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FORCED EXPOSURE STORE UPDATE
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NEW RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF 06/27/2016
first section features releases in stock now and ready to be shipped as of MON 06/27/2016
second section features forthcoming releases; release dates are given for reference, but can be approximate, depending on the label
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, THE: Methodrone 2LP (AUK 008LP)
2016 repress. Released on 180 gram blue vinyl. Deluxe gatefold with printed inner sleeves. 2007 release -- originally released in 1995. Redolent with the spirit of such high priests of effects and delay as Loop, Spaceman 3, and My Bloody Valentine, not to mention a fair dollop of the Jesus And Mary Chain, Methodrone clearly is the sum of its influences. Thankfully, BJM does a very solid job with them throughout the album's course of over 70 minutes.
$18.39 EAN: 5055300304377 ROCK
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, THE: Bout des Doigts 10" (AUK 034EP)
In March 2016, Anton Newcombe gathered Dan Allaire (drums), Collin Hegna (bass), Joel Gion (tambourine), Ricky Maymi (guitar), Ryan van Kriedt (guitar) together in his Berlin studio to record the two tracks on this 10". "Bout des doigts" features vocals by Friederike "Rike" Bienert; "Fingertips" features vocals by Tess Parks. Through all of The Brian Jonestown Massacre's numerous "ups and downs" (some of which have been famously sensationalized in the media), the one thing that has always remained consistent for this psychedelic collective is frontman Mr. Anton Alfred Newcombe.
$8.99 EAN: 5055869507769 ROCK
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FERRARO, JAMES: Rerex 3LP (ZORN 016LP)
Aguirre Records present a reissue and the first vinyl release of James Ferraro's Rerex, originally released in 2009. James Ferraro is an experimental musician, composer and virtual atmospherist born in Bronx, New York. Ferraro has released material under a wide array of aliases, and was a member of the Californian two-piece avant-garde project The Skaters. His album Far Side Virtual (2011) was chosen as "Album of the Year" by the UK's Wire Magazine in 2011. Ferraro has been producing small runs of releases on cassette, CD-R, and VHS with a wide variety of styles all representing different dreams of a demonic mind tower spanning from freak flesh bodybuilder atmospheres to ambient modern world/psych. First on New Age Tapes and later on MuscleWork Inc., self-run cassette/CD-R labels primarily used for releasing small runs of his solo work. In the summer of 2009, Ferraro composed and recorded the "Summer Headrush Series" in Antwerp, Belgium for Musclework Inc. The series is loosely based on visualizations that came to mind while receiving self-induced hypocapnia (aka, choking oneself) or as it's commonly called "free fall". The albums being representatives of the free fall head space. Other albums from the Headrush Series are: Body Fusion 1 and 2, iAsia, Wild World, Son of Dracula and Hacker Track. The Rerex album is vintage hypnagogic Ferraro and with its length (almost three hours), it may be considered a "magnum opus" of his. Using cheap casio keyboards, loops, effects and difficult to trace samples, Ferraro creates a slightly haunting but oh-so beautiful musical world. Please use headphones for a dynamic HD headphone experience. Artwork by James Ferraro. Mastered and lacquer cut by Christoph Grote-Beverborg at Dubplates & Mastering. Lay-out by Jeroen Wille. Edition of 500.
$28.99 UPC: 769791962514 ELECTRONIC
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CRAIG, IAN WILLIAM: Meaning Turns to Whispers LP (ZORN 043LP)
Aguirre Records present Ian William Craig's Meaning Turns to Whispers. Ian is a trained opera singer and painter out of Vancouver, Canada. Over the last few years he has proved to be one of the most original artists active in the ambient/experimental genre. His debut A Turn Of Breath (2014) and the follow-up, Cradle For The Wanting (2015) received high acclaim. Meaning Turns to Whispers is a combination of piano improvisations and FM feedback loops, recorded over various winters from 2009 to 2011 and edited down, manipulated and degraded to reveal some of their hidden spaces. The discreet piano layers mixed with waves of white noise are intriguing making you long for more. Meaning Turns to Whispers is a record rooted in a gorgeous neo-classical tradition, but totally fucked up by tape manipulations that made it anything but pretty. For Craig, the use of reel-to-reels is a way of decaying sentimentality: any time his music has come too close to meeting his expectations, he uproots it, creating impervious walls or bursts of modest but stupefying noise. In choice moments on Meaning, you can hear Craig trying to imagine the lived lives of his inanimate instruments; you hear him beam down on the piano, its wooden infrastructure revealed, sounding like it has its own set of motivations. "I was living with my sister in Edmonton, and during the ridiculously cold winter, I gutted her piano and mic'd it up in a whole bunch of weird ways. I recorded probably twenty hours of material, and after listening to it I was amazed at how much it sounded like sentimental crap. At that point I was really trying to express something, and afterwards I thought the only way through would be to destroy the recordings, and that's what Meaning Turns To Whispers is. It's completely mangled to remove that struggle for expression. I realized at the end of that album that I didn't want to express, I just wanted to explore." Mastered by Sean McCann at Recital. Lacquer cut by Christoph Grote-Beverborg at Dubplates & Mastering. Edition of 500.
$16.39 UPC: 769791962521 ELECTRONIC
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MCGARRIGLE, KATE & ANNA: Toronto, May '82 CD (AC 8025CD)
Kate & Anna McGarrigle, live at the University of Toronto, Canada on May 29th, 1982. On this CBC broadcast of a Toronto concert, Kate and Anna McGarrigle presented highlights of their first two critically-acclaimed albums, as well six songs from their most recent LP, Love Over and Over. The eclectic folk duo also performed a couple of traditional folk songs, "Johnny's Gone to Hilo" and "Dig My Grave," that would not appear on one of their albums for another fifteen years.
$11.99 EAN: 5292317802513 ROCK
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AREA: Arbeit Macht Frei LP (AK 394LP)
2011 release. Originally released in 1973. Arbeit Macht Frei is the debut album of the jazz fusion band Area. It is notable for featuring Patrick Djivas (which is now known better for his work with Premiata Forneria Marconi) on bass and Eddie Busnello on saxophone, which parted after the release of the album. According to the booklet the lyrics were written by Frankestein (which is an alias for Gianni Sassi), and the music was written by Demetrio Stratos, Giulio Capiozzo and Patrick Djivas except "Consapevolezza" (co-writing with Patrizio Fariselli). "Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero)" became Area's first hit (even if most of the 7" censored the word "nero", which was a reference to Black September). It was only released as a juke box only item, and the b-side was the song "Miña" by Italian prog band Aktuala. On the posthumous live release "Concerto Teatro Uomo", Demetrio Stratos says that "L'Abbattimento Dello Zeppelin" was composed after a pub on which they were playing asked them to perform "Whole Lotta Love". They didn't know the song and played that one instead, and they got fired. Guitarist Paolo Tofani can be heard quoting the main riff during his solo. "L'Abbattimento Dello Zeppelin" was also released as a 7", backed by the title track of the album, but failed to hit any charts.
$14.39 EAN: 8034003293949 ROCK
A1. Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero) (4:27)
A2. Arbeit Macht Frei (7:56)
A3. Consapevolezza (6:06)
B1. Le Labbra Del Tempo (6:00)
B2. 240 Chilometri Da Smirne (5:10)
B3. L'Abbattimento Dello Zeppelin (6:45)
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AREA: Crac! LP (AK 396LP)
2011 release. Originally released in 1975. Crac! is the third album of the jazz fusion band Area. With this album, the band gained more popularity in Italy, thanks to songs like "L'Elefante Bianco", "La Mela Di Odessa (1920)" and "Gioia E Rivoluzione", which quickly became concert favorites. All songs were written by Tofani, Fariselli and Tavolazzi, except for "Area 5" which was written by Juan Hidalgo and Walter Marchetti. When touring for this album the band even played in Paris and in Lisboa (as documented posthumously in the album Parigi Lisbona released in 1976, while a live album from their Italian tour was released later that year).
$14.39 EAN: 8034003293963 ROCK
A1. L'Elefante Bianco (4:33)
A2. La Mela Di Odessa (1920) (6:27)
A3. Megalopoli (7:53)
B1. Nervi Scoperti (6:35)
B2. Gioia E Rivoluzione (4:40)
B3. Implosion (5:00)
B4. Area 5 (2:09)
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AREA: Are(A)zione LP (AK 397LP)
2010 release. Originally released in 1975. Are(A)zione is the fourth album of the jazz fusion band Area, and it was the first live album. It was recorded during their 1975 tour in Milano, Napoli, Rimini and Reggio Emilia was released later the same year. While side one of the album concentrates on live versions of studio classics, side two contains the title-track, a lengthy instrumental, which contains also the drum pattern of the song "Giro, Giro, Tondo" which appeared in the next studio album Maledetti (Maudits), and a live version of "L'Internazionale", the socialist anthem, which was released in a studio version as a single in 1974.
$14.39 EAN: 8034003293970 ROCK
A1. Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero) (4:25)
A2. La Mela Di Odessa (11:10)
A3. Cometa Rossa (5:40)
B1. Are(A)zione (14:37)
B2. L'Internazionale (3:20)
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AREA: Maledetti (Maudits) LP (AK 398LP)
2000 release. Originally released in 1976. Maledetti (Maudits) is the fifth album of the jazz fusion band Area. It can be considered a concept album: during the 20th century, an imaginary bank in which history is stored, loses data from the 15th century ("Evaporazione"), causing people forgetting how to govern the world. Some new hypothesis are formulated: power to old people ("Gerontocrazia"), power to women ("SCUM", which uses as lyrics a reading of a writing by Valerie Solanas, the chief of the feminist party SCUM, which stands for "Society for Cutting Up Men"), and power to children ("Giro, Giro, Tondo" and "Caos (Parte Seconda)"). "Il Massacro Di Brandeburgo Numero Tre In Sol Maggiore" is a fragment of Johann Sebastian Bach's third Brandenburg concerto. During the recording sessions of the album, Capiozzo and Tavolazzi left the band temporarily (noticeably they are absent on "Diforisma Urbano", "Giro, Giro, Tondo" and "Caos (Parte Seconda)") only to come back some months later. During these months in which they weren't in the band, the live album Event '76 (1976) was recorded at Milan's Università Statale. This was also the last studio album featuring Tofani on guitar.
$14.39 EAN: 8034003293987 ROCK
01. Evaporazione (1:45)
02. Diforisma Urbano (6:18)
03. Gerontocrazia (7:30)
04. Scum (6:30)
05. Il Massacro Di Brandeburgo Numero Tre In Sol Maggiore (2:20)
06. Giro, Giro, Tondo (5:55)
07. Caos (Parte Seconda) (9:00)
08. Intervista A Stratos, Tofani, Fariselli (2:07)
09. L'Internazionale (3:58)
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RAIME: Tooth CD (BLACKEST 014CD)
Raime presents their second album, Tooth. The widescreen melancholia of their 2012 debut, Quarter Turns Over A Living Line, gives way to an urgent and focused futurism, in the shape of eight fiercely up-tempo, minimal, meticulously crafted electro-acoustic rhythm tracks. The DNA of dub-techno, garage/grime and post-hardcore rock music spliced into sleek and predatory new forms. No let-up, no hesitation. Needlepoint guitar, deftly junglist drum programming, brooding synths and lethal sub-bass drive the engine. The production is immaculate, high definition. No hiss, no obscuring drones or extraneous noise: the music of Tooth is wide-open and exposed. The seeds of its supple dancehall biomechanics can be found in the self-titled 2013 EP by Raime side-project Moin, an ahead-of-its-time synthesis of art-rock and sound-system sensibilities, but Tooth pushes the template further, binding the disparate elements together so tightly that they become indistinguishable from one another. If Quarter Turns was an album that confronted total loss and self-destruction, even longed for it, then Tooth is the sound of resistance and counter-attack: cunning, quick, resolute; calling upon stealth as much as brute-force. At a time when so many pay lip service to experimentation without ever fully committing themselves or their work to it, Raime return from three years of deep, dedicated studio research with a bold and original new music: staunch, rude, and way out in front.
$10.39 EAN: 5055869540599 ELECTRONIC
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DIE KRUPPS: Stahlwerkrequiem CD (BB 213CD)
In 1981 the Düsseldorf band Die Krupps (Jürgen Engler, Bernward Malaka, Ralf Dörper) released the Stahlwerksynfonie (Steelworks Symphony), a near-30-minute musical monolith of metal and guitar sounds with scattergun saxophone and shouts, held together by a monotonic bass line and stoic beat. The Stahlwerksynfonie proved a worldwide sensation as a nucleus of EBM and industrial rock. It stood as a direct descendent of Cluster's early works, although Die Krupps mastermind Jürgen Engler was as yet unfamiliar with the output of his purported antecedents. The Stahlwerkrequiem is a 2016 version of this landmark work, recorded with Engler's kindred spirits Mani Neumeier (Guru Guru), Jean-Hervé Peron and Zappi Diermaier (Faust), Pyrolator (Der Plan), and US post-rock musician Scott Telles. Jürgen Engler picks up the tale: "Listening to Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music almost every day, the Stahlwerksinfonie turned out as unconventional, radical and dark as intended, with the shows usually ending in total chaos. Mission accomplished. As I started digging deeper into the past of early 70s German Underground music in the late 80s, I discovered that there were bands who had also tried to break away from the musical past and explore the possibilities of ambience and noise, like Cluster. Their song 'Live in der Fabrik' from the 1972 album Cluster II can be called the forerunner of what was to become Industrial in the early 1980s. Had I been aware of the track in 1980, I would have probably stepped back from the idea of doing the Stahlwerksinfonie. Fortunately I did not. Many years later, in the meantime having produced records and become friends with some of the original Krautrock artists, like Mani Neumeier of Guru Guru, Jean-Hervé Peron and Zappi Diermaier of Faust, Dieter Moebius of Cluster, Chris Karrer of Amon Düül, the idea grew on me to record an all new version of the Stahlwerksinfonie. What could be more inspiring than bringing together some of those free spirited minds? . . . The sessions had the same intensity as the recording session at Can's Inner Space studio in 1981, where the original Stahlwerksinfonie was recorded. After the tracks were mixed, we brainstormed over who would be the perfect addition to the project. We immediately thought of Jean- Hervé and Zappi of Faust, and also of an old friend from early Düsseldorf Punk days, Pyrolator. He would be the missing link between early avant-garde and the later electronic Die Krupps. Full circle."
$11.99 EAN: 4015698002454 ELECTRONIC
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KARG, JURGEN: Elektronische Mythen CD (BB 226CD)
Jürgen Karg began his music career in the 1960s as a bassist for German jazz legend Wolfgang Dauner. It was not until the 1970s that he switched his attention to electronic music, launching himself wholeheartedly into exploring the genre and building up an extensive collection of synthesizers over a five-year period. His efforts culminated in the 1977 Elektronische Mythen LP, a mighty opus of experimental music that reveals new aspects every time it is played. This is its first reissue. The technology of the system Karg had constructed, based on sequencers and four EMS synths, was state of the art for the period and promised endless variations. But this in itself came at a price; operating such a complex system posed a serious challenge to the artist, which Karg had to face all by himself. EMS systems like this were few and far between, not least because of the expense of putting the whole thing together. Hence there was little chance to compare notes with other music makers. "The track 'Die versunkene Stadt' predominantly features material from my earliest attempts at digital signal processing, you can clearly hear the sheer diversity of sounds at play," Karg explains in the liner notes. "Usable musical results were saved on tape, in some cases edited later and then mixed with the aid of several variable speed two- and four-track tape recorders and an 8-track machine." Indeed, one finds oneself listening to a highly concentrated collage distilled from years of sonic exploration. Waves swell and stand, sample-and-hold cascades blubber, bells jingle, and wonderfully slow layers loop recursively, changing their tone over a period of minutes. There is a decidedly warm and organic quality to most of the sounds -- at times sounding remarkably like piano and electric bass -- while original synthetic sounds reappear over and over in the collage. On "Vollmond Selene" Karg worked primarily with permuted sequences of ring-modulated sounds. If the music he made with Dauner was upbeat and revved-up, then Elektronische Mythen is anything but. Quite the opposite. Jürgen Karg's music is deeply serious, as vexing as a jamais vu, yet absolutely beautiful. Elektronische Mythen is an album that fits like a puzzle piece between Wendy Carlos's first and second versions of her soundtrack for A Clockwork Orange (1971).
$11.99 EAN: 4015698004748 ELECTRONIC
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HOLY BALM: Activity LP (CH 140LP)
Activity is the second album from Sydney trio Holy Balm. Already much-loved for their mutant, free-form house, Holy Balm give their most direct nod to the dancefloor yet on Activity. The pop hooks of "Fashion", the up-beat laments of "All Night Long" and the wayward rattles of closing track "Dancing Gravy II" harbor echoes of their 2012 debut, It's You (2012), but Activity is purpose-built for movement, bouncing subversive gestures off a brighter, bolder dance veneer. The band - Anna John, Emma Ramsay and Jonathan Hochman - list the themes of the album as "managing, sustaining, being energized by and connecting to your community through activity." These kind of urges can be draining for any artist/performer, but they are also essential to lasting, life-enriching creativity. Holy Balm triumph via transcendence, movement and fun, with the album's very title suggesting how best to listen to it - dancing in the bedroom, creating in the studio, sweating in the club, or just moving. Activity was engineered by Jonathan and produced by the band entirely in-house, with featured guest Marcus Whale (Collarbones) playing saxophone on "Fashion". Cover art, by Sydney artist, friend and long-time listener Robert Pulie suggests the phonetic/symbolic play of hand-painted commercial signage and visual communications - mouth, body and environment. Holy Balm on the album: "We think Activity blends our biographical voice with dance music tropes such as closeness, atmospheric changes, and personal empowerment, solidifying our sound. It's a dynamic space of play and experimentation that only just reared its head with the first album, but comes into its own on Activity". Holy Balm toured the US in 2013, have played the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Biennale, and have shared stages with the likes of Ariel Pink, Boredoms, Nite Jewel and Maria Minerva.
$11.99 UPC: 934334404336 ROCK
01. Fashion
02. Clandestine
03. Hot Cold
04. Aces
05. All Night Long
06. Circumstance
07. Dancing Gravy II
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DINI, SHAHROKH: Compost Black Label 135 12" (COMP 485EP)
Thrilling atmospheric house in two directions. "Gohar" is a mental synth-driven power jam with a tough bass. Proper flaming stuff. "Pouran" is a sublime steel drum inflected, mid-tempo, triplet house groove. A spacey melodic grower. Shahrokh Dini produced Compost Black Label 135 in teamwork with Beanfield and Michael Reinboth in Munich. Purveyor to the house royals and regal-ness, Shahrokh has got an attracted widespread support through-out his long career as a DJ and true house producer.
$8.39 UPC: 673794248516 ELECTRONIC
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KALYMA: LayDown 12" (CONNECTED 006EP)
The original "LayDown" sees Kalyma teams up with his friend, singer and songwriter Peter Stanowsky. After a long, calm intro a hypnotic bass melody kicks in together with more percussive elements in order to get up to full speed. Florian Busse's mix is a hypnotic ping-pong tom groove that gets heavier with the introduction of a lazy distorted bassline. Aaaron's vinyl exclusive mix has whiffs of Kraftwerk-like electronics and a rolling percussive underscore . Aaaron mix is a driving ,solid, nailed to the tracks club groove with exotic sounds peering through the sonic picture in a deep subtle carnival celebration.
$8.39 UPC: 880319772214 ELECTRONIC
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OSBORNE-LANTHIER AND GRISCHA LICHTENBERGER, JESSE: Conversation Sur Lettres Mortes LP (COSMO 004LP)
Limited pressing, comes with a giant foldout two-sided 24" x 24" poster with additional art and liner notes. Conversation Sur Lettres Mortes is a conceptual album revolving around the relationship between Berlin's Jesse Osborne-Lanthier & Grischa Lichtenberger and the archaic apparatus of old cathode ray televisions and VHS units. It was first conceived as a live project for the Mutek/Elektra festival 2014 at the MAC in Montréal, QC Canada and now lands heavy on Cosmo Rhythmatic - the label curated by Shapednoise. Based on a series of conversations (excerpted in the liner notes) discussing the sets' obsolete status and the schism between tradition and trade, the A-side holds six cranky, skudgy and rhythm-driven creations framed by that familiar, ghostly, whining timbre of the cathode ray tube that would persist behind anything that was playing, or which would become distorted when you had to "tune" your set using baffling arrays of fiddly knobs like some modular boffin, when all you wanted was to watch some garbage without "snow" or streaking lines across the monitor. However, a few samples of dialogue aside, it's not a mere exercise in nostalgia; rather Osborne-Lanthier and Lichtenberger find strange, synesthetic life in these old and somewhat magical analog machines, working their spectral resonance and crankiness into creaking, contorted and deconstructed patterns that evoke a more contemporary sense of temporal dislocation. The remixers all seem to relish messing with the material, too. Low Jack offering a screen-scrambling flux of hellish sound-imagery ruffed-up with footwork rhythms and harpy and a Cronenberg-ian sort of body horror. Gabor Lázár's patented streaking filaments recall the sound of a set rapidly flicked on and off, marking one of his strongest, layered solo pieces. Rabit really pushes the envelope with a hyper, tumultuous stunner seemingly emulating an Einstürzende Neubauten live show. Mastered and cut by Matt Colton at Alchemy. Edition of 500.
$15.79 EAN: 5060165481668 ELECTRONIC
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AREA: Caution Radiation Area LP (CRSLP 5102LP)
Caution Radiation Area is the second album of the jazz fusion band Area and was released in 1974. This is the first album that contains the better known line up, with Ares Tavolazzi replacing Patrick Djivas on bass. This album is notable also for being the first one in which experimental music is introduced. For example "MIRage? Mirage!" contains a part in which the whole band can be heard whispering readings (for example a negative review of "Arbeit Macht Frei", a TV guide...), and "Lobotomia" (which means "lobotomy") is constructed using loud synth noise, with the clear intention to disturb the listener (as pointed out on the booklet). Quotes of opening themes of Italian TV programs are heard during the track. The lyrics for "Cometa Rossa" are sung in Greek. "Brujo" means "wizard" in Spanish.
$14.39 UPC: N/A ROCK
A1. Cometa Rossa (4:00)
A2. ZYG (Crescita Zero) (5:27)
A3. Brujo (8:02)
B1. MIRage? Mirage! (10:27)
B2. Lobotomia (4:23)
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RUBINI: Run 12" (DEGU 021EP)
Run your everyday marathon with the new Rubini's creation: from the frantic streets of Tokyo to the illusory stillness of Paraná's riverside. If you can't get physical, treat yourself with a sonic race.
$8.39 UPC: 880319762017 ELECTRONIC
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MISANTHROPE CA: Deathbridge LP (DIAL 037LP)
Misanthrope CA present Deathbridge. Misanthrope CA is the black metal influenced formation by artist and photographer Robert Kulisek and David Lieske aka Carsten Jost, co-owner of Dial Records. After their first limited tape reedition Amerika (2015), Deathbridge is a full-length album recorded in the Hamptons, New York, in collaboration with the Oslo gallery "VI, VII". David Lieske always had a huge fascination for true black metal, reflected now in the wonderfully dark Misanthrope CA recordings.
$16.39 UPC: 880319759215 ROCK
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RAMPAZZI, TERESA: Images for Diana Baylon LP (DS 030LP)
The long and mesmerizing single piece of analog electronic music that develops over the two sides of Images for Diana Baylon (1972), the latest Die Schachtel "Silver Series" LP is a soundscape composed by Teresa Rampazzi for the artist Diana Baylon's 1972 exhibition at the modern art gallery Il Fiore in Florence, Italy. Diana Baylon (1920-2013), a friend of Rampazzi's, was a cross-disciplinary artist who transformed various materials (ceramics, glass, metal, paper, paintings, graphics, jewelry) into figurative and - later in the '60s - abstract and programmatic art objects. In the summer of 1969 she appeared - along with Alberto Burri, Pablo Picasso, Jean Dubuffet and Lucio Fontana - at the Festival dei Due Mondi di Spoleto exhibition "Maitres Et Jeunes D'aujourd'hui". For the 1972 Florence exhibition, Teresa Rampazzi realized this long "soundtrack" (in her words) to be played in loop. Sounds were made with the analog equipment she used at the time. "The inner space of the exhibition" she wrote, "is made of sound, for the whole duration of the exhibition. The work is composed by a series of sound events, with both informal and aleatory features, in a continuous flux, and there is no planned predetermination in any of the various sections. This choice has been made for the sound space to adjust to the sculptor's plastic and loose images." Immagini per Diana Baylon was in fact the third time Teresa Rampazzi realized music for an exhibition. The first was also the very first experimental composition that Rampazzi and Ennio Chiggio composed in 1965, a sound collage for the opening of an exhibition of the Gruppo Enne at the International Biennale d'Arte in Venice. The second soundscape piece, "Environ" (1970), was realized for the presentation of a 360 degree round modular couch in foamed resin designed by Chiggio, presented at a furniture shop in Padova in 1970. The piece is featured on the Die Schachtel Musica Endoscopica LP by Teresa Rampazzi released in 2009 (DS 009LP). Immagini per Diana Baylon is the eighth LP release in the Die Schachtel "Silver Series" dedicated to the pioneers of early Italian electronic music. Limited deluxe vinyl LP edition. Silver printed cover with silver-foil print, with a red inner sleeve and booklet. Edition of 450.
$19.79 UPC: 769791961753 ELECTRONIC
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EDIT SELECT: Loop Continue 12" (DREIKLANG 002EP)
Edit Select presents Loop Continue featuring Italian purveyors, Dino Sabatini and Claudio PRC. The three tracker kicks off with Tony Scott aka Edit Select, who goes straight to the point from the very start with a dusky loop that is slowly overcome by a glistening, luxuriant drone. Claudio PRC's rework has a hypnotizing bass drives the track forward while tranquil chords ease in and out of focus. Finally, Dino Sabatini closes the EP on a dreamy piece of broken-beat where beautiful glowing drones command attention. 180 gram vinyl with handmade covers by Nils Atland. Edition of 500.
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RIPPERTON PRES. HEADLESS GHOST: Dirtee Grooves EP 12" (DPC 063EP)
Ripperton has provided some of the best grooves around and has worked himself into the top league of producers. Drumpoet Community feels honored to release Dirtee Grooves EP under his house-moniker Headless Ghost. Four killer-cuts of future house, forward-thinking and classic at the same time. It'll blow you away.
$8.39 UPC: 673796006312 ELECTRONIC
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DEHNERT, MIKE: Timescale EP 12" (ECHOCOL 035EP)
Mike Dehnert presents Timescale EP. This EP contains three powerful techno tracks with dubby elements, perfect for the peak time dancefloor - it's the typical, stripped-down Mike Dehnert sound. Mike Dehnert is mostly known from his own imprint, the raw techno label Fachwerk which he has been running since 2007.
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FENNESZ & JIM O'ROURKE, CHRISTIAN: It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry CD (EMEGO 221CD)
Despite decades of activity and having crossed paths in various collaborations, this release presents the first-ever duo recording from two of the most highly regarded citizens of planet experimental electronic. Individually, Jim O'Rourke and Christian Fennesz have been responsible for numerous legendary works that merge the traditional avant-garde with contemporary sensibilities. On It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry these giants of experimental electronic practice come together for an immensely powerful sonic experience. The signatures of both O'Rourke and Fennesz cohabit this release, with O'Rourke's gurgling harmonies swimming among the shimmering frequencies and strummed melodies produced by Fennesz. The two tracks situate themselves as a warm electronic adventure; simultaneously radical and comforting, these works shift from gentle sonorities to fully distorted explosions, all of which reside within a template of tension between musical and non-music matter. Timeless in execution and presentation, It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry is a deeply rewarding sonic experience from two of the most romantic gentlemen active in experimental music today. Recorded in Kobe, Kyoto, and Tokyo in September 2015. Photos by Jim O'Rourke. Layout by Shunichiro Okada.
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FENNESZ & JIM O'ROURKE, CHRISTIAN: It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry LP (EMEGO 221LP)
LP version. Despite decades of activity and having crossed paths in various collaborations, this release presents the first-ever duo recording from two of the most highly regarded citizens of planet experimental electronic. Individually, Jim O'Rourke and Christian Fennesz have been responsible for numerous legendary works that merge the traditional avant-garde with contemporary sensibilities. On It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry these giants of experimental electronic practice come together for an immensely powerful sonic experience. The signatures of both O'Rourke and Fennesz cohabit this release, with O'Rourke's gurgling harmonies swimming among the shimmering frequencies and strummed melodies produced by Fennesz. The two tracks situate themselves as a warm electronic adventure; simultaneously radical and comforting, these works shift from gentle sonorities to fully distorted explosions, all of which reside within a template of tension between musical and non-music matter. Timeless in execution and presentation, It's Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry is a deeply rewarding sonic experience from two of the most romantic gentlemen active in experimental music today. Recorded in Kobe, Kyoto, and Tokyo in September 2015. Photos by Jim O'Rourke. Layout by Shunichiro Okada.
$14.99 EAN: 5050580652705 ELECTRONIC
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MYTHIC SUNSHIP: Ouroboros CD (EPR 033CD)
Debut album from Copenhagen quartet, Mythic Sunship . The destination is transcendence alright, but the vehicle, ultimately, is assembled from decades of rock - where ferocious drum-pounding and thick, geezery basslines adds fuel to an endless pyre of blazed-out dual fuzz guitar action. This stuff is wild. Spiritually, the band seems connected to present day So-Cal psych-rock, but listening to Ouroboros, also reveals the band's strong ties to the Copenhagen underground scene: members of the band brushing elbows with the avant-garde noise of the record label Posh Isolation as well as the Mayhem venue. There's plenty of blissed-out riff-worshipping here, but there's also something slightly unsettling in the band's skyward travels - perhaps a longing for spiritual redemption. Maybe the road to satori isn't necessarily pretty after all. File next to: Amon Düül II, Earthless, Guru Guru, Travellin' Flower Band .
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PROJECT 01: Planet 01 12" (EF 072EP)
Endless Flight present the new project of Dirk Leyers, well-known half of Closer Musik or Africaine 808. This new project with Mirko Hector is focused on floor-oriented alternative electric house.
$8.99 UPC: 880319757518 ELECTRONIC
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ELLIOTT, RYAN: Fabric 88 CD (FABRIC 175CD)
A compelling groove-oriented mix can be one of the most challenging for a DJ to realize, but with Fabric 88, Detroit-born Ryan Elliott has done so with considerable style and panache. Deftly avoiding common pitfalls, the highly-esteemed Berghain/Panorama Bar resident interlaces a variety of textures and timbres from across the techno spectrum in a non-linear sequence, allowing the mix to ebb and flow without ever losing impetus throughout its 70-minute duration. Features: King Cheetah, Borrowed Identity, Wincent Kunth, Black Boxx, DJ Skull, Phil Moffa, Fiedel, Lapien, Kid Sublime, Tensal, Bas Mooy, 3KZ, The Persuader, Anna Caragnano & Donato Dozzy, DVS1, James Ruskin, Robert Hood, Mike Parker, Orion, Steve O'Sullivan & Ben Sims, Sub Space, Z.I.P.P.O, Jack Murphy, Anne-James Chaton with Alva Noto & Andy Moor, Tallmen 785 and UK Gold.
