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  • Klaus Weiss Rhythm & Sounds ‎– Sound Inventions
    Klaus Weiss Rhythm & Sounds ‎– Sound Inventions
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    “The second Be With foray into the archives of revered German library institution Selected Sound is one of our favourites, Sound Inventions from Klaus Weiss Rhythm And Sounds, originally [...]

    GENRE: Soundtracks / Library Music
  • Tom Dissevelt – Fantasy In Orbit
    Tom Dissevelt – Fantasy In Orbit
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    “Even before the landing of men onto the moon or any space travels, majestic Tom Dissevelt captured the essence of the space mood and science fiction aesthetic. Fantasy in Orbit […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Herbie Hancock – Sextant
    Herbie Hancock – Sextant
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    “When Herbie Hancock left Warner Bros. in 1971 after releasing three musically sound but critically and commercially underappreciated albums — Crossings, Mwandishi, and Fat Albert [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Walt Dickerson – This Is Walt Dickerson!
    Walt Dickerson – This Is Walt Dickerson!
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    “Walt Dickerson never got quite the credit he deserved for pioneering a modernist approach to the vibes during the early ’60s, aligning himself with the emerging “new [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • The Chills ‎– Submarine Bells
    The Chills ‎– Submarine Bells
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    Label: Slash – 9 26130-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1990 Media Condition: VG+ Jacket Condition: VG

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Discharge ‎– Grave New World
    Discharge ‎– Grave New World
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    Label: Profile Records – PRO-1221, Rock Hotel Records – PRO-1221 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1986 Media Condition: VG+ Jacket Condition: VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Discharge ‎– Why
    Discharge ‎– Why
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    Label: Clay Records – PLATE 2, Clay Records – PLATE TWO Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, EP, Lyntone Pressing Country: UK Released: Apr 1981 Media Condition: VG Jacket Condition:VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Ernie Krivda – Tough Tenor Red Hot
    Ernie Krivda – Tough Tenor Red Hot
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    “Tenor saxophonist Ernie Krivda, whose decision to remain home in Cleveland has resulted in gaining much less recognition than he deserves, is a highly original player with an intense and [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Oliver Lake – Gallery
    Oliver Lake – Gallery
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    “Unlike some musicians associated with the avant-garde, altoist Oliver Lake often sounds at his strongest when backed by a piano-bass-drums rhythm section. This excellent set finds Lake [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Borah Bergman – Upside Down Vision
    Borah Bergman – Upside Down Vision
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    “Borah Bergman is a volatile free jazz pianist who also plays with a fractured lyricism whenever he turns thoughtful (which is often–see “Poignant Dream”). Keeping the [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • A. Spencer Barefield – After The End
    A. Spencer Barefield – After The End
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    Recorded on October 25. 1987, Dearborn Heights, Michigan Label: Sound Aspects – sas 030 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Germany Released: 1989 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Greg Goodman, Henry Kaiser, Toshinori Kondo, Evan Parker, Rova Saxophone Quartet – Metalanguage Festival Of Improvised Music 1980 – Volume 1: The Social Set
    Greg Goodman, Henry Kaiser, Toshinori Kondo, Evan Parker, Rova Saxophone Quartet – Metalanguage Festival Of Improvised Music 1980 – Volume 1: The Social Set
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    The Social Set is a free improvisation. Recorded in Berkeley, Ca. at 1750 Arch Studios, Oct. 19, 1980. Label: Metalanguage – ML 116 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1981 […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • David Murray – Low Class Conspiracy
    David Murray – Low Class Conspiracy
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    “This LP contains tenor saxophonist David Murray’s first full-length album as a leader. At 21, Murray already had remarkable technique and these explorations with bassist Fred Hopkins [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Yuma Abe – Hotel New Yuma
    Yuma Abe – Hotel New Yuma
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    Yuma Abe presents “Hotel New Yuma,” the latest album from the vocalist and guitarist of Tokyo-based band never young beach. Japan of the 1950s and 1960s has had such a […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative, Rock / Pop
  • Jim O’Rourke, Eiko Ishibashi, Tatsuhisa Yamamoto – Shiminkai
    Jim O’Rourke, Eiko Ishibashi, Tatsuhisa Yamamoto – Shiminkai
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    New album “Shiminkai” by Kafka’s Ibiki, a three-piece band comprised of Jim O’Rourke, Eiko Ishibashi, and Tatsuhisa Yamamoto. Recorded live performance in Tokyo in 2023 by [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Experimental / Noise
  • Steve Kuhn, Scott LaFaro, Pete La Roca – 1960
    Steve Kuhn, Scott LaFaro, Pete La Roca – 1960
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    The only recordings left by the three members of John Coltrane’s short-lived rhythm section in New York in 1960 tell the story of the missing link in jazz history. This […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Derek Bailey / Noël Akchoté – Close To The Kitchen
