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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Low Ceilings
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Washed In You
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Eye Mo Kay
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Sankofa Song
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - Learning Lessens
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - To Your Heart
Given their combined talents, you'd expect any collaborative album crafted by Andrew Ashong and Kaidi Tatham to be nigh-on essential. Happily, we can confirm that Sankofa Season, their first joint album, is ruddy, bloody brilliant (as Alan Partridge might say). Richly soulful, quietly jazzy and wholeheartedly positive from start the finish, the set sees them jump between deep jazz-funk, hazy contemporary soul, jazzy broken beat, breezy Latin soul, organic deep house and immersive, slow-motion soundscapes. Throughout, Tatham's organ, keyboard and piano work is highly impressive and Ashong's vocals are every bit as sumptuous as usual. Recommended.
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - A1 LOW CEILINGS (MALA REMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - A2. WASHED IN YOU (WU-LUREMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - B1. LEARNING LESSENS (SHY ONEREMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - B2. TO YOUR HEART (GAVSBORGREMIX)
To celebrate 3 years since the release of AndrewAshong & Kaidi Tatham’s now classic SankofaSeason, Kitto Records invite some of their favouriteartists to remix and reimagine the music.
The result is an all-star line up that crosses genreand generations to produce a truly cracking EP, onethat is clearly rooted in the original music while alsomoving into new, unexpected territories.
Whether it is dubstep pioneer Mala bringing a heavyand sophisticated twist to ‘Low Ceilings’, orbreakthrough post-punk artist Wu-Lu flipping‘Washed in You’ into a completely new realm,complete with a captivating feature from the one andonly Lex Amor, the quality on show is undeniable.
Shy One brings one for the bruk heads, with abumping remix of ‘Learning Lessens’ that flipsbetween styles and mood, deftly using AndrewAshong’s floating vocals to great effect. Gavsborgand Shanique Marie round out the EP by bringing thefull force of their forward thinking Jamaican musiccollective Equiknoxx to bear with a soulfulreimagining of ‘To Your Heart’.
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The result is an all-star line up that crosses genreand generations to produce a truly cracking EP, onethat is clearly rooted in the original music while alsomoving into new, unexpected territories.
Whether it is dubstep pioneer Mala bringing a heavyand sophisticated twist to ‘Low Ceilings’, orbreakthrough post-punk artist Wu-Lu flipping‘Washed in You’ into a completely new realm,complete with a captivating feature from the one andonly Lex Amor, the quality on show is undeniable.
Shy One brings one for the bruk heads, with abumping remix of ‘Learning Lessens’ that flipsbetween styles and mood, deftly using AndrewAshong’s floating vocals to great effect. Gavsborgand Shanique Marie round out the EP by bringing thefull force of their forward thinking Jamaican musiccollective Equiknoxx to bear with a soulfulreimagining of ‘To Your Heart’.
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - A1 LOW CEILINGS (MALA REMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - A2. WASHED IN YOU (WU-LUREMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - B1. LEARNING LESSENS (SHY ONEREMIX)
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Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham - B2. TO YOUR HEART (GAVSBORGREMIX)
To celebrate 3 years since the release of AndrewAshong & Kaidi Tatham’s now classic SankofaSeason, Kitto Records invite some of their favouriteartists to remix and reimagine the music.
The result is an all-star line up that crosses genreand generations to produce a truly cracking EP, onethat is clearly rooted in the original music while alsomoving into new, unexpected territories.
Whether it is dubstep pioneer Mala bringing a heavyand sophisticated twist to ‘Low Ceilings’, orbreakthrough post-punk artist Wu-Lu flipping‘Washed in You’ into a completely new realm,complete with a captivating feature from the one andonly Lex Amor, the quality on show is undeniable.
Shy One brings one for the bruk heads, with abumping remix of ‘Learning Lessens’ that flipsbetween styles and mood, deftly using AndrewAshong’s floating vocals to great effect. Gavsborgand Shanique Marie round out the EP by bringing thefull force of their forward thinking Jamaican musiccollective Equiknoxx to bear with a soulfulreimagining of ‘To Your Heart’.
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The result is an all-star line up that crosses genreand generations to produce a truly cracking EP, onethat is clearly rooted in the original music while alsomoving into new, unexpected territories.
Whether it is dubstep pioneer Mala bringing a heavyand sophisticated twist to ‘Low Ceilings’, orbreakthrough post-punk artist Wu-Lu flipping‘Washed in You’ into a completely new realm,complete with a captivating feature from the one andonly Lex Amor, the quality on show is undeniable.
Shy One brings one for the bruk heads, with abumping remix of ‘Learning Lessens’ that flipsbetween styles and mood, deftly using AndrewAshong’s floating vocals to great effect. Gavsborgand Shanique Marie round out the EP by bringing thefull force of their forward thinking Jamaican musiccollective Equiknoxx to bear with a soulfulreimagining of ‘To Your Heart’.
