Marina Records, founded in 1993 by Stefan Kassel and Frank Lähnemann, always favored an eclectic artist roster -- which immediately made the label unique in the somewhat conservative indie world. The label's distinctive sleeve design also won many plaudits -- and has been included in several art and cover-design books. While the label is based in Hamburg, Germany, it has always concentrated on international acts and releases. Marina is best-known for such bestselling albums as Caroline Now! The Songs Of Brian Wilson And The Beach Boys and Shack's classic masterpiece Waterpistol (rated by many critics as one of the best British albums of the '90s). The label also released celebrated anthologies by two of Great Britain's most influential bands from the early '80s -- The Pale Fountains and Josef K. Not to forget the definite collection of the essential works by German film music legend Peter Thomas and the acclaimed comeback album by legendary '60s sunshine pop group, The Free Design cited as a major influence by the likes of Stereolab and Saint Etienne. Other splendid Marina releases include the critically acclaimed The Pearlfishers ("Songs as good as Paul McCartney's and Brian Wilson's" --The Sunday Times) and the solo debut by eccentric Orange Juice founding member James Kirk. Recently, Marina released the second volume of the highly acclaimed The In-Kraut compilation as well as Disco Deutschland Disco: Disco, Funk & Philly Anthems from Germany 1975-1980.
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LP version. After a hiatus of five years, The Pearlfishers, Glasgow's finest, return with their ninth album for Marina -- most probably their best and most immediate one so far. Driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting and sophisticated arrangements, Making Tapes For Girls is a goldmine of pop gems -- full of witty and colorful lyrics about the affirmative and healing power of music and pop escapism. It is another Pearlfishers classic in the vein of My Dad The Weatherfan and Even On A Sunday Afternoon and also David Scott's nod to Terry Hall's The Colour Field.
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RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024
After a hiatus of five years, The Pearlfishers, Glasgow's finest, return with their ninth album for Marina -- most probably their best and most immediate one so far. Driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting and sophisticated arrangements, Making Tapes For Girls is a goldmine of pop gems -- full of witty and colorful lyrics about the affirmative and healing power of music and pop escapism. It is another Pearlfishers classic in the vein of My Dad The Weatherfan and Even On A Sunday Afternoon and also David Scott's nod to Terry Hall's The Colour Field.
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Cassette version. After a hiatus of five years, The Pearlfishers, Glasgow's finest, return with their ninth album for Marina -- most probably their best and most immediate one so far. Driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting and sophisticated arrangements, Making Tapes For Girls is a goldmine of pop gems -- full of witty and colorful lyrics about the affirmative and healing power of music and pop escapism. It is another Pearlfishers classic in the vein of My Dad The Weatherfan and Even On A Sunday Afternoon and also David Scott's nod to Terry Hall's The Colour Field.
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RELEASE DATE: 5/3/2024
Ashby's Power Ballads, for the very first time on vinyl, remastered and beautifully packaged in a gatefold sleeve with completely new artwork and with added new liner notes by Brett Milano.
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Marina present the first ever vinyl issues of three classic albums by Glasgow's finest, The Pearlfishers: 1999's The Young Picnickers, 2001's Across The Milky Way (MA 092LP) and 2007's Up With The Larks (MA 093LP). Three albums of masterful, classic pop music, driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting which was often compared to Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, and Brian Wilson. The beautifully crafted arrangements include woodwinds, trumpet, flugel horns, banjo -- and real strings! These albums also feature some of the finest Scottish musicians. Duglas T Stewart of BMX Bandits co-wrote two songs. Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub contributed backing vocals on The Young Picnickers and co-produced four tracks on Up With The Larks. Mick Slaven, one of the most unique guitarists ever (Jazzateers, James Kirk, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group), plays on Across The Milky Way. So does trumpet maestro Colin Steele who later recorded an entire album of Pearlfishers songs in terrific jazz arrangements with Diving For Pearls (MA 082CD/LP, 2017). The Young Picnickers was selected "Indie album of the month" in MOJO magazine. Up With The Larks was recently voted one of "Scotland's favourite albums" in The Herald. "Save the world! Save the world! From this grotesque exhibition..." Gatefold sleeve with enhanced artwork and complete lyrics; includes four bonus tracks, most never released before; edition of 750.
