SPOTLIGHT 39
03/10/2023 08:03
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PSYCHEDELIC/PROGRESSIVE/FOLK
KACIMI FT. AUDREY K. - LES AVANT-GARDES/LA GARE (7"/LE POP CLUB)
On 'Les Avant-Gardes' and 'La Gare', Kacimi continues his production of absurd psychedelic songs, assisted by Romano Bianchi. The orchestration consists of pop, mixing easy listening and groovy bossa with acid folk beats. Recorded at home and mixed by Laurent Blot (Le Superhomard), 'Les Avant-Gardes' and 'La Gare' feature Audrey K. on vocals.
ME AND MY KITES - A SAFE TRAIL (LP/PORCELAIN)
'A Safe Trail' is the fourth album from Swedish hippie pop collective Me And My Kites. It consists of 14 tracks ranging between folk music and rock'n'roll, with flute, violin, Mellotrons, fuzz guitars and vocals harmonies. Music for imagination with colours from the late '60s. The band has played together for more than ten years and have made up a world of their own, with a lot of inspiration from early progressive rock, acid folk and psych pop. Warm and optimistic music, yet with darker and eerier moods for the adventure. Have a nice listening!
MINI - 25 EV ROCK (2LP) (LP/KEPT ALIVE)
A true progressive rock gem from 1993. Mini, the legendary Hungarian prog rock band made a 25 Years Jubilee gig in March 1993 and its final rehearsal was recorded professionally. Nine great tracks played by almost all Mini members from their old 1968-1983 period (the band had a Renaissance period from 1998 on). The recording is now released in remastered version. Comes as double album in gatefold sleeve with isert, limited to 300 hand-numbered copies.
NAXATRAS - IV (2LP/CRIMSON MIST) (LP/SELF RELEASE)
Repress on "crimson mist" coloured vinyl. After three full-lengths of highly improvisational instrumental psychedelic rock, Naxatras take a new step in their evolution. Orienting themselves more on structure, the band has crafted a record that draws heavily from the wellspring of '70s prog rock, heightened further by the new addition of a keyboard player.
REMUDA DUST - THE SPEEDBALL YEARS 99-01 (LP/OZIUM)
Born by the river in another century, Swedish four-piece Remuda Dust found their way back after a twenty-odd year long break. Same dudes, different day. Still fuzzy, just a bit dusty. Daniel on the microphone and bass guitar. Fredrik behind the kit. Anders and David on the strings. For fans of Greenleaf, Ridge, Dozer, Demon Cleaner or Lowrider.
SPRIGUNS OF TOLGUS - JACK WITH A FEATHER (LP/GUERSSEN)
UK psych-folk private press mega-rarity, originally released in 1975. 'Jack With A Feather' was the first vinyl album (after the private cassette only release of 'Rowdy Dowdy Day') by Spriguns Of Tolgus, just before they shortened their name to Spriguns and signed to Decca, recording two classic progressive folk-rock albums. Recorded in a cottage in the middle of nowhere, the album offers mostly traditional songs with charming homemade atmosphere, psychedelic touches, male / female vocals (by Mandy Morton), acoustic/electric guitars, mandolin, dulcimer, fiddle... One of the tracks, 'Seamus The Showman,' originally written by Tim Hart of Steeleye Span (future Spriguns producer), landed the band a deal with Decca Records. First ever official vinyl reissue. Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve + obi. Sourced from the original master tapes. Insert with liner notes by Mandy Morton and photos. "Another lovely album of restrained electric folk." ~Richard Falk (Galactic Ramble).