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Release-Date:07.03.2025
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - Revel Ever / Deep Speed
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - Revolt Lover
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - Rev Over
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - No Lemon, No Melon
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - Vipers
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - A Pupa
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Pierre Bastien & DJ LOW - Reviver
Modern Obscure Music is proud to present Pierre Bastien & DJ Low's "Swing Low", a work that fuses the poetic inventiveness of Pierre Bastien with the visionary legacy of the late DJ Low (Tom Deweerdt), a central figure in Belgian independent music and founder of the influential Lowlands label. This album, which interweaves memory and experimentation, represents Bastien's debut on the Barcelona label's catalog and a testament to the creative bond between the two artists.
The album, composed of seven pieces, stands out for its hybrid nature: five reinterpretations of Bastien's previous works, some of them coming from his influential Mecanoid (originally released by Rephlex), and two unreleased improvisations, A Pupa and Reviver, which seal the unique character of the project.
Pierre Bastien, recognized as a composer, inventor and builder of sound machines, has been a tireless explorer of the frontiers between the mechanical and the musical. From his contribution to the Belcanto Orchestra, his collaboration with the PRSNT project to his participation in Pedro Vian's Earth, Our Planet or his collaboration with Tomaga for the Other People label, his career illustrates a constant commitment to experimentation and the intersection of disciplines. Among the artists he has worked with are names such as Robert Wyatt, Jac Berrocal, Jaki Liebezeit and designer Issey Miyake. His works have found homes on iconic labels such as Marionette, Morphine and Discrepant to name a few.
The album is presented with a visual design by Koen Bruyneel, reinterpreted as a tribute to Tom Deweerdt, a decade after his departure.
Tracklist:
1 - Revel Ever / Deep Speed
2 - Revolt Lover
3 - Rev Over
4 - No Lemon, No Melon
5 - Vipers
6 - A Pupa
7 - Reviver
Genre: Folk / Electronica
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The album, composed of seven pieces, stands out for its hybrid nature: five reinterpretations of Bastien's previous works, some of them coming from his influential Mecanoid (originally released by Rephlex), and two unreleased improvisations, A Pupa and Reviver, which seal the unique character of the project.
Pierre Bastien, recognized as a composer, inventor and builder of sound machines, has been a tireless explorer of the frontiers between the mechanical and the musical. From his contribution to the Belcanto Orchestra, his collaboration with the PRSNT project to his participation in Pedro Vian's Earth, Our Planet or his collaboration with Tomaga for the Other People label, his career illustrates a constant commitment to experimentation and the intersection of disciplines. Among the artists he has worked with are names such as Robert Wyatt, Jac Berrocal, Jaki Liebezeit and designer Issey Miyake. His works have found homes on iconic labels such as Marionette, Morphine and Discrepant to name a few.
The album is presented with a visual design by Koen Bruyneel, reinterpreted as a tribute to Tom Deweerdt, a decade after his departure.
Tracklist:
1 - Revel Ever / Deep Speed
2 - Revolt Lover
3 - Rev Over
4 - No Lemon, No Melon
5 - Vipers
6 - A Pupa
7 - Reviver
Genre: Folk / Electronica
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CAIN - The Highlands
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CAIN - Forged From Bagpipes
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CAIN - Ruthaven
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CAIN - Cholla
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CAIN - Morrigan
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CAIN - Flame Of Wrath
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CAIN - Galan
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CAIN - Kin
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CAIN - Lineage
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CAIN - Weave
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CAIN - Song Of The Seal
Continuing the percussive-driven and emotive themes from his previous EPs, CAIN reaches beyond the boundaries of experimental electronic and Celtic music from the Scottish Highlands. "Lineage" is the result of a life-long goal to combine his passion and experience in these respective worlds. The album includes Brighde Chaimbeul on Scottish small pipes, James Mackenzie on flute and vocals by Katie Mackenzie.
The common thread that connects his discography is the intense rhythmic and melodic elements that convey his love of ‘infectious rhythm, ethereal beauty, or an otherworldly strangeness’. His productions have garnered support from DJs like Ben UFO, Gilles Peterson, Peggy Gou, Hunee, Haai, Erol Alkan, Ame, Oneman, and Midland, amongst others. Balancing rhythmic precision with profound harmonic depth, CAIN weaves evocative builders that ignite dancefloors at peak time and reveal intricate sonic tapestries in the intimate confines of headphones.
CAIN's musical background is rooted in traditional Scottish bagpipe music, which evolved through his competitive performances on an international level. His experience and knowledge enhanced CAIN’s understanding of how regional folk music reflects specific environments and cultures. Through the competition circuit he met Brìghde Chaimbeul, out on the scenic games fields of Uist, Glenfinnan and many others. He also competed against James Mackenzie, an amazing piper and flautist. James is a former member of the band Breabach. His wife, Katie Mackenzie is a superb Gaelic singer.
The recordings with James and Katie were done on the island of Bernera, off the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and recordings with Brìghde were made in Edinburgh.
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The common thread that connects his discography is the intense rhythmic and melodic elements that convey his love of ‘infectious rhythm, ethereal beauty, or an otherworldly strangeness’. His productions have garnered support from DJs like Ben UFO, Gilles Peterson, Peggy Gou, Hunee, Haai, Erol Alkan, Ame, Oneman, and Midland, amongst others. Balancing rhythmic precision with profound harmonic depth, CAIN weaves evocative builders that ignite dancefloors at peak time and reveal intricate sonic tapestries in the intimate confines of headphones.