"David Scott's compositions sound something like The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach -- except much more poppy, upbeat, and current!" --Babysue.
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Marina present the first ever vinyl issues of three classic albums by Glasgow's finest, The Pearlfishers: 1999's The Young Picnickers (MA 091LP), 2001's Across The Milky Way (MA 092LP) and 2007's Up With The Larks. Three albums of masterful, classic pop music, driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting which was often compared to Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, and Brian Wilson. The beautifully crafted arrangements include woodwinds, trumpet, flugel horns, banjo -- and real strings! These albums also feature some of the finest Scottish musicians. Duglas T Stewart of BMX Bandits co-wrote two songs. Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub contributed backing vocals on The Young Picnickers and co-produced four tracks on Up With The Larks. Mick Slaven, one of the most unique guitarists ever (Jazzateers, James Kirk, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group), plays on Across The Milky Way. So does trumpet maestro Colin Steele who later recorded an entire album of Pearlfishers songs in terrific jazz arrangements with Diving For Pearls (MA 082CD/LP, 2017). The Young Picnickers was selected "Indie album of the month" in MOJO magazine. Up With The Larks was recently voted one of "Scotland's favourite albums" in The Herald. "Save the world! Save the world! From this grotesque exhibition..." Gatefold sleeve with enhanced artwork and complete lyrics; includes four bonus tracks, most never released before; edition of 750.
"David Scott's compositions sound something like The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach -- except much more poppy, upbeat, and current!" --Babysue.
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Marina present the first ever vinyl issues of three classic albums by Glasgow's finest, The Pearlfishers: 1999's The Young Picnickers (MA 091LP), 2001's Across The Milky Way and 2007's Up With The Larks (MA 093LP). Three albums of masterful, classic pop music, driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting which was often compared to Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, and Brian Wilson. The beautifully crafted arrangements include woodwinds, trumpet, flugel horns, banjo -- and real strings! These albums also feature some of the finest Scottish musicians. Duglas T Stewart of BMX Bandits co-wrote two songs. Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub contributed backing vocals on The Young Picnickers and co-produced four tracks on Up With The Larks. Mick Slaven, one of the most unique guitarists ever (Jazzateers, James Kirk, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group), plays on Across The Milky Way. So does trumpet maestro Colin Steele who later recorded an entire album of Pearlfishers songs in terrific jazz arrangements with Diving For Pearls (MA 082CD/LP, 2017). The Young Picnickers was selected "Indie album of the month" in MOJO magazine. Up With The Larks was recently voted one of "Scotland's favourite albums" in The Herald. "Save the world! Save the world! From this grotesque exhibition..." Gatefold sleeves with enhanced artwork and complete lyrics; includes four bonus tracks, most never released before; edition of 750.
"David Scott's compositions sound something like The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach -- except much more poppy, upbeat, and current!" --Babysue.
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RELEASE DATE: 7/17/2021
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this classic Marina compilation from 1996 makes its first appearance on vinyl. Packaged in a deluxe gatefold cover, In Bed With Marina features track-by-track notes, lots of photographs, two vinyl-only bonus cuts and a gorgeous poster. Enjoy 24 stunning tracks on two groovy LPs include many unreleased cuts and exclusive contributions by Edwyn Collins, Shack, Teenage Fanclub, The Pearlfishers, Cowboy Mouth, The Bathers, Harpers Bizarre, Sugartown, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group, Jazzateers, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Malcolm Ross, The Secret Goldfish, The Kingfishers, The McCluskey Brothers, Los Notorious Marinas, Nick DeCaro, Bernd Begemann, Dodds & Magrina, Camping, Gazelle, Adventures In Stereo, Gwen & Gram, and Mindstore.
