Review: Grover Washington Jr's Hydra makes its debut on 45, showcasing the jazz legend's saxophone brilliance over an irresistible groove, arranged by Bob James. Originally released in 1975, its iconic drums have been sampled over 100 times, including by ATCQ and Biggie, with Black Moon's How Many MC's featuring the famous bass hook. On the flip, Seals & Crofts' Sweet Green Fields also appears for the first time on 45. The duo's Californian soft rock sound is underpinned by a catchy bassline sampled by Busta Rhymes for his 1997 hit Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.
Live At Metamusik Festival, National Galerie, Berlin, October 13th, 1074 (18:42)
Review: To mark the 50th anniversary of their 1974 live performance, this special Record Store Day Black Friday release on transparent blue and yellow vinyl offers up Tangerine Dream's iconic lineup of Froese, Franke and Baumann. Never before released on wax, this show is recognised as a pivotal moment in their career and perfectly demonstrates their mastery of live, complex soundscapes. The release includes an additional live bonus track, detailed liner notes and a remastered edition by Tangerine Dream historian Wouter Bessels.
Cotton, Tsuyama, Kawabata - "L'ambition Dans Le Miroir" (11:22)
Review: Riot Season's vinyl reissue campaign brings new life to Acid Mothers Temple's 2004 album Mantra of Love. Makoto Kawabata and the band deliver an intense journey where layers of heavy white noise are met by cosmic effects and powerful guitar solos in a fearless fusion of psych-rock and experimental sounds. The vinyl comes in a limited edition cream colour and includes carefully restored archival photos held in Acid Mothers Temple's Osaka vaults. With fresh remastering by James Plotkin, this release revives a standout in AMT's catalogue for devoted fans and new listeners alike.
Xxxtra Asceticism Or Allergic To Meditation (9:13)
Asoka Ananda (19:44)
Review: Trust Masked Replicants showcases Acid Mothers Temple (AMT) in top form, delivering their signature brand of experimental psych-rock built around skeletal frameworks. Led by Kawabata Makoto, the band navigates chaotic, drone-infused improvisations, pushing the boundaries of human consciousness with their cosmic jams. Side-2 features the standout 20-minute track 'Asoko Ananda', a fast-paced, side-long piece that fuses kosmische rhythms, filter sweeps, free-jazz piano, tabla drumming, and vocal experimentation. This track captures the full range of AMT's skills, climbing to the summit of their collective abilities. Rooted in prog, Krautrock, modern composition and noise, AMT has been a driving force in the psyche-rock scene since the early 90s. With a long history of prolific releases and global tours, the band returns to Important Records for this limited vinyl edition featuring original member Cotton Casino. Trust Masked Replicants - with its neat titular nod to Captain Beefheart's best known album - is another top album for fans of the group's improvisational, mind-expanding soundscapes.
Review: Alphataurus may not mean that much to a lot of people, but for anyone aware of the Milanese progressive rock titans, the fact they have a new record out will capture the imagination. After all, the outfit have been making a big impact with every album they've put out since - and including - the staggeringly ambitious self-titled 1973 debut. However, it's been a decade since we last had anything from them. Enter 2084: Viaggio Nel Nulla, then, a collection of music that marks a real turning point for Alphataurus, with the lengthy (to put it mildly) recording process ending with the departure of founding guitarist Guido Wassermann. Whether die hard fans will think what's here is worth the pain of that decision to leave is anyone's guess, but this collection is unarguably dystopian, futuristic, exploratory, cosmic and, almost conversely, accessible and catchy.
Review: If the name Vangelis conjures images of new age music or the overplayed 'Chariots of Fire', you might be surprised by his earlier work. Before his solo fame, Vangelis was a member of Aphrodite's Child, a rock band from the late 60s to early 70s. While the band was based in France due to political unrest in Greece, they produced music far removed from Vangelis's later style. Another well-known member was Demis Roussos, who also had a later solo career. Initially, Aphrodite's Child released two psychedelic pop albums, Rain and Tears and It's Five O'Clock, reminiscent of Genesis' early work on From Genesis to Revelation. 666 marked a significant shift toward progressive rock, blending Greek ethnic influences with experimental sounds. Highlights include 'Loud, Loud, Loud,' featuring a spoken word piece by a young Greek diplomat's son, and 'All the Seats Were Occupied,' a lengthy jam that samples the album's other tracks. The notorious, untitled track featuring actress Irene Papas caused discomfort at their label, but it solidified the album's status as a groundbreaking work in progressive rock. Despite the musicians' later mainstream personas, 666 remains a bold and innovative album.
