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The year 2003 saw the inception of Eclectic Discs, the home of good music and the label of choice for discerning music lovers throughout the world. Eclectic's releases quickly became regarded as the watchword for quality packaging and superb remastering in the world of both catalogue reissues and frontline releases by classic artists, with over fifty individual titles released by the label.
Now, the people who brought you Eclectic Discs bring you Esoteric Recordings, a new identity, but still a home for good music with the emphasis on quality packaged and remastered catalogue reissues and inspiring new works from artists with a history and heritage. Esoteric is an exciting part of a new chapter for label manager Mark Powell that began with Eclectic Discs, and continues as part of the Cherry Red group of labels. Mark said "Cherry Red Records is the oldest independent record label in Britain, born of the glory days of the UK indie music scene of the late 1970's. Whilst their compatriots have either gone by the wayside or have become part of multi-national corporations, Cherry Red have always stayed true to their ideals. It's an exciting prospect to establish Esoteric Recordings within the company and to be part of their continuing story. I'm looking forward immensely to working with Ian McNay, Adam Velasco and all at Cherry Red to develop Esoteric into an identity to be proud of."
The first releases on Esoteric will appear in September 2007 and will feature titles by Rare Bird, Egg, Gong leader Daevid Allen, Paladin, Marsupilami, Big Sleep and a 2CD anthology by British progressive jazz rock outfit Jonesy. In addition the label will be releasing frontline products in the form of the first ever DVD and a new live album recorded by John Lees' Barclay James Harvest at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London in November 2006.
Hatfield And The North/Hatfield And The North ....import CD $19.99
Recorded for Virgin Records in 1974, "Hatfield and the North" was the eponymous debut album by the band comprising former Caravan member Richard Sinclair, keyboard player Dave Stewart, guitarist Phil Miller and drummer Pip Pyle. Regarded as one of the finest albums in the "Canterbury" genre, the album also featured guest appearances by Geoff Leigh of Henry Cow and Robert Wyatt who sang guest vocals on the track "Calyx." This Esoteric Recordings reissue adds both sides of the band's 1974 and 'Your Majesty is Like a Cream Donut'/'Oh What a Lonely Lifetime' featured on the Virgin sampler album "V" and previously unreleased on CD as bonus tracks, together with a booklet featuring restored artwork and notes by Sid Smith.
Hatfield And The North - The Rotters' Club ....import CD $19.99
Recorded for Virgin Records in 1974, "The Rotters' Club" was the second album by the band comprising former Caravan member Richard Sinclair, keyboard player Dave Stewart, guitarist Phil Miller and drummer Pip Pyle. Regarded as one of the finest albums in the "Canterbury" genre, the album also featured guest appearances by such luminaries as Jimmy Hastings and Mont Campbell. This Esoteric Recordings reissue adds material included on the 1980 compilation "Afters" and on the "Over the Rainbow" live album from 1975. The re-mastered reissue also includes a booklet featuring restored artwork and notes by Sid Smith.
Graeme Edge Band/Kick Off Your Muddy Boots ....import CD $19.99
Founder member and drummer of The Moody Blues, Graeme Edge recorded this classic album in 1975 while the Moody Blues were on a sabbatical. Teaming up with Adrian and Paul Gurvitz as the core of his band, "Kick Off Your Muddy Boots" was a fine effort (cited by some as the finest solo album by any Moody Blues member of the 1970's) and featured a guest appearance by Ginger Baker on the song Gew Janna Woman. Unavailable on CD for many years, this Esoteric Recordings release has been re-mastered from the original master tapes and includes the non-album track 'We Like To Do It' (issued as a single in 1975) as a bonus track.
Graeme Edge Band/Paradise Ballroom ....import CD $19.99
Founder member and drummer of The Moody Blues, Graeme Edge recorded his second classic album in 1976 while the Moody Blues were on a sabbatical. Teaming up with Adrian and Paul Gurvitz, Edge followed on from his debut solo album with another fine effort, leading some to cite his two solo albums as the finest solo album by any Moody Blues member of the 1970's. Unavailable on CD for many years, this Esoteric Recordings release has been re-mastered from the original master tapes and includes a lavishly illustrated booklet and essay.
Eric Burdon/Mirage ....import CD $19.99
Recorded in Los Angeles in 1973, "Mirage" was one of the finest albums of the 1970's by Animals' front man Eric Burdon. The soundtrack for a proposed United Artists film with the Vietnam War as its subject matter, the music recorded by Burdon such as 'Dragon Lady,' 'River of Blood,' 'Mind Arc' and 'Driftin'/Geronimo's Last Stand' was some of the finest of his career. Exploring the genres of rock, psychedelia and African beats, the sessions also saw Burdon record the song 'Mirage,' written by Jimi Hendrix on the night he died. Sadly, first the film and latterly a proposed double album release by Atlantic Records were shelved and the "Mirage" album and sessions were consigned to the archives.
Steve Swindells/Fresh Blood ....import CD $19.99
Recorded in 1980 for Atco Records, the album featured Steve's version of 'Shot Down In The Night' (a hit for Hawkwind) and musical contributions from Hawkwind members Simon King and Huw Lloyd-Langton with former Van Der Graaf Generator bassist Nic Potter also contributing. The album was a powerful work which promised much in commercial terms but failed to chart. Long sought after by Hawkwind fans, the album is now finally available on CD for the first time on Atomhenge.
Hawklords/Live '78 ....import CD $19.99
Atomhenge, the home of Hawkwind's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, continues their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "Live 1978" by HAWKLORDS. Recorded at Brunel University in November 1978 on the tour to promote the album "Hawklords: 25 Years On," the Hawklords show was Dave Brock and Robert Calvert's vision of a mechanised society that perfectly embraced the influence of the musical New Wave to deliver some of the most effective music written during Calvert's tenure with Hawkwind. This new release comprises the band's entire set, newly mixed from the original 24-track tapes and includes four previously unreleased tracks.
Hawkwind/Chronicle Of The Black Sword (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
"The Chronicle of the Black Sword," the conceptual album based on Michael Moorcock's "Elric" books, was recorded in 1985 and was arguably one of Hawkwind's finest albums of later years. Critically acclaimed upon release, the album was followed by an extensive tour which would give rise to the "Live Chronicles" album. Deleted for many years, this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and includes the bonus tracks 'Arioch' (from the rare 1985 CD edition of the album), along with all four tracks from the 1984 "Earth Ritual" EP.
Hawkwind/Love In Space ....import double CD $24.99
This album was originally recorded in 1995 on Hawkwind's "Alien 4" tour and was released the following year on the Emergency Broadcast label. The album was a masterpiece and featured the charismatic Ron Tree on vocals, along with a line-up of Dave Brock, Alan Davey And Richard Chadwick. Deleted for many years, this album is now a much sought after item by Hawkwind aficionados. This Atomhenge reissue includes 3 bonus tracks taken from the rare 1997 "Love In Space" EP, which included the Zeus B Held mix of the title track and two previously unreleased live recordings.
