TAMTEN, the master storyteller behind the synthesizers, extends his invitation to every curious listener to ponder the same questions that haunt him throughout his peculiar career: what impacts the sound of an era? How are we shaped by what we hear and see? Do we channel our collective feelings of longing and desire for higher purpose in accord or in opposition to major historical and political forces?
On "Wschodnia Fala: The Reimagined Vision of Eastern-European Wave Music" TAMTEN takes us on a kaleidoscopic voyage through a parallel universe where the symbols and echoes of days gone by are so much more than just archived exhibits of nostalgia. Through an array of meticulous, cut & paste rearrangements, the Warsaw-based artist manages to animate yet another fantastic world of "what could be", following his more apocalyptical take on the previous LP.
There is boldness in every aspect of the release. The saga-like story unfolds evoking the excitement of seashore autobahn ride, thrills of long-forgotten discotheque nights, rush of obsessive romance and intriguing, noir-inspired drama of introspection. The analogies between Polish wave music (with nods to Aya RL, Republika, Klaus Mittfoch, Papa Dance or even Bajm) and global disco-era top chart phenomenons like Kraftwerk, Grace Jones, Giorgio Moroder and Duran Duran, could spark hour-long musicology debates. The melodies and harmonies heard on the album resemble compositions everybody knows but also sound completely new and exhilarating, just as western music clips experienced for the first time behind the Iron Curtain and then collected compulsively on VHS tapes. The feeling of the author's frenetic attempt to capture sensations, memories, artifacts and ideas never escapes the listener till the very last minute of the recording.
"Wschodnia Fala" could pass for an eerie, anonymous late 80s lost-and-found cassette mixtape unearthed on any of the Berlin Wall's sides, if it wasn't for its crystal-clear, contemporary production value and the fluent, educated use of samples ranging from bizarre and opaque to deliberately retro-pop-influenced. Those elaborate winks of the eye for those in the know are already TAMTEN's trademark and they reflect his long-standing fascination with the dancefloor anthropology rather than just the dancefloor itself. Even though never leaning towards formulaic, easy-to-mix, club-ready stompers, his ideas are still groovy enough to make anyone move.
The album strives for some sort of unattainable totality - it's a ticket to a seance, an experience, a rite. It is a chance to time travel and dance with your ancestors in a glass labyrinth on acid or to watch an 80s teenage adventure, coming-of-age, road cruising film in the cinema of your imagination with only a soundtrack provided. A "the best of" CD compilation of hits from a childhood we remember from a different timeline. A comic book sketch, a diary of an archivist, an elegy for the times that never were and a party you wish you could go to right now. The adventure is always different with another listen.
Step in. Close your eyes. Reimagine.
Embrace the wave

Tracklist:
A1 Wschodnia Fala (feat. Ajudea)
A2 Syntezator i Wokoder
A3 Sztuka Znikania
A4 Duchy Przodko?w (Skit)
A5 Zmiana
A6 TAMTEN Kot (feat. Kuxu)
B1 Nie wie Nikt
B2 Twarze Za Mg?a? (feat. Pejzaz?)
B3 Sam
B4 Ty
B5 Napisy Koncowe


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Attention! Side A of the record contains four laser-etched logos of The Very Polish Cut-Outs, which make it impossible to play track A1 that was originally part of the set. Attempting to play this track may damage the turntable needle. We also recommend using an antistatic brush to clean the remaining tracks for the best listening experience.

The Very Polish Cut outs are back with a new release, this time a solo outing by POLOTRONIC - who also happens to be a member of the infamous warsaw duo - Holiday80.
The EP entitled "Marzenia" (translated "Dreams") contains 3 tracks. 2 original productions and one remix. Its a very diverse affair aimed at the dancefloors. The title track "Marzenia" on A2 is a dreamy breakbeat house affair with lush bells and 90s inspired synths and female vocal snippets. It will for sure make you nostalgic. On the flip you will find the mesmerizing electro inspired remix for the track "Pami?tnik Manekina" by Grupa Jot, which was part of the 2022 released "Echo Wielkiej P?yty" compilation with obscure polish electronic music. This one was already available for some time in digital format only but now finally makes the jump to vinyl - as a long-time fan favourite. The EP ends with the jacking acid infused track "Jack" that is a deep mid-tempo heavy hitter for the later hours of the night. Polotronic adds here a male polish vocal sample that repeats the phrase "dyskoteka" ("disco"). The brilliant cover is as always, the work of the labels long time collaborator Bartosz Szymkiewicz.