SPRIGUNS OF TOLGUS - ROWDY DOWDY DAY (LP/GUERSSEN)
Originally released as a private cassette only release in 1974, this is the debut album of progressive folk-rock band Spriguns. Homemade, charming folk-rock with the lovely voice of Mandy Morton, 12-string guitars, dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle... Fabulous covers of 'Let No Man Steal Your Thyme,' 'Matty Groves' and more! Formed in the early '70s, Spriguns Of Tolgus evolved from the folk duo of Mandy & Mike Morton and the scene centered around their Anchor Folk Club in Cambridge. In 1974, the band (Mike and Mandy plus Rick Thomas and Chris Russon) decided to produce a recording to raise funds for new equipment. Using a small tape recorder and mixing desk, 'Rowdy Dowdy Day' was recorded live in the dining room at the band's rented house. A small number of cassettes were produced and subsequently sold at the Anchor Folk Club. With the original cassette impossible to find now, Guerssen is glad to present a vinyl edition. "We grew up in the '60s to the sound of The Beatles; we embraced flower power and all it brought with it; and we indulged ourselves in every type of music on offer. From America came The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, and here in the UK we celebrated our own heroes, Pentangle, Fairport Convention, The Incredible String Band and later Steeleye Span." ~Mandy Morton. First ever vinyl release with original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve. Remastered from the original master tapes. Insert with liner notes by Mandy Morton and photos. "The rarest and most obscure Spriguns album." ~Richard Falk (Galactic Ramble).
STOW LAKE - FLITE (LP/OUT-SIDER)
Previously unreleased archival studio/live recordings from 1970-71 by this lost Bay Area band. A superb cool blend of acid-rock, psychedelia and brass-rock with some outstanding guitar leads, Hammond organ and a tight rhythm section. Stow Lake was a seven piece group (named after the lake in Golden Gate Park) comprised of well-seasoned musicians from the original San Francisco psychedelic/fusion scene. Among them, we can find ace guitar player Bob Hardy (previously of hard psych group The Osgoode/Asgard); the tandem of Jeff Ervin (sax, flute) and Jean Hintermann (trumpet), both later on Aura, Bill Whiter's backing band and Hot Cider (with Dennis Geyer of A.B. Skhy); child prodigy Larry Mallarino on trombone and bass player Dave Dunaway (later of jazz fusion band Listen). Not forgetting powerful singer/organist Bob Staley. Unreleased until now, the recordings contained here were registered at top studios like McCune and Golden State Recorders. Also including are a couple of excellent quality live tracks recorded at the legendary Fillmore West in 1971, showing the band at their peak with an impressive jamming/acid-rock sound. Hard cardboard sleeve. Includes insert with liner notes and download card. RIYL: Tower Of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Electric Flag, Lighthouse...
STRANGE NEW DAWN - NEW NIGHTS OF EUPHORIA (BLACK) (LP/SVART)
Founding members of In The Woods and Green Carnation return to their classic origins in Strange New Dawn. Heavy psychedelic and progressive doom, Strange New Dawn from Kristiansand, Norway unveils epic album 'New Nights Of Euphoria'. The band takes on a cosmic journey with a sound redefined from their past to create an ethereal, genre-blending experience that is bound to leave listeners in awe.
WARA - EL INCA (BLACK) (LP/GUERSSEN)
50th anniversary reissue. One the Holy Grails of South American heavy progressive rock, originally released in 1973 by this Bolivian band. Influenced by hard-rock giants like Uriah Heep or Deep Purple, Wara (whose name translates to Light of the Star in the Aymara language) also added touches of their own Bolivian heritage to the mix, resulting in a pioneering work of fusion between prog/psych rock and Andean folklore. Raw fuzz-wah guitar, organ, occasional violin and flute, heavy drumming, passionate Spanish vocals a la Ian Gilan... 'El Inca' was originally pressed on black vinyl with very few copies on transparent green vinyl. Both editions are virtually impossible to find now. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this legendary album, Guerssen's reissue comes in standard black vinyl and also transparent green like the original (limited to 100 copies). Remastered sound. Comes with original artwork in gatefold sleeve and an insert with liner notes and photos and download card. "Bolivian 1973 complex prog with folk and psych edges, topped by strange harmony vocals. Unique, excepting touches of Phoenix in how they mix cultural elements, and Vanilla Fudge in the vocals" ~Alan Freeman.
