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Lavender Daydreams
*375 copies limited edition* "One reviewer said this about Lavender Daydreams: “Blissed out folk psycher in the vein of Tim Buckley or Dan Fogleberg but waaay more psyched out. Richard has certainly dropped a tab or three in his time. A really, really good album to mind-surf to, and also poppy enough that it would sound good coming out of a boombox in a field while you are throwing the frisbee and smoking some bohoofus.” And they were right—Richard did drop many a tab when writing and recording …
Titus Groan
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Titus Groan was a British musical group formed in 1969 by guitarist and pianist Stuart Cowell. The band's name was taken from a novel by Mervyn Peake. Titus Groan played mainly progressive rock music. The line-up debuted at the Hollywood Pop Festival in May 1970. The group was noticed by representatives of Dawn Records and in the autumn of 1970 began work on their first L…
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…
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.
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 …
Live
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 reissue* 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 thi…
Tempi Dispari
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Tempi Dispari is a live album from 1974 by the Atomic System variation, a line up formed by guitarist Vittorio DeScalzi after three members left to form what would end up being Ibis. DeScalzi is aided by future Nova keyboards player Renato Rosset, who influences this variation in a more jazzy oriented way than any other New Trolls incarnation. Two side-long suites (includ…
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…
Ποα
*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!
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
*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…
Gialorgues
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* "Debut album released from this French outfit which has reached "cult status". "Gialorgues" has found its way onto many "best of" lists that I have seen and for good reason. Shylock are from the King Crimson school of progressive rock in style but have certainly their own unique style and delivery. For the most part Shylock were a three piece band who brought in some gues…
Un Reve Sans Consequence Speciale
*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* Heldon's 5th album, recorded in 1976. Featuring Auger (drums), Gauthier (Mini Moog, Moog bass), Didier Batard (bass), plus Janick Top on one track, this is a crushingly dense synthesis of loud sounds. Magma-styled intensity meeting the "apex of the punk electronic sound" -- a masterpiece.