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2021 restock. New enhanced, remastered vinyl edition of the long-deleted, much sought-after Pale Fountains compilation originally released in 1998, Longshot For Your Love, covering the band's early years from 1982 to 1984. Longshot For Your Love is a collection of rarities, radio sessions, and previously unreleased tracks by Liverpool's second best band ever, fronted by Michael Head ("Our greatest living songwriter" --NME). Seven cuts are released here for the first time ever including the superb John Peel and Old Grey Whistle Test BBC Sessions ('82/'83). The album comes with enhanced artwork, in a beautiful gatefold cover plus inner sleeve featuring lots of unseen band photos and extensive liner notes by former Pale Fountains manager, Patrick Moore.
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LP version. Edition of 690; first time on vinyl. Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Sunpowder, originally released in 1995. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. Liz Fraser of The Cocteau Twins contributes vocals on a couple of songs on Sunpowder. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums.
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Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Kelvingrove Baby, originally released in 1997. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. James Grant of Love & Money, and Thomson's fellow musician in legendary '80s pop band Friends Again, supplies backing vocals and guitar. Isobel Campbell from Belle & Sebastian plays cello. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums. CD version comes in gatefold digisleeve; includes booklet with lyrics.
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Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Lagoon Blues, originally released in 1993. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. Isobel Campbell from Belle & Sebastian plays cello on Lagoon Blues. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums. CD version comes in gatefold digisleeve; includes booklet with lyrics.
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LP version. Edition of 690; first time on vinyl. Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Lagoon Blues, originally released in 1993. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. Isobel Campbell from Belle & Sebastian plays cello on Lagoon Blues. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums.
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LP version. Edition of 690; first time on vinyl. Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Kelvingrove Baby, originally released in 1997. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. James Grant of Love & Money, and Thomson's fellow musician in legendary '80s pop band Friends Again, supplies backing vocals and guitar. Isobel Campbell from Belle & Sebastian plays cello. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums.
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Marina present the long-awaited reissue of The Bathers' Sunpowder, originally released in 1995. The Bathers (aka Chris Thomson) from Glasgow are somewhat of a Scottish national treasure. Listen to these albums, and you'll know why. Enter a musical universe of intricate arrangements, lush orchestrations, swoony vocals, and songs of deep emotional beauty. With nods to Van Morrison, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Tim Hardin, and Leonard Cohen. Moody Wurlitzers and mesmerizing pianos are joined by violins, accordions, and acoustic guitars to create a hypnotic, totally unique sound. Chamber pop at its very best. Liz Fraser of The Cocteau Twins contributes vocals on a couple of songs on Sunpowder. A match made in heaven with the music of Chris Thomson. Turn the lights down low, turn up the volume, and get on a trip with these very special, truly cinematic and, yes, quite spectacular albums. CD version comes in gatefold digisleeve; includes booklet with lyrics.
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Ladies and gentlemen -- get ready for something truly special: Scotland's best jazz musicians meet one of the greatest songwriters ever. The Colin Steele Quartet plays the music of Joni Mitchell. The music of Joni Mitchell gets the royal jazz treatment in exciting new arrangements. Timeless classics from the Mitchell songbook -- "Blue", "Both Sides Now", "Hejira", "A Case Of You", etc. -- sparkle with fresh energy in a classic jazz quartet setting. Mitchell always had a deep affinity with jazz -- working with Charles Mingus on his album Mingus (1979) and many other jazz luminaries, like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Her songs are just perfectly suited for getting re-interpreted in a jazz setting. Colin Steele adds his very own sound with his warm, melodic playing to Joni's songs and transports them into another musical territory. The results are simply gorgeous. Colin Steele from Edinburgh, one of UK's leading jazz trumpeters, is accompanied by the same top-notch musicians as on his Diving For Pearls album (MA 082CD/LP, 2017), his beautiful take on the Pearlfishers songbook: Calum Gourlay on double bass, Alyn Cosker on drums, and pianist Dave Milligan, who also arranged the album brilliantly. Dedicating an album to just one composer is a great jazz tradition: Miles Davis did it with Gershwin's Porgy & Bess (1958) and Chet Baker with Plays Lerner & Loewe (1959). And now there's the CSQ playing Joni. Joni was recorded in just one day -- like many classic jazz albums -- at Scotland's famous Castlesound studios (The Blue Nile, Orange Juice, R.E.M.) Masterfully engineered by Stuart Hamilton. CD version comes in digisleeve; includes one bonus track.