Tracklist:

A2 Polotronic - Marzenia
B1 Grupa Jot - Pami?tnik Manekina (Polotronic Remix)
B2 Polotronic - Jack


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The Album “Prawda Cel Przeslanie” (which translates to “Truth Purpose Message”) by the polish duo Trials X, which officialy came out in the year 1995, was the first ever hip hop album that was released in Poland. 30 year after its recording The Very Polish Cut Outs are reissuing this obscure gem for the first time on vinyl (the original album was a cassette only release). It is often said that pioneers don’t have an easy life. Being a protoplast in a given field, you lay the foundation for the fruits that others will reap, often forgetting your achievements. This is not entirely the case with Trials X, as the band's contribution to the history of the Polish hip-hop scene is widely known and appreciated, but mainly only among raps biggest enthusiasts and diggers. This special 30th aniversary vinyl edition will hopefully introduce this pionieering album to a wider audience which will apprieciate its strong points but also shortcomings as it is a big piece of eatern european hip hop history.

Tracklist:

A1 Intro (natarcie przerwa marazm)
A2. Przestroga
A3. Miasto
A4. Co to znaczy
A5. Czuje sie lepiej
A6 Radio New
A7. Detroit 2XP
A8 DA P-Arty (mix)
A9. S.M.R.C
A10 Wild Percusion XL

B1 Muzyczny Narkotyk (goscinnie Oliwka i MC Bob)
B2 Jestem Wojownikiem
B3 Walkin’ Jazz
B4 Jaraja, Jaraja…
B5 Od Ciebie Zalezy
B6. Fekalia
B7 Outro (misja spelniona)
B8 Wild Percussion XXL



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After 14 years Zambon is closing down the beloved Sampler Series with Vol.10. 7 tracks. 7 new producers. All killers no fillers.

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A1. Justyna S. - Oko Za oko (Benncart House Bootleg)
A2. Zenit - Dzisiaj Jutro
A3. Rodas - Za Czym?

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B2. Bem i bek - Powrotna Bossa Nova (TiTLEZ Edit)
B3. Boryn - Byles Ze Mna
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Pejzaz (aka Bartosz Kruczyski) returns with two captivating new collage albums. Divided into two records LIST I (which was released end of September this year) & LIST II - which premieres end of movember - delves into the realm of 90s/Y2K Eastern European CD releases. Employing hundreds of samples, Pejzaz sculpts a mesmerizing and distinctive body of work.

LIST II guides the listener into the night, combining trip hop and dub influences, dusty samples, wailing blues guitars, and cold-wave synthesizers. Its haunting soundscapes provide an apt soundtrack for winter in Eastern Europe.

Notably, this marks Pejzaz first foray into a fully instrumental album. Although devoid of lyrics, the bittersweet blend of samples infuses the music with a profoundly Polish essence, further enhancing its distinctive allure.

Tracklist:

A1 List II
A2 Duchy Lasu
A3 Imperium Znaków
A4 Blues Trzeci
A5 Bez Grawitacji
A6 Ogród

B1 Serce
B2 Po Godzinach
B3 Wizje
B4 Dziennik Pisany Noc?
B5 Linia Pi?kna


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Pejzaz (aka Bartosz Kruczynski) returns with a captivating new collage album. Divided into two records LIST I (set out to be released end of september) & LIST II (scheduled for end of November), it delves into the realm of 90s/Y2K Eastern European CD releases. Employing hundreds of samples, Pejzaz sculpts a mesmerizing and distinctive body of work.

LIST I, bathed in sun-drenched chords, seamlessly blends pop-rock guitars, soulful drums, and dreamy, pastoral folk elements with minimal music and ambient textures, reminiscent of Baltic Beat (the Polish incarnation of Balearic Music).

Notably, this marks Pejza's first foray into a fully instrumental album. Although devoid of lyrics, the bittersweet blend of samples infuses the music with a profoundly Polish essence, further enhancing its distinctive allure.

