{"product_id":"copy-of-rudy-de-anda-closet-botanist-lp-black-vinyl-preorder-ships-april-28-2023","title":"Rudy De Anda - Closet Botanist LP (Teal Vinyl)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Rudy de Anda moved his homebase out of California for the first time. He was headed East. Somewhere in the back of the U-Haul, among the boxes and baggage, was a mostly finished record. Upon arriving in Chicago, Rudy quickly found the final pieces of his new LP, Closet Botanist. It's due out April 28, 2023, on Colemine\/Karma Chief Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album was recorded in Austin, Texas at the Electric Deluxe recording studio. The space is owned and operated by Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), who helped produce and engineer Rudy's new LP. \"In the past, I've done most of my recording in California, \" Rudy explained. \"The new location changed the vibe. The band and I were 100% focused on the process.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRudy's previous releases have grown synonymous with California sunshine. He was born in Los Angeles and spent most of his formative years in Long Beach. \"People often tell me my music reminds them of the beach and the sun, \" Rudy said of his older songs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloset Botanist isn't a total departure from Rudy's beachy, psych-rock roots, but it does sound more mature. \"These songs are personal to me. More than ever before, I was able to get to the point and get some things off my chest. It's about lost love and lost friendships - it's more visceral than any music I've made before.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of the songs were written back in California with the help of Rudy's previous bandmates. \"Tu Mirada\" was one of the first songs he wrote in Chicago. Then, a local friend helped him find \"Hey Mr. Sun.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRudy connected with Blake Rhein (Durand Jones and the Indications) during the final weeks of writing. \"He showed me a song and asked if I wanted to record it. I hadn't done that before, but I loved the song. It felt like I had found the missing piece.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo get the sound just right, Rudy called his California bandmates to the studio. Jon Rivera played bass, Daniel Villareal laid down the drums, and Kyle Davis took care of the organ, piano, and synth leads. Adrian Quesada produced the album, and Aaron Glembowski engineered the sessions. \"Adrian saw my initiative and trusted me to direct the band. He and Aaron made me feel extremely comfortable. They helped us get to where we wanted to go.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe band recorded directly to tape to channel a classic rock n' roll sound. Rudy points to The Velvet Underground and The Kinks for direct inspiration. \"I glorify those bands - I'm a 60s psych-rocker at heart.\" For the seasoned listener, there's a trail of psychedelic breadcrumbs to find throughout the track list. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRudy dedicates the album to those who love so hard that they neglect to water their own garden. Even in a much colder climate, the closet botanist continues to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPC: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e674862661336\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e In My Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Hey Mr. Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e June Gloom (Smilin')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e Miel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e Tu Mirada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e Wyd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e Por Ti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e Coronado \/ Where Are You Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e The Murder Mystery Pt. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aec-tracknum\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e I Can't Change You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"02- Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59265123483996,"sku":"674862661344.0","price":9.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/1119\/3948\/files\/KCR12022DigitalArt_1500x_13ec980c-8afa-4d06-abee-f09f900f7f39.png?v=1790239647","url":"https:\/\/1jjpaa-wp.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-rudy-de-anda-closet-botanist-lp-black-vinyl-preorder-ships-april-28-2023","provider":"My Store 2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}