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PRICE: $35.00

CAT #: AU 1028LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

"Open Vocal Phrases, Where Songs Come in And Out and Sketches For World of Echo (AU 1029CD) offer two intimate unedited Arthur Russell solo live performances recorded at Phill Niblock's Experimental Intermedia Foundation in Downtown NYC on 12/20/85 and 06/25/84. Phill curated and produced with Arthur both concerts at EI that would become part of the foundation for the World of Echo album. These extraordinary performances were recorded 18 months apart between 1984/85 by Steve Cellum and overseen by Phill and Arthur. Arthur would later edit sections from both concerts merging it with studio material recorded at Battery Sound to finalize the World of Echo album released in 1986. The double vinyl LP for Open Vocal Phrases, Where Songs Come in And Out includes the complete nineteen-minute-plus version of 'Tower of Meaning/Rabbit's Ear/Home Away' along with the previously unreleased songs 'That's The Very Reason,' and 'Too Early to Tell.' Side four includes two instrumental performances from the 06/25/84 Sketches for World of Echo performance, 'Changing Forest' and 'Sunlit Water' along with a full color insert and liner notes from Audika Records and Arthur Russell archivist Steve Knutson."

 

PRICE: $22.00

CAT #: AU 1029CD

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

"Open Vocal Phrases, Where Songs Come in And Out and Sketches For World of Echo (AU 1029CD) offer two intimate unedited Arthur Russell solo live performances recorded at Phill Niblock's Experimental Intermedia Foundation in Downtown NYC on 12/20/85 and 06/25/84. Phill curated and produced with Arthur both concerts at EI that would become part of the foundation for the World of Echo album. These extraordinary performances were recorded 18 months apart between 1984/85 by Steve Cellum and overseen by Phill and Arthur. Arthur would later edit sections from both concerts merging it with studio material recorded at Battery Sound to finalize the World of Echo album released in 1986. Double CD digipack with full color insert and liner notes. 2CD contains the complete Sketches performance."

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: BTR 109LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

LP version. ?atellites' self-titled debut album received international acclaim. The record earned support from outlets such BBC Radio 6 Music and FIP in France, and they were invited to record live sets for both Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM, and KEXP in Seattle. Since their debut, ?atellites have evolved from a studio project into a full-fledged touring band. Over time, the lineup has shifted, enabling the group to recreate their studio sound live. Their expanded lineup now includes Tsuf Mishali on keys and synths, known for his work in proggy psych bands, and the animated Tal Eyal on percussion. ?atellites blast back into orbit on Aylar, delivering a bold evolution on the psychedelic folk-meets-groove sound they established on their acclaimed debut album. Rotem Bahar has also stepped up as the band's full-time vocalist and frontwoman, adding a fuller, grittier edge to the group's sound. Behind the drumkit, Lotan Yaish brings dynamic energy to the rhythm section. After two years of touring, this cohesive and reinvigorated lineup entered the studio with renewed purpose and closer musical bonds. Aylar (Turkish for "moons" or "months") showcases more ambitious arrangements, extended compositions, intricate harmonies, and unexpected twists, reflecting the band's commitment to innovation and their passion for the original wave of Turkish psychedelic music. Kluger's saz and Mishali's synths intertwine seamlessly, underpinned by Ariel Harrosh's infectious basslines and Yaish's dramatic drumming, all culminating in Rotem's husky, emotive vocals. The album's most ambitious cover is their cosmic folk-funk rendition of Hakki Bullut's ballad "Ikmiz Bir Fideniz," followed by the original instrumental "Be? Karde?" ("Five Brothers"). If ?atellites' self-titled debut laid the blueprint for their sound, Aylar marks their transformation into a fully realized musical force. With this album, ?atellites step confidently out of the shadows of their Anatolian psych heroes to craft a modern yet timeless record, expanding their influences while deepening their connection to their roots.

 

PRICE: $31.50

CAT #: BBI 161LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

This album is a slow grower and even after ten years, this dark work by the New York duo still sounds fresh, is touching and overall astonishing. Originally released in 2014 through the BB*ISLAND label the long out-of-print vinyl is now reissued as a special limited edition. Pressed on "Sparkling Starlight" vinyl and housed in a deluxe cardboard jacket, it comes with a folded poster incl the lyrics and a postcard with a download code. The download includes the album tracks and an exclusive one-hour interview podcast with She Keeps Bees. Considering how controlled the chaos is on Eight Houses -- a record that's ruptured by riffs and rattled by rhythms without leaping straight off the rails -- it's tough to imagine a time when Jessica Larrabee and Andy LaPlant didn't finish each other's sentences, creatively and personally. But that's how She Keeps Bees began: with LaPlant bashing a borrowed kit (including a garbage-picked floor tom) atop a step-ladder and Larrabee directing the dark solo recordings she began soon after moving from Philadelphia to Brooklyn. That dynamic became more pronounced with each passing record, peaking with the self-produced songs of "Nests" and "Dig On," the latter of which expanded the pair's minimal sound with bass parts and synths. Now joined by an outside producer (Rare Book Room's Nicolas Vernhes) and guest musicians including Sharon Van Etten and Adam Schatz, She Keeps Bees revels in the raw power of subtlety, silence and space, coloring Larrabee's compositions with lean piano lines, hazy horns and warm organ rolls.

 

PRICE: $19.00

CAT #: BEWITH 001-7

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 repress. You may know Aretha Franklin's scintillating "One Step Ahead" from its vital role in the Oscar-winning movie Moonlight (2016). You may also know it as providing the beautifully melancholic backdrop for Mos Def's 1999 hit "Ms Fat Booty". The inaugural Be With Records 7" is a special one indeed, containing the first ever officially licensed reissue of Aretha's all-time deep soul classic, paired with goosebump-inducing killer "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face".

 

PRICE: $19.00

CAT #: BEWITH 002-7

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 repress. Neck-snapping soul masterpiece from Freddie Scott, famously sampled by Biz Markie for his melancholic pop-rap hit "Just A Friend" and a surefire piano-driven basement party anthem in its own right. On the flip, "Powerful Love" is up-tempo guitar-soul with finger-popping swing. Featuring delicate horns and gorgeous backing vocals, it's an unfairly slept-on gem. A peerless piece of deep soul and hip-hop history.

 

PRICE: $35.50

CAT #: BEWITH 173LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Thought Leadership's III Of Pentacles is an instant classic and glides into the pantheon of timeless guitar-soul totems. Originally out on cassette only, Be With presents the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this. Thought Leadership has already garnered big support from such tastemakers as Ruf Dug, Jason Boardman, Nathan Gregory Wilkins, J Walk, Evan Woodward, Justin Robertson and Heavenly's Jeff Barrett. They reside in Stockport and are obsessed with ethereal guitar records. Captured on a multitrack recorder in a terraced house in Stockport, this is as DIY as it gets. Glaringly obvious is a love for classic Factory and early 4AD. Perhaps it is the proximity to the River Mersey where the ideas arrived, and there being but three miles between where this and the Durutti Column's classic LC was recorded, as the two operate across a familiar aural plain. Be it geographic or otherwise, limited by a true economy of means, namely guitar, pedals and drum machine, the fruit borne from these humble tools has been indelibly shaped by the perma-gloom that hangs low over the Manchester and Stockport environs. Think Sensations Fix or G?ttsching at his most peeled out. Drones, ambient drifts of broken chords and distorted lead lines all swirl round the mix. Carefully remastered by Be With's engineer Simon Francisco to ensure it sounds better than ever after its initial tape release. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry, in Holland. The original tape cover artwork, so crucial to Thought Leadership's striking visual aesthetic, has been rejigged for vinyl issue here at Be With. Its stark presentation befits the music contained within. RIYL: Durutti Coulmn, Cocteau Twins, Dif Juz, Sensations Fix, Spike.

 

PRICE: $39.50

CAT #: BEC 5614293

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

1999 DJ Tool: "Cassius 1999," "La Mouche," "Feeling For You" and other classics tracks as never heard before. Unreleased double vinyl album featuring eight exclusive extended versions of the most iconic tracks from the album 1999, and a short story-liner notes by Boombass. 1999 DJ Tool has never been released before ? it was only sent to some VIPs years ago as a promo vinyl boxset while the 1999 album was released. "Daft Punk's groundbreaking album Homework had just opened the door for French electronic music to reach global audiences. For artists rooted in DJ culture, this was a turning point. French acts were finally being invited to play at burgeoning festivals and iconic clubs. The British audience was the first to embrace us, and weekend after weekend, we toured the UK. Inspired by those nights behind the decks, we suggested releasing a vinyl featuring extended versions of tracks from 1999. Designed as a promotional DJ Tool, it celebrated expansive, long-form tracks reminiscent of the ones we loved to play, an homage to our early experiments with endless loops, like Dinapoly from 1996. The vinyl was pressed in an extremely promo limited series, echoing our early maxi-singles and the rare records we used to hunt for as collectors. For fans, it was a chance to own something truly unique; for us, it was a final opportunity to re-explore the album's music. Produced in the style of La Funk Mob's EP, with the two of us in a recording booth surrounded by floppy-disk machines and two or three synths, the album's songs were structured and mixed directly in stereo on a DAT (digital audio tape). "Most tracks, originally very long, were edited into a coherent, hour-long listening experience. The DJ Tool was assembled from those original mixes, as a final, free-wheeling variation of our three weeks of fun in the studio. Holding that vinyl today brings back vivid memories of those early travels, the nightclubs at the cusp of transformation, the crowds getting younger at new parties, and the vinyl records that were just starting to fade from DJ booths."

 

PRICE: $10.00

CAT #: BLACKEST 016CD

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

2025 price reduction, last copies... Blackest Ever Black presents Sleep Heavy, the debut album of broken-hearted, downtempo R&B/street-soul and supremely atmospheric, introspective electronics from Jabu: a trio comprised of vocalist/lyricists Alex Rendall and Jasmine Butt, and producer Amos Childs. The group was born out of Bristol's Young Echo collective: an ecosystem unto itself which has birthed and nurtured a number of other notable soundsystem-rooted projects and artists to date, including Kahn & Neek, Sam Kidel, Ishan Sound, Ossia, Asda, Chester Giles, and Killing Sound (Childs with Kidel and Vessel). Jabu's previous 7" singles, though arresting, barely hinted at the level of accomplishment and emotional heft that Sleep Heavy delivers. It's a future Bristol classic with a universal resonance, with songs that are highly personal but deeply relatable, and a tripped-out, time-dissolving sound design that both haunts and consoles. It is, first and foremost, a meditation on grief, loss, making sense of separation, and death; but it also looks forward to what might come after the aftermath: healing, acceptance, the chance to begin again. Childs is one of the most gifted producers of his generation and his work here, grounded in hip-hop but floating free, is a thing of sustained wonder: crepuscular, melancholic, subtly psychedelic, and heavily dubwise, but always concise and purposeful. Stitched together from deep-dug and beautifully repurposed samples, it draws on influences from US R&B to Japanese art-pop minimalism -- Mariah to Mariah Carey, if you will -- and a rich seam of underground UK soul, boogie, DIY/post-punk, library music, and lovers rock. There is also of course a distant connection to the Bristol blues of Smith & Mighty and the sultry urban gothic of Protection-era Massive Attack (1994), but Jabu's orchestration of womb-like ambiences, cold synth tones, and brittle beats feel entirely sui generis. They provide the perfect setting for Rendall's wounded, imploring and carefully weighted vocals, which are no less extraordinary: nodding to giants like Teddy Pendergrass and The Temptations in terms of phrasing and front-and-center vulnerability, with something of The Associates' Billy MacKenzie in there too; defeated but defiant. Meanwhile, Jas's heavenly interventions, sometimes leading but more often parsed and layered into tremulous, gossamer abstraction, draw a line between the Catholic choral harmonies of her childhood and the ethereal, oceanic sweep of Cocteau Twins. By its end, Sleep Heavy's world-weariness is intact and scarcely diminished, but some light has been admitted, and is visible from the sea-floor.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: BLACKEST 016LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

