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BEWITH 176LP
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In the wake of his Stones Throw breakthrough -- Exotic Worlds & Master Treasures -- Stimulator Jones was pegged by many as a '90s throwback artist. However, he literally IS a '90s artist. He's been recording music most of his life and he's now 40. Cool Green Trees (1999-2005) is a collection of beats and loops he created between the ages of 14-20 at home in his basement, bedroom and computer room in Roanoke, Virginia. Everything before 2004 was recorded when he was still in school. He was in eighth grade when he made the 1999 tracks -- he didn't even have his learner's permit. This album is a snapshot of a young man in a simpler time. Things were still mysterious back then and he was flying blind, relying on his ears and having to figure things out for himself. Opener "Pharoah Jones" was inspired by Yesterday's New Quintet and Madlib's ability to capture that classic '70s sound whilst playing all the instruments. The sublime, evocative title track, "Cool Green Trees" was created when Sam was still living at home. He dumped samples off his SU10 into the family desktop and arranged them in a demo version of Pro Tools. "Chill Scratch" snags the final bit of a bossanova record and pairs it with a drum loop before adding experimental scratching run through an Electro Harmonix Memory Man echo pedal. Sam explains just how much these tracks mean to him: "They all have immense historical and sentimental value and I'm proud of them. These beats come from an innocent, simple time when I was just figuring out how to craft these sounds. They're something very personal to me." The cover photo is a picture of Sam standing on his back porch in the latter part of 1998, just before he got his first sampler. Mastering for this vinyl edition was overseen by Be With regular Simon Francis and it was cut by the esteemed Cicely Balston at Abbey Road Studios to be pressed in the Netherlands by Record Industry.
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BOTA 002EP
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Iori Wakasa, one of the leading lights of the Tokyo club scene presents his second 12" from his own label, BOTANICA, which he established to express his own primal sensibilities. Wakasa launched BOTANICA to assert that his label's activities in itself is art and a palette for his creative, self-expression. He produced these two new tracks during the recent pandemic when the world was under severe restrictions. While taking into account and focusing on both "his current outlook" and returning to "the roots of his own production aesthetic," he strived to produce something that would substitute it and as a result, created these two new tracks and the artwork that are presented in the label's second release, The Party Is Here EP. In this EP, he also attempts to express the sentiment that "the experience that music provides to people is invaluably infinite" and that "if you truly want to go out and party, it will happen, then and there!" For "Bedroom Disco," Iori tries to express his memories of "a virtual night of partying" that he experienced during Covid and created this track while being "in a state of wanting to break free from oppression" and reminiscing about a party in a bedroom at night. Iori did not use any sampled voices or field recordings and created it by layering pure sonic imagery repeatedly folded and dissolved which triggered the creation of new developments while imagining the thought that "a party actually begins when you step out" and the swaying of emotions that take place from it. "Tropica" is a track that Iori produced by heavily mixing a utopian feel that people have inside of them with his own sensuality and is designed to "guide you to a tropical seaside," regardless of what the listener may have experienced in the past.
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CLE 078CD
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Al Bilali Soudan delivers Takamba in its rawest form -- the original desert sound. From Timbuktu, these masters command the tehardent, a three-stringed lute buzzing with hypnotic power, propelled by deep calabash rhythms. Their music is tradition unleashed: unrefined, immediate, and pulsing with the spirit of Saharan gatherings. Recorded during informal rehearsals, this session captures Al Bilali Soudan's essence. Two extended tracks stretch beyond 13 minutes, locking into relentless trance inducing grooves. Abellow Yattara leads with tehardent work that's both virtuosic and deeply rooted, proving why he's revered as a keeper of Mali's musical legacy. This is desert music at its most primal. No studio effects, no concessions -- just real, raw resonance of strings, skin and voice. For those who think they know African blues, here's the deeper truth.
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2025 repress. "Bringing out his best in these fine tracks.Out of the vaults of Clock Tower has appeared these fine dub mixes such as 'Asian Roots Dub,' 'His Easy Dub', 'I Yah Who Dub' and many, many more.... you will be drawn into the rhythm and feelings of a culture far surpassing music into the future."