Tracklist:

A1 List I
A2 Szepty
A3 Mikrokosmos
A4 Czwarty Wymiar
A5 Fata Morgana
A6 Cargo
A7 Directions

B1 Regu?y Gry
B2 Barwa I
B3 Barwa II
B4 Barwa III
B5 Barwa IV
B6 Barwa V



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Zambon from The Very Polish Cut-Outs have once again sought out forgotten and somewhat obscure artists whose music is in need of a revival. This time, they have chosen the duo MODFUNK, who were active in the Polish electronic music scene from 1999 to 2009. Piotr Jarecki and Martin Tigermann, two Varsovians who shared a love for the "french touch" genre that dominated dancefloors worldwide at the time, showcasing Daft Punk, Cassius, Stardust, and Bob Sinclar, were the brains behind the project.

The compilation comprises a subjective and cross-sectional selection of the ten best tracks from Modfunk's entire discography. While their music evolved over the years, they never abandoned their French-inspired sound, which is why the compilation includes tracks like "Souler" and "The Wav," which draw inspiration from Daft Punk. It also features "Love," a track sung in Polish that echoes Romanthony's work, as well as "Texmex" and "Wishes," two electropop tracks that could have been released on Ed Banger Records

Includes printed insert with the history of the group Modfunk


A1 Souler
A2 The Wav
A3 Funksalad
A4 Love
A5 Juice
B1 Wishes
B2 Possibiity For Significant Other
B3 Tex Mex
B4 Through The Sound
B5 Just…



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Approximately 3 years after the release of their debut album, ETNOBOTANIKA are back. Lesne Duchy is yet another joint release from the Silesian duo, coming out on the collaborative efforts of Superkasety Records and The Very Polish Cut Outs. These are still the sounds of a dusty old cassette, however this time the digging didn't take place in the allotment gardens, but rather somewhere in the woods, within a thick layer of moss. Hauntology and nostalgia still play important roles yet they are no longer in the foreground. Certain associations with primordial magic, wild backwoods and unspeakable mysteries come to the fore. The ambience encapsulated in these tropes is the key to understanding this album. One can, of course, mention that sonically the producers are once again flirting with dubtechno, ambient and sampled collages, but all these genre clichés are only tools resulting from the individual inspirations and experiences of Alergeek and Uwdar (i.e. the two halves of ETNOBOTANIKA), and are meant to build the right mood, not to put Le?ne Duchy into the tight framework of, say, club music or trip-hop. If this album is to be pinned down to anything, it is probably library music.
The 80 minutes of music spanning two vinyl records and a chunk of cassette tape make for quite a long record, ETNOBOTANIKA however make sure there is absolutely no dullness, precisely thanks to the variety of moods. At times it leads us playfully out into the woods, other times it haunts us a little, but eventually all ends well, and we don't even get the chance to realise that we've been wandering around the green backwoods for over an hour... and we want to go back there again and again.

Second album by ETNOBOTANIKA
2LP - 80 Minutes of Music


A1 Najstarsze Drzewo Swiata
A2 Wil
A3 Na Polanie
A4 Knieje
A5 Czarownice
B1 Bagna
B2 Swietliki
B3 Deszcz Deszcz
B4 Tajemnice
B5 Beboki
C1 Sladami Wilka
C2 Nowa Sciezka
C3 Spiew Znad Rzeki
C4 Chocholy
D1 Planeta Las
D2 Wszystkie Swity
D3 Lesny Ambient
D4 Piochy



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Genre/s: Jazz, Contemporary, Pop

Tracklist:
[Vinyl]
A1. Sinus Amoris / A2. Stockholm / A3. Who’s Gonna Blink /
A4. Domus
B1. Schrödingers Love / B2. Little Flutist / B3. Party People /
B4. Dactylic Theme

SHORT INFO:
Studio Barnhus proudly presents this debut full-length record from the Jimi Tenor & Freestyle Man project, the fruit of the joint labour of these two undisputed legends of electronic music. Building on their catalog of work for labels like Warp and Sähkö, these Finnish heroes have blessed
Stockholm imprint Studio Barnhus with regular releases since 2017, this LP being the finest example thus far of their classic yet always fresh sound.


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Packaging: 1 X Crystal Clear Vinyl, 3 mm spine sleeve Laminate Matt finish, printed inner matt finish , marketing sticker

KEY POINTS
- Everything Is Connected Too is the second instalment of Blancmange's finest moments on vinyl.