Review: BaBa ZuLa, Istanbul's most experimental band, continues to push the boundaries of Turkish psych-rock. Known for their hypnotic blend of Turkish percussion, electric saz, and electronic elements, they've gained a cult following across the globe. With influences from legends like Einsturzende Neubauten and Can, their latest album Istanbul Sokaklari is a sonic and political statement. Combining deep rhythms, glitchy electronics and dual male-female vocals, BaBa ZuLa's music transports listeners into a world where tradition meets modernity, offering a glimpse into both the future and the heart of Istanbul's streets.
Review: Blue Oyster Cult's Spectres, reissued on vinyl, shows the band at a pivotal point in their career. Known for blending hard rock with dark, atmospheric elements, this 1977 album contains some of their most memorable tracks. The iconic opener 'Godzilla' sets the tone, with its powerful riffs and cinematic imagery. Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser's guitar work shines throughout, particularly on tracks like 'Golden Age of Leather' and 'R.U. Ready to Rock'? What sets Spectres apart is its haunting mood, especially evident in songs like 'I Love the Night' and the eerie closer, 'Nosferatu'. These tracks sees the band's talent for creating chilling atmospheres with both vocals and instrumentation. The balladry of 'I Love the Night' is particularly striking, a standout even in a discography filled with dark gems. Spectres remains an excellent record that perfectly blends Blue Oyster Cult's signature sound with a more accessible, yet still shadowy, rock approach.
Review: Fandabidozi, the debut album from Bobbie Dazzle, led by singer Sian Greenway, is a joyful tribute to the glam rock of the 1970s. Drawing influence from icons like David Bowie, T. Rex, and The Sweet, the album manages to celebrate the past while still feeling fresh and vibrant. Opener 'Lightning Fantasy' kicks things off with a punch, featuring lyrics written by Greenway's father, offering a deeply personal touch. Tracks like 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Revolution' channel the groovy, flamboyant spirit of glam rock, while 'Lady on Fire' delivers a heavier, guitar-driven edge reminiscent of 70s rock. The album is packed with energy, charisma, and a sense of fun, with 'Back to the City' and 'It's Electric' standing out as lively anthems. Greenway's powerful vocals and the band's tight instrumentation keep the momentum strong from start to finish. Fandabidozi is a bold and glittering ode to rock 'n' roll's most theatrical era, blending nostalgic charm with contemporary flair. It's an exciting introduction to Bobbie Dazzle's vibrant world.
Review: Can Live in Keele 1977 is the latest installment in a series of live albums carefully curated from Spoon Records' vaults and fan recordings by founding member Irmin Schmidt and producer Rene Tinner. This much-anticipated release, captures a dynamic performance from March 1977, featuring the core lineup of Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli and Holger Czukay, enhanced by the addition of bassist Rosko Gee (Traffic). During a challenging period following the lukewarm reception of their eighth studio album, Saw Delight, this concert exemplifies Can's late-period vibrancy. Gee's presence allowed Czukay to focus on "waveform radio and spec. sounds", creating an ethereal atmosphere filled with otherworldly textures. This release concludes the series that began with Can Live in Stuttgart 1975 and includes acclaimed recordings from their live performances throughout Europe from 1973 to 1977. Each album reveals the band's unique ability to blend hypnotic grooves with avant-garde improvisation, offering listeners a fresh perspective on Can's innovative artistry. Fans can expect an exhilarating journey through their expansive musical landscape, filled with both familiar motifs and new explorations.
Review: Can Live in Keele 1977 captures a key performance from one of the most innovative bands of all time. This long remoured album features Can's late-period lineup: Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli, and Holger Czukay, joined by Rosko Gee on bass. Czukay's shift to "waveform radio and spec. sounds" adds an otherworldly layer to the band's hypnotic, avant-garde textures. Pieced together from archival and fan recordings, the album highlights the unpredictable and experimental nature of Can's live performances during their 1976-77 peak. The inclusion of tracks that fans have long considered the best of their live work brings a raw, dynamic energy. Fans of Can's legendary improvisations will appreciate the diversity of sound, from ambient passages to intense, chaotic jams. Live in Keele 1977 stands as a crucial document of the band's legacy as they explore "inner space rock" and live sonic exploration.