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2025 repress. Originally released in 1981. Landmark dub record from legendary reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry, using a combination of established collaborators and new musicians: The Upsetters, Johnny Lover & The Towerchanters, Lee & The Blue Bell, Val Bennett, Brad Osbourne & The Towerchanters, Devion Iron, The Black Arks, and Ricky And Bunny.
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2025 repress. Originally issued in 1973, Blackboard Jungle Dub is considered a milestone in the history of dub. Tracks include "African Skank" -- based on Junior Byles' "A Place Called Africa" -- and "Dreamland Skank", "Moving Skank" and "Kaya Skank" which are dub versions of Wailers" "Dreamland", "Keep On Moving" and "Kaya".
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Drawing inspiration from a wide range of cultures and musical traditions, C'mon Tigre is a dynamic duo that develops its identity into a collective of musicians and artists from all over the world. Along the years, they have collaborated with musicians such as Colin Stetson, Seun Kuti, Arto Lindsay, Xênia França, and artists Gianluigi Toccafondo, Harri Peccinotti, Danijel Zezelj, and Paolo Pellegrin, to name a few. TEN, which stands for "Tenth Edition Newness," is an expanded edition of their iconic self-titled debut album, which was initially published in 2015 through Africantape on a limited vinyl pressing. It sold out quickly, was later repressed by the band and sold out again. Today, it finds its chance to be reissued with the Computer Students treatment. Fans will love this remastered version, which sounds substantially better than the original. The album's expansion features a slightly altered record cover in addition to a 12-page booklet with a number of writings and images. TEN is featured on double black vinyl, audiophile quality pressing 180-gram, inside a gatefold cover. The entire package is housed in a unique heat-sealed aluminum Type-2 foil bag, courtesy of Computer Students.
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Flied Egg's sophomore release, after their supreme 1972 psychedelic debut, is a proto-hard rock affair. The Japanese power trio is in a more enthusiastic jammin' mode, with deep heavy blues notation. Ensure this lost classic now and forever!
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The Danish prog band was nothing short of a supergroup, established in early 1970 by local leading rock and jazz artists. Their self-titled debut was released in December, before lead vocalist Lars Bisgaard was suddenly replaced by Alan Mortesen. This magnificent opus is a must have for any jazz-rock and psych-folk aficionados.
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"In 1987, Rafael Toral began making his own compositions and solo recordings using electric guitar in an enhanced signal path. In the time since then, he has developed his conceptions, first as a guitar improviser, then in what he called his 'Space Program,' utilizing self-made electronic modules. 2024's Spectral Evolution was a much-acclaimed return to guitar voicings and improvisations, edified by his further explorations in electronic sound. In the wake of his extraordinary new music comes a new set of CD masters for Rafael's first two albums, Sound Mind Sound Body and Wave Field. Nearly 40 years later, these recordings sound remarkably prescient and perfectly timeless -- fresher today than when they were first released! Sound Mind Sound Body was inspired in part by the working principles of Fripp and Eno, extrapolated by Rafael via a unique signal path leading out of his guitar. He paid notice to the massive impact of discreet gestures, creating slow-moving tones and spacious orchestral resonances, drifting and droning with glacial majesty, hardly recognizable as guitar much of the time. The first pieces were recorded in 1987; in 1994, a collection was released on Portugal's AnAnAnA, producing an hour's worth of remarkable sonic equilibrium in this mode. With each subsequent reissue, however, aspects of this sound have been subtly revisited. For the 1998 Moikai CD, 'AE 1,' one of the earliest pieces conceived, was newly recorded; for the 2018 Drag City LP master, 'Textura e Linhas Curvas' was included, 'AER 7 E' was re-recorded and the material for 'AE 2' was recorded for the first time ever. These performances were executed using the same processes as the original ones. For the current CD, 'Loopability II' has been recalled from the AnAnAnA master, 'Textura e Linhas Curvas' omitted and yet another brand-new version of 'AER 7E' inserted in place of the 2018 version. Incredibly, all of these changes augment Sound Mind Sound Body's expansive intent without altering its essential otherworldly atmosphere. Wave Field and Sound Mind Sound Body to sit perfectly among the forward-reaching music of today -- as it continues to evolve in listeners' ears, moving ever towards the next conception of listening space."
