Spotlight 27

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PSYCHEDELIC/PROGRESSIVE/FOLK

Gandalf (usa)

Gandalf

Reissue of Gandalf's 1969 self-titled release. Recorded at Century Sound in Manhattan with Grammy-winning producer Brooks Arthur (who engineered Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' and Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl'), the production of the album was created on the spot in the studio with arrangements being thrown about and the incredibly haunted vocals being recorded directly from the band's PA using a Binson Echorec to make this innovative sound (Pink Floyd later used the same echo unit to great effect). Add to that sitars, vibes, B3 organs, harpsichord, minor tragic guitar chords, and bass drones aplenty, and you've got the recipe for an album that bears listening to with eyes closed, music cranked, mind open. So get in on the beauty of this record, and as Sando says on the liner notes: "Put the needle in the groove, sit back, and take the trip with GANDALF." Comes on clear vinyl.

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
26-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549117
EAN
0843563156988
Availability
In stock

GARAGE/BEAT/SURF/ROCK’N’ROLL

Hoodoo Sinners

Make You Mine/sugartits

Presented on 7-inch are two tracks by this '50s and '60s inspired combo from Switzerland that blends rockabilly with twang, rock'n'roll and rhythm'n'blues. Both cuts are taken from the band's self-titled album.

Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
26-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549106
EAN
7928755860775
Availability
Exp. 26-07-2024

Hoodoo Sinners

The Hoodoo Sinners

A fistfull of Rosco Gordon, with a twist of Link Wray, topped off with some Bo Diddley??? Well, kind of, but it's not that sinmple... Hailing from Switzerland, these ambassadors in black play '50s and '60s inspired roots rock in their very own energetic and twangy rockin' blues way!

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
26-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549107
EAN
9613246312366
Availability
Exp. 26-07-2024

Batman & The Mighty Antiheros

Hero-in

Finally, a new 7-inch single from the world's greatest superhero, with not only ONE hit song, nope, there are four (1-2-3-4!) fantastic garage punk compositions to shake your tailfeathers.

Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
01-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549115
EAN
2090505491159
Availability
In stock

POP/ROCK/WAVE/NOISE

Bergh, Bert -van Den-

A Lullaby For Suffering

'A Lullaby For Suffering' is the sequel to 'Songs Of Leonard Cohen' from the theater program of the same name, performed by Bert van den Bergh (vocals, acoustic guitar), Tessa Kersten (vocals), Ton Clout (electric guitar) and Hanz Martenz (piano, keyboard ). Bert was once allowed to perform a song solo during a service as the guitarist of a youth church orchestra. Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne' became the first song he played in front of an audience. During his musical career, Bert has written much of his own work with Cohen as a guideline and source of inspiration. This work was played with various bands on (large) stages at home and abroad. Cohen's songs have always been a common thread in Bert's musical life, but after the master's death he put his favorite songs together and started playing them live. Sold out halls, applause and praise for the stubborn way in which Bert van den Bergh portrays Cohen without wanting to imitate him.

Genre
Format
CD - 1 disk
Release date
01-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
548971
EAN
8715757001171
Availability
In stock

Incredible Kidda Band

If Looks Could Kill/(don't She Look) F-a-b

First released in 1981 on Blue Chip Records/Cygnet Records, they called themselves The Kicks for this record. Good luck and a lottery jackpot if you find a copy out in the wild. Reissued by 1977 Records (Japan) in 2002, also very rare, if you see one for 50 Euros you should jump on it! All tracks remastered carefully by Daniel Husayn at the North London Bomb Factory.

Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
01-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549113
EAN
2090505491135
Availability
In stock

Incredible Kidda Band

(i Wouldn't Treat A Dog) Like You Treat Me

B/w 'Hold Your Head Up High.' Released in 1983 on VC Records unter the Were Only Human moniker with a generic sleeve. A solid 250+ euros record in OG. All tracks remastered carefully by Daniel Husayn at the North London Bomb Factory.

Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
01-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
549114
EAN
2090505491142
Availability
In stock

INDUSTRIAL/EXPERIMENTAL/NOISE/NEOFOLK/GOTHIC

Reverse Image & Thomas Bey William Bailey

Tokokawa

This collaborative release by Reverse Image from Malaysia and Thomas Bey William Bailey from the USA presents three immersive movements of avant-electronics full of unexpected tonal contrasts and shifts in intensity. Powered by modular synthesis, "concrete" assemblage technique and a pervasive desire to work with the full spectrum of sound. 'Tokokawa' is the product of its two producers commitment to a dynamic, ever-renewing sense of aesthetics. Limited to 300 copies.

Genre
Format
CD - 1 disk
Release date
15-07-2024
Label
Item-nr
548968
EAN
0859787989776
Availability
In stock

METAL/STONER/HARDROCK

Ainu

Ainu

Ainu are a Genoese sludge/post doom cinematic trio formed by Dani (guitar/synth/samples), Jacco (bass) and Gelso (drums) and active since 2021. The project takes shape from the passion for cinema and their close relationship with the sea, its stories and the creatures that inhabit it. Their first album is a concept that moves between sound settings alternating power and emotional openings, at a slow pace between psychedelia and post metal. An intense, dense and emotional experience that uses the descriptive foundations of sea men and the calls of huge animals to tell the connection between sound and the environment that composes it.

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
28-06-2024
Label
Item-nr
549005
EAN
0616054464967
Availability
In stock

Pentagram

Review Your Choices (black)

Remastered version of Pentagram's legendary 1999 album 'Review Your Choices' with a brand new cover desgined by Mirkow Gastow. Pentagram's's fourth studio album 'Review Your Choices' marked the band's sixth comeback after several changes of line-up and label. These acclaimed protagonists of doom metal proved once more indestructible by drug addiction, break ups, bad deals, jail terms, chronic illness, satanic blood sacrifices and various acts of self destruction. Main-man and singer Bobby Liebling has kept his band alive for over 35 years now and might easily be awarded the title of "longest serving cult band" - highly acclaimed by fans, press and fellow musicians alike. 'Review Your Choices' marked the return of multi-instrumentalist Joe Hasselvander to join Bobby Liebling in his eternal quest of creating the heaviest sound possible. The album features a mix of re-recorded lost Liebling tracks from the '70s and stellar new numbers penned by Hasselvander, which gave 'Review Your Choices' an extra heavy feeling. Pentagram once again set a standard to be followed by such illustrious followers as Cathedral, Spirit Caravan, Goatsnake, Saint Vitus, Trouble or High On Fire among many others. Dive down deep into gloom and despair with this classic doom recording.

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
27-09-2024
Label
Item-nr
549015
EAN
0694685735229
Availability
In stock

Pentagram

Sub-basement (black)

Remastered version of Pentagram's legendary 2001 album 'Sub-Basement' with a brand new cover designed by Solo Macello. Doom is made out of 666 tons heavy riffing, vocals filled with pain, regret and spite as well as leaden song-structures stretched taut to the point of ripping. Pentagram embody all those virtues like no other contender in this oldest of all genres of metal being founded by none other than Black Sabbath. Many have named Pentagram the true heirs of those originators of heavy metal and honourably dubbed them 'the American Black Sabbath.' In this sixth incarnation of the band, doom lord Bobby Liebling had reunited with drummer Joe Hasselvander, who had already been a member of Pentagram twice before. Hasselvander played all the instruments, while Liebling added his matchless vocals. 'Sub-Basement' was the second output of this line-up and is regarded as the most rock'n'roll effort of the doomsters ever. On top of Pentagram's perfect doom sound an irresistible groove and capturing catchiness was added, which made the album an all time favourite for many fans. 'Sub-Basement' will kick your ass and twist your legs.

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
27-09-2024
Label
Item-nr
549024
EAN
0694685735267
Availability
In stock

BLUES/COUNTRY/OLDIES

Goblin Shark

Rat Bone

New Orleans voodoo psych fuzz boogie blues from a Helsinki Finland nuthouse. 3 guys flew over the Cuckoo's Nest and made this amazing weird Album. They formerly played in Black Magic Six and Cosmo Jones Beat Machine. For fans of Captain Beefheart and Chuck E. Weiss or Dr. John...

Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
02-08-2024
Label
Item-nr
548972
EAN
7640148983471
Availability
In stock