emphasizes your car’s strong points, like its reliability, recent repairs, and full service history.

Tip: Use keywords like "well-maintained" and "recently serviced" in your listings to attract buyers looking for reliable high-mileage cars.

7. Consider Selling to a Dealer or Online Car Buying Service

If you don’t want to deal with private buyers, you can sell your car to a dealer or use an online car-buying service like Motorific. Dealers may not offer the best price, but it’s a quick and hassle-free option. Online services typically provide an instant quote and handle all the paperwork, making the process smoother.

Tip: Before accepting an offer, compare quotes from different dealers and services to get the best deal.

8. Be Ready for the Test Drive

Once you start getting inquiries, potential buyers will likely want to see the car in person and take it for a test drive. Make sure the car is running smoothly, and be prepared to answer questions about its history, repairs, and any quirks that come with high mileage. Honesty during the test drive will make buyers more comfortable and confident in their decision to buy.

Conclusion

Selling a car with high mileage may seem challenging, but with the right approach, you can find a buyer who values your vehicle. By being transparent, maintaining your car, and setting a fair price, you can make the process smooth and profitable. Whether you choose to sell privately or through a service like Motorific, following these steps will help ensure a successful sale.

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Emergency Group — Venal Twin (Centripetal Force)

Venal Twin is the second album this year from a band hip deep in 1970s fusion jazz. The players, as ever, include guitarist Jonathan Byerley of Plates of Cake and Anti-Westerns, keyboardist (and Barnard college prof) Robert Boston, drummer Andreas Brade (he teaches at Brooklyn School of music), and bassist Dave Mandl, and as before, they spin out from jazz, rock, kraut and psychedelia in heady extended jams.

These four cuts laid down in a separate session, though around the same time as Inspection of Cruelty, of which I said, in a brief review last March, “A 1970s futuristic cool hangs over the whole enterprise, in its chugging rhythms, its radiant runs of electric keyboards, its motorific jams.” All that still applies, in long, evolving reveries that drift and dream, but also twitch with coiled, suppressed violence. The wah-wah’d guitar in the opening title track is on edge right from the onset, and the keyboard thrashes with fever as it seeks out phosphorescing grooves. You can hear the bass better on this recording, and you recognize how Mandl values force and propulsion over all; he is always nudging, always bumping things forward, not bludgeoning exactly, but not letting anyone take a breather. These cuts are lengthy, but not the sidelong rovers of the earlier album, and they allow for brief, fiery bursts of wild shreddery that burst through the seams of head-nodding ritual rhythms.

“Dime Champ” goes the hardest out of this set, relentlessly pushing forward, more than a little funk in its wiry, minimalist frame. Guitar and drums are locked in syncopated foundation, while the guitar squawks, squeaks and italicizes and electric keyboards throw off neon flurries of cool temperature replies. You can intuit a dialog between these two melodic instruments, Byerley’s guitar in frantic, hair pulling agitation, Boston’s keys in icy, sly response. A change in rhythms about four minutes in pushes this cut towards Afro-beat, a clipped polyrhythm heavy on cowbell underpinning wild squalls of bent guitar notes.

The closer, “Wine & Lotto” likewise turns up the rhythm section, a rattling snare cadence braced by ponderous bass taking up the forefront of the cut. Keep listening, and bare-wire tangles of guitar sound jut from this frame, while nocturnal intimations of piano hover and curl. The piece goes on for nearly half an hour, evolving slowly like wreathes of smoke in blue light, a febrile play of heat and chill, of sync and contradiction, that never flags or stales.

Jennifer Kelly

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Nissan Electrical Parts: Common Issues and How to Troubleshoot Them

Electrical issues can be among the most frustrating problems for Nissan vehicle owners. Understanding the common issues related to Nissan electrical parts can help you troubleshoot effectively and keep your vehicle running smoothly. At Nissan Spares Scrap Yard, we specialize in providing quality Nissan parts, ensuring you have access to the right components for repairs.

Common Electrical Issues

Dead BatteryA dead battery is a frequent problem that can affect any vehicle. Signs include dimming headlights and difficulty starting the engine. If your Nissan experiences these symptoms, check the battery connections and consider testing the battery’s charge. If it’s not holding a charge, it may be time for a replacement.

Faulty AlternatorThe alternator is responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical system while the engine runs. Symptoms of a failing alternator include flickering dashboard lights and a battery warning light. If you suspect alternator issues, inspect the wiring and connections for any visible damage.

Blown FusesElectrical systems are equipped with fuses to protect components from overloads. If you notice that certain electrical parts, like headlights or power windows, are not functioning, it’s worth checking the fuses. A simple replacement can often solve the issue.

Malfunctioning Starter MotorIf your Nissan won’t start but the battery is fine, the starter motor could be the culprit. Symptoms include clicking sounds when turning the key and no engine response. Testing the starter motor with a multimeter can help determine if it’s functioning properly.

Troubleshooting Steps

Visual InspectionStart with a visual inspection of all electrical components, including wiring, connectors, and fuses. Look for signs of wear, corrosion, or disconnection.

Use Diagnostic ToolsEmploying diagnostic tools such as a multimeter can help identify issues in the electrical system. Checking voltage levels can pinpoint where the problem lies.

