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2011 Gifts | Music
Editor Brent DiCrescenzo’s picks for the music geek.
Published: November 16, 2011
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Pop art Displaying albums as fine art is nothing new. Problem is, the common LP frame is more of a vault: Once you hang it, you can’t play the record. How did it take science so damn long to come up with this, Art Vinyl’s Play & Display Flip Frame ($53)? Now you can guiltily slip on Weezer’s Raditude, even though you tell friends you own it only because the cover is hilarious. Available at artvinyl.com.
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Pop-open art Kanye is free to show up at Occupy Wall Street rallies, but we all know he’s more concerned with Parisian couture. The Kanye West x George Condo x M/M silk scarf ($300) features the gaudy-beautiful art from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Now Yeezy can make an ascot out of himself, too. Available at RSVP Gallery, 1753 N Damen Ave (773-770-6666).
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Finger licks are good The Korg Monotron Analog Ribbon Synthesizer ($59.99) features the guts of the classic MS-20 keyboard, yet fits in a pocket. Which means you can play Daft Punk’s “Da Funk” with a fingertip and not spend four figures on vintage gear. Or you can just annoy the shit out of people on road trips. Available at shop.korgusa.com.
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Clothes to 11 Slip a little Spinal Tap into your formal wear with this volume knob lapel pin ($20). Chatty people, beware. Some sarcastic dude will try to turn you down. Available at the MCA Store, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-397-4000).
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Chimney Chimney Ya This holiday season, no manger scene is complete without Big Baby Jesus. Folks could debate which is the best Wu-Tang solo album for ages, but it’s more fun to just accept Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Return to the 36 Chambers as the clan’s batty apex. Get On Down’s swank Dirty Version deluxe edition ($29.99) almost doubles as an ODB disguise kit; it comes with a yellow leather wallet and a replica of his food-stamp card, as seen on the album’s cover. Available at undergroundhiphop.com.
Pop art Displaying albums as fine art is nothing new. Problem is, the common LP frame is more of a vault: Once you hang it, you can’t play the record. How did it take science so damn long to come up with this, Art Vinyl’s Play & Display Flip Frame ($53)? Now you can guiltily slip on Weezer’s Raditude, even though you tell friends you own it only because the cover is hilarious. Available at artvinyl.com.
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