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Spotlight 8
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PSYCHEDELIC/PROGRESSIVE/FOLK
Black Furs
(black) Songs About Lust & Self Destruction
The third album by Argentina's finest, The Black Furs. 8 tracks of doomed blues that will leave your speakers filthy.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
10-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556589
EAN
2090505565898
Availability
Exp. 10-02-2025
Mosley, Bob
Bob Mosley
Bob Mosley, reworked, remastered and re-released - at last! The list of artists who cite 1960s rock legends Moby Grape as an influence is unsurprisingly diverse. After all, the Northern California combo consisted of five gifted songwriters whose unique creative sparks came together as a cohesive whole. Although shady business dealings ultimately undid Moby Grape by 1971, each of the band's members might have gone on to long careers, if not outright stardom. That's certainly what should've happened for bassist and singer Bob Mosley, who released his eponymously titled Warner Bros. solo debut in '72. The eleven tracks recorded for the album sure packed a wallop. Mosley had given the Grape its rugged, bluesy aspect, and his own LP went that way, full-throttle. Unfussy songcraft with forthright lyrics suited Mosley's deep, powerful voice_through straight-up rockers like 'The Joker,' the propulsive pop of 'Let The Music Play' and 'Squaw Valley Nils,' and the groovy-greasy, hornswaggled soul of 'Gypsy Wedding.' The sessions captured the bouncy R&B of 'Nothing To Do' and the plaintive yearning of country-tinged 'Thanks.' With 'Hand In Hand,' Mosley brought a tough edge to an unabashed love song, while 'So Many Troubles,' the moving closer, was swathed in haunting keyboards and woe-begotten guitar. Muscular musicianship came from a core group around Mosley on bass: drummer Alllen Wehr and guitarists Woodie Berry and Frank Smith. The sessions also boasted the Memphis Horns and pedal steel by Ed Black. So how could such strong tunes and stellar playing result in a record that didn't soar to the top of the charts, satisfying Moby Grape fans and new listeners alike? To answer that question, let's go back to the list of artists mad for Moby Grape. Along with Robert Plant, Little Steven, Beck, Chrissie Hynde, Cat Power and Jeff Tweedy is singer/songwriter/producer John DeNicola. "As a big Moby Grape fan, I anticipated any solo records from the band members, and I got this LP as soon as it came out," DeNicola recalls. "I listened to it recently and thought the low end of the bass and drums were thin, making the overall sound of the songs less than ideal. I thought, "If I could only get my hands on the original multitrack, I would love the opportunity to remix it... better balance the rhythm section with the rest of the music to make it sound as it should. It's there, it just needs a boost." If anyone knows how things should sound, it's John DeNicola. In the 1980s, he wrote the music for both monster hits from the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack, '(I Had The) Time Of My Life' and 'Hungry Eyes,' earning an Academy Award and a Grammy nomination. In the '90s, his ears for talent led him to discover a baby band called Kara's Flowers, who later changed their name to Maroon 5. Via his boutique label, Omad, he not only releases his own solo work, he produces a spectrum of artists in different genres - the only connective tissue being that DeNicola digs them. What's more, though an accomplished multi-instrumentalist himself, DeNicola had been a bass player in his early bands, so he had a particular interest in doing right by Mosley. "Bob was one of the most influential rock bassists of all time, and for a bass player's record to be light on bass is not optimal," he deadpans. Clearly, DeNicola was the ideal person to help Bob Mosley fulfill its sonic promise. Trouble was, the original multitrack - which would have let him literally start from scratch with a full-on remix - was missing. DeNicola didn't let that stop him, however, obtaining instead the master two track DDP file from Warner Bros. "With that, I was able to 'de-mix' the record, separate out the drums, bass and vocals using a combination of AI programs, and then get the bass and drums up in volume. Not a complete remix, no, but I was able to balance the rhythm section with the music, resulting in a fuller sound." Now, Omad is releasing Bob Mosley on CD (consult any hipster - the format is coming back!) and potentially on vinyl as well. "I'm really happy with it," DeNicola says. "I think it sounds the way it was originally intended to, and it feels great to give people an opportunity to hear Bob's masterpiece the way it never really was before." Perhaps the best news? All profits from the record will go to Mosley, a former Marine who has had his share of struggles off and on during his 81 years on the planet. "Bob's actually doing well these days, living in California with his lovely wife Connie," DeNicola says. With his first solo album getting a whole new life, Bob Mosley can finally encourage listeners to do what he asks on 'The Joker,' the opening track: "Understand and believe my worth, hear what I have to say."