$11.39 UPC: 802560017524 ELECTRONIC
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EGG, EGGS: Little Sickie: First Signs of Infection LP (FTR 171LP)
Egg, Eggs present Little Sickie: First Signs of Infection. "The A-side is a live recording of a very special Turners Falls performance, at which singer David Russell literally 'called it in' on Skype. Many audience members remarked how much more relaxing (not to mention relaxed) the band seemed without Mr. Russell in their midst. And that may or may not be, but this here is definite sonic evidence that the band played real well without David's physical hectoring. Lauri McNamara also calls in her electronic rinkery, but the rest of 'em - Ted, Scott, Sophie, Jen and Brett - provide a wiggling backdrop of nudist/dada minimalism. Shorn of all clothes, the four played in semi-darkness on an array of gadgets that would have made James Bond green with envy. None of the devices can actually be named here, since patents on all of them are pending, but you can hear their beauty. A sprong here, a plonk there, and above it all - a withering dither. The flip was recorded at the old Feeding Tube store with Olivia, Sophie, Scott, Ted and David, all fully dressed, and playing like they were a circle of overwound mechanical toys. What's it like being ready to pop? Just give this a spin and you'll know more than you ever dreamed possible. And that's what they call Little Sickie." -- Byron Coley (2016)
$9.79 UPC: 019962205521 ROCK
A1. (Gold) Shannon & Beverly's Garage's Playing Through A Peek 5.2.15
B1. (Silver) 2.28.13 Feeding Tube Northampton, MA
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KID MILLIONS & JIM SAUTER: Million Dollar Band/Bull Run 7" (FTR 228EP)
"The extreme sonic textures of Borbetomagus' Jim Sauter sounds bitchin' in this kind of compressed environment. Playing in duo with the multi-directional thumping of Kid Millions, the sound is just a blaze of energy that expands in many known directions. Jim's tone goes from pure saxophonic terror to something that sounds more like an over-amped guitar to synth-like shrieking. The pair throw down even harder than they have on previous sessions, and the world is a much more bruised place for their focus. Cover art is by the redoubtable Bill Nace" -- Byron Coley (2016) Edition of 300.
$5.79 UPC: 019962209925 ROCK
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WILSON, GARY: You Think You Really Know Me LP (FTR 236LP)
Repressed. Gary Wilson's monumental 1977 LP reissued with a glamorously shiny foil cover bearing the original cover art (care of Owen Maercks's well-loved copy), delicately laid out by Scott Allison. Which makes it, perhaps, the last copy you'll ever need. You Think You Really Know Me (also the title of Michael Wolk's 2005 documentary about Wilson) was Wilson's second LP, but the first he recorded as a vocalist, hewing to his own bizarre vision -- a syncretic collision of romance, new wave cocktail jazz, heartbreak, disco porn-soundtrack music, and experimental tape manipulation. Home-recorded in Endicott, NY, the album found a few fans when released, but subsequently became the exclusive purview of record collectors and the women who tolerate them. Beck namechecked Wilson in 1996, which made a few new people scratch their heads. And the album was reissued in 2002. Rediscovery followed, and records, the documentary, and some odd live shows. Most of Wilson's moves are stamped with his unique aesthetic, and are also documented on other three recommended Feeding Tube LPs -- Lisa Wants to Talk to You (FTR 081LP), Forgotten Lovers (FTR 065LP), and Music for Piano (FTR 192LP). But as bodacious as these three albums are, the real root of Wilson's muse is most obvious on You Think You Really Know Me. It is the sound of a 23-year old oddball from upstate New York wrestling with his demons and actually winning. There's nothing quite like it. And it offers a story of hope to every weirdo who hears it. Hallelujah! Edition of 500.
$13.79 UPC: 019962200823 ROCK
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IGNATZ: The Drain LP (FTR 253LP)
"For the last decade, Belgian guitarist Bram Devens has been releasing solo recordings under the name Ignatz. A couple of cassettes have come out in the States, but most of his releases have been elusive imports. Thus, we have taken it upon ourselves to do a public service and release a domestic version of an LP that will appear on the (K-RAAK-K) label in Belgium. This must be something like the sixth or seventh studio album Ignatz has cut, and it's a remarkably solid slab of mysto-folk/blues invention. There are more vocals than noted on previous Ignatz slabs we've encountered, and they manage to remind us of everyone from early Townes Van Zandt ('The Watertower') to Karen Dalton covering 'Play with Fire' ('People in This Town'). The way Bram's voice lazily combines with the loose guitar playing sometimes makes the album sound like a mutant hybrid of early Jandek and mid-period Hurley. The rhythms and melodies go in and out of focus with a beautiful irregularity that demonstrate them to be the work of a true original. Playing what sounds like a mix of acoustic and lightly amped guitars, Ignatz hits Krazy Kat square in the bean with this one. And we all see stars. Tell Officer Pup the news." --Byron Coley, 2016. Limited edition of 500.
$13.79 UPC: 019962202025 ROCK
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SURMAN, JOHN: Westering Home CD (FLED 3093CD)
Fledg'ling are very proud to bring Westering Home to CD. Westering Home was originally released in 1972. John Surman plays everything on the album, drawing together many of the threads of his earlier recordings with the possibilities offered by technology (and his own prodigious musicality). "I took a break from being on the road. This was just around the time when mono had become stereo, and then - in a flash - multi-track recording became possible. I was fascinated by the possibilities of, say, three bass clarinets on different tracks improvising together. Plus I had a curiosity about 'radiophonics' and tape manipulation and Pierre Henry's musique concrete. So it was in that spirit that I started work on what was to become Westering Home." Surman was born in Tavistock, North Devon. He initially gained recognition playing baritone saxophone in the Mike Westbrook Band in the mid-1960s, and was soon heard regularly playing soprano saxophone and bass clarinet as well. Surman developed a fearsome reputation as a prolific collaborator and session musician, before recording a series of albums under his own name beginning with the eponymous John Surman in 1969. His relationship with ECM Records has been continuous from the late 1970s to the present; Surman has recorded prolifically for the label playing bass clarinet, recorders, soprano and baritone saxophones and using synthesizers, both solo and with a wide range of other musicians.
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SURMAN, JOHN: Morning Glory CD (FLED 3101CD)
At the time of its original release in 1973, Morning Glory, seemed a surprising departure for saxophonist John Surman. It seemed to owe more to the music being made by Miles Davis, Weather Report and Tony Williams' Lifetime in the USA or Ian Carr's Nucleus and Soft Machine in the UK than it did to the often abstract, free but determinedly acoustic music that Surman had pioneered up to that point. Hindsight tells another story. Morning Glory stands as both a consolidation of his work to date and, like the solo Westering Home (FLED 3093CD), it offers a signpost for his work in subsequent years. Surman chose his partners for the recording very carefully, drawing from his friends and trusted collaborators. In particular, Terje Rypdal on electric guitar and John Taylor on both acoustic and electric pianos allows for an expanded musical palette. The rhythm section of Malcolm Griffiths on trombone, Chris Laurence on bass and John Marshall's chattering drums lay down a remarkably elastic rhythmic counterpoint. All of these musical signatures would become even more evident in his later recordings for ECM. Re-mastering from the original master tapes supervised by John Surman.
$10.99 EAN: 5020393310123 JAZZ
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KADEN, MATHIAS: Energetic Remixes Part 2 12" (FREUDE 073EP)
Deetron are particularly fond of the analogous and sublimely swinging synth bassline of "Soulmakers". However, he modulates it into a wild, joyfully soaring sound artifact. The duo Pulshar drapes its remix in a warm dub blanket with many delays, soft strings and smoothly bouncing bass drums. The Spaniard Uner attends to the energetic, playful "Tangerine" and creates a powerfully vibrant house music track with a dark techno tendency. The remix of "Wisdoms" is a special matter of the heart since Mathias Kaden's brother in "grime" Daniel Stefanik draws the piano house anthem into a furious Detroit techno vortex.
$9.79 UPC: 880319773310 ELECTRONIC
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LAZARUS, DAMIAN: Smoke The Monster Out CD (GPM 029CD)
2016 repress, new lower pricing. The timeless 2009 album by the tech-house shaman and Crosstown Rebels founder. This repress follows the 2015 release of "Vermillion," one of the biggest tunes in dance music history, getting the break during WMC and Miami Music Week 2015. CD with eight-page leporello booklet.
$6.99 UPC: 844216002928 ELECTRONIC
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LAZARUS, DAMIAN: Smoke The Monster Out 2LP (GPM 029LP)
2016 repress. DJ-friendly double-vinyl. 2016 repress. The timeless 2009 album by the tech-house shaman and Crosstown Rebels founder. This repress follows the 2015 release of "Vermillion," one of the biggest tunes in dance music history, getting the break during WMC and Miami Music Week 2015. CD with eight-page leporello booklet.
$14.99 UPC: 844216002911 ELECTRONIC
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WESTBERG, NORMAN: The All Most Quiet CD (HG 1605CD)
Anyone who has experienced Swans live on one of their recent tours will know who Norman Westberg is: the almost stoic, tall man, who coaxes rhythmic sounds from his guitar with an incomparably minimalist power and elegance. The play on words in the title can be applied to Westberg's own musical work, because whereas Swans are hard to surpass in terms of brute force, the artist's solo work is much more subtle, and therefore also quieter. The resulting juxtaposition between the dense metropolis of New York, where The All Most Quiet was recorded, and the album's minimalistic strains, open up virtual spaces for attentive listeners. The opening, nearly twenty-minute title track begins with a lucid echo-like and extensive sound that seems to expand spatially and then contract again. At the same time the piece is evocative of lighting effects: mostly the music is slightly cool but rather bright. Individual beams break open or darken the mood. The consistent subtlety of the collages provokes the increased attention of the listener and every sonic shift is consciously perceived. The track "Sound 2" begins with atonal and slightly bumpy delays, which become increasingly confused and develop an unpleasant undertow. It is a kind of clamorous minimalism combined with an ability to conjure up sounds from a guitar that hardly sounds like guitar that makes Norman Westberg's music so unique.
$13.79 UPC: 727973174827 ROCK
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FARFLUNG: 5 CD (HPS 040CD)
Internationally recognized as torchbearers in the contemporary space rock scene, Farflung have been altering people's minds with their hugely psychedelic yet fuel-driven space-rock for over twenty years now. Their aptly-titled debut 25,000 Feet Per Second (1995) immediately placed them at the forefront of the rock underground, leading them to collaborate with numerous iconic musicians such as Nik Turner (Hawkwind), Dave Catching and Gene Trautmann (former Queens Of The Stone Age & Eagles Of Death Metal), and to share the stage alongside The Melvins, Voivod, Fu Manchu, Nebula, Amon Duul and many others. 5 features the likes of Nik Turner, Jensen Bell, David Catching, Gene Trautmann. It was recorded at Saturn Moon studio, Tarantula Ranch and Rancho de la Luna, conferring the record this recognizable desert-like sound. "Farflung are one of the heaviest - especially adjusted for Earth gravity - bands in Los Angeles and have learned well from the explorations of ancient astronauts like Hawkwind and Chrome." - L.A. Record
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NENOR, OBAS: The Ceaper Buing EP 12" (HEIST 018EP)
Obas Nenor's The Ceaper Buing EP features four original cuts and a remix by Swedish Mr. Tophat that navigates somewhere between really weird, and really groovy. "The Doors" has a great filtered funk loop going on with some roughed-up disco percussion, whereas the Tophat remix twists the original into a tribal drum workout. "Glimpse of Light" has some really interesting sampling going on with an almost "rock" feel, but gets more disco with some lovely synth work. "Wakee" slows things down with a summery, Afro-inspired feel. "UV Lights" is perfect "hands-in-the-air" end of the night material.
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CRUSADERS, THE: Live - New Orleans 1977 CD (HH 3024CD)
The Crusaders live on National Public Radio's "Jazz Alive" series on April 19th, 1977 in New Orleans. Having formed in their native Texas as 1950s schoolkids, this legendary band relocated to Los Angeles as the Jazz Crusaders in 1960, and began to formulate their unique hybrid of jazz, pop, soul and funk. By 1977 they were simply known as The Crusaders, and had recorded prolifically, as well as making guest appearances on albums by artists as varied as Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye and Steely Dan. This superb set was performed at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 19th 1977, as they approached the peak of their commercial success. The performance was broadcasted on NPR's "Jazz Alive" series. Includes background notes and images.
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OREGON: Live In New Orleans CD (HH 3028CD)
Oregon, live in New Orleans, February 1978. Formed in 1971, this legendary quartet quickly established themselves as one of the leading improvisational groups of the decade, combining elements of jazz, folk, raga, classical and more to create their own unique, virtuoso hybrid. This superb February 1978 performance for National Public Radio's "Jazz Alive" was broadcast on WBUR Boston 90.9 FM, shortly before the release of their seminal Out Of The Woods album, and is presented here in its entirety, together with background notes and images.
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DI MEOLA, AL: Live '95 2CD (HH 3035CD)
Al Di Meola at Peabody's Down Under in Cleveland, Ohio on January 19th, 1995. This legendary US jazz-fusion guitarist is perhaps best-known for his work with Chick Corea's Return To Forever and his collaborations with Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin, but has always defied categorization. This is typified by his mid-90s World Project ensemble, which combined his electric and acoustic approaches, using various different guitars and a remarkable band to offer a musical history of his career to date. This superb show was originally broadcast on WPCN-FM radio. Presented here with background notes and images.
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MONK, THELONIOUS: Montreal Jazz Festival '65 CD (HH 3062CD)
Thelonious Monk, live at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Palace Des Arts, Canada on the 21st of August, 1965. Following his move to Columbia Records in 1963 and his appearance on the cover of Time the following year, 1965 found Thelonious Monk at his commercial peak. This superb performance at Montreal Jazz Festival on 21st August 1965, finds him on remarkable form, though sadly his powers would dwindle thereafter, as mental illness made a recluse of him. This CBC radio broadcast features several of his most enduring compositions and it's presented here in excellent quality, together with background notes and images.
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CHINO: Hiss 12" (HOLGER 010EP)
Holger presents Chino's Hiss. Chino has been one of the most busy live performers in Poland for the last decade. His Hiss EP is a true acid treasure and Holger's most decisive step into proper club territory. "Worker" and "Paper Rider" are two bass-heavy dancefloor belters, with strong kick-drums and synapse-tickling 303 lines. The flipside shows two more of Chino's many facets: While "31.08." is a slow-burning dub-techno hypnosis, "Shifter" closes the EP with moody electro. Mastered by Rurd Lekx, also known as the legend that is Rude 66.
$10.39 UPC: 880319718519 ELECTRONIC
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BRACKEN: High Passes CD (HAM 014CD)
High Passes is an album from Hood co-founder Chris Adams under his Bracken moniker. It's his most far-reaching and ambitious work yet. High Passes is a record made for both huddled northern terraced streets and imaginary basement clubs. From the opening Portishead-ish kraut-thump of "Slow Release" to the sunny side up, LA inflected, hip-hop lollop of "Invest In Aquacar", to the faded '70s analog synth swirl of "Branch Hid Sky" and the sumptuous electronic pop of "Ghostly", High Passes is a calling card for Adams' versatility and his remarkable production and songwriting skills.
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WAREIKA HILL SOUNDS: Mass Migration 10" (HJP 080EP)
Wareika Hill Sounds present Mass Migration. Two no-flim-flam, cross-border, dub-wise stompers - paired with masterful versions - from the veteran, Kingston-based unit led by the trombonist of Count Ossie's Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari and The Light Of Saba.
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MCENTIRE, REBA: Live From Gilley's 4 August 1985 CD (HS 1030CD)
Reba McEntire, Live from Gilley's, Pasadena, Texas on August 4th, 1985. Reba McEntire had just become one of the biggest names in country music by the time of this show at Gilley's nightclub the show was broadcasted on KKBQ-FM radio in August 1985. It features performances of early McEntire hits like "(You Lift Me) Up To Heaven," "You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving," and "Can't Even Get the Blues." Also included are covers of classics by Patsy Cline, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Jones, and Ray Price. Includes background liners.
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ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO U.F.O.: Wake To A New Dawn Of Another Astro Era CD (IMPREC 439CD)
Acid Mothers Temple - the next generation begins! With the departure of long time bass/drum duo Shimura Koji and Tsuyama Atsushi, AMT now have a new rhythm section featuring two young Japanese musicians, Satoshima Nani on drums and S/T on bass. Thus, Wake To A New Dawn of Another Astro Era is the first record in the second chapter of this legendary Japanese psychedelic rock group. Wake To A New Dawn Of Another Astro Era finds a rejuvenated Makoto Kawabata encompassing the best of what AMT has come to mean in the last twenty-one years. Deep ambient synth passages fade into deftly composed anthemic jams worthy of crowd favorite status like "La Novia" and "Pink Lady Lemonade". Makoto's guitar prowess reaches unfathomed apexes in epic crescendos while the new rhythm section holds down heavy Kraut-influenced repetition. Straddling the line between composition and improvisation, this is a legendary AMT record for sure. Features light show artwork by LiquidbiupiL. Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. at the time of this recording were: Kawabata Makoto : electric guitar, acoustic guitar, fretless bass, bouzouki, electric saz, sitar, synthesizer, electronics, tape, short wave, voice, speed guru; Higashi Hiroshi : synthesizer, noodle king; Tabata Mitsuru: electric guitar, guitar-synthesizer, acoustic 12 strings guitar, tape, voice, maratab; Satoshima Nani : drums, another dimension; S/T : bass (on "Meridian Dimension ~ Lost Milky Way"), space & time. Produced and mixed by Makoto Kawabata.
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ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO U.F.O.: Wake To A New Dawn Of Another Astro Era 2LP (IMPREC 439LP)
Double LP version. Acid Mothers Temple - the next generation begins! With the departure of long time bass/drum duo Shimura Koji and Tsuyama Atsushi, AMT now have a new rhythm section featuring two young Japanese musicians, Satoshima Nani on drums and S/T on bass. Thus, Wake To A New Dawn of Another Astro Era is the first record in the second chapter of this legendary Japanese psychedelic rock group. Wake To A New Dawn Of Another Astro Era finds a rejuvenated Makoto Kawabata encompassing the best of what AMT has come to mean in the last twenty-one years. Deep ambient synth passages fade into deftly composed anthemic jams worthy of crowd favorite status like "La Novia" and "Pink Lady Lemonade". Makoto's guitar prowess reaches unfathomed apexes in epic crescendos while the new rhythm section holds down heavy Kraut-influenced repetition. Straddling the line between composition and improvisation, this is a legendary AMT record for sure. Features light show artwork by LiquidbiupiL. Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. at the time of this recording were: Kawabata Makoto : electric guitar, acoustic guitar, fretless bass, bouzouki, electric saz, sitar, synthesizer, electronics, tape, short wave, voice, speed guru; Higashi Hiroshi : synthesizer, noodle king; Tabata Mitsuru: electric guitar, guitar-synthesizer, acoustic 12 strings guitar, tape, voice, maratab; Satoshima Nani : drums, another dimension; S/T : bass (on "Meridian Dimension ~ Lost Milky Way"), space & time. Produced and mixed by Makoto Kawabata.
$18.99 UPC: 793447543918 ROCK
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VA: Infrastructure Facticity CD (INF 002CD)
From a sporadic late-nineties outlet for the work of label founder David Sumner aka Function and his contemporaries, Infrastructure has re-emerged in the last two years as a busy and consistent platform for modern electronic music. Re-launching with a collaboration between Sumner and long-time colleague Ed Davenport aka Inland. In the two years following, the pair have orchestrated 10 vinyl releases, including a debut album by Techno anonym Post Scriptum, two singles from young avant-garde composer Campbell Irvine, a double pack reissue of classic acid pioneer-tracks from Mark Archer's Trackman guise, a crossover single by Cassegrain & Tin Man, and more. Both Post Scriptum and Campbell Irvine released their debut material on Infrastructure; discovering and promoting new raw talent is high on their agenda. Now Infrastructure introduces its next milestone, Infrastructure Facticity, a compilation featuring 15 tracks by key artists, label colleagues and new faces. Infrastructure Facticity represents the foundations of what Infrastructure stands for - a manifesto for 2016 and beyond. Function, Inland, Function/Inland, Campbell Irvine, Post Scriptum, Cassegrain & Tin Man, Rrose, Efdemin, Vatican Shadow, Silent Servant, Blue Hour, Steve Bicknell and Cleric all featured, spinning a narrative ranging from lush, ambient electronics and post-club diversions, to contemporary club techno and back again. Infrastructure regularly works with up-and-coming artists on cover artwork. Respected young Swiss artist Julian Charrière provided the iconic greyscale cover for Post Scriptum's debut album, and London based photographer Guy Archard's work featured on Campbell Irvine's Reunion of Two Bodies Maxi. Now the celebrated British fine-artist Robert NcNally has been invited to submit original artwork for Infrastructure Facticity. Selected by Jake and Dinos Chapman to show work at the prestigious Flowers Gallery in London, and commissioned by Damien Hurst to provide work for his private collection, Robert's incredibly detailed large scale pencil drawings are attracting serious interest in the modern art world. McNally's cover image was selected from a series of works based on adapted antique post cards. Its anti-establishment, censorship-related overtones are clear to see, as is the stark use of contrast - thick layers obscure the fading original, re-appropriating it.
$11.99 UPC: 880319764127 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Infrastructure Facticity 4x12" (INF 022LP)
4x12" version. From a sporadic late-nineties outlet for the work of label founder David Sumner aka Function and his contemporaries, Infrastructure has re-emerged in the last two years as a busy and consistent platform for modern electronic music. Re-launching with a collaboration between Sumner and long-time colleague Ed Davenport aka Inland. In the two years following, the pair have orchestrated 10 vinyl releases, including a debut album by Techno anonym Post Scriptum, two singles from young avant-garde composer Campbell Irvine, a double pack reissue of classic acid pioneer-tracks from Mark Archer's Trackman guise, a crossover single by Cassegrain & Tin Man, and more. Both Post Scriptum and Campbell Irvine released their debut material on Infrastructure; discovering and promoting new raw talent is high on their agenda. Now Infrastructure introduces its next milestone, Infrastructure Facticity, a compilation featuring 15 tracks by key artists, label colleagues and new faces. Infrastructure Facticity represents the foundations of what Infrastructure stands for - a manifesto for 2016 and beyond. Function, Inland, Function/Inland, Campbell Irvine, Post Scriptum, Cassegrain & Tin Man, Rrose, Efdemin, Vatican Shadow, Silent Servant, Blue Hour, Steve Bicknell and Cleric all featured, spinning a narrative ranging from lush, ambient electronics and post-club diversions, to contemporary club techno and back again. Infrastructure regularly works with up-and-coming artists on cover artwork. Respected young Swiss artist Julian Charrière provided the iconic greyscale cover for Post Scriptum's debut album, and London based photographer Guy Archard's work featured on Campbell Irvine's Reunion of Two Bodies Maxi. Now the celebrated British fine-artist Robert NcNally has been invited to submit original artwork for Infrastructure Facticity. Selected by Jake and Dinos Chapman to show work at the prestigious Flowers Gallery in London, and commissioned by Damien Hurst to provide work for his private collection, Robert's incredibly detailed large scale pencil drawings are attracting serious interest in the modern art world. McNally's cover image was selected from a series of works based on adapted antique post cards. Its anti-establishment, censorship-related overtones are clear to see, as is the stark use of contrast - thick layers obscure the fading original, re-appropriating it.
$26.39 UPC: 880319764035 ELECTRONIC
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NARASSA: Tensione Dinamica LP (INTER 005LP)
Intervallo present a reissue from Amedeo Tommasi's Rotary Records label, Narassa's Tensione Dinamica (1974).The niche occupied by libraries in the history of Italian music is full of amazing stories, such as Rotary Record's, which is actually one of the most interesting and peculiar. The label, created and led by renewed composer Amedeo Tommasi, released seven albums in just one year - between 1973 and 1974 - of material ranging from futuristic experimentations to classic and jazz (the latter being one of the biggest passions of Tommasi). He wasn't just the boss, he also played piano and electronic instruments in all the records he released. He also took care of all the brilliant artwork (the original ones can easily be found online) and of pressing duties. The first three volumes of the series were released in 300 copies each, the other four in a humble press of 100 each: numbers that show how rare these records are nowadays, and how scarce their circulation was at the time. Tensione Dinamica by Narassa (an alias of Sandro Brugnolini), is the first of two Intervallo releases dedicated to Rotary's experimental vein, the other being Farlocco's Tecnologia (INTER 006LP). This lost gem by the duo Brugnolini/Tommasi is a work ahead of its time - pretty much as it happened to the almost-twin album Tecnologia. It's characterized by a lighter use of technology and a more traditional approach. Creative tension (be it static or dynamic, like the first two song titles of the album) is always headed toward experimentation, even if touches of jazz and of the great tradition of Italian libraries can be found in the album. "Vacuum" (in two versions), "Conflittuale" and "Filterband" introduce electro touches, but the biggest surprise comes with "Spleen", the opener of side two: a perfect track to be sampled for hip-hop... for example, Mobb Deep. But Tensione Dinamica is also enhanced by the precious liquid piano and the synth mumbles of "Subtone". And let's not forget the invention of Stereolab in "Aflogelia".
$18.39 UPC: 769791962354 ELECTRONIC
A1. Tensione Statica (2:27)
A2. Tensione Dinamica (2:25)
A3. Fantapolitica (3:35)
A4. Vacuum (3:12)
A5. Vacuum (3:04)
A6. Conflittuale (2:02)
A7. Filterband (3:03)
B1. Spleen (3:26)
B2. Spleen (3:26)
B3. Subtone (3:46)
B4. Subtone 2:27)
B5. Aflogelia (2:37)
B6. Aflogelia (2:12)
B7. Starsuspense (2:02)
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FARLOCCO: Tecnologia LP (INTER 006LP)
Intervallo present a reissue from Amedeo Tommasi's Rotary Records label, Farlocco's Tecnologia (1974). The niche occupied by libraries in the history of Italian music is full of amazing stories, such as Rotary Record's, which is actually one of the most interesting and peculiar. The label, created and led by renewed composer Amedeo Tommasi, released seven albums in just one year - between 1973 and 1974 - of material ranging from futuristic experimentations to classic and jazz (the latter being one of the biggest passions of Tommasi). He wasn't just the boss, he also played piano and electronic instruments in all the records he released. He also took care of all the brilliant artwork (the original ones can easily be found online) and of pressing duties. The first three volumes of the series were released in 300 copies each, the other four in a humble press of 100 each: numbers that show how rare these records are nowadays, and how scarce their circulation was at the time. Tecnologia by Farlocco (an alias of the great Stefano Torossi, meaning "fake" in italian) is the second of the two Intervallo reissues dedicated to Rotary's experimental vein, the first being Narassa's Tensione Dinamica (INTER 005LP). This album is one of the first instances of electronic libraries: a perfect example of how, sometimes, Italian libraries were a stunningly fertile ground for experimentation and foretaste of future sounds. It's not a blasphemy to say that the three versions of "Superpotenza", opening the album, are techno tracks before techno was even born. Or that the heavy mood of "Silicosi" (in two different versions), "Geosonda" and "Pressione" are prehistoric examples of industrial music. But there are, also, the experimentations of "Lavoro Veloce" (once again, in two very different versions) with its pure sonic sci-fi, and the electro-glitch of "Virus" and "Biodegenerazione". Probably the future was not what we meant it to be, but a part of it can be found in the grooves of this album.
$18.39 UPC: 769791962361 ELECTRONIC
A1. Superpotenza (3:13)
A2. Superpotenza (3:09)
A3. Superpotenza (2:43)
A4. Distillazione (2:23)
A5. Forza Motrice (3:15)
A6. Biodegenerazione (2:07)
A7. Virus (2:06)
B1. Silicosi (3:07)
B2. Silicosi (2:56)
B3. Lavoro Veloce (2:26)
B4. Lavoro Veloce (2:19)
B5. Pressione (2:22)
B6. Pressione (2:17)
B7. Geosonda (2:03)
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DJ KAOS: Midnight Patrol 12" (JOLLY 027EP)
DJ Kaos returns with three massive nuggets on Midnight Patrol. Gold-digger style.
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KELLY, PAT: Better Get Ready CD (KSCD 063CD)
Pat Kelly, out of all the Jamaican singers, was influenced most by the voice of American soul singer, Sam Cooke. As were indeed many of the singers from that time, few however could carry out this daunting task as well as Pat Kelly. His delivery was perfect and so was his ability to carry any song that came his way. Pat Kelly, born 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica, began his singing career in 1967 when he replaced Slim Smith as lead singer of The Techniques, his voice working so well with the impeccable harmonies of Winston Riley and Bruce Ruffin. Their first hit for the mighty Duke Reid stable was a version of Curtis Mayfield's tune "You'll Want Me Back" retitled "You Don't Care" which held the Number 1 slot in Jamaica for the six weeks. For this release, Kingston Sound have focused on material that Mr. Kelly had recorded with legendary Jamaican producer Bunny "Striker" Lee. A match made in heaven and one that produced some of their finest work. Tracks include "One In a Million", "One Man Stand", "Man Of My Word" and "I Started a Joke". So sit back and you better get ready for an albums worth of great songs sung and delivered as only the great Pat Kelly could.
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WINTER, JOHNNY: Woodstock Revival 10 Year Anniversary Festival 1979 CD (KL 5041CD)
Johnny Winter, live at Woodstock Revival, 10 Year Anniversary Festival 1979 on 8th September 1979. There have been several high profile anniversary reunions for Woodstock 10, 25 and 30 years after this iconic event first took place, but one of the most interesting occurred when many of the original musicians converged on Long Island's Parr Meadows in Brookhaven, New York to celebrate the tenth anniversary. Unlike later events, this was a true reunion for many of the musicians who played the 1969 festival. Johnny Winter was undoubtedly one of the main attractions and festival high points and the combination of Winter with Bobby Torello and Jon Paris makes for immense impact both on the ears and the memory banks. Klondike proudly presents the entire original WBAB-FM broadcast of Johnny Winter live from Woodstock Reunion 1979, at Parr Meadows, Brookhaven, New York on Saturday 8th September 1979. Professionally re-mastered original broadcast with background liners and rare archival photos.
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FRANKEY & SANDRINO: Hydrae EP 12" (KOM 358EP)
Berlin-based artist duo Frankey & Sandrino brings their sophisticated, deep house sound to Kompakt with the Hydrae EP. The EP features three highly versatile tracks that prove the perfect symbiosis of Frank Beckers' technical know-how and Sandrino Tittel's selector expertise. Both the title cut "Hydrae" and "Izar" feature the expressive, silky synth solos we've come to love from the two sound-smiths, embedded in the focused throbbing of their precision beats. "Merging Black" sports slightly more jagged contours, thanks to some psychoactive synth sequencing and a howling trumpet.
$8.39 UPC: 880319812415 ELECTRONIC
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MORGENSTERN, CHRISTIAN: Remixes 4/8 12" (KSQ 042EP)
The fourth EP of this series featuring eight remastered tracks with remix-tributes to the techno legend Christian Morgenstern. d_func.'s remix of "Steigreider" creates a warm grayscale atmosphere that is carried by a heavy sub kick groove saturated with modern industrial energy. Jeroen Search's remix of "Aces High" is a more minimal interpretation, carried by a slowly developing beat and playing skillfully with elements of the original. The final track is a remastered version of Morgenstern's "Lydia To The Edge Of Panic". A timeless classic, painting a Morgenstern-typical distant and dream-like landscape and opening up into a widescreen chord progression.
$8.99 UPC: 880319756511 ELECTRONIC
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NAX_ACID: Abyssal 12" (KONTRA 001EP)
Kontrafaktum surfaces with Abyssal, dark drone techno crafted by Nax_Acid. 180 gram vinyl.
$10.39 UPC: 880319752018 ELECTRONIC
A1. Hadal
B1. Bathyal
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DJ TENNIS: Divisions Chirality 12" (LAD 027EP)
Manfredi Romano aka DJ Tennis presents a release that is decisively "out of the box"; a small cathedral made of subtle shades and unusual EQ's, where ideas seduce and frighten. "Divisions" is led by Danish singer and guitarist Jeppe Kjellberg. "Chirality" is a deep, insistent, gelid voyage. Tennis' production skills are paired with Sophie Trudeau's (Godspeed You Black Emperor) string work. The original edits have been revisited by Roman Flügel, who masterfully rubs "Divisions"; turning it into a sensual, devious, laid-down affair. Plaid grace "Chirality" with their very own touch made of alien sounds and mutant rhythm architectures.