Circus/Circus ....import CD $19.99
Released in 1969, the eponymous album by Circus was one of the first Progressive Rock releases on the Transatlantic label, until that time primarily known as a leading Folk and Folk Rock imprint. Circus featured saxophonist and flautist Mel Collins (later to join King Crimson and Camel), along with Ian Jeff (guitar, vocals), Kirk Riddle (bass) and Chris Burrows (drums). An excellent jazz influenced Progressive work, the album featured a notable cover of Lennon & McCartney's "Norwegian Wood" and is now a highly desirable collector's item among Progressive rock aficionados. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been re-mastered from the original master tapes.
Fat Mattress/Fat Mattress (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Recorded in 1969, "Fat Mattress" was the eponymous debut album by the band formed by Jimi Hendrix Experience bass guitarist Noel Redding. Recorded in late 1968/early 1969, the album evoked the influences of the time, touching upon styles pioneered by groups such as Traffic (whose member Chris Wood guested on the record). A superb piece of Psychedelic rock in its own right, "Fat Mattress" failed to get the attention it deserved at the time of release (despite a tour as support act to the Hendrix Experience) but has subsequently been hailed as a classic of the era. This Esoteric reissue has eight bonus tracks comprising non-album singles, mono mixes, studio out-takes and an unreleased solo single by Fat Mattress' Jim Leverton.
Fat Mattress/Fat Mattress II (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
"Fat Mattress II" was the second album by the band formed by Jimi Hendrix Experience bass guitarist Noel Redding. Recorded in late 1969, the album followed on in style from the band's debut album. Issued in 1970 the album failed to get the attention it deserved at the time of release but has subsequently been hailed as a classic of the era. This Esoteric reissue has six bonus tracks taken from the unreleased third Fat Mattress album.
Dick Heckstall-Smith/A Story Ended (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Recorded in April 1972, "A Story Ended" was the debut solo album by Colosseum saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith. Recorded upon the demise of Colosseum, the sessions featured contributions by Jon Hiseman, Mark Clarke, Chris Farlowe & Dave Greenslade of the band, along with Graham Bond (of whose Organization Dick was a member alongside Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker), Chris Spedding and lyrical offerings from Pete Brown. A superb example of Jazz influenced Progressive rock, the album appeared on Bronze Records in 1972 and is now hailed as a classic of the genre. This Esoteric reissue features three live recordings as bonus tracks and two studio tracks by the band Manchild featuring Dick Heckstall-Smith, James Litherland, Dave Rose, Billy Smith and Theodore Thunder.
The Liverpool Scene/Amazing Adventures Of... ....import double CD $24.99
First-ever anthology of the legendary late '60s counter-culture act. The Liverpool Scene were fronted by gifted artist and poet Adrian Henri. Also in the band were folk artist Mike Hart, accomplished singer-songwriter Andy Roberts award-winning jazz bassist Percy Jones (later in Brand X) and Mike Evans. This 2-CD set draws on three rare albums and a posthumous compilation for RCA, issued between 1968 and 1970. None of the Liverpool Scene's music is currently available on CD. Essential for any fan of the Bonzos, the Scaffold or even Frank Zappa/Mothers Of Invention. Includes several previously unissued TV recordings.
National Health/National Health ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new re-mastered edition of the classic 1978 debut album by National Health. Evolving from Canterbury stylists Hatfield & The North, National Health featured the talents of Dave Stewart on keyboards, Pip Pyle on drums and Phil Miller on guitar along with guests such as Jimmy Hastings. At various times the group also included such luminaries as Bill Bruford, Mont Campbell and Alan Gowen. Released by Affinity Records in February 1978, the album is a classic of the "Canterbury" style and is sure to be a much sought after release by all aficionados of the genre. This re-mastered edition is issued alongside National Health's "Of Queues and Cures" album.
National Health/Of Queues And Cures ....import CD $19.99
Evolving from Canterbury stylists Hatfield & The North, National Health featured the talents of Dave Stewart on keyboards, John Greaves on bass, Pip Pyle on drums and Phil Miller on guitar along with guests such as Jimmy Hastings and Peter Blegvad. At various times the group also included such luminaries as Bill Bruford, Mont Campbell and Alan Gowen. Released by Charly Records in November 1978, the album is a classic of the "Canterbury" style and is sure to be a much sought after release by all aficionados of the genre. This re-mastered edition is issued alongside National Health's eponymous debut album "National Health."
Gilgamesh/Another Fine Tune You've Got Me Into ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the first official release of a re-mastered edition of the classic 1978 album by Gilgamesh. These Canterbury stylists were formed in 1972 with the core of the band built around Alan Gowen on keyboards and Mike Travis on drums. At various times the line-up included former Caravan and Hatfield & the North member Richard Sinclair, Mont Campbell (formerly of EGG) and Neil Murray. After recording a debut album for Virgin's Caroline label, the band recorded this wonderful album in 1978 for Charly Records. For this, the final Gilgamesh album, Alan Gowen was joined by guitarist Phil Lee, former Soft Machine bass player Hugh Hopper and drummer Trevor Tomkins. "Another Fine Tune You've Got Me Into" is a classic of the "Canterbury" style and is sure to be a much sought after release by all aficionados of the genre.
Soft Heap/Soft Heap ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new Remastered edition of the classic 1978 album by Soft Heap. These Canterbury stylists featured leading lights of the genre. Comprising former Soft Machine members Hugh Hopper on bass and Elton Dean on saxophone, former Hatfield & The North drummer Pip Pyle, and Gilgamesh keyboard player Alan Gowen, the group recorded this sole album for Charly Records in 1978, drawing stylistically upon each member's musical pedigree producing a record of excellence. "Soft Heap" is a classic of the "Canterbury" style and this re-mastered edition is sure to be a much sought after release by all aficionados of the genre.
Fire/The Magic Shoemaker ....import CD $19.99
Fire was Hounslow's finest psychedelic rock group. Fronted by Dave Lambert (later to join The Strawbs), the band recorded two legendary singles for Decca before signing to Pye Records and recording this legendary Psychedelic Rock rarity in 1969. Featuring guest appearances by guitarist Paul Brett and Dave Cousins of The Strawbs, the album failed to sell in significant quantities at the time of release. Now hailed as a masterpiece of the genre, the album featured in Record Collector's Top Ten sought after rare albums list. This new remastered edition features four bonus tracks, namely both sides of the two Fire singles released by Decca in 1968 along with an extensive booklet featuring new liner notes and an interview with Dave Lambert.
Spooky Tooth With Pierre Henry/Ceremony ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new Remastered edition of the classic experimental work "Ceremony," a collaborative project between Spooky Tooth and "Musique Concrete" composer Pierre Henry. Subtitled "An Electronic Mass" the record was composed by Spooky Tooth's Gary Wright and Henry. Released by Island Records in 1969, the album caused a sensation, dividing the opinion of critics and fans of Spooky Tooth alike. A haunting, dark Gothic fusion of rock and Henry's unique electronic avant-garde style, the album would lead to the break-up of the original line-up of the group. The subject of MOJO magazine's "Buried Treasure" column in 2008, "Ceremony" remains a truly unique and impressive work.
Spooky Tooth/Lost In My Dream - An Anthology 1968-1974 ....import double CD $24.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of this 2CD anthology by the legendary Spooky Tooth, spanning their entire recorded output for Island Records from their first single to 1974's "The Mirror." Evolving from the VIP's into psychedelic rockers ART before becoming Spooky Tooth, the band were one of the early stars of the label along with compatriots Traffic. One of the most intelligent acts of their time, they recorded a series of diverse albums including the classic "Spooky Two" and the experimental work "Ceremony." Including non-album singles, a previously unreleased mix of "Lost in My Dream" and two previously unreleased songs from 1968, this anthology is the most comprehensive collection of Spooky Tooth's finest work yet and is a fine tribute to a fine, and sometimes overlooked, band.
Jack Bruce/Automatic ....import CD $19.99
Following on from the release of the 6CD boxed set "Can You Follow?" in 2008, Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the first ever CD release of Jack Bruce's 1983 album "Automatic." Never released outside of Europe, the album saw Jack explore the world of electronic keyboards alongside his more traditional approach to music making. A solo album in the true sense of the word, "Automatic" was recorded at Pink Floyd's Britannia Row studios with Jack overdubbing most of the instrumentation himself. Featuring such outstanding tracks as 'Make Love (Part II),' 'Encore,' 'Green and Blue,' 'Swarm' and 'Automatic Pilot,' the release of the album on CD is a welcome event for the scores of Jack Bruce fans who have been eagerly awaiting its digital appearance for many years.
Daevid Allen/Now Is The Happiest Time Of Your Life ....import CD $19.99
Following the well received reissue of Gong founder Daevid Allen's "Good Morning" album in 2007, Esoteric Recordings is pleased to announce the release of a new Remastered edition of Daevid's Classic 1977 album "Now is the Happiest Time of Your Life." Originally released on Affinity Records, this marvellous record followed on from the style of "Good Morning," the album was again recorded at Daevid's home in the Balearics and once more utilised the musical services of members of the Majorcan band Euterpe. Including classics such as 'Poet for Sale,' 'Why Do We Treat Ourselves Like We Do?,' 'I Am' and 'Deya Goddess,' the album is one of Allen's finest and is a treat for all followers of Gong.
Man/Revelation ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1969, "Revelation" was the first album by Welsh rock legends, Man. A fabulous blend of psychedelia and acid rock, the set is now regarded as an early classic by the band. Featuring the French hit single "Erotica" and a loose concept inspired by the Space race, this Esoteric reissue has four bonus tracks including a previously unreleased extended take of "Erotica. With fully restored artwork, the booklet features liner notes by Man's guitarist and resident wit Deke Leonard.
Man/2 Oz's Of Plastic With A Hole In The Middle ....import CD $19.99
Following the well received reissues of Man's United Artists label catalogue in 2008, Esoteric Recordings continue their series of Man reissues with "2 oz's Plastic with a Hole in the Middle." Originally released in September 1969 on Pye Records' progressive label, Dawn, the album was the band's second work. A fabulous blend of psychedelia and acid rock, the classic set featured such classics as 'Spunk Rock' (mistakenly titled 'Spunk Box' by Pye Records), 'It Is As It Must Be' and 'The Storm.' This Esoteric reissue has three bonus tracks, fully restored artwork and a booklet with previously unseen photographs and liner notes by Man's guitarist and resident wit Deke Leonard.
Hawkwind/PXR 5 ....import CD $21.99
Atomhenge, the home of Hawkwind’s catalogue from 1976 – 1997, continues their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "PXR 5." The album, originally recorded in 1977 – 1978 and released in 1979, was the band's final masterpiece for Charisma records that perfectly embraced the influence of the musical New Wave to deliver one of the most effective albums released during Calvert's tenure with Hawkwind. This expanded edition features 8 bonus tracks, 5 previously unreleased including 'We Like to Be Frightened.' Featuring such classic tracks as 'Robot,' 'High Rise,' 'Jack of Shadows,' 'Death Trap' and 'PXR 5,' this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes (a first for any CD issue of this album).
Hawkwind/Live Seventy Nine ....import CD $21.99
"Live Seventy Nine," originally released in 1980, saw Hawkwind storm the UK charts and spawned the hit single 'Shot Down in the Night,' along with the first appearance of the classic 'Motorway City' on vinyl. This expanded edition features 2 bonus tracks. The first official CD release in many years; this Atomhenge edition is remastered from the original master tapes
Hawkwind/Quark Strangeness & Charm (deluxe edition) ....import double CD $24.99
ATOMHENGE, the home of HAWKWIND's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, continue their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "QUARK, STRANGENESS & CHARM." The album, originally released in 1977, was Dave Brock and Robert Calvert's masterpiece that perfectly embraced the influence of the musical New Wave to deliver one of the most effective albums released during Calvert's tenure with Hawkwind. This expanded edition features a bonus CD featuring studio session alternate takes and live recordings by THE SONIC ASSASSINS from 1977. Including such classic tracks as "Spirit of the Age," "Hassan I Sabbah" and "Damnation Alley," this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes (a first for any CD issue of this album).
Bond and Brown/Two Heads are Better than One ....import CD $18.99
Now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes and fully restored artwork. Bringing together the raw jazz rock and blues talent of Graham Bond with Cream and Jack Bruce lyricist Pete Brown. Graham Bond was at the vanguard of 60s British musicians pioneering fusions of jazz, r'n'b and the newly emerging rock sensibility, most notably in his own seminal Graham Bond Organisation, which included the likes of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Dick Heckstall-Smith and, briefly, John McLaughlin. Pete Brown composed lyrics for some of the most classic songs of the 60's for Cream including White Room and Sunshine of Your Love as well as inspirational beat poetry . After the demise of Brown's band Piblokto (also highly regarded in rock circles), Bond and Brown came together. A fusion of jazz, rock and afro influences they created a truly unique album that was to prove Graham Bond's final recorded work before his tragic death in 1974. Includes two bonus tracks - Milk Is Turning Sour In My Shoes and Macumbe.
Barclay James Harvest/Live ....import CD $19.99
Perhaps the finest hour of Barclay James Harvest came with this live album recorded in 1974 on the tour to promote the release of their first album for Polydor, "Everyone is Everybody Else." The live set features all of their classic tracks such as 'Mockingbird,' 'Summer Soldier,' 'Medicine Man,' 'She Said' and 'For No One.' The record was the band's first UK chart album and is constantly cited in internet polls as the group's finest album. Released to coincide with a series of British concerts by John Lees' Barclay James Harvest, this album makes a much welcomed appearance on CD once more.
