MAN AND ROBOT SOCIETY - "ROBOSAPIEN" (SOUND EFFECT SER053, Greece import LP), we have very limited stock of this incredible ARIZONA studio project. Ltd. to only 200 copies anyway on black vinyl, this will be rare very soon.
"I have always been obsessed with learning how certain sounds are
created. It all started with hearing Crystal Machine’s Tim Blake playing
his EMS Synthy and Tangerine Dream’s use of analogue sequencers. The
pursuit of how electronic music is created inspires me more and more
everyday." so says MAN AND ROBOT SOCIETY'S creator and mainman JEFF HOPP. Beautiful melodies and laid back synth sounds reminding me of Tangerine Dream, Karftwerk, Eno, Tim Blake, early AIR and just what the mind and soul needs in these crazy modern time. All recorded on analogue vintage gear this is a masterful piece of work. Highly recommended, we only have a handful of copies to sell. Please note slightly different rates for either Uk or outside Uk total cost.
VELVET CRUSH - "FREE EXPRESSION" (YOU ARE THE COSMOS, SPAIN import LP), back in stock a few copies of this amazing MATTHEW SWEET produced 1999 album, reissued a few years ago by our friend in Spain. Among power-pop’s truest believers, Ric Menck is a visionary and a
scholar, a brilliant pilgrim on a lifetime quest to understand and
master that inscrutable fusion of allure, insight and energy that yields
the most sublime melodic devotionals to the grand wizards of the
two-minute single: Brian Wilson, Alex Chilton, Roger McGuinn, Ray
Davies, Pete Townshend, Phil Spector, etc. That he has sought to do so
from behind a small drum kit rather than with a guitar or piano only
heightens the intensity of the Illinois native’s efforts, sharpens the
clarity of his perspective. Where other auteurs have found easy creative
satisfaction in the imitation of some obvious aspect of their icons’
formulae, Menck — who can both sing and play guitar but rarely does
either in public — demonstrates a keener, deeper obsession with the zen
of pop. Great album. (Note slight differences in prices for two regions, feel free to add other Lps to the cart)
THE PARSON RED HEADS - "LIFETIME OF COMEDY" (YOU ARE THE COSOS, SPAIN import LP), an eagerly awaited return of the finest exponents of West Coast Pedal Steel and Harmony -lades Rock. Finely crafted and with beautiful melodies this album will appeal to fans of Alt. Country as well as older heads into Poco, Burrito Brothers and early Eagles.
For its fifth album, Portland’s The Parson Red Heads dealt with a slight lineup change, as founding guitarist Sam Fowles left after the band’s last album, 2017’s Blurred Harmony.
However, stepping right into Fowles’ shoes was touring guitarist Jake
Smith, and the results are a glimmering, revelatory record that not only
capitalizes on the band’s strengths but also moves it forward.
Lifetime of Comedy is
an album filled with sublime, Americana-tinged songs that rely on
strong melodies, the obsession-worthy vocals of frontman Evan Way, and
an introspective lyrical self-examination that lends the songs a
poignant heft. Guitars harmonize, pedal steels sing, vocal melodies
soar, and Way exposes his soul throughout. Fowles even returns to sing
harmony on a few tracks. Lifetime of Comedy is an album that embeds itself. It sticks with you. Thankfully, The Parson Red Heads have managed to carry on. Ltd. vinyl with bonus CD and large POSTER. On DARK GREEN VINYL. Please note slight price difference between UK and outside Uk delivery below. (No extra to pay the price you see is the total and you can add others to your cart)
HIBISCUS BISCUIT - "REFLECTIONS OF MINE" (SOUND EFFECTS SER090, Greece Import LP), from our friends in Greece, the label who also brought us the incredible MAGICK BROTHER, MYSTIC SISTER album last year. This incredible modern day Prog / Psych album is a stunner. Incredible guitar work,shifting rhythms and melodies this Australian cover all bases and invoke more than a passing memory of KING CRIMSON, WISHBONE ASH or CARAVAN but with a modern twist and real attitude too.
"Just when I'd pretty much given up on the Space/Psychedelic sub-genre something like this appears. And I love the
singer's versatility and the way he tears it up on his lead guitar at the end of every song. Big props to the solid bass,
drums, and keys, as well. B+/4.5 stars; a near-masterpiece of refreshing psychedelia. Keep your eyes and ears open for this young mega-
talented singer-guitarist, Ricardo Moreira."
I agree with every word of this short review, this is a really great album that grows with repeated listening and envelops you like a cozy jacket after a few spins. See below for a youtube preview. In lovely gatefold sleeve, we only have a handful of copies of this!
DROPKICK - "THE BEST OF DROPKICK" (SUGARBUSH SB077), fabulous deluxe 2LP set of 30 tracks. Comes with colour booklet. 140gm vinyl 2LP set. Limited to only 300 copies. Scotland's DROPKICK have now been aorund making fantastic Pop albums since 2000. Prices (one for Uk and one for Rest Of The Globe includes postage, no extra postage to pay!) SHIPS FEB. 16TH
Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and school
friend Ian Grier in Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland. Starting
off as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks,
The Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into
more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy
melodies of their songs.
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Since their self-titled and self-released debut album in 2001,
Dropkick have released a further thirteen albums and three EPs, working
with the support of labels in Spain and Sweden. During this time the
band has had worldwide airplay including countless internet stations and
podcasts alongside national coverage on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio
Scotland, BBC Wales in the UK, Radio Gothenburg in Sweden and in Spain
on Radio Euskadi, Radio 3 and Onda Madrid. The band has performed
regularly in the UK, including festival dates and headline tours. The
band has also ventured overseas too, playing countless shows in Spain
over the years and visited Germany for the first time in 2016.
Dropkick’s line-up has changed many times over the years but in 2017
the band welcomed renowned Edinburgh based, singer-songwriter, Al
Shields for the recording of ‘Longwave’.