2025 price reduction, last copies... LP version. Blackest Ever Black presents Sleep Heavy, the debut album of broken-hearted, downtempo R&B/street-soul and supremely atmospheric, introspective electronics from Jabu: a trio comprised of vocalist/lyricists Alex Rendall and Jasmine Butt, and producer Amos Childs. The group was born out of Bristol's Young Echo collective: an ecosystem unto itself which has birthed and nurtured a number of other notable soundsystem-rooted projects and artists to date, including Kahn & Neek, Sam Kidel, Ishan Sound, Ossia, Asda, Chester Giles, and Killing Sound (Childs with Kidel and Vessel). Jabu's previous 7" singles, though arresting, barely hinted at the level of accomplishment and emotional heft that Sleep Heavy delivers. It's a future Bristol classic with a universal resonance, with songs that are highly personal but deeply relatable, and a tripped-out, time-dissolving sound design that both haunts and consoles. It is, first and foremost, a meditation on grief, loss, making sense of separation, and death; but it also looks forward to what might come after the aftermath: healing, acceptance, the chance to begin again. Childs is one of the most gifted producers of his generation and his work here, grounded in hip-hop but floating free, is a thing of sustained wonder: crepuscular, melancholic, subtly psychedelic, and heavily dubwise, but always concise and purposeful. Stitched together from deep-dug and beautifully repurposed samples, it draws on influences from US R&B to Japanese art-pop minimalism -- Mariah to Mariah Carey, if you will -- and a rich seam of underground UK soul, boogie, DIY/post-punk, library music, and lovers rock. There is also of course a distant connection to the Bristol blues of Smith & Mighty and the sultry urban gothic of Protection-era Massive Attack (1994), but Jabu's orchestration of womb-like ambiences, cold synth tones, and brittle beats feel entirely sui generis. They provide the perfect setting for Rendall's wounded, imploring and carefully weighted vocals, which are no less extraordinary: nodding to giants like Teddy Pendergrass and The Temptations in terms of phrasing and front-and-center vulnerability, with something of The Associates' Billy MacKenzie in there too; defeated but defiant. Meanwhile, Jas's heavenly interventions, sometimes leading but more often parsed and layered into tremulous, gossamer abstraction, draw a line between the Catholic choral harmonies of her childhood and the ethereal, oceanic sweep of Cocteau Twins. By its end, Sleep Heavy's world-weariness is intact and scarcely diminished, but some light has been admitted, and is visible from the sea-floor.

 

PRICE: $12.50

CAT #: BORNBAD 180CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"Hi, it's Arthur. Here's a lesson on how not to fit into the modern music world (while still having fun). I want to make a big album. A brick. An intense, long, rich, dripping, ostentatious block. I want it to give me the feeling that I haven't overthought it. That I've listened to my lowest instincts as a musician, and I want to embark on an adventure while doing it. With its highs, lows, doubts, and moments of intense pride when you feel that massive chaos take the shape of what has, for me, become an odyssey. Forgive this lyricism, but it's also the foundation of this record. My first album, which arrived through the means of a global pandemic and the kindness of the Born Bad label in 2021, opened Pandora's box? I don't want to forget the obscure yet brilliant bands each decade has gifted us, but I also want to confront the ambition of the greatest? I want to tell myself that I don't have to write 'in' the footsteps of the Beatles, Emitt Rhodes, Bowie, or Neil Young, but that I can walk alongside them, as quietly as possible, while always pushing as far as my musical ambitions take me. So here's where it leads: A long, dense double album. The aforementioned brick? I now take the liberty to speak to those who will listen to this record, to share my idea of how to approach it. For me, it's a tribute to the adventurous, sprawling albums of the '60s, '70s, and even today, to be honest. Long, winding, baroque albums, that we listen to throughout our lives, and constantly rediscover. Albums we can listen to in small bits, sometimes one side, sometimes another, not always in the same order, not always in full. These enduring albums, by their very nature, have nourished me and still fascinate me (The Beatles' White Album, The Pretty Things' Parachute, The Kinks' Arthur, Pink Floyd's A Saucerful of Secrets, or the Desert Sessions in a more modern style)? A double album, in a gatefold format, is necessarily a strong, imposing object. So it only makes sense to accompany it with artwork that matches its weight. After all, a cover doesn't disappear once you've placed the record on the turntable. So why not get lost in it while the music does its work? To everyone who buys, steals, or downloads this record, you have my deepest gratitude." --Arthur Satan

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: BORNBAD 180LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Double LP version. "Hi, it's Arthur. Here's a lesson on how not to fit into the modern music world (while still having fun). I want to make a big album. A brick. An intense, long, rich, dripping, ostentatious block. I want it to give me the feeling that I haven't overthought it. That I've listened to my lowest instincts as a musician, and I want to embark on an adventure while doing it. With its highs, lows, doubts, and moments of intense pride when you feel that massive chaos take the shape of what has, for me, become an odyssey. Forgive this lyricism, but it's also the foundation of this record. My first album, which arrived through the means of a global pandemic and the kindness of the Born Bad label in 2021, opened Pandora's box? I don't want to forget the obscure yet brilliant bands each decade has gifted us, but I also want to confront the ambition of the greatest? I want to tell myself that I don't have to write 'in' the footsteps of the Beatles, Emitt Rhodes, Bowie, or Neil Young, but that I can walk alongside them, as quietly as possible, while always pushing as far as my musical ambitions take me. So here's where it leads: A long, dense double album. The aforementioned brick? I now take the liberty to speak to those who will listen to this record, to share my idea of how to approach it. For me, it's a tribute to the adventurous, sprawling albums of the '60s, '70s, and even today, to be honest. Long, winding, baroque albums, that we listen to throughout our lives, and constantly rediscover. Albums we can listen to in small bits, sometimes one side, sometimes another, not always in the same order, not always in full. These enduring albums, by their very nature, have nourished me and still fascinate me (The Beatles' White Album, The Pretty Things' Parachute, The Kinks' Arthur, Pink Floyd's A Saucerful of Secrets, or the Desert Sessions in a more modern style)? A double album, in a gatefold format, is necessarily a strong, imposing object. So it only makes sense to accompany it with artwork that matches its weight. After all, a cover doesn't disappear once you've placed the record on the turntable. So why not get lost in it while the music does its work? To everyone who buys, steals, or downloads this record, you have my deepest gratitude." --Arthur Satan

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: DDS 086LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Shredding up definitions of electro-acoustic opera, spectralist chamber musique and concr?te rave, Demdike hit square between the eyes/ears of film music vernaculars on a startlingly strong addition to their unique oeuvre, now in its 16th year of elusive psychoacoustic strafes and jump-cuts across putative borders. The 13-part, hour-long album dislodges source material made for the experimental film To Cut and Shoot, by Kristen Pilon, an NYC-based musician and filmmaker, to farther refract the film's themes of serendipity and the nature of ghosts and dreams with a flickering flux of sound-imagery and aleatoric weirdness appropriate to her original meditations, but also freely messing with their forms. Situated just a few miles north of Houston, Cut and Shoot is a relatively insignificant Texas town with an unforgettably bizarre name. Pilon grew up not far from Cut and Shoot, and it's there where she ran into 65-year-old machinist and motorcyclist Robert Lewis Stevenson, better known as Bobbo, who's pictured on the album's cover. Responding to Kristen's initial piano and operatic vocal recordings, Demdike return a volley of discrete parts tilting from typically cantankerous mayhem to quieter, more clandestine buzzes sliced with crazed interstices of the imagination, all marbled with the plasmic contrails of the paranormal which have long been peculiar to their work. With a poetic flair reflecting Pilon's own phrasing and melding of mediums, Demdike unfold and expand her melodic fragments into temporal mazes. The storyline wickedly frays and loops into itself with a non-linearity that recalls the mid-to-latter stages of Lynch's Mulholland Drive or waking from a sweaty fever dream only to pitch back into its thorny bush of ghosts, often within the space of one track. It's testament to the ever-tighter binds of Demdike's symbiotic vision that the results nevertheless hold a thread of logic that weaves in everything from their Jon Collin jams to reams of mixes and Gruppo edits with an unresolved, open-ended quality. RIYL: The Caretaker, Gruppo Di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza, Nate Young. Mastered by Rashad Becker, art by Andrew Lyster.

 

PRICE: $27.00

CAT #: DC 908LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 repress. "Drag City presents the first official reissue of Dorothy Carter's 1976 album debut, her folk-music exegesis, Troubadour. In her lifetime, Dorothy, a self-made traveling musician and folklorist, brought forth masterful evocations on hammered dulcimer and psaltery from a myriad of times and places. Her music was played, produced and sold outside of that era's mainstream music distribution. Troubadour reissue producer Eric Demby can look back to a childhood spent off the grid: the early '70s in rural Maine, and later on, in Boston -- wherever his freewheeling father brought the family, at one point or another, there too was Dorothy, as she lived and breathed, playing her hammered dulcimer. The early '70s found everyone living up on the farm up in rural Maine; it was here that Rutman, Constance, Dorothy and some others formed Central Maine Power Company, a troupe of almost feral improvisers playing on a combination of self-made and found instruments, with live video feedback to boot. In 1976, Dorothy had been playing music for decades, but had yet to record any of it. That year, she went to Cambridge's Studio B with Rutman and friend Steve Baer at the console. Constance and Sally Hilmer accompanied her. The performances captured there were released later that year as Troubadour. In addition to hammered dulcimer and psaltery, Dorothy played the flute and sang. She chose songs from all over: Appalachian folk tunes, old and ancient psalms and hymns, Scottish, Irish, French and Israeli melodies, with a few of her own songs for good measure. They all flow together effortlessly under Dorothy and friends' hands in a syncretic space that we can identify today as a garden of world musics -- a highly energized, alternately meditative and proselytic recital whose vitality has only burgeoned in the decades since it appeared. As it should be: the music of Dorothy Carter is akin to a portal, linking her with the eternal. This edition of Troubadour reproduces the original album package, adding an insert adorned with additional photos of Dorothy and her collection of instruments, as well as notes from Eric Demby exploring the era -- his childhood -- from a vantage point of some 50 years. This reissue is a long-held family dream come true, and it is dedicated in loving memory to Bob Rutman, Constance Demby, David Demby and Dorothy Carter."

 

PRICE: $13.50

CAT #: DRUNKEN 184EP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

By all accounts it was looking like the riff was dead and buried in 2024 -- then this crippling hod of bricks was dumped on the planet's back. Patrol skillfully combine the glam rock perfection of Sweet, the '80s heavy metal grit of Judas Priest, and the razor-sharp melodies of Thin Lizzy. But fear not punks, the backbone of this record has a modern garage pace not unlike Liquids or Sick Thoughts to ensure toes are tapping across the board. Maxime Smadja (Chateau Vergogne Studio/Rixe/Boss) has undoubtedly left his mark of class on this EP, adding additional guitars and vocals as well as taking on all the engineering duties, giving these songs that familiar analog sizzle they deserve. This is the soundtrack to riding rat bikes across the Pyrenees at dawn, with a belly full of amphetamine. Get wired in and turn it up to 11.

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: EFFICIENT 027LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 repress. Hydroplane reinstate their formidable 1997 debut of sublime guitar atmospherics, fragile lyricism, and droning incidentals with an overdue vinyl reissue. An offshoot of the now-f?ted The Cat's Miaow, the trio formed after drummer Cameron Smith decamped to London, charting new territory with tape loops, manipulated samples, and a borrowed Jupiter 4 in the wake of Endtroducing. Adopting a handle that Dean Wareham once considered calling Luna, Hydroplane intended to only ever release Excerpts From Forthcoming LP (1996), a single-sided 7" sonic collage, before imploding in mystery. Their label however insisted they deliver their taunted album. From the comfort of a Brunswick flat, they continued to record soaring melodies and restrained song structures to 4-track, sculpting dramatic Radiophonic Workshop cues weighted in reverb and near-perfect dream pop lead by Kerrie Bolton's empyrean vocals. Bored of industry expectation and largely ignored by local audiences, the reluctant performers followed the way of The Cannanes and formed meaningful overseas alliances by mail and phone, securing releases on Michigan outpost Drive-In and Broadcast launching pad Wurlitzer Jukebox. Championed by John Peel with twenty spins on his converted Radio One slot and even polling in Festive Fifty of 1997, the humble three-piece still walked to their neighborhood shops undetected. Previously only available as a US-issued CD, this reminiscent late-night suite establishes Hydroplane as an everlasting ember in Australia's beloved indie nexus.