$8.99 UPC: 880319741418 ELECTRONIC
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MILZ, BENJAMIN: Basic Motions 12" (PLAYRJC 042EP)
Basic Motions is the first full-grown EP from Benjamin Milz. Being made by a Frankfurt kid with a mature sound signature, Basic Motions nods towards what once was and what could be one day. Stay golden.
$12.39 UPC: 880319760617 ELECTRONIC
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KUF: Gold 2x12" (MACROM 048LP)
LP version. Macro has been the home for the albums of some of electronic music's most exciting live acts, such as KiNK and Elektro Guzzi. So when a live band enters this context, it should better enter with a bang. KUF do just this with Gold. KUF is a three-piece, featuring keys, bass and drums, cooks up a sound that is as warm, cozy and exciting as it is utterly alien. The rhythm section hints at the great history of dirty funk and bouncing R&B, but the grooves are firmly of today: dance-centered, thrillingly interactive and broken up at the best possible joints. The bewildering thing about KUF is that it is a vocal-led group that has no singer on stage at all. All vocal elements are based on self-recorded samples which keyboard whizz kid Tom Schneider melds, bends and squeezes in real time. With no artificial synchronization in place, Valentin Link on bass and Hendrik Havekost on drums push the disembodied voices into an arena of hyper-integrated real-time magic of rough soul, intertwined by improvised outbursts and shaped with the aesthetics of raw MPC-based cut-up techno. The openers, "Gold" and "Princess", are full-on instances of the brightly burning world of KUF, with the other ten tunes never ever letting you down. All along, the Berlin based trio take their audiences through a full range of emotions and constantly shifting dynamics. The thorough integration of this extraordinary degree of sheer diversity into a unified experience is simply astonishing. But never forget this is a live band, and that's how anything here has been developed: live, in direct interplay. Seeing is believing.
$17.79 EAN: 4260038312889 ELECTRONIC
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REFORMED SOCIETY: High Tension EP (Incl. Gathaspar Remix) 12" (MOC 010EP)
British producer Reformed Society presents High Tension EP with a remix by Gathaspar. "High Tension" is a high strung stripped back piece with an aerial feel. It's a clear-cut, steady groove. Gathaspar's "Rausch Remix" is a sub-bassy reinterpretation of the initial piece, filled with contorted whirs and whizzes that give the track a sub-aquatic feel. On "Volgende Halte", the opening vocal sample shifts from a seemingly conventional soundbite to a haunting snippet. Rhythmical rolling pads galvanize the groove. "Orbiting Jupiter" centers around wavering bass leads, while playing on a blend of spacious synths and timbered percussion patterns.
$8.99 UPC: 880319781810 ELECTRONIC
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SOARES, ELZA: The Woman At The End Of The World (A Mulher Do Fim Do Mundo) LP (MAIS 031LP)
LP version. Septuagenarian Brazilian music icon Elza Soares teams up with the cream of São Paulo's avant-garde musicians for an album of apocalyptic, experimental samba sujo ("dirty samba") that tackles the burning issues of 21st century Brazil: racism, domestic violence, sex, drug addiction and global warming. The Woman at the end of the World is Elza's 34th studio album and her first to feature previously unrecorded material, exclusively composed for her. Voted "Best Album of 2015" by Rolling Stone Brazil after its domestic release, it will now be released worldwide by UK based label Mais Um Discos. Over a sprawl of distorted guitars, squalling horn, taught strings and electronic shards, samba is savaged by rock 'n' roll, free jazz, noise and other experimental music forms. A true legend of Brazilian music Elza has an incredible musical oeuvre that stretches back over seven decades mixing samba with jazz, soul, funk, hip hop and electronica, whilst her life story is a rags-to-riches-to-rags rollercoaster of triumphs and tragedies that has made her a voice for Brazil's repressed female, black, gay and working class populations. Her music career began in the late 1950s as she sung in clubs and hotels, sometimes being forced to perform off stage because of her skin color. The '60s was a career defining period with a run of classic albums for Odeon. After decades of hardships and artistic exploration, her latest muse is São Paulo's hyped samba sujo scene. Soares presents an album that walks a tightrope between post-rock and post-samba. "I knew this album would be a bold, modern sound" she says. "These songs are tense they do not allow you to relax". The album opens with "Coracão do Mar (Heart of the Sea)" with Elza reciting a poem from celebrated Brazilian modernist poet Oswald de Andrade. Title track "Mulher do fim do Mundo" uses carnival as a metaphor for the apocalypse and according to composer Romulo Froes "translates Elza's strength and indestructability". With The Woman at the End of the World, Elza forces the joy and sadness that personifies samba to confront the dirty truths of modern day São Paulo.
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RILEY/DON CHERRY/KARL BERGER, TERRY: Live In Koln February 23, 1975 LP (OI 006LP)
A legendary recording that pairs Don Cherry's heavenly trumpet stylings, Terry Riley's psychedelic/minimalist organ work and the vibes of Karl Berger in a great live concert recorded in Koln in 1975. Riley is in stunning form playing the kind of endlessly rippling dosed organ drones with a sense of stasis in expansion that is uniquely brain-razzing. Cherry's playing is heart-stoppingly beautiful, curling slow, melancholy arcs and threading high angel tones through Riley's electronic matrix. A great document of a key moment in the history of minimalism music and a beautiful combination of great artists. 180 gram vinyl. Edition of 500.
$18.39 UPC: 889397610067 ELECTRONIC
01. Live In Koln February 23, 1975
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FLOORPLAN: Victorious CD (MPM 028CD)
Floorplan is already well known as Robert Hood's house outlet, which this year evolves into a family affair with co-production alongside his daughter, Lyric. Victorious is the second Floorplan album and follow-up to 2013's Paradise. The new album itself is preceded by the double-headed single "Music"/ "Tell You No Lie". As Robert once again extends his minimal techno sound, he also returns his focus to house, disco, funk and gospel to the Floorplan show, which now takes a surprising twist. Having watched her father DJ the world, Lyric Hood comes center-stage alongside her father. "Hear my soul speak, is the only way I can describe the way I feel about Floorplan, (Victorious) music is in my soul, my blood, I eat and sleep beats, music, rhythms, it's in my DNA. So please, hear my soul speak." The Floorplan project first came to light in 1996 when Hood used it to announce his Drama imprint with the highly sought after Funky Souls EP. Launching with the heady house swirl of "Spin", Robert and Lyric then drop the deeper stylings of lead single "Music" which builds into a hypnotic, bass-driven anthem. Picking up on Hood's trademark razor-sharp percussion "The Heavens & The Earth" brings the Bible to the floor (with added funk) and "Good Thang" shows the strong influence of Chicago as a simple refrain turns into a house missile from the pulpit. "He Can Save You" continues the Chicago/gospel theme but with a more driving techno edge whilst "Mmm Hmm Hmm" marries powerful chords to trumpets, dynamic bass, booty refrains and skillful sampling creating yet another hands up anthem. "Ha Ya" has that stripped back minimal feel we all know and love and perhaps the closest we get to touch on the classic Hood sound whilst "Tell You No Lie" is pure, un-adulterated disco-string drenched fun(k) and already tearing down dancefloors as we speak. "Push On" takes us back to the tight, knife-edged percussion of Chicago's house vanguard, reminding of the tougher sounds of DJ International and DJ Deeon, DJ Funk and Boo Williams. "They Can Tell" kicks in with a no-nonsense, foot stomping kick drum as Floorplan chop up the vocal refrain into what becomes the main hook of the track and finally "Sun In the Sky" brings the disco back with yet another string-laden anthem to bring the Floorplan show to a fittingly, uplifting end.
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LAWRENCE: Yoyogi Park CD (MUSIQ 054CD)
Magical, mystical, and straight from the heart; following Until Then, Goodbye (2009) and A Day in the Life (MUSIQ 046CD/180LP, 2014), the Hamburg-based art curator, DJ, and producer Lawrence presents Yoyogi Park, the third part of an album trilogy for Mule Musiq in collaboration with artist Stefan Marx. The album explores the intersection of Lawrence's own ambient productions, acoustic sound experiments, and the driving force of the dancefloor. The artwork shows a 360-degree view of Yoyogi Park in the heart of Tokyo, which Stefan Marx created for a fanzine for Printed Matter's NY Art Book Fair in 2015. Beyond the gorgeous greenery of Yoyogi Park lies craziness and mystery, and behind Lawrence's abstract beats and compelling functionality lies a magical full-color palette of mind-expanding sounds. Some of the tracks on Yoyogi Park contain live samples of Sky Walking (Lawrence's band with Christian Naujoks and RVDS) and some incorporate field recordings of streets and parks, while other tracks are versions of previously released, dreamily sublime ambient tracks. A one-of-a-kind blend of varied, deep, widescreen, and star-crossed electronica, romantic and enchanting. Lawrence's excellent recordings seduce with in-depth house rhythm sensibilities while spreading otherworldly melodies. Once again, he produced these vividly immersive tracks on the road. Some he started in his cozy backyard studio in Hamburg; he crafted others between cities like Berlin, Buenos Aires, New York City, and Tokyo. They all share some analog warmth while spreading mystery and allure, coming together to form a compelling whole. And although the album is made for the dancefloor, its shimmering brilliance goes far beyond usual club music euphoria. Wonderful, compelling stuff that could be the perfect starting point for anyone interested in delving into Lawrence's unique world of intimate, subtly shifting grooves and tones -- an enchanting world where feelings unfold in rhythms and melodies.
$11.99 UPC: 880319742422 ELECTRONIC
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KYODAI MEETS ANN & BONES: Let's Get Away 12" (MUSIQ 201EP)
Let's Get Away is Kyodai's debut release on Mule Musiq. They have released quality house music on Free Range, Local Talk and their own imprint Beer. This time Kyodai teams up with female singer Ann & Bones resulting in a very emotional vocal house tune. It's reminiscemt of Henrik Schwarz's remix of Ane Brun's "Headphone Silence".
$8.99 UPC: 880319761416 ELECTRONIC
A1. Let's Get Away
B1. Let's Get Away Dub
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LUNCH & MARC HURTADO, LYDIA: My Lover The Killer CD (MR 361CD)
My Lover the Killer is the first full-length duo collaboration between Lydia Lunch and Marc Hurtado (Étant Donnés), who first worked together on the 1999 album Re-Up by Étant Donnés. My Lover the Killer features Terry Edwards (Gallon Drunk), Ian White (Gallon Drunk), Mark Cunningham, We Are Birds of Paradise, and David Lackner. Lydia Lunch on the album's origins: "What began as a loose musical concept in the summer of 2012 became a prophecy written in blood by November of the same year. My Lover the Killer is a late night noir confessional. Sinister, sexy and mysterious, the music slithers, erupts and caresses the seductive vocals as they relay twisted tales rife with innuendo, promises and threats. The text is based on the murder/suicide of an ex-lover whom I had recently contacted for the first time in over a decade. Caught in the early fall hurricane which leveled the East Coast of America while enroute to Los Angeles, I had sent an invitation proposing that we meet for drinks. Two days later, during a alcohol fueled fight with his girlfriend about whether or not he should come to see me, he shot and killed her, called the police, turned the gun on himself, and died the next day on his 55th birthday. A tragic event, which My Lover The Killer attempts to make sense of. Each song is a rumination on the frightening effects of a mad love spun out of control and the haunting remnants of a lover who still stalks from beyond the grave." Shape-shifting nomad Lydia Lunch, a musician, writer, photographer, and performer, burst onto the New York music scene in 1977 with her seminal no wave group Teenage Jesus and the Jerks. She has since worked with a wide variety of collaborators, including Karen Finley; Hubert Selby, Jr.; Nick Cave; and Virginie Despentes. Marc Hurtado is a musician, performer, poet, painter, and filmmaker who cofounded the French duo Étant Donnés with his brother Eric in 1977. Apart from this duo and his solo project Sol Ixent, he has collaborated with many cult figures including Alan Vega, Genesis P-Orridge, Michael Gira (Swans), Gabi Delgado (DAF), Z'EV, Philippe Grandrieux, and Vomir.
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SAIZ, SUSO: Odisea 2CD (MFM 009CD)
Odisea is a retrospective showcase of solo work from Spanish electronic music pioneer Suso Sáiz. Having been at the forefront of Spain's experimental music scene since the late 1970s, multi-instrumentalist Suso Sáiz formed the pivotal group Orquesta de las Nubes and studio project Música Esporádica, releasing a string of albums on Madrid's now cult label Grabaciones Accidentales, which was also home to groups such as Finis Africae, Mecánica Popular, and Ishinohana. A prolific producer, he has recorded with Spain's most singular popular musicians as well as with a number of luminary electronic and world music artists such as Steve Roach, Jorge Reyes, and Salif Keita. Odisea draws material from Suso's early solo works, including music from the rare cassette-only Confidencias as well as pieces from his more recent compositions, soundtrack works and previously unreleased tracks. An artist dedicated to experimentation, Suso's sparse compositions manifest a solitary and stripped back approach to making music. Fascinated by the possibilities of new technology he experimented with guitar loops, synthesizers, and drum computers creating a unique form of musical hypnotism absorbed by avant-garde/minimalist and non-Western musical influences. The most representative figure of Spain's now cult experimental scene, Suso Sáiz remains an exploratory musician in a musical universe that knows no boundaries.
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AJU, DAVE: Rock The Mounts 12" (MKR 047EP)
Musik Krause comes up with an essential three track EP, Rock The Mounts, from Dave Aju - strong, deep, and extra funky, as only Aju can do it. Simply the freshest club music around.
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FLANGER: Spinner EP 12" (NON 042EP)
With Spinner EP, Flanger continues to explore a techno-infused notion of nuclear jazz. The three-track EP contains arguably destructive synths on "Spinner", an insane 5-beat derived from the Flanger's "Spin" off of their 2015 album Lollopy Dripper. Both the 12 minutes lavish groove-intricacy "Loose Joints" and the one, straight tittle titled "It From Bit" are Atom TM & Burnt Friedman 2016 originals, adding to the most compelling and witty electronic collaborative utterings to date.
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UNDERSPRECHE: Subterrenus 12" (OT 022EP)
After the success of their debut split EP with Muslimgauze (OT 018EP), the southern Italian male/female duo Underspreche return to Optimo Trax with Subtterrenus. Three tracks of deliciously psychedelic advanced techno grooves filled with subtle syncopations and head melting sound design. First release in the Optimo Trax color scheme.
$8.39 UPC: 880319761218 ELECTRONIC
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TRIKK: Several 12" (OT 023EP)
From Oporto, Portugal but now a resident in London, Trikk presents a four-track EP for Optimo Trax titled Several. Each of the tracks is a dubbed-out, percussive, hypnotic gem with advanced production and while not dub per se, the use of dub effects is up there with the finest studio experimentation. All four tracks have been extensively club tested and may cause subtle pandemonium. Watch out for the slow-down in "Modo Ritmico".
$8.39 UPC: 880319765513 ELECTRONIC
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RHAUDER & PAUL ST. HILAIRE: Reconnection 12" (ORN 040EP)
Paul St. Hilaire's soulful voice meets Rhauder's deep & dub inspired beats. Clear marbled vinyl.
$9.79 UPC: 827170597068 ELECTRONIC
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ANSWER CODE REQUEST: Neume EP 12" (OSTGUT 094EP)
Answer Code Request presents Neume EP. "Neume" starts with shuffling rhythms atop a heavy kick, soon caught up by first surging then predominant drone motifs, flashing bleeps and piercing strobe sounds. "Meta" clocks in instantly, it's rhythm section setting the tone with broken beats while Answer Code Request slowly carves out more musical detail and textures with subtle command vocals, swelling synth pads and other chilling, atmospheric means. "Vis" is the EP's most protruding track: classic UK Garage shuffle rhythms and "Amen" breaks are contrasted by a funky kick and dreamful pads, intertwined with additional sparse percussion.
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GONNO & NICK HOPPNER: Fantastic Planet EP 12" (OSTGUT 095EP)
The Fantastic Planet EP sees Nick Höppner collaborating with Japanese DJ and producer Gonno on three bouncy tracks, steeped in early '90s house and UK electronica. "Spocking Fivers" opens on a more jazzy and break-beat note, with snapping fingers, various synth pads and percussion slowly building layer upon layer. "Fantastic Planet" comes with a strong, continuous 4/4 bassline and organic percussion from start to end, further on dominated by hypnotic melody stabs and a swelling climax. Finally "As Above, So Below" follows more romantic and dreamy motifs using a mellow downbeat theme, it lets all squeaky sounds mesh nicely.
$8.39 UPC: 880319779114 ELECTRONIC
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BROTZMANN/PARKER/DRAKE: Song Sentimentale LP (ROKU 016LP)
LP version. Song Sentimentale, featuring unique material on each format, was recorded on January 27-29, 2015, at Cafe OTO. Outside of the 2CD release Never Too Late But Always Too Early (2003) there has been scant documentation of one of the most dynamic pairings in all free jazz. Song Sentimentale rectifies this anomaly with a full-blown audio account of the breathtaking communicative heights obtained by these three legends of the living. Over three nights in January 2015, the trio seduced a winter-worn crowd with the kind of organic interplay only these three can conjure. Warm and urgent, the material unveils a wide range of techniques and emotions. This is music on the edge of itself; a living, breathing and existing force documented for repeated visits. Peter Brötzmann - tenor saxophone, B flat clarinet, tarogato; William Parker - double bass, guembri, shakuhachi, shenai; Hamid Drake - drums, frame drum, voice. Recorded Live at Cafe OTO on the 27th, 28th and 29th of January 2015.
$18.39 UPC: 769791962507 JAZZ
A1. Song Sentimentale
B1. Dark Blues
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TITUS OATES: Jungle Lady LP (OSR 045LP)
Out-Sider present the first vinyl reissue of Jungle Lady (1974) by Titus Oates. This is the first ever legitimate vinyl reissue of this progressive hard-rock private pressing from Texas, 1974. Excellent dual guitars, keyboards, melodic vocals, West Coast touches - think Allman Brothers, early ZZ Top, Wishbone Ash, Homer. Top notch pro-sounding recording and superb musicianship. Jungle Lady saw the light in two different pressings: the original white label Lips vinyl from 1974 is the first pressing, and the red Lips label is a remix done later in Nashville, possibly around 1975. This Out-sider reissue is taken from the remix version, as it was always believed to be "hotter" than the original pressing. One of the classics since the early days or rare psych records lists, championed by influential tastemakers such as Paul Major. "Personal fave with TX/West coast bar band mystique fulla spooky organ, hot guitar licks & warm vocals on the folk-rocky ballads. Has a seedy singles bar pick-up music undercurrent I dig & fantastic gatefold cover art" -- Paul Major. Master tape sound. Includes insert with detailed liner notes and photos.
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CAL: Homegrown LP (OSR 046LP)
LP version. Out-Sider present the first reissue of Homegrown (1982) by Cal. This is a totally under-the-radar US private pressing from 1982 with '60s and '70s influenced psychedelic hard-rock full of distorted guitar and freaky synths with some mellowed-out folky moments. Cal - also known as "Cal Rock & Roll" - was a band formed in the mid '70s in New York by some veteran musicians from the club scene. The band is made up of Larry Calabrese on guitar & vocals, Andy Barone on bass, Jerry Joly on drums/vocals and Jeffrey Gaer on keyboards. Famous for their powerful live shows - one of their stellar moments was opening for Leslie West and Mountain - Cal secured a faithful fan base, especially among the biker crowd. In 1980, they recorded Homegrown, their only album. As the title suggests, it was self-produced by the band and recorded by Larry at his 8-track home studio. But unlike other similar private albums, there's nothing amateur here. This is a perfectly recorded & played effort, featuring well-crafted songs. There's lot of loud distorted guitar, Hammond, analog synths and some Doors influence on the vocals, especially on the lysergic "Couragous Cat". Homegrown was released in 1982 in an edition of 2000, most of which were discarded due to pressing faults. Also, the album was mastered at lower speed. This reissue has remastered sound with corrected pitch/speed. Soon after, Larry met Todd Rundgren at a recording studio and he expressed interest in the band and some of their songs. Famous record label Sugarhill were also interested in adding Cal to their roster but nothing came of it in the end. So Homegrown vanished into obscurity until some original copies were discovered by psych dealers and collectors in the '90s. "Despite the 1982 release date, this upstate NY album feels like vintage '70s stoner music, it's mostly mild hard-rock with some psych and prog moves" -- Aaron Milenski (The Acid Archives) File next to other psych misfits such like T Kail, D.R. Hooker, Marcus, Michael Angelo. Insert with detailed liner notes and rare photos.
$18.39 EAN: 4040824086190 ROCK
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DEAD FADER: It Works 1 12" (PAR 010EP)
Dead Fader, aka John Cohen, presents It Works 1. The EP kicks off with the anthem "Spinning Wheel", an earthy house track that really gets hearts racing and resonating over a throbbing bass line. "Climaxed" turns up the volume on a techno banger, reminding of Jeff Mills or Clark at their most playful. Skittering arpeggios, flying around a thumping kick drum.
$8.99 UPC: 880319760310 ELECTRONIC
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MARIACHI FLOR DE TOLOACHE: Dicen/When We Love 7" (PEACE 45005EP)
Latin Grammy nominees Mariachi Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its first and only all-female mariachi ensemble. "Dicen" and "When We Love" are both original compositions that push the traditional mariachi envelope, yet retain the sabor mexicano that makes them feel authentic yet refreshing at the same time. The first is a buoyant cumbia that turns heads and moves crowds whenever it's played; the B-side is a special single edit of a beautiful bachata sung in English and augmented by typical bachata-style electric guitar and percussion. The cover art is a collage of Mexican-themed imagery originally put together by New Jersey artist Porkchop.
$4.99 UPC: 769791962484 WORLD
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BARON, DEREK: Crooked Dances LP (PP 023LP)
Penultimate Press is proud to present the debut vinyl release from Derek Baron. From Chicago, Illinois, now residing in Queens, New York, Baron's work muses on the interior and exterior via explorations of history, memory, listening, domestic ambience and the collective understanding of sound as amorphous matter. Crooked Dances presents a series of Erik Satie's piano works as played in a shared flat with various interruptions by those who also contribute to the electricity, water and internet bills. Limited to 300 copies. Crooked Dances comes in a high gloss sleeve designed by Maja Larson with bland photographs supplied by Baron. This is a melancholic, playful journey rooted firmly in the real.
$17.79 UPC: 769791961838 ELECTRONIC
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KOREA UNDOK GROUP: Korea Undok Group LP (PP 024LP)
After a run of extremely under the radar cassette releases, Penultimate Press is proud to present the first vinyl collection of works by the Winnipeg outfit Korea Undok Group. With more hiss than a valley of snakes, the various monikers here cover the gamut of contemporary practice traversing industrial decay, rhythmic pulse onwards to piano etudes and fractured possession. All these forms come debossed with the signature destroyed tape aesthetic which makes these sharks so lonely. 180 gram vinyl on beautiful reverse board sleeve with incognito booklet, all designed by KUG. This is a total package that befits this unique scene of one, or many.
$18.39 UPC: 769791961845 ELECTRONIC
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LOS MIRLOS: Cumbia Amazonica LP (PHS 034LP)
Pharaway Sounds presents Cumbia Amazonica by Los Mirlos. After the celebrated Cumbias Chichadélicas compilation (PHS 029LP), Pharaway Sounds collaborate for a second time with the legendary Infopesa label from Peru. Los Mirlos were one of the most celebrated Peruvian Cumbia bands who recorded for the famous "orange" label. Featuring the incredible electric guitar of Gilberto Reátegui, Los Mirlos released a total of seven LPs for Infopesa. Spanning from 1972 to 1980, Cumbia Amazónica features all of their classics like "El Sonido de Los Mirlos", "Sonido Amazónico", "Poder Verde" and more. Real Amazonian cumbia/chicha sounds straight from the jungle, full of surf, echo & reverb drenched electric guitars, cheap keyboards, exotic percussion and effects. Master tape sound. Includes insert with liner notes and photos.
$18.39 EAN: 4040824086176 WORLD
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LENT, ROBIN: Scarecrow's Journey CD (PT 8020CD)
Prog Temple presents the first CD release of Robin Lent's Scarecrow's Journey (1971). Since the release of Robin Lent's debut LP Scarecrow's Journey on the obscure Nepentha Records label, it has become highly sought-after in collector's circles. The music is highly regarded by critics and fans alike. This CD edition brings the music (and the history behind it) to a larger and more receptive audience today, acknowledging Scarecrow's Journey as a must-have piece in anyone's credible collection of acid-folk and underground rock, a progressive rock classic. Digitally remastered. Includes detailed liner notes.
$11.99 EAN: 4753314802018 ROCK
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KUBIKOV, ANTON: Corda EP 12" (PROTEZ 039EP)
Corda EP is Anton Kubikov's second solo release on Pro-Tez Records. It's a sultry, padded EP that makes use of a slowed-down template before covering it in swathes of dub pads and pulsating square bass lines - reminiscent of an imaginary midnight sound jam between Maurizio and Larry Heard. It is a robust and propulsive release for all dub techno heads. Anton is emerging once again with his own utterly individual dub emissions with a touch of proper minimalism to it. Available as 180 gram vinyl only release.
$10.39 UPC: 880319764417 ELECTRONIC
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NECRO DEATHMORT: The Capsule CD (LAUNCH 095CD)
Necro Deathmort have created a monster, and it's both a malevolent and magical thing to behold. This two-man aural manifestation came to life towards the end of the '00s, starting originally, in the words of co-conspirator Matthew Rozeik "as an abortive attempt to do a 'regular' rock band, born from jamming in studio downtime when our drummer was AWOL" Drawing on influences ranging from Ed Rush & Optical to Old Man Gloom and from Autechre to Neurosis, he remembers that the unspoken objective for himself and cohort AJ Cookson was "to make electronic music that was as heavy as doom metal, with absolutely filthy bass." Following ten releases on Distraction and Extreme Ultimate, The Capsule is the band's first for Rocket Recordings, and it's a step yet further into the terrifying vacuum of space. Opener "In Waves" maps out rhythmic terrain somewhere amidst krautrock groove and techno relentlessness. It's not long before matters take a turn into the unearthly, with dreamlike extrapolations like "Mono/Serum" - Redolent of nothing so much as Mica Levi's other-worldly soundtrack to Under The Skin - Sharing space with the threatening momentum of the more overtly metallic "Moonstar". Yet at all times The Capsule is a work of fierce cohesion and compelling intensity. Whilst there may be three words for death in this band's initially playful name, Necro Deathmort have proven themselves well versed in infinite varieties of the macabre.
$10.99 EAN: 5055300384072 ROCK
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TRICOLI, VALERIO: Vixit LP (SS 066LP)
Second Sleep present Valerio Tricoli's Vixit. Valerio Tricoli is an Italian electroacoustic composer based in Munich. Valerio is very good at creating a narrative structure where sounds take shape and become real characters of a story. The track "La Solidità della Nebbia" evokes the ghosts of Luigi Russolo, it's a composition based on 1/4-inch-tape treatments of samples of both Intonarumori and self-built acoustic instruments made to resemble the sonic qualities of Futurist's instruments. "Di Vaga Crepa, di Gelido Futuro", on the other side, is a long tracking shot in which electronic and concrete sounds are recounted by Revox tape recorder and digital processing techniques. Edition of 200.
$13.79 UPC: 769791962545 ELECTRONIC
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TRERIKSROSET: Heteronormativ Musik For Att Starka Medelklassens Sjalvbild LP (SS 071LP)
Second Sleep present Treriksröset's Heteronormativ Musik För Att Stärka Medelklassens Självbild. If the term "noise" still makes sense in 2016, it is thanks to figures such as Tommy Carlsson and his project Treriksröset. Since the beginning of 2000s, Tommy had offered some of the most inspired harsh noise ever heard. Simple and complex, at the same time pushing the boundaries of the genre of pure harsh noise. Tommy also experiments with low-key electronic or dig with static frequency studies as he did in a series of cassette releases together with Sewer Election. Heteronormativ Musik För Att Stärka Medelklassens Självbild is his first solo LP since 2002. It was previously released in 2014 as a small private edition. Heteronormativ Musik För Att Stärka Medelklassens Självbild presents two of the most refined and focused pieces by Carlsson. Edition of 200.
$13.79 UPC: 769791962552 ELECTRONIC
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STEWART, CLINT: Hub Two 12" (SNDST 018EP)
Clint Stewart takes the helm on four collaborative tracks with The Reason Y, Michael Klein, Stephan Hinz and Pan-Pot. Hub Two starts with Clint and Pan-Pot on "Zau!" featuring Peter Xoben and Luio Onassis. Clint and Stephan Hinz follow with "Fall To Earth". Spanning spaces somewhere between euphoric and driving, the guys deliver a "nail biter". Clint teams up with Michael Klein to drop the most psychedelic tune of the release, "Artifacts". Wrapping up is "Aubade Flares", Clint's pairing with The Reason Y. Persistent grooves lay the foundation as abrasive yet opulent tones partner with rich low end.
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KUTIMAN: 6AM LP (SYL 002LP)
LP version. Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, orchestra leader, digital mixologist, filmmaker, "psychedelic funk architect" Kutiman is perhaps best known for his innovative YouTube mash-up project ThruYOU. He also received an honorable mention in Time's 50 Best Inventions of 2009, performed at YouTube's launch exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, and has travelled to Krakow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Riga, and New York to create original audio/visual montages of each city's atmosphere. The second release off Kutiman's own label will be kicked off with his much-anticipated sophomore album 6AM. 6AM really does prove Kutiman has no musical boundaries; it is an album filled with psychedelic rock n' roll roots, dips into deep funk/soul grooves and even adds underlying influences from Africa and the Middle East. 6AM stands as Kutiman's most song-oriented outing to date, with strong melodies and unforgettable hooks accompanied by lush and rich orchestral sounds. The album's first single "Shine Again" starts with a signature Kutiman orchestra bit that leads into a strong and fuzzy rock n' roll lick, spiraling into a Middle Eastern tinges with powerful vocals carefully layered across the top of the catchy hook. "Shine Again" displays Kutiman's influences, and his ability to seamlessly merge them into what is sure to be a classic.
$18.39 UPC: 666017302812 ROCK
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LOVE OVER ENTROPY: Sea EP 12" (SOHASO 010EP)
Love Over Entropy present Sea EP. The narrative takes off with "Sea", encompassed by an ever evolving yearning melody that slowly engulfs and stirs the depths of heart strings: An eight minute long contemplation for the wandering soul. "Worth While" is a reminder that strange things can be encountered in the infinite abyss of the obscure, Love Over Entropy exploiting shimmering cymbals and bends a 303 synth line in peculiar ways. "Finisterre" is a ceremonial celebration that has an arpeggiated bell melody line that flourishes and tickles the ears with a cheerful liveliness.
$8.99 UPC: 880319764516 ELECTRONIC
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MARTIN, BILLIE RAY: The Soul Tapes LP (SREC 008LP)
LP version. Billie Ray Martin describes herself as "a kid from Hamburg's red-light district, who wanted to be a soul singer, but ended up playing repetitive machine music, while still trying to be a soul singer". Billie has never been easy to categorize. Clearly a soul singer, her career however has seen her mostly as a pioneer of house and electronic music, most notably her groundbreaking work with Electribe 101 and her seminal hit "Your Loving Arms". Her explorations have led her further into the worlds of ambient music and drum & bass among other areas of electronica. Her 2001 album 18 Carat Garbage had found her in Memphis, recording with Al Green's and Aretha Franklin's musicians, then adding cutting edge electronic sounds and textures to the production once back in Hamburg. The Soul Tapes is the natural conclusion and a 'first' for Billie: no electronic music this time. Billie realized her long-held dream of recording an album that is equally influenced by Hi-Records (Al Green, Ann Peebles, Willie Mitchell) as it is by '60s garage records. It is also not devoid of a certain country twang, and even Bo Diddley peeks through the door on one song. Billie Ray Martin and producer/writer Jon Tiven were introduced in New York in the mid '90s and had started drafting the odd song, together with Sally Tiven. Further writing sessions followed, until it was decided that there was an album of songs worth recording. Booked into New York's 900 Broadway Studio, Jon and Billie were thrilled to find themselves working where Keith Richards had recorded his first solo album. Under this omen Jon Tiven brought the musicians in, not least world famous drummer Simon Kirke. Jon's credits include albums produced for Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack and Willie Nelson as well as numerous awards and Grammy nominations. It was not until 2014 that the opportunity arose to mix the album, re-record many of the vocals, add production and instruments and determine exactly the final sound of the album. The results are convincing and powerful and show once again Billie's refusal to conform to trends, preferring as she does, to create them. On The Soul Tapes, with the help of Jon Tiven on guitar, Sally Tiven on bass, Simon Kirke on drums and mix engineer Steve Honest, and a variety of guest musicians, Billie journeys through all things soul and rhythm & blues.