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"In 1987, Rafael Toral began making his own compositions and solo recordings using electric guitar in an enhanced signal path. In the time since then, he has developed his conceptions, first as a guitar improviser, then in what he called his 'Space Program,' utilizing self-made electronic modules. 2024's Spectral Evolution was a much-acclaimed return to guitar voicings and improvisations, edified by his further explorations in electronic sound. In the wake of his extraordinary new music comes a new set of CD masters for Rafael's first two albums, Sound Mind Sound Body and Wave Field. Nearly 40 years later, these recordings sound remarkably prescient and perfectly timeless -- fresher today than when they were first released! Wave Field, released in 1995, was a departure from the first album into new composition methods involving the dirty textures of rock guitar, sounding in the open ears of many listeners (like Jim O'Rourke, who issued the disc in the US on dexter's cigar) as a synthesis of disparate elements -- a nexus where Alvin Lucier, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, and Eno blend together. Here, the clangorous potential of the guitar was emphasized, giving a metallic edge to the two extended pieces and 'radio edit' coda. The jacket paid subtle tribute to My Bloody Valentine, which, along with the radio edit, suggested a harmony between musical directions as wildly disparate as minimalist experimental and rock. Today, such a paradoxical intent is more widely considered as a part of the artist's purview. Wave Field and Sound Mind Sound Body to sit perfectly among the forward-reaching music of today -- as it continues to evolve in listeners' ears, moving ever towards the next conception of listening space."
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The first new Electro Clash tracks from Break 3000 since 2003! After a string of re-issues of old gems on Italy's Mondo Phase, the Argentinian label Calypso's Dream and his own Electron Feel, Break 3000 is finally back with some new original cuts! The A-side "Electronique" has all the ingredients you would want from a hard-hitting Electro Clash track. EBM style drums and a powerful raw bass line topped with soaring rave leads and pads and added original (Vocoder) vocals by Break 3000 himself. This one is road tested already on dance floors and big systems and a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Second up is the driving "Continua", leaning more towards Break 3000 techno classics like "Flash" and "Fix" this filtered rave lead will make a wild crowd go even wilder. Dark and twisted electro techno at its best. The B-side opens with another aspect of the Break 3000 sound spectrum. In a Detroit meets Rotterdam styled electro setting this song uses a lot of the old sounds, mostly coming from his original EMU sampler used at the time and a great '80s vocal sample gives this track it's title. Closing out this new EP is the wonderful Marcello Giordani from Parma, Italy who build a strong reputation with his Italo Deviance label over the years. He gives the original "Electronique" a great funky "Proto House" bass line in best Bobby Orlando manner, what a brilliant crossover track this one is! With the Vermona drum sounds his -- dark disco meets early house -- jam will certainly be on many DJ's want list. All tracks are mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Music, photography and art by Break 3000.
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FB 5157LP
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2021 repress. "Produced entirely by MF DOOM. Following the success of two collaborative releases (EMC The Show/2008 and Ace & Edo G Arts & Entertainment/2009), Masta Ace joins forces with the metal faced MF Doom for Son of Yvonne, a highly personal concept album that celebrates the life and legacy of Ace's recently departed Mother. Like his 2004 landmark Disposable Arts, Son of Yvonne is meticulously constructed with stories, settings, and characters that resonate with flesh and bone humanity. Interstitial vignettes provide a thematic backbone to the experience, and each track complements and completes the previous to form a narrative whole: a sometimes visceral, sometimes nostalgic slice of Ace's young life in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Entirely underscored by MF Doom's iconic Special Herbs instrumentals, Son of Yvonne features the Juice Crew general Big Daddy Kane, new comers Pav Bundy (The Bundies), Reggie B and even MF Doom on the mic. It's Masta Ace's no frills flow, however, that looms largest above the dusty samples and digger loops that define Doom's production. Ace's photo-realistic rhymes about stick-up kids, spraycan artists and wack emcees add extra gravity to his already celebrated reputation as 'truly an under-appreciated rap veteran and underground luminary' (Allmusic Guide). Like Eminem recalls in his 2008 autobiography The Way I Am, 'Masta Ace had amazing storytelling skills. His thoughts were so vivid.'"