Consult the ManualAlways refer to your vehicle’s manual for specific information related to your Nissan’s electrical systems. It can provide valuable insights into the location of electrical components and troubleshooting tips.

Replace Defective PartsIf you identify any faulty Nissan electrical parts during troubleshooting, sourcing genuine or quality aftermarket parts is essential. At Nissan Spares Scrap Yard, we offer a wide range of Nissan electrical components to ensure you find the right replacement.

Conclusion

Electrical issues in Nissan vehicles can be daunting, but with proper troubleshooting, you can address many common problems efficiently. By understanding the symptoms and knowing how to troubleshoot, you can keep your Nissan running smoothly. If you need any Nissan electrical parts, visit Nissan Spares Scrap Yard for quality solutions tailored to your vehicle’s needs.

Author : Craig

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For me, it was the Barbie's Dream House just visible at the far left side of the first picture. I used to play with my older sister's set when no one was looking.

Iconic 20th century games and toys at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City, MO

We had most of these in our house when I was growing up.  I was oddly excited to see Mystery Date.  That’s the game that made me gay.

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it's friday afternoon and we're gearing up for this week's no love for ned on wlur this evening at 8pm. tune in live or catch up with last week's show below!

no love for ned on wlur – october 22nd, 2021 from 8-10pm

artist // track // album // label jawbreaker // boxcar // 24 hour revenge therapy (remastered) // blackball brnda // perfect world // do you like salt? // crafted sounds yucky duster // grump // grump digital single // (self-released) built to spill // randy described eternity // perfect from now on // warner bros. hutch harris // it's not gonna be ok // suck up all the oxygen // (self-released) jackson reid briggs // the chase // fear / move ep // legless helvetia // feeling the patchwork // presents sudden hex // joyful noise * public service broadcasting featuring andreya casablanca // blue heaven // bright magic // play it again sam * the buoys // carpark // unsolicited advice for your diy disaster ep // spunk porches // grab the phone // all day gentle hold ! // domino * pia fraus // moon like a pearl // now you know it still feels the same // seksound the beths // uptown girl // auckland, new zealand, 2020 // carpark the db's // she's green i'm blue (new york rocker sessions) // i thought you wanted to know: 1978-1981 // propeller sound violent femmes // american music (alternate version) // why do birds sing? (deluxe edition) // craft antietam featuring georgia hubley // the night before // his majesty's request: a wink o'bannon select // motorific sounds buck owens // i'll give my heart to you // buck owens // capitol the dead tongues // pawnshop dollar bills // pawnshop dollar bills digital single // psychic hotline matthew sage featuring francesco covarino // bellissimo, poposos // wants a diamond pivot bright // florabelle gerrit hatcher, peter maunu and julian kirshner // bronze mine // live at splice series // kettle hole snaarj // old new // snaarj ii // (self-released) bunn debrett quintet featuring tenesha the wordsmith // praise dance // bunn debrett quintet // bdq eddie chacon // tnght // modern love- a tribute to david bowie // barely breaking even ll cool j // i can't live without my radio // radio // def jam system olympia // freak 4 u // delta of venus // huntleys and palmers amoah. // higher // higher digital single // the love movement ego ella may // breathe // fieldnotes ep // (self-released) s. raekwon // anywhere 4 u // where i'm at now // father/daughter * dean wareham // under skys // i have nothing to say to the mayor of la // double feature laetitia sadier // new moon // new moon digital single // drag city records astral brain // behind our house // the bewildered mind // shelflife the smallgoods // on with the show // lost in the woods // lost and lonesome

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1965 Motorific Giant Detroit Torture Track slot car set by Ideal

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“...great live, no review...”

ANTIETAM pic by MARY DUNHAM

Happy birthday today to FRR’s favorite guitar player, Antietam’s TARA KEY!

DAMP #6 Winter 1991 page 44 KEVIN KRAYNICK, Editor

Antietam’s Intimations of Immortality (Motorific) was one of 2017′s BEST REASONS TO WRITE FUCKIN’ RECORD REVIEWS IN 2017 

Previously on Fuckin’ Record Reviews:

Byron Coley wrote about Antietam’s first long player on page 86 of FORCED EXPOSURE #9 in Winter 1986 (page 86): “Antietam does tender a kind ‘o pop, but it’s a coarse, skewed cousin o’ the beast w/nothing in common w/the Feelies other’n a shared respect for the VU’s gtr sound.”

 Spend some minutes viewing this dazzling YouTube video of Tara playing the “Star Spangled Banner” - Jimi Hendrix version - for Public Radio International’s Studio 360 in 2010. Even though Tara’s playing can be off the hook, her playing here is more subdued, affectionate and discreet, but equally very moving.

...the blogger at Left Of Left Of The Dial concluded his ode to Tara Key and Antietam with this: “Tara Key is the premier rock guitarist of her generation. She’s a wicked southern rock maestro stitching zen twang into punk demon invocation with élan. How many can pull that off in a tenth life? No slight on Tim Harris or Josh Madell; it’s just natural for a guitar player with TK’s gift to garner gapes and awe. But, this is a band after all, so let us praise the explosiveness of the unit. 2007’s Opus Mixtum may be their Music To Eat, but Tenth Life is, well, the great record made after Music To Eat, which Hampton Grease Band never made anyway. Antietam has made that record.Tara, Tim and Josh have been playing together for 20 years, at least, and it seems they can churn out their peculiar paeans to southern desire at will. Tim’s ability to foreground wired fish lines while Tara haunts the space inside, all the while peeling it back, with Josh playing it just right, occasionally leaves me with a chill in the best way possible. It’s a treasure. When “Better Man” hits that first dip – “so I aim my arrows right at you” – I catch my breath. Such a rush sometimes comes about while immersed in the first COME record, so do with that what you will.” Okay then!