$16.99 UPC: 793283878670 ROCK
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MARTIN, BILLIE RAY: The Soul Tapes CD (SREC 108CD)
Billie Ray Martin describes herself as "a kid from Hamburg's red-light district, who wanted to be a soul singer, but ended up playing repetitive machine music, while still trying to be a soul singer". Billie has never been easy to categorize. Clearly a soul singer, her career however has seen her mostly as a pioneer of house and electronic music, most notably her groundbreaking work with Electribe 101 and her seminal hit "Your Loving Arms". Her explorations have led her further into the worlds of ambient music and drum & bass among other areas of electronica. Her 2001 album 18 Carat Garbage had found her in Memphis, recording with Al Green's and Aretha Franklin's musicians, then adding cutting edge electronic sounds and textures to the production once back in Hamburg. The Soul Tapes is the natural conclusion and a 'first' for Billie: no electronic music this time. Billie realized her long-held dream of recording an album that is equally influenced by Hi-Records (Al Green, Ann Peebles, Willie Mitchell) as it is by '60s garage records. It is also not devoid of a certain country twang, and even Bo Diddley peeks through the door on one song. Billie Ray Martin and producer/writer Jon Tiven were introduced in New York in the mid '90s and had started drafting the odd song, together with Sally Tiven. Further writing sessions followed, until it was decided that there was an album of songs worth recording. Booked into New York's 900 Broadway Studio, Jon and Billie were thrilled to find themselves working where Keith Richards had recorded his first solo album. Under this omen Jon Tiven brought the musicians in, not least world famous drummer Simon Kirke. Jon's credits include albums produced for Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack and Willie Nelson as well as numerous awards and Grammy nominations. It was not until 2014 that the opportunity arose to mix the album, re-record many of the vocals, add production and instruments and determine exactly the final sound of the album. The results are convincing and powerful and show once again Billie's refusal to conform to trends, preferring as she does, to create them. On The Soul Tapes, with the help of Jon Tiven on guitar, Sally Tiven on bass, Simon Kirke on drums and mix engineer Steve Honest, and a variety of guest musicians, Billie journeys through all things soul and rhythm & blues.
$10.39 UPC: 793283878687 ROCK
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MOLINO, MARIO: C 364 - Antico E Moderno LP (SME 019LP)
180 gram vinyl. Remastered sound. Released 500 copies. A totally insane Italian killer library album reissued for the joy of collectors and sample hunters from the highly-collectible Fonit Usignolo series. Famed album Mario Molino's for the mental breakbeats hailing from the track "Traffico Caotico", a simply mind-melting electronic hip hop beat which seems to be written nowadays. Spaced-out deep electronic and experimental sounds with another atomic shot "Iceland Bossa" featured. More avant-garde, tv-score themes, industrial vibes and space electronics madness on the rest of the album. Top Molino recording!
$20.99 UPC: 769791961555 ELECTRONIC
A1. Mondo Miceneo (2:05)
A2. Inondazioni (2:05)
A3. Disintegrazione Delle Particelle (2:22)
A4. Steppa Siberiana (2:23)
A5. Emigrazione (Con Marranzano) (1:19)
A6. Emigrazione (1:19)
A7. Gibellina (Versione Sax) (1:25)
A8. Iceland Bossa (2:20)
A9. Gibellina (Versione Chitarra) (2:38)
A10. Gibellina (Versione Chitarra Con Marranzano) (2:28)
B1. Iceland Theme (1:46)
B2. Free Iceland (1:18)
B3. Primavera Nordica (1:44)
B4. Prateria (1:46)
B5. Iceland March (2:05)
B6. Bill Rock (2:12)
B7. Traffico Caotico (2:34)
B8. Quiz Elettronico (2:18)
B9. Elaborazione Automatica (2:18)
B10. Indianapolis (2:18)
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DINDO BEMBO ORCHESTRA: Ust 86 (Ballabili Anni '70) LP (SME 020LP)
180 gram vinyl. Remastered sound. Released 500 copies. One of the rarest and best library albums from the Fonit Usignolo series. Actually the full soundtrack for an obscure Italian movie, this is one of the finest jazz-funk scores to come out of Italy in the 1970s. Full of poliziesco-styled sounds, sexy giallo & thriller grooves, dark cop themes with infectious flute stabs, clipped wah-wah, elegant spy jazz waltzes, funky drums, dope Rhodes, vertigo psychedelic guitars and basslines, panoramic lounge, eccentric funky-baroque, romantic themes and so on. The pinnacle of Italian arranger Alberto Baldan Bembo, a complete masterpiece!
$20.99 UPC: 769791961562 ELECTRONIC
A1. Milano Ore 19 (3:32)
A2. Nostalgia Per Eva (2:54)
A3. Omaggio Alla Scozia (2:32)
A4. Passeggiando Per Firenze (4:24)
A5. Autodromo Di Monza (4:34)
B1. Volo 059 Per Roma (4:08)
B2. Preludio In Do Minore (7:55)
B3. Tangenziale Ovest (3:18)
B4. Se Mi Manca Elisa (3:00)
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ALESSANDRONI, ALESSANDRO: Ust 370 - Caratteristici Vari LP (SME 021LP)
180 gram vinyl. Remastered sound. Released 500 copies. Italian funky library monster from the infamous Fonit Usignolo series. Ust 370 - Caratteristici Vari contains many outtakes from the Inchiesta jam reissued in 2013, so it was most likely fully recorded in 1977. "Foggy Place" easily explains why this album is on top levels, hip hop funky with scat vocals. 20 tracks of several score and various themes, jazz-funk and funky vibes all over, Fender Rhodes and sexy scat vocals, bossa, easy listening, blues jazz, Hammond funk, tense cinematic and lively groovy vibes for the full album. Killer!
$20.99 UPC: 769791961579 ELECTRONIC
01. Notizie Ufficiali (1:44)
02. La Mia Armonica (2:31)
03. Piccola Fuga (1:41)
04. Riflessi D'acqua (3:11)
05. The Best Way (3:12)
06. Sensualità (2:38)
07. Mercatino (1:52)
08. Divertimento (2:30)
09. Storielle (2:30)
10. Amico (2:01)
11. Soul Jazz (1:48)
12. Inviato Speciale (2:29)
13. Fiera Contadina (2:47)
14. Foggy Place (2:23)
15. Riserva Di Caccia (2:35)
16. Picnic (2:38)
17. Jazz Club (2:44)
18. Oasi (2:49)
19. Relax (1:32)
20. Racconti (2:55)
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ORCHESTRA OLLAMAR/RINO DE FILLIPPI: Atmosfere LP (SME 022LP)
180 gram vinyl. Remastered sound. Released 500 copies. One of the darkest and in high-demand Italian Library. From the infamous Fonit 7001 series, is the most obscure and deepest of Rino de Filippi's creations, Atmosfere, composed along with maestro Giancarlo Chiaramello. Obstinated dark breakbeats like in the killer "Ostinazione" with fuzz psychedelic guitar and amazing drumming tempo. More dark samples on "Pulsazioni". Spookiest guitar and basslines ever and scary atmospherics with screaming sophisticated vocals too. Insane record!
$20.99 UPC: 769791961586 ELECTRONIC
01. O. Di Domenico - Pulsazioni (4:04)
02. O. Di Domenico - Ostinazione (3:25)
03. Rino De Filippi - Riflessioni (2:16)
04. Rino De Filippi - Ricercare (3:26)
05. Rino De Filippi - Antri (3:21)
06. G. Chiaramello - Attesa Spasmodica (1:36)
07. G. Chiaramello - Concentrazione (3:21)
08. G. Chiaramello - Alienazione (4:34)
09. G. Chiaramello - Frustrazioni (4:38)
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TONANI, FRANCO: Confluenze LP (SME 023LP)
180 gram vinyl. Remastered sound. Released 500 copies. Italian free jazz milestone. Here's Franco Tonani (Night In Fonorama) (1964) at the drums together with top Italian jazz musicians of the time for a full free jazz/avant-garde session. Tracks like "Shepping", "Odd Piece" and "Whisper" are high-class bopping jazz cues with Tonani killing at the drums. Other weird and avant-garde themes on both of the sides. Legendary Italian jazz album!
$20.99 UPC: 769791961593 ELECTRONIC
01. All'origine (Prima Parte) (2:53)
02. All'origine (Seconda Parte) (2:01)
03. Shepping (8:08)
04. Odd Piece (8:10)
05. Whisper (3:46)
06. Why Not (Prima Parte) (5:28)
07. Why Not (Seconda Parte) (3:57)
08. Lamento (8:23)
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EXPLOIT: Crisi LP (SME 024LP)
180 gram vinyl. Gatefold sleeve. Remastered sound from the original master tapes. Released 500 copies. Italian prog holy-grail and one of the most prized records of the genre. Impossible to find in its original edition, Exploit's Crisi remains a fleeting appearance of Italian discography and a fair object of desire in the record collectors circle. Musically influenced by symphonic rock legends of the period like Emerson Lake And Palmer and Italian top prog bands like Le Orme. Features a stunning progressive suite on the first side followed by a more commercial pop-rock vibes on side B. Released in 1972 on the small library label CGO with faint distribution and signed by Italian library players and session men of the time like Walter Rizzati. Screaming organ, whirling drums/percussion/sounds and overflowing bassline. A legendary, Italian progressive-pop album.
$20.99 UPC: 769791961609 ELECTRONIC
01. 1a Parte: Speranza (7:57)
02. 2a Parte: Crisi (7:17)
03. 3a Parte: Pazzia (5:25)
04. Anche Se Ho Sbagliato (2:57)
05. Un Bambino... Un Re...(4:03)
06. Il Campanile Della Cattedrale (4:06)
07. L'Anima Nuda (2:25)
08. Giochiamo Insieme (2:51)
09. La Tua Pelle Scotta (2:58)
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TROVAJOLI, ARMANDO: Sesso Matto LP (SME 025LP)
Remastered from the original master tapes, comes with promotional Obi string and A4 poster. Edition of 750. Italian legendary OST. Sesso Matto is one of Armando Trovajoli's famous masterpieces. Original soundtrack for the Italian cult sexy comedy starring the sex-symbol Laura Antonelli and Giancarlo Giannini. Originally filmed in several episodes, directed by Dino Risi. Huge and lovely score mainly characterized by the main theme "Sessomatto", a killer famed theme which was originally a sample of Manu Dibango's Latin funk hit "Soul Makossa". With its stunning funk breakbeats terrifically rearranged by maestro Trovajoli.
$20.99 UPC: 769791961616 ROCK
01. Sessomatto (3:25)
02. Two Happy People (2:17)
03. Signora Sono Le Otto (2:40)
04. Due Cuori E Una Baracca (1:38)
05. Palm Tree (1:38)
06. L'Ospite (3:08)
07. Viaggio Di Nozze (2:21)
08. Un Amore Difficile (2:16)
09. Delitto Sessuale (3:33)
10. D'Amore Si Muore (2:55)
11. I Apologise Mr. Rossini (2:27)
12. Kinky Peanuts (3:35)
13. Torna Piccola Mia (2:34)
14. Non E' Mai Troppo Tardi (2:01)
15. Searching For Something (2:07)
16. Sessomatto (2:01)
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OISEAUX-TEMPETE: Unworks & Rarities 2012-15 CD (SR 424CD)
This is the volume one of Unworks & Rarities, a new series compiling unreleased and miscellaneous pieces by Oiseaux-Tempête. Following their two acclaimed first albums on Sub Rosa (Ütopiya?, 2015 (SR 396CD, SR 396LP) & Oiseaux-Tempête, 2013 (SR 381CD, SR 381LP)), Unworks & Rarities is putting up more than a collection of outtakes. Since 2012, French "free-rockers" Oiseaux-Tempête have been making instrumental and experimental rock that's heavy, provocative, and in no way intended for just a casual listen. The band, formed in Paris, is the core duo Frédéric D. Oberland & Stéphane Pigneul beside drummers Sylvain Joasson, Ben McConnell & Jean-Michel Pirès. Their music was initially made alongside photographer Stéphane C. in order to document the existential conflict caused by the political and economic upheavals in Greece. For Ütopiya? the travels moved to Istanbul and Sicily, the group expanded with the addition of G.W. Sok (The Ex's former vocalist) narrating Nazim Hikmet's poems and Gareth Davis on bass clarinet, providing the food for its urgent energy and indomitable drive; still free, more punk, pursuing their sonic odyssey around the Mediterranean Sea. Including the same previous guests, Unworks & Rarities features also unreleased cosmic sessions with ondes martenot's virtuoso Christine Ott. More than mere music, the heft behind this project translates directly into the sound. It's not always dark and brooding, but it's definitely always potent. The landscapes they create through their soundscapes are always rich, stirring, full of color and texture, and entirely cinematic. What's more, and what's most important, is that it feels so human. Using, at times, audio realia from the times of turmoil, the sounds and the music work together to shine a light and lift heads towards it. Commanding more than just your ears, from guts to gray matter, Oiseaux-Tempête will hijack your insides. Pushing new boundaries, this opus crystallizes precious moments of sonic bloom, from ambient soundscapes to free-noise and krautrock inflected improvisation.
$10.99 EAN: 5411867114246 ROCK
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VA: Cambodian Cassette Archives: Khmer Folk and Pop Music Vol. 1 CD (SF 1011CD)
2016 digipak edition with restored/remastered audio, which replaces the long deleted 2004 original edition. Includes three added bonus tracks, extensive booklet of liner notes and vital new track and title information. Lovingly assembled and notated by Mark Gergis. Primarily drawn from over 150 aging and often unmarked cassettes found at the Asian Branch of the Oakland Public Library in California during the late 1990s, Cambodian Cassette Archives showcases an unbelievable collection of dynamic music recorded between the 1960s and the 1990s, both in Cambodia and abroad. Male and female vocalists share the spotlight in a Khmer blend of folk and pop stylings, with cha-cha psychedelia, phase-shifting rock, sultry circle dance standards, pulsing new wave, haunted ballads, musical comedy sketches, easy-listening numbers, and raw instrumental grooves presented in an eclectic variety of production techniques. Heard throughout are legends of Cambodia's golden age during the 1960s-1970s, including Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Sereysothea, Pen Ran, and Chhoun Vanna, among others. With their fantastic ensembles, they helped rewrite Khmer musical history, often weaving traditional melodies into the various dance crazes and rock and roll sounds infiltrating Southeast Asia at the time. Then, between 1975-1979, the Khmer Rouge tragically seized and devastated the country, killing millions and nearly erasing the culture. This collection also focuses on what came next -- the lesser-heard music of the Cambodian diaspora, recorded in the 1980s and 1990s. Beginning inside Thai refugee camps, singers such as Kieng Yuthhan were among the first to record what can be called a post-war Khmer music. Songs ranged from renditions of revered Khmer songs from the golden era to original music that borrowed from both traditional and Western styles. Some flirted with contemporary disco or new wave influences, while others pursued more traditional ballads or more traditional romvong-style dance music. Groups were mainly composed of guitars, drums, keyboard, vocals, and occasionally fiddle or xylophone. Some enjoyed brief popularity on the local Cambodian music circuit at the time, while others remained regional obscurities. The majority of this music was never reissued digitally, and therefore lived and died on cassette. Includes performances by Kieng Yuthhan, Darkie, Klan Han, Meas Samon, Sinn Sisamouth, Son Thoeung, Eueng Nary, Pen Ran, Wat Phnom Orchestra, Golden Dragon Band, Prum Manh, Ros Sereysothea, Dara Chomchan, and Chhoun Vanna, as well as several tracks by unknown performers.
$10.99 UPC: 616892408840 WORLD
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LARSE: On Canvas Pt.1 12" (SUOL 064EP)
Suol present Larse's first EP, On Canvas Pt.1. Larse's trademark style is eclectic, smooth and soulful yet very danceable and this EP is no exception. "Wanna Be Like You" features Lisa Shaw on vocals. The touching lyrics combined with Lisa's beautiful voice perfectly complement the track with its lush harmonic synths and dreamy delays. The instrumental track "Connection" goes deeper, driven by a fast, modulated synth stabs and an irresistible shaker groove, it builds and builds. "Kind Of Culture" pairs up a hooky cut with the funkiest of house grooves, a hypnotically straight melody, cheeky claves and tons intricate details.
$8.39 UPC: 673799416415 ELECTRONIC
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JIMPSTER: Eel Pie Island Remixes 12" (SYST 112EP)
Jimpster's much-loved "Eel Pie Island" first graced the coveted 2014 10 Yrs Systematic compilation (SYST 020CD). It appears here in its original form along with two remixes. Adam Port (Keinemusik, Cocoon) takes on the locomotive-esque, slow-mo jam and brings techno and minimal sensibilities to the fore but with extra tempo and swing, atmospheric flourishes, and nuanced samples. Hyenah offers a version of that brings a chiming, plonking vibe, with wood-block percussion and bongos all fluctuating in a sea of beats, deep house, and delicious sub bass.
$8.99 UPC: 880319767111 ELECTRONIC
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DIMAS, JOHN: Run Time 12" (TAVERNA 006EP)
John Dimas presents Run Time, dropping a versatile package of four sophisticated cuts on Taverna Tracks.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313633 ELECTRONIC
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75 DOLLAR BILL: Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock LP (TW J LP)
75 Dollar Bill, a project by Che Chen and Rick Brown present Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock. "Che's interest in the Arabic modes of Mauritanian music has marked our sound quite a bit but I have brought some things, too. The plywood crate I play is a big factor, defining, by its positive qualities (a nice warm 'boom' sound) as well as by its simplicity, what we're likely to do in the percussion realm. Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock, this new record, differs quite a bit from the previous one, notably in the rhythmic 'tone.' Wooden Bag (2015) was all forward momentum, stomping and shaking, but the new record explores a long-standing interest of mine: odd and 'compound' meters. In most of my previous musical activities, I've convinced my partners to delve into this, but in 75 Dollar Bill it has just felt natural and I believe Che's modal investigations and melodic/harmonic tendencies enhance (and are enhanced by) this combination. The current record differs from the last in another big way: reinforcements! Over our few years together, Che and I have frequently had friends play with us at some of our gigs. There have been all sorts of permutations of instruments and some great friends/players who don't all appear on this record but here we are lucky to have a bunch of them: Cheryl Kingan (of The Scene Is Now) on baritone and alto saxes, Andrew Lafkas (of Todd Capp's Mystery Train) on contrabass, Karen Waltuch (of Zeke & Karen) on viola, Rolyn Hu (of True Primes) on trumpet and Carey Balch (of Knoxville's Give Thanks) on floor tom. Please enjoy Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock. 'Earth' saw is one of our earliest tunes and, I think, the first result of this 'compound meter' approach. It's a slow 9 beat phrase Che came up with for this odd groove. 'Beni Said' has no fixed rhythmic cycle but a roughly unison melodic phrase and a pulsing, loose feeling of 3s and 4s played using a box full of bottle caps. 'Cummins Falls' features Carey Balch on Diddley-beat floor tom and me reprising the maracas. 'I'm Not Trying To Wake Up' is another of our compound meter songs, this one using an 18 beat scheme." - Rick Brown
$14.99 UPC: 769791962422 ROCK
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SINGER, CLAIRE M: Solas 2CD (TO 101CD)
Solas ("Light" in Gaelic) is Claire M Singer's debut album, spanning 14 years of her work in acoustic and electronic composition. In recent years she has focused on writing and performing a mix of organ, cello, and electronics with regular performances at Union Chapel, where, as Music Director, she runs a diverse program of concerts and educational workshops around the chapel's organ, which was built by Henry Willis in 1877. Solas comprises seven works for various combinations of organ, cello, and electronics, including "Eilean," which is an electronic work derived from recordings of cello, piano, and violin. In 2009 Singer was commissioned by the Aberdeenshire Council to write a new work for the Homecoming Scotland referencing "Land of the Standing Stones," composed and performed by Scottish fiddler Paul Anderson. Small extracts of Anderson's work can be heard interweaving throughout "Eilean." "The Molendinar," which takes up the whole of the second disc, is a co-commission between the Glasgow art gallery Civic Room and Union Chapel. The work is part of The Molendinar Burn Project, which is a 12-site series of art projects, each individually situated along the exact route of the Molendinar, a hidden burn upon which the city of Glasgow was founded by Saint Mungo in the sixth century. A work for solo organ written and recorded at Union Chapel in 2015, "The Molendinar" explores the precise control of wind through the pipes and therefore can be played fully on a mechanical drawstop action organ (Union Chapel) or with the addition of electronics (from the Union Chapel Henry Willis organ) when performed on an electro-pneumatic organ (Glasgow Cathedral).
All tracks written and performed by Claire M Singer. Mastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering. Photography and design by Jon Wozencroft. "Solas," "Wrangham," and "The Molendinar" were recorded by Iain Berryman at Union Chapel in London, February 26-27, 2016, on the organ built by Henry Willis in 1877. Mixed at Bennachie Studios in Aberdeen and EMS Goldsmiths in London.
Singer's previous work includes "4-8-1," a piece for string quartet and eight-channel surround which was performed at the Roundhouse in London by the LCO Soloists, and the audiovisual work a' fàs soilleir, which has been exhibited at the Tate Modern, XMV (New York City), and Ceremony Hall (Austin, Texas). She has also performed as part of Spire at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam, Kunst-Station Sankt Peter in Cologne, and many other locations.
$12.99 EAN: 5027803110120 ELECTRONIC
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HAMMER AND THE LONELY ROBOT, MARIO: L'esprit de L'escalier Remixes 12" (TRAUM 200EP)
Mario Hammer And The Lonely Robot present two remixes and one original from their album L'esprit de L'escalier (TRAUM 036CD, 2015). Extrawelt's remix of "Mono No Aware / L'esprit de L'escalier" starts off very quiet, then weaves in accelerating techno beats and electro beats. Cologne born artist Thyladomid aka Charles Thiemann teams up with Jonas Mantey. They present a sensual low-key melodic remix of "Sirimiri (Hammersche Modularverschaltung)" that forgets about stunts focusing on a fine blend of sounds. For the last track, Mario Hammer has written a slightly different version of his album track "Misodoctakleidist" adding piano parts.
$8.99 UPC: 880319767319 ELECTRONIC
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EDANTICONF: The Three Crying Fairies 12" (TROLLDANS 005EP)
Gifted sound sculptor Edanticonf presents a tale of desire and tears in four parts. "Fairy 1" tells of a lake in the deep woods where a young princess called Tuvstarr once lost her gold heart and turned into a beautiful flower. "Fairy 2" tells of the princess, before she lost her precious necklace, riding like the wind through the forest on a grand elk. Vril steps in with a remix to transmit the sound of the noble elk's heart racing from both the pace and his devotion to Tuvstarr. "Fairy 3" ends Edanticonf's beautiful but melancholy tale with a glimmer of hope.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038311691 ELECTRONIC
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BELARISK: Moments in Shapeshifting LP (TYPE 130LP)
New England's Lee Tindall has been a mainstay of the noise/electronic scene for some time. Working as Zerfallt and Belarisk, and in a variety of groups (including Astronaut with Daniel Lopatin), Tindall has been perfecting what he calls "Hy-Fy mutant music" for a decade, working on the fringes of a sound that has slipped in-and-out of focus. Moments In Shapeshifting is Tindall's most fully-realized release to date, bringing together his interest in abrasive noise, abstract electronics and haunting ambience. It follows a long spell in a maze of his own confusion, navigating the labyrinth of corporate tech support, hell-to-reach, complete mental and physical exhaustion. The tracks came together from vivid dreams and nightmares during this time, as Tindall embraced the negativity of the New England mindset, crafting the songs as an escape or moment of clarity. Referencing '80s sci-fi and body horror, the album concerns itself with duality, betrayal and paranoia - many of the tracks have more than one title and some pivot mid-way through, shifting focus and transforming completely. As Tindall fixated on dreams, surrealist art and fiction, the nature of rural New England landscape gave him something tangible to reflect on, and the result is a beguiling collection of tracks that flow into each other without fixating on a certain genre or other. At times reminiscent of Tim Hecker's dense ambience and at others closer to M.E.S.H. or Oneohtrix Point Never, Moments In Shapeshifting offers an enticing distortion of reality - a cracked mirror for us to gaze into and obsess over. It might be the most human electronic record of the year. Mastered and cut by Matt Colton. Edition of 500.
$12.99 EAN: 5060165480852 ELECTRONIC
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VIDNA OBMANA: No Sacrifice LP (UMA 108LP)
Urashima presents a compilation from Belgian artist Dirk Serries's pseudonym, Vidna Obmana, titled No Sacrifice. Dirk Serries has been a significant name in the ambient scene for more than two decades, releasing over more than 50 solo albums and involved in numerous collaborations. But apart from his main ambient colleagues, Vidna Obmana originates from the industrial cassette network scene in early eighties, releasing several tapes on his own label and on other labels. No Sacrifice has tracks from the infamous tape released in 1985 on Zeal SS, No Sacrifice For Weakling, and a bonus track from the same period. One of the most violent and aggressive sonic assaults ever hear from this Belgian artist. Pressed on 140 gram vinyl. Comes in a deluxe silver silkscreen on black cardboard sleeve with a black label and black inner sleeve. Includes insert. Edition of 199.
$16.99 UPC: 769791962378 ELECTRONIC
A1. Perversity Of Pain
A2. Pleasure
A3. Slow Punishment Till Death
A4. Skull
A5. Murder-Power-Noise
A6. Red-Tape
B1. Welcome To Hell
B2. Captured In Blood
B3. Single Death
B4. Bleeding Bodies
B5. Unclean Mind
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TAINT: Strange Feeling, Shit Coming LP (UMA 109LP)
Urashima present a reissue of Taint's Strange Feeling, Shit Coming, originally released on tape in 1993. Taint, aka Keith Brewer under one of his many aliases, is known to be one of the most authoritative and pervert act in the power electronics scene. A kind of juiced-up, Taint creates a brutal stew of screaming high-end feedback, crushing distorted scrape and corrosive furious vocals, overlaid with sheets of white noise. Strange Feeling, Shit Coming was released on legendary Japanese tape label G.R.O.S.S. in 1993, showing Taint at his best - fucking brutal. Pressed on 140 gram vinyl. Comes in a deluxe silver silkscreen on black cardboard sleeve with a black label and black inner sleeve. Includes insert. Edition of 199.
$16.99 UPC: 769791962385 ELECTRONIC
A1. Strange Feeling (15:03)
A2. Shit Coming (8:28)
B1. Held Together With Scabs (17:14)
B2. Inflatable Slave Part 1 (Excerpt) (5:19)
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BIZARRE UPROAR: Likainen Ehtoollinen LP (UMA 110LP)
Urashima present a reissue of Bizarre Uproar's Likainen Ehtoollinen, originally released on tape in 2008. Bizarre Uproar is a colossal phenomenon in Finnish harsh noise scene. Throughout the years, this artist has gradually taken the Bizarre Uproar concept to more and more extreme level. Wrapped in darkness, tight as second skin - Suffocating (like) latex mask. Likainen Ehtoollinen, originally released on Filth & Violence in 2008, is the purification in filth and violence, cleansed in flesh and blood that are shit and piss, enlightenment in everlasting ejaculation. New extremes in sonic bizarre domination. Pressed on 140 gram vinyl. Comes in a deluxe silver silkscreen on black cardboard sleeve with a black label and black inner sleeve. Includes double face insert. Edition of 199.
$16.99 UPC: 769791962392 ELECTRONIC
A1. Mustat Saappaat
A2. Verta Ja Spermaa
A3. Blood Enema
B1. She-wolf
B2. Xenophobinen Ejakulaatio
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BOCO: Runnin' The Mardi Gras/Smile 7" (BC 003-7)
"Big Crown Records is proud to present the reissue of this uber rare underground cult classic 'Running The Mardi Gras' by Boco. Those lucky enough to find an original copy are paying upwards of $1000.00 for this truly unique psych rock / funk gem on 45. From the title to the sound to the cryptic lyrics 'Running the Mardi Gras' seems to confirm all the mystique that surrounds the southern Louisiana Bayous and Cajun culture."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ROCK
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LADY WRAY: Do It Again/In Love With You 7" (BC 009-7)
"Big Crown Records is proud to present 'Do It Again' the first single from Lady Wray's new album Queen Alone. The 45 and upcoming album is produced by Leon Michels and Thomas Brenneck. 'Do It Again' is a tune addressing the complexities of love. On one hand it's the story of a failed relationship, on the other hand it's the story of a revered intimacy. Ultimately finding Nicole willing to get back into it regardless of the consequences. The classic, drum heavy production, paired with Nicole Wray's powerhouse vocals will surely have sweet soul enthusiasts and beat makers stockpiling copies for years to come."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ROCK
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EL MICHELS AFFAIR & THE SHACKS: Strange Boy/No Surprise 7" (BC 028-7)
"El Michels Affair are back with a 45 of original material that features a new NYC band called The Shacks. The Shacks are made up of the enigmatic Shannon Wise, and studio wunderkind, Max Shrager. Their dreamy, voyeuristic sound was born in Michels' Queens, NY studio in 2015. And while they describe themselves as a rock band, don't expect the conventional kind. Side A 'Strange Boy', sounds like the Five keys met Neil Young and cut a record with Jane Birkin - but in English. A fuzzed out, heavy backing track with doo-wop background vocals create a peculiar, but perfect bed for Shannon's dead pan celebration of her 'Strange Boy', of whom she would gladly 'drink the kool aid from his cup'. Side B, 'No Surprise', is a perfect blend of El Michels Affair's hazy, cinematic soul and 60's pop ala Sonny and Cher."
$7.50 UPC: N/A ROCK
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BACAO RHYTHM & STEEL BAND: Jungle Fever/Tender Trap 7" (BC 030-7)
"With their debut album 55 taking the vinyl world by storm, we wanted to give fans another 7 inch they couldn't leave home without. Their cover of The Chakacha's classic, 'Jungle Fever' has been burning up dancefloors since it's first pressing on Plane Jane Records. BRSB puts the punch in the drums and the one drop in the arrangements, taking the original tune and updating it into something DJs and their audiences are going crazy for. 'Tender Trap', the flip side, starts out with a syncopated intro that will catch the ear of any hip hop fan for a number of reasons, then the tune turns into an all out funk burner, steel pans and guitars taking turns over the driving drums. Another BRSB sureshot."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ROCK
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WEATHER REPORT: Morning Lake DVD (BLN 1142607DVD)
"It goes without saying that Weather Report were one of the most influential jazz rock bands of the 70s and 80s. Formed by keyboard player Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, both participants in Miles Davis' groundbreaking Bitches Brew, this DVD comprises an exciting previously unreleased live performance, recorded in 1972." Region 0 DVD.
$7.50 EAN: 5083007603004 JAZZ
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SUN RA: Cosmos CD (IC 1020CD)
"Cosmos is one of Sun Ra's most coherent and even accessible recordings of the 1970s. The music is both avant-garde and accessible, one of the high points of the decade for Sun Ra."
