The essence of ZIP GUN remains firmly in the funky pastures which characterized ZINC ALLOY, with the only significant difference lying in the presentation. Decades on, each of Bolans latter day albums retain a hint of their original controversy, but hindsight lends them an impact (and, for what it s worth, a credibility) which contemporary…
Described as the quiet before the storm that was the band s Electric Warrior album, T. Rex s self-titled 1970 LP contained a certain amount of the folkie sensibilities that they d already been displaying whilst still going under the much more substantial name of Tyrannosaurus Rex. It s a rather unknown album to some fans, given that it…
The second in a series of classic vinyl reissues featuring original artwork painstakingly restored and hot-stamped with gold foiling. Beneath The Shadows is the second studio album by the American hardcore punk band T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty), released in 1982 through Alternative Tentacles. With the addition of keyboardist Greg Kuehn to the lineup, the…
For over two decades, Taking Back Sunday has cultivated a massive, dedicated fanbase built around music that reverberates with supreme sincerity, desire, and connection. The influential, multi-platinum selling rock band brought mature songcraft and pop sensibilities to punk’s rigid conformity, helping expand the genre’s contours while carrying the band to new heights. Now, Taking Back…
Liberation is a collaborative album by Talib Kweli and Madlib.[1] It was made available as a free download from Stones Throw s Rappcats website, and Kweli and Madlib s MySpace pages for the first week of 2007, beginning New Year s Eve 2007.[2] It was removed about a week later. One cover for the album is an adaptation of a piece by guerrilla artist Banksy,…
English art-pop legends Talk Talk’s classic albums The Colour of Spring (1986) and Spirit of Eden (1988) are being reissued on 180g heavyweight vinyl cut from the original analog master tapes, together with a DVD featuring the album delivered as a 96kHz 24 bit LPCM stereo mix. In addition, the accompanying DVDs for both albums also feature one extra bonus track. In the case of Spirit of Eden, included…
Heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing including a DVD-Audio disc containing the album delivered as a 96kHz 24 bit LPCM stereo mix.. Digitally remastered edition of this 1986 album from the British outfit. While their first two albums were commercially successful, the color of Spring found the band moving towards a more sophisticated and mature sound….
Most critically-acclaimed and pioneering bands to come out of the UK. Talk Talk s The Party s Over was a start of a journey for Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums), and Paul Webb (bass) who constantly evolved throughout their career from synth-pop beginnings into pioneering avant-garde post-rock in the latter stages…
Talk Talk began as a quartet consisting of Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums) and Paul Webb (bass guitar). They were generally associated with the New Romantic movement; more specifically, in their early years, they were often compared with Duran Duran, as both bands not only featured a double-barreled name and a Roxy…
Following on the heels of Talking Heads: 77 (1977) and More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978), the Talking Heads issued their breakout third album Fear Of Music on Sire in 1979. Their second with Brian Eno as co-producer, the 11-song set was hailed as one of the top albums of 1979 by tastemakers across the board and it was the band s first gold…
Little Creatures, originally released in 1985 includes the classics “And She Was” and “Road To Nowhere”. Reissued for the first time since the original release. Among the most adventuresome bands in rock history, the Talking Heads drew from funk, minimalism, and African and Brazilian music in promulgating a new sound that was both visionary and…
Talking Heads More Songs About Buildings And Food on 180g LP Formed in NYC in the mid-’70s by David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth, and ex-Modern Lover Jerry Harrison, Talking Heads soared out of their humble CBGB’s beginnings to become Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and one of the most adventurous and influential bands of all-time. The Talking Heads recorded…
Talking Heads Naked Reissued on LP for the First Time Since Its Original Release in 1988. Naked, originally released in 1988 includes “(Nothing But) Flowers” and “Blind”. Reissued for the first time since the original release. Among the most adventuresome bands in rock history, the Talking Heads drew from funk, minimalism, and African and Brazilian music…
Formed in the mid-70s by art school chums David Byrne, Chris Franz, and Tina Weymouth and ex-Modern Lover Jerry Harrison, Talking Heads rose out of the CBGB punk crucible and proved themselves one of the most artistically adventurous and influential bands of all time. Their visionary, polyrhythmic sound fused elements including rock, funk, and punk with diverse…