- The companion to 2024's Everything is Connected, Everything is Connected Too delves further from recent moments like 2024's 'Again I Wait For The World' and 'Bliss' (both on vinyl for the very first time) to 'Sad Day (Original)', one of their very first outings from 1981. The collection traverses 4 decades of the band's inspired take on leftfield pop.

- Limited Crystal Clear vinyl - Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive.



TRACKLISTING
Side One
A1. Again, I Wait For The World
A2. Wish
A3. This Is Bliss
A4. Last Night (I Dreamt I Had A Job)
A5. Jack Knife

Side Two
B1. The Western
B2. Drive Me
B3. That's Love, That It Is
B4. Feel Me
B5. Sad Day


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- Original soundtrack of "Les Règles de l'art". 100% new original songs by The Liminanas/Lionel Liminana & german -french music composer David Menke .
- Black LP, gatefold sleeve
- Exclusive Record Store Release

TRACKLISTING

A1 - Kamic, l'artiste
A2 - Générique début
A3 - Jo vient vendre ses trucs à Moreno
A4 - Kamic au bord de la Seine
A5 - Spaghetti Drums and Tuna Sax
A6 - La Patek, je l'ai vendue
A7 - Kamic devant la fenêtre du Musée
A8 - Kamic dévisse, démonte et observe
A9 - Moreno Calls
A10 - Cobb découvre les oeuvres
A11 - Jo devant son brasero

B1 - C'est qui M ?
B2 - Cobb achète le Modigliani
B3 - Jo chez Cobb
B4 - Arrestations
B5 - Cobb détruit les œuvres
B6 - Interrogatoires
B7 - Épilogue
B8 - Cobb en panique avec sa femme
B9 - Late, I Wanna Run Home



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KEY POINTS
- Following on from 2023's 20th Anniversary re-issues of Neon Nights (RetroPop's #1 Re-issue of Year, 2023), Dannii Minogue returns to the dance floor once more for Neon Nights Remixed.

- Neon Nights Remixed brings together the best new remixes, newly commissioned for the 2023 for the first time on vinyl, including reworks from Initial Talk, AMYL, Luke Mornay, Project K and a specially commissioned new remix of 'Put The Needle on It' by Korpi & Blackcell.

- All mixes featured appear on vinyl for the very first time.

- Limited transparent blue vinyl - Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive.



TRACKLISTING
SIDE A
A1 Put The Needle On It (Korpi & Blackcell Ree'wurk)
A2 Who Do You Love Now? (Bart Claessen Radio Mix)
A3 For The Record (Luke Mornay Thirst Trap Radio Edit)
A4 Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling (Initial Talk Radio Edit)
A5 Blame It On The Music (Amyl Radio Edit)
A6 Nervous
A7 Hide And Seek (Thriller Jill Original Radio Mix)
SIDE B
B1 Blame It On The Music (Original Roger Sanchez 12" Mix)
B2 For The Record (Luke Mornay Track Ya Baby Dub)
B3 Come And Get It (Sebastian Krieg Edit)
B4 I Begin To Wonder (Project K's All Night At 54 Mix)


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yellow bag with double print, limited edition

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KEY POINTS
- Originally released as a DJ only promo 12" single in 1992, The Dub Extravaganza Part 2 of Shakespears Sister's 'Black Sky' was an early taste of Underworld's remixing prowess, with Darren Emerson and Rick Smith twisting the original's goth pop into a nine-minute progressive house boiler. Since then, copies of the single have been much sought after.

- Finally The Dub Extravaganza Part 2 is re-issued on vinyl, alongside The Dub Extravaganza Part 1 and two newly commissioned of the re-edits of the Underworld mix by Leo Zero.

- Limited Glow-In-The-Dark green vinyl with newly commissioned artwork - Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive.


TRACKLISTING
A1. Black Sky (The Dub Extravaganza) (Leo Zero Edit)
A2. Black Sky (The Dub
Extravaganza) (Leo Zero Extended Edit)
B1. Black Sky (The Dub Extravaganza) (Part 2)
B2. Black Sky (The Dub Extravaganza) (Part 1)



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Unreleased extended & instrumentals versions from the sessions of "Faded" Album :
- "Autour de chez moi" & "Tu viens Marie ? " both as + 12 minute epic songs
- " Louie Louie " instrumental version
- Exclusive new song performed with Pascal Comelade

Exclusive Record Store Release - 30 minute LP .