GARAGE/BEAT/SURF/ROCK’N’ROLL
THEE KAVALIERS - CONGREGATION FOR ANTI-FLIRTS INC/PRIDE (7"/HYPERLOOP)
Based in McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, Thee Kavaliers issued 4 singles on the now-legendary Pharaoh label (home to the Headstones, Playboys Of Edinburg, Christopher & The Souls and more) between October '65 and January '67, and were part of a thriving local scene. Sadly, no Pharaoh 45 was commercially successful, and having vanished into the ether alongside thousands of other US garage 45s from the same period, their work was eventually rediscovered in the late '70s/early '80s, with Headstones and Playboys sides first reappearing on the first volume of the equally legendary 'Flashback' LP series in 1980. Subsequently, these Pharaoh 45s are HIGHLY sought after these days, with good condition copies changing hands on the collector's market for up to $2000 in some cases!! Thankfully, Hyperloop have once again come to the rescue by combining the A-sides of the first and last Kavaliers 45s, possibly creating their strongest 2-sider to date! 'Congregation' features some super-gnarly fuzz, gritty organ and a near-hysterical vocal that rattles along at quite a pace, while 'Pride' is a more laid back, introspective jangler with lush vocal harmonies. As usual, the packaging is top-notch with a dazzling array of goodies inside: a 7" square double-sided repro of original labels, double-sided postcard, jukebox title strip, 3 x 4" square cards advertising future releases and 2 x 4" square cards advertising related releases on other labels.
DEAD MOON - GOING SOUTH (2LP) (LP/MISSISSIPPI)
'Going South' is an incredibly intense live recording from the band's legendary first tour of New Zealand. Recorded before an audience of about 40 people in Invercargill, this is Dead Moon at their most savage and intense, the way they were meant to be heard.
SIZ - BLIND (LP/HOWLIN BANANA)
Behind the project Siz hides Sylvain Palis, younger brother of the hyperactive Thoineau Palis (TH Da Freak). Nourished by indie rock of the 90s', Sylvain formed Siz in 2016. Produced by Arthur of JC Satan, the group's first album, 'Liquid' (2019), the band presented shoegaze and Seattle grunge sounds. 'Blind', the group's second album, brilliantly mixes noise rock saturated and dotted with bursts of pop. Both Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine influences can be heard, as well as more obscure indie rock from the same era. Comes on transparent magenta coloured vinyl.
SPOTNICKS - THE COMPLETE FRENCH EP MONO VERSIONS (2CD) (CD/MAGIC RECORDS)
This 2CD set has 70 tracks in original mono versions, released between 1962 and 1967 on the President label and also includes two rare singles.
LOUIS, DAVID - PHILADELPHIA RECORD LABELS 45 RPM DISCOGRAPHY (Bk/FUNKADELPHIA)
First ever discography of Philadelphia 45 RPM record labels, includes detailed illustrated discography of hundreds of Philadelphia 45 RPM record labels from 1950s-1990s and beyond. Interviews and stories with important early record guys including Jerry Greene, Lou Silvani and Val Shively. Limited edition first printing of 300 copies, by author David Louis. Self-published book, 8.5 x11 size, glossy cover, 176 pages, a ground-breaking, monumental book that will go down in history for generations - get it while you can!
POP/ROCK/WAVE/NOISE
AFTER GEOGRAPHY - CARAMEL ROOM (12"/LE POP CLUB)
After Geography is a duo made up of Julien Méret and Nicolas Baud, who share a fervent passion for songwriting and British pop rock from the '60s to the '90s. In their lyrics, they explore the turmoil of a somewhat lost generation with falsely off-handed self mockery. But trying to define the musical style of After Geography may not be easy. Britpop or glam rock, a bit folk in its intention, sometimes punk in its energy: for After Geography, the genre doesn't matter. The band presents this distinctive plurality on the 'Caramel Room' EP, which comes through Le Pop Club Records.
BIANCHI, ROMANO - LE DON ET LA DISGRACE (LP/LE POP CLUB)
After 'Fringale', a debut solo album, Romano Bianchi is back with a more modern and personal work with a no less cryptic title: 'Le Don Et La Disgrâce'. Romano Bianchi's penchant for exposing his personal problems in his lyrics and commenting on them with a certain amount of humour is well known, and his latest record has gained in maturity and cynicism what it has lost in opacity.
HYPERCULTE - LA PANGEE (LP/BONGO JOE)
Almighty duo Hyperculte strikes back with a tremendous third album, 'La Pangée.' More than a band, Hyperculte is a superband (!) reuniting two figures of the Geneva subculture scene: Vincent Bertholet (Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp) and Simone Aubert (Tout Bleu, Massicot). If you're not familiar with the band expect some angry krautrock, high-energy post-punk and etheric voices. Facing the collapse of our modern world, its failures, and the dead end we're all rushing in, the band creates a political statement: «this world is dead, glory to the new one». It's about change, fight, hope and rebuilding or communities.
LABASHEEDA - BLUEPRINTS (LP/PRESTO CHANGO)
'Blueprints' is the 2023 album by the idiosyncratic Amsterdam rock trio Labasheeda. Since 2004, the band has released several albums and EPs and has performed extensively on stages at home and abroad. The unorthodox use of violin, the often deviating time signatures and Saskia van der Giessen's distinctive voice give the band its unique sound. On 'Blueprints,' that sound is further expanded by the addition of marimba, cello and double bass.
DESCHAMPS, NOEL - RETOUR AUX SOURCES (CD/MAGIC RECORDS)
Noel Deschamps returns with fourteen songs moving between rock, pop and blues on 'Retour Aux Sources'.
PUNK/HARDCORE
BUSINESS - SUBURBAN REBELS (LP/RADIATION)
Reissue of 500 copies on red vinyl of the debut LP by oi! legends The Business, originally released in 1983. Formed in South London in 1979 the group started playing oi! concerts in 1981, opening for the 4-Skins. After that they quickly became one of the bigger groups on the UK oi! scene. This absolute stone cold oi! classic includes the Indie Chart hit single 'Harry May' plus 'Real Enemy' and 'Guttersnipe' among the others. Produced by the Cockney Rejects' Micky Geggus, this is another essential UK punk/oi! classic.
TOY DOLLS - FAT BOBS FEET (BLACK) (LP/RADIATION)
When 'Fat Bobs Feet' was released by Receiver Records in 1991, it found Sunderland's cheeky punk act Toy Dolls welcoming bassist John Casey into the fold, the latest in a long line joining founding frontman Olga and drummer Martin Yule, who'd been present since 'Bare Faced Cheek;' the favourites here include 'The Sphinx Stinks,' 'Bitten By A Bed Bug' and the immortal 'Kids In Tyne & Wear,' a northeast England punk recasting of Kim Wilde's 'Kids In America,' plus there's a guest appearance by Ashbrooke, Olga's dog, and, unusually for the band, no sign of any symphonic interludes. A much-loved Toy Dolls classic! Includes poster.
YOBS - CHRISTMAS ALBUM (LP/RADIATION)
Power-pop punks The Boys signed to NEMS in 1976, which led to a following in Europe, but disagreements with NEMS spawned alter-ego the Yobs, who specialised in tasteless adaptations. The 1980 release 'Christmas Album' finds the Yobs at their most puerile and profane, a collection of deliciously vile Xmas-themed singalongs, offering rude alternate renditions of holiday favourites such as 'Twelve Days Of Christmas' and a druggy take of 'Auld Lang Syne,' alongside equally shocking originals such as 'Ballad Of The Warrington.' Make sure the kids and granny are out of earshot - this is the Yobs at their sickest!
INDUSTRIAL/EXPERIMENTAL/NOISE/NEOFOLK/GOTHIC
DORPSSTRAAT 3 - OP ONBEVAREN WATEREN (10") (10"/GEERTRUIDA)
On 'Op Onbevaren Wateren' Dorpsstraat 3 sets out to discover new territories in crafting their songs sonically as well as in song structure. Creating percussion with only kitchen tools on a song about someone's last hours on death row, using an old casio sampler to evoke the feeling of sailing on open waters. Every song brings something new to the eclectic mix of influences ranging from folk music to Bollywood soundtracks and contemporary artists like Molchat Doma and Nick Cave. Blending this all together, still sounding unmistakable like themselves with the same DIY ethos and their reverb soaked analog synth sounds.
BARKAS, LISE -& LISA KAUFFERT- - LO BECAT (LP/MORC)
Take a seat when this album starts. Lise and Lisa are a very unorthodox French/German duo, both playing bagpipes. 'Lo Becat' is one long composition, spread over two sides, and brings you drones, delicate melodic motives and untamed rhythms, often all at once, melding together influences from traditional songs, folkloristic dances and minimalism. Warm, heavy and soothing, all at the same time. A unique auditory experience that transcends conventional musical boundaries. Edition of 200 copies in handscreened chipboard sleeve with download coupon.