$12.50 UPC: 077712710206 JAZZ
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SUN RA: Live At Montreux 2CD (IC 1039CD)
"Live At Montreux, a two-CD reissue that features Ra's Arkestra coming up with their own versions of both swing standards and futuristic originals."
$14.00 UPC: 077712710398 JAZZ
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VA: Heartworn Highways CD (LITA 146CD)
"CD in gatefold sleeve with two 30 page booklets with essay. Sometimes, a documentary maker is present at precisely the right moment to capture lightning in a bottle. It happened with essential punk doc The Decline of Western Civilization, it happened with Dylan's Don't Look Back and Chet Baker's Let's Get Lost, and it happened with 1976's Heartworn Highways. The iconic performance documentary saw filmmaker James Szalapski travel to Texas and Tennessee to capture the radical country artists reclaiming the genre via an appreciation for its heritage in folk and bluegrass and a rejection of the mainstream Nashville machine. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Young, David Allan Coe, Steve Earle and many others appeared on both screen and soundtrack, where musical highlights include Clark's brilliant 'Desperados Waiting For A Train', Young's stirring 'Alabama Highways' and Van Zandt's emotional 'Waiting Around To Die'. The hard living -- and hard partying -- lifestyles of outlaw country's figureheads are played out on screen as we visit Van Zandt's Austin trailer, see Coe play in Tennessee State Prison, join the gang in Nashville's notorious Wig Wam Tavern and witness a liquor-fuelled Christmas at Clark's house. No wonder the film's original tagline read: 'The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.' Outside of a couple festival screenings, the movie remained unreleased for five years after its completion, finally hitting screens in 1981 and finding a cult audience ever since."
$11.25 UPC: 826853014625 SOUNDTRACK
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VA: Heartworn Highways 2LP (LITA 146LP)
Double LP version. 20-page booklet with essay by Sam Sweet interviewing artists. "Sometimes, a documentary maker is present at precisely the right moment to capture lightning in a bottle. It happened with essential punk doc The Decline of Western Civilization, it happened with Dylan's Don't Look Back and Chet Baker's Let's Get Lost, and it happened with 1976's Heartworn Highways. The iconic performance documentary saw filmmaker James Szalapski travel to Texas and Tennessee to capture the radical country artists reclaiming the genre via an appreciation for its heritage in folk and bluegrass and a rejection of the mainstream Nashville machine. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Young, David Allan Coe, Steve Earle and many others appeared on both screen and soundtrack, where musical highlights include Clark's brilliant 'Desperados Waiting For A Train', Young's stirring 'Alabama Highways' and Van Zandt's emotional 'Waiting Around To Die'. The hard living -- and hard partying -- lifestyles of outlaw country's figureheads are played out on screen as we visit Van Zandt's Austin trailer, see Coe play in Tennessee State Prison, join the gang in Nashville's notorious Wig Wam Tavern and witness a liquor-fuelled Christmas at Clark's house. No wonder the film's original tagline read: 'The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.' Outside of a couple festival screenings, the movie remained unreleased for five years after its completion, finally hitting screens in 1981 and finding a cult audience ever since."
$21.50 UPC: 826853014618 SOUNDTRACK
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SCHULZE & PETE NAMLOOK, KLAUS: The Dark Side of the Moog Vol. 5-8 5CD BOX (MIG 1392CD)
"Complex re-release of the most remarkable and worldwide sought after series The Dark Side Of The Moog by German electronic pioneers Klaus Schulze and Pete Namlook (aka Peter Kuhlmann) in three slip lid boxsets, each with 5 CDs, incl. bonus material and new linernotes. The second box contains Vol. 5 to Vol. 8 and a bonus-CD with Klaus Schulze-tracks exclusively remixed by Pete Namlook. The relationship between Klaus and Pete and the exchange of ideas was unorthodox from the beginning of their co-operation, in that they rarely met personally. The most remarkable contacts they had were outside of their studios, for instance their concert of April 1999 at the Jazz Festival in Hamburg, which was released as an edited version on Dark Side Of The Moog, Vol.8- the interplay and chemistry between them is clearly evident. The influence Namlook had on Klaus's music in the middle of the nineties should not be taken lightly, because although Klaus dearly loved those early-analogue elements from his own music, they had become, to an extent, lost. It was Pete who fortified him to go back to the analogue charm of his early albums and it was Pete who supported him in the modification of his analogue instruments, leading finally to the epoch-making Schulze album from 1996 - Are You Sequenced?. And so a legendary series of recordings was born. Dark Side Of The Moog grew more or less unplanned to a sprawling, stately-sized series of eleven volumes recorded between 1994 and 2008, only ending with the early, tragic death of Pete on November 8th 2012."
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AGITATION FREE: Malesch LP (MIG 731LP)
2016 repress. "A vinyl re-release of the debut-album by legendary krautrock avant garde band Agitation Free, starring Lutz 'Lüül' Graf-Ulbrich on guitar, who late became part of Ash Ra with Manuel Goettsching." Authorized, official remaster (same as the 2008 version on Reviisted/SPV), with printed inner sleeve and liner notes.
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AGITATION FREE: 2nd LP (MIG 741LP)
2016 repress. "When the band Agitation Free came together in 1967 as a result of the merging of two Berlin rock groups, one of the most interesting groups in a dawning independent German music scene was created. With their improvisations between rock, jazz and new music, Agitation Free - soon relegated to the not so flattering category of 'krautrock' - made musical forays into areas that few of their fellow German musicians had ever penetrated."
$13.00 UPC: 885513007414 ROCK
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DEAD MOON: Trash and Burn LP (MRP 058LP)
2016 repress. "One of their harder to find and more perfect records. An absolute monster of a rocker. Killer high energy songs. Once again Dead Moon deliver a record of all hits with no misses. Pure as can be. Lovingly remastered by Timothy Stollenwerk."
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VA: Wake Up You Vol. 1: The Rise & Fall Of Nigerian Rock Music (1972-1977) 2LP (NA 5142LP)
"The Western world was in the throes of peace, love and flower power as Nigeria descended into Civil War in 1967. The rock scene that developed during the following three years of bloodshed and destruction would come to heal the country, propagate the world-wide ideal of the Modern Nigerian, and propel Fela Kuti to stardom after the conflict ended in 1970. Wake Up You! tells the story of this time, pays homage to these now-forgotten musicians and their struggle, and brings to light the funk and psychedelic fury they created as they wrested free of the ravages of the late 1960s and created thrilling, original Nigerian rock music throughout the 1970s. This 'standard' 2LP set follows the now-OOP Record Store Day edition. It comes with a download card with full audio and a 104 page digital booklet (as a .pdf) filled with never-seen photos and detailed liner notes by Nigerian musicologist and researcher Uchenna Ikonne (Who Is William Onyeabor?; Brand New Wayo: Nigerian Boogie and Disco, etc.), with all tracks fully licensed from the bands themselves."
$18.00 UPC: 659457514259 WORLD
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J DILLA: The Diary Instrumentals LP (PJ 009LP)
"PayJay Productions, Inc. was the company James Dewitt 'J Dilla' Yancey founded in 2001 to house his production company and his publishing company. The Estate of James Yancey has revived PayJay as a functioning imprint, and announced the release of J Dilla's long lost vocal album, The Diary. The tracks come straight from multi-track masters found on 2-inch tape shortly after Dilla's passing in 2006. Many were mixed by Dilla himself. Those that weren't have been mixed by engineer Dave Cooley, who worked extensively with Dilla during his years in Los Angeles. Using Dilla's original demo mixes as his guide, Cooley attempted to finalize Dilla's vision for these tracks, while keeping all of the elements that Dilla had in place in his original demos present. The Diary is now available as an instrumental release, featuring production by the likes of Madlib, Pete Rock, Nottz, House Shoes, Karriem Riggins and others."
$18.00 UPC: 706091800917 HIPHOP
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CLOUD ONE: Atmosphere Strut (New Disco Version - Remix - 1979) 12" (LP 4646EP)
"Originally released in 1975, 'Atmosphere Strut' became an instant underground hit, cementing what was to become the signature sound for Patrick Adams -- or as many have referred to him since ? 'the master of the masterpiece.' This futuristic and ethereal disco cut released on Peter Brown's P&P label quickly became championed by Club DJ's throughout the Northeast after legendary radio personality Frankie Crocker broke the record on the New York Airwaves. Although Patrick Adams has had a string of hits in his career, 'Atmosphere Strut' remains a cult Classic for Disco aficionados. A mixture of modern sounds via the minimoog to an urban vibe at the time when parties happened in the streets of Harlem and parks in the Bronx. Add Sylvia Striplin's melodic chorus and you have yourself the perfect Disco Song. This Extended Disco-Mix from 1979 (On Queen Constance) retains all the qualities that made 'Atmosphere Strut' a classic, but optimizises it for the Club. More percussions and an up-tempo beat to make you fly away from the streets and straight into the Disco."
$10.75 UPC: 706091116919 ELECTRONIC
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MACLEAN, STEVE: Ordinary Objects And Other Distractions CD (RER SM7)
"In this episode, a number of short recordings of household objects and curious instruments become the core thematic material for a range of exquisitely conceived and realised pieces in which the recordings are shaped, stretched, tuned, combined and otherwise manipulated before being folded into a variety of musical structures with additional elements or parts added. Much use is made of rhythms derived from gravity - that is, dropping and bouncing - embedded into microtonal, poly-rhythmic and deeply engaging structures. Steve has been a hard sell in some ways, like Jon Rose, Biota and Bob Drake. But we think that, in the end, quality will out."
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IRON CLAW: Iron Claw 2LP (ROCK 049LP)
2016 repress. "Early '70s Scottish underground heavy rock recordings from this group who were stomping around the UK with the likes of Black Sabbath, Hackensack, Pink Fairies, Juicy Lucy and others from the time, but never released a proper album. Their name was taken from the first line in King Crimson's song '21st Century Schizoid Man.' In the beginning, Iron Claw probably became the world's first Black Sabbath tribute band, as they incorporated the entire first Black Sabbath LP and single into their set. As they went on, their live sets included many originals as well as covers such as 'War Pigs,' 'Fairies Wear Boots,' 'Wicked World,' 'Green Manalishi' and 'Lady Whisky.' This collection of sixteen original studio recordings documents their existence from 1970 thru 1974 and was re-mastered for vinyl by Tony Reed and includes lyrics, liner notes and photos. Housed in heavy gatefold cover with a 12" x 12" insert and an 11" x 17" poster inside. Will appeal to those into heavy psych, hard rock, downer rock and proto-metal sounds from bands like Jerusalem, Necromandus, May Blitz, Hard Stuff, Budgie, Hackensack, Ancient Grease, Incredible Hog, and Leaf Hound."
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INTERKOSMOS: Hypnotizer CD (ST 1605CD)
"Sprawling space sounds tell stories of far galaxies - the music fuses single instruments into each other and the sound gets a swirly acid madness... This is psychedelic music without being bound to certain stylistic directions: What matters is the flow. A wonderful soundtrack for a journey to the far out vastnesses of the inner cosmos. Interkosmos were founded in 2008 by Sula Bassana (Electric Moon, Zone Six, Krautzone) on bass, Pablo Carneval (formerly Electric Moon, The Blowing Lewinsky) on drums und Sergio Ceballos (RIP KC) on guitar."
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GIOBIA: Magnifier LP (STL 1509LP)
"Giobia celebrate an intense neo-psychedelic-rock, who is deeply inspired by the sound of the late sixties. Next to Guitars, Bass, Drums and Organ they use Sitar, Bouzuki, vintage Keyboards and Effects to create a colourful and swirling sound. Their vocals are often in the background to produce a more far out atmosphere. All that filled with love and passion for their music. A very tasty album and a true highlight. The new album Magnifier is ready to suck you into a lysergic vortex of exotic mantras and Sabbathian rituals. The sound of the new album is heavier and darker than the past records, but always unique, and at some moments will reveal the intimate bond that we've always had with the '70s Italian progressive. Giobia has been one of the most influential psychedelic bands in Italy over the last years. Seduced by the lysergic side of the '60s, by exotic mantras and the evocative power of space-rock, Giobiais a band from Milano, Italy with many facets and one only faith, that is to turn every encounter with sound into a psychedelic experience. Giobia - comes from an ancient pre-Christian festivity celebrated in Northern Italy when a big straw puppet resembling a witch is burnt as a propitiatory ritual towards the forces of nature. All Song written, arranged & performed by Giobia."
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SUICIDE: Suicide LP (SV 109LP)
"Suicide's landmark self-titled LP was originally released in 1977, seven years after the group's initial conception as part of the performance art scene on the Lower East Side. It is hard to overstate the importance of the seven tracks on Suicide, which paved the way for punk, industrial, hip hop, noise and beyond. "Ghost Rider" accelerates with brutal anguish and desire for everything rock 'n' roll. Martin Rev's utterly singular "instrument" pounds out a synthetic soundscape, while Alan Vega's oversaturated vocals obsess over motorcycle getaways. "Rocket U.S.A." distills the duo's dynamic power down to a ghostly pulse, while the psycho-drama of "Frankie Teardrop" (Bruce Springsteen's all-time favorite song) delves even further into cinematic storytelling and, at the same time, clears the room at the end of the night. Superior Viaduct is honored to present Suicide - restored from the original mixes, fully sanctioned by the band and with liner notes by Thurston Moore. If there can be a quintessential New York band, it is without a doubt Suicide."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006093 ROCK
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FALL, THE: Live At The Witch Trials LP (SV 111LP)
"The first full-length album of The Fall, Live At The Witch Trials, is not actually a live album. Emerging out of a two-day studio session at Camden Sound in North West London during a sickly December of 1978, Witch Trials amounts to the sinister foundation of the band's diverse sound. Every song explores drastically different styles and wild terrain, leaving much to decipher over its eleven tracks. "Frightened" has magnetic attraction / repulsion that shifts between Martin Bramah's skeletal guitar, Yvonne Pawlett's plastic keyboards and the lurching rhythm section of Marc Riley and Karl Burns. Mark E. Smith's mesmerizing bark and eerie lyrics warp the cosmic context with each repeated non-chorus. "Rebellious Jukebox" takes yet another turn and showcases the band's more melodic leanings. One gets the sense that The Fall are in a time-travel hallucination (from 19th century witch trials to a scathing critique of the late-70s punk scene) where the band's snot-nosed scrabble afflicts the shape of pop to come. As Smith dictates, "We are The Fall, northern white crap that talks back." Superior Viaduct's edition is the first time that Live At The Witch Trials has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1979. Liner notes by Brian Turner."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006116 ROCK
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FALL, THE: Dragnet LP (SV 112LP)
"Dragnet is arguably The Fall's best-known album. With the departure of Martin Bramah after Live At The Witch Trials, the band underwent yet another lineup shift in late 1979. Marc Riley switched to guitar and Steve Hanley joined on bass; the latter's signature basslines would become a major part of The Fall for the next two decades. Opening track "Psykick Dancehall" strikes like an elusive, working-class anthem with its bouncy tempo changes and Mark E. Smith's unfiltered vocals raining down on the dance-floor. "Dice Man" takes its direction from disheveled beats, stuttering lyrics and asymmetrical phrasing. Somehow Dragnet manages to be even more lo-fi than The Fall's debut, yet reveals a cohesive sound and fierce songs that would further build the band's cult following. Superior Viaduct's edition is the first time that Dragnet has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1979. Liner notes by Brian Turner."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006123 ROCK
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ROSE, JACK: Kensington Blues CD (VHF 092CD)
2016 repress. "Fourth full-length from Jack, an inspired mix of styles and sounds that brings his in-person mastery down to LP/CD scale. Kensington Blues is Jack's most diverse outing by far, with straight ragtime, heavy 12-string, and that sweet, sweet Weissenborn lap guitar all checking in. Honed during endless touring in 2004, the repertoire here is delivered with maximum authority in a series of first-take performances recorded in early 2005. 'Cathedral et Chartres' and 'Calais to Dover' are dense, brooding 12 string numbers, recalling the key tracks on 2004's Raag Manifestos CD. 'Calais' features a sequence of right hand picking furious enough to evoke a dream state ala Charlemagne Palestine's Strumming Music. 'Rappahanock River Rag' and 'Flirtin' With the Undertaker' are pure syncopated ragtime, while 'Kensington Blues' offers an almost regal take on the intersection of Anglo and American trad. The epic 'Now That I'm A Man Full Grown' was the signature piece of many of 2004's live shows, a display of mind-boggling slide invention that straddles the line of east and west ala 'Yaman Blues' from the Opium Musick LP. In something of a surprise inclusion, Jack's take on Fahey's 'Sunflower River Blues' (long a staple of Pelt and J.R. gigs but never included on a record) is subtle and expressive, with a wonderful rise and fall that perfectly accentuates Fahey's beautiful melody."
$10.75 UPC: 783881009224 ROCK
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TIN MAN, JOZEF K & WINTER SON: Acid Test 11 12" (ASD 028EP)
On Acid Test 11, Tin Man, AKA Johannes Auvinen, arrives on a seamless pairing with Manchester production duo Jozef K and Winter's Son. On the title track, Tin Man's acrobatic 303 no longer has to do the melodic heavy lifting - the Mancunians provide a sturdy yet plaintive piano base that allows a duet of acid lines to cut through the heady atmosphere. Erika toughens things up considerably with her "Fates Unknown" remix, stripping things back to a creepy, jacking core. "Pendle By Night" underlines the trio's propensity for widescreen heft with an epic, emotional tone.
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STILLS & MANASSAS, STEPHEN: Bananafish Gardens, NY LP (AC 8008LP)
Following the summer 1970 split of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Stephen Stills quickly formed Manassas with former Byrd and Flying Burrito Brother, Chris Hillman, as well as guitarist Al Perkins, fiddler Byron Berline, keyboardist Paul Harris, singer and percussionist Joe Lala, bassist Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuels, and drummer Dallas Taylor. Playing a potent blend of blues, folk, country, Latin, and rock, they were an instant success. This superb set at the Bananafish Garden in Brooklyn on April 16, 1973, took place shortly before the release of their second album, Down the Road, in May of that year, and features material from both of their LPs, as well as material by Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, and CSNY. The complete WBCN-FM broadcast is presented here in digitally remastered sound with background notes and images.
$16.39 EAN: 5292317800823 ROCK
A1. Carry On
A2. Know You Gotta Run
A3. Word Game
A4. Do You Remember the Americans?
A5. So You Want to Be a Rock'n'Roll Star
B1. Go Back Home
B2. Pensamiento
B3. 49 Reasons
B4. For What It's Worth
B5. Find the Cost of Freedom
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VA: Amy Becker Remixed 12" (ABRMX 001EP)
Amy Becker recruits Logos, DVA, YGG and Deamonds for Amy Becker Remixed. Logos turns the Apple original "De Siegalizer" into a dancefloor weapon. YGG add their trademark fiery and catchy bars to Sir Spyro's "Side By Side". DVA takes Kamixlo's "Mata Lo" for a ride, creating a soul-shattering hit. Deamonds reworks "Hot In Dis MF" from DJ Haus staying true to his lo-fi production style.
$10.39 EAN: 5055300389732 ELECTRONIC
01. Apple - De Siegalizer (Logos Remix)
02. Sir Spyro - Side By Side (YGG Remix)
03. Kamixlo - Mata Lo (DVA Hi:Emotions Remix)
04. DJ Haus - Hot in Dis MF (Deamonds Remix)
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VA: Stiff Little Spinners Vol. 7 12" (AL 244EP)
Stiff Little Spinners Vol. 7 delivers solid techno. Trummerschlunk & Ivan Capriles's "Frau Böse" is an anthem against the compassion-lacking bureaucracy with which Europe cultivates its inhuman immigration/deportation policies. Kalipo a.k.a. Jakob Häglsperger presents "Dyson". Kalipo is a down-to-earth producer and a passionate techno machinist. Joney & Gimmix's "Can I Haz Guestlist?" is electronic music with an attitude. Rampue's "Adagio for Phoenicopterus" shows that he knows that birds can never resist a beautiful melody in adagio. Krink's "Ascent Krink" is hard and void of embellishment. Hassan Abou Alam's "Fragile Things". Hassan is known for playing dreamy, melodic down-tempo live sets.
$9.79 EAN: 4250137205915 ELECTRONIC
A1. Trummerschlunk & Ivan Capriles - Frau Böse (Abgelehnt, leider voll)
A2. Kalipo - Dyson
A3. Joney & Gimmix - Can I Haz Guestlist?
B1. Rampue - Adagio for Phoenicopterus
B2. Krink - Ascent
B3. Hassan Abou Alam - Fragile Things
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CASSY: Back 12" (AUS 1699EP)
"Back" is the first single from Cassy's debut album, Donna. Co-produced by her "soul brother ", King Britt. Comes complete with remixes from ItaloJohnson & Mr Top Hat & Art Alfie.
$9.79 EAN: 4012957169903 ELECTRONIC
A1. Back
A2. Back (ItaloJohnson remix)
B1. Back (Mr Top Hat & Art Alfie's Karlovak remix)
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DARK HORSES, THE: Tunnel At The End Of The Light LP (BANG 099LP)
Bang! Records present the vinyl version of Tunnel At The End Of The Light by The Dark Horses. As usual in this project, lead songwriter Tex Perkins dives into the most intimate side of his music and sounds, covering melancholic passages and acoustic dark ballads full of emotion and intensity. The Dark Horses include, Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, Butcher Shop, The Ape), Charlie Owen (Beasts of Bourbon, New Christs), Joel Silbersher (Hoss, God), Gus Agars (The Ape), Steve Hadley (Tex Perkins and the Band of Gold) and Australian soundtrack writer Murray Paterson. Another magnificent piece of music for you to share with nobody.
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CHROME CRANKS, THE: Diabolical Boogie 3LP (BANG 105LP)
Bang! Records present a triple album from the The Chrome Cranks. This triple trifold vinyl is a brutal compilation of rare & unreleased material by the New York City monsters of swamp noise during the '90s. Comes with magnificent artwork and includes liner notes by the band and previously unseen photography. This is an ultimate collection of one of the most intense and awesome bands to come from New York during the '90s, including more than thirty tracks with covers of Television, T-Rex, Pere Ubu, MC5, AC/DC and more. Totally necessary material for all fans worldwide. 150 gram vinyl. Edition of 500.
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FU MANCHU: We Must Obey LP (BEAT 061LP)
Beat Generation present a reissue of Fu Manchu's 10th studio album, We Must Obey, originally released in 2007. Fu Manchu were formed in California in 1987. Their debut was a 7" flexi disc released by the mighty San Francisco´s label Slap A Ham, a total gem in their gender. Their sound was based in their '70s heroes as Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult and so on but also in their contemporary bands as Black Flag, Descendents and Flippers. We Must Obey is an album where the band came back to their roots with a wall of heavy guitars sound and with monumental songs as "Land of Giants" or the final track "Sensei vs. Sensei". This release helped the band to enter the stoner throne together with Queens of the Stone Age or Hermano, two headline bands at the moment, into the hard stoner rock scene. Features a cover of "Moving In Stereo" written by The Cars. 180 gram vinyl. Edition of 500.
$14.99 EAN: 8435008884963 ROCK
A1. We Must Obey
A2. Knew It All Belong
A3. Let Me Out
A4. Hung Out To Dry
A5. Shake It Loose
A6. Land Of Giants
B1. Between The Lines
B2. Lesson
B3. Moving In Stereo (Written by The Cars)
B4. Didn´t Really Try
B5. Sensei vs. Sensei
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FU MANCHU: Signs Of Infinite Power LP (BEAT 062LP)
Beat Generation present a reissue of Fu Manchu's 12th studio album, Signs Of Infinite Power, originally released in 2009. Black Sabbath and Valley Of Death worshippers, Fu Manchu, originally released Signs Of Infinite Power on the Liquor and Poker Music label. Expect more patented Sabbath-punkish riffs, some long monumental songs and some fast and urgent tracks that are like a punch in your face. Fat, hard, stoner rock. 180 gram vinyl. Edition of 500.
$14.99 EAN: 8435008884970 ROCK
A1. Bionic Astronautics
A2. Steel. Beast. Defeated
A3. Against The Ground
A4. Webfoot Witch Hat
A5. El Busta
B1. Sings Of Infinite Power
B2. Eyes X 10
B3. Gargantuan March
B4. Tale It Away
B5. One Step Too Far
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FITZPATRICK, LESTER: Chi House EP 12" (BEC 5156512)
Lester Fitzpatrick has been representing Chi-town with a passion for music producing tracks for over 25 years now. His greatest influences have been Farley Jack Master Funk, Larry Heard, Mike Dunn, Joey Beltram, Adam Beyer, Robert Armani, Jamie Principle, Derrick May, Green Velvet, Drew Sky, Paul Johnson, Cari Lekebusch, Steve Stoll, Mike Dearborn and Speedy J. Lester Fitzpatrick's sound can be described as a combination of techno and house with distinct elements of jacking, sci-fi, disco, acid infused grooves that keep the dancefloor locked in and bangin'.
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2030: Timeworm 12" (BLACKCROW 006EP)
2030, aka Nico Campanella presents Timeworm, with remixes from Luke Hess and Deep'a & Biri. The EP's original tracks are lushly-produced classic Detroit-influenced excursions with cascading ambient textures and string melodies. "In Aeternum" could easily be mistaken for a lost early '90s classic, while the title track also draws on a similarly timeless quality. Luke Hess's "In Aeturnum" remix is a dancefloor workout that retains a softer edge. Deep'a & Biri offer two of their own interpretations of the title track, pulling the track across the dub techno galaxy with their trademark dexterity. Artwork by Israeli artist Avraham Guy Barchil.
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A1. In Aeternum
A2. In Aeternum (Luke Hess Remix)
B1. Timeworm
B2. Timeworm (Deep'a & Biri Interpretation 1)
B3. Timeworm (Deep'a & Biri Interpretation 2)
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VA: Hail Be You Sovereigns, Lief And Dear 2CD (CSR 178CD)
2012 release. Cold Spring Records presents the fourth release in their folk series, Hail Be You Sovereigns, Lief And Dear. This release features 30 tracks from the cream of current dark British folk music. The three other releases in the series are John Barleycorn Reborn (CSR 084CD, 2007), We Bring You A King With A Head Of Gold (CSR 100CD, 2010) and John Barleycorn Reborn: Rebirth (CSR 150CD, 2011) John Barleycorn, a character in British folk songs, is king of the fields, gloriously robed in green and crowned with sheaves of golden wheat. He reigns all summer long, but is cut down and deposed at harvest-time, only to be reborn and reinstated the following year. He relies on no arid theory to justify his rule, but only his endless generosity to his subjects. The King is dead - long live the King. Features: The Hare And The Moon, The Elder Tree, Foxpockets, Venereum Arvum, Mary Jane, Andrew King, Earthling Society, David Kidman, The Rowan Amber Mill, Steve Tyler, Andy Clarke, Xenis Emputae Travelling Band, Sixpenny Wayke, Heed The Thunder, Galley Beggar, Hills Have Riffs, A Tiding Of Magpies, Thornland, Colossloth, Beneath The Oak, David Whitwell, David Kidman, Tim Graham, Woodwose, The Transmutations, Finglebone. Nathaniel Robin Mann and Lost Harbours.
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1.01. The Hare And The Moon - The Willows
1.02. The Elder Tree - The Lonely Willow
1.03. Foxpockets - Twelve Sisters
1.04. Venereum Arvum - CWMD - A Diamond In My Eye
1.05. Mary Jane - Wherever She Goes
1.06. Andrew King - Of The Subterranean Inhabitants
1.07. Earthling Society - The Great Return
1.08. David Kidman - The Green Man
1.09. The Rowan Amber Mill - On Ridgeway Fields
1.10. Steve Tyler & Andy Clarke - My Lady's Coach
1.11. Xenis Emputae Travelling Band - Elicona II
1.12. Sixpenny Wayke - Under England's Sky
1.13. Heed The Thunder - Easter Tree
1.14. Galley Beggar - Sun God
1.15. Hills Have Riffs - Drugged Shepherd
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2.01. A Tiding Of Magpies - Coleman Grey
2.02. Earthling Society - An Elf-Knight's Lament
2.03. Thornland - Ancient Trees And Fractured Spines
2.04. Foxpockets - Widow's Walk
2.05. Colossloth - BDFDS
2.06. Beneath The Oak - White Raven, Black Dove
2.07. David Whitwell - When My Blues Retire
2.08. David Kidman - Summon Up The Sun
2.09. Sol-De-Muerte - Sentinel
2.10. Tim Graham - Hanging Ivy
2.11. Woodwose - Frenetique
2.12. The Transmutations - The Bramble Briar
2.13. Finglebone - Flouse Hole Sun
2.14. Nathaniel Robin Mann - Moonshiners
2.15. Lost Harbours - Hymns & Ghosts Pt 2
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RE.YOU: They Vibed 12" (CONNECTED 007EP)
They Vibed is the second release for Re.You on Connected. "They Vibed", featuring Lazarusman, is a machine-like groove with driving pistons and staggering drum stabs rising with the introduction of shakers and bass synth pulse - easy riding and freeform. "Try To Sleep" is an energetic, springy groove that feels like an early summer day with hypnotic, spiral movements in synthesis and female cinematic whispers and shimmering hi-hats and a very 808'esque feel to the groove. The vinyl version of "They Vibed" strips down the original, providing a minimal, drone landscape.
$8.39 UPC: 880319770012 ELECTRONIC
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COMELADE & ARMAND MIRALLES, PASCAL: Carre Noir Sur Fond Noir 7" (COUGOUYOU 001EP)
Pascal Comelade and Armand "Frigico" Miralles (member of Heratius) recorded the four tracks on Carré Noir Sur Fond Noir as a duo in 1980. Three test pressings were made, but the EP was never released - until now. French-Catalan musician Pascal Comelade, born June 30, 1955 in Montpellier, began making strange cover songs of rock and easy listening standards with such instruments as the singing saw, toy piano etc. He later developed an un-confoundable style, co-operated with artists like Robert Wyatt or Faust, and even counts with a follower band in Japan, the Pascals.
$6.99 EAN: 4015698007251 ROCK
A1. Carré 1
A2. Carré 2
B1. Fond 1
B2. Fond 2
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COMELADE, PASCAL: Wings On Rocks 7" (COUGOUYOU 002EP)
Pascal Comelade's Wings On Rocks EP includes three tracks: an extract of the soundtrack for Bob Wilson's ballet Wings On Rocks (1999) featuring Richard Pinhas on guitar, a previously unreleased track from 2009 and a new version of "The Nothing Twist", recorded with The Liminanas, featuring Xarim Aresté on guitar. French-Catalan musician Pascal Comelade, born in 1955, began making strange cover songs of rock and easy listening standards with such instruments as singing saw, toy piano etc. He later developed an un-confoundable style, co-operated with artists like Robert Wyatt or Faust, and even counts with the Japanese band, the Pascals.
$6.99 EAN: 4015698007268 ROCK
A1. Wings On Rocks
B1. Despintura (A) Fonica
B2. The Nothing Twist
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BLONDES, JAMES CAMPBELL & I.U.D.: Wade Guyton Kunsthalle Zurich 4LP (CH 001LP)
On August 31, 2013, for the opening of Wade Guyton's exhibition at Kunsthalle Zürich, Blondes, James Campbell and I.U.D. each performed in front of one Guyton's expansive canvases. This 4 LP vinyl record acts as a catalog for the four gallery exhibition with a double gatefold that unfolds to present a model of the installation. Each record contains one performance from the night, and corresponds directly to the painting in front of which the performance took place. Filled with organic growth and decay, Blondes find ways of creating a sonic environment that feels removed from the artificial perfection of computers. In this performance they've reacted to the room of the Kunsthalle, reinterpreting the tracks from their celebrated album Swisher (2013), restraining the percussion to make room for washes of reverb and textured melody. James Campbell's performance explores the resonance of the space. Filtered amplifiers concentrate pools of room tones that pulse under minimal percussion. By processing his drums and sequenced oscillators through delay feedback he produces a skittering phase interference moiré. Sparse and entrancing, Campbell's drumming obliterates into powerful drone. I.U.D. are Lizzi Bougatsos and Sadie Laska, who drum up a fierce sound over lots of fractured noise, primal percussion and abstract vocals while Spencer Sweeney accompanies on guitar and drums. Their Kunsthalle performance was a welcome blast of pungent discord. Previous releases on Social Registry include the Dead Womb 7" (2007) and The Proper Sex (2009). I.U.D. has been described by Prefix Magazine as "a welcome blast of pungent discord driven by a lurid sexuality that feels both filthy and funny."
