Before making their debut with 2001's Take Offs and Landings, Rilo Kiley released a self-titled EP in 1999 that has since become exceedingly rare. If you were hoping to save yourself $800 on Discogs, you're in luck — the effort is set to be reissued.
The Rilo Kiley reissue — previously only available as a CD sold at shows — is set to arrive October 2 via Little Record Company, both digitally and on vinyl. The gatefold vinyl release features artwork and layout from the original self-made CDs.
One fan of the group who may have lucked in to picking up that super rare CD is Dave Foley, who recalled the first time he saw the band in the following statement:
January 1998, I was a young man, young compared to now, hanging out in L.A's alt. rock club scene. One night in particular, I found myself at Spaceland, at the bar drinking when a band started playing. They were good, so good that I stopped fighting for the attention of the bartender and turned to see who it was. On stage was a very young, delightfully unpretentious group named Rilo Kiley. Between songs they were charming, smart and funny. During songs they were brilliant. After the set I introduced myself and learned that this was their first public performance. I was astonished. They invited me back to their rehearsal space for Thai food and to hear some songs they didn't have room for in the set. Dreamily, I filled my belly with noodles and my head with one great song after another. I was in a full on, pop music fan swoon. Having decided to force myself into their lives, I suggested (insisted) that I should fund a demo recording. They relented. I also tried to talk them into changing the band's name. They were unrelenting. A lot of years have passed. I remain proud to know Rilo Kiley and grateful that I had the opportunity and ability to be of some help.
Rilo Kiley's final album ahead of their breakup was 2007's Under the Blacklight.
Rilo Kiley:
1. Frug
2. Papillion
3. Always
4. 85
5. Glendora
6. Teenage Lovesong
7. Sword
8. Asshole
9. Gravity
Pre-order Rilo Kiley.
The Rilo Kiley reissue — previously only available as a CD sold at shows — is set to arrive October 2 via Little Record Company, both digitally and on vinyl. The gatefold vinyl release features artwork and layout from the original self-made CDs.
One fan of the group who may have lucked in to picking up that super rare CD is Dave Foley, who recalled the first time he saw the band in the following statement:
January 1998, I was a young man, young compared to now, hanging out in L.A's alt. rock club scene. One night in particular, I found myself at Spaceland, at the bar drinking when a band started playing. They were good, so good that I stopped fighting for the attention of the bartender and turned to see who it was. On stage was a very young, delightfully unpretentious group named Rilo Kiley. Between songs they were charming, smart and funny. During songs they were brilliant. After the set I introduced myself and learned that this was their first public performance. I was astonished. They invited me back to their rehearsal space for Thai food and to hear some songs they didn't have room for in the set. Dreamily, I filled my belly with noodles and my head with one great song after another. I was in a full on, pop music fan swoon. Having decided to force myself into their lives, I suggested (insisted) that I should fund a demo recording. They relented. I also tried to talk them into changing the band's name. They were unrelenting. A lot of years have passed. I remain proud to know Rilo Kiley and grateful that I had the opportunity and ability to be of some help.
Rilo Kiley's final album ahead of their breakup was 2007's Under the Blacklight.
Rilo Kiley:
1. Frug
2. Papillion
3. Always
4. 85
5. Glendora
6. Teenage Lovesong
7. Sword
8. Asshole
9. Gravity
Pre-order Rilo Kiley.