Barclay James Harvest/Live Tapes (Expanded Edition) ....import double CD $24.99
Recorded over two tours in 1976 and 1977, "Live Tapes" was released as Barclay James Harvest were on the ascendant. Following on the heels of their Platinum selling album "Gone to Earth," "Live Tapes" offered versions of songs from the album such as 'Poor Man's Moody Blues' and 'Hymn' alongside live selections from albums such as "Time Honoured Ghosts" and "Octoberon." This collection also adds three bonus tracks not released on the original double album, 'Medicine Man,' 'The World Goes On' and 'Hymn for the Children.'
Woolly Wolstenholme & Maestoso/Uneasy Listening ....import double CD $24.99
Founder member and keyboard player of Barclay James Harvest, Woolly Wolstenholme was arguably the symphonic and progressive influence within the band. His mellotron playing and songs graced many classic BJH albums between 1970-1978. Departing in 1979 for a solo career he recorded the album "Maestoso" for Polydor before leaving music after an aborted second album. Teaming up with John Lees in his incarnation of BJH in 1998 he also resurrected his solo career with the band Maestoso. This collection draws from his early solo work and his acclaimed albums "One Drop in Dry World" (2004), "Grim" (2006) and "Caterwauling" (2007). Featuring two previously unreleased tracks, this collection features Woolly's finest work over two CDs.
The Deviants/Ptooff! ....import CD $19.99
The Deviants/Disposable ....import CD $19.99
The Deviants/Deviants Three ....import CD $19.99
2009 sees Esoteric Recordings release the classic trilogy of albums by Ladbroke Grove counter culture proto-Punks the Deviants. Founded by legendary counter-culture figure Mick Farren and Russell Hunter and inspired by The Fugs, the Deviants were first of the anarchic groups to emerge from the Ladbroke Grove area of London. Two years before Hawkwind burst on to the underground scene, the Deviants were preaching revolution and creating their own form of musical anarchy."“Ptoof!" was the band's classic debut album, originally released in 1967 and only available by mail order from the pages of International Times. Resplendent in a lavish fold out sleeve and with liner note by John Peel, the record caused a sensation, one of the first truly independent British rock albums to be released. This edition restores original the artwork and has been re-mastered from the original master tapes. "Disposable" was the band's second album, originally released in 1968 on the Stable imprint and featured the legendary "Let's Loot the Supermarket." A musical signpost that would point the direction the Deviants offspring the Pink Fairies would take, this Esoteric re-mastered edition is long overdue. "Deviants 3" was the band's final album, originally released in 1969 on the Transatlantic imprint and featured the legendary "Billy the Monster." Soon after its release the Deviants broke apart with Russell Hunter, Paul Rudolph and Duncan Sanderson forming the legendary Pink Fairies, whilst Mick Farren would record a legendary solo album and continue pursuing his own revolutionary dream.
Mick Farren/Mona - The Carnivorous Circus ....import CD $19.99
Joining the release of the trilogy of Deviants is this classic solo album recorded in 1970 by Deviants founder and leading counter culture figure Mick Farren. The album featured the two part opus "Carnivorous Circus," a montage of music and speech, which included interviews with a Hell's Angel and Steve Took speaking about the time he spent in Borstal. A work of dark genius, the album also included Farren's unique cover versions of two rock and roll classics, Bo Diddley's 'Mona' and Eddie Cochran's 'Summertime Blues.' This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been re-mastered from the original master tapes and restores the album artwork.
Daevid Allen/Good Morning ....import CD $18.99
In 1975, following his departure from GONG, the highly influential group he had founded, Daevid Allen sought musical solace in the village of Deja on the island of Mallorca. Here he encountered a group of Catalan musicians, Euterpe, with whom Allen began a collaboration. Recorded in Mallorca, the album "GOOD MORNING" was released by Virgin Records in 1976 to great acclaim, being a unique work that was regarded by fans and critics as being equally as good as anything he recorded with GONG, if not better. Filled with Allen's startling original musical observations, "GOOD MORNING" appeared briefly on CD in the early 1990's and vanished quickly. Long sought after by the legions of GONG / DAEVID ALLEN followers, ESOTERIC RECORDINGS is proud to announce the reissue of this album with fully restored artwork and superb 24-bit digitally remastered sound as well as the bonus track, Euterpe Gratitude Piece.
Arc/Arc at This ....import CD $19.99
First official CD release for this classic album - remastered from the original master tapes. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to announce the debut CD release of "Arc at This" by ARC. The sole album by this band is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Decca label in 1970. ARC came out of the ashes of SKIP BIFFERTY, one of Britain's great unsung psychedelic rock groups. When former Skip Bifferty vocalist GRAHAM BELL joined former NICE drummer Brian Davison's Every Which Way, the remaining members (Tom Duffy, Mick Gallagher, John Turnball and David Montgomery) formed this progressive rock outfit. Reuniting with Graham Bell the following year the group became BELL + ARC, recording an acclaimed album for Charisma Records. This release will be warmly greeted by collectors of early 1970's progressive music.
Neil Ardley/Harmony of the Spheres ....import CD $19.99
Remastered from the original master tapes! ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are proud to announce the first ever UK CD release of Neil Ardley's wonderful album "Harmony of the Spheres." Having moved to London, Ardley studied arranging and composition from 1960 to 1961. He joined the JOHN WILLIAMS Big Band as pianist, writing both arrangements and new compositions, and from 1964 to 1970 was the director of the newly-formed New Jazz Orchestra. Neil Ardley developed dual careers in music and in writing and publishing, both of which he continued until his death on 23 February 2004. Ardley based this 1978 album on the ancient idea of the Harmony of the Spheres, the idea that each planet produces a musical note related to its orbit. The album notably features BARBARA THOMPSON and the skilled guitar playing of JOHN MARTYN over a rich orchestral sound mixing electronic keyboards with acoustic instruments and voices.
Big Sleep/Bluebell Wood ....import CD $18.99
Big Sleep were a Welsh band whose inflence was far beyond their sole album offering released in 1971. The band members (formerly with EYES OF BLUE) would all soon head for greater things in bands such as GENTLE GIANT, MAN and WILD TURKEY (formed by ex-Jethro Tull bassist Glenn Cornick) and RICK WAKEMAN's band. An album that features many fine songs and styles, "Bluebell Wood," (originally released on the highly collectable PAGASUS label), has been sought after by collectors for many years thanks to its influence and place in the history of British progressive rock and in the annals of Welsh rock. Remastered from the original master tapes, "Bluebell Wood" has never sounded so good. This release is sure to appeal to followers of MAN and GENTLE GIANT in particular.
