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Back From The Brink – Pre-Revolution Psychedelic Rock From Iran – 1973 to 1979 (7 Inch Box Set)

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Melodic psychedelia from 70s Iran – an incredible full scale anthology of recordings by guitarist and vocalist Kourosh Yaghmaei from the pre-revolution years – and an absolute treasure! Kouroush often recorded with his brothers – Kourosh singing lead and playing guitars or bass – with Kamran Yaghmaei on guitars and backing vocals and Kambiz Yaghmaei on keys and backing vocals. Other players contribute drums, bass and occasional additional elements – harmonica or horns on few tracks. The sound is a really wonderful amalgam of western garage, psych and strains of funk with native Iranian modes and tempos. The songs here sink in on an emotional level without us knowing a word of the language – the passionate vocals work wonderfully in that regard – but musically, it's innovative stuff that's nicely tripped out and heavily rhythmic, without compromising the melodic sensibility. The 4 X 7" box set contains exact replications of Kourosh's original vinyl releases – each in a pictiure sleeve – plus a 40 page full color booklet. Includes "Gole Yakh", "Del Dareh Pir Misheh", "Leila", "Paiz", "Hajme Khali", "Akhm Nakon" "Saraabe Toe" and "Dar Enteha".  © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.