 

PRICE: $34.00

CAT #: EFFICIENT 032LP

FILE UNDER: EXPERIMENTAL

2025 repress; LP version. Searchlight Moonbeam is the new narrative compilation from Time Is Away (Jack Rollo and Elaine Tierney) whose eponymous monthly NTS Radio shows, tinctured fusions of fugitive sounds and reverie-inducing archival speech, have won them an ardent following. It follows from the London-based duo's Ballads, a remarkable driftwerk released on A Colourful Storm in 2022. Searchlight Moonbeam is an autumnal dreamscape, intimate and vespertine, pensive and irresolute. An imagined community where differences drop off and resonances emerge -- between Maher Shalal Hash Baz affiliates Kasumi Trio, Taiwanese score composer Chen Ming Chang whose "Rainwater" (written for Hou Hsiao-Hsien's 1986 film Dust In The Wind) is exquisitely heartbroken, and the plangent improvisations of self-taught French pianist Delphine Dora. Revelations are frequent: the bedsit isolationism of Bo Harwood and John Cassavetes' "No One Around to Hear It" (from The Killing of a Chinese Bookie); the narked minimalism of Klang (an early 2000s band formed by ex-Elastica guitarist and featuring prize-winning experimental novelist Isabel Waidner on bass); the etude-grooves and echoic wobble of below-the-radar French avant-gardists Omert?; the beautiful, plaintively dubby "Is It You?" by Slapp Happy; a psych-tinged reimagining of PiL's "Poptones" by Simon Fisher Turner (one half of Deux Filles, and here, recording for ?l as The King of Luxembourg) that's as perverse as the cover of Throbbing Gristle's "20 Jazz Funk Greats." Searchlight Moonbeam is the musical analog of an Italo Calvino novel or a medieval fable. Associative, intuitive, borderless. Emotional and mysterious. Endowed with the tactility of Braille. A private language that is both unknowable and understood. It is a record of the seasons, for the seasons. Featuring an evocative essay by writer Jeremy Atherton Lin and disarming cover art by Penny Davenport, Searchlight Moonbeam showcases Rollo and Tierney's still-unrivalled talent for gloaming melodies, disques du cr?puscule, ensorcelled storytelling. Also featuring Bhairavi Raman, Nanthesh Sivarajah, O.G. Jigg, Scala, Soft Location, Gyeongsu, CROCHE, Un, and Harry Plunket-Greene.

 

PRICE: $9.50

CAT #: FTR 786CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"This album has been a long time coming. We were lucky enough to do a tape in 2022 with Jeremy Hurewitz (aka Rootless) called what the truth leaves out. But this is the first time we've been able to work with long-time fave, Matt Lajoie, who appears with Ash Brooks as half of the no-longer-active duo, Starbirthed. The idea for this pairing was presented to us by Jeremy, who recorded the album at his cabin in southern Vermont in 2019. Jeremy's Rootless project generally features at least a soup?on of acoustic guitar (often combined with electronics or other things) and Starbirthed was initially canted towards producing music for meditation, although their instrumentation -- voice, bass, guitar, synth, bells, etc. -- also meant that some of the recordings possessed more of a gentle free rock heft than anything overtly new agey. Anyway, soon after the session, the Plague hit, the members of Starbirthed decided to go their own ways, and everything got sorta dragged down in the torpor of the times. But Jeremy persisted in wanting to get the session finished and together, and he succeeded quite admirably. The music on Rootless & Starbirthed is a glorious celebration of what I'd describe as a rural utopian vision of possible futures in which the world does not go straight into the shitter. This is music that glows with kind of positive energy that might be galling if it didn't sound so great. Both Rootless and Starbirthed (as well as Matt's many other projects -- Herbcraft, ML Wah, etc.) are about creating an atmosphere in which beauty thrives as much as anything else. And this great collab LP flows like a newly discovered river, carrying us away from the anxiety and insect paranoia of our quotidian reality. Positing something better, just around the corner. Something we are not yet able to see, but which might. just. save the day. This might sound like old man hippie thinking, but that's cool. I've been called worse. And so have you." --Byron Coley

 

PRICE: $27.50

CAT #: FTR 786LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. "This album has been a long time coming. We were lucky enough to do a tape in 2022 with Jeremy Hurewitz (aka Rootless) called what the truth leaves out. But this is the first time we've been able to work with long-time fave, Matt Lajoie, who appears with Ash Brooks as half of the no-longer-active duo, Starbirthed. The idea for this pairing was presented to us by Jeremy, who recorded the album at his cabin in southern Vermont in 2019. Jeremy's Rootless project generally features at least a soup?on of acoustic guitar (often combined with electronics or other things) and Starbirthed was initially canted towards producing music for meditation, although their instrumentation -- voice, bass, guitar, synth, bells, etc. -- also meant that some of the recordings possessed more of a gentle free rock heft than anything overtly new agey. Anyway, soon after the session, the Plague hit, the members of Starbirthed decided to go their own ways, and everything got sorta dragged down in the torpor of the times. But Jeremy persisted in wanting to get the session finished and together, and he succeeded quite admirably. The music on Rootless & Starbirthed is a glorious celebration of what I'd describe as a rural utopian vision of possible futures in which the world does not go straight into the shitter. This is music that glows with kind of positive energy that might be galling if it didn't sound so great. Both Rootless and Starbirthed (as well as Matt's many other projects -- Herbcraft, ML Wah, etc.) are about creating an atmosphere in which beauty thrives as much as anything else. And this great collab LP flows like a newly discovered river, carrying us away from the anxiety and insect paranoia of our quotidian reality. Positing something better, just around the corner. Something we are not yet able to see, but which might. just. save the day. This might sound like old man hippie thinking, but that's cool. I've been called worse. And so have you." --Byron Coley

 

PRICE: $14.00

CAT #: FTR 788CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Thirty-two artists honor the extraordinary legacy of Suzanne Langille through interpretations of her vast songbook. Langille is best known as an acclaimed avant-garde singer-songwriter and collaborator of guitarist Loren Connors. They ventured into electrified blues and abstracted artsongs across more than a dozen albums since the mid-1980s. Langille's songs, with Connors, solo, or other collaborators, are marked by distinct and captivating depth. Her evocative lyrics, layered with themes of loss, longing, and the natural world, defy conventional boundaries, blending poetry with potent melodies. Her work embraces the uncertainty of life and the delicate spaces between joy and sorrow. The double CD includes a 20-page booklet with artist bios, rare photos, and liner notes tracing Langille's roots from a cappella harmonies to 1980s protests through today. This Connors-produced collection is a joint release by Family Vineyard and Feeding Tube Records. The Suzanne Langille Songbook features a diverse array of artists who reinterpret her music, showcasing its timeless and transformative power. Contributors include Kim Gordon & Bill Nace, Jim O'Rourke, Heather Leigh, Lee Ranaldo, Zoh Amba, Sarah Davachi & Sean McCann, William Hooker, Daniel Carter, Alan Licht & Angela Jaeger, David Grubbs, Alison Farrell, Byron Coley, Ras Moshe Burnett, Loren Connors, Tom Carter, Ronnie Yates & Gabriel Martinez, Neel Murgai, Novaga, John Kolodij & Jane Hesser, Kim Gordon & Bill Nace, Andrew Burnes, Dean Roberts, Boris Hauf & Andrea Belfi, Laura Ortman, and Adam Casey & the Liminal Choir with Katherine Walsh.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: GB 152CD

FILE UNDER: WORLD

Mute is an album that explores distance, speech -- and the lack of it. It's a series of musings on people, places -- and leaving. The record began life with the core of El Khat -- multi-instrumentalist el Wahab, percussionist Lotan Yaish, and organist Yefet Hasan -- recording in an isolated village underground shelter. "My state of mind at the time affected the compositions even before I wrote the music," el Wahab notes, "and the isolated location gave us a chance to make sense of that." Following those sessions, in the summer of 2023 the group emigrated to Berlin; a far cry from Jaffa, where they'd largely grown up. The move was an expression of the nomadic urge that has been a constant in el Wahab's life, one that flows directly into his work. "These songs are about emigrating, leaving someone or somewhere. I don't think I've stayed in any one place for more than a year. For us Arab Jews whose families were forced to leave Yemen, it really began with that big move and our families' arrival in Israel, a land with a constant muting of the 'other'." Mute, he feels, is "a big and meaningful record." It's a story of endings and new beginnings. "But that's true of all our albums" el Wahab insists. "They're about relationships and the struggle to see two sides as a whole and not something that ends with muting and conflict. The songs here are about old loves, country, family. They are about feelings and identity." And all of that inevitably brings up many questions. El Wahab keeps reinventing himself: even his career has been an act of self-invention. Unable to read music, he still managed to talk his way into the Andalusian Orchestra, playing cello by ear until he learned music theory. And instruments he uses on his albums, like the blue gallon (actually a jug) or the kubana (named after a type of Yemeni bread) are also self-invented. These handmade, one-of-a-kind instruments sit at the heart of Mute. He's always made music from the items others discard. Everything recycled and reused, nothing wasted.

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: GB 152LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

LP version. Mute is an album that explores distance, speech -- and the lack of it. It's a series of musings on people, places -- and leaving. The record began life with the core of El Khat -- multi-instrumentalist el Wahab, percussionist Lotan Yaish, and organist Yefet Hasan -- recording in an isolated village underground shelter. "My state of mind at the time affected the compositions even before I wrote the music," el Wahab notes, "and the isolated location gave us a chance to make sense of that." Following those sessions, in the summer of 2023 the group emigrated to Berlin; a far cry from Jaffa, where they'd largely grown up. The move was an expression of the nomadic urge that has been a constant in el Wahab's life, one that flows directly into his work. "These songs are about emigrating, leaving someone or somewhere. I don't think I've stayed in any one place for more than a year. For us Arab Jews whose families were forced to leave Yemen, it really began with that big move and our families' arrival in Israel, a land with a constant muting of the 'other'." Mute, he feels, is "a big and meaningful record." It's a story of endings and new beginnings. "But that's true of all our albums" el Wahab insists. "They're about relationships and the struggle to see two sides as a whole and not something that ends with muting and conflict. The songs here are about old loves, country, family. They are about feelings and identity." And all of that inevitably brings up many questions. El Wahab keeps reinventing himself: even his career has been an act of self-invention. Unable to read music, he still managed to talk his way into the Andalusian Orchestra, playing cello by ear until he learned music theory. And instruments he uses on his albums, like the blue gallon (actually a jug) or the kubana (named after a type of Yemeni bread) are also self-invented. These handmade, one-of-a-kind instruments sit at the heart of Mute. He's always made music from the items others discard. Everything recycled and reused, nothing wasted.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: GB 167CD

FILE UNDER: WORLD

This album title translates as "One more chance to succeed in life." Not that they need it. The trio of guitarist Eblis Alvarez, bassist Mario Galeano, and drummer Pedro Ojeda has been successfully carving out a wildly idiosyncratic musical world since the release of their debut album in 2010, pushing the boundaries of instrumental Latin tropical music with bold infusions of psychedelia, dub, minimalism and more. But their journey started a long time before that. All three attended the same high school and have been playing together for three decades, since they were around 15 years old. "We started with punk and heavy metal," Ojeda recalls. "Then we were very interested in Colombian tropical music and traditional music from Colombia and Latin America, and that led us to focus on African music. It's been a long road." Along the way, the unfettered, spontaneous improvisation of jazz has been a crucial touchstone. "When we started playing in an improvised setting, we were very influenced by free jazz from the '60s," says Ojeda. "But now we are more into making music for the dance floor and music that has a beat and a strong feeling to dance to -- especially in this latest album." The music on Una Oportunidad stems from the venerable tradition of the groove-based jam session. "All of the tunes 100% come from improvisation sessions," says Galeano. "With this album," Ojeda elaborates, "we went to the studio in the morning every day for a week. Each of us would bring one or two ideas and we would start jamming, experimenting with those ideas. By lunchtime, we had one or two pieces based on those ideas and then, after lunch, we would record them. By the end of the week, we had the eight tracks that are on the record." Recording for the first time in the relaxed surroundings of Galeano's studio, with Alvarez once again mixing and producing, Una Oportunidad luxuriates in a relaxed intimacy. And, more than any other album they've released so far, it captures the immediacy of a live performance, with no overdubs or studio magic, just raw, in-the-moment invention.

