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Those Who Are About to Die Salute You
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* The debut release in 1969 from the supergroup Coliseum, whose members were among the most elite of their time in the late 60s and early 70s, when the possibilities of British rock expanded and blossomed at a rapid pace. This classic album, which made a strong impact with its truly progressive musicality, blending blues, jazz, classical and rock, has been reissued in paper…
Daughter Of Time
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Third album from British rock supergroup Colosseum, from the late 60s and early 70s, after a major member change, including ex-Bakerloo guitarist Clem Clemson and vocalist Chris Farlow. The style retains the chaos and vigour of the British rock expansion period, but introduces a more neat and beautiful style. Paper jacket, latest remastering in 2022, SHM-CD and three bonu…
Shintokumaru
Packaged in a mini LP sleeve with 2 obis, 4-page & 12-page booklets of Japanese liner notes and cloth CD sleeve in a resealable clear plastic sleeve. Fourth J.A. Seazer album, originally issued on Victor in 1978. Shuji Terayama and J.A.Seazer’s phantasmagoric folk-psych-symph-prog-rock opera. Historical Tenjo Sajiki performance from 1978. J.A. Caesar (also spelled J.A. Seazer and J.A. Ceaser) is the pseudonym for a Tokyo music composer who has been involved with creating music for various theate…
Un peu de l'âme des bandits
Second album by Belgian chamber rock band Aksak Mabul, led by Marc Orlandel, released in 1980. This album is considered a masterpiece, as the band further refined the style established on their previous album “11 Dance Therapies for Migraines”. An album that should be passed down as a historical masterpiece in the chamber rock world. Paper jacket, SHM-CD, recently remastered, with five bonus tracks!
Killing Time
Massacre was a guitar trio formed by Fred Frith, who moved to New York after the break-up of Henry Cow, with Bill Laswell (b) and Fred Marr (dr). The album was greeted with surprise and acclaim at the time as the work that steered Frith towards an aggressive, sharp-edged sound based on improvisation. The trio disbanded after one album and reformed in 1998, replacing Charles Hayward on drums, and this time the album is reissued at the correct pitch, as intended by the artist, after being released…
Cinemascope
CD deluxe, gatefold mini LP replica with obi & Japanese insert. Pianist-composer Joachim Kühn has been a force on the international jazz scene for half a century. Trained as a classical pianist, Kühn migrated to jazz, playing fusion with Alphonse Mouzon, free jazz with Ornette Coleman, and modern jazz in his iconic group with bassist JF Jenny-Clarke and drummer Daniel Humair. Here he teams up with acclaimed German electric guitarist Toto Blanke, the eclectic Afro-American bassist John Lee, and L…
Kunstkopfindianer
CD deluxe, gatefold mini LP replica with obi & Japanese insert. Fantastic work from avant saxophonist Hans Koller – rare material that stands with the best Free Sound albums he released for MPS in the 70s! By this point in his career, Koller was really exploding with talent – a sax player who first begun in the postwar years with modes that were more California modern, but expanded and changed throughout the 60s – to the point where Hans was one of the most open-minded, freely-creative musicians…
Sunset Glow
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Julie Driscoll, formerly of Brian Auger & The Trinity, released her second solo album under the name Julie Tippett after her marriage to Keith Tippett, following ‘1969’. A historical masterpiece of British jazz-rock, where contemporary and nostalgia coexist, featuring guests such as Elton Dean, Mark Charig and Brian Goding, not to mention Keith Tippett, and featuring her …
Intención
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Second album by Spanish cult progressive rock band Attila, released in 1976. Recorded with a five-piece trio formation with a bassist and a member in charge of sound in addition to the trio formation on the previous album. The style presented on the previous album was refined on this second album, which is a progressive rock album with a hard rock approach, with a sound b…
Fusioon
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* First album released in 1972 by these Catalan psych-progsters. Traditional Spanish songs receive a psychedelic / progressive / jazz-rock treatment with tremendous rhythm section (drum breaks galore!), fuzztone guitar, Hammond & analogue keyboards plus occasional string arrangements.
