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*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Their only album, released in 1973. The sound of the band's stable ensemble, with mellotron, flute, piano and saxophone adding colour, creates a unique world view. A high standard of Italian progressive rock, with elements of classical music and jazz. First domestic paper-jacket reproduction of the variant jacket, SHM-CD, two bonus single tracks not included on the LP, an…
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…
Alphataurus
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* The only album released in 1973 as the first Magma Record release. Heavy sympho sound with keyboards as the main instrument, faithfully reproducing the three-sided cover, which was considered a phantom album in the LP era. Released in paper jacket, remastered in 2010 and on high-quality SHM-CD. Long-awaited encore pressing of this long-unavailable album!
My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brows
My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows is the debut album by psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex (later known as T. Rex). The release of the album was planned for early May but delayed until 5 July 1968 by record label Regal Zonophone. The album was recorded at Advision Studios in London, England in April 1968 and produced by Tony Visconti. Advision was one of the first studios in the UK with eight-channel recording equipment. Tw…
Toni Esposito (Rosso Napoletano) LP
An exquisite artifact from the 1970s Italian scene, this vinyl reissue of Toni Esposito’s remarkable and overlooked 1974 untitled debut LP, also referred to as “Rosso Napoletano”, resonates with astonishing polyrhythms and genre-defying tonal innovations, seamlessly blending the ecstatic with fluid jazz, progressive rock, and experimental elements. A true revelation rescued from the depths of obscurity by a visionary artist who worked with everyone from Luciano Cilio to Don Cherry, it can’t be m…
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…
Ludwig (Un Roi Pour L'Eternite)
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Wapassou is a highly original band from Strasbourg! Recorded in 1974, keyboardist Freddy Brua and his colleagues' eponymous debut album produced music in the tradition of early albums by Pink Floyd, Amon Düül II, Czar and Ash Ra Tempel. The melodies are haunting and varied. The many contributions of flute, guitar, clarinet and sitar provide an ideal counterpoint to a real…
Messe En Ré Mineur
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Wapassou is a highly original band from Strasbourg! Recorded in 1974, keyboardist Freddy Brua and his colleagues' eponymous debut album produced music in the tradition of early albums by Pink Floyd, Amon Düül II, Czar and Ash Ra Tempel. The melodies are haunting and varied. The many contributions of flute, guitar, clarinet and sitar provide an ideal counterpoint to a real…
Ile De Fievre
Second and final album from the Nice-based progressive rock trio-turned-quartet, and widely considered their absolute masterpiece. Produced by CBS in 1978, Île de Fièvre finds Shylock expanding both their lineup and their sonic ambitions, pushing deeper into jazz-rock fusion territory while retaining the dark, Crimsonian edge that defined their cult debut.
Now a four-piece with the addition of bassist Serge Summa, the band - Frédéric L'Épée (guitar), Didier Lustig (keyboards), André Fisichella (…
Gialorgues
French symphonic prog of the highest order! The debut album from Nice's legendary Shylock - a trio that bypassed the Genesis/Camel worship of their countrymen to channel the darkest corners of King Crimson, the complexity of Gentle Giant, and the moody keyboard darkness of Van der Graaf Generator. Originally released on CBS in 1977, Gialorgues has achieved cult status among collectors worldwide and provided the primary influence for the 90s prog revival - bands like Änglagård owe this record eve…
6 - Interface
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* As with the preceding album Rêve Sans Conséquance Spéciale, if you come to grip[ with this wild experimental minimalistic music , you will find yourself riveted to your seat by the sheer power and violent intensity of the music developped by Richard Pinhas (the sole leader of this project). It really depends on how your mind (and mood) is set to understand what is develop…
Stand By
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* "Stand By" was Heldon's final 1970s album. Afterward, Richard Pinhas focused on solo work and took a decade-long break. He explains that the band split due to members' time constraints and a trend of bands breaking up while still successful. The album features urgent synthesizer sounds, intricate drums, and dynamic guitar riffs. Though compared to krautrock, Pinhas was no…
Kraftwerk 2
Kraftwerk 2 is the second studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk, entirely written and performed by founding Kraftwerk members Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in late 1971 and released in January 1972. Perhaps the least characteristic album of their output, it features no synthesizers, the instrumentation being largely electric guitar, bass guitar, flute and violin. On the second side, the more rock-oriented origins of the group still cling on, mostly without any percussion whatsoeve…
Albert Marcœur
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Albert Marcœur is aptly described as ‘the genius of French avant-garde rock’. He studied clarinet in earnest at the Conservatoire, and with a unique formation of four wind players, his debut album establishes a one-of-a-kind world with a sense of humour and a sound like a toy box turned upside down, but the songs are backed by precise arrangements and playing ability. Def…
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
If you're looking for something genuinely unique from 1970s France, don't forget to include Albert Marcœur on your list alongside Magma, Moving Gelatine Plates and Etron Fou Leloublan. Born in Dijon in 1947, Marcœur studied clarinet at the National Academy of Music and Dance before deciding he wished "to do nothing else but make my own music" - and what music it turned out to be.
Often cited as the French Zappa, the comparison only goes so far. Where Zappa maintained accessibility beneath his co…
Celui Où Y'A Joseph
With his fourth album, released in 1983 on Le Chant du Monde, Albert Marcœur ventures into darker territories than ever before. Nearly five years had passed since Armes et Cycles, time enough for new currents to seep into his singular musical vision - most notably the chamber-of-horrors atmospherics of Belgian avant-prog architects Univers Zero and Present.
The core ensemble remains largely intact - Pierre Vermeire (harmonium, viola, cello, E♭ clarinet, flugelhorn, trombone), brothers Gérard and…
Forever Blowing Bubbles
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* "Forever Blowing Bubbles" is a progressive rock album by Clearlight, origianly released in 1975 on Virgin Records in the UK. After the success of "Clearlight Symphony," Cyrille Verdeaux was invited to record a follow-up. He decided to work with a full band, featuring musicians like bassist Joël Dugrenot and former King Crimson violinist David Cross. Recorded at Virgin's M…
Magick Brother
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Gong's debut album, released in France in 1969 by David Allen, who was forced to leave Soft Machine. A memorable album, already featuring the likes of Jiri Smythe, Didier Malherbe and others, and bursting with a chaotic, unique psychedelic world. Definitive paper-jacket, SHM-CD and latest remastering of the album, featuring the original BYG label cover!