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: GB 167LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

LP version. This album title translates as "One more chance to succeed in life." Not that they need it. The trio of guitarist Eblis Alvarez, bassist Mario Galeano, and drummer Pedro Ojeda has been successfully carving out a wildly idiosyncratic musical world since the release of their debut album in 2010, pushing the boundaries of instrumental Latin tropical music with bold infusions of psychedelia, dub, minimalism and more. But their journey started a long time before that. All three attended the same high school and have been playing together for three decades, since they were around 15 years old. "We started with punk and heavy metal," Ojeda recalls. "Then we were very interested in Colombian tropical music and traditional music from Colombia and Latin America, and that led us to focus on African music. It's been a long road." Along the way, the unfettered, spontaneous improvisation of jazz has been a crucial touchstone. "When we started playing in an improvised setting, we were very influenced by free jazz from the '60s," says Ojeda. "But now we are more into making music for the dance floor and music that has a beat and a strong feeling to dance to -- especially in this latest album." The music on Una Oportunidad stems from the venerable tradition of the groove-based jam session. "All of the tunes 100% come from improvisation sessions," says Galeano. "With this album," Ojeda elaborates, "we went to the studio in the morning every day for a week. Each of us would bring one or two ideas and we would start jamming, experimenting with those ideas. By lunchtime, we had one or two pieces based on those ideas and then, after lunch, we would record them. By the end of the week, we had the eight tracks that are on the record." Recording for the first time in the relaxed surroundings of Galeano's studio, with Alvarez once again mixing and producing, Una Oportunidad luxuriates in a relaxed intimacy. And, more than any other album they've released so far, it captures the immediacy of a live performance, with no overdubs or studio magic, just raw, in-the-moment invention.

 

PRICE: $28.50

CAT #: GRLP 1131LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

For in My Way It Lies has finally been re-released after a long wait. For In My Way it Lies brought the then 21-year-old Jesper Munk from the bottom to the top overnight in its release year 2013 -- for Munk, it is the album by which he will forever be measured; to which one owes everything and on which one had to work oneself off. He once called it "in the ups and downs of life, the one thing that always accompanied him and was always on his side." This na?ve blues album, which seems so young in some ways and so old in others, was the artist's last release on an indie label before Jesper Munk signed to the major industry in 2015.

 

PRICE: $14.50

CAT #: GRAM 2413CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Gaps, recorded in November 2023, is the result of two years of work that merges classic post-punk guide with a rich electronic influence. RZWD crafts dance noise club music on their own terms, pushing the limits of what a live band can be in achieving this. Most of the tracks evolved during RZWD's concerts in countries like Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Estonia. These experiences and ideas were shaped into the album between November 2023 and May 2024. Live recordings in Szczecin were done by Adam Soltysiak, while additional recordings and production were handled in Torun under the supervision of swrcfx. The core idea behind Gaps was to use developed themes as a starting point for further variations and exploration within dance noise club music. This time, the instrumentation includes bass and an ever-expanding, mutating layer of modulation. Therefore, the album features four brand new compositions alongside four remixes of tracks from previous albums. The album also features guest appearances by: Danielius Pancerovas from the Lithuanian band Kanalizacjia, adding a saxophone touch to the track "Diesel," and Krzysztof Freeze Ostrowski -- a renowned Polish electronic musician and producer, bringing a new sonic perspective to "Euro Track" from the DMO EP. Among the multidimensional concepts blending environments, genres, styles, and techniques found on Gaps, the pursuit of synthesizing acoustic and electronic sounds stands out. RZWD creates a space where the boundaries between these domains blur and lose their significance. The result is a groove-driven and noisy mix of dance music styles such as rave, techno, house, and footwork, played beyond rigid tempo measurements and DAW limitations, relying on natural skills and intuition. It's a soundtrack that works best as a backdrop to movement, whether coordinated or not.

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: GRAM 2414LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. Gaps, recorded in November 2023, is the result of two years of work that merges classic post-punk guide with a rich electronic influence. RZWD crafts dance noise club music on their own terms, pushing the limits of what a live band can be in achieving this. Most of the tracks evolved during RZWD's concerts in countries like Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Estonia. These experiences and ideas were shaped into the album between November 2023 and May 2024. Live recordings in Szczecin were done by Adam Soltysiak, while additional recordings and production were handled in Torun under the supervision of swrcfx. The core idea behind Gaps was to use developed themes as a starting point for further variations and exploration within dance noise club music. This time, the instrumentation includes bass and an ever-expanding, mutating layer of modulation. Therefore, the album features four brand new compositions alongside four remixes of tracks from previous albums. The album also features guest appearances by: Danielius Pancerovas from the Lithuanian band Kanalizacjia, adding a saxophone touch to the track "Diesel," and Krzysztof Freeze Ostrowski -- a renowned Polish electronic musician and producer, bringing a new sonic perspective to "Euro Track" from the DMO EP. Among the multidimensional concepts blending environments, genres, styles, and techniques found on Gaps, the pursuit of synthesizing acoustic and electronic sounds stands out. RZWD creates a space where the boundaries between these domains blur and lose their significance. The result is a groove-driven and noisy mix of dance music styles such as rave, techno, house, and footwork, played beyond rigid tempo measurements and DAW limitations, relying on natural skills and intuition. It's a soundtrack that works best as a backdrop to movement, whether coordinated or not.

 

PRICE: $14.50

CAT #: GRAM 2415CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

The work of GMM carries the echo of folk wedding melodies inspired by Oskar Kolberg's collections, interpreted in modern arrangements with electrifying sound. The trio, consisting of Michal G?rczynski, Michal Marecki and Patryk "TikTak" Matela, explores the roots of the Mazovian tradition, translating them into the language of contemporary music. Oskar Kolberg's descriptions and a collection of melodies specific to the Polish region of Mazovia give the GMM band a foundation for creative existence in this old world and transferring it to the modern world. The freshly recorded album opens the traditional wedding gates in an unexpected way, where folk nostalgia meets contemporary avant-garde. The contrabass clarinet weaves deep, warm sounds into the compositions, adding them mystery, while the spinet boldly carries a note of baroque sophistication, creating a pleasantly contrasting texture. The modernity of synthesizers and dynamic beatbox balancing between stillness and dense, dirty tones, gives the whole mix a modern touch. In this characteristic journey full of rhythmic complexity and harmonic discoveries, you will find depth, a cynical smile and plenty of room for your own reflections.

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: GRAM 2416LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. The work of GMM carries the echo of folk wedding melodies inspired by Oskar Kolberg's collections, interpreted in modern arrangements with electrifying sound. The trio, consisting of Michal G?rczynski, Michal Marecki and Patryk "TikTak" Matela, explores the roots of the Mazovian tradition, translating them into the language of contemporary music. Oskar Kolberg's descriptions and a collection of melodies specific to the Polish region of Mazovia give the GMM band a foundation for creative existence in this old world and transferring it to the modern world. The freshly recorded album opens the traditional wedding gates in an unexpected way, where folk nostalgia meets contemporary avant-garde. The contrabass clarinet weaves deep, warm sounds into the compositions, adding them mystery, while the spinet boldly carries a note of baroque sophistication, creating a pleasantly contrasting texture. The modernity of synthesizers and dynamic beatbox balancing between stillness and dense, dirty tones, gives the whole mix a modern touch. In this characteristic journey full of rhythmic complexity and harmonic discoveries, you will find depth, a cynical smile and plenty of room for your own reflections.

 

PRICE: $18.00

CAT #: HPS 328CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

The tenth Pentagram album sees founding frontman and doom figurehead Bobby Liebling leading a new cast of players that includes guitarist/producer Tony Reed, drummer Henry Vasquez, and bassist Scooter Haslip. Recorded with Reed at the helm, Lightning in a Bottle recalls the best of what has allowed Pentagram to cast an influence across decades and generations of musicians, bands, and worshippers of Riff, and as just their third studio release in the last 15 years, it's not a moment to neglect. The central message, any way you want to look at it, is that no matter how much the band has been through over the last half-century-plus, they remain a singular force. Lightning in a Bottle might not be the first Pentagram reboot, but it brings fresh ideas and dynamic to one of doom's most classic, formative acts, and as soon as you hit play, the band absolutely own the moment of their own making. Also available on black vinyl (HPS 328LP), purple vinyl (HPS 328LTD-LP), and neon/yellow vinyl (HPS 328ULTRA-LP).

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: HPS 328LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. The tenth Pentagram album sees founding frontman and doom figurehead Bobby Liebling leading a new cast of players that includes guitarist/producer Tony Reed, drummer Henry Vasquez, and bassist Scooter Haslip. Recorded with Reed at the helm, Lightning in a Bottle recalls the best of what has allowed Pentagram to cast an influence across decades and generations of musicians, bands, and worshippers of Riff, and as just their third studio release in the last 15 years, it's not a moment to neglect. The central message, any way you want to look at it, is that no matter how much the band has been through over the last half-century-plus, they remain a singular force. Lightning in a Bottle might not be the first Pentagram reboot, but it brings fresh ideas and dynamic to one of doom's most classic, formative acts, and as soon as you hit play, the band absolutely own the moment of their own making. Also available on CD (HPS 328CD), purple vinyl (HPS 328LTD-LP), and neon/yellow vinyl (HPS 328ULTRA-LP).

 

PRICE: $44.50

CAT #: HPS 329LTD-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

White/black color vinyl version. Deluxe double edition of the tenth Pentagram album, which sees founding frontman and doom figurehead Bobby Liebling leading a new cast of players that includes guitarist/producer Tony Reed, drummer Henry Vasquez, and bassist Scooter Haslip. Recorded with Reed at the helm, Lightning in a Bottle recalls the best of what has allowed Pentagram to cast an influence across decades and generations of musicians, bands, and worshippers of Riff, and as just their third studio release in the last 15 years, it's not a moment to neglect. The central message, any way you want to look at it, is that no matter how much the band has been through over the last half-century-plus, they remain a singular force. Lightning in a Bottle might not be the first Pentagram reboot, but it brings fresh ideas and dynamic to one of doom's most classic, formative acts, and as soon as you hit play, the band absolutely own the moment of their own making.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: HPS 334CD

FILE UNDER: ROCK

After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: Return From The Point of No Return. More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history. As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track "Dust" sets your stereo ablaze, you're in for an epic ride. On "Return From The Point of No Return," Nightstalker's signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It's a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band's muscular rock'n'roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that's as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. Return From The Point of No Return is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy. Also available on LP (HPS 334LP), green vinyl (HPS 334LTD-LP), and white/orange/green vinyl (HPS 334ULTRA-LP).

 

PRICE: $22.50

CAT #: HPS 334LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: Return From The Point of No Return. More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history. As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track "Dust" sets your stereo ablaze, you're in for an epic ride. On "Return From The Point of No Return," Nightstalker's signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It's a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band's muscular rock'n'roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that's as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. Return From The Point of No Return is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy. Also available on CD (HPS 334CD), green vinyl (HPS 334LTD-LP), and white/orange/green vinyl (HPS 334ULTRA-LP).

 

PRICE: $29.50

CAT #: HPS 334LTD-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. Green color vinyl. After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: Return From The Point of No Return. More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history. As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track "Dust" sets your stereo ablaze, you're in for an epic ride. On "Return From The Point of No Return," Nightstalker's signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It's a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band's muscular rock'n'roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that's as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. Return From The Point of No Return is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy. Also available on CD (HPS 334CD), LP (HPS 334LP), and white/orange/green vinyl (HPS 334ULTRA-LP).