Genre
Format
CD - 1 disk
Release date
10-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556650
EAN
0610260085190
Availability
Exp. 10-02-2025
Vlaamse Primitieven
Lucht Van Een Andere Planeet
De Vlaamse Primitieven is the project of three friends - musicians Jan Boudart and Freek Vreys with Venediktos Tempelboom at the helm of production - still living in the cosmic acid-seeker mindset. Together they have created an album which encapsulates the ideology of their vision: Combining a myriad of 'off-centre' musical genres (American Primitivism, psychedelia/krautrock, '60s style UK folk, drone...) through the lens of guitar traditions. The DIY aesthetic that informs their style is a conscious decision to shine light on the 'visibility' of the creation process. The album was recorded live in one take, deep in the night at Venediktos Tempelboom's Ambacht Tapes studio. The usage of beaten-down equipment (throwaways from other hi-fi studio's) and recording on second-hand tape show their anti-approach to the modern day 'music bizz': to live with what others do not honour. The resulting album is one big psychedelic extravaganza that will pop-out your third eye and will send rippling waves of psychedelic technicolor sound to flood the banks of your mind. Catch you in the cosmic-giggle ~~ 'Excuse me Drugs, let me OFF(ic)ER YOU this record. OH YEAH ALL ANALOG BABY!!!! Limited to 300 copies.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
08-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556725
EAN
2090505567250
Availability
Exp. 08-03-2025
Weird Herald
Just Yesterday
In 1968, Weird Herald released a now sought-after promo only 45 with the songs 'Saratoga James'/'Just Yesterday.' That 45 was part of a full album that was never released. Music ranges from haunting, beautiful folk-rock with spacey acoustic guitar playing and delicate vocal harmonies ('Untitled,' 'David Of Bijou' - probably the first ever song dedicated to Skip Spence - cool laid-back country-folk ('Reapin' Seasons,' sounding not unlike current bands like the Milk Carton Kids) to energetic hard-rockers à la early Moby Grape or Jefferson Airplane with stunning electric leads. Not forgetting 'Where I'm Bound' which has a cool 'Notorious Byrd Brothers' feel or 'Burgundy And Yellow,' kinda Weird Herald's 'Bass Strings' (Country Joe & The Fish). Hailing from Los Gatos in California, Weird Herald featured two accomplished guitar players who are local legends in the San Jose/Santa Cruz area, Billy Dean Andrus and Paul Ziegler. Their roots can be traced to the early San Jose folk/coffeehouse scene. Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) was a close friend and used to jam with them. Billy Dean Andrus was Skip Spence's best friend since high school and they both used to perform as a folk duo in the early days. A fantastic rhythm section, Cecil Bollinger on bass and Pat McIntire on drums rounded the band. Sadly, in 1970 Billy Dean Andrus died of a drug overdose in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He was immortalized on the songs 'Ode For Billy Dean' written by Jorma Kaukonen for Hot Tuna and 'Chicago' by the Doobie Brothers. Paul Ziegler ended up joining up Hot Tuna in the early '70s. He passed away in 2000. Problems with the management/producers led to the planned album being shelved and, according to legend, the master tapes destroyed. Luckily, reel-to-reel copies have remained with the Andrus family for half over a century, unheard until now. Includes 8-page insert with detailed liner notes by Cam Cobb (authors of 'Weighted Down: The Complicated Life Of Skip Spence') with input from the Andrus family and the surviving Weird Herald members and rare photos and a download card with 11 previously unreleased bonus tracks, including basement demos from 1967 by the first line-up of the band.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
14-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556734
EAN
4255805500224
Availability
Exp. 14-03-2025
Rain (usa)
Tomorrow Never Comes