TRACKLISTING

A1 Autour de chez moi (Extended Version) - 12:06
A2 Sleaford (feat Pascal Comelade) - 03:13
B1 Tu viens Marie ? (Extended Version)- 12 :29
B2 Louie Louie (Instrumental Version) - 03 :27


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" Pickled Eggs and Sherbet is the sole album by English electronic group All Seeing I - the production trio of Dean Honer, Jason Buckle and Richard Barrett (aka DJ Parrot).

" Part of the late nineties big beat / trip hop scene, it brought together many disparate threads of the Sheffield's music scene past (and then) present including contributions from the likes of cabaret crooner Tony Christie, Human League frontman Phil Oakey and Pulp's Jarvis Cocker.

" Lead single "The Beat Goes On" which had a huge viral moment on TikTok and social media in 2022, becoming one of the most widely used 'Sounds' in recent years accruing 2.4 billion views and 162k creations.

" The follow up 'Walk Like A Panther' peaked at #10 in the UK Singles Chart. Featuring vocals from Tony Christie, it became his first hit single in 25 years.

" London Records have remastered & re-issued the cult-classic album :
1. for the very first time on vinyl ! As collector Red & Yellow Double LP.
2. with an expanded and remastered 2CD edition to boot, including rare b-sides from lost CD singles, new mixes from DJ Parrot and more.


TRACKLISTING:

DOUBLE VINYL

A-SIDE
A1. Walk Like A Panther
A2. No Return
A3. Beat Goes On
B-SIDE :
B1. Sweet Music
B2. Mary
B3. 1st Man In Space
C-SIDE :
C1. Drive Safely Darling
C2. Stars on Sunday
C3. Big Pecker
C4. I Peggio
D-SIDE
D1. I Walk
D2. Happy Birthday Nicola
D3. Plastic Diamond


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Tracklist
A1. Charlie Charlie - Hill St - Bella Boo Edit
A2. Charlie Charlie - Save Us feat. Mapei - Mondag Remix
A3. Charlie Charlie - Lorena - Gerd Janson Ambient Edit
B1. Hypernatural - Stormfront - Gerd Janson Remix
B2. Hypernatural - Spirit Walk - Knightlife Remix

If there’s one thing we know at International Feel, it’s that good things take time. But sometimes, just sometimes, they take a little longer than expected. Enter IFEEL088, a split remix 12” that stitches together two albums, two projects, and a collection of kindred spirits who understand the delicate art of sonic transformation.
Charlie Charlie (the Swedish duo of Chords and Bella Boo) have been long-time admirers of Mondag, ever since their ears first met the melancholic splendor of Sad Soup. When it came time to create Save Us, they had one request: a sax solo from Kristian (of Mondag fame). A beautiful idea, but as the fates (and studio schedules) would have it, the horns never made it onto the album.
Fast forward, and what began as a missed opportunity has now come full circle. Mondag, still taken with Save Us, took matters into their own hands and offered up a remix – a shimmering, unexpected rework of a track that already carried so much weight. Charlie Charlie obliged. And, because there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, Bella Boo herself offers a tight and nimble edit, while Gerd Janson drapes the track in an ambient mist for those more horizontally inclined.
Hypernatural exists in some liminal space between waking life and dreamstate, it makes sense that its remixes should play with perspective. The trio—Dan Whitford (Cut Copy), Mirko Vogel, and Mike Gamwell (a.k.a. Knightlife)—crafted their album between the Swedish coast and the Scottish highlands, capturing the sublime and the surreal in equal measure. Now, it’s time to hand things over to new guides.
Mike Gamwell himself steps up, delivering a fresh take that bends and stretches time, while Gerd Janson follows, offering another piece for the puzzle—one that slots seamlessly into the hazy, transportive nature of the Hypernatural sound.
One record, two projects, three perspectives, and infinite interpretations. IFEEL088 is a reminder that sometimes the best things in life are worth the wait.








