Now Again, 1970s. 2 CDs
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 ...
Black Fire/Strut (UK), 1973.
A much-needed slice of work from Juju – the group who later transformed into spiritual funk ensemble Oneness Of Juju! Juju only recorded two full albums in the early 70s, so this unissued live set is a key addition to their catalog – and the whole thing's got this bold quality that's ...
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1973. 2LP Gatefold (reissue)
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About April 1, 2021
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ...
Elektra/Get On Down, 1996. 2LP (reissue)
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About February 1, 2021
The classic solo debut from Busta Rhymes – one of the gruffiest, most excitable voices in hip hop history – busting out on his own here in a major way! Beats by Jay Dee, Easy Mo Bee, Q Tip, Dj Scratch and others. Mid 90s nascent Flipmode Squad and solo greatness all the way. Includes ...
Elektra/Traffic, 1993. 2LP (reissue)
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The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initally underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ...
Now Again, Late 60s/Early 70s. 2LP Gatefold
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About February 1, 2021
Rare psychedelia from all over the world – rock, soul, funk and astral folk – styles flowing cohesively on a single compilation thanks to the killer melodies, hard drums & percussion, and the impeccable taste of the Now Again/Stones Throw team! Forge Your Own Chains, simply put, is ...
Warner/Jackpot, 1977. (reissue)
The actual film was weaker than the first Exorcist movie, but the soundtrack's a great one – a wonderful Ennio Morricone score, right up there with his better-known classics of the 70s! Some tracks have a full, sweeping style that's sublime – that compressed Morricone approach to ...
Jam'brio/Jazz Room (UK), 1982. (reissue)
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Quentin Coaxum, 2021.
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Four Flies (Italy), 2021.
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Four Flies (Italy), 1970s/Early 80s. 2LP
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Warner/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1996. (reissue)
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INS/Vampi Soul (Spain), (reissue)
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Survival Research (Australia), Early 70s. (reissue)
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About March 19, 2021
Incredibly funky work from Manu Dibango – a set that's easily as great as his classic Soul Makossa album – but which is a lot more obscure overall! The work's got a fiercely-jamming quality all the way through – lots of rumbling percussion at the bottom, and also a bit of ...
Rune Grammafon (Germany), 2021.
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Kryptox (Germany), 2LP Gatefold
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Odeon/Honey Pie, Early 60s. (reissue)
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About March 26, 2021
Killer early work from Elza Soares – a superb little set of lively bossa tunes, all arranged by the great Astor Silva! The work's equal parts bossa and samba – with the rougher edges you might expect from Elza's other work of the 60s, and some of the phrasing that might be implied by ...
Honey Pie, 1974.
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About March 26, 2021
Hugh Masekela at a really fantastic point in his career – recorded live for a radio broadcast, and working with a freewheeling style that's quite different than both his early and later work! The vibe here is right up there with some of the few longer-form jazz recordings made by Hugh in the ...