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This Chinese Brand Is Making New Replicas Of The Iconic Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin Motor - HotCars

This Chinese Brand Is Making New Replicas Of The Iconic Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin Motor – HotCars

Close this windowGet Hotcars Premium. Start your free trial todayThe Shineray V1200 V-twin engine could be your answer to nostalgia for the discontinued Harley Evolution motorIf you’re familiar with your Harley-Davidson history, you’ll know that the all-American company nearly went bankrupt in the early 1980s. It took a dramatic, last minute bailout by Willie G. Davidson, the grandson of the…

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Toys of a Forgotten Generation

I'm a member of Generation Jones -- the not-quite-a-generation that fell into the crack between the Boomers and GenX -- and furthermore I was never quite the same as those other boys. So some of my most beloved toys are a bit on the obscure side. Here's a post about some of them. I'll start with what's probably the least obscure of the lot, Major Matt Mason. "America's Astronaut in Space" was made by Mattel beginning in 1966. I had just about all of the Matt Mason figures and toys, including the rare Captain Lazer (who, at 12" tall, had plainly been originally intended for a different toy line). My mother gave them all to my cousins while I was away at summer camp one year and I'm still bitter about it. Zeroids were made by Ideal and came out in 1967. There were four of them, and not only did they have motorized rubber tank treads, they had arms that could be pulled back to throw things and interchangeable hands that gripped. Each one came in a box that also served as an accessory. They shared a snap-in electric motor with Ideal's Motorific cars, which I also loved. The Strange Change Machine came out from Mattel in 1967. This electrically heated toy came with these little compressed blocks of memory plastic, the approximate size and shape of butter pats, which when heated turned into monsters. The monsters could be re-heated and squished back into blocks using the crank-operated crusher. The AstroScope from Ohio Art (1970) included a light and two spinning mirrors, whose speed and direction could be controlled with the levers and knobs to project a variety of Lissajous figures on the screen. It was probably the loudest toy I owned, due to the two high-speed motors. Super City from Ideal (1967) was a building set that consisted of square and rectangular frames, narrow columns, and corner blocks, all in white plastic, and a variety of panels (transparent, translucent, brick, and metal, plus pyramids and domes) that could snap into the frames. It had a rather limited aesthetic but was great for snapping together quite large structures quickly. Finally, perhaps the most obscure of all, Mold Master from Kenner (1963) was a toy for making other toys! You would put pellets of plastic -- or perhaps they were wax -- into the upper chamber of this electric toy, where they would be melted into a liquid, which you would then squish down into a collection of injection molds. Once cooled -- or perhaps sooner, if you were impatient and had a high tolerance for pain -- you could remove the parts from the mold, snap them off the sprue, and assemble them into cars, trucks, and other machines. Then you could break them up and melt them again!

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What Causes Sub-Zero Refrigerator Loud Noise?

Sub Zero is the top choice by many homeowners and even businesses regarding refrigerators. Its high-quality, innovative features and stylish designs make it a focal point of your kitchen. 

Sub-Zero refrigerators are made to last. But, throughout its lifespan, you may encounter a Sub-Zero fridge problem due to some of the different factors. It can be through faulty components or poor maintenance. When this happens, a Certified Sub Zero Repair Pros in Denver offers trustworthy Sub Zero Refrigerator Repair Services that you can always rely on. 

The loud or unusual noise is one of a Sub-Zero refrigerator's common problems. This can be seriously an annoying situation. There are several reasons why it happens, and this can be due to an issue with its components or parts, such as a faulty evaporator fan motor, ice build-up, and an obstruction. Determining the main cause of the Sub-Zero refrigerator making noise can be difficult to identify. A few common causes for the Sub-Zero humming noise can be malfunctioning fan motors. 

Since Sub-Zero refrigerators have a separate evaporator fan for their refrigerator and freezer, there is a way to determine which fan can cause the issue. Open the freezer and the refrigerator doors. If the sounds continue after closing the refrigerator doors, the refrigerator evaporator fan is the cause. If you can still hear loud noise whenever the freezer door is closed, the issue lies with the freezer's evaporator fan. 

Damaged or Obstructed Fan Blade

The evaporator fan blows cool air over the evaporator coils to help cool the refrigerant. If the fan's blades are obstructed or damaged, it won't be able to rotate completely. You may notice that your Sub Zero refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently when this happens. If the fan blade is blocked, you may hear the refrigerator making a knocking noise. It is highly recommended to seek a professional repair service to assess the fan and blades and remove any blockages.

Failed Fan Motor

If the evaporator fan blades aren't obstructed, the Sub-Zero refrigerator may make loud noise due to a failed fan motor. The noise will tend to get louder when the refrigerator door is opened. A failed fan motor can't be repaired and must be replaced by a professional repair service.