    Derek Bailey / Noël Akchoté – Close To The Kitchen
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    “Derek Bailey records often with very different people, but this session stands out as one of his best from the second half of the ’90s. At the time of this […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Derek Bailey / Pat Thomas / Steve Noble – And
    Derek Bailey / Pat Thomas / Steve Noble – And
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    Derek Bailey: guitar; Pat Thomas: keyboards; Steve Noble: turntables. Label: Rectangle – REC-S Format: Vinyl, LP Country: France Released: 1997 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Dewey Redman ‎– Coincide
    Dewey Redman ‎– Coincide
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    “Dewey Redman is featured in a few different settings on this intriguing and generally successful album. The best cuts are the originals that match Redman’s tenor with bassist Sirone [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Jemeel Moondoc & Muntu – New York Live !
    Jemeel Moondoc & Muntu – New York Live !
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    Side One recorded October 24, 80, Live at the Public Theatre, N.Y.C. Side Two recorded April 2, 1981, Live at Studio Henry, N.Y.C. Label: Cadence Jazz Records – CJR 1006 […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Jerome Cooper – The Unpredictability Of Predictability
    Jerome Cooper – The Unpredictability Of Predictability
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    “Not many jazz drummers present entire albums of themselves in solo format, but when they do, chances are they’re going to haul out everything including the kitchen sink to dazzle [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Joel Futterman, Jimmy Lyons, Richard Davis, Robert Adkins – Inneraction
    Joel Futterman, Jimmy Lyons, Richard Davis, Robert Adkins – Inneraction
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    “Of all forms of expression, music can enter most deeply into the whole being: the emotions; memory; intellect as it connects with feeling and desire. Of course, for this to […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Joe McPhee – Tenor
    Joe McPhee – Tenor
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    “There are lots of outstanding Joe McPhee LPs. Nation Time being chief among them, but there’s also Pieces Of Light, Oleo and Topology. The Poughkeepsie, New York-based [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Joe McPhee ‎– Black Magic Man
    Joe McPhee ‎– Black Magic Man
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    “Black Magic Man is arguably the pivotal Joe McPhee release. It bridged the span between the regional and the international, bypassing the national altogether. “Recorded in the same [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Lester Bowie – Fast Last!
    Lester Bowie – Fast Last!
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    “As is often true of a Lester Bowie record, this set has surpising moments and a liberal use of absurd humor, along with some fine playing. Certainly one would not […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Raymond Boni, Claude Bernard ‎– Pot-Pourri Pour Parce Que
    Raymond Boni, Claude Bernard ‎– Pot-Pourri Pour Parce Que
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    A9 Recorded live at Riverbop, Paris, April 16th 1977. All other tracks recorded live at La Vielle Grille, Paris, April 17th 1977. Label: Hat Hut Records – G Format: Vinyl, […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • The Frank Lowe Sextet* ‎– Skizoke
    The Frank Lowe Sextet* ‎– Skizoke
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    “A leader album released in 1981 by the American saxophonist Frank Lowe, known for his involvement in Don Cherry’s “Ralativity Suite,” “Brown Rice,” Alice [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Vario II – Vario II
    Vario II – Vario II
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    Recorded June 1980 at Historisches Museum, Hannover. Label: Moers Music – momu 01084 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: Germany Released: 1980 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Antonello Salis ‎– Orange Juice / Nice Food
    Antonello Salis ‎– Orange Juice / Nice Food
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    Recorded Live on Monday February 4, 1980 at Untere Mensa der Universität Zürich. Label: Hat Hut – hat Hut TEN Format: Vinyl, LP Country: Switzerland Released: 1980 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Anthony Braxton ‎– Six Compositions (Quartet) 1984
    Anthony Braxton ‎– Six Compositions (Quartet) 1984
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    “Anthony Braxton (who on this set plays alto, soprano, C-melody sax, clarinet, and flute) met up with his longtime pianist Marilyn Crispell for the first time on this Black Saint […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • The Vinny Golia Trio – Slice Of Life
    The Vinny Golia Trio – Slice Of Life
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    “This LP is one of multi-instrumentalist Vinny Golia’s strongest early albums. Showcased in a trio with bassist Roberto Miranda and drummer Alex Cline, Golia shows off his [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • The Vinny Golia Quintet – Out For Blood
    The Vinny Golia Quintet – Out For Blood
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    “This is an exciting free bop album. Vinny Golia (who switches between tenor, baritone, soprano, and sopranino) teams up with the witty and extroverted trombonist Mike Vlatkovich, pianist [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • André Jaume ‎– Saxanimalier
    André Jaume ‎– Saxanimalier
