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Album À Colorier
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Originally released in 1976 and remastered in 2002, Album à colorier by Tonton Marcœur is vibrant with a mix of instruments like clarinets, trumpets, and guitars. The album reflects a childlike wonder, featuring emotional storytelling and surprising vocal shifts. It’s both touching and unsettling, showcasing Marcœur’s unique blend of poetry and eccentricity. The reissue h…
Armes & Cycles
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* On "Armes & Cycles," his last album of the wild seventies before a long hiatus, Albert Marcoeur remains meticulous in detail. He strikes a perfect balance between the exuberance of his debut and the lyrical redundancy of his second album. While still maintaining the song format, instrumental parts, especially those by guitarist François Ovide, are highlighted. The album s…
Celui Où Y'A Joseph
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* 1983 and 4th studio album by this wonderful French jazz/prog/avant garde/RIO artist.
Flying Teapot
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* The first of the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy, released in 1973. This trilogy marks the musical pinnacle of Allen's Gong, with new additions Steve Hillage and Tim Blake joining the golden age line-up to fully enjoy the fertile space rock based on Allen's fairy tale creations. Paper jacket, SHM-CD, latest remastering, definitive edition!
Banana Moon
Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock David Allen's first solo album, released in 1971, the same year Gong released Camembert Electric. In addition to the members of Gong, Robert Wyatt (who also sang on the classic Memories), Maggie Bell and many other guests give the album a variety of expressions, and each time you listen to it, you will discover something new. It also has a hint of early Soft Machine. Paper …
Les Trois Fou's Perdégagnent (Au Pays Des...)
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Second album by Etron Fou Leloublan, the mythic avant-rock / rock-in-opposition incredible trio, that happily destroys all rock structures and performs a delirious music, full of humour and rhythm. Etron Fou Leloublan had definitely moved up a notch with this release and things would actually get even better with the next release! Still, this album, originally published …
Live At The Rock In Opposition Festival, 1978 - New London Theatre
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Beatuful live album by the French avant-rock band founded in 1973 by actor and saxophonist Chris Chanet. They were one of only four bands invited by Henry Cow to perform at 1978’s Rock In Opposition festival. This, their third album, was recorded live while on tour in the United States. Recorded in public at the Squat Club, New York City, Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. …
Spring
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* A classic British rock album released in 1971. This is a milestone work that makes full use of flute, brass, strings and other sounds and maximises the effect of the Mellotron, but it is also excellent for its pastoral song melodies and well-crafted arrangements that recall early spring in the UK. The cover work by Keefe is also a must-see. This is the final definitive ed…
Cruel Sister
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Fourth album released in 1970. The epic ‘Jack Orion’, which took up the entirety of the LP's B-side, is a reprise of a song Bert Jansch had featured on Self-Portrait in 1966. With Bill Reeder as producer, this album, like Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, is conscious of the electric trad genre. Definitive release in paper jacket, SHM-CD, latest remastering in 2023!
Sweet Child
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Second album released in 1968 by Pentangle, who with Fairport Convention led the British fark/trad scene, as a two-disc set containing a live performance at the Royal Festival Hall in June 1968 on disc 1 and a studio work on disc 2. Live performances and newly recorded songs, richly expressed through a high level of musicianship with elements of folk and jazz. Definitive …
The Pentangle
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Debut release from Pentangle, who with Fairport Convention led the British folk/trad scene and were introduced in Japan in 1968 as the standard-bearers of new rock. With two guitarists, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, the band absorbed elements from jazz, and the vocals of Jackie Maxey added colour to the record. Definitive release in paper jacket, SHM-CD, 10 bonus tracks,…
Reflection
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Released in 1971, this was the fifth and final album on the Transatlantic label. Following on from the previous album, this album, with Bill Reeder as producer, aimed to break new ground by adding an American element to the traditional Pentangle style. The depth of Bert Jansch's and John Renbourn's guitar playing remains the same, and this is a good album that will appeal…
Kestrel
*Comes with a 12-page sheet with lyrics and a description in Japanese. The OBI-strip wraps both cardboard sleeves..2024 stock* A masterpiece of British progressive pop. A group of visionaries who were only active for a little more than a year and only one album left. The arrangements and playing are unique, with an outstanding sense of melody and a concentration that leaves no room for breath. The use of the Mellotron is also effective! Includes a bonus disc with six bonus tracks! Paper jacket, …
Jade Warrior
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* 1971 debut album by Jade Warrior, formed by ex-July members Tony Duig and John Field. In their early years they were influenced by psychedelic influences, and their style was heavier and more chaotic than that of the later Island label era. Flutes and acoustic guitars with distorted electric guitars and a Japanese flavour from their point of view add up to a unique world.…
What A Beautiful Place
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 repress* The cover, with a young girl standing by a pond, tells the story. This debut album, released in 1971, was recorded with superb production, with lyrics describing the mind of a naïve girl and Catherine Howe's simple, plaintive voice. The album is one of the most expensive female folk albums of all time, along with Vashti Bunyan's LP, and is now being released for the fir…
Last Autumn's Dream
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 repress* Third album of 1972 by Jade Warrior, formed by ex-July members Tony Duig and John Field, and the final album of the Vertigo era. Recorded with the same four-piece line-up as the second. The vocal tracks have a flavour of King Crimson when Gordon Haskell was with the band, and each song is even more sophisticated, with plenty of ideas injected into the album, making it a…
Glastonbury And Elsewhere
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 repress* Henry Cow is not only a key group on the Canterbury scene, but later organised Rock In Opposition and is a key figure in avant-rock worldwide. This album is a compilation of previously unreleased live performances at all five venues from their 1972 Glastonbury festival to their 1977 show in Bilbao, Spain. Special Japanese paper-jacket and SHM-CD release!
Western Culture
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 repress* The differences between the Art Bears and the rest of the band in terms of musical direction became apparent and the band decided to split up. This was the last album produced by the band. It consists of compositions by Tim Hodgkinson and Lindsay Cooper, who did not go on to join the Art Bears, and is an all-instrumental, highly complex performance of completely constru…
Concerts
*Limited edition SHM-CD, comes in gatefold mini lp replica with obi & Japanese insert...2024 repress* This live album is a collection of performances from Henry Cow's heyday, collected from several concerts and released live. Listening to it, one can clearly hear the precision of their songs and the skill with which they perform them. The album has a lot to offer Canterbury fans, including a performance with Robert Wyatt, and the addition of songs by Wyatt and Matching Mole. Long-awaited encore …
In Praise of Learning
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 repress* This album was recorded at about the same time as Desperate Straights, the album that combined with Slap Happy and was recorded under a joint name. With the addition of Dubmar, there are more vocal numbers and the ensemble is as brilliant as on the previous album. The album is a good blend of the interest in improvisation shown on the previous album. Long-awaited encore…