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LP version. Edition of 500. Ladies and gentlemen -- get ready for something truly special: Scotland's best jazz musicians meet one of the greatest songwriters ever. The Colin Steele Quartet plays the music of Joni Mitchell. The music of Joni Mitchell gets the royal jazz treatment in exciting new arrangements. Timeless classics from the Mitchell songbook -- "Blue", "Both Sides Now", "Hejira", "A Case Of You", etc. -- sparkle with fresh energy in a classic jazz quartet setting. Mitchell always had a deep affinity with jazz -- working with Charles Mingus on his album Mingus (1979) and many other jazz luminaries, like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Her songs are just perfectly suited for getting re-interpreted in a jazz setting. Colin Steele adds his very own sound with his warm, melodic playing to Joni's songs and transports them into another musical territory. The results are simply gorgeous. Colin Steele from Edinburgh, one of UK's leading jazz trumpeters, is accompanied by the same top-notch musicians as on his Diving For Pearls album (MA 082CD/LP, 2017), his beautiful take on the Pearlfishers songbook: Calum Gourlay on double bass, Alyn Cosker on drums, and pianist Dave Milligan, who also arranged the album brilliantly. Dedicating an album to just one composer is a great jazz tradition: Miles Davis did it with Gershwin's Porgy & Bess (1958) and Chet Baker with Plays Lerner & Loewe (1959). And now there's the CSQ playing Joni. Joni was recorded in just one day -- like many classic jazz albums -- at Scotland's famous Castlesound studios (The Blue Nile, Orange Juice, R.E.M.) Masterfully engineered by Stuart Hamilton. CD version comes in digisleeve; includes one bonus track.
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LP version. Following Open Up Your Colouring Book (MA 077CD/LP, 2014), Glasgow's magnificent Pearlfishers return with Love & Other Hopeless Things. It's their eighth on Marina Records -- a superb comeback full of masterful, classic pop music, driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting and arrangements. The album kickstarts with its beautiful title track -- a song in the tradition of British songwriters like Paddy McAloon and Michael Head -- about ordinary people dreaming and drowning in the big city. "Another foggy Monday morning/ Sail the ferry to town/ And think of all the people's dreams..." The song is led by a Bacharach-like flugel horn motif played by Colin Steele who recorded an entire album of Pearlfishers songs in terrific jazz arrangements: Diving For Pearls (MA 082CD/LP, 2017). Love & Other Hopeless Things also features a beautiful string quartet which recalls the graceful understatement of George Martin's classic pop arrangements. "Could Be A Street Could Be A Saint" is a celebration of life during the pre-Christmas days on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street. You can hear the influence of Scottish popsters Pilot whose stacked acoustics and harmonies defined pop sheen in the '70s. The track finds its counterpoint in "A Walk Into The Blue Night" where you enter a magical world of "sainted streets" where songs start to flow -- with an Ennio Morricone-like combination of minor key harmonies and orchestration. "You Can Take Me There" proves that you can create captivating soundscapes with just piano, vocals and a tiny bit of guitar. The track flows on a sublime Gilbert O'Sullivan groove -- also reminiscent of Laura Nyro, one of Scott's heroes. A long-lasting Pearlfishers tradition continues with the inclusion of a quirky instrumental: "A Woman On The Verge Of Becoming A Cyclist" (talking about quirky!) sounds a lost '70s movie theme --culminating in a brass band fanfare. Love & Other Hopeless Things also features two splendid songwriting-collaborations. "Once I Lived In London" was written with Bill DeMain -- Nashville broadcaster, Grammy-nominated author, and member of US duo Swan Dive; the beautiful piece of chamber pop recalls London in the '80s. "Sometimes It Rains In Glasgow" was written and performed with Joni Mitchell/Carole King-influenced Becci Wallace. The wistful ballad "Another Sunflower" closes the album on an emotional note. Revisiting the Pearlfishers' seasonal album A Sunflower At Christmas (MA 063CD/LP, 2004), this New Year's Eve song is augmented by a stunning string arrangement.