CAIN's musical background is rooted in traditional Scottish bagpipe music, which evolved through his competitive performances on an international level. His experience and knowledge enhanced CAIN’s understanding of how regional folk music reflects specific environments and cultures. Through the competition circuit he met Brìghde Chaimbeul, out on the scenic games fields of Uist, Glenfinnan and many others. He also competed against James Mackenzie, an amazing piper and flautist. James is a former member of the band Breabach. His wife, Katie Mackenzie is a superb Gaelic singer.
The recordings with James and Katie were done on the island of Bernera, off the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and recordings with Brìghde were made in Edinburgh.
Mastered by Sam at Precise, Design by Alexander Horne, Pressed and printed at Record Industry
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Release-Date:27.05.2022
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Cat-No:LPS241
Release-Date:27.05.2022
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MECANICA POPULAR - Conceptos Básicos
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MECANICA POPULAR - Visibilidad Cero
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MECANICA POPULAR - Las Maravillas Del Mañana
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MECANICA POPULAR - Daguerrotipo
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MECANICA POPULAR - Viajar, Recodar...
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MECANICA POPULAR - Rueda Viviente Que Pasea Con Espectador Automático
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MECANICA POPULAR - La Edad Del Bronce
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MECANICA POPULAR - Baku: 1922
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NON EXCL-LP LIMITED TO 500 COPIES - LP+INSERT MASTERED BY EUGENIO MUÑOZ
A welcome departure from their first effort, the record has gained greater reconection in recent years when contemporary audiencies could fully aprreciate the strenght and harsher direction the duo decided to take for their follow-up album.
More rhythmically-oriented tunes whilst revisiting some old-favorites like Daguerrotipo or La Edad del Bronce (both off their first album, but albeit in new mixes).
The Wah Wah edition has been mastered from the original tapes by Eugenio Muñoz, reproduces the original sleeve artwork and and features an insert with photos and info. It is a strictly limited edition of 500 copies only.
Tracklisting:
A1 Conceptos Básicos
A2 Visibilidad Cero
A3 Las Maravillas Del Mañana
A4 Daguerrotipo
B1 Viajar, Recodar...
B2 Rueda Viviente Que Pasea Con Espectador Automático
B3 La Edad Del Bronce
B4 Baku: 1922
B5 De Toowey A Gutemberg
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A welcome departure from their first effort, the record has gained greater reconection in recent years when contemporary audiencies could fully aprreciate the strenght and harsher direction the duo decided to take for their follow-up album.
More rhythmically-oriented tunes whilst revisiting some old-favorites like Daguerrotipo or La Edad del Bronce (both off their first album, but albeit in new mixes).
The Wah Wah edition has been mastered from the original tapes by Eugenio Muñoz, reproduces the original sleeve artwork and and features an insert with photos and info. It is a strictly limited edition of 500 copies only.
Tracklisting:
A1 Conceptos Básicos
A2 Visibilidad Cero
A3 Las Maravillas Del Mañana
A4 Daguerrotipo
B1 Viajar, Recodar...
B2 Rueda Viviente Que Pasea Con Espectador Automático
B3 La Edad Del Bronce
B4 Baku: 1922
B5 De Toowey A Gutemberg
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The Souljazz Orchestra - Parasite
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The Souljazz Orchestra - Kapital
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The Souljazz Orchestra - People People
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The Souljazz Orchestra - State Terrorism
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The Souljazz Orchestra - Interested Benevolence
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The Souljazz Orchestra - Grasshopper & Toad
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The Souljazz Orchestra - Amen
For over two decades, The Souljazz Orchestra has been at the forefront of the global groove movement, fusing heavy funk, soul, Latin, and African sounds into a politically charged, high-energy mix. The Ottawa, Canada-based ensemble has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying forces in the scene, known for their powerhouse live performances and critically acclaimed catalogue. Originally released in 2008, Manifesto was a defining moment in their journey, pushing their Afrobeat sound to new heights. Blending majestic brass, overheated organs, hypnotic basslines, and polyrhythmic percussion with a touch of spiritual jazz and tropical funk, the album channels the traditions of ancient folk storytelling and a deep-rooted sense of humanity. We wrote the songs on Manifesto almost 20 years ago, yet the themes covered on the album seem more relevant than ever: abuses of power, disinformation, war profiteering, plutocracy, and class struggle still fill the news cycle today. But what stands out most upon listening again is a feeling of hope and resistance. There's a sense of defiance in every horn stab, organ riff, and percussion hit," said Pierre Chrétien of The Souljazz Orchestra. "There's a new war going on, people got to keep on keepin' on," as heard in the lyrics of People, People. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, Manifesto truly stands the test of time. It continues to reveal new elements, with tracks that still feel fresh today and are beloved as timeless classics. This long-overdue reissue finally brings it back, with 500 limited copies pressed on translucent orange vinyl for fans and collectors alike. Get ready to experience the power of this album like never before.