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    Solo reeds from the French saxophonist/clarinetist. Recorded live, June 29, 1978 at Stadium / Bar Du Totem, Paris. Label: Hat Hut Records – R Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • M.B. – Plays The Clockwork Orange
    M.B. – Plays The Clockwork Orange
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    “Reissue of a February 1980 decomposition (M.B. skippin’ up the film’s original soundtrack) from the Italian industrial forereunner. Halting tape cut-ups of the classical score [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Richard Ramirez & MSBR – Negative / Offensive
    Richard Ramirez & MSBR – Negative / Offensive
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    (A tribute to The New Blockaders (A celebration of the influential) Anti) artists Richard & P.D. Rupenus, TNB. Dedicated to the memory of Koji Tano. Collaboration release. Each artist [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Colin Potter – A Skeleton / Cupboard Situation
    Colin Potter – A Skeleton / Cupboard Situation
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    Compiled from his early ICR releases and compilation tracks all recorded/released from the years of 1978-1983. Label: Vinyl-On-Demand – VOD 35 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: Germany [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • The New Blockaders – First Live Performance
    The New Blockaders – First Live Performance
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    Recorded live at Morden Tower, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 8th. June, 1983. Originally released together with Changez Les Blockeurs as part of a 2LP box set, has since been released as a single […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Boyd Rice – S/T
    Boyd Rice – S/T
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    An early entirely sample-based work that approaches Warp Records territory in certain sections. Label: Mute – STUMM 4 Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue Country: UK Released: 1981 VG+/VG. Some creasing [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • COUM Transmissions – Sugarmorphoses
    COUM Transmissions – Sugarmorphoses
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    “Sugarmorphoses was recorded in 1974 solely by Genesis P-Orridge within the COUM Transmissions headquarters, joyfully known as the Ho Ho Funhouse, and are some of the most compelling [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Asmus Tietchens – Teils Teils
    Asmus Tietchens – Teils Teils
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    “The first track of this is the side-long “Teilmenge 20,” which begins as a set of indecipherable static electricity clicks that are quite warm and engaging, which quickly [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Nocturnal Emissions – Imaginary Time
    Nocturnal Emissions – Imaginary Time
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    Warped text-to-speech recordings and other traces of early electronica abound from the ever shifting Nigel Ayers. Label: Soleilmoon Recordings – SOLV 002 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: [...]

    GENRE: Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Aaron Dilloway / Carlos Giffoni – Live At The No Fun Fest 2007
    Aaron Dilloway / Carlos Giffoni – Live At The No Fun Fest 2007
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    “Full no fun 2007 live sets, from Giffoni and Dilloway recorded to the best possible quality.Total tape mangling, and Analog Synth destruction.” – No Fun. Label: No Fun [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Astro / Hiroshi Hasegawa – Live At Muryoku Muzen Temple
    Astro / Hiroshi Hasegawa – Live At Muryoku Muzen Temple
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    “This is the companion release to the Astro CD titled The Echo At the Purple Dawn being released at the same time on Important Records. Astro, of course, is the […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Willem Breuker Kollektief – S/T
    Willem Breuker Kollektief – S/T
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    Recorded at Right Track, New York City Oct. 31, 1983 Label: About Time Records – AT-1006 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress Country: US Released: VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Paul Bley With Charlie Mingus, Art Blakey – Introducing Paul Bley
    Paul Bley With Charlie Mingus, Art Blakey – Introducing Paul Bley
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    “Paul Bley’s historical debut album. Here the young talented and technically strong pianist appears as leader of a super-trio with nothing but Mingus himself on bass and Art Blakey on [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • James Newton Ensemble – Suite For Frida Kahlo
    James Newton Ensemble – Suite For Frida Kahlo
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    A springy jazz suite from the flutist’s large band. Label: AudioQuest Music – AQ-LP1023 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 180g Vinyl Country: US Released: 1994 VG+/VG+. Small thin split at center [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Anthony Braxton – Five Pieces 1975
    Anthony Braxton – Five Pieces 1975
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    “The tightness of his very alert and versatile group and the strength of the compositions make this one of Anthony Braxton’s most rewarding records of the mid-1970’s.” [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Current 93 Dreamt By Andrew Liles – Like Swallowing Eclipses
    Current 93 Dreamt By Andrew Liles – Like Swallowing Eclipses
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    “The Material on these albums, that has now been dreamt by Andrew Liles, was originally performed and released by Current 93 on the following albums Nature Unveiled, Dogs Blood Rising, […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Mission Of Burma – Vs.