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Following Open Up Your Colouring Book (MA 077CD/LP, 2014), Glasgow's magnificent Pearlfishers return with Love & Other Hopeless Things. It's their eighth on Marina Records -- a superb comeback full of masterful, classic pop music, driven by main man David Scott's exceptional songwriting and arrangements. The album kickstarts with its beautiful title track -- a song in the tradition of British songwriters like Paddy McAloon and Michael Head -- about ordinary people dreaming and drowning in the big city. "Another foggy Monday morning/ Sail the ferry to town/ And think of all the people's dreams..." The song is led by a Bacharach-like flugel horn motif played by Colin Steele who recorded an entire album of Pearlfishers songs in terrific jazz arrangements: Diving For Pearls (MA 082CD/LP, 2017). Love & Other Hopeless Things also features a beautiful string quartet which recalls the graceful understatement of George Martin's classic pop arrangements. "Could Be A Street Could Be A Saint" is a celebration of life during the pre-Christmas days on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street. You can hear the influence of Scottish popsters Pilot whose stacked acoustics and harmonies defined pop sheen in the '70s. The track finds its counterpoint in "A Walk Into The Blue Night" where you enter a magical world of "sainted streets" where songs start to flow -- with an Ennio Morricone-like combination of minor key harmonies and orchestration. "You Can Take Me There" proves that you can create captivating soundscapes with just piano, vocals and a tiny bit of guitar. The track flows on a sublime Gilbert O'Sullivan groove -- also reminiscent of Laura Nyro, one of Scott's heroes. A long-lasting Pearlfishers tradition continues with the inclusion of a quirky instrumental: "A Woman On The Verge Of Becoming A Cyclist" (talking about quirky!) sounds a lost '70s movie theme --culminating in a brass band fanfare. Love & Other Hopeless Things also features two splendid songwriting-collaborations. "Once I Lived In London" was written with Bill DeMain -- Nashville broadcaster, Grammy-nominated author, and member of US duo Swan Dive; the beautiful piece of chamber pop recalls London in the '80s. "Sometimes It Rains In Glasgow" was written and performed with Joni Mitchell/Carole King-influenced Becci Wallace. The wistful ballad "Another Sunflower" closes the album on an emotional note. Revisiting the Pearlfishers' seasonal album A Sunflower At Christmas (MA 063CD/LP, 2004), this New Year's Eve song is augmented by a stunning string arrangement.
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Triple LP version. Individually-colored vinyl: orange, yellow, and red. Marina Records celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of Goosebumps. Goosebumps includes many unreleased cuts and exclusive contributions, as well as selected nuggets from the label catalog. Founded by Stefan Kassel and Frank Lähnemann in Hamburg 25 years ago, Marina Records is not only known for its distinctive sleeve design, but also for its eclectic, unique artist roster and its devotion to classic pop songwriting. Kickstarting with Brent Cash's "Digging The Fault Line", Goosebumps features artists as diverse as exceptional Glasgow funk sextet Gazelle and Chris Thomson's beloved chamber pop outfit The Bathers -- to the lushly orchestrated Morricone-like soundscapes of Starless and jazz trumpeter Colin Steele. Steele gave the wonderful songs of The Pearlfishers the royal jazz treatment with exciting new arrangements. The Pearlfishers themselves contribute the previously unreleased "The Time Is Right". They also recorded a fantastic cover version of The Pale Fountains' "Southbound Excursion" under the name, The Pale Fishers -- another exclusive. The Pale Fountains themselves are featured with "The Norfolk Broads", a track from Longshot For Your Love (1998). Pale Fountains songwriter Michael Head makes a second appearance with "Dragonfly" from the Shack critically-acclaimed album Waterpistol, released by Marina in 1995. In 2001, Marina effectively initiated the reformation of sunshine pop legends The Free Design. "McCarran Airport" hails from their comeback album Cosmic Peekaboo (MA 052CD/LP, 2001). "Only With You" by Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub and "I Wanna Pick You Up" by Alex Chilton originate from Marina's bestselling album Caroline Now! The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys (MA 050CD/LP, 2006). Orange Juice founding member James Kirk joins Scottish super-group Port Sulphur on "Orient Express". "Felicity", one of his classic Orange Juice songs, is featured in a unreleased "Party Mix". Two other Scottish music legends -- both of Josef K fame -- are featured: Malcolm Ross and Paul Haig. Also features Ashby, The Aluminum Group, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Secret Goldfish, Crocker, Norman Blake, Colin Steele Quartet, Friends Again, Sam Barker, Skinner, Camping, Die Zimmermänner, Marina Unlimited Orchestra, Sarah Cracknell, Jazzateers, June & The Exit Wounds, The Kingfishers, The Magic Circles, Daniel Dodds, Frank Schmiechen, Oscar In Venice, Peter Thomas, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group, Sugartown, Cowboy Mouth.