Paul Brett's Sage/Paul Brett Sage ....import CD $19.99
Paul Brett's Sage/Jubilation Foundry ....import CD $19.99
Paul Brett's Sage/Schizophrenia ....import CD $19.99
Respected guitarist and singer-songwriter PAUL BRETT began his career in the 1960's by performing on records by ARTHUR BROWN and TINTERN ABBEY among others. After guesting on the acclaimed "MAGIC SHOEMAKER" album by FIRE in 1970 he signed to PYE Records as a solo artist, recording the classic "PAUL BRETT SAGE" the same year. Following the acclaim of the album, BRETT formed the band SAGE and recorded the first of two albums for PYE's progressive imprint, DAWN, "Jubilation Foundry" in 1971. More rock-based in focus, the album tapped into the new Progressive Rock movement. 1972's "SCHIZOPHRENIA" continued in this direction and gained the biggest exposure for BRETT's band. The classic "Custom Angel Man" was a highlight of the record and saw the group appear on THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST. Remastered from the original master tapes, these Esoteric Recordings reissues make the entire PAUL BRETT SAGE catalogue available on CD in the UK for the first time.
Jack Bruce/Can You Follow ....import 6 CD box set $84.99
Esoteric Recordings are proud to release Can You Follow as 6 CD career retrospective of the legendary JACK BRUCE. One of Britain s greatest popular musicians, Jack has spent fifty years as a professional musician. Aside from his work with CREAM (with ERIC CLAPTON & GINGER BAKER), Jack has collaborated with numerous artists with a stubborn refusal to compromise his music. Be it working in the worlds of Jazz, Blues, Rock or ethnic music, Jack Bruce has explored musical territories with a level of excellence all too rare. Compiled with the full involvement of Jack, CAN YOU FOLLOW is the most comprehensive celebration of Jack s musical achievements, drawing on his many fine solo albums such as SONGS FOR A TAILOR, HARMONY ROW, OUT OF THE STORM, HOWS TRICKS, JET SET JEWEL through to the superb SHADOWS IN THE AIR & MORE JACK THAN GOD. The set also includes 14 tracks by CREAM (including previously unreleased mono mixes) and Jacks collaborations with BLUES INCORPORATED, GRAHAM BOND ORGANISATION, JOHN MAYALL,MANFRED MANN, LIFETIME, FRANK ZAPPA, WEST BRUCE & LAING, ROCKET 88 (with Charlie Watts), BBM and much more. Housed in a deluxe set with a 68 page booklet with an exclusive interview & many unpublished photos, CAN YOU FOLLOW is the ultimate JACK BRUCE set and an essential document of a supremely talented artist.
Jack Bruce & Friends/I've Always Wanted to Do This ....import CD $19.99
First UK CD release for this classic album - remastered from the original master tapes. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are proud to release this classic JACK BRUCE album from 1980, the result of a unique collaboration between Bruce and musicians BILLY COBHAM, CLEM CLEMPSON and DAVID SANCIOUS. A wonderful album of diversity, it saw JACK truly on form with such wonderful songs as "Hit & Run," "Livin' Without Ja," "Dancing on Air" and "Bird Alone," all written with long time collaborator Pete Brown. An overlooked gem from JACK BRUCE's catalogue, the album receives an official UK CD release for the first time. This ESOTERIC release, remastered from the original tapes, follows on the heels of the label's critically acclaimed 6 CD set JACK BRUCE retrospective "Can You Follow?" and is indeed a welcome one.
Robert Calvert/Freq ....import CD $19.99
New CD release for this classic album from the masters of Sci Fi Rock - remastered from the original tapes with two bonus tracks. Co-writer of Silver Machine, a member of Hawkwind, famed poet, author and lyricist, Calvert released "Freq" in January 1985. The album was originally recorded August 1984 in Computer Music Studio, London for Flicknife records and was inspired by the 1984 miners' strike and the effect it had on miners, their families and British politics. One of the most intelligent songwriters in the progressive-rock field, displayed in both his recorded and published work an informed and compassionate concern for the world around him, all of which is reflected in "Freq," a concept album dealing with automation in the workplace, industrial decline, unemployment, and the overall mechanization of man. This reissue appears on a new Cherry Red imprint, Atomhenge, managed by the people at Esoteric Recordings. "Freq" is remastered from the original tapes and adds the 1980 single "Lord of the Hornets" and its b-side, "The Greenfly and the Rose."
Jimmy Campbell/Half Baked ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1970, "Half Baked" was the second and perhaps best known album by one of Liverpool's finest musicians, JIMMY CAMPBELL. Campbell's followed up his 1969 debut album "Son of Anastasia" with this masterpiece recorded for VERTIGO records. Featuring music of both beauty and melancholia, the excellent title track and the marvellous "Don't Leave Me Now" this newly remastered CD release also includes the track "Lonely Norman" from the 1971 Vertigo sampler "Heads Together, First Round."
Jimmy Campbell/Jimmy Campbell's Album ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1971, "The Jimmy Campbell Album" was the third and final album by one of Liverpool's finest musicians, JIMMY CAMPBELL. Campbell's followed up his albums "Son of Anastasia" and "Half Baked" with this record for Philips. Featuring music of both beauty and melancholia, such as the excellent "By the Light of a Lamp" and "Salvation Army Citadel" this newly remastered release is the first appearance of the album on CD.
Jimmy Campbell/Son of Anastasia ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1969, "Son of Anastasia" was the debut album by one of Liverpool's finest musicians, JIMMY CAMPBELL. Previously a member of The Kirkby's and 23rd Turnoff (who recorded Campbell's "Michaelangelo" as a single for Deram Records), Campbell's solo career began with this album (produced by John Cameron who had earlier worked with Donovan) which featured material both of aching beauty and melancholia such as the excellent "On a Monday" and his reworking of "Michaelangelo." As with the music of BILL FAY (another songwriter whose work enjoyed a re-evaluation in recent times), CAMPBELL's work is ripe for rediscovery. Recently hailed by MOJO magazine as a "buried treasure," this remastered CD release of "Son of Anastasia" is long overdue as tribute to the work of JIMMY CAMPBELL who sadly passed away in 2007.
CMU/Open Spaces ....import CD $19.99
CMU/Space Cabaret ....import CD $19.99
ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to announce the release of "Open Spaces" by CMU, the band's debut album from 1971, this unique masterpiece is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. CMU (Contemporary Music Unit) were a unique fusion of Progressive rock, Jazz and Folk influences. In keeping with the mood of the times, "Open Spaces" touches a style that evokes the work of contemporaries AFFINITY or even ARTHUR BROWN. In Larraine Odell, CMU had one of the few female vocalists of the Progressive era, a fine vocalist supported by a fine band. Long sought after by collectors, an earlier CD reissue in 1993 omitted the album's lengthy tour de force, "Chanticleer". This ESOTERIC release features the album on CD in its entirety, remastered from the original master tapes. "Space Cabaret," the band's final album from 1973, is a unique masterpiece and also a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. Following on from "Open Spaces," CMU changed line-ups and recruited Leary Hasson on Mellotron from label mates Marsupilami. "Space Cabaret" was CMU's masterwork which was fully in keeping with the mood of the times. Long sought after by collectors, this ESOTERIC release is remastered from the original master tapes and includes the bonus tracks Heart of the Sun and Doctor Am I Normal? To fans of Progressive Rock these two albums are long overdue.