METAL/STONER/HARDROCK
ASTEROID WITCH/GREENSEEKER - SPLIT LP (BLACK) (LP/ELECTRIC VALLEY)
Asteroid Witch: Forged in the nucleus of a distant black hole and teleported to Portland Oregon in 2021 AD, Asteroid Witch is a conduit for the psychic communication of celestial Demi-Gods from deep space. Since first making contact, they have been transmitting cosmic doom metal from the stars to enchanted live audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest. Greenseeker: Greenseeker worships the hallowed ground of psychedelic proto-metal giants such as Rainbow, Uriah Heep and Atomic Rooster, with music steeped in classic riffs and mystical lyrics. Formed in 2019, Greenseeker hit the ground running and the band recorded its first demo, the self-titled Greenseeker, in the spring of 2020. Their demo caught the ear of the doom underground, nabbing the band a record deal which would lead to their debut full-length album 'The Wish' releasing in May of 2022 on StoneFly Records. SIDE 1: 1. Asteroid Witch - From Other Worlds 2. Asteroid Witch - Time Crystal/Mind Prism 3. Asteroid Witch - Prophets Of The Celestial Temple 4. Asteroid Witch - Astral Projection SIDE 2: 1. Greenseeker - The Curse Of The Black Clouds 2. Greenseeker - Devil's Grave Touch
CRISIS (USA) - 8 CONVULSIONS (BLACK) (LP/SVART)
Hailing from New York City, Crisis was a band that defied classification from the very start. During a time when heavy music was dominated by a mostly male presence, founders Afzaal Deen and original drummer Fred Waring envisioned a female-fronted band to run against the grain and destroy expectations. Seeking out a singer with a singular sound and presence, and found their match in groundbreaking vocalist and avant-visual artist Karyn Crisis. Their album '8 Convulsions' comes as a 30th anniversary edition. Remastered and repackaged, the package comes with a booklet full of lyrics and exclusive photos.
METROPOL GROUP - 55 YEARS OF ROCK (LP/KEPT ALIVE)
Coming from Nagyvárad (Oradea) in Romania, hardrock band Metropol had to face the very hard conditions of the '70s-'80s Communist Romania. Due to their hard work, exceptional management skills and plenty of luck they became one of the leading rock acts in Romania in the late '70s. Metropol released four LPs between 1978 and 1986 and had annual country-wide tours. As a native Hungarian band, they sang in their own language, but sometimes translations were performed in ethnic Romanian cities. Due to Communist censorship, only their debut LP 'Égig Érhetne Az Ének' (The Song Could Reach The Sky) could be recorded in Hungarian. All subsequent albums had to have only Romanian versions. Kept Alive Records now proudly present their third Hungarian vinyl album. The tracks on Side A were saved in the band's archives, taken from various sources between 1971-1974. The tracks on side B were recorded live in Székelyudvarhely (Odorhei Secuiesc) in 2021.
BLUES/COUNTRY/OLDIES
LUCKY PEPPER - EASIER SAID THAN DONE (LP/DOGHOUSE & BONE)
Lucky Pepper is a bluesrock group from France. They release their successor of 'Rock 'n Roll Attack' from 2020, entitled ' Easier Said Than Done'. The album is composed entirely by frontman Geoffrey Lucky Pepper.
JAZZ/AVANTGARDE
SANTA DIVER - MORNING AIR (LP/KEPT ALIVE)
Santa Diver choose an unusual orchestration for an instrumental trio with violin, electric bass and drums. Through the years from 2006 they shaped a musical universum on their own, spinning around jazz, contemporary music, '60s styled psychedelic rock and oriental music. This is their fifth album, recorded in 2022.
