Grimble Grumble stars on new space rock comp Southeast of Saturn 2

Grimble Grumble's "Odyssey and Oracle" is on Third Man's 18-track Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 comp out December 2. 

Here's the scoop...

Third Man Records is excited to announce Southeast Of Saturn Vol. 2, to be released December 2, 2022. The compilation is a follow-up to 2020’s Southeast of Saturn, a collection of music from Detroit’s space-rock/shoegaze/dream pop scene of the ‘90s. The second volume expands upon the Michigan-centric aural delights purveyed on Vol. 1, by including groups from throughout the Midwest. Highlighting groups spanning Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, Vol. 2 works to cement the Midwest's status as a breeding ground for the space-rock and shoegaze subgenres, which more famously burgeoned in the UK. 

Among the collection's delights is "Odyssey and Oracle" (listen after the tracklist below) an overlooked gem from Chicago's Grimble Grumble involving drummer Mike Bulington who writes:

"So excited for Grimble Grumble to be included on this comp on Third Man Records out on 12/2. Track #4 ("Odyssey and Oracle"). Crazy to think we recorded this track 26 years ago in Sept '96, less than two months after I'd joined. Also the first time I'd ever played an organ, an Acetone, on a recording."

Exclusive limited-edition copies of Southeast Of Saturn Vol. 2 on Full Moon & Great Lake colored vinyl will be available in select independent record stores across the US and in UK/EU, as well as at Third Man Records’ Nashville and Detroit storefronts. Hard to deny the heavy UK influence on many of these midwest US bands, so keep an eye out for a special Detroit, Minneapolis and London release day events - TBD.

Once again, there are no big names or crossover artists on Southeast Of Saturn Vol. 2. However, for those who know that digging deep in the real and virtual record bins yields the greatest rewards, this 18-track compendium will trigger profound swoons. We've scoured the Midwestern underground, highlighting the evanescent acts of the 90’s such as Star Phase 23 and Sidereal, so you don't have to.

Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 is first-class aural escapism from America's big-shouldered outpost of outward-bound rock. Pre-order a copy right here. Check the tracklist followed by clips for Grimble Grumble's "Odyssey and Oracle," Colfax Abbey's "Drop" and the 27 Various's "Turn On and On" below. 

Various Artists - Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2

1. Colfax Abbey - "Feel"

2. Star Phase 23 - "How To Be A+"

3. Monaural - "Rhodes"

4. Grimble Grumble - "Odyssey and Oracle"

5. Sidereal - "Barrette"

6.  Fauna - "To Ecstasy"

7. Shapeshifter - "Low Profile"

8. The Sunflower Conspiracy - "Belle Chase"

9. Catherine - "It's No Lie"

10. 27 Various - "Turn On and On"

11. Kiln - "Supersonic Kid"

12. Veronica Lake - "Sleepyhouse"

13. Shallow - "King of the Wide Eyed Girls"

14. Ousia - "Pure Surface Theory"

15. Au Revoir Borealis - "Heavens Downward"

16. Novasonic Down Hyperspace - "Abducted to Venus"

17. Xebec - "Impulse Red"

18. Sabine - "Painting Portraits"