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Grauzone - Plastikherz
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Grauzone - My Eyes
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Grauzone - Animals Dance
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Grauzone - Alone In The Jungle
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Grauzone - Sommer 80
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Grauzone - Funky Punk
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Grauzone - Moskau
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Grauzone - Waiting For A Light
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Grauzone - Grauzone
Territories: WORLD
LP: Limited Edition White Vinyl, Heavy 350gsm Sleeve, Sticker
Tracklisting LP
A1. Plastikherz
A2. My Eyes
A3. Animals Dance
A4. Alone In The Jungle
A5. Sommer 80
B1. Funky Punk
B2. Moskau
B3. Waiting For A Light
B4. Grauzone
WRWTFWW Records is very happy to release Swiss cult band Grauzone’s recording of their April 12th 1980 live show at Gaskessel in their hometown of Bern. The 9-track album, documenting the very beginnings of the group, is available as a limited edition white vinyl LP in heavy 350gsm sleeve with special artwork by band member Stephan Eicher.
Experience the early Grauzone days, live from Bern, Switzerland, with a concert recorded at legendary local venue Gaskessel, with Martin Eicher on guitar and vocals, Christian G.T. Trüssel on bass, Marco Repetto on drums, Stephan Eicher on synth, and Claudine Chirac on saxophone. The performance is a true time capsule of the early 80s underground, showcasing the punk side of Grauzone with renditions of songs that were never officially released, as well as future fan-favorite “Moskau”. A piece of Swiss music history, This limited release is a must have for all Grauzone fans and DIY archivists.
About Grauzone:
The pioneering band from Bern (Switzerland) had a short-lived but highly-regarded career which birthed a cult discography that still fascinates and resonates today. Consisting of core members Martin Eicher, Stephan Eicher, and Marco Repetto, and on-and-off participants Christian GT Trüssel, Claudine Chirac, and Ingrid Berney, the elusive group broke new grounds in the early 80s, experimenting with punk and industrial music, early techno sounds, minimalism, new wave, pop, and various electronics. With an innovative and polished approach to design, visuals, performance, and all around style and philosophy on top of their superb music, the constantly transforming unit developed a whole experience - the Grauzone experience: wild and unpredictable, yet sophisticated and cohesive, or as Swiss music historian Lurker Grand would call it, "an Art band with a Punk attitude".
Completely rejecting the music industry rules and refusing to play the game of promotion, touring, release schedules, and TV appearances even though they had a multi-platinum international hit with the song "Eisbär", the band quickly disintegrated in full convention-defying glory, leaving behind an inspiring music legacy for the world to discover and discover again, one generation after the other.
Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and Sylvie Fleury, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.
Points of interests
- For fans of punk, DIY, underground, post-punk, cold wave, Swiss wave, Neue Deutsche Welle, 80s, Stephan Eicher, Marco Repetto, Switzerland, mountains, polar bears, xerox machines, guitars and drums, Bern, important artifacts, archives.
- Official release of Grauzone Live at Gaskessel, Bern, Switzerland, recorded on April 12th 1980! Limited edition white vinyl, artwork by Stephan Eicher.
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LP: Limited Edition White Vinyl, Heavy 350gsm Sleeve, Sticker
Tracklisting LP
A1. Plastikherz
A2. My Eyes
A3. Animals Dance
A4. Alone In The Jungle
A5. Sommer 80
B1. Funky Punk
B2. Moskau
B3. Waiting For A Light
B4. Grauzone
WRWTFWW Records is very happy to release Swiss cult band Grauzone’s recording of their April 12th 1980 live show at Gaskessel in their hometown of Bern. The 9-track album, documenting the very beginnings of the group, is available as a limited edition white vinyl LP in heavy 350gsm sleeve with special artwork by band member Stephan Eicher.
Experience the early Grauzone days, live from Bern, Switzerland, with a concert recorded at legendary local venue Gaskessel, with Martin Eicher on guitar and vocals, Christian G.T. Trüssel on bass, Marco Repetto on drums, Stephan Eicher on synth, and Claudine Chirac on saxophone. The performance is a true time capsule of the early 80s underground, showcasing the punk side of Grauzone with renditions of songs that were never officially released, as well as future fan-favorite “Moskau”. A piece of Swiss music history, This limited release is a must have for all Grauzone fans and DIY archivists.
About Grauzone:
The pioneering band from Bern (Switzerland) had a short-lived but highly-regarded career which birthed a cult discography that still fascinates and resonates today. Consisting of core members Martin Eicher, Stephan Eicher, and Marco Repetto, and on-and-off participants Christian GT Trüssel, Claudine Chirac, and Ingrid Berney, the elusive group broke new grounds in the early 80s, experimenting with punk and industrial music, early techno sounds, minimalism, new wave, pop, and various electronics. With an innovative and polished approach to design, visuals, performance, and all around style and philosophy on top of their superb music, the constantly transforming unit developed a whole experience - the Grauzone experience: wild and unpredictable, yet sophisticated and cohesive, or as Swiss music historian Lurker Grand would call it, "an Art band with a Punk attitude".