REGGAE/DUB/SKA/ROCKSTEADY
BROWN, DENNIS - LOVE IS SO TRUE (LP/RADIATION ROOTS)
One of the greatest reggae singers of all time, Dennis Brown made an incredible impact during a career that spanned four decades, his reign cut short by his tragically early death from a collapsed lung in 1999, aged just 42. First released in 1995 under the title 'Take A Stand' and also known as 'Temperature Is Rising,' the album 'Love Is So True' was expertly produced by Anthony Dehaney, alias Bunny Gemini, at the Record Factory studios in Kingston, then home to some of the better dancehall being cut in Jamaica. Along with saxophonist/arranger Dean Fraser and the Fire House Crew and "Rhythm Twins" Sly and Robbie, the featured musicians include the stalwart keyboardist Ansel Collins of 'Double Barrel' and 'Stalag' fame, guitarist Lascelles Beckford and bassist Danny "Axe Man" Thompson of the Gifted Roots band, trumpeter David Madden of Zap Pow, and keyboardist Dennis "Jah D" Fearon. The keen musicianship brought forth by these players helped coax the best out of Brown on songs such as 'Never Let Your Heart Be Troubled,' which rides a tough re-cut of the 'Full Up' rhythm, and 'Temperature Is Rising,' on a durable re-cut of the 'Far East'/'Jah Shakey' rhythm; 'A Little Respect' makes use of a bouncing update of 'Pressure And Slide,' the meditative 'Sea Shore' is on a great dancehall cut of 'Real Rock' and the anti-rude boy 'Gangster' is voiced on a beautiful dancehall interpretation of 'Freedom Blues.' There's even a dancehall take of the Beatles' 'You Won't See Me,' delivered as only Dennis Brown can, as well as a likeable re-make of Dennis' own 'Have You Ever.'
SOUL/FUNK/LATIN/R&B/GOSPEL
LA MAXIMA 79 - UN NUEVO DIA (LP/SMAYRA)
2022 album by Italian salsa ensemble La Maxima 79 now also on vinyl!
VARIOUS - VIVA EL SABADO (LP/BUH)
'HITS DE DISCO POP PERUANO (1978-1989)' - This compilation brings together for the first time diverse Peruvian musical groups that immersed themselves in dance music following the codes brought by the disco revolution. As a phenomenon of a new culture, the global dissemination of disco music had various variations and reformulations. The way it took root in Peru constitutes a fascinating yet underexplored history, despite the numerous recordings that came to light, mainly in the 1980s, running parallel to the boom of Peruvian tropical music, the emergence of a new pop rock scene, and the widespread use of synthesizers and electronic drums. And even though the groups were eclectic and moved across various musical genres, their dance music hits have now become cult pieces. From Lima to Trujillo, from Iquitos to Tarapoto, this compilation presents a wide range of sounds designed for the dance floor: unrestrained, eclectic, and high-energy. From pioneering groups with brief yet foundational trajectories like Rollets (composed of members from the rock group Laghonia) or Santodomingo Kid (led by experimental musician Luis David Aguilar), who range from boogie to soul disco with electrifying synthesizer sounds. But also, the exotic arrangements of Grupo América and Grupo Cremolada, to the tropical disco pop sound of Grupo San Francisco or Los Roller's de Tarapoto. From the space disco ventures of Grupo Swing to the synthesized pop sound of Pepo Rock, Jaque Mate, or Annie. 'Viva El Sábado: Hits De Disco Pop Peruano (1978-1989)' constitutes a fabulous and unique document to delve into Peruvian dance music and initiates a new series at Buh Records that will present in various volumes some of the treasures of disco music in Peru. Compilation and research by Luis Alvarado. The album includes a booklet with extensive information and visual documentation. Mastered by Alberto Cendra. Art and design by Estudio Famas. SIDE 1: 1. Rollets - Patinando (1980) 2. Grupo Cremolada - Amazonas (1982) 3. Santodomingo Kid - Caminito (1978) 4. Grupo Swing - Bosque Solitario (1982) 5. Grupo San Francisco - Sin Ti (1985) SIDE 2: 1. Pepo Rock - Te Lo Dije (1986) 2. Los Roller's De Tarapoto - Amor Cibernético (1985) 3. Jaque Mate - Abrígame (1989) 4. Grupo América - Amo A Susana (1986) 5. Annie - Jungla De Cemento (1989)
