Various Artists : Slaying Since 1996

This celebratory double CD marks Suicide Squeeze's 10 year anniversary and spotlights songs from nearly every band the label has worked with, including Elliott Smith, Pedro The Lion, The Unicorns, Goon Moon, Of Montreal, Earlimart, Hella, and many more. Accompanying those gems are several songs from records now out of print (Constantines, The Black Heart Procession, Les Savy Fav), remixes and demos from some current roster faves (The Aislers Set, Minus The Bear), and some classic combinations of great talents (Iron & Wine with Six Parts Seven, Modest Mouse with 764-Hero). 'Slaying' exemplifies the steadfast diversity that helped Suicide Squeeze rise above the typical genreism that plagues much of the industry. The label's current roster offers a true cross-section of what makes indie music so exciting, vibrant, and crucial.