Top-shelf previously unreleased psychedelic pop from 1967-68 by this post-Lomax Alliance Anglo-American trio. A mix of West Coast/Swingin' London sounds with killer vocal harmonies, fuzz guitar, tape/studio effects... Think psych-era Beatles, Byrds, Nazz, Buffalo Springfield, Colours, The Moon... WOW!! The convulsed story of Rain involves Brian Epstein, The Beatles, Merseybeat, Liverpool, New York, Linda Eastman (who photographed the band) and more... Basically, when the Brian Epstein-managed band Lomax Alliance parted ways with their frontman Jackie Lomax (who was about to embark on a George Harrison-assisted solo career), his colleagues in Lomax Alliance - guitarist John Cannon, bassist Tom Caccetta and drummer Bugs Pemberton - left London behind to relocate to New York, where they changed their name to Rain (after his favourite Beatles track) and recorded a full album with producer Chris Huston (The Undertakers, Young Rascals). Despite the outstanding production, top notch songwriting and superb musicianship, the album never left the acetate stage. The trio played at the Fillmore and did more studio work under the Gypsy Wizards Band name that remained also unreleased, before disbanding in 1969. 'Tomorrow Never Comes' includes all the tracks from the Rain acetate, recorded 1967-68, plus two songs from the Gypsy Wizards Band one (1968-69). Vintage styled artwork in hard cardboard sleeve. Remastered sound. Insert with liner notes by David Wells and rare photos/memorabilia.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
14-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556737
EAN
4255805500347
Availability
Exp. 14-03-2025
Stud (usa)
Stud
ivate hard-rock ultra-rarity from Texas, only 200 copies pressed back in 1975. A mystery for many years (all the band members used pseudonyms on the album credits), many people failed to track the band down. Until Out-Sider Music solved the mystery in 2015 when we located them and reissued the album. Long out of print they present a new edition. Formed in 1974 in Houston, Stud featured the killer lead guitar of 17-year-old genius Tim Williams, the brutal Rickenbacker bass attacks of Paul Eakin and the solid as a rock drumming of George Lasher. The chemistry was born since they first starting played together and after many rehearsals, they decided they were ready to record their first album. So they entered the Barons Studios in Rosenberg and 'Stud' was the result. Powerful hard-rock on songs like 'A Woman Like You' or 'Jim/Blues,' killer boogie-rock ('Captain Boogie'), hard-psychedelic jams (the 12+ minutes of 'Stud') and progressive hard-rock on the impressive 'The War Song.' File next to Morly Grey and Incredible Hog.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
14-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556744
EAN
4255805500026
Availability
Exp. 14-03-2025
Black Honey Cult
Black Honey Cult (black)
Debut album for the garage rock band featuring Jake Cavaliere from The Lords Of Altamont. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like The Velvet Underground and psychedelic icons The 13th Floor Elevators, Black Honey Cult infuses their sound with shades of early goth, post-punk, and krautrock. The result? A hypnotic, genre-defying blend of dark, atmospheric psychedelia that transports listeners to another plane - like dropping LSD on Mars. The band's sound was brought to life by the legendary Paul Roessler (of Screamers and 45 Grave fame) at Kitten Robot Studios, a perfect match for their haunting and transportive vision. Black Honey Cult stands as a testament to years of collaboration, creativity, and perseverance, offering an immersive experience for those ready to step into their enigmatic world. Prepare to follow the cult and lose yourself in the spellbinding sounds of Black Honey Cult.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
02-05-2025
Label
Item-nr
556802
EAN
0694685736721
Availability
Exp. 02-05-2025
GARAGE/BEAT/SURF/ROCK’N’ROLL
Backyard Babies
People Like People Like People Like Us
The hard-hitting album from Sweden's masters of punk-infused rock'n'roll, back on vinyl for the first time since its debut in 2006! Featuring explosive anthems like 'I Got Spades' and 'Blitzkrieg Loveshock,' as well as the melodic punch of fan favorites like 'Dysfunctional Professional.' A defining record of mid-2000s Scandinavian rock, this album captures the Backyard Babies' raw energy and relentless drive, cementing their legacy as pioneers of modern rock. RSD 2025 release on yellow vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556623
EAN
8055515236835
Availability
Not in stock
POP/ROCK/WAVE/NOISE
Pulp
Everybody's Problem/there Was... (pd)
Twelfth issue in a series of limited picture discs celebrating Radiation Records' storefront in Rome, Italy for Record Store Day. Hailing from Sheffield, here's the legendary Pulp second single on a 7" picture disc. Originally released in 1982 on Red Rhino Records, now limited to 500 copies.
Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556617
EAN
2090505566178
Availability
Exp. 12-04-2025
Damned
I'm Alright Jack And The Bean Stalk
The first British punk band to appear on vinyl, The Damned enjoyed unprecedented early chart success and influenced the hardcore punk and goth movements. 1996's 'I'm Alright Jack And The Bean Stalk' (aka 'Not Of This Earth') was a real departure for the re-vamped band that defied easy classification; moving away from the punk and goth of the past, it found Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies and guitarist Alan Lee Shaw channelling psychedelia, new wave and traditional rock, bolstered by pedigree supporters including organist James Taylor and bassist Glen Matlock of the original Pistols. A killer set of non-standard Damned jams - get it now! RSD 2025 release on blue vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556618
EAN
8055515236514
Availability
Not in stock
Secret Affair
Glory Boys
Official reissue, fully licensed with permission from the band, but quite pricy due to high licensing fees. The bona-fide mod revival classic LP 'Glory Boys' gets an official reissue on Heavy Soul Records. Coming with the original artwork with nice new touches added by ex-Jetsetter Paul Bevoir with the added attraction of a stunning gatefold sleeve featuring memorabilia from the day. The vinyl version also has two extra tracks - both the B-sides from the album's lead singles 'Time For Action' and 'Let Your Heart Dance.' Only 500 copies pressed (100 on blue vinyl (sold out), 400 on black) and individually numbered. You also get a fab A3 poster of the band. Few copies available only!
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556633
EAN
2090505566338
Availability
In stock
Lovejoy
Let There Be Love
Lovejoy have a reputation for creating sophisticated indie music. In the late nineties and early noughties, they released a string of well received and now sought-after 7"singles, EPs and albums, also playing shows in the UK, across Europe and Scandinavia, until taking an extended break in 2008. In 2024, from seemingly out of nowhere, they made a surprise, warmly received return with their acclaimed album '...And It's Love!,' released jointly by Spinout Nuggets and Shelflife Records. '...And It's Love!' received glowing reviews and 2024 saw Lovejoy's Dick Preece's live return too, performing songs acoustically in support of the album. Music legend Alan McGee has been a firm supporter of Lovejoy, also providing sleeve notes for '...And It's Love!' (Ed Ball too). After the album's release, he and Dick Preece collaborated on the recording of lost Biff Bang Pow! song, 'Let There Be Love.' The story goes that, while reviewing material for Cherry Red's 2022 BBP! retrospective, 'A Better Life,' McGee came across a live recording of the long-forgotten song: "It's one of the 3 or 4 best songs I ever wrote for Biff Bang Pow! We played it a few times live and I can't believe we never recorded it at the time. But things were chaotic and so were we. In all the madness, we just forgot...", said McGee. The live recording was too rough to be released, but McGee suggested to Preece that Lovejoy should record it. "Talk about pressure to get it right" says Preece, "...what a responsibility. But we played the song through together, talked about what it needed, swapped ideas and gradually both versions came together. When Spinout Nuggets and Creation Youth (McGee's new record label) agreed to co-release the songs as a 7" single, I was just so thrilled". 'Let There Be Love' is an epic, defiant song of love and longing, beautifully meshing McGee's melodic dexterity with Lovejoy's measured elegance. A tender acoustic take shimmers with beauty and Felt like ethereal guitar, while the electric version recalls the darker, intense Biff Bang Pow! sound circa 'Love is Forever.' It's a must for fans of Lovejoy, Biff Bang Pow! and all related records. Released as a double 'a' side single by Spinout Nuggets and Creation Youth, the vinyl is limited to 500 copies worldwide.