Accumulated Ice

In some instances, the ice can accumulate on the evaporator fan blades, resulting in the Sub-Zero refrigerator gurgling noise. This often happens if there's a problem with the defrost system that allows the moisture to linger and freeze.

Compressor or Condenser Malfunction

The compressor and condenser components are essential to its function. The compressor helps to circulate the refrigerant by controlling its pressure. The condenser coils and the fan helps keep the refrigerant cool and to be able to create cool air for the refrigerator.

The professional repair technicians of Sub Zero Repair Pros can check and ensure to fix the loud noise of your Sub-Zero refrigerator in no time.

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Why Motorific is the Ultimate Solution for Selling Your Car Fast

In today’s fast-paced world, selling a car can feel like a daunting process. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or simply getting rid of a vehicle you no longer need, the steps involved in traditional selling—finding buyers, haggling over price, and ensuring secure payments—can be time-consuming and stressful. Luckily, Motorific.co.uk is here to revolutionize the way people sell their cars, offering a hassle-free and transparent experience.

The Motorific Advantage

Instant Valuation: Gone are the days of guessing your car’s value or relying on inconsistent quotes. With Motorific, you can get a free, instant online valuation based on your vehicle’s details. Their advanced system factors in market trends, mileage, age, and other key parameters, ensuring that you get the most accurate offer.

Sell in 24 Hours: Need to sell your car fast? Motorific can help you finalize the sale in as little as 24 hours. Once you receive your valuation and agree to the offer, Motorific connects you with their extensive network of trusted dealers and buyers, ensuring a quick, efficient transaction.

No Hidden Fees: One of the most frustrating aspects of selling a car is dealing with unexpected costs. At Motorific, transparency is key. Their service is designed with the customer in mind, meaning you won’t encounter hidden fees or unexpected deductions. What you see is what you get!

Nationwide Coverage: Motorific isn’t limited by geography. Whether you’re in a bustling city or a quiet rural area, their service covers the entire UK. This broad reach means you have access to a wide range of buyers, increasing your chances of getting the best price for your vehicle.

Secure Payments: Security is a top concern when selling a car, especially when dealing with private buyers. Motorific ensures all payments are processed securely, so you can have peace of mind knowing that the transaction is legitimate and protected.

How Does It Work?

The process of selling your car through Motorific couldn’t be simpler:

Get an Instant Valuation: Enter your car’s registration number and a few details about its condition to receive an instant valuation.

Book an Inspection: Once you’ve accepted the offer, book an inspection at your convenience. A Motorific representative will inspect your vehicle to confirm its condition.

Sell Your Car: After the inspection, the final sale can be completed in as little as 24 hours. You’ll receive the agreed-upon amount securely in your bank account.

Why Choose Motorific?

Motorific isn’t just another online car buying platform. They prioritize customer satisfaction and transparency, striving to offer the best experience for sellers across the UK. With an easy-to-use platform, quick turnaround times, and a strong network of buyers, Motorific makes selling your car a breeze.

Conclusion If you’re looking to sell your car without the hassle of traditional methods, Motorific.co.uk is the perfect solution. From instant valuations to secure payments, they take care of the entire process, allowing you to sell your car quickly and confidently.

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Dust Volume 9, Number 3

Emergency Group

As AI takes over the creative professions, it may seem pointless for actual, struggling human beings to sit down to listen to music made by other human beings, to think about what they hear and to string together sentences about how they felt about that music and what it means. But, in a sense, Dusted has always been a bit pointless, as have many of the under-heard, under-loved musics we follow. Still, since there’s no money in it, we can’t be starved out. We may not win an us-against-the-machines battle, but there’s no reason to surrender. And so, this month, we gather our low-tech resources to consider another batch of excellent, under-the-radar releases from folk artists and metal thrashers, jazz improvisers and pop craftspeople. Contributors include Bill Meyer, Ian Mathers, Jennifer Kelly, Justin Cober-Lake, Jonathan Shaw, Tim Clarke, Bryon Hayes, Margaret Welsh and Andrew Forell—not a robot in the bunch.

Joseph Allred — What Strange Flowers In The Shade (Feeding Tube)

What Strange Flowers In The Shade by Joseph Allred

We’ll be dealing with the pandemic’s fallout for years to come, but some consequences are lined with silver. Locked up in a grad school apartment, Joseph Allred spent a lot of time getting acquainted with the less-handled items in their sizable collection of instruments. Best known as a mystical acoustic guitarist of the Takoma school and a spiritually astute singer, they also have a lengthy, if less documented, history of appreciating and performing plugged-in music. What Strange Flowers Grown In The Shade arose from Allred’s deep dive into the delights of effects pedals and a Fender Jaguar guitar. Bolstered by remote contributions by the Rolin-Powers Duo, Magic Tuber Stringband, and others, Allred set the sound-mixer for slow stir and the spotlight for the center of the resulting thick swirl. The outcome sounds a bit like Mike Cooper might if you packed him off to a cold, damp clime with nothing to play but choral recordings, and he embraced the circumstances (don’t try this at home, folks; Cooper would be more likely to embrace your neck with an asphyxiating grip if you did him such a disservice).