$42.60 EAN: 4260038314470 ELECTRONIC
A1. Blank Mirrored (no music)
B1. Blank Mirrored (no music)
C1. Blondes
D1. Blondes
E1. James Campbell
F1. Blank Mirrored (no music)
G1. I.U.D.
H1. Blank Mirrored (no music)
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LATYSHEV, IVAN: To My Youth EP 12" (DES 132EP)
Ivan Latyshev drops To My Youth EP on Dessous Recordings. To My Youth EP sees the young Russian bring his distinctive brand of deep, groove-heavy house to another level. The title track shows a deep affiliation for classic house vibes, mixed with some jazzy flourishes and swung grooves. "Can't Go Away" goes a shade deeper still, bringing layers of delay and reverb to the track that help shape a true slow burner. "Old Ages" also highlights Ivan's love of jazz rhythms and sounds, building from a live drum break into a rolling deep house monster.
$9.79 EAN: 4250382432401 ELECTRONIC
A1. To My Youth
B1. Can't Go Away
B2. Old Ages
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CONTAINER: Vegetation EP 12" (DIAG 030EP)
North American noise techno juggernaut, Ren Schofield, a.k.a. Container, delivers Vegetation EP with a loony, snaggle-toothed grin. Vegetation extracts five fanged floor tools that make few concessions to notions of "progress" or "refinement" in his process. The metallic, skidding patterns of "Vegetation" get in your skin before thwacking about with gleeful abandon to the gush curdled acid tones and salty, spattered drum machines of "Soak". "Funnel" is the EP's strangest, canniest creation - stepping with a militant wonk; "Radiator" consolidates suspension-testing electro with lacquer-bubbling noise; and "Insulation" wrests grimacing gremlins from a battered array of non-standard, possibly-illegal hardware.
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TIGERSKIN & GRAMBOW: Looking for Mushrooms EP 12" (DIRT 098EP)
Looking for Mushrooms comes from a collaboration between Tigerskin and gifted jazz pianist and composer Grambow. The title track features Das Eb and builds intensity with Tigerskin's steady percussive instrumentation and Grambow's gritty synth growls. "Tsukiji" is a playful deep house groover. Balmy tuned percussion and shaken highs roll along under the light hearted piano cruise along this tropical endeavor. "Octocat" is a tougher Italo disco tainted workout, tightly programmed live and analog percussive elements with wailing keys lick over a tenacious grunting bass. "Red Fox" glides and glistens via delicate piano, plucky percussive riffs, bright strings and woodwinds.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038310427 ELECTRONIC
A1. Looking for Mushrooms (feat. Das Eb)
A2. Tsukiji
B1. Octocat
B2. Red Fox
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JAZZFINGER: Beachy Head/Moroccan Car Park (D. Harwood Remix) 7" (DIST 023EP)
Eschewing the routine trappings of "tunes" and "melodies" in favor of drone and a strong cinematic sensibility, Jazzfinger bring their own unique brand of visual and aural exorcism. They start noisily. They incessantly build layers of white noise onto of layers of unwieldy dissonance. They recreate an auditory Armageddon with amps. They end noisily. They also unleashed 600 live crickets onto the audience at a gig once. They have dozens and dozens of LPs, tapes, CDRs and lathe cuts out on a multitude of DIY labels. This 7 inch features a remix by D. Harwood.
$14.99 UPC: 881314400393 ELECTRONIC
A1. Beachy Head
B1. Moroccan Car Park (Remix by D. Harwood)
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VA: Sky Girl 2CD (EFFICIENT 002CD)
Sky Girl is a mysteriously unshakeable companion, a deeply melancholic and sentimental journey through folk-pop, new wave and art music micro presses that span 1961-1991. It's a DIY collection of different genres, from different countries across different decades, that are all bound by the same longing sentiment. A concept compilation! A seemingly disparate suite of selections of forgotten fables by more or less never-knowns, Sky Girl forms a beautifully coherent and utterly sublime whole deftly compiled by French collectors DJ Sundae and Julien Dechery. From Scott Seskind's adolescent musical road movie to Karen Marks' icy Oz-wave, the charming DIY storytelling of Italian-American go-getter Joe Tossini and the ethereal slow dance themes of Parisian artists Nini Raviolette and Hugo Weris, Sky Girl resonates on a wide spectrum historically, geographically and stylistically. It unites in a singular, longing, almost intangible ambience. If the names sound wholly unfamiliar that doesn't matter, the nature of the compositions swiftly nurtures an intimacy with these lonely, poignant, openhearted wanderers. Most were available in a very limited capacity at the time of their release, some were never really released at all - Gary Davenport declined to release "Sarra" after he split with the girl for whom the track is named - years later a friend convinced Davenport to allow him to put 100 copies online to sell and DJ Sundae was quick enough to snare one. Beyond their scarcity, these tracks are bound together by a certain raw beauty that's achievable when music is made and no one is listening. Sky Girl comprises of fifteen officially licensed songs, a two year international scavenger hunt through long-folded home label operations, the depths of internet forums and traceless acetates. Both compilers are well trained record sleuths - DJ Sundae's labels Hollie and Idle Press have reissued Arthur Russell affiliate Nirosta Steel and DIY relic Pitch, while Julien Dechery previously compiled Fire Star, a retrospective on Tamil film composer Ilaiyaraaja, for Bombay Connection. Released by popular NTS show "Noise In My Head" offshoot Efficient Space, Sky Girl is enriched with artwork from Perks and Mini mutant Misha Hollenbach and appropriately elegant sleeve notes courtesy of Ivan Smagghe. Includes digital download. Also features: Linda Smith, Bruce Langhorne, The Seraphims, Some of My Best Friends Are Canadians, The Rising Storm, Warfield Spillers, Joyce Heath, Angel, Nora Guthrie and Once.
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EDDIE C: On The Shore CD (EF 016CD)
"Hopefully they do not fit into too many sub-genre categories," says Canadian producer and DJ Edward Currelly, aka Eddie C about On The Shore. On The Shore is a compelling musical trip of drifting repetition in rhythm and melody. Recorded entirely in his studio on the shore of the Panke River, Eddie confesses: "Berlin has been so crazy... I have mixed feelings sometimes. The emotions I've had here are like none I've ever had to deal with before. I've had many sleepless nights. I suppose the music is a mix of feelings and inspiration from life here." The story arc of his sample-laden album oscillates between sweet sadness and warming blissfulness. There are strings that can evoke tears, synth lines that may generate dreams and guitars that are able to introduce levitation. But C's life as a traveling DJ has also had a great effect on his art. "I've always written music and always been DJ'ing. They both came around the same time when I was very young. But I've never quite connected the two. I've always thought that they were very different avenues of expression. All the travelling in the last while has been a beautiful experience and so very inspiring and exhausting. One thing I really wish I had more of is routine. Something that many people wish to escape." For a listener it makes no difference where the emotional subtext is originated. Eddie did not dismiss what he has always enjoyed: arranging a mix of instruments, synths, samples and drum machines, that cuts deep into your soul. Each track is an intimate meditation. Sometimes it grooves in the down-tempo fields, sometimes cosmic disco calls the tune and house is around too, but all is propelled by pulsing keys, pitch bends and crashing drum loops. The routine Eddie talks about must be somewhat a part of his life as his usage of samples, his rhythmical accuracy and his sense for small but extra touching melody particles are not just coming from one spontaneous surge of emotion. He also enjoyed the company of his Norwegian buddy Rune Lindbaek on "Auf Der Ufer" - a sublime synth-laden spacey tune. On The Shore is a playful album full of contrasting, deeply atmospheric stages, that range from swinging and propulsive to blissed-out and bittersweet sensibilities.
$12.99 UPC: 880319778421 ELECTRONIC
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EDDIE C: On The Shore 2LP (EF 074LP)
Double LP version.
$17.79 UPC: 880319778537 ELECTRONIC
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EDDIE C: On The Shore (Limited Edition) 2LP +7" (EF 074LTD-LP)
Double LP version. Includes limited 7".
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TOMS DUE: Urania 12" (ETB 030EP)
Toms Due are back with two bangers "Urania", "Caliope" and two remixes - one from Nikita Zabelin and the second from Micol Danieli. On the A side sit the two original tracks. "Urania" is composed of a powerful techno groove on a simple but strong chord. "Calliope" has heavy rhythm with a happy techno synth melody. Nikita Zabellin shows his minimal approach - pure analog sounds with a bit of darkness. Mico Danieli´s chose to use a never ending rhythm that won´t ever leave you alone, a very elaborate arrangement.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313855 ELECTRONIC
A1. Urania
A2. Calliope
B1. Urania (Nikita Zabelin Remix)
B2. Urania (Micol Danieli Remix)
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SEARCH, JEROEN: Figure SPC Z 2x12" (FIGSPC Z)
Figure SPC arrives at the alphabet's last letter with Figure SPC Z and therefore the end of what has been a most prosperous run-time and success story. Already accountable for its first release A (2009), Jeroen Search has proven essential to the sublabel's course with his many cornerstone contributions. This final, special extended release grants him the ample scope to tell the closing chapter in all proper detail. Spread across two fully packed 12 inches, the Dutch veteran producer wastes no time but lets his ever evolving array of machines do the talking. They speak in many tones - be it snappy or propelling, vivid or restrained, stomping or intricate - yet they all retain Search's consistently singular voice. Each of the nine tracks were composed as a live take, with elements being reduced to the utmost minimum but they always carry the kinetic energy onto the next bar. Figure SPC Z not only bears witness to an artist's impressive ability to reliably distill the pure essence of a groove, it is also the grand conclusion to an esteemed series that has become a staple in many DJ's bags, brought forth plenty of future classics and left its unmistakable mark on techno. Crafty, refined and irresistibly moving, this record is sure to be stirring up dancers around the globe.
$18.99 EAN: 4260038313916 ELECTRONIC
A1. Not Just For The Young
A2. Metta
A3. Upekkha
B1. Tensile Force
B2. Compressive Strength
C1. Karuna
C2. Fighting My Own Demons
D1. Basic Language
D2. Mudita
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CHMMR: Media Vision EP 12" (FP 054EP)
Chmmr, aka Even Brenden, is back with Media Vision. "Understand" and "User" are more direct, the first more percussive straight up to the floor the latter more piano driven and with a playful '90s pop edge, but yet again both sport Even's distinct feel for warm sound, on-point grooves and ear-catching hook-lines. "Media Vision" is a 12 minute, slow-burning, syncopated killer of almost Metro Area-esque proportions.
$9.79 UPC: 827170616660 ELECTRONIC
A1. Understand
A2. User
B1. Media Vision
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SOLOMON & JONNY ROCK, LUKE: Frangpian To L.A. EP 12" (FBR 043EP)
Luke Solomon & Jonny Rock present Frangpian To L.A., backed with a remix from DJ Fett Birger & Jayda G. "Luca Frangpian" stomps with a funky bass lick, incessant cowbell wrapped up in guitar licks and idle piano keys. The "Dub Mix" lets the synths get all "freaky deaky" on yo ass. "Groovin To L.A." features an understated vocal hook, filtering around vintage disco tropes of horns and sweeping strings. On "Groovin To L.A.", DJ Fett Birger & Jayda G provide a gentle melodic rendition, the distorted yet supple percussive beats propping up summer vibes.
$9.79 EAN: 4012957304304 ELECTRONIC
A1. Luca Frangpian (Original Mix)
A2. Luca Frangpian (Dub Mix)
B1. Groovin To L.A. (Original Mix)
B2. Groovin To L.A. (DJ Fett Birger & Jayda G's Cascadia Mix)
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SIAM/RED AXES: Tel Aviv Downtown 12" (GARZEN 002EP)
Siam, one of Israel's pioneer new-wave bands from the '80s, get a steamy Red Axes rework for their underground killer "Tel Aviv Downtown". A remaster of their anthem "In The Realm Of" is on the B-side.
$10.39 UPC: 880319769719 ELECTRONIC
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JOHNSON, BRETT: Sing With Me 12" (GIANT 006EP)
"Sing With Me" - is in the same vein of the Mannheim house sound made popular by artists like Nick Curly and Christian Burkhardt. Brett's offers a deep but driving track centered around an African boy singing, chopping the sample up to create a choir of ethereal voices. As the track progresses with some dramatic synth tweaks & sweeps. "Speaking Japanese" - The core inspiration for this track is based on a sample from a song by M.A.N.D.Y.. It is eight minutes of over driven 909s, rolling bass lines and a pad so thick you need a fork to eat it.
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A1. Sing With Me
B1. Speaking Japanese
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VA: Rough Imaginary CD (HOMEN 085CD)
Home Normal present this collective work with artists who have inspired the label since their earliest days, spent wandering record stores in Tokyo, to the present, as rough-and-ready supporters of new and imaginative artists. Rough Imaginary features tracks from ISAN, Paco Sala, R Elizabeth and A New Line (Related). It's a summation of everything Home Normal have tried to do since 2009, as well as a playful dance into the future.
$10.99 EAN: 5060179703688 ELECTRONIC
01. A New Line (Related) - A Finger But No Pulse To Put It On
02. ISAN - Channel 10 Live Dub
03. R Elizabeth - One With Two
04. Paco Sala - TWG Recovery
05. R Elizabeth - I Am Confessing
06. A New Line (Related) - Lip Lifted
07. Paco Sala - Gifts Of The Bloom (Live)
08. ISAN - CASS3
09. A New Line (Related) - Ten Good Summers In Me
10. R Elizabeth - Rough Imaginary
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ASUNA: Tide Ripples CD (HOMEN 086CD)
Asuna's Tide Ripples is a completely different beast than anything else on Home Normal. In collaboration with the beautiful vocals of Rima Kato, Tide Ripples is melodic and shows a playful use of guitar with minimal effects. It is a very direct album, retaining a tender purity which doesn't happen often given the recent output of over-produced records. This is probably the purest and most accessible, soulful album Home Normal have ever had the fortune of releasing.
$10.99 EAN: 5060179703701 ROCK
01. Her Fringe, Ferris Wheel, Ruins Of Twisted Yarn
02. Midnight Snow, Street Lights, Window Of Empty Building
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CRAMPS, THE: Keystone Club Palo Alto, CA 1979 LP (INTR 005LP)
Interference presents the entire KFAT-FM broadcast of this legendary early performance by The Cramps live at Keystone's Palo Alto from February 1979. This performance captures them in their grizzly, diabolical prime and before the release of their debut Songs The Lord Taught Us (1980). The Cramps quickly became one of America's finest subculture manifestations, bred from the madness of '50s and '60s B-movie trash at the turn of punk, Lux Interior and his motley crew of proto-gothic punks shred the walls of Keystone's Palo Alto with a toxic stew of sexed up rock 'n' roll. They were an exotic cabaret of B-movie histrionics and debonair, pursuing lurid and sexual gratification. Lux Interior personified, and externalized what lurked behind the snarl of every rockabilly hero and even in death, wears it well. In Elvis' strut, in James Dean's wince, somewhere in the back of Little Richard's throat were the Cramps - drooling all over your face and walking away with your soul. Professionally remastered. Includes background liners and rare archival photos. 180 gram colored vinyl. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$16.39 EAN: 5296127000527 ROCK
A1. The Way I Walk
A2. Everybody's Moving
A3. Domino
A4. Rocket In My Pocket
B1. Human Fly
B2. Rockin' Bones
B3. Teenage Werewolf
B4. Sunglasses After Dark
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CRAMPS, THE: Teenage Werewolf... Live LP (INTR 013LP)
The Cramps live at New York's Club 57 on August 18th, 1979. These larger than life figures graced the stage of New York's legendary Club 57, standing on the brink of a wider stage, namely the world. The Cramps quickly became one of America's finest subculture manifestations, bred from the madness of '50s and '60s B-movie trash at the turn of punk, Lux Interior and his motley crew of proto-gothic punks tear off heads with a slew of Dick Dale and Sonics salutes amidst sordid contortions. Above all, The Cramps were a live band, a cabaret of B-movie histrionics and debonair, pursuing a lurid sexual gratification. Lux Interior in particular, personified, and externalized what lurked behind the snarl of every rockabilly hero. Interference presents the entire WPIX-FM broadcast of a legendary early performance by The Cramps at New York's Club 57 in the Irving Plaza from August 18th, 1979. Captured in their ultimate prime and before the release of their debut Songs The Lord Taught Us (1980). Professionally remastered. Includes background liners and superb rare archival photos. Hand-numbered and pressed on green, 180 gram vinyl.
$16.39 EAN: 5296127001326 ROCK
A1. Mystery Plane
A2. Domino
A3. Twist & Shout
A4. Weekend On Mars
A5. Voodoo Idol
A6. Zombie Dance
B1. Rockin' Bones
B2. Human Fly
B3. Garbageman
B4. Teenage Werewolf
B5. Sunglasses After Dark
B6. T.V. Set
B7. Encore - The Way I Walk
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CRANT, CARY: Get Dancin' 12" (KKS 006EP)
Founded in 2013, Kalakuta Soul Records has been delivering quality releases keeping quite a bunch of dancefloors busy all over the world. For their sixth release, the Bochum based label has managed to put its hands on three soulful jams that will shake the hell out of any encrusted hip. Cary Crant has put three marvelous tracks together delivering a heavy stomper on the A-side while dedicating the B-side to all the dancing souls that love to get lost in a huge amount of love leaving the speakers in every single minute of its two tracks.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313886 ELECTRONIC
A1. Get Dancin'
B1. Give It Up
B2. Xpresso
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BOORA AND MR. ROBBERHOOD: Soviet Aesthetics Vol.1 LP (KU 028LP)
Boora and Mr. Robberhood present Soviet Aesthetics Vol.1. The title derived from the idea of conveying the Soviet art form on vinyl, using only soviet samples and synthesizers to present the new Russian-style, "Golden Era" '90s-influenced, instrumental hip hop. The initial cover concept was slightly different to how it materialized, quite plain and simple; with the traditional Soviet white and black color scheme and a cover photo taken by Volodya Kurashev, a Soviet sculptor at the exhibition for Eugene Vucetic. The back cover is a picture of the duo "cooking up heat" in the kitchen. The opening track features Maxiskratch.
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YOGISOUL: By Nights LP (KU 030LP)
Yogisoul presents his debut album By Nights. Yogisoul is one of three producers in the Mutual Intentions crew which includes Ivan Ave, Fredfades, Charlotte Dos Santos, Sun Raw and others. He is originally from a small town outside Oslo, Norway. Vinyl samples, dusty Rhodes, thick-layered basslines and unquantized crispy drums are essential to Yogi's sound. Yogi was educated as an audio engineer at the University of Wolverhampton, hence the emphasis on quality of sound in his production. By Nights is a 14 track album that features Ivan Ave, MoRuf, Awon, LumiHD, Dialate, Kristoffer Eikrem, DeAndre Grover and more. The cover art is a photo taken of a dusk-time basketball hoop, using a design by Dirty Hans.
$20.99 EAN: 5055300390370 ELECTRONIC
01. Late Night Intro (1:20)
02. City Nights (3:40)
03. House of the Jazz (0:56)
04. Here & Now (3:40)
05. Intentions (2:59)
06. Shureshots (2:34)
07. Walk With Me (2:37)
08. Bikeride (Late Night Stance) (1:16)
09. Kodak Gold (3:47)
10. Lighter (3:10)
11. Raw Delivery (3:15)
12. Drift (1:19)
13. Play Your Cards Right (3:13)
14. Nocturnal (1:40)
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AMBIVALENT: Speicher 92 12" (KOM EX092EP)
Ambivalent is the moniker of DJ and producer Kevin McHugh. Ambivalent releases have found their way to classic dance imprints such as Ovum or Cocoon Recordings. He joins the Speicher ranks for Speicher 92. "WHYOU" is a rather muscular affair, boasting potent Moog riffs and a hungry TR 909. The flip side hosts a vigorous, hypnotic remix from Kompakt head, Michael Mayer, a personal hero of McHugh's. Double headliner wax, with only the wheat and none of the chaff.
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DREEMS: Charcoals EP 12" (HHMM 100EP)
Dreems presents Charcoals EP featuring remix work from Finger Prince and Statue. "Heating Up The Voyetra" is an alternative method to cooking up some music. Started off as a small impromptu jam in another backyard on another continent with Montrealer Clarian during one of those formidable cold Canadian evenings. Dreems throws on his Finger Prince apron alongside Francis Xavier for a deeper, heavier version of the title track. And Australian percussion enthusiast Statue reconstructs the "Voyetra" from a slo-mo acid cooker to a peak-time griller.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313275 ELECTRONIC
A1. Heating Up The Voyetra (feat. Clarian)
A2. Charcoals
B1. Heating Up The Voyetra (feat. Clarian) (Statue Reconstruction)
B2. Charcoals (The Finger Prince "Webber" Version)
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MOLECULE: 60° 43' Nord (Deluxe Edition) 2CD (BEC 5156476)
Mille Feuilles present a deluxe edition of Molecule's album, 60° 43' Nord. Some associate the sounds of waves to heat and relaxation. Others visualize the sea as a wide playground from which they can pick up the echoes to turn them into a deep sound. For 60° 43' Nord, Molecule decided to record the wild voices of the Atlantic Ocean aboard a 90 meters long fishing boat. The result is made of powerful and danceable techno beats ("8 ZL 40"), tracks that will take you directly to the Atlantic's depths ("Abysses"), and harmonious moments of time off ("Le Jardin" or Soleil Bleu"). 60° 43' Nord is captivating and flows. Features the full album on CD 1 and a live version on CD 2. Comes in digi-sleeve, with a 16-page booklet.
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MOLECULE: 60° 43' Nord (Deluxe Edition) 2LP+CD (BEC 5156477)
Deluxe edition. Double translucent LP version. Gatefold sleeve. Includes CD.
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REICH, STEVE: Berkeley University Museum - November 7, 1970 (Red Vinyl) LP (OI 001C-LP)
Replaces the now-deleted black vinyl version. A live performance of four early works by Steve Reich: "Four Organs," "My Name Is," "Piano Phase," and "Phase Patterns." This 1970 performance marked an important moment in San Francisco Bay Area new music history with the triumphant return to the East Bay by Reich, who studied at Mills College with Luciano Berio and performed the 1964 world premiere of Terry Riley's seminal In C at the San Francisco Tape Music Center. The resonant acoustics of the University of California at Berkeley Museum's concrete interior were especially appropriate for "Four Organs", with its long additive sustained chords over a maraca pulse. Transparent red vinyl.180-gram LP. Limited edition of 500.
$18.39 UPC: 889397650018 CLASSICAL
A1. Four Organs
A2. My Name Is
A3. Piano Phase Part One
B1. Piano Phase Part Two
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LACY WITH DON CHERRY, STEVE: Evidence LP (OI 010LP)
Soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy continued his early exploration of Thelonious Monk's compositions on Evidence, originally released in 1961. Lacy worked extensively with Monk, absorbing the pianist's intricate music and adding his individualist soprano saxophone mark to it. On this release, he employs the equally impressive Don Cherry on trumpet, who was playing with the Ornette Coleman quartet at the time, drummer Billy Higgins, who played with both Coleman and Monk, and bassist Carl Brown. Cherry proved capable of playing outside the jagged lines he formulated with Coleman, being just as complimentary and exciting in Monk's arena with Lacy. Out of the six tracks, four are Monk's compositions while the remaining are lesser known Duke Ellington numbers: "The Mystery Song" and "Something to Live For" (co-written with Billy Strayhorn). Edition of 500.
$18.39 UPC: 889397610104 JAZZ
01. The Mystery Song
02. Evidence
03. Let's Cool One
04. San Francisco Holiday
05. Something To Live For
06. Who Knows
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BALDELLI, DANIELE: Cosmic Temple Chapter 4 12" (MGCT 004EP)
Cosmic Temple Chapter 4: An ingredient that cannot be missed in Daniele Baldelli's Cosmic project is Afro-beat. "Joka Joka" is sung by Congolese Bale Mondonga. "Vhanessa" is a magical flight in search of distant galaxies, a tribal electro joints game - a kind of rubik's cube. The Kraftwerk-ian "Archetipo" leaves us waiting for the next Chapter.
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DAPAYK & PADBERG: Sink This Ship 12" (MFP 081EP)
On "Sink This Ship", Padberg unfolds her matured voice, which shows more confidence than on previous records. Dapayk skillfully puts her voice in a common scenery, where the straight beats are long over and where is space for extravagances and inventiveness. Robot Koch and Bebetta remix the track, ensuring suitability for the dance floor. Robot Koch skillfully disassembles. building on the emotional base of Padberg's vocal part and Dapayk's warm bass line. On the flip side, the slight melancholy of the original track gives way for a typical Bebetta tech-house beat that flows in a dreamy, yet simply irresistible manner.
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A1. Sink This Ship
A2. Sink This Ship (Robot Koch Remix)
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NO. ARTISTS: No. II CD (NOINC 002CD)
No., founded by Atom TM and Material Object in 2014, celebrate their second birthday in style with No. II. No. II is a collage, a readymade, an assemblage, a synthesis, in short: a spectrum (or "mix") of elements refracted through the prism of the label's output between May 1st, 2015 to May 1st, 2016. Over the 79 minutes, the "mix" traverses a wild landscape of material. A dose here from the lysergic adventures in the concrete jungle of No. Inc.'s G@ng5ta (NO 911CD), a stroll there over the bubbly terrain of Material Object + Ishq's Invisible Light (NO 910CD), the air punctuated by the haunted soundscapes of former member of Severed Heads, Garry Bradbury with Yakovlevian Torque (NO 305CD). Slather on top of that a caustic beat from Raw C + Pharmakustik's Anamorph Specimens (NO 304CD) and then under-grid it all with the morbidly obese frequencies of Atom TM's Texturen series and you have yourself some kind of interdimensional feast. So, welcome to our second birthday party. The cake is burnt, the balloon animals are deformed into impossible and terrifying shapes, the CIA have spiked the punch and you're the clown. Are you invited? No.
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VA: Basket Full of Dragons: A Tribute to Robbie Basho Vol II CD (OR 001CD)
Robbie Basho's guitar playing was first brought to light in 1965, when John Fahey released Basho's debut The Seal of the Blue Lotus (1965) on his own Takoma Records. Basho was armed with a unique and powerful singing voice, his 6 & 12 string guitar and a collection of special guitar tunings that he created (even originating the "Esoteric Doctrine of Color and Mood'' - a chart denoting a color and mood for each of his special tunings). After three decades of recordings and touring and a prodigious output, Basho went largely unnoticed. In 1986, his voice was forever silenced by a tragic accident. Basho's music displays an intense passion for different cultures from around the world - heavily influenced by the Japanese (his self-chosen last name inspired by the Japanese poet Matsuo Basho), Persian, Classical Indian, and a culture much closer to home: Native Americans. Basket Full of Dragons is a collection of both original compositions and new interpretations of Basho's songs, and is the second volume to pay tribute to Basho, following We Are All One, In The Sun (IMPREC 295CD, 2010). Both volumes are curated and produced by musician Buck Curran and feature an international lineup of artists. As with the first tribute, this volume includes a contribution by German guitarist Steffen Basho Junghans. Junghans maintains the Robbie Basho online archives, a vital resource for all things Basho. California-based guitarist Richard Osborn (a former student of Robbie Basho) contributes a gorgeous original composition. Rich has dedicated his life to exploring and composing raga based guitar music and evokes the pure spirit of his teacher. Glenn Jones is featured, a leading proponent in the world today of the American primitive tradition. Basket Full of Dragons also features: guitarist Chuck Johnson, Buck Curran joined by Italian singer Adele H, Syrian oud player Tammam Saeed and percussionist April Centrone, Italian guitarist Paolo Laboule Novellino, a duet by Henry Kaiser and Michael Gulezian, Israeli composer Yair Yona, Twelve Hides with Ben Tweddell, Mike Tamburo, the collaboration of Mariano Rodriguez, Karina Vismara and Jonah Schwartz and singer Eva Sheppard joined by her father Jesse Sheppard on 12-string guitar. The past volume, We Are All One, received great press: Acoustic Guitar Magazine placed it amongst its "Best Albums of 2010", Pitchfork gave it a rating of 7.8, Guitar Player Magazine named it an "Editors Top Pick" and Mojo Magazine rewarded it four stars.
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SABATINI, DINO: Concentrica 12" (OUTIS 002EP)
Dino Sabatini's Concentrica, draws on the material from Omonimo (OUTIS 001CD/LP) and features a set of remixes. "Sometimes Back" from Howie B, unwinds slowly and undulates gracefully, luring the listener into a dense thicket of sound foliage. "If" augments the original's ambience with rolling toms and translucent curtains of harmonic string-like sounds. "The Unexpected" from ASC is rich with color and a feeling of curiosity. "And it All Ends Here" finds Salis and Sabatini is a dramatic fade-in of music box and environmental ambience giving way to dramatic string arrangements, quick piano stabs and time-reversed ephemera.
$10.39 EAN: 4260038313121 ELECTRONIC
A1. Sometimes Back (Touched by Howie B)
A2. If (feat. Antonello Salis)
B1. The Unexpected (ASC's Grey Area Remix)
B2. And it All Ends Here (Salis & Sabatini Variation)
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DUDLEY STRANGEWAYS: Crack The Whip 12" (OVM 269EP)
Dudley Strangeways presents Crack The Whip, constructed for one sole purpose, melting minds in the darkest of rooms. "Keep It Clean" is twistedly simple; a rump-busting roll in the drum department and paranormal pad leave space for a precision tuned tone that warps with the gravitas of a life support machine. Sinewy, cold and deliciously disconcerting. Breaking into an early '90s warehouse, "Transition" whisks us on an acid trip with flurries of jack and a lean lead line that slithers through the ever-mutating drums and occasional FX hailstorms. Devilishly futuristic and tailored for those deep, long blends.
$9.79 UPC: 678414002691 ELECTRONIC
A1. Keep It Clean
B1. Transition
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VA: Ende Vom Lied - East German Underground Sound 1979 - 1990 CD (PL 067CD)
Ende Vom Lied is a genre-spanning collection of punk, post-punk and avant-garde bands from the former East Germany, chronicling the work of free spirits pitted against government restraints and implied genre limitations. The underground scene in the German Democratic Republic was a hydra, a noisy mix of musicians, poets, painters, photographers, filmmakers, punks and freaks. In the immediate aftermath of the primal scream that was punk, music often bred with poetry or painting in short-lived liaisons or enduring collaborations to produce a new generation of bastard genres. With the lines blurring between forms, a search for new shapes began. In the German Democratic Republic, this search constituted a tightrope walk, a dance for expression between subculture and a dictatorship. In German, Ende Vom Lied literally translates to "The end of the song", but is more commonly understood as a saying roughly meaning "The upshot", "The end of the story" or simply "The end". Ende Vom Lied features: Ornament & Verbrechen, Grabnoct, L'Attentat, Der Schwarze Kanal, 3tot, Der Demokratische Konsum, T42, Happy Straps, Planlos, Sendeschluß, Zwitschermaschine, Aufruhr Zur Liebe, Andreas Auslauf, Rosa Extra, AG Geige, The Local Moon, Fett, Herbst In Peking, Magdalene Keibel Combo, BAADER, Klick & Aus, Der Expander Des Fortschritts and Pffft....