South California Purples (with Steve Vai - short version)
Poem 58 (with Steve Vai)
I'm A Man (with Chris Daughtry & Robert Randolph)
Dialogue Part 1 & 2 (with Robert Randolph)
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Mongonucleosis
Street Player
Make Me Smile (with Christone"kingfisher" Ingram)
Colour My World (with Christone"kingfisher" Ingram)
Now More Than Ever (with Christone"kingfisher" Ingram)
Call On Me (with Robin Thicke)
Alive Again (with Judith Hill)
Wishing You Were Here (with VoicePlay)
Happy Man (with VoicePlay)
If You Leave Me Now (with VoicePlay)
Look Away (with VoicePlay)
Old Days
Hard Habit To Break (with Chris Daughtry)
Just You 'N' Me
Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Getaway
In The Country (with Robert Randolph)
Saturday In The Park (with Robin Thicke)
Free
You're The Inspiration (with Judith Hill)
Feelin' Stronger Every Day (with Judith Hill)
25 Or 6 To 4 (with All Guest Artists)
Review: Chicago's Live at 55 sees the legendary band celebrating over five decades of music with a performance full of energy and nostalgia. Featuring a mix of classic hits and deeper cuts, the set is a celebration of their enduring legacy. The performance builds with brass-heavy anthems like '25 or 6 to 4' and the smooth 'If You Leave Me Now', proving their ability to mix rock, jazz, and pop seamlessly. With guest appearances adding a fresh layer to the familiar sound, the album captures the essence of Chicago's rich musical history, while continuing to demonstrate their dynamic stage presence.
Review: On their latest release, Crippled Black Phoenix takes their signature mix of atmospheric rock and melancholy to new heights. The band's blend of brooding, cinematic soundscapes and haunting melodies draws you in, but it's the emotional intensity that really grips. 'We Forgotten Who We Are' pulses with a raw energy, while 'Song for the Unloved' taps into a quiet despair that lingers long after the track fades. There's a sense of reinvention on this releaseifamiliar elements are reworked with fresh perspective, making it feel like both a reflection and a bold step forward for the band.
Review: Jazz audio arborist Dr Tree is itself a multi-branched organism, having first emerged from the (urban) forests of New Zealand as the inosculated union of session musicians Frank Gibson Jr. and Murray Macnab. After catching the attention of EMI, the pair released the eponymous Dr Tree in 1976, which came as an all-instrumental prog excursion into territories already settled by the likes of Weather Report and Return To Forever, yet not fully developed until Dr Tree's prognosis. These roots hold a tight grip; star album cuts 'Transition', 'Affirmation' and 'The Drum' demonstrate a complete, master musicianship, and combine this with studio trickeries of the weirdest and most arcane ilk, making for an unforgettable prog magnolia of minimally treated sound, but still grandly impressive proportions.
The Song Of McGillicudie The Pusillanimous (Or Don't Worry James, Your Socks Are Hanging In The Coal Cellar With Thomas) (5:04)
Boilk (0:57)
Symphony No 2: Movement (1) (5:42)
Symphony No 2: Movement (2) (6:09)
Symphony No 2: Blane (5:25)
Symphony No 2: Movement (3) (3:05)
Symphony No 2: Movement (4) (3:05)
Review: The stalwart second album by British prog-rockers Egg geysered them to the heights of the Canterbury scene and its cream, a vantage point shared with the likes of Caravan and Soft Machine at the point of its release. Egg, as a trio, drew upon a panorama of influences, from contemporary rock to the earliest classical songsheet. All this while retaining the distinctive recorded rawness of Midlands scene; their measured progressions doing the squarely necessary job, for prog, of conveying grandeur and horizon-expansion via a fealty to the rock band format. Egg bore an oviparous musical omen, star-studding Decca's short-lived Nova imprint; it's now thought to be one of the more unusual releases of the early 1970s, and in it, we can also hear the earliest natal stirrings of later developments in the sound. Remastered from the original tapes, the Esoteric Recordings reissue includes three bonus tracks, including both sides of the bands only single and 'Movement 3' from the albums notorious opus 'Symphony No. 2', now restored in its rightful place in this extended composition.
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