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2025 repress. Heavy Psych Sounds present a 20 Year Anniversary reissue of Brant Bjork's Jalamanta, originally released in 1999. Brant Bjork: "Jalamanta was a life changing record for me. It's the record that launched my journey as Brant Bjork. Listening to the tapes 20 years later was amazing. Tony Mason and myself were transported back to that moment in time. Jalamanta was a first for both Tony and myself. My first record as a solo artist and his first record as an engineer. We didn't think twice about re-mixing it. With our combined experience over the years, we knew we could take Jalamanta to the place we always wanted it to go... and we did. Dig it." Features a Blue Öyster Cult cover, "Take Me Away".
Jalamanta has been re-mixed by Tony Mason, with a freshly baked re-master by John McBain at JPM Mastering, San Fransisco. Cover photo by Sam Grant. Skull Modern Relics by Joe Joe Herbick. Art direction by Ryan Jones. Layout by Branca Studio.
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HEIST 003LP
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This new album sees the acclaimed duo Dam Swindle dive far beyond the deep sonic waters they're most known for, exploring lower tempos, synthwave, hip-house, and ambient across fourteen tracks. With a gestation period that traces back several years, Open is their most intimate and personal body of work thus far, birthed during a time of self-reflection away from touring and personal transformation as individuals. While the trademark Dam Swindle four-to-the-floor beats are still ever-present on tracks like "The Present Is Always Perfect," "I Need You," and "Is This Love?," it's the gentle waves of synths on opener "Home," the contemplative piano chords of "Bloom" featuring Joep Beving, and the lo-fi ambience of "It's Okay, I Can Wait" that showcase a melancholic, ethereal sensibility previously uncharted by the duo. Collaborations with vocalists such as NYC's Haile Supreme on "Not Enough" and Neo-soul singer Faye Meana on "Girl" expertly find room in between the dancefloor and home listening sessions, and a clear standout on the LP is the title cut where message-heavy rapped vocals from UK artist Samson ebb and flow amongst iridescent grooves. Under the helm of Maarten and Lars' adept A&R, their Heist imprint has become a beloved home for house heads of both schools old and new, platforming some of dance music's biggest names from Cinthie to DJ Sneak as well as the musical dawnings of artists such as Kassian and Makèz. The Dam Swindle alias has achieved house music royalty-like status across a storied 15-year career that includes two critically lauded full-lengths, collaborations with the likes of Tom Misch and Kerri Chandler, and a globetrotting touring schedule. This album stands as their most profoundly personal work of art to date, and they can't wait to share it with you.
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Elli presents her highly-anticipated self-titled debut album on the Horisontal Mambo label, founded by Nordic disco legend Prins Thomas. This 12-track album marks the beginning of a new era in her sound, introducing a bold and fresh take on cosmic synth pop. Blending ethereal soundscapes, cinematic textures, and euphoric '80s-inspired energy, Elli's debut promises an immersive musical journey. She explains, "The album captures a variety of emotions -- moments of nostalgia and transcendence. It explores the space between euphoria and melancholy, creating a sense of timelessness." Crafted in Elli's studio in London, "I've always been fascinated by the interplay of space and sound, especially from taking contemporary dance lessons since I was 4 years old" she says. "I spent hours experimenting with textures and unconventional sounds, including percussion I created from sea shells I collected in Greece. I also loved playing movies on my projector while composing, it gave me the feeling that I'm creating a soundtrack, connecting the visual to the sonic. It was an immersive experience." From the tender, inviting pulse of "New Muse" to the introspective beauty of "In My Field of Experience," the album offers a wide-ranging experience, moving between euphoric highs and quiet moments of reflection. It's a work of contrasts, an exploration of the personal. An honest debut.