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2LP,TRIPLE GATEFOLD, Download Codes included

Genre: Melodic House & Techno

Tracklist:
A1) Definition – Pain
A2) Definition – Malfunction
A3) Definition – Drowning
B1) Definition – Hope
B2) Definition – Demolition
C1) Definition – Blueprint
C2) Definition, Natascha Polké – After Rain Comes Sun
C3) Definition – Gold
C4) Definition – Full Spectrum
D1) Definition – Herz
D2) Definition – Ending
D3) Definition, Treeboot – Relief

Lion, The Lion is Definition's summary of a phase of life. It roars with an unmistakable sense of strength, woven into every resonating beat and drifting melody.
Through shimmering synth textures, driving basslines, and subtle vocal traces, it carries you across a spectrum of emotional states—from feverish, pulsing energy to meditative introspection. Each track feels like a small yet significant battle won, a testament to resilience in the face of challenges. Percussion elements build tension, then dissolve into moments of calm, highlighting the dynamic interplay of fragility and power. Beneath its surface lies a constant wave of determination, anchoring the album’s softer elements in a foundation of raw strength.
Twisting tempos and sudden shifts in atmosphere propel you forward, ensuring that no section remains complacent or still. There is both grit and grace here, fused together in a complete experience that summons courage from the very first note. As the journey unfolds, a quiet resolve emerges, a promise of hope amid challenging times. Ultimately, the record stands as a moving ode to perseverance, asserting that true might resides not in grand gestures, but in the steady, unwavering pulse that keeps us going.


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Hyper-limited (300 only) ethereal guitar soul originally cassette only. 2025 first time ever vinyl release, 140g vinyl.


Track List:

A1 I
A2 II
A3 III
A4 IV
A5 V
A6 VI
A7 VII

B1 VIII
B2 IX
B3 X

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Every so often an album of such deceptive genius, of such aesthetic clarity, comes across our desk and transfixes us. Thought Leadership's III Of Pentacles is one such work of art. It's an instant classic and glides into the pantheon of timeless guitar-soul totems. Originally out on cassette only, we present the first ever vinyl issue. It's a hideously limited pressing of 300 for the world, so don't sleep on this.

Thought Leadership has already garnered big support from such tastemakers as Ruf Dug, Jason Boardman, Nathan Gregory Wilkins, J Walk, Evan Woodward, Justin Robertson and Heavenly's Jeff Barrett. The first time we heard III Of Pentacles, we nearly wept at the thought that something so beautiful, so bursting with real hope, could even exist in this brutal world. To quote the Quietus, "imagine if Stockport was situated somewhere along the Pacific Coast Highway rather than the M60, and you’ll have some idea of the coordinates to the post-industrial, sunburnt dream space opened up here."

So, who is Thought Leadership? What do we know about them? They reside in Stockport and are obsessed with ethereal guitar records. That’s about it. That and these X ideas shared with you, the listener.

Captured on a multitrack recorder in a terraced house in Stockport, this is as DIY as it gets. Glaringly obvious is a love for classic Factory and early 4AD. Perhaps it is the proximity to the River Mersey where the ideas arrived, and there being but three miles between where this and the Durutti Column’s classic “LC” was recorded, as the two operate across a familiar aural plain. Be it geographic or otherwise, limited by a true economy of means, namely guitar, pedals and drum machine, the fruit borne from these humble tools has been indelibly shaped by the perma-gloom that hangs low over the Manchester and Stockport environs.

Ushered in on 808 kicks, “I” opens the record as a beautiful Sketch for Stockport; a chiming maj7 chord dripping in chorus and delay sets us on our way. The Vini Reilly comparisons are unavoidable. “II” is all John McGeoch, with its trippy goth-psyche arpeggiated pattern cascading across the stereo image. Do those drums swing? But goths don’t swing?! They do here. We’re treated to a bit of crunch on the lead guitar part and some really lush reverb. We even step forth into shoegaze territory, albeit briefly, for the middle eight. “III”, a firm Be With favourite, continues the dreamy psyche leanings of the previous track, with an even bigger melody this time. We’re hearing The Teardrop Explodes on quaaludes here. A proto-dream pop cut soaked in melancholy. But watch out! The coda finds Johnny Marr has gotten into the ‘ludes and gatecrashed the final bars with some incredibly ignorant B minor pentatonic noodling.