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Marina Records celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of Goosebumps. Goosebumps includes many unreleased cuts and exclusive contributions, as well as selected nuggets from the label catalog. Founded by Stefan Kassel and Frank Lähnemann in Hamburg 25 years ago, Marina Records is not only known for its distinctive sleeve design, but also for its eclectic, unique artist roster and its devotion to classic pop songwriting. Kickstarting with Brent Cash's "Digging The Fault Line", Goosebumps features artists as diverse as exceptional Glasgow funk sextet Gazelle and Chris Thomson's beloved chamber pop outfit The Bathers -- to the lushly orchestrated Morricone-like soundscapes of Starless and jazz trumpeter Colin Steele. Steele gave the wonderful songs of The Pearlfishers the royal jazz treatment with exciting new arrangements. The Pearlfishers themselves contribute the previously unreleased "The Time Is Right". They also recorded a fantastic cover version of The Pale Fountains' "Southbound Excursion" under the name, The Pale Fishers -- another exclusive. The Pale Fountains themselves are featured with "The Norfolk Broads", a track from Longshot For Your Love (1998). Pale Fountains songwriter Michael Head makes a second appearance with "Dragonfly" from the Shack critically-acclaimed album Waterpistol, released by Marina in 1995. In 2001, Marina effectively initiated the reformation of sunshine pop legends The Free Design. "McCarran Airport" hails from their comeback album Cosmic Peekaboo (MA 052CD/LP, 2001). "Only With You" by Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub and "I Wanna Pick You Up" by Alex Chilton originate from Marina's bestselling album Caroline Now! The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys (MA 050CD/LP, 2006). Orange Juice founding member James Kirk joins Scottish super-group Port Sulphur on "Orient Express". "Felicity", one of his classic Orange Juice songs, is featured in a unreleased "Party Mix". Two other Scottish music legends -- both of Josef K fame -- are featured: Malcolm Ross and Paul Haig. Also features Ashby, The Aluminum Group, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Secret Goldfish, Crocker, Norman Blake, Colin Steele Quartet, Friends Again, Sam Barker, Skinner, Camping, Die Zimmermänner, Marina Unlimited Orchestra, Sarah Cracknell, Jazzateers, June & The Exit Wounds, The Kingfishers, The Magic Circles, Daniel Dodds, Frank Schmiechen, Oscar In Venice, Peter Thomas, Paul Quinn & The Independent Group, Sugartown, Cowboy Mouth. Double-CD version also features: Andy Pawlak and Mindstore. Booklet features more than 100 photographs from the Marina archive.