Fusioon
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Fusioon second album, released in 1974. Whereas the previous album had an appealing, jumbled style that incorporated a variety of elements, this album has a Canterbury-style sound, centred on the organ, and has a somewhat EGG-like intelligence. The ensemble has evolved to new heights, with a somewhat misanthropic sense of humour that is evident in the cover artwork. Remas…
Jyo = 浄
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Vanity Records, started in 1978 by the late Yuzuru Agi's Rock Magazine, released 11 LPs in the four years to 1982, and this DADA work was chosen as the first release. This is the first album by the unit of Mutsuhiko Izumi and Kenji Konishi, and contains tranquil improvisations that create a sound image of the Japanese ‘Yin’ world inspired by the ‘Hungry Demon Paper Scroll…
Dedicato A Frazz
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Legendary Italian dark sympho band Semiramis disappeared from the scene in 1973, leaving only one album. Named after an ancient Babylonian queen who is said to have created hanging gardens, and to have been a lover and cruel and inhumane, their sound can be described as dark symphonic. This long out-of-print album was, oddly enough, reunited and released a new album this …
Lord Cromwell Plays Suite For Seven Vices
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Opus Avantra is an Italian treasure. As the name suggests, Opus Avantra is a one-of-a-kind sound space that combines opposing elements - tradition and innovation - in an aesthetic manner. The sound will forever be etched in the history of Italian rock. As with the previous album, a unique aesthetic avant-garde world where baroque and avant-garde coexist. Reissue in paper …
Sera-Mattina
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* The only solo album by renowned session drummer Gianni Dall'Aglio, a member of Il Volo, released in 1972. Dall'Aglio handles vocals, piano and drums, and presents a cantautore-like sound with a progressive flavour. A deeply moving gem, reminiscent of Il Volo's first album ("Sonno" was composed by Dall'Aglio), with a heartfelt, songful spirit. The mellotron echoes idyllica…
Corte Dei Miracoli
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Corte dei Miracoli (Court of Miracles) is the first studio album released by the Italian band of the same name. The album was first released in 1976 on the Grog record label. The album is characterised by melodies distinctly oriented towards symphonic rock, which are fully in the groove of great Italian progressive rock. Some similarities can be found with Banco del Mutuo…
Cogli il giorno
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* CD reissue for the ultra-rare second work of acclaimed keyboarder Luciano Basso. As usual a great instrumental work, mostly unknown, underrated and of course very rare in its original form. Musically it is the usual and great blend of classical-influenced progressive music and avant-garde, just as its stunning debut “Voci”. Among the guest musicians on this album, Leonard…
Caution Radiation Area
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* With their new quintet format (including the entry of bassist Ares Tavolazzi) Area managed to consolidate their radical avant-garde approach to jazz-rock and achieve a more powerful ensemble sound: the result was properly incarnated in their genius second album “Caution Radiation Area”, a manifesto of bold inventiveness and sheer energy. Their explosive mixture of Weather…
Barricade 3
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Restocked!!! ZNR was the French duo of Hector Zazou and Joseph Racaille (hence, Zazou 'n' Racaille) active in the mid to late '70s. Their 1976 debut, Barricade 3, is an anti-pop masterpiece that truly defies categorization; it makes perfect sense that ZNR appears on the infamous Nurse With Wound list. Featuring an array of seemingly dichotomous instruments (piano, synthes…
Ile De Fievre
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* One of the most renowned French symphonic Rock bands of the 70's. Even if often compared to King Crimson, Shylock had their own distinctive personality. An intricate mixture of progressive complex structures and dark lyrical atmospheres. The band consisted of four virtuoso players: guitarist Frédéric l'Épée (later with Philarmonie), keyboardist Didier Lustig, bassist Serg…