 

PRICE: $37.50

CAT #: HPS 334ULTRA-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. White/orange/green color vinyl. After more than two decades of taking the underground by storm, Nightstalker return with their most colossal and bold statement yet: Return From The Point of No Return. More than just a continuation of their career, this seventh studio album is the moment they transcend everything they have accomplished in their thirty-year history. As soon as the rip-roaring, banger-heavy fire of the anthemic opening track "Dust" sets your stereo ablaze, you're in for an epic ride. On "Return From The Point of No Return," Nightstalker's signature sound of gritty, massive blues-laden riffs and hypnotic grooves crowned by the commanding vocals of legendary frontman Argy Galiatsatos has gone deeper, darker, and more expansive. It's a record that speaks to the soul as much as it pounds the body, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it. From moments of crushing intensity driven by the band's muscular rock'n'roll pulse to slow-burning atmospheric tension, each song takes you on a journey through the darker side of life, telling a story that's as much about pushing boundaries as it is about confronting the void. This new album is a statement of intent: Nightstalker is not here to follow trends for they have paved the way for an entire generation of Greek stoner rockers, and everything in this new album feels like an electrifying call to arms for legions of fans to pump their fists in the air in unison. Return From The Point of No Return is a triumph of heavy rock and a paramount testament to their legacy. Also available on CD (HPS 334CD), LP (HPS 334LP), and green vinyl (HPS 334LTD-LP).

 

PRICE: $41.00

CAT #: HOS 874LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Few records capture the feeling of the wind coming off the water on the edge of lower Manhattan, the dead zones by China Tower, the piers, the highway and under the bridges. the solitary parts of the city where men can truly feel alone surrounded by the machinery, concrete and elements called Gotham. In a catalog of originality written in blood stands, cutting, biting and tearing into you mind with confrontational voices that truly make you think twice. Power electronics canto from the streets of New York City. Packaged in wide spine jacket with massive poster and oversize booklet. Download code included.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: JRLP 029LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

Originally released in 2008. Scientist's name will be found on many dub releases in people's record collections. His connection to King Tubby is inseparable and many would say that when dub had fallen on quieter times, it was Scientist who breathed new life into it. His paired-down mixing style suited the new dancehall reggae sound that came as the '70s rolled into the '80s. Such was his stature that albums were now sold with his name on their jacket, Scientist vs. Prince Jammy and Scientist Meets the Space Invaders, to name but two. His time at King Tubby's was followed as chief engineer working for the Hookim Brothers at the mighty Channel 1 Studio's and on many of top producer Henry 'Junjo' Lawes tracks, that were hit after hit at the time. Here Jamaican Recordings have compiled some tuff tracks from that same period, before everything went digital. Hope you enjoy the set.

 

PRICE: $27.00

CAT #: KRXN 042LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Yearly compilation series Radar Keroxen return with its fifth volume of themed based albums showcasing the talents and misfortunes of carefully selected musical projects based or connected with the Canary Islands. With its first volume released in 2020 aiming to introduce and divulge adventurous Island based music, the Keroxen imprint now presents Vol. 5 with a collection of tracks born out of an in-situ collective performance at the Keroxen Festival iconic venue -- a massive disused gasoline tank near the harbor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Radar Drone Ensemble, as it was named for that night only, took advantage of the tank's natural reverb to perform an improvised piece exploring the cavernous resonance corners inherent to the locale. The four artists then took a few months to compose a nine-track LP inspired by the site's peculiar sound. Gon?alo F. Cardoso opens up the proceedings with two broody new tracks, in a style not heard since his 2015 album A Study of 21st Century Drone Acoustics. Doomed and menacing atmospherics brush shoulders with creepy and ethereal chants creating the perfect opening for this drone themed edition of Radar Keroxen. Eduardo Briganty (also from MINIATURa) follows with two equally deranged feedback-based compositions letting his guitar riffs and distortions roam free. Afgan aka Mladen Kurajica (from GAF, Lagoss and Tupperwear) takes things further to an Angus MacLise-inspired drone collage of mystic percussions, field recordings and electronic modular storms. Resonance aka Javier Perez wraps up the journey with his now trademark soothing synth compositions full of warm tones and blissful melodies. The album comes, as always, wrapped into a dizzying post-tropical collage artwork by Pura Marquez.

 

PRICE: $19.50

CAT #: KSLP 078LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

2025 repress; LP version. Kingston Sounds present a reissue of Tapper Zukie's Black Man, originally released in 1978 as a Jamaican-only release on Tapper's Stars imprint. Long deleted, it has become a classic in Mr. Zukie's vast canon of musical biscuits and is well overdue this worldwide release for the first time. Tapper Zukie (b 1956. David Sinclair, Kingston, Jamaica) was raised in the rough and tough West Kingston area of Jamaica, between the districts of Trench Town and Greenwich Farm. Living pretty much on the streets from an early age, the youths including the young Tapper had no choice but to fall into the hands of the political parties that controlled various ghetto areas of the town. Music seemed like the only way out of a life of crime and gang culture. A path that Tapper Zukie found by the mid-1970s was establishing himself as a named star on the DJ Roots circuit. Back home in Jamaica he was also getting a name for his production work for other local singers such as Prince Allah and the group Knowledge. To release these productions and his own material in Jamaica, Tapper started up his own label called Stars. It's this label that saw the initial release of this album Black Man. A great collection of Tapper tunes such as his biblical cut "My God Is Real", "Revolution", the title track, and some work overs of some of his fellow Jamaican artists like "Poor Man Problem", a work over of Johnny Clarke's "Blood Dunza" and also Mr Clarke's "Leggo Violence". "Yaga Yaga" is a re-working Horace Andy and Tapper's big hit "Natty Dread Ah She Want", and "Gather Them" is a reworking of Knowledge's tune of the same name with the help from bands like Jah Wisdom and Delroy Fielding. A great collection of tunes and reworkings that will hopefully find a wider audience with this reissue.

 

PRICE: $40.00

CAT #: LTR 046LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Recorded at the Philharmonie de Paris and one and a half a year after releasing his magnum opus Music For Animals -- described by PopMatters as "a musical waterfall of monumental proportions" -- Nils Frahm shares a new live album on his Leiter label. In what's becoming a tradition, it follows 2013's Spaces, a Pitchfork Album of the Year taped at shows over the preceding 18 months, and 2020's Tripping With Nils Frahm, also released as a film. Paris is Frahm's first live album from a single night, March 21, 2024, and contains ten tracks over a running time of 84 minutes. Frahm's performances have always been known for expanding upon his studio recordings, and Paris is no exception. Drawing on his substantial catalogue, the German composer and producer reworks tracks from Music For Animals ("Right Right Right" and "Briefly") before less recent material from 2009's The Bells ("Some"), and 2012's Screws ("Re," originally recorded with just nine fingers after Frahm broke a thumb). There's also "Spells" from All Encores and "You Name It" from Day, while the brand new, luxurious and strangely gripping "Opera" sets the stage for "On The Roof" from his heart-rending, award-winning score for 2015's widely acclaimed, one-camera, one-take German thriller, Victoria. Frahm's instrumental range has expanded to include a mountain of vintage synths and keyboard instruments. These include a custom-made organ as well as the final glass harmonica constructed by Gerhard Finkenbeiner, a master glassblower who, in the 1980s, resurrected the instrument -- first invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761 -- and then died in 1999 in mysterious, still unresolved circumstances. Frahm's grasp of dynamics and tension has likewise expanded, and not only does he reinvigorate his work during concerts for this wider range of possibilities, but he also keeps developing it as he tours. If he leaves the stage to the same uproarious jubilation with which he was initially greeted, Paris makes it clear why he's been so in demand. Paris is a vital document of this ingenious, gifted musician's endless pursuit of fresh perspectives.

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: LTR 047LP

FILE UNDER: JAZZ

Following the acclaimed EP Ocean, the Moses Yoofee Trio present their debut album MYT. The Berlin-based band, who have built an exceptional reputation since their first sessions together in 2020, recently won the prestigious "Live Act of the Year" award at the German Jazz Awards. A large part of the new album was recorded over ten days in April 2024 at Glaswald Studios near Stuttgart. The trio then returned to the capital to refine the results and record two more tracks at LEITER Studio at Funkhaus Berlin. This also resulted in a feature track with London rapper ENNY, whose latest EP We Go Again was released in 2023 on the FAMM label by Brit Award winner and Grammy nominee Jorja Alice Smith. The trio -- pianist/keyboardist/producer Moses Yoofee, bassist Roman Klobe-Baranga and drummer Noah F?rbringer -- has made a name for itself in recent years, particularly with spectacular live shows in Germany and beyond. In the process, they have also attracted the attention of world-renowned musicians and producers such as Kamaal Williams, Kaidi Tatham, Navy Blue, and Gilles Peterson. Characterized by R&B, hip-hop, and soul as well as more traditional jazz, MYT's songs reflect the spontaneity, inspiration and instinctive sophistication of their live performances. The first taster, single "WHIP.wav," perfectly encapsulates the band's unique style: the laid-back grooves are illuminated by Moses' flowing piano lines, while drummer Noah F?rbringer's tight rhythms harmonize perfectly with Roman Klobe-Baranga's subtle bass line. At just 100 seconds long, the track is as concise and straightforward as the album title MYT -- and many of the tracks -- which says a lot about the Moses Yoofee Trio. With a remarkable determination to distil the music down to its essence, exceptional talent and elegant versatility come together here in a clear, almost unflustered manner. Their goals, as they succinctly put it: "Emotions, moments and banger." They have certainly achieved this with the thirteen tracks on MYT.

 

PRICE: $32.00

CAT #: LTR 048LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

Anoushka Shankar, the acclaimed sitar player, producer and composer, has confirmed details of the third and final instalment of the trilogy of mini-albums she began with Chapter I: Forever, For Now in October 2023, and followed by the Grammy-nominated Chapter II: How Dark it Is Before Dawn in April 2024. Chapter III: We Return To Light comes via Leiter. "Three chapters, three geographies," Shankar scribbled in a diary at a caf? in Goa on New Year's Day in 2023, manifesting an ambitious trilogy that she hoped would span multiple geographies with nods to her roots, across continents and collaborators. Looking back now, it's safe to say that the 11-time Grammy Award nominee has outdone herself. Chapter I was recorded in Berlin acknowledging Shankar's European heritage (she was born and lives in London), while Chapter II was captured in California, where she moved aged 11 and lived for over 15 years. Central to Chapter III is the mindfulness of India at the root of all her music.

 

PRICE: $18.00

CAT #: LMS 1725276

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Voice of the Beehive's sophomore album, 1991's Honey Lingers, saw the UK/US pop-rock band build further on their signature mix of jangly guitars, upbeat rhythms, and melodic pop hooks, edging closer to a glossier, more mainstream sound. Working with producers such as Don Was (The B-52s, Bob Dylan), Hugh Jones (Echo & The Bunnymen, The Charlatans) and Alan Tarney (A-ha, Saint Etienne), its three singles -- "Monsters And Angels," "I Think I Love You," and "Perfect Place" -- all broke the UK Top 40. "Monsters And Angels" was also a significant top ten Modern Rock track at US radio as well as breaking the US Top 100. The album saw the band build on the indie-rock of their debut to bring in more mainstream pop influences. It sold over 60,000 copies in the UK, enjoying silver sales. This new version sees the album remastered. The expanded 37 track-and-remastered double CD (LMS 1725276) delves into the archives to uncover B-sides, acoustic versions and alternate takes, as well as live tracks from an iconic 1991 performance at The Kentish Town & Country Club recorded for BBC Radio One. Includes new liner notes from singers Tracy Bryn and Melissa Belland.