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Repressed "2024 re-release. The renowned and widely acclaimed music label Intuition, well known since the 1980s, is proud to announce the release of its most important and successful back-catalogue titles on vinyl under the name 'Intuition Master Series'. The American trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Hassell (March 22, 1937-June 26, 2021) was an international legend despite never having managed a popular breakthrough. Hassell was a musical visionary and pioneer, one who was inspired by ambient sounds and new music. He appreciated the music of avant-gardists such as Stockhausen, in whose Cologne school he also studied. He came into contact with Terry Riley and his minimalistic music early on and played on his first albums. Hassell was also a musically driven person, someone who had to get to the bottom of styles. Thus, he was intensively involved with Far Eastern, but especially Indian music. Using the ingredients he learned, he created a completely new way of playing on and with the trumpet. He created language-like modulated air currents flowing through the instrument to produce seemingly alien, microtonal sounds. He combined this technique with ethnic polyrhythms, electronic alienation, soundscapes and jazz to create his own style, which he called 'Fourth World'. With this kind of music, he significantly influenced numerous emerging styles such as world music, nujazz or ambient. It is no mistake to say that without Hassell's ideas, these types of music would have taken a very different course. Hassell's influence on the music world cannot be overestimated, even if he himself was always unimpressed by the praise. 'It's the invisible things that buzz around us. You just have to bring them to light and make them visible.' In a tried and tested association with Brian Eno (as producer), his first completely live-recorded album was released at that time. The individual pieces, which were recorded in Paris, Vancouver, Hamburg and Brussels, reflect the special atmosphere that made every (rare) Jon Hassell concert something extraordinary. Intuition's 1987 The Surgeon of the Nightsky Restores Dead Things by the Power of Sound is undoubtedly one of his best works."
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Abaeté, a vocal trio from Bahia, made a remarkable debut with masterfully crafted jazz-funk sambas, at a time when Bahian musicians were true masters of the genre. There's virtually no information about the band, apart from the music itself, which seems to be limited to two releases: a single and that much-loved 1977 self- titled album, now a cult classic. A collection of killer tunes, funky samba, synthesizer sounds and free rhythms with a North Brazilian flavor. The band also wrote songs for Clara Nunes and Elza Soares in the '70s. Mixed by Waldir Lombardo Pinheiro.
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Double LP version. Gatefold with 4-page booklet. Includes obi and printed inner sleeves. Second album by Brazil's upcoming star, Liniker. A seamless blend of pop, samba, jazz, R&B, and house. Featuring Lulu Santos, Pabllo Vittar, Tropkillaz, Melly, Priscila Senna, Baianasystem, Amaro Freitas, and Anavitória. Born in Araraquara/São Paulo, Liniker is a multitalented artist -- singer, songwriter, music producer, and actress -- whose passion for the arts began in childhood. Influenced by her mother and uncles, who were active in samba rock circles, Liniker's early musical experiences planted the seeds for her future career. Today she is one of the most exciting Brazilian artists. In 2022, she won the Best Brazilian Album category at the Latin Grammy Awards with Indigo Borboleta Anil. In 2023, Liniker became immortalized by the Brazilian Academy of Culture, taking the seat once held by Elza Soares, the eternal Brazilian singer. Liniker's sophomore album CAJU has quickly become a classic in Brazilian popular music. The album's 14 tracks -- some extending beyond seven minutes -- demonstrate Liniker's commitment to artistic expression over commercial constraints. Liniker showcases versatility and artistic growth through a seamless blend of pop, samba, jazz, R&B, and house. Songs like "Veludo Marrom," "Tudo," and "Ao Teu Lado" shine for their musical complexity and emotional depth. Its success led to multiple wins at 2024 Multishow Brazilian Music Awards, including Artist and Album of the Year.
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Fully licensed and limited to 500 copies. It was 1976 when Prince Far I debuted is unique toasting style under the spell of producer Lloydie Slim at Randy's Studio. The album features nine tracks based on psalms and "The Lord's Prayer," over rhythms largely played by The Aggrovators. Psalms 53 -- in particular -- used the rhythm from the Lee "Scratch" Perry-produced "Mighty Cloud Of Joy." It is meditative music and established Prince Far I, literally the man with the voice of thunder, as a formidable force in music business.
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Life and Death unleashes the electrifying debut EP from rising Irish producer Cromby, marking a bold new chapter on DJ Tennis' genre-defying label. Packed with high-voltage energy, emotional depth, and razor-sharp house production. At its heart is "I'm Coming Back" -- a radiant, hands-in-the-air anthem co-crafted with NiKi K. The track also receives a powerful rework from the enigmatic Known Artist, who transforms it into a hypnotic late-night weapon -- fusing atmospheric textures with raw emotional drive. Cromby finally concludes with "One More Time" -- a colorful house thumper of pure peak time energy, right on cue for the summer festival season ahead.