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LP version. Marina Records present one of their most unusual and best releases yet: The music of The Pearlfishers, one of Marina's most beloved acts, gets the royal jazz treatment, with exciting new arrangements by the Colin Steele Quartet. Continuing a great jazz tradition -- like Miles Davis with Porgy & Bess (1958) and Chet Baker with Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe (1959) -- Diving For Pearls is dedicated to the work of one composer, David Scott of The Pearlfishers. Colin Steele from Edinburgh, one of UK's leading jazz trumpeters, adds his very own sound and interpretations to Scott's songs and transports them into a brand new musical territory. Steele has a long association with The Pearlfishers since he appeared as a studio musician on many of their albums. Steele: "I'd played on many sessions with The Pearlfishers before, and have a similar taste in music with David Scott, with our shared love of Burt Bacharach, Beatles and Beach Boys. I was impressed by the depth of the beautiful melodies and could immediately hear my own voice playing these melodies -- specifically using the 'Miles Davis sound' of the Harmon mute." The album kick starts with the joyous blast of "The Bluebells" -- originally appearing on The Pearlfishers' album Up With The Larks (MA 069CD, 2007). Colin Steele makes it swing and rise just beautifully. His warm, melodic playing and tone is also a perfect match for the wonderful "Everything Works Out", one of Scott's most enduring songs. "The Vampires Of Camelon" rides on a great piano riff reminiscent of Vince Guaraldi -- brilliantly played by Dave Milligan, Steele's long-time collaborator, who also arranged the album. "Ice Race" -- from the Pearlfishers' seasonal album A Sunflower At Christmas (MA 063CD/LP, 2006) -- gets propelled to new heights by the powerhouse drumming of Alyn Cosker. "Gone In The Winter" is a superb showcase for the exceptional deep-toned, warm double-bass playing of Calum Gourlay. The piano intro of "The Umbrellas Of Shibuya" quite fittingly recalls the stripped-down beauty of Ryuichi Sakamoto. And then Steele breezes in with the fantastic melody and his imaginative playing. The album comes to a perfect close with the blissful coda "Swan Dreams", originally from Sky Meadows (2003). Diving For Pearls was recorded in just one day -- like many of the greatest jazz albums -- at Scotland's famous Castlesound Studios. Masterfully engineered by Stuart Hamilton.
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Marina Records present one of their most unusual and best releases yet: The music of The Pearlfishers, one of Marina's most beloved acts, gets the royal jazz treatment, with exciting new arrangements by the Colin Steele Quartet. Continuing a great jazz tradition -- like Miles Davis with Porgy & Bess (1958) and Chet Baker with Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe (1959) -- Diving For Pearls is dedicated to the work of one composer, David Scott of The Pearlfishers. Colin Steele from Edinburgh, one of UK's leading jazz trumpeters, adds his very own sound and interpretations to Scott's songs and transports them into a brand new musical territory. Steele has a long association with The Pearlfishers since he appeared as a studio musician on many of their albums. Steele: "I'd played on many sessions with The Pearlfishers before, and have a similar taste in music with David Scott, with our shared love of Burt Bacharach, Beatles and Beach Boys. I was impressed by the depth of the beautiful melodies and could immediately hear my own voice playing these melodies -- specifically using the 'Miles Davis sound' of the Harmon mute." The album kick starts with the joyous blast of "The Bluebells" -- originally appearing on The Pearlfishers' album Up With The Larks (MA 069CD, 2007). Colin Steele makes it swing and rise just beautifully. His warm, melodic playing and tone is also a perfect match for the wonderful "Everything Works Out", one of Scott's most enduring songs. "The Vampires Of Camelon" rides on a great piano riff reminiscent of Vince Guaraldi -- brilliantly played by Dave Milligan, Steele's long-time collaborator, who also arranged the album. "Ice Race" -- from the Pearlfishers' seasonal album A Sunflower At Christmas (MA 063CD/LP, 2006) -- gets propelled to new heights by the powerhouse drumming of Alyn Cosker. "Gone In The Winter" is a superb showcase for the exceptional deep-toned, warm double-bass playing of Calum Gourlay. The piano intro of "The Umbrellas Of Shibuya" quite fittingly recalls the stripped-down beauty of Ryuichi Sakamoto. And then Steele breezes in with the fantastic melody and his imaginative playing. The album comes to a perfect close with the blissful coda "Swan Dreams", originally from Sky Meadows (2003). Diving For Pearls was recorded in just one day -- like many of the greatest jazz albums -- at Scotland's famous Castlesound Studios. Masterfully engineered by Stuart Hamilton.