 

PRICE: $31.50

CAT #: LMS 1725277

FILE UNDER: ROCK

LP version. Voice of the Beehive's sophomore album, 1991's Honey Lingers, saw the UK/US pop-rock band build further on their signature mix of jangly guitars, upbeat rhythms, and melodic pop hooks, edging closer to a glossier, more mainstream sound. Working with producers such as Don Was (The B-52s, Bob Dylan), Hugh Jones (Echo & The Bunnymen, The Charlatans) and Alan Tarney (A-ha, Saint Etienne), its three singles -- "Monsters And Angels," "I Think I Love You," and "Perfect Place" -- all broke the UK Top 40. "Monsters And Angels" was also a significant top ten Modern Rock track at US radio as well as breaking the US Top 100. The album saw the band build on the indie-rock of their debut to bring in more mainstream pop influences. It sold over 60,000 copies in the UK, enjoying silver sales. This new version sees the album remastered. Includes new liner notes from singers Tracy Bryn and Melissa Belland.

 

PRICE: $26.00

CAT #: ART 026LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

The Helsinki-based five-piece rock band Us has been winning over British Japanese audiences with their unique blend of garage rock, punk, and rhythm 'n' blues. Their explosive live energy and catchy rock songs have been brilliantly captured on their debut album Underground Renaissance, originally released in the fall of 2024. Underground Renaissance is now being released on vinyl by Playground Music sublabel L?rdag. In 2024 the band played nine shows at Glastonbury festival in the UK and six shows at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. During the same year Us also released their debut album Underground Renaissance. The album has received praise from such magazines as Rolling Stone Japan, Mojo Magazine, Shindig! and Classic Rock Magazine. The songs have also enjoyed numerous plays on BBC 6 radio. In live reviews Us has been compared to early Arctic Monkeys and The Hives with Mojo Magazine describing their "blistering 3 AM show" at Glastonbury as "Dr. Feelgood-style punk-blues with the vigor of peak Ramones."

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: MOV 2562COL-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"Supersister's debut effort remains one of Holland's best progressive rock albums and a classic of the genre worldwide. Present From Nancy is available as a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl and includes an insert."

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: MOV 2563COL-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"Supersister's unique group sound truly flourished on their second LP. Keyboardist Robert Jan Stips had taken control of all the songwriting. At this point, the group is not borrowing ideas from others, it is pure Supersister, namely in 'A Girl Named You,' the group's first true classic. To The Highest Bidder is available as a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl and includes an insert."

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: MOV 2564COL-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"The third Supersister album is a big favorite with prog fans because it provides a good representation of the group's combination of Caravan-inspired jamming and Zappa-esque humor. Pudding And Gisteren is available as a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl and includes an insert with comic strip and printed inner sleeve with photos and text."

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: MOV 2565COL-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"On their fourth album, from the original line-up only Robert-Jan Stips and bassist Ron Van Eck remain. The album represents a change in style which is now jazz-rock and it is a loose concept album about Alexander The Great. Iskander is available as a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl and includes an insert with lyrics and printed innersleeve."

 

PRICE: $36.00

CAT #: MOV 3698COL-LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

"By the close of the 1960s, Lloyd 'Charmers' Tyrell was firmly established as one of Jamaica's premier talents, having previously made his mark as a key member of leading vocal outfits, The Charmers and The Uniques. His move into record production in 1968 swiftly resulted in numerous Jamaican hits, with his success attracting the attention London-based reggae music giant, Trojan Records, with whom he swiftly signed a licensing deal in 1969. As the '60s drew to a close, Trojan released Reggae Is Tight, on which the multi-talented Charmers demonstrated his keyboard-playing talents over a dozen fast-passed rhythm tracks. This is from the golden age of boss reggae sounds. A must for all true fans of vintage Jamaican sounds. Reggae Is Tight is available as a limited numbered edition of 500 copies on orange colored vinyl."

 

PRICE: $36.00

CAT #: MOV 3767LP

FILE UNDER: JAZZ

"Fred van Zegveld's album Dynamite, released in 1969, is a remarkable showcase of his prowess on the Hammond organ. The album features a blend of original compositions and covers, all highlighting Van Zegveld's soulful and jazzy style. The album comprises nine instrumental tracks, with the majority being Van Zegveld's original works. Notable originals include 'Family Blues,' 'Blue Organ,' and the title track 'Dynamite,' which are celebrated for their dynamic Hammond organ performances. The album also features covers such as 'Here, There and Everywhere' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man' by Lennon-McCartney, as well as 'Misty' by Erroll Garner. The supporting musicians on the album include Ruud Jacobs on bass, Louis de Bey on drums, and Rick Beekman on guitar, all contributing to the album's rich and engaging sound. Finally available again on vinyl in a limited edition of 500 copies on translucent red colored vinyl."

 

PRICE: $45.00

CAT #: MOV 3874LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

"K.A (Kohntarkosz Anteria) is the ninth studio album by French rock band Magma. The album was Magma's first full-length studio release in just under 20 years. The material was largely composed by drummer Christian Vander in 1973-74, and fragments of it can be heard on Magma's 1977 live album Inedits. K.A is sung almost entirely in Magma's constructed language Kobaian. This album is part of the Kohntarkosz cycle of albums. Christian Vander revisited an old unrecorded composition and gave it a very successful modern-day reinterpretation Introducing a new group sound that blends the vintage 'Da Zeuhl' elements from Magma's Kohntarkosz-era material and the engrossing cosmic jazz and massed vocals of Vander's later group, Offering. The lineup featured here is very similar to the one appearing on the 2001 live CD and DVD Theusz Hamtaakh La Trilogie au Trianon. The album is a must-have for die-hard fans and newcomers alike. K.A. is now available as a remastered 2LP in a gatefold sleeve. The record is cut at 45rpm for the ultimate audio experience."

 

PRICE: $33.00

CAT #: MOVATM 110GR-LP

FILE UNDER: SOUNDTRACK

"Ennio Morricone composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and television productions, making him one of the most influential and best-selling film composers since the late '50s. The Legend of 1900 (Italian: 'La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano') is a 1998 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Melanie Thierry. The film is inspired by Novecento, a monologue by Alessandro Baricco. The Legend Of 1900 was nominated for a variety of international awards, winning several for its soundtrack, including a Golden Globe for Best Original Score -- Motion Picture. This release includes the song 'Lost Boys Calling' featuring Roger Waters and Eddie van Halen. Throughout his career, Morricone received an unprecedented amount of awards, including Grammys, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. Ennio Morricone has influenced many artists including Danger Mouse, Dire Straits, Muse, Metallica, Radiohead, Hans Zimmer, and many more. The Legend of 1900 is available as a limited-edition of 2500 numbered copies on green colored vinyl and contains an insert and is housed in a deluxe sleeve with silver foil finish."

 

PRICE: $36.50

CAT #: NOIRE 016LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Pacific Coliseum (aka Jamison Isaak) also known as Teen Daze releases his new album, Voice Wave, his first release since 2020's How's Life. The winner of the Juno Awards for Electronic Album of the Year 2023 presents a new work even more immersive than before. Across 12 tracks, the album weaves through a kaleidoscope of different genres and sounds, all with Isaak's characteristic warm production. The album features collaborations with balearic legend Ruf Dug and Italian party starters Eternal Love. Influenced by his love of All Things Balearic, the theme of the album is succinctly summed up in the repeated phrase of the track, "Understanding": "Let go of what you're feeling." Let go, and let the sounds of Voice Wave crash over you.

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: PRTL 006LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

2025 restock. Partial Records present a reissue of Donette Forte's Wilderness, originally released in 1991. Modern day classic roots reggae vocal set from England-based female singer Donette Forte. A criminally under-recorded artist with only handful of recordings to her name, including three 45s already released by Partial Records and featured on this LP: "Jah See and Know", "Homeward Bound", and "Time For a Change". Wilderness, produced by Rej Forte was originally released on the Jah Works label 1991 and has been out of print ever since. This reissue features two additional dub versions not featured on the original release. Edition of 500.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: PRTL 7091EP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

A highly in-demand gem from east London's King General and Bush Chemists, originally dating from1996 gets a welcome re-issue. The original 7" has been out of press from almost 30 years, this welcome repress is backed with a previously unreleased dub version.

 

PRICE: $31.50

CAT #: PRF 012LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

In 1996, Dakar-based group Pee Froiss released Wala Wala Bok?, a groundbreaking album that helped define Senegalese hip hop. Alongside groups like Positive Black Soul and Daara J, Pee Froiss became champions of Senegalese hip hop, inspiring an entire generation by linking hip hop with political struggle. Dubbed "an African Public Enemy" by the BBC, Pee Froiss channeled the fundaments of hip hop and reggae into a sound deeply rooted in the realities of Dakar. Originally exclusively released on cassette, Wala Wala Bok? fell out of circulation despite being a touchstone of Senegalese hip hop history. This remastered reissue of Wala Wala Bok? restores the album's legacy nearly 30 years after its original release, presenting it for the first time in high-quality formats. Accompanied by a 48-page booklet with rare artist photos and new liner notes, the release celebrates the singularity of Senegalese hip hop and its contribution to the larger history of African hip hop. RIYL: Positive Black Soul, Daara J, Black Noise.

 

PRICE: $24.00

CAT #: RRS 165CV-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Originally released in 1983 on new underground records. Cover art by Raymond Pettibon. Featuring Germs, Minute Men, Red Kross, Anti, Modern Warfare, Shattered Faith, Mood Of Defiance, Hari-Kari, Sin 34, Artistic Decline, Modern Torture, Invisible Chains, Slivers, Vox Pop, Marshall Mellow, Carl Stone, Doo-Dooettes, Zurich 1916, Tone Deaf, and Debt Of Nature.

 

PRICE: $24.00

CAT #: RRS 166CV-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Originally released in 1983 on new underground records. Cover art by Raymond Pettibon. Featuring Shattered Faith, Anti, Germs, Minute Men, Bags, China White, M.I.A., Ill Will, Bpeople, Mood Of Defiance, Invisible Chains, Marshall Mellow, Zurich 1916, Vox Pop, and Powertrip.

 

PRICE: $22.50

CAT #: RRS 216B-LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 repress. During the late 1970s, after No Wave pioneer Lydia Lunch met saxophonist James Chance, she began setting her angry and disjointed poetry to anti-music, founding her ground-breaking band Teenage Jesus and The Jerks with Lunch's shouted lyrics matched by her non-conventional use of electric guitar. The group's self-titled debut EP is a fast and furious affair, produced by Robert Quine of the Voidoids/Lou Reed, with future Nick Cave drummer Jim Sclavunos on bass and Bradley Field on minimalist percussion; steeped in aggression and audacity, it's an awesome disc that rebuffs punk's easy cliches and refuses to be categorized. This black vinyl reissue also includes the Pre EP and the tracks from the legendary No New York compilation. Essential!