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DVD is NTSC format, region 0. The Bluebells' Sisters is a perfect snapshot of early '80s "Sound of Young Scotland": Glasgow indie pop with bittersweet spirit, sharp hooks, and heartfelt harmonies. Signing to the then-nascent London Records, and working with a procession of esteemed producers (including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band), The Bluebells enjoyed three UK hits in the 1980s before touring widely throughout Europe and North America, developing their live sound and signing to Seymour Stein's Sire Records in the U.S. A decade later in 1993, their "Young at Heart" hit the U.K. No 1 spot following its use as a T.V. advert for Volkswagen. This new edition of Sisters has been remastered and produced in consultation with the band, using the best audio sources available, including non-album singles and B-sides, bonus tracks from the original cassette edition and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson. The 3CD/DVD boxset includes the most comprehensive version of the album to date, with more than 65 tracks, including: the original album; the non-album singles; the B-sides from the era; bonus tracks from the original cassette version of the album; live recordings from the era; 3 Kid Jensen/Radio One radio sessions, never previously before released; alternate and 12" versions; US versions and further alternate mixes; DVD containing fully restored music videos, and BBC performances from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of The Pops; expanded artwork and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson, and 5,000 word essay by Barney Ashton-Bullock. 2LP version (LMS 1725437) contains: 26-track expanded version taking in: the original album; the non-album singles and B-sides from the era; bonus tracks from the original cassette version of the album; expanded artwork and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson.
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Double LP version. The Bluebells' Sisters is a perfect snapshot of early '80s "Sound of Young Scotland": Glasgow indie pop with bittersweet spirit, sharp hooks, and heartfelt harmonies. Signing to the then-nascent London Records, and working with a procession of esteemed producers (including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band), The Bluebells enjoyed three UK hits in the 1980s before touring widely throughout Europe and North America, developing their live sound and signing to Seymour Stein's Sire Records in the U.S. A decade later in 1993, their "Young at Heart" hit the U.K. No 1 spot following its use as a T.V. advert for Volkswagen. This new edition of Sisters has been remastered and produced in consultation with the band, using the best audio sources available, including non-album singles and B-sides, bonus tracks from the original cassette edition and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson. 2LP version contains: 26-track expanded version taking in: the original album; the non-album singles and B-sides from the era; bonus tracks from the original cassette version of the album; expanded artwork and new liner notes from Will Hodgkinson.
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Hothouse Flowers' debut album People (1988) was a remarkable fusion of rock, folk, and soulful blues, spearheaded by the charismatic vocals of Liam Ó Maonlaí. The album was anchored by the hit single "Don't Go," which propelled the band to international recognition. With rich instrumentation and passionate performances, People stood out for its refreshing blend of Irish musical roots with contemporary rock influences. The album was the fastest-selling debut in Irish history at the time. It topped the Irish Albums Chart and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart, while also making significant impact in the U.S. and other markets. People was certified Platinum in the UK and Double Platinum in Ireland. Backed by strong singles like "I'm Sorry" and "Feet on the Ground," the album sustained impressive momentum, further fueled by the band's dynamic live performances. People solidified Hothouse Flowers as one of the most exciting Irish bands of the late '80s, demonstrating the band's ability to bridge genres while delivering powerful, heartfelt music. For 2025 Hothouse Flowers celebrate both People and its follow up album Home. London Records celebrate with represses of People and Home on vinyl, with restored artwork faithful to the original editions.
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Hothouse Flowers' sophomore album, Home, released in 1990, built on the success of their debut People while showcasing a more mature and introspective sound while maintaining their signature heartfelt, genre-blending approach to music. The album continued their signature fusion of rock, folk, gospel, and blues, its tracks demonstrating both introspection and a vibrant energy. Home reached No. 1 on the Irish Albums Chart and peaked at No. 5 in the UK. The album was certified Gold in the UK and Platinum in Ireland, reaffirming the band's status as one of Ireland's most successful exports at the time. Lead single "Give It Up" became a fan favorite, while the band's cover of Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" broadened their appeal, a Top 5 in Ireland and chart hit in UK and Australia. The band's relentless touring and powerful live shows helped sustain Home's international momentum and commercial success. For 2025 Hothouse Flowers celebrate both Home and its predecessor People. London Records celebrate with represses of People and Home on vinyl, with restored artwork faithful to the original editions.
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