Completely rejecting the music industry rules and refusing to play the game of promotion, touring, release schedules, and TV appearances even though they had a multi-platinum international hit with the song "Eisbär", the band quickly disintegrated in full convention-defying glory, leaving behind an inspiring music legacy for the world to discover and discover again, one generation after the other.
Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and Sylvie Fleury, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.
Points of interests
- For fans of punk, DIY, underground, post-punk, cold wave, Swiss wave, Neue Deutsche Welle, 80s, Stephan Eicher, Marco Repetto, Switzerland, mountains, polar bears, xerox machines, guitars and drums, Bern, important artifacts, archives.
- Official release of Grauzone Live at Gaskessel, Bern, Switzerland, recorded on April 12th 1980! Limited edition white vinyl, artwork by Stephan Eicher.
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Label:Embassy One
Cat-No:771514
Release-Date:26.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Label:Embassy One
Cat-No:771514
Release-Date:26.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Monolink - Powerful Play
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Monolink - Avalanche
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Monolink - In My Place
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Monolink - Mesmerized
WORLD EXCLUDING GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA (GSA)
- Black Vinyl
Special marks: Gatefold 2LP ( 2x 180g black) + Download code
GENRE/S: Electronica/Indie Dance
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Call of the Void
A2 Perfect World
B1 Powerful Play
B2 Avalanche
B3 In My Place
C1 Mesmerized
C2 Promised Land
D1 Beacon
D2 Phoenix
D3 Once I Understood
SHORT INFO:
The creative visionary behind a remarkable catalogue of widely celebrated releases and two critically acclaimed albums, Monolink returns this fall with his most thought-provoking and introspective project to date. Titled The Beauty Of It All, the multi-faceted German artist's third studio album is slated for worldwide release on September 26, 2025.
Marking a bold new chapter in Monolink's artistic evolution, The Beauty Of It All will dive deep into themes of beauty, impermanence and human connection, blending his signature fusion of live instrumentation, soulful song-writing and electronic innovation. The announcement arrives on the heels of two standout singles already this year - "Mesmerized" (January) and "Powerful Play" (March) - both of which will feature on the new album. With The Beauty Of It All, he builds on the foundations laid by his first two long players, pushing his sound into new, uncharted territory while staying rooted in the organic, humanistic qualities that have defined his career. The album is poised to be his most revealing and boundary-defying release yet; a sonic statement from an artist who continues to redefine what it means to be a modern musician.
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- Black Vinyl
Special marks: Gatefold 2LP ( 2x 180g black) + Download code
GENRE/S: Electronica/Indie Dance
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Call of the Void
A2 Perfect World
B1 Powerful Play
B2 Avalanche
B3 In My Place
C1 Mesmerized
C2 Promised Land
D1 Beacon
D2 Phoenix
D3 Once I Understood
SHORT INFO:
The creative visionary behind a remarkable catalogue of widely celebrated releases and two critically acclaimed albums, Monolink returns this fall with his most thought-provoking and introspective project to date. Titled The Beauty Of It All, the multi-faceted German artist's third studio album is slated for worldwide release on September 26, 2025.
Marking a bold new chapter in Monolink's artistic evolution, The Beauty Of It All will dive deep into themes of beauty, impermanence and human connection, blending his signature fusion of live instrumentation, soulful song-writing and electronic innovation. The announcement arrives on the heels of two standout singles already this year - "Mesmerized" (January) and "Powerful Play" (March) - both of which will feature on the new album. With The Beauty Of It All, he builds on the foundations laid by his first two long players, pushing his sound into new, uncharted territory while staying rooted in the organic, humanistic qualities that have defined his career. The album is poised to be his most revealing and boundary-defying release yet; a sonic statement from an artist who continues to redefine what it means to be a modern musician.
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Max & Intro - Ostavi Sve
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Max & Intro - Da, Da, Tako Si Zla
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Max & Intro - Beogradska Devojka
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Max & Intro - Ona Je Ta
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Max & Intro - Silvester
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Max & Intro - Hey, Da Lii Znas
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Max & Intro - On Voli Je
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Max & Intro - Tobbaco Roar
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Max & Intro - Laredo
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Max & Intro - Koto
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Max & Intro - Dopo La Morte
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Max & Intro - Tobacco Roar
180 gram vinyl LP + poster + insert
On the occasion of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of our work, in cooperation with PGP-RTS, we prepared a quite special edition: Max And Intro-Return To The Future 1984-1994 LP collects 12 tracks of this legendary Belgrade synth-pop group on high-quality 180-gram vinyl, remastered from the original master tapes with a handful of extras: the record comes with a rare interview from 1985, a lyrics sheet, and phenomenal unreleased photos by Goran Basaric and Max’s Poster.
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On the occasion of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of our work, in cooperation with PGP-RTS, we prepared a quite special edition: Max And Intro-Return To The Future 1984-1994 LP collects 12 tracks of this legendary Belgrade synth-pop group on high-quality 180-gram vinyl, remastered from the original master tapes with a handful of extras: the record comes with a rare interview from 1985, a lyrics sheet, and phenomenal unreleased photos by Goran Basaric and Max’s Poster.