 

PRICE: $11.00

CAT #: RADK 7004CS

FILE UNDER: ROCK

2025 restock; Radiation Tapes present a cassette reissue of Dinosaur Jr.'s Green Mind, originally released in 1991. Formed in 1984, Dinosaur Jr. carved a singular path through the latter half of the 1980s, issuing three highly influential albums in the process before finding a home with Sire Records, who issued Green Mind in 1991 as the alternative American rock scene the band had long been part of exploded globally. Produced by a stripped-down line-up of the group (in fact, J Mascis himself plays almost everything), the album and Sire's international reach took Dinosaur Jr's reputation to a new level, aided by the singles The Wagon (1990) and Whatever's Cool With Me (1991), a non-album EP of new material and live recordings, all of which are included here alongside a previously unreleased live recording capturing the group at the Hollywood Palladium in June 1991. Critically lauded on release, Green Mind remains one of the band's strongest collections, and a firm fan favorite. Limited edition of 350 on cassette.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: RNBLP 503LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Way back in 1962, all roads led to Dartford in Kent when a coming together of influences would result in the formation of the world's greatest rock and roll band, The Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger, the singer, and Keith Richards, lead guitarist, were both fans of early rockers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, whilst rhythm guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart would be immersed in the blues that were coming from Chicago, the same influences would bring the original bassist Dick Taylor and drummer Tony Chapman to the party. Featuring Muddy Waters, Gene Allison, Walter Brown, Boogaloo And The Gallant Crew, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Reed, Will Bradley, The King Cole Trio, and Robert Johnson.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: RNBLP 504LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Rock and rock roots, deep down under? You'd better believe it! The roots of Australian rockers AC/DC lie in the whirlwind of original fifties rock and roll. In the early days the group would cut their teeth on the club circuit with a live set that would include a handful of band originals, a few Rolling Stones numbers plus many crowd-pleasing rock and roll classics. The Sydney club and bar scene was rough so you had to get the punters on your side. With their original singer Dave Evans at the helm the group who play residencies at the likes of the New Hampton Court Hotel in Sydney entertaining with their own brand of loud guitar takes of "Carol" and "Bye Bye Johnny" by Chuck Berry, "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, as well as rocking standards like "Shake, rattle and roll" and "Blue Suede Shoes." Cranking out cover versions didn't die even when the group composed more original material, a version of "School Days" by Chuck Berry would appear on their second album TNT, whilst "Baby Please Don't Go" would be pulled from their original 1975 debut album High Voltage and issued as a single in America. These roots are the reason that AC/DC have become one of the best loved bands on the planet who never fail to deliver the goods every time. Featuring Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Arthur Crudup, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, and Big Joe Turner.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: RNBLP 505LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

The Doors, Californian kings of psychedelic-blues rock, not only stood heads and shoulders above the peace and love hippy explosion of the sixties, but they were also proud to wear their influences on their sleeves by forwarding to the future by reconstructing the past. The early live shows of the band performed in 1967 at the likes of the legendary Matrix Club in San Francisco would feature the group playing two sets, both featuring a mix of band originals and blues covers done The Doors way. Material such as "I'm a King Bee" by Slim Harpo, "Who do you Love" by Bo Diddley, "Money (Thats what I want)" by Barrett Strong (a song that would stay in the live set for the duration of the bands life) and at The Winterland Ballroom over the Christmas festivities, "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters were rolled out to an adoring local fanbase. The classic "Backdoor Man" by Howlin Wolf would also find a place on the group's debut album. With all of the members of The Doors being long time blues fans more material was being worked up during rehearsals and added to the live shows along with new songs from The Doors forthcoming albums. The Doors walked it like they talked it and sadly listeners will never see the likes of them again. A wonderful mixture of blues and psychedelic rock, they proved that in order to meet the future you must never forget the past. Also featuring Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, and Richard Berry.

 

PRICE: $17.50

CAT #: RM 4238CD

FILE UNDER: EXPERIMENTAL

I Know the Number of the Sand and the Measure of the Sea is the first collaboration of Lea Bertucci and Olivia Block. This collaboration was set into slow motion some years ago, in 2017, when Lea and Olivia connected through an interview facilitated by writer Steve Smith. In 2022, the artists finally had a chance to collaborate, performing an improvised set at Pioneer Works in New York City. Since then, the New York based Bertucci and Chicago based Block remotely built out ideas stemming from their live performance, passing sounds back and forth, until I Know the Number of the Sand and the Measure of the Sea was forged into existence. The title is a famous utterance of the Oracle of Delphi, a cult of female priestesses who would inhale the poisonous vapors of nearby volcanic vents to induce mystical visions for their seekers, often changing the course of civilization. Getting high from the earth. That is what this album hopes to achieve for our listeners. This collaboration sees Block playing synthesizer and tape, and Bertucci using her own voice processed through reel-to-reel tape, as well as microcassette collage of field recordings. Recorded and mixed by Olivia Block and Lea Bertucci. Mastered by Lawrence English at Negative Space Special.

 

PRICE: $22.50

CAT #: SCOOP 083LP

FILE UNDER: WORLD

Classic roots reggae is the definitive influence on the music of Vibronics, so it has been a true labor of love to bring together the powerful voice of Jospeh Lalibela, the intricate playing of the Mafia & Fluxy Band, and the deep production skills of Vibronics to make this homage to classic Jamaican roots dub reggae music. The LP is a fine body of work with full production featuring live bass, drums, horns, guitars and flutes as well as up to the minute studio trickery to produce an album that is rooted in reggae history but sounds relevant right now. Five vocals and five dubs -- this album is original showcase style!

 

PRICE: $29.50

CAT #: STSLJN 434LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Grey Interiors was made in collaboration with Actual Objects and is an absorbing animation and navigation of those post-human ideals that have prompted Darren J. Cunningham to his best work across the preceding two decades. In its hypnagogic symphony of the elements, he short-circuits distinctions of classical music's metric freedoms and the hyperspatial sensuality of concr?te/electro-acoustic and ambient music with an artistic license that has come to distinguish his work in the contemporary field, and arguably identified him as this generation's most vital electronic abstractionist. The first half of the album is bewitchingly airless, materialized in a twinkling vacuum. Naturalistic environmental recordings and a half-heard piano swirl around nauseous airlock whooshes and eerie bass drones. It's all pulverized to a powdery, shimmering residue; if Actress's music is defined by its character and texture -- that sweet spot between the bedroom and the soundsystem -- then this one advances the narrative without losing its backbone. And like a lot of his best work, it comes into its own on the back of zonked eyelids, conjuring a play of shifting geometric patterns within its imaginary physics and nuanced narration of ephemeral melodic phrasing and vaporous textures. At about the halfway point, that dissociated piano finds its groove, coalescing into a jerky drum machine rhythm popping like bubbles in the stifling atmosphere. Listeners can draw some intersecting lines here thru electronic music lore -- traces of vintage AE, Push Button Objects, UR -- but Actress always leaves an indelible fingerprint on anything he touches. Even when he's rubbing against the gallery-industrial complex, he manages to fill a stagnant space with electricity and wit. A post-industrial symphony landing somewhere between nutopian ambient, kanky? ongaku and sawn-off bass science. White vinyl pressing -- one-sided vinyl, edition of 500 copies. Mastered by Noel Summerville. Art by Actual Objects.

 

PRICE: $30.50

CAT #: STAGO 198LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Eleventh volume of this great series (and Stag-O-Lee bestseller) with decelerated R&B/soul/exotica songs, as they are played once a month in a club in Melbourne/Australia. At midnight on the last Saturday of every month, a crowd of dark figures and vintage music lovers gather in a poorly lit, cigarette smoke-filled room in Melbourne to dance to these slow grinding tunes. Compiled by SGF boss Ritchie1250, who is also responsible for the liner notes. Featuring Joe And Ursula With Joe Morris And His Orchestra, Harry Belafonte, Count Basie All-Stars, Jimmy Rushing, Ivory Joe Hunter, Dinah Washington With Quincy Jones And His Orchestra, Jeri Simpson, Pete "Guitar" Lewis, Lenny Johnson, Sugar Pie Desanto, Connie Francis, The Southcoasters, The Rockbusters, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and The Everly Brothers.

 

PRICE: $30.50

CAT #: STAGO 200LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

For Dancers Only is the legendary club night organized by Bill Kealey, the hard-drinking and bustling collector and hunter from Dublin. Virtually every weekend he is on the road with his 7" vinyl case, delighting the masses. As he has been doing this for a few decades now, he belongs to the absolute champions league of those who deal with rhythm & blues of the '50s and all its varieties. This is his first compilation and we claim that it is one of the best that Stag-O-Lee has ever released. Featuring Mercy Baby, Willie Nix, Schoolboy Cleve, Willie Egans, Lightnin' Hopkins And Ruth (Blues) Ames, Otis Spann, John Lee, Little Hudson, Donnie Williams, Ervin Rucker, Lonesome Lee, Willie J. Charles, Eddie King, Jimmie Raney & Slim Slaughter, Gladys Tyler, and Harmonica 'Blues King' Garris.

 

PRICE: $26.00

CAT #: STAGO 203LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

With Rat-A-Ma-Cue, Stag-O-Lee releases #14, a new volume in the fantastic Exotic Blues & Rhythm series, which already enjoys cult status among fans. As with its predecessors, the album offers 14 songs each between danceable popcorn grooves, a few titty-shakers and '50s rhythm and blues tunes -- all with an exotic flair! Featuring Pat Patterson, Howlin Wolf, Carl Simmons Orchestra, Silas Hogan, Dennis Roberts, Billy Mure & His Orchestra, High School Hell Cats, The Vigilantes, Dave Bartholomew, Bobby Williams, Chico Chism & The Jetanairs, Shakey Jake, The Volcanos, Johnny Duke, and Pat Patterson.

 

PRICE: $31.50

CAT #: STAGO 205LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Limited to 500 copies! No repress! 180gram vinyl! Hype sticker on front! Please don't call it Doo Wop! This is Vocal Group Madness: 14 Bam-A-Lam Vocal Group Rockers from the '50s and '60s for your next dance party. Fans of the vocal harmony groups that emerged in the late '40s and '50s in the USA already know that there was a lot more going on than what is subsumed under the label "doo-wop" today. DJ, collector and expert DJ Crille has now put together a new album of rare and danceable vocal harmony and doo-wop songs from the late '50s and early '60s. The album, entitled Vocal Group Madness: 14 Bam-A-Lam Vocal Group Rockers from the 50s and 60s, presents a selection of tracks that are rarely found and have never been compiled before. The album is a compilation of obscure and definitely rocking tracks from the archives of some of the coolest vocal harmony groups of the era. Most of these tracks were previously only available on hard-to-find vinyl and have been carefully remastered to realize their full sonic potential. Featuring Dave C. And The Sharptones, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Neons, The Ideals, The Eventuals, The Dells, The Four Casts, The Fabulous Four, The Blisters, The Nu- Trends, The Nightmares, The Holidays, Thor Ables, and The Furys.

 

PRICE: $30.50

CAT #: STAGO 206LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Buzzsaw Joint is a monthly London club night fueling fans with a high-octane mix of rhythm and blues and rock and roll trash. Buzzsaw boss Fritz has also launched a Mixcloud page, featuring mixes on the theme from collectors and hunters around the globe. So it was only logical that the whole thing should also take place on vinyl and CD. Stag-O-Lee quickly found someone who thought it was a good idea. Get your ears around the wild and weird sounds of the extraordinary and inimitable Buzzsaw Joint! Cut number 9 reveals the top-secret tactics of Double Agent 7. The London-based DJ duo are regulars at music festivals and have a long-standing monthly residency at one of the capital's hottest bars, where they've made it their mission to spin '50s/'60s R&B floor fillers all night long. Not to mention their cross-border operations hitting hotspots in Berlin, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Barcelona and Bangkok. Featuring Margaret Lewis, Billy (The Kid) Emerson, Classie Ballou, Gone All Stars, Buddy Lucas, Elroy Peace & Bow Ribbons, The Cadillacs, George Young, Johnny Chef, The Utopians, The Shondells, The Electras, Johnnie & Joe, The Pendletons, The Cleftones, and Roy Lee Johnson.

 

PRICE: $30.50

CAT #: STAGO 209LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

With Rockinitis, Stag-O-Lee champion electric-guitar blues from the fifties and early-sixties. Unfettered pleasure in the form of Black dance music. This fifth installment of the series may be the hottest yet. Five-stars all round for the fifth release in the Rockinitis series! These compilations highlight the raw and wild sounds of upbeat electric blues from the 1950s and early 1960s. On one side, Stag-O-Lee label chief R-Man is back with another eight dirty blues dancers to shake your hips to. Two each from killer labels like Excello, Groove, Herald and Chess/Checker. The selector on the flip is Donna Driscoll, longtime digger of heavyweight Northern Soul and R&B movers from London. Donna regularly DJs blues and soul clubs, and Mod events around the UK and abroad. No matter your mood, her selections will get you moving and grooving. Hear me now! Featuring Big Tiny Kennedy And His Orchestra, Sugar Boy Williams, Lightnin' Slim, Little Walter, Howlin Wolf, Little Sonny, Lightnin Hopkins, Sonny Terry, Billy Gayles, Jimmy Dotson, Otis Rush, The Poor Boys, Margo, Pearl Woods, Judy Clay, and Bethea And The Cap-Tans.

 

PRICE: $31.50

CAT #: STAGO 210LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

This is the second volume in the new Voodoo Mambosis And Other Tropical Diseases series on Stag-O-Lee. Four volumes are planned. The original records come from the record box of esteemed friend Duke Jens-O-Matic, who has been a graphic designer, internationally acclaimed DJ, collector and hunter for decades. What does a friend of the obscure 7"es do when he already has everything in the field of Rhythm and Blues etc.? He is looking for other fields of activity. Different countries, different music, different influences. So does Jens-O-Matic. He made a little trip around the world here, let his new love of cumbia flow in, mixed in a pinch of voodoo, reactivated some old blues heroes, plus some exotica -- it never hurts. The great art is to combine these on paper disparate elements in such a way that something unique and consistently exciting is created. Voodoo Mambosis And Other Tropical Diseases is the best example of this! Featuring Pedro Laya, Buddy Ace, Elena Madera, Muddy Waters, Tamps Red, Noro Morales, Sylvestre Mendes, Katherine Durham, The Sultans, Machito, King Eric, Lina De Lima, Billy Mure, and Joe Swift.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: STAGO 211LP

FILE UNDER: ROCK

Stag-O-Lee presents part seven of the extremely successful Trashcan Records series, which is dedicated to obscure and forgotten vinyl treasures from the '50s and early '60s. The original 45s come from the impressive collection of Fedor, a collector and hunter from Amsterdam, who has rummaged through thousands of boxes of used vinyl at flea markets in the Dutch metropolis over the last 25 years. As usual, this release is structured thematically. Side 1 is entitled "Wacky Weirdos" and is a hodgepodge of obscure weirdness that, on the one hand, puts a smile on your face and, on the other hand, raises the question of what was allowed to be pressed onto small vinyl in these days. Side 2 is exactly what "Moody Instros" says. Instrumentals between mod jazz and rhythm and blues, from lo-fi spooky to gentle crawlers. Of course everything is mega and can't be found on any of the numerous other compilations to date. Featuring The Sound Offs, The Commanders, Angeline & Hawaii's Teen Towners, Dave S. Trio, John Bean, Mr Glob, Tony Martell, Neil Darrow, The Escapades, Mike Murray, Pearl Reaves & Paul Farano Trio, and The Desert Rats.

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: SUBEX 173LP

FILE UNDER: SOUNDTRACK

Take A Look At God's Face is the soundtrack to the 2022 acclaimed film of the same name by award winning writer/director Jack Laurance: a short and true story about revenge, lost love and exotic animals. Sulk Rooms is the musical project of prolific composer/producer and live performer Thomas Ragsdale. Thomas' brand of "luminescent electronica" soars majestically through a wide range of much-loved electronic albums, including equally excellent work under the moniker Ffion. Thomas also runs the influential label Frosti, as well as scoring many film and TV soundtracks, including work for BBC's Panorama, HBO, and Netflix. Thomas is based Honley in Yorkshire and has a lovely dog called Ezra.

 

PRICE: $20.00

CAT #: SUBSOUND 148CD

FILE UNDER: JAZZ

ZA?AR is a Belgian collective, twin project of Neptunian Maximalism, the cosmic free-jazz orchestra that has been turning the heads of psychedelic, experimental and space ambient music lovers. Composed by singer and multi-instrumentalist Guillaume CZLT, saxophonist Jean-Jacques Duerinckx, drummer S?bastien Schmit, bassist HP Desrosiers and the electronics of Didier Nietzsche, the group produces a psychedelic free-jazz soaked in droning-ambient, which awakens and stimulates old and forgotten senses since humanity lives in a grey and industrialized reality. Through the music of ZA?AR, listeners return to a time when everything was new, dangerous and exciting. Welcome to the jungle! Ovules is a series of improvisations performed by ZA?AR in various spaces all over the kingdom of Belgium. Ovules is a triptych inspired by Tchouang-Tseu's fable "The dream of the butterfly" about dream and reality reciprocity. Ovules is a surrealist jazz manifest due to a collaboration between labels WV Sorcerer Productions and Subsound Records and the preacher of the band's first proper studio album. Limited Edition 7"-6-panel trifold cover with OBI.

 

PRICE: $24.00

CAT #: TELE 021LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Oh No Noh is the project of Leipzig-based guitarist, robot programmer, magnetic tape crumpler and composer Markus Rom. As Late As Possible is the third Oh No Noh album. The focus of this album, as the title suggests, was patience. A creative lingering, the self-imposed principle of letting ideas mature, consciously leaving them lying and looking at them again in order to discover and refine new things. Always looking for new ways of producing musical sounds, Markus Rom has been blurring the boundaries between LoFi, indietronica, postrock, Kraut, and pop with his solo project for several years. His main instruments for this are electric guitar, MIDI robots, tapes and samples. For As Late As Possible, Rom expands his setup with a new sound sources (acoustic guitar, banjo, organ) and musical guests: Damian Dalla Torre (Squama) on bass clarinet and Andi Haberl (the Notwist, Sun) on drums. As Late As Possible continues the signature of past releases and adds new facets. With "Loot," a straightforward and folk-pop piece finds its way onto the album and coexists with math-trained tracks like "Dog Years" or "Dot," which conjure up associations with Weilheim bands like COUCH. The tracks "Bliss of Disconnect" and "Fawn" were created in collaboration with the featured guests Liz Kosack and KMRU. The confidently unplanned is one of the principles around which Oh No Noh itself is also continuously evolving. Part of this development: the radio series "Oh No Noh Radioh", which has so far consisted of over 40 parts, for which Rom invites a guest in each episode to research music together along roughly defined concepts, ideas and inspirations. Together with technology composer Hainbach, free jazz artist Limpe Fuchs and sound artist Elsa M'Bala, for example, encounters were created whose patient search and find and whose controlled coincidences also characterize As Late As Possible. With this will to create a song-like narrative, to move, to develop, As Late As Possible remains suspended and searching. Its concentration seems light-footed, its happy accidents well-placed, the melancholic beauty of outdated technologies, forgotten musical toys and broken noise sources always forward-looking. Music like the one that comes about when someone programs an entire robot band, which then becomes just a friendly part of the whole. The artwork for As Late As Possible was created by Leipzig comic artist Anna Haifisch. The album was mixed by Adam Lenox and mastered by Frida Claeson Johannsson.

 

PRICE: $28.00

CAT #: TVPCRE 004LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

2025 restock. Zambon from The Very Polish Cut-Outs have once again sought out forgotten and somewhat obscure artists whose music is in need of a revival. This time, they have chosen the duo Modfunk, who were active in the Polish electronic music scene from 1999 to 2009. Piotr Jarecki and Martin Tigermann, two Varsovians who shared a love for the "French touch" genre that dominated dancefloors worldwide at the time, showcasing Daft Punk, Cassius, Stardust, and Bob Sinclar, were the brains behind the project. The compilation comprises a subjective and cross-sectional selection of the ten best tracks from Modfunk's entire discography. While their music evolved over the years, they never abandoned their French-inspired sound, which is why the compilation includes tracks like "Souler" and "The Wav," which draw inspiration from Daft Punk. It also features "Love," a track sung in Polish that echoes Romanthony's work, as well as "Texmex" and "Wishes," two electropop tracks that could have been released on Ed Banger Records.

 

PRICE: $15.50

CAT #: TRESOR 376EP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

Donato Basile AKA DJ Plant Texture always wants his music to tell a story, and with his debut EP on Tresor Records, entitled Life, he's now trying to tell the biggest story there is. According to the artist, "Life is about the fear of growing up; both the anxiety itself and acknowledging and moving past it." This narrative seems to have struck a chord with those who have heard the track. Having used an MPC since the early 2000s, Basile feels an intuitive connection to the hardware he uses, and so the creative process is very spontaneous. This immediacy, and familiarity with his equipment is apparent on the A-side, where Basile's previous life as a drummer comes to the fore and tracks like "Cycles" and "Ripetivo" display his native understanding of groove but also how to stir things up -- the three A-side tracks find classic techno rhythms seemingly falling apart only to snap back into place even stronger. The B-side finds Donato exploring more of his melodic side with "WTT" and the aforementioned title track showing Plant Texture's love of breakbeat and classic techno.

 

PRICE: $25.00

CAT #: V 25AH072LP

FILE UNDER: ELECTRONIC

This was Haruomi Hosono's first studio album in four years since his last album, Endless Talking, and the first release since moving to Epic/Sony Records. This work was the result of sessions and collaborations with Arabian musicians, with an inclination towards the "world music" that was gaining attention at the time. Deployed often in pop culture as punchline, Hosono takes such sight-seeing and transforms it into a metaphor for sample-heavy electronic music, drawing from various cultures and weaving them together into a new holistic vision. Omni Sight Seeing is the clearest iteration of this concept, as he alights on Algerian ra?, Martin Denny exotica, and acid house, too. It's one part Jon Hassell-esque Fourth World, one part Duke Ellington "jungle music," with Hosono's singular outlook running through it all.

 

PRICE: $34.00

CAT #: WRJ 010LTD-LP

FILE UNDER: JAZZ

2025 repress; LP version. 180 gram vinyl, half speed mastered; heavy sleeve with obi and gold ink. We Release Jazz announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki's Cat, a glorious jazz-fusion-funk holy grail originally released in 1976. Cat was recorded in October 1975 at Nippon Columbia Studio, while Hiroshi Suzuki was visiting his home country of Japan after moving to Las Vegas in 1971 to play with Buddy Rich and perfect his craft. Back on his old stomping grounds, the man known as Neko (Cat) immediately reunited with his dear friends for an epic two-day session of groove magic. The chemistry was still intact. The skills and style had grown. The result, Cat, is a smooth masterpiece, a deep and soulful affair where stunning trombone solos by Hiroshi Suzuki flirt with Takeru Muraoka's heavenly saxophone and the sensual rhythm section of Hiromasa Suzuki (keyboards), Kunimitsu Inaba (bass), and Akira Ishikawa (drums). Celebrated in jazz collectors circles, in the lo-fi beat scene, and among music diggers around the world, Cat has become one of the most sought-after Japanese jazz albums of all time and, much like Ryo Fukui's Scenery, has fascinated old and young generations alike. Sourced from the original masters. Liner notes by Teruo Isono.

 

PRICE: $16.00

CAT #: WWSCD 084CD

FILE UNDER: SOUNDTRACK

Wewantsounds presents the sought-after soundtrack for cult 1980 French film Clara Et Les Chics Types, featuring Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, and the Splendid troupe actors. The jazz-funk soundtrack, composed by Michel Jonasz and featuring Manu Katch? and Sylvin Marc, has never been reissued since 1980. Remastered from the original master tapes, the release includes two never-released bonus tracks and a four-page booklet with liner notes by French music expert and musician Guido Minisky (also a member of Acid Arab) who interviewed Michel Jonasz and actor Christophe Bourseiller for the occasion. A gifted singer songwriter, Jonasz had had a few hits in the '70s and had also teamed up with Gabriel Yared to write a couple of albums for Francoise Hardy, Musique Saoule (1978) and Gin Tonic (1979). This was the background that saw the film Clara Et Les Chics Types come together. The brainchild of famed screenwriter Jean-Loup Dabadie who had risen to fame screenwriting smash hits for directors Claude Sautet and Yves Robert in the '70s, the bittersweet comedy followed a group of friends who have an amateur group dealing with the vicissitudes of everyday life at the dawn of the '80s. For the soundtrack, Michel Jonasz was hired and gathered some of the best session musicians including drummer Manu Katch? (in one of his first sessions) and bassist Sylvin Marc (who had recorded a couple of albums for Jef Gilson's Palm label in the early '70s). Together they weaved a mainly instrumental blend of jazz funk, reggae, and pop which matched the narrative perfectly. Although all the ingredients were there for a success, the film unfortunately stalled and so did the soundtrack. Jonasz went on to become a huge star in France shortly after, but strangely, the Clara soundtrack was never reissued, not even on CD. Teaming up with the artist and Warner Music France, Wewantsounds has dug out the original master tapes to reissue the album including two bonus tracks. The audio has been remastered by Colorsound in Paris.