VARIOUS - BEST OF WALLY-O'S PHILADELPHIA PRODUCTIONS 2 (CD/PHILLY ARCHIVES)
Limited edition pressing of 100 copies only. Includes four-panel insert. From the master tapes of Toxan, Womar and Soulburst Records from Philadelphia. Produced by Wally-O during the 1960s-1980s. TRACKS: 01. Assassins - I Could Never Find A Nicer Girl 02. Anna King - So In Love With You 03. Lady Fox & The Foxettes - I'm Not In Love With You Anymore 04. The Passionetts - I'm Not In Love With You Anymore 05. The Passionetts - My Life Depends On You (Long Version) 06. The Passionetts - My Life Depends On You (Raw Version) 07. The Impacts - Thunder Chicken 08. The Herb Johnson Settlement - Damph Faint 09. Topaz - Lover Man 10. Chapter One - Thinking About The Days 11. Paradise - It Wasn't A Lie 12. Paradise - I Just Wanna Be Loved 13. Paradise - Tomorrow 14. Paradise - Tell Her 15. Paradise - We Belong Together 16. Monica - I Don't Know Nothing Else To Tell You 17. Monica - Freedom 18. Network - Jam Boogie 19. Herb Johnson - War 20. Judah (Royal Line) - Truth Is The Light
VARIOUS - TRY IT... YOU'LL LIKE IT! (CD/PHILLY ARCHIVES)
The best of Campus and So-Char Records 196101973. Limited to 100 copies. TRACKS: 01. The Philadelphians - The Love That I Lost 02. The Philadelphians - Dear 03. The Philadelphians - Coming Home To You 04. The Philadelphians - Church Bells 05. The Philadelphians - I Missed Her 06. The Philadelphians - The Vow (No Strings Version) 07. The Philadelphians - Coming Home To You (Acapella Version) 08. George Tindley - Fairy Tales 09. George Tindley - Just For Her 10. The Enchantments - I Love You Cherry 11. The Enchantments - Come On Home 12. The Enchantments - Bing Bang 13. Joe Hunter Charles - I Need Room 14. The Larks - Freight Train Home 15. The Larks - Freight Train Home Pt 2 16. The Larks - A Thousand Miles Away 17. The Larks - It's Unbelievable 18. The Peppermint Stiks - Theme From The Peppermint Stik 19. The Peppermint Stiks - El Twisto 20. Marty Portnoy - The Count 21. Marty Portnoy & His Orchestra - The Count Pt 2 22. The Four Larks - It's Unbelievable 23. Sandy Hadley - Since I Found A Love 24. Sandy Hadley - I'll Never Try To Change You 25. Ghetto Children - Motherlove 26. Ghetto Children - Try It... You'll Like It 27. Ghetto Children - Here I Stand 28. Franklin - Bip Bop Bam, I'm A Hell Of A Man 29. Franklin - Double Dutch Rope
AFRO-BEAT/FUNK & PSYCH/DESERT BLUES/ETHIOPIQUES
BOUNALY - DIMANCHE A BAMAKO (LP/SAHEL SOUNDS)
First heard by global audiences on Sahel Sounds' 'Music From Saharan WhatsApp' series, Malian guitarist Bounaly (the stage name of Ali "Bounaly" Traore) makes his full-length debut with 'Dimanche A Bamako' ("Sunday in Bamako"). Recorded live on location, the music on the album is a mix of regional favorites, traditional standards and originals. Long songs with looping rhythms, pounding kicks and electric shredding guitar. A raw and frenetic take on northern Mali desert sound, playing for the diaspora at a Bamako wedding.
VARIOUS: WORLD, CLASSICAL, SPOKEN WORDS ETC
TONN3RR3 & BIKAYE - IT'S A BOMB (LP/BORN BAD)
For a long time, the music of Congo-born Bony Bikaye had to be sought in the purgatory of "world music." Bikaye, who grew up listening to modern European music like krautrock, recorded a couple of albums with CY1, produced by Hector Zazou. Now it's up to French trio TONN3RR3 with Bikaye who joined forces and releases 'It's A Bomb.' A intriguing mix of soukouss, rumba, synths, percussion, Roland 808 patterns, and vocals which sometimes remind of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Includes download code.
TONN3RR3 & BIKAYE - IT'S A BOMB (CD/BORN BAD)
For a long time, the music of Congo-born Bony Bikaye had to be sought in the purgatory of "world music." Bikaye, who grew up listening to modern European music like krautrock, recorded a couple of albums with CY1, produced by Hector Zazou. Now it's up to French trio TONN3RR3 with Bikaye who joined forces and releases 'It's A Bomb.' A intriguing mix of soukouss, rumba, synths, percussion, Roland 808 patterns, and vocals which sometimes remind of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Includes download code.
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