Bill Meyer  

 John Atkinson — Energy Fields (AKP Recordings)

It may have taken John Atkinson just two weeks on a residency in Wyoming (surrounded by the sounds of coal mines, wind farms, oil refineries, and hydropower plants) to get all of the field recordings he microedited into the four tracks that make up Energy Fields, but it took him another two years to figure out how to stitch them together. In that time, his longstanding interest in both the manipulation of found/sourced sound and in climate issues haven’t exactly dated. On the industrial rumble of “Black Thunder” and the galvanizing drones of “Spiritual Electricity” you can practically see the extractive machinery Atkinson was surrounded with, whereas the record’s second half moves to a calmer, more meditative and even hopeful place. The results are evocative and sometimes troubling soundscapes deeply rooted in our current ecological moment.

Ian Mathers

 Emergency Group — Inspection of Cruelty (Island House)

Inspection Of Cruelty by Emergency Group

Two side-long slabs of fusion-y free improvisation are led by long-time Dusted favorite Jonathan Byerley (Plates of Cake and Anti-Westerns), with seasoned jazz players Robert Boston and Andreas Brade in tow. WFMU DJ, writer and bassist Dave Mandl rounds out the foursome. A 1970s futuristic cool hangs over the whole enterprise, in its chugging rhythms, its radiant runs of electric keyboards, its motorific jams. You are meant to sniff out hash-scented whiffs of Silent Way into Jack Johnson-era Miles Davis (despite the lack of brass) in all this, but Return to Forever is a closer match, and maybe CAN, too. There’s an underpinning of jazz, but it wigs way the fuck out from there. I’d give the edge to urgent, driving “Part 1,” nearly half an hour long but constantly evolving, ever fascinating. “Part 2” is shorter, but not by much, but also less visceral, more of a head piece. It dozes deep into a psychedelic dream, where fairy dust keyboard notes drift down from pastel skies, sparkling all the way, and deep pulses of bass power the machinery that makes the illusion work. I’ve never loved keyboard-heavy fusion but I like this, go figure.

Jennifer Kelly 

 Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double — March On (self-released)

March On by Tomas Fujiwara's Triple Double

When percussionist Tomas Fujiwara convened his odd sextet a few years ago for their second album (2020's March), he had them record some extra material intended as segues between tracks. He decided the session warranted its own album, and new digital-only release March On centers on the 30-minute titular improv. The freedom of the set should suit fans of the artists involved (including Gerald Cleaver, Mary Halvorson, Brandon Seabrook, Taylor Ho Bynum and Ralph Alessi). Each of those musicians write and perform surprising, free-sounding music, but with careful composition structuring the adventures more carefully than might be expected. “March On” puts them in full improv mode, a task that succeeds largely because they've learned to interact so well with each other in a variety of ensembles over the past decade or so.

The Triple Double structure still holds, offering surprises in one level simply by changing configurations. The band's name suggests basketball, and the group plays a never-stagnating motion offense. We move from a horn duet to a guitar battle to a drum-guitar-trumpet trio with ease. Given the crowded space, each musician stays out of the others' way while still finding moments to become a focal point. The album closes with Halvorson and Seabrook briefly partnering for “Silhouettes,” 45 seconds of weird tone an unsettling conversation. It closes the album well, hinting at more mysteries within an ongoing conversation.

Justin Cober-Lake

 Full of Hell and Primitive Man — Suffocating Hallucination (Closed Casket Activities)

Suffocating Hallucination by Full of Hell & Primitive Man

A glib assessment of this collaboration between noisy grind band Full of Hell and the doomy monster that is Primitive Man might note: it’s 26 seconds of Full of Hell and 34 minutes of Primitive Man. For sure Suffocating Hallucination is dominated by the agonizing assaults of volume associated with Primitive Man’s excoriating, magma-paced music. But folks should recall just how adventurous the last few Full of Hell records have been, replete with excursions into hair-raising harsh noise and muscular hardcore. Open your ears to the textures of the record’s first two tracks (the sublimely titled “Trepanation for Future Joys” and the aptly titled “Rubble Home”) and you’ll hear both bands at work, responding to each other’s force and fury. Is that good? Depends on your appetite for unhappiness. This reviewer is compelled by the record’s final 18 minutes, in which the haunted factory sounds of “Dwindling Will” leach into the perversely magisterial “Tunnels to God.” As novelist Stephen Wright once observed, “If you can’t ascend, you might as well descend.” This music will get you there.

Jonathan Shaw

 Drew Gardner — The Return (Astral Spirits)

The Return by Drew Gardner

Folks following American “don’t call it primitive” guitar music have likely noted Drew Gardner’s redoubtably picking in Elkhorn, where he handles the usually-electric, six-string side of their bases-covered attack. Most folks don’t get to sound so sure in a minute, and it turns out that Gardner is a man with a past. He has been multi-instrumentalist since the 1980s, and during the mid-1990s he was an active participant in San Francisco’s free jazz scene. Around the same time, saxophonist John Tchicai had a teaching gig in Davis CA; he retained Gardner as a drummer, and when Gardner had a chance to record at Guerilla Euphonics in 1995, he returned the favor. Also on board were Church of John Coltrane alto saxophonist Roberto de Haven and, on one track, Marco Eneidi, also on alto. Gardner and bassist Vytas Nagisetty stoke the furnace, alternating a full head of steam with more judiciously applied rumblings, and the twinned reeds give Gardner’s themes a distinctly pre-electric Ornette feel. No doubt there’s a good reason why this music didn’t come out at the time, but it wasn’t on account of the music’s quality.

