★Ojo de Mujer
The Straight Horn Of Steve Lacy
Originally released in 1962 on Candid Records, The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy finds a young Steve Lacy stepping forward with quiet confidence and a sound unlike anyone else at the time. Stripped of excess and focused on tone, space, and intent, these sessions reveal a musician already thinking beyond convention. The soprano sax cuts clean and direct, moving between sharp angles and lyrical calm, with a small group that listens as closely as it plays. Nothing here feels rushed or ornamental, jus…
Riff Raff
Released in 1972, Riff Raff is a bold statement from a British prog quartet exploring the intersection of rock and jazz-inflected textures. The album moves between blues-tinged grooves, melodic prog passages, and expansive jazzy-rock moments, all anchored by tight rhythms, expressive guitar, and organ flourishes. Standout tracks like the opener and La Même Chose show off the band’s adventurous spirit, balancing precision with spontaneity. Though the variety of songwriters gives the album a loose…
Bandolero
Originally released in 1970 on the short-lived Truth Records label, Bandolero by Bandolero emerges once again as one of the most unbridled and mysterious artifacts of Puerto Rico’s underground rock scene. Long out of circulation and shrouded in legend, the album is finally making a triumphant return—restored and ready to ignite a new generation of listeners.
Across eleven original tracks, Bandolero fuses searing fuzz guitars, swirling organ lines, and a propulsive Latin rhythmic core to create…
En Mexico
A hidden gem from bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto resurfaces with the reissue of 1970 En México, capturing the artist in artistic exile during his time in Mexico City. This intimate album blends timeless Brazilian classics, sultry boleros, and jazz standards, all filtered through Gilberto’s signature whisper-soft vocals and minimalist guitar accompaniment.
Recorded live in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, En México showcases Gilberto’s unparalleled ability to transcend borders. Standout tracks…
Tiger Rock
Tiger Rock, the electrifying 1972 debut from German power trio Tiger B. Smith, is back on vinyl, ready to captivate a new wave of heavy rock enthusiasts. This record channels the untamed spirit of Hendrix while diving deep into raw, fuzz-drenched kraut-psych soundscapes. At the heart of the album is the nine-minute epic “To Hell,” a relentless storm of driving riffs and pulsing rhythm that boldly captures the band’s wild, fearless edge. Blending swagger with bold experimentation, Tiger Rock offe…
Underwater Electronic Orchestra
Ojo de Mujer presents a rare gem from the twilight zone of 1970s electronic experimentation: Labat's Transition, an album that exists in its own peculiar dimension where psychedelic disco meets aquatic reverie, and synthetic soundscapes dissolve into moments of unexpected grace. Surfacing from the depths of obscurity, this Canadian pressing has long been whispered about among collectors and connoisseurs of the era's most adventurous electronic music. The album's striking cover — featuring a figu…
Os Afro Sambas
Recorded in 1966, Os Afro-Sambas is a groundbreaking album that fuses traditional samba with Afro-Brazilian spiritual rhythms from candomblé and umbanda. The collaboration between virtuoso guitarist Baden Powell and poet Vinícius de Moraes creates a deeply evocative soundscape, blending haunting melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate arrangements. Featuring the vocal harmonies of Quarteto em Cy, the album honors Bahia’s cultural roots while expanding the expressive possibilities of Brazilian mu…
The Twinkling Star
Legendary Egyptian vocalist and cultural icon Umm Kulthum, revered worldwide as “the Voice of Egypt” and often described as “Egypt’s fourth pyramid,” remains one of the most powerful figures in music history. Originally released in 1961 on Parlophone, The Twinkling Star is a luminous showcase of her unparalleled vocal mastery—an album that captures both the grandeur of her artistry and the emotional intensity that made her a cultural phenomenon across the Arab world and beyond.
A cornerstone o…
Courage
Originally released in 1969, Courage marks the international debut of Milton Nascimento, one of Brazil’s most singular and influential voices. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio and produced by Creed Taylor for A&M/CTI, the album weaves together Brazilian popular music (MPB), bossa nova, and jazz, creating a lush and emotive soundscape.
Arranged by Eumir Deodato and featuring jazz great Herbie Hancock on piano, Courage is a showcase for Nascimento’s soaring, expressive vocals and poetic…