SPELLJAMS, by Kill Rock Stars

SPELLJAMS

by Kill Rock Stars

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Jamiak Open mind. Actually reminded me when i used to play D&D i also used to listen to - only had access to - more popular music maybe even the radio. Bit like a lesson in songcraft before the odd lyrics have been replaced by something more universal.

Adam Bates This record is a beautiful compilation that serves as the soundtrack to my return after yearslong retreat in the wilderness from roleplaying with groups. Favorite track: love is the disaster.

LsTheRoberto Great music, just a shame the Spelljames colored vinyl was so disappointing in person

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"GALAXY" COLOR VINYL DELUXE DOUBLE LP IN A TRIPLE GATEFOLD, FOILD STAMPED LP JACKET WITH ADDITIONAL ARTWORK, 12x24 FOLD-OUT POSTER WITH FULL LYRICS AND PRINTED INNER SLEEVES.

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STANDARD COLOR VINYL DELUXE DOUBLE LP IN A TRIPLE GATEFOLD, FOILD STAMPED LP JACKET WITH ADDITIONAL ARTWORK, 12x24 FOLD-OUT POSTER WITH FULL LYRICS AND PRINTED INNER SLEEVES.

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1.	Magic Sword - Seeds Of Destruction 04:32	buy track
2.	Osees - Arena Of Blood 03:35	buy track
3.	Reggie Watts - Space Is A Place 03:38	buy track
4.	TEKE::TEKE - Visible Lights 03:59	buy track
5.	Black Marble - Far 03:56	buy track
6.	Mikaela Davis - Left Hand Path 04:23	buy track
7.	Lucius - love is the disaster 04:48	buy track
8.	Penny & Sparrow - Xedalli 03:43	buy track
9.	Y La Bamba - Moon Dancer 03:53	buy track
10.	Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Light of Xaryxis 04:53	buy track
11.	MonoNeon - Spacefighters 03:16	buy track
12.	Cardioid & pink paint - Crystalline Climbers 05:08	buy track
13.	Devon Gilfillian - Me and The Moon 03:33	buy track
14.	Red Fang - Endless Sea 04:58	buy track
15.	Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band - Ghost Of The Nautiloid 05:40	buy track
16.	Deru & Arooj Aftab - Forgotten Land 07:49	buy track
17.	Wizard of Waz - Topolah’s Song 04:58	buy track
18.	Califone - chaotic.evil.astral.elves 04:11	buy track
19.	Shabazz Palaces - The Door To Endlessness 10:50	buy track

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For nearly five decades, Dungeons & Dragons has inspired generations of creative people to make movies, novels and, yes, music. Now that relationship is even more distinct with the release today of an album of music created by cutting-edge bands and musical acts all inspired by Spelljammer: Adventures in Space. The far-out storytelling in the world’s greatest roleplaying game’s latest offering is fertile ground for composing some of the most original songs you’ll hear this year from bands like Magic Sword, Shabazz Palaces and OSEES.

Spelljams features a double LP’s worth of tracks from artists all produced by Chris Funk, guitarist from The Decemberists who plays D&D with many folks in the music scene in Portland, Oregon. Chris Perkins, story architect at D&D and lead designer of Spelljammer, worked with Funk to bring the Flash Gordon-esque soundtrack to life.

“You know what they like on the Rock of Bral?" asked Perkins, referring to a location in Spelljammer. "Rock music! The brilliant Chris Funk has assembled a motley crew of bards to create Spelljams—music inspired by our newest Spelljammer adventure, Light of Xaryxis. I encourage Dungeon Masters use Spelljams as background music during their D&D game sessions or listen to it while dreaming up future hijinks. Everyone else: enjoy the music of Wildspace!”

“Helping facilitate bringing this world to life through music and the amazing artists' visions that were selected was an honor of a lifetime," said Funk. "I am of the opinion when people think of Dungeons & Dragons that there is a preconceived underscore of what these worlds might sound like. With this bold return to Spelljammer we were excited to push the boundaries deep into Wildspace, working with artists from diverse musical backgrounds that could challenge what music in the multiverse of the world’s greatest roleplaying game might sound like. Each artist was given a character or plot prompt from the storyline, then challenged to write an original composition based on Light of Xaryxis. We hope you enjoy the result!”

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released August 16, 2022

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Kill Rock Stars Portland, Oregon

punk. post punk. comedy. riot grrrl. songwriters. noise. protest.

We are queer- positive, feminist, anti-racist, and artist-friendly. We put out music and other stuff. We came out of DIY punk culture and we still believe in a DIY ethos. Since 1991. ... more

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