Genre
Format
7" - 1 disk
Release date
28-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556667
EAN
5051565880205
Availability
Exp. 28-03-2025
Jetstream Pony
Bowerbirds And Blue Things
Jetstream Pony combine post-punk, indie-pop and power-pop, featuring Beth Arzy (The Luxembourg Signal/Trembling Blue Stars/Aberdeen) on vocals and percussion, Shaun Charman (The Wedding Present/The Popguns/The Fireworks) on guitar and vocals, Kerry Boettcher (Turbocat) on bass, Tom Levesley on drums, and recently joined by Mark Matthews (The Dentists/The Treasures Of Mexico) on guitar. This 2025 full length album, 'Bowerbirds and Blue Things', is a co-release between Spinout Nuggets in the UK, and Shelflife Records in North America. The band's evolution continues, and there are branches into new territory. 'The Relativity of Wrong' is driven by heavy bass, a tale of youthful misbehaviour, with guest vocals from Eleni Poulou, formerly of The Fall. 'Tendrils' has a darker presence, sung by Kerry, echoing and ghostly. 'Bonanza 2 Tango Sierra' and 'Look Alive!' both have a driving feel, and the power-pop is still intact with songs like 'Bubblegum Nothingness.' 'Bowerbirds And Blue Things' is a varied album that keeps the underlying Jetstream Pony sound, but with real development.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
28-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556668
EAN
0659048928663
Availability
Exp. 28-03-2025
PUNK/HARDCORE
Ack Ack
Trouser Tricks
'Trouser Tricks' was the unreleased debut album by West London punk band Ack Ack, formed in the Twickenham/Isleworth area in 1977. The album was recorded in 1980 at TW Music Studio, a small studio tucked away on Fulham Palace Road, capturing the raw, unfiltered energy that defined the band's sound. Despite initial interest from several record labels, including some major ones, the album was never officially released due to the economic recession and the growing belief that punk had run its course. These tracks provide a rare glimpse into a pivotal time in the local punk scene. Experience the lost sounds of 'Trouser Tricks' today! RSD 2025 release on red vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556616
EAN
8055515236705
Availability
Exp. 12-04-2025
Erazerhead
The Rumble Of The East
Erazerhead was a four-member band hailing from East London, active between 1980 and 1984. The lineup featured Lee on vocals, Jim on guitar, Gary on bass, and Billy on drums. During their brief career, they managed to release two albums along with several singles. Their sound was heavily influenced by the Ramones, capturing a similar energetic and raw vibe. Despite some thin production, their debut album's charm lies in its simplicity and authenticity, making it an enjoyable listen that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Rather than aiming to overwhelm, the band delivered a light, engaging sound that resonated with their audience, adding a playful twist to their music that kept listeners coming back for more. RSD 2025 release on blue vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556619
EAN
8055515236866
Availability
In stock
Kids
The Kids (splatter)
Hailing from Antwerp, Belgium, The Kids formed in 1976 to prove to the world that punk was more than just a London vs New York fashion contest. Originally released on the Philips label in 1978, and highly acclaimed as one of the best punk records EVER, The Kids' debut album is now reissued on vinyl, with two bonus tracks recorded in 1977. This is pure and quintessential punk rock. RSD 2025 release on splatter vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556621
EAN
8055515236637
Availability
Not in stock
Kids
Naughty Kids (splatter)
Released a mere eight months after their groundbreaking 1978 self-titled debut LP, The Kids' second album is a pure masterpiece of straightforward punk rock. A little less raw than their previous material, but still far from the new wave sounds the band started experimenting with on their following records, 'Naughty Kids' remains one of the best examples of non-UK '70s punk and definitely a mandatory addition to the collection of any 'Killed By Death' fanatic! This reissue also features 5 bonus tracks recorded live in 1978. RSD 2025 release on splatter vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556622
EAN
8055515236644
Availability
In stock
Turmoil (usa)
From Bleeding Hands
Turmoil's 'From Bleeding Hands,' in its first-ever reissue since the original l996 release, unleashes an unyielding barrage of heavy riffs, powerful rhythms, and a raw, gritty atmosphere. The album is a testament to the band's signature intensity, expertly blending aggressive instrumentation with dark, atmospheric undertones. Each track is meticulously crafted, showcasing precision, heavy production, and relentless energy that captivates from start to finish. The album's dynamic range, shifting between thunderous breakdowns and hauntingly melodic passages, highlights Turmoil's evolved sound and attention to detail. This reissue solidifies 'From Bleeding Hands' as a milestone in modern metal/hardcore history. Comes on orange vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556653
EAN
8055515233698
Availability
Exp. 15-03-2025
My Own Victim
No Voice No Rights No Freedom
My Own Victim's 'No Voice No Rights No Freedom' returns with a fierce and uncompromising reissue, now available on vinyl for the first time since its debut in 1997. This long-awaited resurgence delivers a relentless assault of searing guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and a raw, visceral energy that epitomizes the band's distinctive sound. The tracks are intricately arranged, fusing blistering intensity with atmospheric depth, creating a soundscape that is both punishing and evocative. From its bone-crushing breakdowns to its poignant, haunting melodies, 'No Voice No Rights No Freedom' captures the essence of rebellion and defiance, reaffirming its place as a timeless, powerful statement. Comes on red vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556655
EAN
8055515233704
Availability
Exp. 15-03-2025
Various
Life Is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself
Repress on red vinyl. Reissue for this seminal compilation of early California hardcore punk, originally issued on the New Underground label in l982. Featuring such names as the Descendents, Minutemen, Anti, Saccharine Trust, Redd Cross along with more obscure ones as Civil Dismay, Ill Will, or Zurich 1916. With fully remastered audio, includes double sided insert with liner notes by Susan Swear. "Once you listen to the bands on 'Life Is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself', and the other two volumes: 'Life Is Beautiful So Why Not Eat Health Foods' and 'Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record', the listener will agree that these are some of the best punk compilations of their time. No punk record collection is complete without copies of these albums, and it is amazing how time has forgotten and overlooked the impact and important piece of punk music history they are a part of. Now, thanks to Radiation Records, all three 'Life Is' record compilations by New Underground Records are being re-released. Almost 40 years after their initial release, the 'Life Is' compilations are the perfect soundtrack for the chaotic world we are currently living in." ~Susan Swear.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556660
EAN
8055515236606
Availability
Not in stock
Various
Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record
Repress on yellow vinyl. Reissue for this seminal compilation of early California hardcore punk, originally issued on the New Underground label in l982. Featuring such names as the Germs. Minutemen, Sin 34, Shattered Faith along with more obscure ones as Doo-Dooettes, Modern Torture, or Tone Deaf. Artwork by Raymond Pettibon. With fully remastered audio, includes double sided insert with liner notes by Susan Swear. "Once you listen to the bands on 'Life Is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself', and the other two volumes: 'Life Is Beautiful So Why Not Eat Health Foods' and 'Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record', the listener will agree that these are some of the best punk compilations of their time. No punk record collection is complete without copies of these albums, and it is amazing how time has forgotten and overlooked the impact and important piece of punk music history they are a part of. Now, thanks to Radiation Records, all three 'Life Is' record compilations by New Underground Records are being re-released. Almost 40 years after their initial release, the 'Life Is' compilations are the perfect soundtrack for the chaotic world we are currently living in." ~Susan Swear.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556662
EAN
8055515236613
Availability
Not in stock
Various
Life Is Beautiful So Why Not Eat Health Foods?
Repress on white vinyl. Reissue for this seminal compilation of early California hardcore punk, originally issued on the New Underground label in l982. Featuring such names as the Germs, M.I.A., China White, Shattered Faith along with more obscure ones as Marshall Mellow, Ill Will, or Powertrip. Artwork by Raymond Pettibon. With fully remastered audio, includes double sided insert with liner notes by Susan Swear. "Once you listen to the bands on 'Life Is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself', and the other two volumes: 'Life Is Beautiful So Why Not Eat Health Foods' and 'Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record', the listener will agree that these are some of the best punk compilations of their time. No punk record collection is complete without copies of these albums, and it is amazing how time has forgotten and overlooked the impact and important piece of punk music history they are a part of. Now, thanks to Radiation Records, all three 'Life Is' record compilations by New Underground Records are being re-released. Almost 40 years after their initial release, the 'Life Is' compilations are the perfect soundtrack for the chaotic world we are currently living in." ~Susan Swear.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
15-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556664
EAN
8055515236620
Availability
Not in stock
METAL/STONER/HARDROCK
Purple Hill Witch
Purple Hill Witch
Modern Norwegian doom classic back in print for its 10-year anniversary! The struggle to find a copy has been real for years but the wait is finally over. Limited to 300 copies on purple vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
10-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556588
EAN
2090505565881
Availability
Exp. 10-02-2025
Motorhead
Live In Buenos Aires, Argentina 1994
Motörhead's legendary performance in Buenos Aires on 14th May 1994 was a high-octane show that electrified fans with their raw energy and iconic sound. It marked a memorable moment in their South American tour, showcasing Lemmy's unmatched charisma and the band's ferocious live presence. RSD 2025 release. Limited to 500 copies on splatter vinyl.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
12-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556620
EAN
8055515236941
Availability
Exp. 12-04-2025
Amammoth
Distant Skies And The Ocean Flies (black)
Sydney's sludgiest stoner outfit Amammoth's trippy sonic sensibilities and intellectually vitriolic lyrical approach blur the boundaries between sedation and stimulation, simultaneously submerging listeners into the distorted depths of the human experience while lifting them up with a distinctly groovy vibe and clean vocal style that shines through both in the studio and on stage. Following the release of their debut EP and their first full-length album, as well as a host of electrically frenzied live shows, Amammoth's momentum is at an all-time high with a second full-length album, released by Electric Valley Records, much to the delight of their diverse and growing global fanbase.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
21-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556640
EAN
0780627802408
Availability
Exp. 21-03-2025
Phantom Druid
The Edge Of Oblivion
Crawling out of the underground caverns of the darkest riffs, Phantom Druid comes with an ultra-heavy statement. The doom-rock on 'The Edge Of Oblivion' is totally influenced by Cathedral, Pentagram, Trouble and Black Sabbath. Limited to 200 copies on black vinyl.