Curved Air/Live ....import CD $19.99
The legendary CURVED AIR recorded a string of innovative & classic albums in the 70's to great acclaim, enjoying a global hit with "Back Street Luv" in 1971. Fronted by singer Sonja Kristina and featuring the violinist DARRYL WAY, by 1972 the line-up began to fracture and by 1973 the band had ground to a halt. Way formed the innovative WOLF, but in 1975 the CURVED AIR came together once more to tour Europe. The resulting live album is perhaps one of the band's finest, documenting all of their classic material. The ESOTERIC RECORDINGS reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and is presented with a booklet featuring a new essay and photographs. See CURVED AIR at the ISLE of WIGHT festival in June 2008.
Demon Fuzz/Afreaka! (expanded edition) ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1970, "Afreaka!" was the sole album by DEMON FUZZ, an AFRO ROCK band who made their mark by signing to Pye Records Progressive imprint DAWN. A melding of rock, jazz and African influences, the album was a funky masterpiece. Recently re-evaluated and sampled by many DJs of a new generation, this Esoteric Recordings reissue has been remastered from the original analogue master tapes and includes all three tracks from their 1970 maxi-single ("I Put a Spell on You," "Message to Mankind" and "Fuzz Oriental Blues") as bonus tracks. Experience DEMON FUZZ!
East Of Eden/Mercator Projected ....import CD $18.99
A milestone in the birth of "progressive" rock, East of Eden's debut album, has been cited by MOJO magazine as a minor masterpiece. Released on the legendary Deram label in 1969, the album established East of Eden as a major act. An imaginative fusion of jazz, psychedelia and world music, it has been remastered from the original master tapes and features twenty minutes of bonus material. All original artwork has been restored and the booklet features many unseen photographs and memorabilia.
East Of Eden/Snafu ....import CD $18.99
East of Eden's second album, "Snafu" was originally released in 1970 by Deram Records and saw the band take their particular fusion of jazz, psychedelia, world music and even blue beat, one step further. As ever, the instrumental prowess of Dave Arbus on violin dominated the music, leading eventually to Arbus playing the infamous violin solo on "Baba O’Reilly" by The Who. Remastered from the original master tapes and featuring many unreleased bonus tracks, including five previously unreleased tracks. An extensive essay features interviews and previously unseen photographs.
Egg/The Civil Surface ....import CD $18.99
EGG were exponents of the so-called "Canterbury" style of rock music and were focussed around the compositional and keyboard playing skills of Dave Stewart (later in HATFIELD & THE NORTH) and Mont Campbell and Clive Brooks. The band recorded two superb albums for Decca Records between 1969 & 1971 before going their separate ways. In 1974 they recorded their final album for the newly established Virgin Record label. Featuring guest musicians such as STEVE HILLAGE and members of the unique HENRY COW, "The Civil Surface" is now regarded as a classic of the "Canterbury" and "Progressive" genres. This ESOTERIC RECORDINGS release has been 24-bit remastered from the original tapes and is certain to delight the many who made the reissues of EGG's previous work such a success.
Egg/Egg ....CD $18.99
This now legendary debut album by Egg featured the talents of Dave Stewart on Keyboards, Mont Campbell on Bass and Clive Brooks on Drums. Egg were associated with the so-called "Canterbury" style of rock music pioneered by artists such as Caravan and Soft Machine. The trio produced music of startling originality and energy, drawing on influences ranging from rock to jazz to psychedelia to classical. Remastered from the original tapes, this reissue includes three bonus tracks, including both sides of the bands only single and "Movement 3" from the albums notorious opus "Symphony No. 2," now restored in its rightful place in this extended composition.
Egg/The Polite Force ....import CD $18.99
Egg featured the talents of Dave Stewart on Keyboards, Mont Campbell on Bass and Clive Brooks on Drums. Egg were associated with the so-called "Canterbury" style of rock music pioneered by artists such as Caravan and Soft Machine. The trio produced music of startling originality and energy, drawing on influences ranging from rock to jazz to psychedelia to classical. This fusion resulted in some of the most enduring releases to appear on Decca's Deram and Nova imprints and are now critically regarded as some of the more unique albums of the early 1970's. Egg's second album, The Polite Force, appeared on the Deram label in 1971 and follows on from the bands adventurous debut. It receives its debut UK CD release on this Eclectic Discs reissue, remastered from the original tapes and with extensive liner notes.
Fair Weather/Beginning from an End ....import CD $18.99
Andy Fairweather Low's classic progressive album - now 24-bit remastered with 6 bonus tracks! Following the demise of AMEN CORNER, Andy Fairweather Low and fellow musical cohorts Blue Weaver, Clive Taylor and Dennis Byron underwent a musical transition into the band FAIR WEATHER. Heading into a "Progressive" direction the band adopted a harder edge and were the first act to sign to RCA Records' progressive imprint NEON (an attempt to rival Philips' VERTIGO label). Perhaps the most successful NEON signing, the band secured a UK TOP TEN hit in "Natural Sinner" before releasing their sole album, "Beginning from an End". Featuring guest contributions from DAVE EDMUNDS on "I Hear You Knockin'," although the album was a success in Europe, FAIR WEATHER lasted a mere 13 months before disbanding. This ESOTERIC reissue gathers together the album and six tracks released over three singles to comprise this definitive edition remastered reissue.
Gary Farr/Strange Fruit ....import CD $18.99
Gary Farr's long lost classic folk rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with bonus tracks. "Strange Fruit" is a great undiscovered work of the acoustic rock/classic rock genres, cited by some as a minor masterpiece. In the late 60's Gary Farr made the transition from leader of R&B outfit The T-Bones to a noted singer-songwriter. Recording an album for Marmalade Records, Farr then signed to CBS Records in 1970, recording this sole album for the label. Sessions featured contributions from RICHARD THOMPSON on lead guitar and leading lights of the underground MIGHTY BABY. Unavailable on CD for many years, "Strange Fruit" is a record made by an often overlooked singer-songwriter made available once more by Esoteric Recordings and is certain to appeal to all who adore acoustic music both melancholic and uplifting. The reissue also features the first ever CD appearance of the single edit of "Revolution of the Season."
Bill Fay/Bill Fay ....import CD 18.99
This reissue of Fay's debut album also adds his first recorded offerings, the single "Screams in the Ears" b/w "Some Good Advice," which appeared in 1967 and produced by Peter Eden and featuring Southend band The Fingers, as backing band. First released on the Nova label, this album was a work both sumptuous and delicately melancholic. Featuring string arrangements by jazz musician Mike Gibbs, sessions would also feature guitarist Ray Russell. Wilco covered Fay's "Be Not So Fearful," which is featured here. Cited by Uncut magazine as "The Missing Link Between Nick Drake, Ray Davies and Bob Dylan," Bill Fay's work now has the patronage of a younger generation of musicians to bring Fay the critical accolades he deserved.