Bill Meyer

 Hourlope — Three Nights in the Wawayanda (self-released / Tymbal Tapes)

Three Nights in the Wawayanda by Hourloupe

Hourlope is a collaboration between Anar Badalov and Frank Menchaca, and Three Nights in the Wawayanda is the third part of an ambitious trilogy that began with Future Deserts, continued on Sleepwalker, and reaches its fantastical culmination here. Hourlope pair elusive electronic backing with Mechaca’s measured spoken word delivery, and the results are frequently beguiling. It feels like music from another time, both harking back to the origins of ambient electronica in the 1990s and reaching forward to imagine fresh new musical forms. The album’s finest moments are the more abstract, beatless pieces, such as the Fennesz-esque “Thumper,” and centerpiece “Green Navy/Rain,” a stunningly evocative two minutes in which Menchaca’s words perfectly complement the eerie atmosphere of the music.

Tim Clarke

Brett Naucke — Cast a Double Shadow (Ceremony of Seasons)

Cast A Double Shadow by Brett Naucke

Wine, beer and spirit clubs are not new, but the Asheville-based VISUALS winery is taking the concept beyond liquids with its Ritual of Senses club. It’s pairing rare, locally fermented products with components meant to delight the other senses. Packages are meant to arrive at the solstices and equinoxes and include a seasonally appropriate auditory component. Brett Naucke’s Cast a Double Shadow is included in the club’s winter solstice edition. Having spent most of his life near Chicago, the sound artist is now based in Asheville, hence his participation. Naucke blends a sonically diverse array of genetic material into a recombinant organism well-suited to survive the longest and coldest wintery night. Icy synths and brittle samples are bolstered by a lushness that carries a kernel of warmth inside of it. Bubbling arpeggios create the illusion of motion, and since a moving liquid cannot freeze, Naucke’s compositions remain lively amid the pervasive frostiness of the hibernal season. Those lucky enough to pair these ice-melting sounds with VISUALS’ liquid accompaniment will surely enjoy a synaesthetic intoxication. Imbibe responsibly, folks.

Bryon Hayes    

 The Natural Lines — S-T (Bella Union)

Matt Pond may not be Matt Pond PA anymore, but he’s making the kind of clever, earnest indie rock as always, with some of the same people, notably Chris Hansen, his longtime guitarist and co-producer. This self-titled full length follows on the 2022 EP First Five, revisiting pensive, string-soothed “Spontaneous Skylights” and adding ten new warbly gems. “Monotony” feels like a COVID song, specifically a song about a musician’s experience of COVID, its clamped guitar stuttering as Pond sketches adapting to a smaller world. “When you start to think about the way you breathe, it doesn’t mean you believe in monotony,” he observes in a wavering voice that struggles to remain upbeat. But the music swells and with it, Pond finds his footing. “Climb the drums to feel the fall, stab the strings to feel anything,” he sings. Later, “A Scene That Will Never Die” turns moody introspection into bell-clear, chiming triumph. Pond’s voice is always bruised, rueful, real, but the music surges in waves of joy. If you’re still climbing out of the last couple of years, take heart. Matt Pond is, too, and he’s got a new band and an album to help.

Jennifer Kelly

 No Cosmos — you iii everything else (Lighter Than Air)

You iii everything else by No Cosmos

Montrealean jazz trumpet player Scott Bevins inhabits a fluid convergence of jazz, electronics and R&B in this eight-song debut, drawing out languid, lucid melodies in brass and roughing them up with a battery of percussion from drummer Kyle Hutchins. Bright, reiterative bell-tones frame “kindergentlepatient” in Reichian pointillism, but the trumpet rings out a long-noted, clarion melody, a little echo clinging to it like a shadow, flickering underneath. “Almost Lost You,” an early single, slaps a slinky downtempo beat onto musing post-Miles cool, and floats traceries of soul vocals over its slouching groove. Less overtly accessible, but ultimately more rewarding, “0 to me to me to me,” ruptures its Rhodes-chilled serenity with continual explosions of drumming. I like it best when Bevins lets the chaos slips into his stylized precision.

Jennifer Kelly

Party of the Sun — Capsule III EP (Trailing Twelve)

Capsule III by Party of the Sun

Backwoods psychedelia springs up like mushrooms in the wilder parts of northern New England. Party of the Sun, an acid folk trio from the Monadnock Region (where yrs truly also resides), made these gently expansive tunes on a working sheep farm, following in the muck crusted footsteps of MV+EE, Sunburned and Akron/Family. Akron/Family, admittedly, hailed from New York, but the resonance is strong anyway, especially to that first slow-burning album, where the creak of rocking chairs, the rumble of thunder, seeped into translucent, transcendent melody. Here, “See Space” is all murmur-y, sunlit radiance, guitar and keyboards picking out glittering patterns under Ethan McBrien’s soft, considering tenor. “Forget Me Knot” coalesces out of a cloud of buzzing sonics, warm, widely spaced guitar chords emerging like the emerging light of morning. Harmonies swell, in a natural way, and drums thump up a climax, as the song balloons from quiet contemplation to something epic. “Smoke Bush,” with its subtle thread of female harmonies, eddies and swirls and lilts like a lost 1960s folk off-take. These tunes grow naturally out of reverie and solitude, but they don’t stay that way. They invite you in.