“IV” ditches the drum machine for the first in a suite of three beatless electric guitar duets. The first of these semi-improvised rubato ideas is a striking departure from the earlier playful pieces, coming over emo and moody. Greyscale sulking for Stratocaster. Sign us up. “V” contains some really lyrical phrasing; a gorgeous conversation between two guitars. Real Stopfordian Primitive; meditative, crude, rain-soaked. We cycle through the same feels, then end on an alluring chord that breaks the pattern. Sometimes thoughts are like this. “VI” creeps in all plaintive, then a huge reverberating descending guitar line comes tumbling in like something off those classic Dif Juz 12”s. There’s some Maurice Deebank in there too, for sure, and the coda nods to early Meat Puppets.

“VII” rounds out the A Side, and succinctly presents a summary of all ideas explored thus far on our journey. The drum machine is back, this time with some wispy delay, before both guitars enter together playing interlocking lines. As we start, we end, with the delayed 808 guiding us out.

Opening Side B, “VIII” sees us embark on the other side of our journey as we slow down and space out. The drum machine is here, but the guitars are different now. Think Sensations Fix or Göttsching at his most peeled out. Drones, ambient drifts of broken chords and distorted lead lines all swirl round the mix. Side B is one for headphones for sure. “IX” is almost too exquisite for words. A New Age Mixolydian voyage through the cosmos. If you’re unmoved by the end you’ve probably got no pulse. We were left blunted ineffable by this one, such is the smudged elegance radiating from this idea. All hail the Thought Leader.

“X” is a full circle moment, and a fitting end. If you’ve not already elsewhere across the platter, you will be getting heavy Robin Guthrie vibes from this piece. Like the rest of Side B, this improvised jam sticks within a framework of related chords but the celestial energies channelled might invite us to wander “outside”, especially when the Tubescreamer is engaged.

RIYL Durutti Coulmn, Cocteau Twins, Dif Juz, Sensations Fix, Spike and adjacent guitar musicks – but, ultimately, this is just its own thing; such is the strength of ideas presented. "It’s good music to chill out to." (??)

Be With is honoured to present the first ever vinyl release of III Of Pentacles, carefully remastered by Be With's engineer Simon Francisco to ensure it sounds better than ever after its initial tape release. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry, in Holland. The original tape cover artwork, so crucial to Thought Leadership's striking visual aesthetic, has been rejigged for vinyl issue here at Be With. Its stark presentation befits the music contained within. They inform us that they shuffled their tarot deck to ask what the album should be called and the card you see on the cover popped out. The III Of Pentacles tarot card represents teamwork, shared vision and the ability to achieve goals through collaboration. We like to think Thought Leadership and Be With have nailed this one.

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" Pickled Eggs and Sherbet is the sole album by English electronic group All Seeing I - the production trio of Dean Honer, Jason Buckle and Richard Barrett (aka DJ Parrot).

" Part of the late nineties big beat / trip hop scene, it brought together many disparate threads of the Sheffield's music scene past (and then) present including contributions from the likes of cabaret crooner Tony Christie, Human League frontman Phil Oakey and Pulp's Jarvis Cocker.

" Lead single "The Beat Goes On" which had a huge viral moment on TikTok and social media in 2022, becoming one of the most widely used 'Sounds' in recent years accruing 2.4 billion views and 162k creations.

" The follow up 'Walk Like A Panther' peaked at #10 in the UK Singles Chart. Featuring vocals from Tony Christie, it became his first hit single in 25 years.

" London Records have remastered & re-issued the cult-classic album :
1. for the very first time on vinyl ! As collector Red & Yellow Double LP.
2. with an expanded and remastered 2CD edition to boot, including rare b-sides from lost CD singles, new mixes from DJ Parrot and more.

DOUBLE CD

CD1
1. Walk Like A Panther
2. No Return
3. Beat Goes On
4. Sweet Music
5. Mary
6. 1st Man In Space
7. Drive Safely Darlin'
8. Stars On Sunday
9. Big Pecker
10. I Walk
11. I Peggio
12. Happy Birthday Nicola
13. Plastic Diamond
14. Dirty Girl
15. Airy Armpits

CD2
1. Beat Goes Wrong
2. Sweaty Walls
3. Pickled Eggs & Sherbet
4. Beat Goes on (La De Da De Da Cody Wong Mix)
5. First Crooked Man
6. First Crooked Dub
7. I Walk Crooked
8. Return of the Crooked Cat


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