Traveler's Advisory, by Matthew Young

Traveler's Advisory

by Matthew Young

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1.	Objects in Mirror 03:28	lyrics	buy track
Read carefully, become familiar Consult for advice and assistance Statements preceded by the following words Are of special significance Keep one of them in a safe place Make a note of the number in case You ever need to have a duplicate made. If worn or frayed Or if their condition is doubtful Replace both front and rear Objects in Mirror are closer than they appear Check all items periodically Expect the unexpected Procedures other than those below Could cause your claim to be rejected Remove cover, locate and identify each piece Position notches at right angles, push backward to release Do not splash on skin or in eyes Turn counterclockwise with arrow pointing forward, As pressure starts to increase, stand clear. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
2.	Kyrie Eleison 04:20	info	buy track
3.	Werewolf 03:01	info	buy track
4.	Traveler's Advisory 06:24		buy track
5.	Caitlin's Reile 02:30		buy track
6.	Dummy Line 04:05	info	buy track
7.	Schuyler's Blues 01:25		buy track
8.	None Born Wise 09:34		buy track
9.	Red Thoughts, White Teeth 03:53		buy track
10.	Carmina Burana 06:12	info	buy track
11.	100 Saints for Travelers 03:02		buy track

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First issued in 1986. Remastered and reissued digitally by Yoga Records in 2008 and on vinyl in 2010 by Drag City/Yoga Records.

"12th-century/folk/electronic album"

I was so, perhaps even embarrassingly so excited to hear that Drag City and Yoga reissued this 1986 private press recording. This lovely, strange and cerebral album from Hopewell, NJ comforts me in the same way that the memory of giant scientific calculators with leatherette zip cases and access to high-quality health insurance do. Just how are we going to calibrate for risk?

Traveler's Advisory makes quick work of kneejerk compulsions to distinguish between technology and handcrafted music. And the thoughtful hammer dulcimer and Casio instrumentation make a wonderful early example of a new kind of home studio parlor music. It's not social, but domestic and personal.

Over the past few years, I've taken the sight of this record kicking around a house as a key sign that it's truly ok to get comfortable. I am so happy to know that there are 500? 1000? or more safe spots like this out there.

-Meg Baird

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released July 3, 2013

Hammered dulcimer, Casio, vocals, percussion, banjo, tape. Composed and arranged by Matthew Young, except as noted. Mixed by Andy Gomory at Gabriel Farm Studio.

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