Jennifer Kelly

 Anastassis Philippakopoulos — piano1 piano2 piano3 (Edition Wandelweiser Records)

2020 was a rotten time for too many things to count, but it was a great time to stop and settle into some new music. That opportunity could not have been on anyone’s mind when Elsewhere Music released Anastassis Philippakopoulos: piano works mere weeks before the lockdowns began, but it was a perfect response to the moment. The Greek composer’s compositions, as performed by Melaine Dalibert, were distillations of reflection and deliberate action. This album, which contains earlier works performed by a different pianist, exchanges pith for elongation, but in other respects it’s a continuation of Philippakopoulos’s poetic dialogue between profound silence and unassumingly beautiful sound. Each note bears the weight of consideration, as though the composer carried out a moral inventory before committing to its placement in moderate proximity to another one, and the restrained touch of Serbian pianist Teodora Stepančić honors the music’s austerity.

Bill Meyer 

 Sif — Darkstalker (Self-released)

Darkstalker by Sif

Nuthin’ fancy here, folks, just 25 minutes of satisfying blackened doom. Richard Murphy has been making records as Sif for a few years, and the project has gotten progressively heavier, shifting from bummer drone meditations to this current thumping and crunching incarnation. The tape’s opening track “Kingseeker” slowly morphs from a repetitive churn to a sludgy groove, which situates the sounds in Louisiana’s long metal tradition (just what goes on down there?). It’s beautifully paced and just recalcitrant enough to insist on returning to the opening riff, rather than seeking any sort of catharsis. The title track spends some time foregrounding Murphy’s chops on bass, with the sort of heaviosity-worship one associates with Conan. Tremolos and more varied textures eventually cut into the song, with some heroic intent. But mostly Murphy wants to wield tone like a mace to your forehead. Hit me again, man. It’s good.

Jonathan Shaw

 Ultrabonus — El Gimnasio en Casa (Kitchen Leg)

EL GIMNASIO EN LA CASA VOL.1 by ¡ULTRABONUS!

Recorded a lifetime ago (well, in 2020, same difference) and released this past December, the unprocessed immediacy of El Gimnasio en Casa bears no left-in-the-can staleness. Berlin-based, multi-national four-piece Ultrabonus offers brief, melodic garage-punk tunes delivered with crisp, swaggery style by Argentina native Ignatz B. The title charmingly translates to “the home gym,” and the sunny lo-fi psychedelia is appropriately threaded through with calisthenic noodling. Nothing groundbreaking here, but Ultrabonus does what it does very well. Fun, cool stuff.

Margaret Welsh

  99Letters — Makafushigi (Disciples)

Makafushigi by 99LETTERS

Japanese producer Takahiro Kinoshita’s companion piece to his 2022 Kaibou Zukan (Anatomy Picture Book) takes his concept of gagaku techno into a seamy, industrial and far darker direction. Makafushigi (Mystery Tape) is, like its predecessor, built on samples of traditional instruments and vocal styles used in Japanese Imperial Court music. Introduced from Chinese and Korean sources, Gagaku music has continued under Imperial patronage since the 10th century. As 99Letters, Kinoshita fuses these ancient sounds with modern electronic music in ways that are as malevolent as the demons of mythology and as sinister as the underbelly of organized crime and ultranationalism in contemporary Japan. The tracks on Makafushigi are washed in a seamy mix of grit and clamor, a grim, grimy world of back alleys, dingy bars and low-tech manufacturing. It’s a haunted netherworld as alienating as it’s compelling. Fans of Haxan Cloak & Demdike Stare will find much to like here.

Andrew Forell

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AAA Mechanical and LPG Services is a full-service mechanic in Castle Hill, NSW. The company's skilled mechanics specialize in engine repair, 4wd suspension and 4wd servicing. They provide a wide range of services and are happy to answer your questions. The company's phone number and email address are available for your convenience. Contact AAA Mechanical today for all your car needs. You'll be glad you did!

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Hills Motor

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Lots o’ lists.....my favorite records of 2017!

Alvvays- Antiosocialites (Polyvinyl)

The Dream Syndicate- How Did I Find Myself Here? (Anti)

The Golden Boys- Better Than Good Times (12XU)

GospelbeacH- Another Summer of Love (Alive)

Rays- S/T (Trouble in Mind)

The Legendary House Cats- Greatest Blips Vol 1 (Used Bin Pop)

Alex Lahey- I Love You Like a Brother (Dead Oceans)

Jillette Johnson- All I Ever See in You is Me (Rounder)

Arts & Leisure- Found Objects (Mystery Lawn0

Pale Lights- The Stars Seemed Brighter (Calico Cat/Kleine Untergrund Schallplatten)

The Courtneys- II (Flying Nun)

Scupper- Some Gauls (Blue Cheese Toothpaste)

The Luxembourg Signal – Blue Field (Shelflife)

Speaking Suns- Range (Anyway)

Rat Columns- Candle Power (Upset the Rhythm)

 15 More….

Antietam- Intimations of Immortality (Motorific Sounds)

Fred Thomas- Changer (Polyvinyl)