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LANDSKY, MARTIN: Ekko Traxx Vol. 2 12" (PFR 175EP)
Martin Landsky presents an exquisitely realized three-tracker, Ekko Traxx Vol. 2. "Echo My Head" is the perfect example - driving, focused and funky, yet with a subtle undercurrent that keeps you slightly out of your comfort zone and locked in to the groove. "Weird Night" contains a spooky, discordant synth that raises the tension before giving way to a hard driving rhythm track. "That Organ" has a similar aesthetic, chunky rhythms and bass pulses for the floor, and synth stabs and melodic hooks that keep the track in constant forward motion.
$9.79 EAN: 4250382432616 ELECTRONIC
A1. Echo In My Head
B1. Weird Night
B2. That Organ
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VA: Power Plant 5 Years 12" (PPR 006EP)
This summer of 2016 marks the celebration of five years for Power Plant Records. In 2016, artists who released on Power Plant include Circo Loco residents Acid Mondays, the super-talented Jesper Ryom, Knutsson/Berg with "Acid Nord" and Justin Massei, who presents "Diss Ya". And then of course there's label head, La Fleur, who offers up the soulful "Caged" exclusively to the Power Plant 5 Years compilation as a reminder of her developing melodic yet underground sound. Limited vinyl edition comes with exclusive cover with cut out logo on inside out paper sleeve with matte disco sleeve inside.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313381 ELECTRONIC
A1. Acid Mondays - 4SCAN
A2. La Fleur - Caged
B1. Knutsson/Berg - Acid Nord
B2. Justin Massei - Diss Ya
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BELL TOWERS: I'm Coming Up 12" (PP 016EP)
You can adapt to styles - Or you make styles adapt to you. This "question créative" is answered within the process of making. Public Possession offers a new Bell Towers selection with I'm Coming Up. Shout outs to the French touch: Music wouldn't be the same without you! If you have a voice why not use it? Big Ben: "There can only be one Bell Towers!" - "Home Work - Work Home". Features a remix from Kris Baha.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313787 ELECTRONIC
A1. I'm Coming Up
B1. Always Down For You
B2. Always Down For You (Kris Baha Remix)
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VA: Various Artists II 12" (RARE 004EP)
RA+RE, pronounced "rare" is a Paris based female only record label. The name of the label, RA+RE Records, describes precisely what it aims to represent: rare, underground, unique and meaningful music. RA+RE Records is excited to present its fourth release, the second Various Artists EP. The record is signed by the first RA+RE Records artist: Eveline Fink, Julie Marghilano, Valeria Croft and Stefny. This EP reflects the real soul of RA+RE, very feminine, groovy and powerful all at the same time. Perfect for clubs with hard kick drums and the deep layers.
$9.79 EAN: 4260038313572 ELECTRONIC
A1. Eveline Fink - La Petite
A2. Julie Marghilano - Time Pusher (feat. Aimee)
B1. Valeria Croft - Painkiller
B2. Stefny - Wonky Tonky
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IDEA FIRE COMPANY: Lost At Sea LP (R 013LP)
2015 release. Recital presents Idea Fire Company's Lost at Sea. Lost At Sea imagines the Idea Fire Company as a bar band on a small cruise ship. There are approximately 40 passengers aboard. Around 2/3 of them are in the lounge for the nightly Idea Fire Company performance. Most of them seem more interested in drink than in music. The ship has become lost and seems to be endlessly circling, Well stocked with booze and food, etc., the ship continues on. Idea Fire Company, armed with only a piano, trumpet, radio and synth provide the nightly entertainment. Lost At Sea is certainly the sister of the also piano-heavy The Music From The Impossible Salon (2011), but Lost At Sea has an air of weary optimism replacing the bleak sadness of Impossible Salon. For almost thirty years, Idea Fire Company has carved their own path, or dug their own hole, depending on your view, through the ever-changing world of underground music - Still violently committed to the avant-garde and to new forms of beauty, still romantic, still idealistic. In the old days, this sort of commitment was better appreciated. As a number of people have said over the years, every Idea Fire Company records sound different, but they all sound like Idea Fire Company. Includes a 4″ x 6″ postcard and download code. Edition of 400.
$12.39 UPC: 769791962651 ROCK
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MCCANN, SEAN: Pacifics CD/BOOK (R 014BK)
Sean McCann presents his first book, Pacifics. An excerpt from the book: "Always the hours of dawn his cream pastes its lettuce Black: The bedding circles sauces in day-board singes picked just-fine. Light Glides, carved fresh its hues reliving a hampered gloomy due, to soft-lit love slowing the support of overcast of whispering ivory absences and rose fat. In small-town exits, her regret set his ill-health. Lead was Noble with her sapping fan of ear, with my own winter a cedarwood you face, Lapping on grapes. Pearling raining on houses speaking pearl and wine and nightly Is Sophie and trickling anyway, Exerts the rain and cloth very before acting. Cream-like impressions among her much raining, Enters seaweed capping off suns, hooked a Well Recital of consumption. Either coppery, red to the raining jet of wildly left ribbons. This green our cloth of led towards the bricks. All possible in that detuning globe- flash gone lover's fading a dead different, flowering petal-blue. Spheres Pouring-pouring from owners in An over potion the oven very-slow. West cellars; or farm-lit Pouring coppery, moaning far ribbons flapping anyone soy The lobsters mist but rose in keeps on gushing her urn. Fortunately, night cordially implies, a true Silver of sapphire too green and red and but who's swimming - and fishing. A singeing into You pearling green, coffee-tongued richness by the shore out Never befell ripping too that chewy, argued water. a fallacy bitter of their History the favorite is obscurity, a pointy take are to white the bouquet, ever in texture but the fruity, gaps wording a crock you sapphire doesn't orchestra ever the snow by growing minutes I ribbon coppers oven and now retire on the cliff anyway, pedestal been it the paaare their call hard sapphire cut or spend smoker his petaling Pacific" 65 pages. 6″ x 9″. Each book includes a uniquely printed sheet-poem and an hour long CDr of supplemental music.
$8.39 UPC: 769791962668 EXPERIMENTAL
01. Pacifics (60:50)
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MINARELLI, ENZO: Romanzi Nelle I CD/DVD/BOOK (R 016CD)
Romanzi Nelle I is a stunning new work by Italian sound poet and artist Enzo Minarelli (b.1951). Romanzi Nelle I takes inspiration from the sacred work of Abraham Abulafia (1240-1291), the Jewish mystic and father of linguistic permutation. This edition fully documents the piece, containing audio, video, and literary content. It is rare to get to examine a composition so closely, and I have found to it be an important exercise. Enzo's years of work as a performer and curator come to shine here, and the rainbow of human range is examined - the transposition of meditation, massaging the depth of euphorias, and flipping the coin to paint the curls of despair. A fascinating experience delivered to those who are interested in sound and concrete poetry. Excerpts from book: The Prototype of Permutation: "It is not his life [Abulafia], however challenging it may have been, to have attracted me, but his very original theory of permutational study applied to nouns. If we consider permutation as a creative act, immediately it comes to mind the poetry of Brion Gysin who in 1960 does exploit it in operational terms, although it must be added that his way of permutation was the direct result of programming a computer made by an English student, Ian Sommerville, escaped from Oxford University to take refuge at the Beat Hotel in Paris, where he met Gysin. The same observation must be made for the experience called Tape Mark I (1961) and Tape Mark II (1963), by Nanni Balestrini, where the hardware makes the linguistic choice, or Tag-Surfusion (1996), by Jacques Donguy. They are, in essence, the same kind of texts, acutely called by Max Bense, 'stochastic', as the machine decides for the author. Abulafia, on the other hand, draws his series of permutation, studying the language from its inside, it is the prototype of permutation, the first motionless motor, and without tricks or deceptions, he sets up manually, only with the help of pen and paper, the whole universe of permutation, organizing a constant, linguistic change through a relentless swirl of terminology. Not necessarily, he begins from codified words, but often he takes fragments, syllables, groups of arbitrary monemes that he himself develops and twists exponentially, applying mathematical rules. The declared aim of his exercises is the divine ecstasy." The Primitive Simplicity Of Vocorality: "Romanzi Nelle I is an untranslatable title because it consists of the Italian anagram of my name and surname, in perfect Abulafia style, in its non-sense it means a lot. If it is possible to pursue the writing of the book of the books as Mallarmé was dreaming, moreover I believe I can point at the sound of the sounds, the word of the words, that is the primitive simplicity of vocorality, the big bang of the linguistic explosion, the first sonic imprint. For word, it is not to be understood the comprehensible term, but the arbitrary union of nouns after an eruption, the clinamen, the random fall of syllabic fragments because 'we have to let the letters the chance of continuing to be read [heard], despite the existence of the words' according to a great insight of Rabbi Yosef Razin." Edition of 200. Includes: Hardbound, 71 page, full color book - CD of the 2015 rendition of Minarelli's "Romanzi Nelle I" - DVD holding the original 2013 performance.
$26.99 UPC: 769791962675 EXPERIMENTAL
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SCHMID, ERIC: A Channel, Dedicated To Michael CD (R 018CD)
"In 2013, I was living in California working as programmer and would talk to 'our friend Eric [Schmid]' on the phone every few days - he's always liked talking on the phone and I liked it then because I could take breaks from work and it was also nice to talk with our friend who was living in New York. He left a year and a half before I did just after the beginning of our final semester at school. He'd returned to the city to finish school shortly after I left to go to work. From August 2014 to October 2015 we were both living in New York. On one of our phone calls he talked about an idea for art production that involved recording all his phone calls. At the time a lot of his calls would come directly after he had emailed a poem to me because he wanted feedback. I think that this CD comprised of all of the voicemails found on his phone dating from the years 2010-2015 is a response to that idea. 'We have a calling to redeem weakness in the moment and to treat this indeterminate material as the solution to psychic stabilization,' he once said. Recently when I played him some recordings I had been working on he reminded me that I had expressed discomfort at his proposal to record all of his phone calls, so he did not do it. I know that his poems had altered the way that I corresponded with him through email and text and the nature of communication over the phone seemed in that sense less productive. The voicemails that are found on a phone are the result of an undirected editing process over time and the production of an album from them is the result of an automatic export process - a found form. I like to think about the voicemails in relation to our friend's bag sculptures and poems. What is the bag? We say: a vessel, something of the kind that holds something else within it. He reminds me that in this context it may be fruitful to make reference to Dieter Roth's Flat Waste, the various vagaries of life, self-portraiture, and auto-biography." -- Michael Pollard, 2016. Edition of 200 copies. Glass mastered CD, housed in jewel-case with four-panel insert.
$9.79 UPC: 769791962682 EXPERIMENTAL
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FONTANA, GIOVANNI: Epigenetic Poetry LP (R 020LP)
"Epigenetic Poetry is an anthology documenting the sound works by the Italian sound poet Giovanni Fontana (b. 1946). These pieces, dating from 1968 to 2014, are scarcely available; culled from cassette magazines and art-book compendiums, along with two unreleased recordings. Fontana has been a pioneer of Italian visual poetry, sound poetry, and experimental theater since the mid-1960s. Together with peer Adriano Spatola, Giovanni worked on the publication Tam Tam (founded in 1972). He also rode in the same wagon as Arrigo Lora-Totino, splicing, pasting, and folding the compass of Italy's intermedia. In one light, Fontana's voice erects a brutal and guttural effigy of man, primitive and hermetic. Yet, stepping to the side, one can see the thin strands of support bolstering such combustibles. As chested-strings of a piano, Fontana strikes firmly across the resonating spread of discovery and acceptance. In addition to voice; jaw-harp, guitar, whistle, piano, and harpsichord are featured in these recordings, though the musical elements are secondary to the voice. Mouth, throat and even nose ('Poema a naso' features a microphone inserted in the nostril) take the stage-light. The interconnection between Giovanni's visual and audio artwork is significant. Words twist and dissolve; blotted with ink, soaring across an empty score. This album acts as a frame for these 14 pieces, which can be seen as they are heard, spilling from speakers as letters meeting paper." -- Sean McCann. June 2016. Edition of 315. Includes 16-page 9"x9" pamphlet with three critical essays, score excerpts, artwork, and program notes written by Fontana. Includes download code.
$13.79 UPC: 769791962699 EXPERIMENTAL
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MIJO: Proximo Berlin 12" (SANFUENTE 013EP)
Mijo, aka La Royale, is one half of Moon Runner. It's been a busy couple of years for Mijo. Countless remixes, productions, tours as well as taking care of his record labels, Disque Discos and Electrique Music. Title track "Próximo Berlín", has become one of the head tracks of the new Latin American techno sound, one that Mijo helped define with his side projects Moon Runner and La Royale. "Próximo Berlín" has a very impressive remix from Rex The Dog, who delivers a stunning, seven-minute long, techno rollercoaster. "Cheaptron" and "Circulate" bring simplicity and magnetism that shakes bodies insistently.
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ROCH, ERNAN: La Onda Pesada LP (SHAD 141LP)
2014 release. Shadoks Music presents the first official vinyl reissue of Ernan Roch's La Onda Pesada (1971). Almost nothing was known about this mysterious record until Enrique Rivas managed to make contact with Ernan Roch. Ernan Roch's album was recorded in Mexico in 1970 with, El Amor a band who recorded three albums for Capitol Records. His outstanding song "The Train" has a similar vibe to Damon's "Song Of The Gypsy" (1968), with great fuzz guitar all over. Ernan sings all the songs in English, which is not very common for bands from Mexico. Includes a four page insert with liner notes and photos. Comes in a heavy sleeve. 180 gram vinyl. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670014119 ROCK
A1. The Train
A2. Sitting On The Side Of The Ocean
A3. I Found All
A4. I Can't
A5. Round Round
B1. Gonna Make It
B2. A Life Of Love
B3. Cause Of Love
B4. All Right / It's Gonna Take Me Time
B5. Give Me A Piece
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JOKERS WILD: Liquid Giraffe LP (SHAD 159LP)
2013 release. Jokers Wild recorded three singles between 1967 and 1969 in Minnesota but the complete album, Liquid Giraffe, was never released. Starting as a five man band, most of the material was recorded by the three main members: Lonnie Knight, Denny Johnson and Pete Huber. Lonnie Knight became guitarist of The Litter for a while but he returned to Jokers Wild. Jokers Wild was a powerful band - Huge amp stacks guaranteeing a "wall-of-sound" on stage, double bass drum and cool outfits. They must have been great on stage. Damin Eih, A.L.K. and Brother Clark wrote: "In '67 I saw two local bands that again amped up the juice, The Litter and Jokers Wild. Both bands played original music and had excellent psychedelic-raved guitar players, Zippy Caplan (Litter) and Lonnie Knight. That brought everything to a new level." Heavy underground rock with great composed songs, fuzz guitars, speedy drums and tight bass lines. If you think The Litter is great, you should listen to Jokers Wild. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670015918 ROCK
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SESSION: Unikuva LP (SHAD 165LP)
2014 release. Shadoks Music presents the reissue of Session's only album, Unikuva (1974). Session was a Finnish rock band founded in 1970. They played the typical experimental rock common of the '70s but added their own touch of creativity to the music. While the majority of the lyrics were in Finnish, their music stands out compared to most progressive rock bands. Their most active time period was between 1972 and 1974 when they released two 7" singles and one album, Unikuva (1974). After disbanding in 1975, some of the members joined Elonkorjuu. But Session is rarer and as good or even better. If Charlies is the Finnish equivalent of the Cream, Session might work in the same musical style as bands such as IF and other progressive rock bands on the Vertigo label. Unikuva is a strong progressive rock album with loud guitar solos, organ, electric piano, horns and most significantly, fierce, driving bass. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert and an A2 poster. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670016519 ROCK
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MOROZOV, YURY: Cherry Garden of Jimi Hendrix LP (SHAD 167LP)
2014 release. Shadoks Music present a reissue of Yury Morozov's Cherry Garden of Jimi Hendrix (1973). This may be the first time a western label is releasing an underground album from former USSR. Yury Morozov has sadly passed away but Shadoks worked out a release with his widow Nina for this amazing album. When Yury was asked in an interview of how many albums he recorded, the answer was 14,7 kilo (tapes). There are 45 albums by Yury and hopefully they will come out in Russia as a CD Box and Shadoks would release more. Cherry Garden is an amazing album full of effects, great songs, tons of fuzz guitar, sometimes dark and heavy, sometimes light and funny with the atmosphere of a Tarkovsky movie such as Stalker (1979) and Solaris (1972). Yury plays most of the instruments, and he actually built his gear and effects. Later on Yury recorded in London at Abbey Road Studios and became friend with many famous British musicians. Yury Morozov is an enigma of Soviet underground music. In 1973, his music was only available as tapes exchanging hands among fans since he did not match the political and musical Soviet guidelines. Cherry Garden is a surreal underground rock album which is a stand-out by International psych standards. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670016717 ROCK
A1. Настанет День/The Day Will Come (4:00)
A2. Жесты По Поводу Необъяснимого/Gestures About Inexplicable (1:35)
A3. Мой Друг Пони/My Friend Pony (2:32)
A4. Песня Хиппи/Hippie Song (2:12)
A5. Вишнёвый Сад Джими Хендрикса/Cherry Garden of Jimi Hendrix (4:02)
A6. Бог Сильнее Нас/God Is Stronger Than Us (3:37)
A7. Если Б Я Был Богатым/If I Was Rich (2:38)
A8. Реквием Для 6-Ти Струнной Гитары И Удава/Requiem For A 6-String Guitar And A Boa (2:48)
A9. Милый Друг/Bel Ami (1:40)
A10. В Королевстве Масок/In The Kingdom Of Masks (1:28)
B1. Выставка Гейш/Exhibition Of Geishas (2:55)
B2. Как Дурак/Like a Fool (1:38)
B3. Астронавты/Astronauts (2:08)
B4. Верю Я И Так/I Believe Anyway (2:12)
B5. Последняя Ночь/The Last Night (3:44)
B6. Каждый Скрывает Что-То/Everybody Is Hiding Something (1:02)
B7. Короткая Юбка/The Short Skirt (3:07)
B8. Не Понять Мотив/Can't Get The Tune (2:31)
B9. Baby/Baby (2:26)
B10. Ну Позволь Же Хоть Чуть-Чуть/Please Allow Me Just A Little Bit (2:30)
B11. Голуби Роняют Перья/Doves Drop Their Feathers (1:58)
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HAMLET: Linnanherra LP (SHAD 169LP)
2014 release. Shadoks Music present a reissue of Hamlet's only album Linnanherra (1977). Hamlet formed as Survival in 1973 and played many concerts in Finland. The highlight for the band was during in 1977 when the small town country boys got to make their first album, Linnanherra. They were booked at the best studio in Finland, Finnvox in Helsinki, together with the British sound technician Ian Churches. The producer wanted them to change their names to Hamlet for a better sale point (given the new outfit on the cover). The band never agreed but the Discovox label released the album under the new name with a new medieval outfit on the cover. This extremely rare Finnish progressive rock album was later withdrawn by the label. Linnanherra was the only album the band recorded. The music might go in a similar direction that Finnish Session, heavy psych progressive rock, heavy lead guitars all over, great songs and very well produced. Personnel: Jouko Nykter - vocals; Hannu Nykter - guitar, vocals; Jouni Limingoja - bass, vocals; Harri Kannel - guitar; Kalle Kähkönen - drums. This album is rare as gold dust, a really cool heavy album. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy gatefold sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670016915 ROCK
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NOSTRADAMUS: Aquarium LP (SHAD 171LP)
2014 release. Shadoks Music present the first vinyl release of Nostradamus's Aquarium, recorded in the early '70s. At the end of the sixties, Vienna, Austria's capital, was a special place to live and to grow up. While young people in England and the USA had been nurturing their "love & peace" movement, Vienna was stuck in the past. The youth in particular suffered under heavy conservatism during those years. But it could not prevent three high school buddies from forming a band that became the seed of Nostradamus. They focused mainly on its own music but of course there were lots of influences by bands such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, The Who, Free and later The Flock, Gentle Giant and King Crimson. Recordings were made at the Mueller and Bronner studios. Although Nostradamus received airplay and attention at the main radio stations, their producer turned down the offer to release the album on a German label. Shadoks is presenting for the first time on LP the amazing album by Nostradamus. With Mario Bottazzi and Hansi Lang on vocals, Rudy Kronfuss on guitars, Helmut Wind on bass, Hans Kalenda on drums, Heribert Wagner on violin plus others. This recording became a lost gem, full of underground vibes and very well produced. Beside Lazarus and Novaks Kapelle, this is one of the best Austrian albums. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017110 ROCK
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CHARLIES: Jail Sessions LP (SHAD 173LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music presents Jail Sessions from Finish legends, Charlies, recorded in 1969 and 1970. This album was recorded in 1969 and 1970 in Charlies rehearsal room, a "drunk tank" at the local jail. Since Kari Lehtinen's father (later on known simply by the nickname, Pitkä) was the local police officer, the band could use this room for playing and recording. After Charlies finished Musiikkia Elokuvasta Julisteiden Liimaajat (SHAD 163LP, 1970), they got a lot of positive feedback, but they never thought the final product sounded right. Pitkä (bass) and Eero (guitars) spent a lot of time considering how to deliver a much harder sounding album as a follow-up, representing the true Charlies spirit. They got the chance to make a new album, Buttocks (1970), which was released by the famous Love Records label. The result again was only as good as the budget resources provided. Although in the end, the album Buttocks gained a good, hard reputation, they were never content with it. One night Pitkä said: "Eero, we should have made our album from your tapes, the result would have been much different." Jail Sessions is a recording from those tapes, the sound the band was happy with. Much heavier in sound, amazing electric guitar, 100% pure heavy underground sound. After 45 years this Charlies album comes out as the band wanted it to sound like with many alternative versions of songs from the Buttocks album and unknown songs as well. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a printed inner sleeve, a four-page insert and an A2 poster. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017318 ROCK
01. Madness And Other Kind Of Influensis (4:58)
02. Before You (2:08)
03. Easy (3:36)
04. Smoggy Story (5:32)
05. Tuesday Song (2:57)
06. Try Try Or You'll Never Die (5:04)
07. Feeling That Feeling (2:51)
08. Like The Purpose Told Me (4:48)
09. Down Together (4:02)
10. So Much More (4:14)
11. Rock Me Baby (4:39)
12. I'm So Glad (3:24)
13. Sunshine Supergirl (8:29)
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WHITE LIGHT: White Light LP (SHAD 174LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music present the never before released White Light self-titled album, recorded in 1976. White Light was a progressive-rock group originally from New Orleans, then later from Austin, Texas, USA, where the group once recorded with Sonobeat Records (Mariani, Wildfire). White Light was comprised of Mike Hobren (guitars and vocals) Rob Haeuser (bass and synthesizers) and Rusty Haeuser (percussion and flute). On White Light's self-titled album, fans of mid-'70s progressive rock will be treated to a real romp of experimental music that utilizes a host of instrumentation and special effects. The group's music is powerfully expressed on the track "Pacemaker". Mike Hobren employed a diverse range of styles and techniques on the guitar, including the use of a cello bow on the introduction to the track "Stargazer". Rob Haeuser's bass grounded the music perfectly, and his synthesizer work was, at times, haunting. Rusty Haeuser provided well-rounded percussion to inject a powerful rhythm line into the music. White Light was heavily influenced by progressive groups like Yes, Pink Floyd and Weather Report, to name a few but with a fresh twist of their own. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017417 ROCK
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KKB: KKB LP (SHAD 175LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music present KKB's self-titled album, recorded in New York in 1974. KKB is: Bruce Kulick - guitars; Mike Katz - bass & vocals; Guy Bois - drums. With Bruce Kulick on guitar, who later became famous as the guitarist of Kiss (for 12 years), Meat Loaf (Kulick was a member of Meat's Bat Out Of Hell touring troupe) and Grand Funk Railroad (with whom he has been a member since 2001). Before he garnered praise from press the world over as a "rock and roll fantasy camp counselor", to be both respected and feared, Bruce Kulick was a fan of great rock music: Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Yes and The Who. The power trio of KKB present eight amazing guitar loaded tracks, full of fuzz and wah-wah effects, Jack Bruce type vocals, complex arrangements with the pure guitar power of albums such as Randy Holden's Population II (1970) and Mariani. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017516 ROCK
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SEPI KUU: Rannan Usvassa LP (SHAD 176LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music presents a reissue of Sepi Kuu's Rannan Usvassa (1980). Until now there has been no information at all about Sepi Kuu. It wasn't even certain if Sepi Kuu was a real band. Sepi Kuu was a one-man project and the music has never been performed live. The artist kept his real identity hidden behind his alias and wants to keep it this way. It all started February-March 1980, when Maarit, the wife of the poet Mikko Tola, got in touch with Sepi Kuu and asked him if he'd be interested in composing music for her husband's poems. Sepi Kuu did all the arrangements and played all the instruments, except for the bass on track six. Often the acoustic guitar was recorded first, then the other instruments: electric guitar, drums, synthesizer, flute, Indian bells and/or clay drums were added one by one. The vocal parts were always done last. The twelve songs that make up Rannan Usvassa contained influences from psychedelic to folk and oriental. Sepi Kuu said rather the psychedelic-prog-folk of the English band Comus was a big influence for him but also Pere Ubu, Suicide and Joy Division were found as influences. Rannan Usvassa is full of real stoned sounds, dreamy dark vocals, strange vibes and atmospheres, all connected to the poems of Mikko Tola. Great singing, Hawkwind-type of sounds, Parameter, Dr. Hooker, stoned, strange and spherical. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017615 ROCK
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WRITING ON THE WALL: The Rockfield Sessions LP (SHAD 179LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music presents Writing On The Wall's The Rockfield Sessions, recorded in 1973. Writing On The Wall were a Scottish psychedelic/progressive rock band from active 1967 to 1973. Continually on the road for six years - everything from radio, TV, British & European tours - Writing On The Wall were one of the very few bands to have held two residencies at the famous Marquee Club in London. The band issued only one official studio album, The Power of the Picts (1969). Like many evolving groups caught in the midst of rapid musical evolution in the late sixties, Writing On The Wall retained much of the blues influence which they mixed with a heavy and sometimes uneven blend of psych. They had idealistic and often abstract lyrics reminiscent of groups like Blues Image, Cactus and Babe Ruth. Writing's music tended toward a more somber tone than most of their peers, and the band further distinguished themselves by relocating to England to make somewhat of an impression on the British scene of that day. The band recorded for DJ John Peel in late 1968, and released their sole album on Brian Waldman's fledging Middle Earth label. Waldman also served as the band's manager, and secured them gigs in his club, also named Middle Earth. The Rockfield Session where recorded in 1973 with a new guitarist/singer and saxophone player. Jimmy Hush, the original Writing On The Wall drummer, located the master tapes and mixed them for the first time. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy velvet textured sleeve. Includes a two-page insert with a story by Jimmy Hush. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670017912 ROCK
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HURDY GURDY: Hurdy Gurdy LP + 7" (SHAD 180LP)
2015 release. Shadoks Music present a reissue of the self-titled album from Hurdy Gurdy (1972). Emerged from the Danish group Peter Belli and the Boom Boom Brothers (aka The B.B. Brothers) in June 1967, when three members of the B.B. Brothers, guitarist Claus Bøhling (of Secret Oyster), drummer Jens Otzen and British vocalist and bassist Mac MacLeod formed the power trio Hurdy Gurdy. Inspired by Cream, Hurdy Gurdy has amazing guitar work all over the record from Claus Bøhling. Claus also designed all the artwork for the single cover and rare poster, plus many unseen paintings on the printed inner sleeve and insert of this reissue. The 7" single included was on famous Spectator Records. What the band Charlies was for Finland, Hurdy Gurdy was for Denmark. Extra heavy guitar psychedelic with great drums and bass and extra cool vocals, on the same musical level as Cream, sometimes even better. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy gatefold sleeve with a four-page insert, a printed inner sleeve and an A2 poster. Included are many unseen photos, in black and white and color, plus extensive liner notes. Includes the 7" single Tick Tock Man/Lend Me Your Wings (1970). Edition of 500 (numbered).
$32.99 UPC: 801670018018 ROCK
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NIMBUS: Obus LP (SHAD 181LP)
Shadoks Music presents a reissue of Obus (1974) from Nimbus. In May 1973, the band Mafia changed the name to Nimbus and recorded their only album in 1974. The Nimbus's live repertoire consisted mainly of own compositions but they would still play the occasional covers of Frank Zappa among others. Soon after the release of Obus, Nimbus went through some line-up changes and a bit later the band would break up. Nimbus remained inactive for over thirty years. In 2007, they reformed for a single gig. Nimbus's music is pure vintage-sounding Finnish progressive rock and psychedelia of the early seventies, of the same level as Wigwam, Tasavallan Presidentti, or Session. This reissue includes two bonus tracks recorded as a TV broadcast in January 1974. Obus is a progressive masterpiece from Finland. This reissue is a cooperation with Rocket Records, Finland, who released the CD version. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670018117 ROCK
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BLUESET: Rock Machine LP (SHAD 183LP)
Shadoks Music presents a reissue of Rock Machine (1974) by Blueset. This great Swedish album by Blueset was recorded in Södertälje, not far from Stockholm. Blueset recorded two singles on Efel prior to the album plus another single the same year this album came out. Since at least two of the original members on the album have passed away, it has been a hard search for the music owners. Shadoks was able to find the original bass player from the singles, Ingemar Linder (who also supplied all photos) and Kerstin Loong, the widow of Kenth Loong, guitarist, singer and composer of the album. Blueset on Rock Machine is: Kenth Loong - guitar & vocals; Mikael Olofsson - bass; Claes Jansson - drums. This LP has one bonus track from a rare single with Ingemar Linder on bass. Rock Machine is highly recommended for fans of hard rock and heavy blues-psych, stoned hippie vibes, heavy guitar work, great English vocals and strong bass and drums grooves. 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a heavy sleeve with a two-page insert. Edition of 500 (numbered).
$27.59 UPC: 801670018315 ROCK
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CARLSON, MATT: The View From Nowhere LP (SHELTER 072LP)
The View From Nowhere is a record of experimental electronic music that explores possible relationships between voice and modular synthesis. Composed and recorded by Matt Carlson at Worksound in Portland Oregon, the record develops and expands ideas discernible in his early solo works or as one-half of the duo Golden Retriever. Built with a clear unity of approach centered on the voice and text as elements in synthesis, the record flattens the distance between the vocal and the musical. The voice sounds synthesized, and the synthesized sounds seem to be speaking to you. The View From Nowhere takes Carlson's interest in the sounds of attempted communication into the realm of the textual. Although melody and a good dose of Matt's unusual sense of humor shape the record, another key emphasis in the composition is his specific approach to rhythm and sequencing. Rhythmic patterns are used but the music is somehow never fully on or off the grid. Carlson opts to use Nancarrow-esque overlapping meters and tempos to keep the music out of any kind of predictable patterns of electronic music. The View From Nowhere is thematically centered around ideas of confusion, panic, misunderstanding, and "bad faith" communication. It's interested in the process of how something moves from being an "abstract" sound into becoming a signifier of specific meaning, and the interstitial space in between. The felt attempt to communicate meaning lay behind the artwork as well, standing as a visual representation of the way the music approaches language. The text-based imagery strives to exist between sense and nonsense, the meaningful and the meaningless. Individual syntactical units "point" to one another but don't necessarily cohere into comprehensible statements. Relationality is implied and seems to emerge merely by placing signifiers against one another. Taking influence from text-sound composers such as Charles Amirkhanian, the early voice-synthesis work of Charles Dodge, and Robert Ashley's more speech-heavy work, The View From Nowhere might be Matt Carlson's most challenging and refined record to date. It's like being near a million tiny entities all trying to communicate with you simultaneously, or being in a crowded place hearing the rhythms and cadences of communication but not quite being able to parse it.
$14.99 UPC: 769791962583 ELECTRONIC
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BENALES: Elements EP 12" (SINO 031EP)
Born in Normandy (France), and now based in Paris, Benales has been honing his craft since the end of the '90s. An avid record collector and enthusiast of techno and house - his DJ sets and tracks combine the raw, dark and deep elements of these musical forms with a firm nod in the direction of Detroit. He has played at Concrete, La Machine du Moulin Rouge, Rex Club, Batofar, 101.