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Cat-No:WBSLP024
Release-Date:11.07.2025
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Cat-No:WBSLP024
Release-Date:11.07.2025
Configuration:LP Excl
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THE SOULFUL TRIO - Said_&_Done_The_Soulful_Trio_sideA
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THE SOULFUL TRIO - Said_&_Done_The_Soulful_Trio_sideB
NON EXCL LP , Black Vinyl
The Soulful Trio, a band from Barcelona made up of three musicians with an international background (Spain, Holland, Argentina, USA, France) after playing their repertoire live in different venues for several months, with their songs well shot, have decided to record "Said & Done", in one of the best studios of Barcelona, nine original compositions of Soul-Jazz with derivations towards funk and blues.
Music reminiscent of the classics of the Hammond B3 organ trio such as Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Smith, Richard “Groove” Holmes or Big John Patton, reinventing the sound and bringing it closer to today with their vibrant fusion of genres full of energy.
Enjoy this instrumental Soul-Jazz album with these young veterans Homero Tolosa (drums), Pablo Sánchez (guitar) and Lucas Herrera Fernández (Hammond B3) in all their splendor with their respective instruments including the exciting & dynamic sounds of the Hammond B3, the great electric guitar groove of solos and huge variety of rhythms, playing a music that is always intense and made from their hearts.
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The Soulful Trio, a band from Barcelona made up of three musicians with an international background (Spain, Holland, Argentina, USA, France) after playing their repertoire live in different venues for several months, with their songs well shot, have decided to record "Said & Done", in one of the best studios of Barcelona, nine original compositions of Soul-Jazz with derivations towards funk and blues.
Music reminiscent of the classics of the Hammond B3 organ trio such as Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Smith, Richard “Groove” Holmes or Big John Patton, reinventing the sound and bringing it closer to today with their vibrant fusion of genres full of energy.
Enjoy this instrumental Soul-Jazz album with these young veterans Homero Tolosa (drums), Pablo Sánchez (guitar) and Lucas Herrera Fernández (Hammond B3) in all their splendor with their respective instruments including the exciting & dynamic sounds of the Hammond B3, the great electric guitar groove of solos and huge variety of rhythms, playing a music that is always intense and made from their hearts.
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Takuya Matsumoto - A1 Avalanche
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Takuya Matsumoto - A2 Drifting on the ocean
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Takuya Matsumoto - B1 Drill and acid
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Takuya Matsumoto - B2 EP3
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Takuya Matsumoto - C1 Fonseca
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Takuya Matsumoto - C2 Mini
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Takuya Matsumoto - C3 Mercy on the floor
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Takuya Matsumoto - D1 Triangles
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Takuya Matsumoto - D2 Traverse
From the experimental chaos of IDM to the deep, soulful chords of Detroit techno, Japanese DJ and producer Takuya Matsumoto takes us on a captivating journey through decades of musical evolution. Vertical Stories is Takuya’s debut album, and it seamlessly blends the past with the future. Get ready to dive into a sonic landscape that spans from unfiltered energy to complex, layered textures. If you’re a fan of the raw energy of Underground Resistance, the innovative sounds of Mike Paradinas, or the intricate layers of Floating Points and Pepe Bradock, to name just a few, this full-length album is for you!
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V/A - Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
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V/A - Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
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V/A - Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
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V/A - Soul Media - Memory Lane
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V/A - Spick & Span - Still Love You
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V/A - Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
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V/A - Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
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V/A - Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
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V/A - Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City
Japan Import! Non Retournable.
Territory WW-JP - Please Preorder!
*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
Tracklist:
"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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Territory WW-JP - Please Preorder!
*Pressed on black vinyl
*With Obi"
"*Selecting melodious and groovy tracks from the crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk catalog of the Nippon Columbia label.
*Compiled and annotated by Hitoshi Kurimoto(The most popular City Pop influencer in Japan)
*Artwork by Stereo Tennis
"Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub-label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.
The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.
This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.
The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.
A must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop."
Tracklist:
"Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City"
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Agosta - Three Chestnuts – (Galathea's Psychedelic Pepper)
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Agosta - Millstone – (Agosta's Rework In the New Mill)
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Agosta - Apples 65 – (Agosta "Rework 23")
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Agosta - Hearing The Call – (Lady G In A Rainy Day, with The Invisible Session)
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Agosta - Varanni – (ANAN Remix)
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Agosta - Unna – (Salvo Borrelli "MyHome809" Remix)
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Agosta - Lady G – ("Butterfly Version" Agosta's Rework)
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Agosta - Cellars – (Go.Soul.Map Remix)
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Agosta - Carricante – ("Grape Must" Agosta's Rework)
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Agosta - Don Alfio – (Reverend James "Black Calamaro" Remix)
One year after his surprising debut, Agosta, the Catania musician-non-musician and Space Echo Records return to the point with “Reworks and Remixes”. Which from the very title disengages itself from the industrial 'album+remix album' chain and on listening reveals itself to be a record capable of moving, in total autonomy from its antecedent, on three different levels of reading. For, at its base, we would say, there is a much more stimulating idea than the simple compulsion from alternative versions, b-sides and so on.