Bill Fay/Time of the Last Persecution ....import CD $18.99
Now highly regarded, Fay's second album is now released by Esoteric Recordings. This reissue features liner notes by Bill Fay and is remastered from the original tapes. Cited by Uncut magazine as "The Missing Link Between Nick Drake, Ray Davies and Bob Dylan," "Time of the Last Persecution" is an altogether darker work than his debut, with sparse instrumentation provided by a band that featured Ray Russell on guitar, Alan Rushton on drums and Darryl Runswick on bass.
Fruupp/Future Legends ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in October 1973 on Pye's DAWN label, "Future Legends" was the debut release by Northern Irish progressive rock masters FRUUPP. A wonderful exercise in Symphonic and Melodic rock, the album was highly acclaimed upon release launching the band on a live career that saw them share the bill with such luminaries as GENESIS (with whom they were often compared). "Future Legends" is now remastered from the original tapes and includes the track "On a Clear Day" which only featured on the first 100 copies of the album. With all of the albums from FRUUPP's catalogue released in February 2009, this release is certain to appeal to all lovers of classic Progressive rock the world over.
Fruupp/Modern Masquerades ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in February 1975 on Pye's DAWN label, "Modern Masquerades" was the final release by Northern Irish progressive rock masters FRUUPP. A wonderful exercise in Symphonic and Melodic rock, the album is now regarded as one of Fruupp's masterworks and saw the band collaborate with former KING CRIMSON member IAN McDONALD who produced and guested on the sessions. "Modern Masquerades" is now remastered from the original tapes and receives its first ever full UK release on CD.
Fruupp/The Prince of Heaven's Eyes ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in November 1974 on Pye's DAWN label, "The Prince of Heaven's Eyes" was the third release by Northern Irish progressive rock masters FRUUPP. A wonderful exercise in Symphonic and Melodic rock, the album is now regarded as Fruupp's masterwork and saw the band enhance their live career. "The Prince of Heaven's Eyes" is now remastered from the original tapes and includes two bonus tracks.
Fruupp/Seven Secrets ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in April 1974 on Pye's DAWN label, "Seven Secrets" was the second release by Northern Irish progressive rock masters FRUUPP. A wonderful exercise in Symphonic and Melodic rock, the album was highly acclaimed upon release and furthered the popularity of the band who enjoyed a dedicated live following. "Seven Secrets" is now remastered from the original tapes.
Galliard/Strange Pleasure ....import CD $19.99
Galliard/New Dawn ....import CD $19.99
First official CD release for these classic albums - remastered from the original master tapes and each with two bonus tracks. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to release both of the highly collectable albums by Progressive / Jazz Rock outfit GALLIARD. Formed in the Midlands in 1969 featuring Andrew Abbott (bass), Geoff Brown (vocals), Dave Caswell (saxophones), Richard Pannell (guitar), Les Podraza (drums) and John Smith (woodwind), this innovative group recorded their first album for Decca's DERAM NOVA imprint in 1970. Like many other NOVA acts, Galliard failed to achieve the commercial success they deserved. Both "Strange Pleasure" and their follow up release "New Dawn" are among the most collectable and valuable records of the Progressive Rock genre. Following a track appearance on the recent 3CD compilation set "STRANGE PLEASURES" and now officially released on CD for the first time, collectors can experience the music of GALLIARD once more.
Denny Gerrard/Sinister Morning ....import CD $18.99
Denver Gerrard had his brief moment in the spotlight of stardom in British rock as one half of the Warm Sounds, the duo that he formed with Barry Husband in 1967. They hit number 27 on the U.K. charts with "Birds and Bees," a trippy psychedelic pop number released by Decca Records' Deram Records imprint. On his classic solo album from 1970 he is backed by the four members of the cult underground rock band HIGH TIDE. A welcome reissue for a classic album that contains some of the most innovative music of the era.
Giles Giles and Fripp/The Cheerful Insanity of Giles Giles and Fripp ....import CD $18.99
This great album is where it all began for the King Crimson stalwarts. An excellent late 60's album which touches on psychedelic pop, (often compared to early Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd) with jazz influences and a whimsical brand of surreal humour. Fripps's guitar is on top form on "Suite No. 1" and shows the shape of things to come when in 1969 he and Mike Giles teamed up with Greg Lake and Ian McDonald to form KING CRIMSON. This remastered reissue comes with bonus tracks and enhanced artwork and should appeal to all lovers of eccentric late 60's Psychedelia and fans of KING CRIMSON.
Claire Hamill/The Minor Fall the Major Lift - The Best of… ....import double CD $24.99
The possessor of one of the finest voices in popular music, Claire Hamill signed to Island records at the age of 16, recording two albums which featured contributions from JOHN MARTYN, FREE & TERRY REID. She then signed to KINK's founder RAY DAVIES' Konk label recording two more classic albums. In the late 70's she collaborated with WISHBONE ASH, STEVE HOWE & JON & VANGELIS before recording a series of albums for Beggar's Banquet collaborating with GARY NUMAN on one track. In 1987 the "VOICES" album was the soundtrack to a successful BBC TV series and reached the top of the NEW AGE chart. This was followed by the release of "Love in the Afternoon." In the 1990's Claire returned to recording with albums "Lost & the Lovers" and "Summer" and Songstress EVA CASSIDY covered Claire's "You Take My Breath Away" gaining her a new audience. Cited by KATE BUSH as an influence, this compilation precedes the reissuing of Claire's work by Esoteric Recordings.
Claire Hamill/October ....import CD $18.99
Classic folk rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with bonus tracks! "October" is Claire's second album, a masterpiece of folk rock and the art of songwriting and features music of both innocence and maturity. Produced by Paul Samwell Smith (who, at the time, had recently worked with Cat Stevens), "October" is a highlight of Claire's early career and is certain to appeal to those who appreciate the art of the singer songwriter. The Esoteric reissue includes "Baby What's Wrong" as a bonus tracks.
Claire Hamill/One House Left Standing ....import CD $18.99
Classic folk rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with bonus tracks! The possessor of one of the finest voices in popular music, Claire Hamill signed to Island records at the age of 16, recording two albums which featured contributions from JOHN MARTYN, FREE & TERRY REID. "One House Left Standing" is Claire's first album, a masterpiece of folk rock and the art of songwriting and features music of both innocence and maturity. The Esoteric reissue includes four bonus tracks, three of which are unreleased, including a version of "Meet Me On the Corner" featuring Gerry Rafferty and Steeler's Wheel as backing musicians and the evocative single B-side "Alice in the Streets of Darlington." With her songs covered by EVA CASSIDY and cited by KATE BUSH as an influence, this reissue is the first part of a programme that sees the reissuing of Claire's work by Esoteric Recordings.
