The great thing about the Electric Fetus is its dedication to local artists. From running special promotions of new records by local musicians to hosting in-store performances, the iconic store is and always has been a passionate advocate for Twin Cities musicians.
The latest edition of the Fetus's newsletter, The Chord, included a two-page list of the store's best-selling albums in 2007 (January 1–October 26). The list includes the top twenty sellers in nine genres. Below, I've plucked out the local disks from the Fetus's full list (the only genre sans local artists was Reggae). Consider this the first draft of your holiday wish list.
Blues
13. Willie Walker & The Butanes, Memphisapolis
Country
1. Trampled by Turtles, Trouble
12. Trampled by Turtles, Songs from a Ghost Town
17. Pert' Near Sandstone, Up & Down the River
19. Trampled by Turtles, Blue Sky & The Devil
Folk
1. Charlie Parr, Jubilee
2. Storyhill, Storyhill
5. Roma di Luna, Face of My Friends
7. The Pines, Sparrows in the Bell
8. Haley Bonar, Lure the Fox
11. Roma di Luna, Find Your Way Home
14. The Sorry Muthas, Greatest Hits Vol. 3
15. The Get Up Johns, Trouble in Mind
World Music
19. Cafe Accordion Orchestra, Cinema
Soul/R&B
4. Prince, Planet Earth
Rap
1. Brother Ali, The Undisputed Truth
12. Atmosphere, Sad Clown Bad Summer
17. P.O.S., Audition
Jazz
1. The Bad Plus, Prog
13. Happy Apple, Happy Apple Back on Top
Rock
14. Dan Wilson, Free Life
17. Low, Drums and Guns
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