Point 1, transfiguration. Because, contrary to the genre stereotype, the remix mode allows songs to express themselves in creative and experimental ways.
Point 2, the Rorschach Test. Because, on those songs, there is the personality, that is, the result of the cross-vision with experience, of the individual producers being measured against itself.
Point 3, the stage backdrop. That is, its ability to show a cross-section of the current electronic scene in Etna.
Agosta wanted some of the pillars of Catania's black-minded electronic scene with him and, together with them, reinterpreted songs from his first album. The result is a work that is as multifaceted, in terms of the specific weight of the artistic individualities involved, as it is homogeneous, in their idea of a sound that is as physical as it is mental and, above all, in terms of a totally Mediterranean underlying taste with which every single track is imbued.
Whether it is the pensive house of “Apple 65” or “Lady G” (Butterfly Agosta's Rework) as much as AN-AN's dub on “Varanni”, between Grace Jones and Adrian Sherwood, or Galathea's more psychedelic and twilight Trip-Hop on “Three Chestnuts”. The Shaft-esque swagger of Salvo Borrelli and Reverend James, the donwnbeat pop of “Cellars” by Go.Soul.Map. and the caress of “Hearing The Call” (Lady G In A Rainy Day Version) by The Invisible Session, in which spoken and what they once called nu jazz flirt.
A1 - Three Chestnuts – (Galathea's Psychedelic Pepper)
A2 - Millstone – (Agosta's Rework In the New Mill)
A3 - Apples 65 – (Agosta "Rework 23")
A4 - Hearing The Call – (Lady G In A Rainy Day, with The Invisible Session)
A5 - Varanni – (ANAN Remix)
B1 - Unna – (Salvo Borrelli "MyHome809" Remix)
B2 - Lady G – ("Butterfly Version" Agosta's Rework)
B3 - Cellars – (Go.Soul.Map Remix)
B4 - Carricante – ("Grape Must" Agosta's Rework)
B5 - Don Alfio – (Reverend James "Black Calamaro" Remix)
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Point 1, transfiguration. Because, contrary to the genre stereotype, the remix mode allows songs to express themselves in creative and experimental ways.
Point 2, the Rorschach Test. Because, on those songs, there is the personality, that is, the result of the cross-vision with experience, of the individual producers being measured against itself.
Point 3, the stage backdrop. That is, its ability to show a cross-section of the current electronic scene in Etna.
Agosta wanted some of the pillars of Catania's black-minded electronic scene with him and, together with them, reinterpreted songs from his first album. The result is a work that is as multifaceted, in terms of the specific weight of the artistic individualities involved, as it is homogeneous, in their idea of a sound that is as physical as it is mental and, above all, in terms of a totally Mediterranean underlying taste with which every single track is imbued.
Whether it is the pensive house of “Apple 65” or “Lady G” (Butterfly Agosta's Rework) as much as AN-AN's dub on “Varanni”, between Grace Jones and Adrian Sherwood, or Galathea's more psychedelic and twilight Trip-Hop on “Three Chestnuts”. The Shaft-esque swagger of Salvo Borrelli and Reverend James, the donwnbeat pop of “Cellars” by Go.Soul.Map. and the caress of “Hearing The Call” (Lady G In A Rainy Day Version) by The Invisible Session, in which spoken and what they once called nu jazz flirt.
A1 - Three Chestnuts – (Galathea's Psychedelic Pepper)
A2 - Millstone – (Agosta's Rework In the New Mill)
A3 - Apples 65 – (Agosta "Rework 23")
A4 - Hearing The Call – (Lady G In A Rainy Day, with The Invisible Session)
A5 - Varanni – (ANAN Remix)
B1 - Unna – (Salvo Borrelli "MyHome809" Remix)
B2 - Lady G – ("Butterfly Version" Agosta's Rework)
B3 - Cellars – (Go.Soul.Map Remix)
B4 - Carricante – ("Grape Must" Agosta's Rework)
B5 - Don Alfio – (Reverend James "Black Calamaro" Remix)
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Tommy Guerrero - Hello Again
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Tommy Guerrero - The Under Dog
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Tommy Guerrero - Badder Than Bullets
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Tommy Guerrero - Tomorrow’s Goodbye
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Tommy Guerrero - No Guns More Glory
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Tommy Guerrero - War No More
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Tommy Guerrero - Salve
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Tommy Guerrero - Mission Flats
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Tommy Guerrero - 1966
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Tommy Guerrero - Don’t Fake It
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Tommy Guerrero - Just Ain’t Me
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Tommy Guerrero - Create And Destroy
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Tommy Guerrero - Let Me In Let Me Out
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Tommy Guerrero - Molotov Telegram
Format: LP
Format Notes: 2025 repress, Remastered, 180g vinyl, first time on vinyl
EAN: 4251648413387
Track List:
A1 : Hello Again
A2 : The Under Dog
A3 : Badder Than Bullets
A4 : Tomorrow’s Goodbye
A5 : No Guns More Glory
A6 : War No More
A7 : Salve
A8 : Mission Flats
B1 : 1966
B2 : Don’t Fake It
B3 : Just Ain’t Me
B4 : Create And Destroy
B5 : Let Me In Let Me Out
B6 : Molotov Telegram
Release Notes:
Yes! Tommy Guerrero’s much-loved 4th LP – the smooth West Coast classic From The Soil To The Soul - gets its first ever vinyl release. As the follow up to his revered Soul Food Taqueria, this album was originally released by Quannum Records 2006 but only on CD. Working with Tommy directly, the LP has been fully remastered, cut on to heavyweight wax, and comes with artwork freshly reworked by the man himself.