USA/Mexico- Laredo (12XU)

Last Leaves- Other Towns Than Ours (Matinee)

The Improbables- Object to be Destroyed (Hidden Volume)

Sacred Paws- Strike a Match (Rock Action)

A Certain Smile- Fits & Starts (self released)

Kosmonaut- Misfits on the Horizon (Porterfield Recording Company)

The Granite Shore- Suspended Second (Occultation)

Land of Talk- Life After Youth (Saddle Creek)

Beach Fossils- Somersault (Bayonet)

Star Tropics- Lost World (Shelflife)

Whitney Rose- Rule 62 (Six Shooter/Thirty Tigers )

Bye Bye Blackbirds—Take Out the Poison (Bye Bye Blackbirds Recordings)

The Clientele- Music for the Age of Miracles (Merge)

  Wait….15 more.

Eyelids- Or (Jealous Butcher)

The Feelies- In Between (Bar None)

Slowdive- S/T (Dead Oceans)

The Side Eyes- So Sick (In the Red)

Magnetic Fields- 50 Song Memoir (Nonesuch)

Rose Elinor Dougall- Stellular (Vermillion)

The Yellow Melodies- Life (The Beautiful Music)

The Jet Age- At the End of the World (Sonic Boomerang)

Tripwire- Cold Gas Giants (self released)

The Proper Ornaments- Foxhole (Slumberland)

The Stevens- Good (Chapter Music)

David West with Teardrops- Cherry on Willow (Tough love)

Rose Elinor Dougall- Stellular (Vermillion

Girl Ray- Earl Grey (Moshi Moshi)

Metz- Strange Peace (Sub Pop)

 Other very good ones….

Fake Laugh- S/T (Headcount)

New Pornographers- Whiteout Conditions (Concord)

Mark Eitzel- Hey, Mr. Ferryman (Merge)

The Hellenes- I Love You All the Animals (Self Released)

Plax – Clean Feeling (Super Secret Records)

TSOL- The Trigger Complex (Rise Records)

Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band- Adios Senor Pussycat (Violette records)

Priests- Nothing Feels Natural  (Sister Polygon)

Rich McCulley- Out Along the Edges (self released)

Guided by Voices- How Do You Spell Heaven (GBV Inc)

 These folks also released records I enjoyed in 2017 as well- Bash & Pop, Richard X. Heyman, Ephrata, Church Girls, Flamin Groovies, Jon Langford, , Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Passengers, Quin Galavais, Lisa Said, The Telescopes, The Legends, Lost Balloons, Chastity Belt, School Damage, WV White, Fazerdaze, Fire in the Radio, The Bingers, Heather Trost, Xetas, The Rallies, Brent Cash , Lucy Dacus, etc .etc.

 Top 15 Collections

U- Men- S/T (Sub Pop)

The Wild Poppies- Heroine- Complete Collection 1986-1989 (Omnian Music Group)

The Creation- Action Painting (The Numero Group)

V/A- C88 (Cherry red)

Look Blue Go Purple- Bewitched (Flying Nun)

The Orchids- 30 Year Retrospective (Cherry Red)

Three Wishes- Aberdeen, The June Brides, 14 Iced bears- The Part Time Punks Sessions (Used Bin Pop)

Aberdeen- What Do I Wish for Now: Singles Collection 1994-2004 (Used Bin Pop)

Duane Eddy- Guitar Star (Real Gone Music)

V/A- The Complete Loma Singles Collection (Real Gone Music)

Cheap Trick- The Epic Archive- Vol 1 (1975-1979 (Real Gone Music)

V/A- Honeybeat: Groovy 60’s Girl Pop  (Real Gone Music)

The Sneetches- Form of Play: A Retrospective (Real Gone Music)

Aberdeen- Grey Skies Don’t Last Extras 1992-2012  (Used Bin Pop)

Armstrong- Fragments and Curiosities- the 4-track Sessions (The Beautiful Music)

(yes yes yes ....Husker Du’s  Savage Young Du) 

 Top 12 Reissues

M.I.A.- After the Fact (Darla)

M.I.A.- Notes From  the Underground (Darla)

The Terminals- Uncoffined (Hozac)

Buffalo Tom- Let Me Come Over (Beggars Banquet)

Helium- Ends With And (Matador)

Afghan Whigs- Congregation (Sub Pop)

Bobby Darin and Johnny Mercer- Two of a Kind (Omnivore)

Afghan Whigs- Up In It (Sub Pop)

Mortimer- One Our Way Home (Cherry Red)

Superchunk- S/T (Merge)

The Spinto Band- Nice and Nicely Done (Bar None)

Arthur Alexander- S./T (Omnivore)

10 EP’s

The Paranoid Style- Underworld USA (Bar None)

Stutter Steps- Floored (Blue Arrow Records)

The Luxembourg Signal- Laura Palmer (Shelflife)

Last Leaves- The Hinterland (Matinee)

Rat Fancy- Suck a Lemon (HHBTM)

Even as We Speak- The Black Forest (Emotional Response)

The Persian Leaps- Bicycle Face (Land Ski Records)

Secret Meadow- Same Old Fear (Jigsaw)

The Fireworks-  Dream About You (Shelflife)

Whitney Rose- South Texas Suite (Six Shooter Records)