    Mission Of Burma – Vs.
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    “The EP Signals, Calls and Marches suggested that Mission of Burma had the talent and vision to become one of America’s great rock bands; the subsequent album Vs. proved beyond […]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • V/A – Viva Negativa! – A Tribute To The New Blockaders Volume I
    V/A – Viva Negativa! – A Tribute To The New Blockaders Volume I
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    “Viva Negativa! A Tribute To The New Blockaders including. collaborations with/reworkings by 75 avant garde/industrial/noise artists. 2 volumes, 4LPs each. Typically insane presentation [...]

    GENRE: Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Robert Rich – Premonitions 1980-1985
    Robert Rich – Premonitions 1980-1985
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    “Undoubtedly, Rich’s imprimatur was hallmarked early on, his feel for what constituted moods both light and dark colored in from the outset. His facility with manipulating sound borders on [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Galen – American Cassette Culture: Galen Recordings 1979-1982
    Galen – American Cassette Culture: Galen Recordings 1979-1982
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    “Galen Herod is one of the pioneering synthesis artists of American cassette culture. From 1979 to 1982 he produced several outstanding and creative electronic tape releases which he [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • V/A – The Lung Function Years – Solo & Side-Projects To Click Click
    V/A – The Lung Function Years – Solo & Side-Projects To Click Click
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    “The Lung Function Years gives an insight into Adrian and Derek Smith‘s musical legacy from 1982 to 1986 focusing on their Lung Function label, solo work and side projects Half […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Johnny Osbourne – Never Stop Fighting
    Johnny Osbourne – Never Stop Fighting
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    The follow-up to Johnny Osbourne’s 1980 Fally Lover album, and even though two years have passed, time seems to have stood still here, but that’s not surprising considering this set [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • The Upsetters – Double Seven [Silver Vinyl]
    The Upsetters – Double Seven [Silver Vinyl]
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    Limited numbered edition of 750 copies on silver coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s 1973 album Double Seven marked the development of his Black Ark sound. [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • John Holt – 1000 Volts Of Holt
    John Holt – 1000 Volts Of Holt
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    The best-selling single artist Trojan albumof all time, 1000 Volts Of Holts set the standard for a new uptown style ofreggae by successfully blending raw Jamaican rhythms with highly [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • The 4th Street Orchestra ‎– Ah Who Seh ? Go-Deh !
    The 4th Street Orchestra ‎– Ah Who Seh ? Go-Deh !
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    Limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on orange coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Founded in 1971, Matumbi was among the earliest and best British reggae bands. They did, however, [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • Augustus Pablo – Thriller
    Augustus Pablo – Thriller
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    Mid 70s Pablo gone absolutely fantastic. Rootsy dub cut after cut.

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • Muhal Richard Abrams – Spiral: Live At Montreux 1978
    Muhal Richard Abrams – Spiral: Live At Montreux 1978
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    “Muhal Richard Abrams performs unaccompanied throughout this concert appearance from the 1978 Montreux Jazz Festival. The relatively brief “String Song” features some odd sound [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Dennis Brown – Words Of Wisdom
    Dennis Brown – Words Of Wisdom
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    Alongside Culture, Prince Far I, and the DJ Trinity, singer Dennis Brown helped establish the Mighty Two (Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson) production brand during the late 1970s, and he […]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub