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The Left - Gas Mask (Vinyl)

Name: The Left - Gas Mask (Vinyl)
Brand: The Left
SKU: MMG-011AP-1
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The Left

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Album Information

Product: Vinyl LP

Artist: The Left

Album: Gas Mask
Release Date:

TRACK LISTING

01. Change
02. Gas Mask
03. Battle Axe (feat. Mu)
04. Binoculars
05. How We Live (feat. Hassaan Mackey)
06. Chokehold (feat. Paradime)
07. The Funeral
08. Statistics (feat. Invincible)
09. Real Detroit (feat. Marvwon)
10. The Melody
11. Reporting Live (feat. Guilty Simpson)
12. Fooled For Thought
13. Desperation
14. Caged Birds (feat. Finale)
15. Homage (feat. Frank West)
16. Get In Where You Fit In

Producers: Apollo Brown

Featuring: Kool G Rap, Mu, Hassaan Mackey, Paradime, Invincible, Marvwon, Guilty Simpson, Finale, Frank West

ALBUM DESCRIPTION

In late 2009, Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko were shopping a record called “Gas Mask” under the group name The Left. A collective called Bloggerhouse (Eric Coons, Dart Adams, and Trav) were helping Apollo reach out to people who might be interested in putting the record out. Eric first brought the project to us with the zeal of someone who wasn't just selling, but truly loves something. I took some time, rolled something, and ended up listening to it front to back four times before taking the headphones off. I knew this was the next piece of our new label's puzzle and that Apollo Brown was the artist we wanted to have alongside Oddisee at the label’s forefront.

Even though the record was being shopped to multiple labels at the time, we knew it needed to land with Mello. We put together a plan to release two albums (The Reset & Brown Study) before we finally dropped "Gas Mask". The Left had created something so powerful that it deserved everything we could manage to put together to support it. We poured all of our resources into bringing on a PR team, college radio promotion, and crafting a special pre-album EP (Gas Leaks) that included Apollo rapping on the track “One Day”.

We slotted the release of "Gas Mask" into an October time slot, when the weather matched the sound of the record and listeners were dialed in. Our first single was "Desperation" but, quickly, "Statistics" and "The Melody" became fan favorites. Looking back, "Gas Mask" sits in our catalog as one of my favorite records. It paved the way for the label and was the perfect start to Apollo Brown's career with Mello. I have nothing but respect for what Apollo, Journalist, and Soko created, and it feels as important today as when they first recorded it. To bring it back for our signature series Audiophile Edition is an honor and we couldn't be more proud. Special thanks to every fan who has listened.

Executive Produced by Michael Tolle

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Return Policy / FAQ

FAQ

When will my order ship?

Due to COVID-19, we are experiencing delays in manufacturing & order processing. Our team is working hard to get all orders shipping as quickly as possible and we expect all orders to ship within two weeks of posted release date. You will receive a tracking number in your e-mail when it ships. We apologize for any delays and appreciate your patience & support.

What about pre-orders?

We fully anticipate pre-orders to ship on or before the date posted on the product page. Please make sure you check the release date before purchasing to avoid any miscommunication. If you are ordering multiple items, all items will ship together on the latest release date, when all products are available. If you’d like to receive items as they become available, please order the items separately.

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EU & UK Orders:

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RETURN POLICY

Returns & Exchanges

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on non-damaged music or clothing items at this time.

Damaged Items

If you receive a damaged item, please send an e-mail to info@mellomusicgroup.com with a photo or video of the damage to help us understand the problem and address any potential issues with future orders. If the product is still in stock, we will replace the damaged item. If it is sold out, we will work with you to either return your money or send you a comparable item.

We can not refund or exchange orders because of split vinyl sides. We have strict quality control both coming into and out of our warehouse and we use the most secure packaging available to get LPs to you safely and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, split vinyl sides can happen if shipping companies aren't careful with your product and that risk should be considered before purchasing.

Unclaimed Packages

Lost packages are usually the result of entering an address incorrectly, moving before the item arrives, etc. When this happens, we will reach out and e-mail you to verify your address and resend your package. If we don’t hear back after 14 days, we will refund your order.