GREG MENDEZ - Beauty Land - LP - Black Vinyl LEE SCRATCH PERRY were surprised to bear witness

were surprised to bear witness to a full-blown happening

as an exclusive Record Store Day 2026 LP on 18 April 2026 on Brick Red vinyl

working alone

and the ability of Houck's songs to morph and expand is showcased here through these revelatory performances

GREG MENDEZ - Beauty Land - LP - Black Vinyl LEE SCRATCH PERRY were surprised to bear witnessLP Standard Edition Black Vinyl. Greg Mendez has always been an economical songwriter he wields restraint and simplicity as tools, the core of his songs sharpened into simple, cutting truths. On Beauty Land, his new album and debut LP for Dead Oceans, were guided by a wry but forgiving narrator, an underdog who has learned to balance cynicism and faith. These songs are self effacing without self pity, carefully constructed altars of imperfection