From The Soil To The Soul represents a continuation of Tommy’s blissful guitar-soul whilst demonstrating increasingly complex chops and a slightly darker side to his distinctive sound. His spare, effortless funk is blended here with elements of Americana, heavy psych, lo-fi fuzz and intoxicating Latin rhythms. Combined with his typically breezy, laid-back San Franciscan style, it’s a vibe from start to finish.
Recorded primarily in his home studio, Tommy wrote, arranged and played nearly all the instruments, including bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and kalimba. Renowned street artist Barry McGee, aka Twist, designed the cover art which Tommy has now recast in a deep, deep red for the vinyl version.
As ever with Tommy, the highlights are many and memorable. From twinkling, sun-drenched opener “Hello Again” to the penultimate, punk-rocking track “Let Me In Let Me Out” (featuring the melodic yet fearsome rapping of Lyrics Born), the variety across the LP is relentless, but satisfying, and without once losing focus.
We’re treated to the gorgeous hip-hop blues of “The Under Dog”, Meters-style Hammond B-3 jams like “War No More” and “No Guns More Glory” and Balearic bangers like Bing Ji Ling’s star-turn on the sleazy “Don’t Fake It.”
Curumin’s soulful guest vocal elevates the already-great Brazilian lounge feels of “Salve” to hitherto unscaled heights and the heavy, driving basslines - funky and warm on “Badder Than Bullets”, sombre and intense in “Tomorrow’s Goodbye” and “Molotov Telegram” – never fail to move both body and soul.
But our favourite track is the beautiful breezy pop of “Just Ain’t Me”. A bittersweet, skipping ballad which boasts an incredibly rare instance of Tommy singing. “What you want from me, I can never give” he repeats throughout, lending the already-melancholic atmosphere greater poignancy. It would’ve been number 1 across the planet in a parallel universe.
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Format Notes: 2025 repress, Remastered, 180g vinyl, first time on vinyl
EAN: 4251648413387
Track List:
A1 : Hello Again
A2 : The Under Dog
A3 : Badder Than Bullets
A4 : Tomorrow’s Goodbye
A5 : No Guns More Glory
A6 : War No More
A7 : Salve
A8 : Mission Flats
B1 : 1966
B2 : Don’t Fake It
B3 : Just Ain’t Me
B4 : Create And Destroy
B5 : Let Me In Let Me Out
B6 : Molotov Telegram
Release Notes:
Yes! Tommy Guerrero’s much-loved 4th LP – the smooth West Coast classic From The Soil To The Soul - gets its first ever vinyl release. As the follow up to his revered Soul Food Taqueria, this album was originally released by Quannum Records 2006 but only on CD. Working with Tommy directly, the LP has been fully remastered, cut on to heavyweight wax, and comes with artwork freshly reworked by the man himself.
From The Soil To The Soul represents a continuation of Tommy’s blissful guitar-soul whilst demonstrating increasingly complex chops and a slightly darker side to his distinctive sound. His spare, effortless funk is blended here with elements of Americana, heavy psych, lo-fi fuzz and intoxicating Latin rhythms. Combined with his typically breezy, laid-back San Franciscan style, it’s a vibe from start to finish.
Recorded primarily in his home studio, Tommy wrote, arranged and played nearly all the instruments, including bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and kalimba. Renowned street artist Barry McGee, aka Twist, designed the cover art which Tommy has now recast in a deep, deep red for the vinyl version.
As ever with Tommy, the highlights are many and memorable. From twinkling, sun-drenched opener “Hello Again” to the penultimate, punk-rocking track “Let Me In Let Me Out” (featuring the melodic yet fearsome rapping of Lyrics Born), the variety across the LP is relentless, but satisfying, and without once losing focus.
We’re treated to the gorgeous hip-hop blues of “The Under Dog”, Meters-style Hammond B-3 jams like “War No More” and “No Guns More Glory” and Balearic bangers like Bing Ji Ling’s star-turn on the sleazy “Don’t Fake It.”
Curumin’s soulful guest vocal elevates the already-great Brazilian lounge feels of “Salve” to hitherto unscaled heights and the heavy, driving basslines - funky and warm on “Badder Than Bullets”, sombre and intense in “Tomorrow’s Goodbye” and “Molotov Telegram” – never fail to move both body and soul.
But our favourite track is the beautiful breezy pop of “Just Ain’t Me”. A bittersweet, skipping ballad which boasts an incredibly rare instance of Tommy singing. “What you want from me, I can never give” he repeats throughout, lending the already-melancholic atmosphere greater poignancy. It would’ve been number 1 across the planet in a parallel universe.
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