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LP - 1 disk
Release date
22-05-2025
Label
Item-nr
556695
EAN
2090505566956
Availability
Exp. 22-05-2025
Castle Farm
The Studio Sessions 1971-72
Castle Farm was a British band from the early '70s with a powerful, guitar based hard-rock-blues sound with elements of glam and proto-metal. Here's their rare and sought after privately pressed 45 from 1972,'Hot-Rod Queen' b/w 'Mascot' (originally released on their own label, Farm Records) plus 1971-72 unissued studio recordings. Originally a four-piece band, they later brought in John Aldrich, with his super-clean lead guitar style, to supplement Gram 'Tex' Benike's killer slide work and create a dynamic dual-guitar sound, adding so much more colour and depth to the band's music. With a solid rhythm section of 'Spyder' Curphey (and latterly his brother Roger) on bass and Steve Traveller on drums, and with Denny Newman's powerful and resonant vocals, the band progressed to the university and college circuit all over England, supporting major acts like Rory Gallagher, Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, Savoy Brown, Climax Blues Band, Quintessence and many others. Includes insert with liner notes by Rich AfterSabbath and photos and download card.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
14-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556739
EAN
4255805500149
Availability
Exp. 14-03-2025
SOUL/FUNK/LATIN/R&B/GOSPEL
Mateo, Eduardo -& Fernando Cabrera-
Mateao Y Cabrera: Grabado En Vivo
Reissued on vinyl is a wonderful 1987 live album featuring two giants of Uruguayan music. Eduardo Mateo (1940-1990) was a Uruguayan singer, songwriter, guitarist and arranger who played a key role in the development of the modern Uruguayan music mixing beat, jazz, bossa nova and local rhythms like candombe, in a way similar to Brazilian Tropicalismo. Fernando Cabrera is a highly regarded guitarist, singer and composer.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
28-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556689
EAN
7730965804353
Availability
Exp. 28-02-2025
Roos, Jaime
Mediocampo
originally released in 1984 and now back on vinyl, 'Mediocampo' is the fifth album by influential Uruguayan musician Jaime Roos. It's the conclusiopn of an unintentional trilogy that began with 'Aquello' in 1981 and continued with 1982's 'Siempre Son Las Cuatro'. This groundbreaking album is a genuine classic, perhaps the most prestigious and best-known work of his discography. 'Mediocampo' is as daring and experimental as Jaime's previous two works, but with much more direct and accessible communication, achieving an almost perfect distillation of his artistic vision. Today, many of its songs are an essential part of Montevideo's cultural soundtrack.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
28-02-2025
Label
Item-nr
556690
EAN
7730965804308
Availability
Exp. 28-02-2025
SOUNDTRACKS/LOUNGE/CULT ETC
Various
Cult Sounds, Vol. 2
Oh, boy! Volume 2 of 'Cult Sounds' is here, so its time for another bad trip through the music produced by weird, extreme cults all over the world. From hypnotic Manson Family recordings to the catchy '80s pop manufactured by The Family, to jazz, psych jams, country music or plain out there musical experimentation, this second volume gets as weird, dark and mesmerizing as its predecessor, amazing.
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
04-04-2025
Label
Item-nr
556794
EAN
0000000000000
Availability
Exp. 04-04-2025
VARIOUS: WORLD, CLASSICAL, SPOKEN WORDS ETC
Bodega Pop
Love Raid: Arabic Leftfield 1960-1974
'Love Raid' is first in a series of cassette-only mixtapes with the cult WFMU show and blog Bodega Pop collecting assorted digs from across New York's bodegas and cell-phone stores. This first edition is focused on leftfield, novelty, and protest 45s from across the Arabic world recorded between 1960 and 1974.
Genre
Format
MC - 1 disk
Release date
07-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
556578
EAN
5050580845503
Availability
Exp. 07-03-2025
PRESS: SELECTED REVIEW QUOTES, INTERVIEWS A.S.