$8.99 EAN: 4260038313565 ELECTRONIC
A1. Element#7
A2. Element#8
B1. Element#9
B2. Element#10
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DAS KOMPLEX: All For Love 2LP (STEP 009-2LP)
Catz 'n Dogz present Das Komplex's All For Love on their raw and refined imprint, Step. This comes in the follow up to records from A1 Bassline, Eduardo De La Calle, Andre Kronert and the label owners themselves. Hailing from Koszalin, Poland, Das Komplex is undoubtedly an artist of many talents - a full-time architect by trade, he has released material on Father And Son Records And Tapes label and also offered up the extolled and coveted sixth pressing on the Step imprint back in August 2015, Universe (STEP 006EP). His return marks the first foray into long-play format for Step and allows Das Komplex to stretch his legs across eight masterful disco grooves. "Dżem" kicks things off to a sunny start with sizzling guitar licks and softly pattering bongos before the slick Italo-tinged "Obelisk" and the richly atmospheric "Redukcja Dysonansu Poznawczego" follow up. The project spreads out towards the jubilant and dreamy "All For Love" which leads into "Brukiew" - an introverted but ultimately feel-good conclusion that wraps up a beautifully balmy collection and another coup for Step Recordings.
$18.99 EAN: 4260038312254 ELECTRONIC
A1. Dżem
A2. Everywhere
B1. Obelisk
B2. Slap
C1. Redukcja Dysonansu Poznawczego
C2. City
D1. All For Love
D2. Brukiew
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MONOCHROME SET, THE: Cosmonaut CD (TR 339CD)
At the end of the '70s, The Monochrome Set were part of the first wave of "post-punk" bands. Right from the beginning, the band earned a solid reputation as purveyors of fine pop, gaining praise from '80s contemporaries such as Morrissey and Edwyn Collins. In later years, this praise has continued with artists such as Franz Ferdinand, The Divine Comedy and Graham Coxon, all citing the band as a key influence on their own work. The Monochrome Set sound has often been described as "timeless", and that alone explains why, over the years, the band has continued gaining admirers. The Monochrome Set is black & white, at the same time, with no grey. That's what the name always meant - delivering mirth and melancholy, pleasure and panic, delight and dread, wrapped up in tuneful pop songs with curious lyrics. The band seem to occupy a parallel universe, with a rich panoply of sounds and words, all somehow evocative of something just beyond reach or remembrance - yet the songs have an immediate simplicity and power. Cosmonaut, the band's 13th album, is a perfect example of this exhilarating mix. The title track opens with a Theremin cyber fly buzzing towards your skull before the song hits, launching you into a mirror dimension that is both familiar and alien. The whole album is a trip that starts with a hallucinating cash-till lady, then travels through dream-sets involving cannibalism, disaffected squirrels, strange gods, dying sweethearts, sexual depravity, Alzheimer's, backward evolution, and ends in an operating theatre, amid a sea of medical tentacles. In short, a camping holiday. The trademark Monochrome Set guitar is ever-present, but this time complemented by delightfully busy keyboards, which give an added richness and spice to the album. In just 30 minutes, Cosmonaut catapults the listener into orbit and takes them on a zany, hallucinogenic joyride - not in outer space as it turns out, but in and around the arcane and fantastical recesses of Bid's imagination. Cosmonaut comes with minimal risk of explosion, persistent floatiness and no disappointing space food.
$11.99 EAN: 4015698006247 ROCK
01. Cosmonaut
02. Suddenly, Last Autumn
03. Squirrel In A Hat
04. Put It On The Altar
05. Tigress
06. Stick Your Hand Up If You're Louche
07. Fêlé
08. Kingfisher Blue
09. Monkey Suitcase
10. Lost In My Own Room, Dreaming
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MONOCHROME SET, THE: Cosmonaut LP+CD (TR 339LP)
LP version. Includes CD.
$16.39 EAN: 4015698006254 ROCK
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GNL: TS012 12" (TEMPLAR 012EP)
Templar Sound presents the first collaborative release from Sydney producer George Nicholas (Seekae and Cliques) and Berlin artist Laurens von Oswald. Both debuted on the TS000 compilation (2012), appearing solo under the monikers Hensen and Bardeya. The two combine under the banner of GNL to deliver a four-track EP of crushing, monolithic techno. From thundering opener "MO" to the pulsating depth charge of closing track "RR", the EP maintains a relentless and brutal precision from beginning to end. Mastered and cut by Christoph Grote-Beverborg at Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin.
$9.79 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
Side A
02. LTR
Side B
03. TRO
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01. MO
Side B
04. RR
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BATU: Cardinal 12" (TIMEDANCE 001EP)
Batu presents his own new imprint, Timedance. The label is set to offer a platform for hybrids and mutations of UK techno. Cardinal showcases a progression from Batu's first two 12 inches, with more color and melody than his previous work, the tracks sit alongside waves of propulsive percussion.
$9.79 EAN: 5055300390349 ELECTRONIC
01. Cardinal
02. Domino Theory
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L. SAE: The West End As It Will Be/Line Sunk Like I'm Sunk 12" (TIMEDANCE 002EP)
L.SAE's debut 12 inch. L.SAE is a new project by Joe Higgins, also known as Metrist, exploring experimental techno-tempo music. He creates a distinctively raw, atmospheric sound palette, referencing material from early drum & bass, noise-techno and '90s IDM. Both tracks are tough as nails, containing thunderous distorted kick drums and clattering percussion but also delicate, mournful synth work.
$9.79 EAN: 5055300390356 ELECTRONIC
01. The West End As It Will Be
02. Line Sunk Like I'm Sunk
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BATU: Monolith EP 12" (TIMEDANCE 003EP)
Timedance label boss, Batu, returns for his most expansive work to date. The Monolith EP is comprised of three original tracks and a remix from Lee Gamble. Inspired by the relationship between light and dark timbres, the title track takes on a low-slung, hypnotic pace. "Reez" expands on this down-tempo feel, focusing on a more dub-wise aesthetic. "Void" is an infectious, gradually building loop. Strong emotive melodies set the track apart from the artists' usual "heads down" style. Lee Gamble's "Reez" remix deconstructs the propulsive nature of the original track into a hazy fog.
$9.79 EAN: 5055300390363 ELECTRONIC
01. Monolith
02. Reez
03. Void
04. Reez (Lee Gamble 3rd Rail Deconstruction)
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OBJEKT: Kern Vol. 3 - The Exclusives 12" (KERN 003-1EP)
The Exclusives comes packed with previously-unreleased tracks, specially crafted for Kern Vol. 3 (KERN 003CD) and carefully selected and re-edited by Objekt. Features tracks from: Clatterbox, Shanti Celeste, Polzer and Via App.
$8.99 UPC: 666017306766 ELECTRONIC
A1. Clatterbox - Aspect Ratio
A2. Shanti Celeste - Lights
B1. Polzer - Static Rectifier
B2. Via App - From Across The Room
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OBJEKT: Kern Vol. 3 - The Rarities 12" (KERN 003-2EP)
The Rarities features four rare tracks on Objeckt's Kern Vol. 3 (KERN 003CD). Features tracks from Pollon, Fret, Future/Past and Mono Junk.
$8.99 UPC: 666017306865 ELECTRONIC
A1. Pollon - Lost Souls
A2. Fret - Stuck
B1. Future/Past - Nebula Variation
B2. Mono Junk - I'm Okey
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OBJEKT: Kern Vol. 3 CD (KERN 003CD)
Following contributions by DJ Deep (KERN 001CD) and DJ Hell (KERN 002CD), Tresor Records present the third installment in their Kern mix-series, this time headed by Berlin based producer Objekt, his first release since his debut album Flatland for PAN (PAN 060CD/LP, 2014). In keeping with the series mission of showcasing a more personal approach to mixing, TJ Hertz describes his process as such: "Kern Vol. 3 is made up of tracks that I know I will play and love for years to come. Some of these records have been in my bag for years; others are almost as new to me as they are to you. A handful are by lesser known artists whom I admire and who I think deserve wider recognition. Planned, recorded, embellished, reworked, tweaked and chiseled away at over a period of six months, the mix was gradually carved out in a way that makes use of new and old techniques alike, presenting itself primarily as a DJ mix but settling in a sweet spot between live recording and studio trickery. The track-list spans styles, decades and BPMs in an attempt to craft a mix that's unpredictable and compelling in equal measure - one that draws from the more adventurous corners of my club sets, but above all, one that's a pleasure to listen to." Clocking in at 75 minutes across 36 tracks, Kern Vol. 3 delivers on Objekt's promise, stitching together everything from the playful breakbeats of Beatrice Dillon's "Halfway" to Kirk DiGiorgio's classic techno "Nebula Variation" and the light-speed IDM of Aleksi Perälä and Ueno Masaaki without missing a beat. A descent through ambient bliss, thundering cello drones and vocal contortions (courtesy of Anna Caragnano, Yair Elazar Glotman and Senyawa's Rully Shabara respectively) give way to the stoned haze of Sensational vs DJ Sotofett and metalwork of Machine Woman and Skarn, rounding up a highly eclectic and adventurous mix which also includes previously unreleased tracks by Bristol's Shanti Celeste, rising Brooklyn producer Via App and accomplished electro technicians Clatterbox and Polzer. Also features: _moonraker, Seldom Seen, Final Cut, Mono Junk, nsi., Echo 106, Future/Past (Kirk DiGiorgio), The Persuader, Birdland, Pollon, Fret, Donato Dozzy, TX81Z, Thomas Heckmann, Sole Tech, Dave Smolen, Nick Forte, Bee Mask, Marcus Schmickler, Julian Rohrhuber, Ondo Fudd, ACI_EDITS, Dresvn, Anokie, Ruff Cherry and Space Brothers.
$8.99 UPC: 666017306629 ELECTRONIC
01. _moonraker - Canobraction
02. Beatrice Dillon - Halfway
03. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1409037
04. Seldom Seen - So So So
05. Final Cut - The Escape
06. Mono Junk - I'm Okey
07. nsi. - Squelch
08. Echo 106 - 100M Splutter
09. Future/Past - Nebula Variation
10. The Persuader - What Is the Time, Mr. Templar?
11. Birdland - Can U Dance To My Edit?
12. Pollon - Lost Souls
13. Fret - Stuck
14. Shanti Celeste - Lights
15. Anna Caragnano & Donato Dozzy - Love Without Sound
16. Clatterbox - Aspect Ratio
17. Via App - From Across the Room (edit)
18. TX81Z - Googol
19. Polzer - Static Rectifier
20. Thomas Heckmann - Chiswick Days
21. Sole Tech - Jit the Anthem (75 South)
22. Ueno Masaaki - Supersolid State
23. Dave Smolen - Manual Control
24. Aleksi Perälä/Nick Forte - Untitled (Colundi everyOne)/Druse
25. Bee Mask - Frozen Falls
26. Marcus Schmickler & Julian Rohrhuber - Linear Congruence/Intercalation
27. Ondo Fudd - Blue Dot
28. Yair Elazar Glotman - Oratio Continua (Part I)
29. Rully Shabara - Faring
30. ACI_EDITS - 02
31. Dresvn - Bliss (feat. Sensational) (DJ Sotofett's Raggabalder Dubplate Version)
32. Machine Woman - Swedishmanwithtwoblackboxes
33. Anokie - Black Knight Satellite
34. Skarn - Revolver
35. Ruff Cherry - The Empath
36. Space Brothers - Lodore (Purple Twilight remix)
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DE WITTE, CHARLOTTE: Sehnsucht 12" (TURBO 178EP)
Charlotte de Witte continues her catalog of tough, no-nonsense techno with Sehnsucht. The EP includes in the package is a ruthless remix from Coyu. The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap. "My Feeling" lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi-hats. Coyu steps in with his take on "My Feeling", pushing it into overdrive. "Enough" sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures. "Den Ganzen Abend" sees a pellucid German vocal sample creep over an ineffably weighty low-end.
$9.79 EAN: 4012957817804 ELECTRONIC
A1. Sehnsucht
A2. My Feeling
B1. Enough
B2. Den Ganzen Abend
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SHALABI/ALAN BISHOP & SAM SHALABI, SAM: Mother Of All Sinners LP (UNROCK 007LP)
Unrock's Saraswati Series is mostly string orientated, zigzagging between the lines where underground and high-art performance overlap. Out jumps the first part of their actively anti-Western sub-series: Mother Of All Sinners, a part of the "Puppet on a String" twin albums. Osama Shalabi, a born Egyptian (best known for his work with Shalabi Effect & Land Of Kush), is an expert playing the oud. He's a traveler between the Eastern and Western worlds and long-time contributor to the Montreal scene. Sam - who spent the last few years home in Cairo - breathes his own sense of space and time through the epic "Tamara", an 18 minute long melodic, delightful improvisation. The other story, "Faith Of Our Fathers", starts in Agouza, Cairo, where Sam Shalabi and Alan Bishop spent some time jamming. They'd run free, lose form, find intensity, and wound up creating a contemporary version of oriental psychedelic free form. A mind-blowing, wild, never mellow Cairo night, now documented here. It's getting intense: A north-African sand storm. Mother Of All Sinners will be released as a one-time limited run pressing on 140 gram vinyl. It has an extra heavy deluxe cover and a solid printed inlay.
$18.39 UPC: 769791962590 ROCK
A1. Tamara (Sam Shalabi - Oud)
Recorded in Montreal, Quebec , March 2016.
B1. Faith Of Our Fathers (Alan Bishop - vocals and alto sax; Sam Shalabi - electric guitar and oud)
Recorded at 100 Copies Cairo, Egypt by Mahmoud Refat.
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SHOLO TRUTH: Sali 7" (VEF 060EP)
Sholo Truth (Madrid, Spain) is a producer, MC and worldwide reference in talk-boxer. Coming from the ghetto of the Galaxy, Sholo Truth brings us funk - funk is the key and the key is the funk - open your mind and your ass will follow. Recently one of his tracks was included to James Brown tribute album James Brown Changed My Life (2016). This single includes three cuts of pure uncut funk, side A is "Salí" featuring hip-hop legend Erick Sermon and the B-side includes tracks "Roger" and "Sali" (Groove).
$6.39 EAN: 8435008885106 ROCK
A1. Salí (featuring Erick Sermon
B1. Roger
B2. Salí (Groove)
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JUNO & DARRELL: Kalimba Beat 7" (VEF 062EP)
Juno & Darrell is a duo of musicians and composers, founded in Madrid. They're influenced by African and Afro-African music and they identify themselves with a contemporary concept of spirituality, where you'll find mix of electronic with Afro essences, synthesizers and organic elements. Darrell is an Egyptian producer with a long career as an investigator of African root music and he is the leader of Pyramid Blue. Juno, the singer coming from Guinea, connects with the deepest rhythms and experiments with all the possibilities of the voice as an instrument.
$6.39 EAN: 8435008885137 ROCK
A1. Kalimba Beat
B1. Dig Me Out!
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BIG STAR: #1 Record LP (4M 2401LP)
"The seminal debut album from the quintessential American power pop band originally released in 1972 is now reissued on 180 gram vinyl. #1 Record features the classic line up of Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Andy Hummel and Jody Stephens. LP includes faithfully restored sleeve and label art including UV coating for the cover which duplicates the original Ardent album release. On purple vinyl."
$17.50 UPC: 646315240115 ROCK
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BEIRUT: Gulag Orkestar LP (BING 048LP)
2016 repress. "While it may sound like an entire Balkan gypsy orchestra playing modern songs as mournful ballads and upbeat marches, Beirut's first album, Gulag Orkestar, is actually the work of 19-year-old Albuquerque native Zach Condon, with an assist from Jeremy Barnes (Neutral Milk Hotel, A Hawk and a Hacksaw). There are no guitars on this album; instead, horns, violins, cellos, ukuleles, mandolins, glockenspiel, drums, tambourines, congas, organs, pianos, clarinets and accordions all build and break around Condon's deep-voiced crooner vocals, swaying to the Eastern European beats like a drunken twelve-member carnival band."
$13.00 UPC: 600197004814 ROCK
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MOSES, LEE: Time And Place CD (FDR 630CD)
"Lee Moses was a huge talent and if he'd had the big hit album he richly deserved, Time And Place would've been it. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Moses cut his teeth in the clubs of Atlanta, the 'Motown of the South', where he frequently performed alongside his contemporary Gladys Knight (who reportedly wanted him for the Pips, but couldn't pin him down). It was, however, in New York in the '60s that Moses made his greatest bid to find the solo fame he desired. Moses began working there as a session player, even playing frequently with a pre-fame Jimi Hendrix, but his close relationship with producer and Atlanta native Johnny Brantley eventually saw him getting his own break via a series of 45s in 1967 - most notably with covers of Joe Simon's 'My Adorable One', The Four Tops' 'Reach Out, I'll Be There' and The Beatles' 'Day Tripper'. It was 1971 before Moses' dream of being at stage front was realized, when he released his Brantley-produced LP Time And Place for Maple Records. Recorded with a band including members of The Ohio Players and Moses' own backing group The Deciples, it was, nonetheless, Moses himself whose star quality shone through, via his scratchy guitar riffs, his throat-ripping vocals and the stirring mood that permeates the LP's heady mix of funk, soul and R&B. The LP did no business, and Moses' dream quickly crumbled. Though details on his life are scarce, it's believed he fled New York disenchanted with the music industry, feeling he'd been double-crossed by Brantley both in credit and remuneration for the countless records he'd played on. Back in Atlanta, Moses returned to playing the clubs, married twice, and fell into depression and drug dependency. He died in 1997 at the age of 56. Time And Place soon became a much-sought-after item for collectors, and its cult has continued to grow over the years. Here, we re-present it on deluxe vinyl, with brand new liner notes from Sarah Sweeney including interviews with Moses' sister and his closest collaborator, the singer and guitarist Hermon Hitson. Through them, Moses becomes a little -- but just a little -- less of an enigma."
$11.25 UPC: 826853063029 ROCK
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MOSES, LEE: Time And Place LP (FDR 630LP)
LP version.
$18.75 UPC: 826853063012 ROCK
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FRIERSON, JOHNNIE: Have You Been Good To Yourself CD (LITA 127CD)
"Followers of our output might have a pang of recognition on reading the name Frierson. That was the surname of Wendy Rene, whose work was collected into the 2012 LITA anthology After Laughter Comes Tears, and indeed, Johnnie Frierson is Wendy's brother - a fellow member of her mid-'60s Stax four-piece The Drapels. But Have You Been Good To Yourself will come as a surprise to anyone expecting more of the beat-driven R&B Johnnie and his sibling produced - including that compilation's much-sampled title track. A mix of spoken word and gospel songs laid down direct to cassette, these ultra-rare home recordings draw from Johnnie's religious upbringing and his history in the music business, which was interrupted in 1970 when he was sent to fight in Vietnam. Crate digger Jameson Sweiger found Have You Been Good To Yourself and a companion album, Real Education, released under the name Khafele Ojore Ajanaku in a Memphis thrift store, but it was noticeably Frierson's work. They hadn't made it far - they would originally have been sold at corner stores and music festivals in the Memphis area, where Frierson continued to perform and host a gospel radio show, all the while working as a mechanic, laborer and teacher. The seven songs on Have You Been Good To Yourself are overtly religious; some, such as 'Out Here On Your Word,' are strident and faithful; others, like the self-questioning 'Have You Been Good To Yourself,' are more meditative. They reflect the difficult situation that Frierson was in when recording, shell-shocked from his time in the military and grieving the untimely death of his son. 'He was really trying to find his way,' remembers Frierson's daughter in Andrea Lisle's liner notes. 'And writing and making music were a way out for him.' Remastered and released professionally for the first time, the message spread by Frierson - who passed away in 2010 - remains undimmed."
$11.25 UPC: 826853012720 ROCK
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FRIERSON, JOHNNIE: Have You Been Good To Yourself LP (LITA 127LP)
LP version.
$20.00 UPC: 826853012713 ROCK
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L7: Bricks Are Heavy LP (PLAIN 1931LP)
"Bricks Are Heavy was the third album by L7 originally released in 1992. Produced by Butch Vig Bricks Are Heavy is somewhat poppier with more focused songwriting than their previous LP's and was the bands breakthrough album fueled by the success of the single 'Pretend We're Dead'. L7 was often associated with the then raging Grunge movement (even though they were from L.A.) and it's not hard to see why as the album features abrasive, sledgehammer guitar riffs and plenty of heavy rockers with the songs 'Wargasm', 'Slide', and 'Everglade'. The group emphasized their feminist and Riot Grrrl side with 'This Ain't Pleasure' and 'Diet Pill'. First domestic release on red vinyl for this early '90s alternative classic."
$17.50 UPC: 646315193114 ROCK
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FRED P: Sound Destination 2LP (SPMB 002LP)
"Sound Destination is a project that crosses genre to find its own space. Soundscapes, downtempo, ambient, and house music all find a place in this aesthetically complete project. There's a simmering, hovering quality about the whole album, as a pastoral ease settles over the listener. The record flows like a vague narrative, a non-specific sort-of journey album, a meditative jazz-house trip. Fred Peterkin shows yet another perspective of his expression. bursting out of the style-box, to draw you in to his own dimension."
$19.00 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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BELL, SANDRA: Dreams of Falling LP (STVUS 002LP)
" 'Dreams Of Falling holds a singular place in both Sandra Bell's discography and the evolution of New Zealand's underground music. Bell is a singer, songwriter and poet, currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand, who has been making records since 1984. Each one is marked by the place and time where it was made. The moody folk rock of Blackbirds, from 1986, expressed the anxiety of existence in Auckland's inner city while City Of Sorrows, made over a decade later in Berlin, articulated the instability of expatriate life in post-reunification Germany. Dreams Of Falling was made in Dunedin during 1990-91, when many of the more aspirant Flying Nun pop crowd had abandoned NZ's South island. The Xpressway label had united the disaffected non-conformists left behind into a self-reliant cadre, and the LP's personnel reads like an Xpressway who's who. David Mitchell (Exploding Budgies, Goblin Mix, 3Ds, Ghost Club) and Bruce Blucher (Alpaca Brothers, Trash, Cyclops) contribute stone-powdering guitar to three tracks, Kathy Bull (Look Blue Go Purple, Cyclops) bass to two, and Alastair Galbraith (the Rip, Plagal Grind) keening violin to one more. Peter Gutteridge's (The Clean, Great Unwashed, Snapper) distorted keyboard is a defining presence on two more. But Peter Jefferies' (Nocturnal Projections, This Kind Of Punishment, Plagal Grind, Two Foot Flame, Cyclops) drumming, piano, guitar, and 4-track tape wizardry are by far the strongest shaping forces on Dreams Of Falling. The album constitutes a convergence of the unvarnished Xpressway sound world and poetic lyrical expression. Bell is a poet as well as a songwriter, so words matter, and she often uses them to articulate experiences of displacement and an accompanying sense of loss. Maori legend, Australian geography, urban blight, and local catastrophe -- "Floating Aground" responds to the mass shooting at nearby Aramoana -- are all present in Dreams Of Falling. It is at once a deeply personal work and a nodal point, focusing the inspiration of predecessors like The Raincoats and This Heat and projecting it into a future where artists like Azalia Snail and Circuit Des Yeux pay close attention.' -- Bill Meyer, May 2016"
$13.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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DNA: A Taste Of DNA 12" (SV 099EP)
"New York's DNA have had a massive effect on alternative/indie rock around the world, despite the trio never releasing a full-length studio album during their four year tenure (1978-82). Various groups citing them as an influence have included Sonic Youth, Boredoms, Big Black and Blonde Redhead (the latter taking their name from DNA's most-famous song). While the band's explosive live performances captivated audiences, extant recordings captured DNA's dynamic sound and savage economy in songwriting. Originally released in 1981, A Taste Of DNA remains a primary source for No Wave archaeologists. Singer/guitarist Arto Lindsay and drummer Ikue Mori are joined by bassist and Pere Ubu founding-member Tim Wright. Across the EP's six anti-epic tracks, the band charges forward with jagged guitars and dislocated grooves, while Lindsay's guttural screams create a thoroughly personal semantics. As Marc Masters writes in the liner notes, 'A Taste Of DNA has a kind of sum-of-parts insanity, wherein every musical element sounds conventionally off, like puzzle pieces purposefully jammed together at the wrong ends.' This first-time vinyl reissue is recommended for fans of The Contortions' Buy and Red Crayola's The Parable Of Arable Land."
$11.75 UPC: 855985006994 ROCK
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FALL, THE: Grotesque (After The Gramme) LP (SV 113LP)
"Bursting into the 1980s on a new label (the then-upstart, now-legendary Rough Trade) and with an augmented, audibly panicked lineup, The Fall's Grotesque is the true pure-bred Fall release from the Marc Riley era. Released in the immediate wake of The Fall's most beloved single ('Totally Wired'), the album carries over that righteously famed teeth-chattering, bolstered in no small part by the drumming of new addition Paul Hanley, brother of bassist Steve Hanley and aged only 15 at the time of recording. 'Pay Your Rates' negates the notion of easing into things, opening the album with pure jitter, guided by hornet-buzz guitars and Mark E. Smith's commanding shout, allowing for breath only during the brief, lumbering waltzes that appear at unexpected intervals. 'New Face In Hell' is an entirely alien take on dancehall post-punk - a kazoo-driven rave-up that holds an unshakable position in the band's canon. Many significant firsts surround Grotesque, including The Fall's inaugural production partnership with Mayo Thompson and the debut of Suzanne Smith's wonderful artwork, both of which would play key roles in the band's following phase. Superior Viaduct's edition is the first time that Grotesque has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1980. Liner notes by Brian Turner."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006130 ROCK
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FALL, THE: Slates 12" (SV 114EP)
"If The Fall truly is a cult band, then Slates both benefits from and reinforces such shrouded obsessions. In presenting these six particular songs as a 10" EP, the inherent and attractive difficulty of The Fall's sound is made physical, framing the urgency of their singles from this period alongside lengthy rumblings normally restricted to long players. The tumbling and phased 'Middle Mass' begins on an incredible high note, segueing into the snake-charm hypnotism of 'An Older Lover Etc.' 'Slates, Slags, Etc.' is built on stretched VU-inspired riffing, complete with ace feedback bleed that doubtlessly went on long after fade-out. Ultimately, it's the piercing chimes of guitar and marching drum grind of 'Prole Art Threat' that elevates Slates beyond oddity. Truly one of Mark E. Smith's finest, busiest and most enigmatic performances, equally matched by a band at the peak of their powers. Superior Viaduct's edition is the first time that Slates has been available on vinyl domestically since its initial release in 1981. Liner notes by Brian Turner."
$11.75 UPC: 855985006147 ROCK
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JANSCH, BERT: Bert Jansch LP (SV 121LP)
"Scottish singer-songwriter Bert Jansch recorded his first album in producer Bill Leader's London flat with a borrowed guitar, sitting on the edge of the bed and singing into a portable tape recorder. As author Richie Unterberger writes in the liner notes, 'When Bert Jansch's self-titled debut LP was issued in April 1965, he was already a major figure on the British folk scene. His synthesis of traditional British folk with blues and a bit of jazz was at the vanguard of a new generation of UK folk performers, well-versed in past forms but unafraid to venture into new territory. His virtuosic guitar was complemented by a plaintive rough-hewn voice that didn't just document the on-the-road experience, but lived it.' Bert Jansch contains all original material, except a shattered cover of Davy Graham's 'Angie' that Jansch makes all his own. 'Needle of Death,' one of the first folk songs to address the consequences of heroin use, yields to a restraint uncommon for Jansch, yet beautifully encapsulates the album's tone of heartfelt conviction. Superior Viaduct is honored to present the first-time domestic release of Bert Jansch's debut, remastered from the original master tapes. For those interested in a unique strand of music that would become a major influence on everyone from Jimmy Page, Nick Drake, Donovan, Neil Young and more - there is no better place to start than here."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006215 ROCK
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JANSCH, BERT: It Don't Bother Me LP (SV 122LP)
"Bert Jansch recorded his second album in 1965, just after his self-titled debut earlier that same year. The sessions were a step-up from the intimate, field-recording setting of his first album, although still not labored over too much in the studio. 'I figured that the faster I put down the tracks, the faster I could get out of the place,' Jansch told NME, 'so I just ordered about a dozen bottles of wine, put the microphone in front of me and off I went, for three hours.' The lyrics of It Don't Bother Me shift vividly between pure poetic imagery and the hollow resonance of pain. The LP's underrated title song stands as a manifesto for the way Jansch lived at the time. 'My Lover,' featuring guitarist John Renbourn, has almost sitar-like drones, while 'Lucky Thirteen' is a captivating, melancholy instrumental that shimmers with brilliant fingerpicking. This first-time domestic release is remastered from the original tapes and features liner notes by Richie Unterberger. Bert Jansch's It Don't Bother Me remains another essential British folk LP that belongs next to Nick Drake, Roy Harper and John Martyn in every record collection."
$17.50 UPC: 855985006222 ROCK
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MELVINS, THE: Houdini LP (TMR 295LP)
"Signed to Atlantic Records in the hubbub after Nirvana's Nevermind (1991) exploded, the Melvins' fifth album Houdini was a conscious attempt by the band to make a record that wouldn't alienate their fans but that the band members themselves would also enjoy. Their best-selling release by a country-mile, this album crested at number 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Houdini would be most folks introduction to the band and songs like 'Honeybucket' received MTV airplay. First time on vinyl since 1993. Mastered directly from original analog tapes. Six tracks produced by Kurt Cobain. Cover art by legendary artist Frank Kozik. Includes the vinyl-only bonus track ''Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa)'' originally by the MC5. Gatefold sleeve. 180-gram BLACK VINYL."
$17.00 UPC: 813547021618 ROCK
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MELVINS, THE: Stoner Witch LP (TMR 296LP)
"The stellar seventh studio album by the Melvins is one of the most cohesive and beloved in the band's catalog. With fan favorites like 'Revolve' and 'Queen' balanced with the impressive sound explorations of 'Lividity' and 'Shevil' the result is one of the most praised albums of the band's 30+ year career. First time on vinyl since 1994. Mastered directly from original analog tapes. Gatefold sleeve. 180-gram BLACK VINYL."
$17.00 UPC: 813547021625 ROCK
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MELVINS, THE: Stag 2LP (TMR 297LP)
"The final album in the Melvins' major label span, Stag finds the band fully spreading their wings (and budget) to create what is arguably their most wide-ranging and diverse album among the nearly two-dozen full-length studio albums the band has released since 1987. First time on vinyl since 1996. Album now comfortably spans two discs while original release was crammed onto single disc. Mastered directly from original analog tapes. Portions of the album recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios. Gatefold sleeve. 180-gram BLACK VINYL."
$21.00 UPC: 813547021632 ROCK
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SLEEP: Volume One LP (TUP 034LP)
2016 repress. "Volume One is the debut album. It was the only album recorded with second guitarist Justin Marler, before he became an Orthodox monk. Volume One showcases a darker sound and stronger doom metal influence than Sleep's later work."
$13.00 UPC: 759718083415 ROCK
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NURSE WITH WOUND: Dark Fat 2CD (UJ 008CD)
"...a celebration and documentation of 10 years of NWW shows but to call Dark Fat a live album is far too simplistic. It is an entirely new recording constructed by combining the most interesting moments of the past decade into unique tracks. We have M.S. Waldron to thank as he is archival commandant of the NWW oeuvre and since 2006 has recorded everything and we mean EVERYTHING. He has recorded all the live shows, sound-checks, rehearsals, off-stage events and even covertly recorded the private conversations of the band. These recordings have been studiously and lovingly crafted into a unique sonic tapestry by Waldron and Stapleton with delicate embroidery and filigree added by Liles and Potter. Listen in the Dark and soak up the Fat."
$16.00 EAN: 5060446120880 ROCK
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