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Brent Cash is back with The New High. After a five-year-long hiatus, the multi-instrumentalist from Athens, Georgia returns with his third and probably best album yet. Continuing the tradition of his previous, widely celebrated albums How Will I Know If I'm Awake (MA 071CD/LP, 2008) and How Strange It Seems (MA 076CD/LP, 2011), he once again enters melody wonderland - evoking classic pop songwriting from the '60s and '70s - chock-full of sophisticated arrangements, richly textured vocal harmonies and extravagant key changes. It's proof that pop music is alive and well in 2017. Brent decided to record the album Todd Rundgren-style this time. Each and every instrument is played by the man himself - except for the string section. It adds an earthy edge to his sunshine pop brilliance. The album starts with title track "The New High", a song that builds and builds until you finally reach, well, the new high. "Out For Blood" recalls The Beach Boys's Wild Honey (1967) period - classy, soulful techni-color vocal harmonies layered upon a great rhythm track. The quirky "The Wrong Thing" captures the playful pop majesty of Gilbert O'Sullivan. It even features a crazy fiddle. "Every Inflection" is pure pop heaven - sounding like a lost late '60s AM radio hit - with a super-cool Wurlitzer solo. "Dim Light" is full of wicked twists and turns - even featuring a Beatles-like Mellotron. It takes you on a musical trip in many different sections and evolves like a mini-movie. "The Way You Were" - a song about a love gone wrong - is a special highlight, wearing its Lennon/McCartney influences on its sleeve. "I'm Looking Up" - driven by a cool Carole King-like piano part - is a hit song in the waiting. Check out the beautiful sun-soaked string section! "The Dusk Song" is another special treat on the album. The hypnotic piano riff just grabs you - and takes you deep into Van Dyke Parks territory. The slowly rolling, mournful "Fade/Return" - accompanied by cascading ocean sounds - is a cinematic widescreen beauty with a bewitching orchestra part. The album ends with the acoustic guitar coda "Perfection Comes Near". Well, it certainly does on this album. Get high with The New High. It's the perfect soundtrack to cruise into golden sunsets along the California coast line.
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LP version. Brent Cash is back with The New High. After a five-year-long hiatus, the multi-instrumentalist from Athens, Georgia returns with his third and probably best album yet. Continuing the tradition of his previous, widely celebrated albums How Will I Know If I'm Awake (MA 071CD/LP, 2008) and How Strange It Seems (MA 076CD/LP, 2011), he once again enters melody wonderland - evoking classic pop songwriting from the '60s and '70s - chock-full of sophisticated arrangements, richly textured vocal harmonies and extravagant key changes. It's proof that pop music is alive and well in 2017. Brent decided to record the album Todd Rundgren-style this time. Each and every instrument is played by the man himself - except for the string section. It adds an earthy edge to his sunshine pop brilliance. The album starts with title track "The New High", a song that builds and builds until you finally reach, well, the new high. "Out For Blood" recalls The Beach Boys's Wild Honey (1967) period - classy, soulful techni-color vocal harmonies layered upon a great rhythm track. The quirky "The Wrong Thing" captures the playful pop majesty of Gilbert O'Sullivan. It even features a crazy fiddle. "Every Inflection" is pure pop heaven - sounding like a lost late '60s AM radio hit - with a super-cool Wurlitzer solo. "Dim Light" is full of wicked twists and turns - even featuring a Beatles-like Mellotron. It takes you on a musical trip in many different sections and evolves like a mini-movie. "The Way You Were" - a song about a love gone wrong - is a special highlight, wearing its Lennon/McCartney influences on its sleeve. "I'm Looking Up" - driven by a cool Carole King-like piano part - is a hit song in the waiting. Check out the beautiful sun-soaked string section! "The Dusk Song" is another special treat on the album. The hypnotic piano riff just grabs you - and takes you deep into Van Dyke Parks territory. The slowly rolling, mournful "Fade/Return" - accompanied by cascading ocean sounds - is a cinematic widescreen beauty with a bewitching orchestra part. The album ends with the acoustic guitar coda "Perfection Comes Near". Well, it certainly does on this album. Get high with The New High. It's the perfect soundtrack to cruise into golden sunsets along the California coast line.
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