MINERALL – Strömung (LP, Sulatron)
“All that goes on sonically and cosmically on ‘Strömung’ is impressive.” (MusiX.de)
NAXATRAS – V (CD-LP, self released/Sound Effect)
“The way that Naxatras mix futuristic Sc-Fi sounds with the multiculturism sounds of antiquity is an outstanding concept…” (Jon McGough for Outlaws Of The Sun)
NIGHTSTALKER – Return From The Point Of No Return (LP, Heavy Psych Sounds)
“…’Return From The Point Of No Return’ contains eight excellent, well sounding songs which I’ve enjoyed thoroughly… ” (Carry Munter for Carry’s New Underground)
PENTAGRAM – Show ‘em How (LP-CD, Heavy Psych Sounds)
“The songs sounded more bluesy and stoned out with slow, sludgy riffs like their music of the early 70's, yet retaining some of the doomy feel and power of their 80's sound as well.” (Jeff for Metal Reviews)
DEAD MEADOW – Voyager To Voyager (CD-LP, Heavy Psych Sounds)
There’s a insightful interview with the band. “Dead Meadow on their Psychedelic Visions of Music” published on Retro Futurista.
NIGHT COLLECTORS – Heat Fury (LP, Cardinal Fuzz/Aagoo Records)
“Forged in the fog-drenched sprawl of the San Francisco Bay Area, Night Collectors emerged with a sound that distills psychedelic drone, rock & roll, and modal blues into something both smudged and sharp-edged.” (Klemen Breznikar for It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine)
SOPA BOBA – That Moment (LP-CD, Sub Rosa)
“In this hybrid manifesto, the classical and the contemporary coalesce into a daring narrative experiment…a fitting oratorio for an age defined by excess, decay, and the ever-present need to question the status quo.” (It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine)
WICCA 333/NO STONE – Evil Woman, Bloody Murder (LP, DHU Records)
“An excellent split album, which enhances the sound of both bands, developing the tracklist in a very interesting musical crescendo.” (Jacopo Vigezzi for Prog Rock Journal)
WEED DEMON – The Doom Scroll (LP, Electric Valley Records)
“With The Doom Scroll, Weed Demon solidifies their place as innovators in the stoner doom genre, delivering a record that balances crushing intensity with adventurous creativity.” (Shelia Taylor for Amplify The Noise)
MARY ANN HAWKINS – Helsinki Surf City (LP-CD, Svart Records)
“This is an action-packed adventure, dynamic and energetic, with a warming effect and much to discover.” (Dennis for Add To Wantlist)
BANGLADETH – Versus (LP, Svensk Psych Aften)
“The very mysterious Bangladeth is a collective—or, more accurately, a gathering of like-minded individuals brought together by a shared love for the underground. Think ‘Yeti’ by Amon Düül II, the raw, tribal energy of early Hawkwind, and that special, magic that happens when minds converge and let loose.” There’s an insightful interview with band members at It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
LABASHEEDA (PRESTO CHANGO)
11-03-2025: Enschede (NL) – Tankstation
12-03-2025 – Düsseldorf (D) – Graf 39
13-03-2025: Karlsruhe (D) – P8
14-03-2025: Fribourg (F) – La Coutellerie
15-03-2025: Besançon (F) – Hop Hop Hop
15-05-2025: Utrecht (NL) – dB’s
16-05-2025: Dordrecht (NL) – DS17
27-05-2025: Wroclaw (P) – Klub Szalonych
28-05-2025: Liberec (CZ) – Barpapir
29-05-2025: Prague (CZ) – Café V Lese
30-05-2025: Brno (CZ) – Alterna
31-05-2025: Dresdan (D) – Sankt Pieschen Festival
13-09-2025: Wormerveer (NL) – De Groote Weiver
20-09-2025: Gent (B) – Kinky Star
SULA BASSANA - with band (SULATRON)
28-03-2025: Berlin (D) - Neue Zukunft
17-04-2025: Bochum (D) - Planetarium
FORD’S FUZZ INFERNO (SUBUNDERGROUND C.A.)
19-04-2025: Haarlem (NL) - Slachthuis
26-04-2025: Leiden (NL) – Resistor
SOCCER COMMITTEE (MORC)
09-08-2025: Millingen aan de Rijn / Kekerdom (NL) - Millinger Theetuin