Claire Hamill/Touchpaper ....import CD $19.99
Newly remastered CD release for this classic album with four bonus tracks - 24 Hours from Tulsa, Jump (12" club mix), If You'd Only talk to Me, and Don't Prolong the Agony. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are happy to announce the release of this CLASSIC electronic and ambient album from 1983. After a break of several years from recording in her own right, (during which time she guested on albums by VANGELIS, WISHBONE ASH, JON ANDERSON & STEVE HOWE) CLAIRE HAMILL returned to the music scene with this innovative album that saw contributions from GARY NUMAN, DICK MORRISEY and many more. "Touchpaper" featured such memorable songs as "First Night in New York," "Denmark," "The Moon is a Powerful Lover" and "Ultra Violet Light." The record would later be an influence on the Ambient Dance scene a decade later and ranks as one of Claire's most unique works. With liner notes by Claire, this ESOTERIC RECORDINGS reissue adds four bonus tracks taken from singles recorded and released between 1983 - 1985.
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Recently hailed by RECORD COLLECTOR magazine as "The finest vocalist you've never heard," CLAIRE HAMILL has enjoyed a long and varied career as one of Britain's finest female singer songwriters. Signing to Island Records in 1971 at the age of 17, she made a series of wonderful albums in the 1970's. The singer EVA CASSIDY covered Claire's "You Take My Breath Away" and Claire's influence extends to artists such as KATE BUSH. In the 1980's Claire's music embraced the ambient movement and following work with artists such as JON & VANGELIS, Claire recorded the wonderful album "Voices," a record featuring solely vocal sounds that topped the UK New Age Chart and was the soundtrack to BBC TV's "Domesday" series. She followed this in 1988 with the equally excellent song based "LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON", featuring the classic "Trees." ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are proud to release this innovative work by a unique performer. Both are remastered from the original tapes and Love in the Afternoon includes two bonus tracks.
Hardin & York/The World's Smallest Big Band ....import CD $19.99
Keyboard player and vocalist EDDIE HARDIN and drummer PETE YORK had first played together in the second incarnation of the SPENCER DAVIS GROUP, following STEVE WINWOOD's departure to form TRAFFIC. In 1969 HARDIN & YORK struck out on their own to form a highly unique duo utilizing powerful Hammond organ work and percussion to record a series of wonderful albums in the Progressive / Jazz Rock vein. "THE WORLD'S SMALLEST BIG BAND" was their second album and featured recordings made at Olympic Studios and material recorded live at De Lane Lea studios in front of a small audience. A popular attraction in Europe, the record remains a noted highlight of their career. This ESOTERIC RECORDINGS reissue is remastered and includes two bonus tracks - Everyone I Know and Cowboy.
Keef Hartley/Lancashire Hustler ....import CD $19.99
First official CD release for Keef Hartley's classic 1973 solo album - remastered from the original tapes. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to complete their reissuing of Keef's Deram catalogue with the first ever CD release of his final album for Deram the excellent "Lancashire Hustler." Featuring guest appearances from Robert Palmer & Elkie Brooks and their band Vinegar Joe, this welcome reissue includes liner notes by the man himself and a booklet with previously unseen photos.
Keef Hartley Band/The Battle of North West Six ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band's classic second album - now remastered from the original tapes. His first album, Halfbreed, regarded as a classic of the fusion of rock, jazz and blues, HARTLEY went one better later in the year by changing the line-up of his band to include gifted guitarist, vocalist and writer MILLER ANDERSON. This new band recorded the wonderful "BATTLE OF NORTH WEST SIX" for Decca later that year, around the same time they performed at the legendary WOODSTOCK festival. Unavailable for many years, ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to reissue the album with liner notes by Keef Hartley.
Keef Hartley Band/Halfbreed ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band's classic first ablum - now remastered from the original tapes and expanded to include their first single. KEEF HARTLEY came to prominence as a member of the British R&B group The Artwoods before joining JOHN MAYALL's BLUESBREAKERS in 1967. He contributed to the album "Crusade" before leaving in 1968 to form the first line-up of his own band. With Gary Thain (bass), Peter Dines (keyboards), Spit James (guitar) and horn section that was a "whos who" of British jazz (Henry Lowther, Chris Mercer, Lyn Dobson and Harry Beckett), HARTLEY recorded his first album for Decca's Deram label in March 1969. Now regarded as a classic of the genre, "HALFBREED" is a fine example of the fusion of rock, jazz and blues. Unavailable for many years, ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to reissue the album with two bonus tracks and liner notes by Keef Hartley.
Keef Hartley Band/Little Big Band ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band's classic live album - now remastered from the original tapes. In 1971 Hartley formed the most ambitious line-up of his band for a series of concerts at the MARQUEE club, featuring an 8-piece horn section (featuring such luminaries as Barbara Thompson, Chris Mercer and Lyn Dobson) and guest percussionist Pete York. The event was recorded and released later that year as LITTLE BIG BAND. This reissue continues ESOTERIC's reissue series of KEEF HARTLEY BAND albums and includes liner notes by the man himself and a booklet with previously unseen photos.
Keef Hartley Band/Seventy Second Brave ....import CD $19.99
Keef Hartley Band's classic final album - now remastered from the original tapes. Keef Hartley came to prominence as a member of the British R&B group, The Artwoods, before joining John Mayall's Bluesbreakers in 1967. He contributed to the album "Crusade" before leaving in 1968 to form the first line-up of his own band. He recorded a series of classic albums for Decca's Deram label. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to complete their reissuing of Keef's Deram catalogue with this newly remastered release of his 1972 album "Seventy Second Brave". Featuring the last incarnation of his band, Keef would record his final album for DERAM the following year under his own name. This reissue includes liner notes by the man himself and a booklet with previously unseen photos.
Keef Hartley Band/The Time is Near ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band/Overdog ....import CD $18.99
Considered by many to be one of the finest exponents of powerful jazz rock, Keef's earliest engagement was as replacement for Ringo Starr in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He was also Mick Fleetwood's replacement in John Mayalls BluesBreakers and featured on many recordings by the band. In 1968 he formed his own group recruiting the highly regarded Miller Anderson on guitar and vocals. Although they performed at Woodstock the band was not filmed. Latterly Hartley became involved with group Vinegar Joe and with singer / songwriter Michael Chapman. "The Time is Near" ranks among the band's finest achievements and, along with a reissue of "Overdog," - which features the bonus single edits of "Roundabout", one of their best loved and most powerful works - sees the beginning of a reissue campaign by ESOTERIC RECORDINGS of the classic KEEF HARTLEY BAND albums.
Hawklords/25 Years On ....double import CD $24.99
Deluxe 2 CD official expanded edition of this classic album with all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes. ATOMHENGE, the home of HAWKWIND's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, continue their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "HAWKLORDS: 25 YEARS ON." The album, originally released in 1978, was Dave Brock and Robert Calvert's vision of a mechanized society that perfectly embraced the influence of the musical New Wave to deliver one of the most effective albums released during Calvert's tenure with Hawkwind. This expanded edition features a bonus CD featuring live recordings by THE SONIC ASSASSINS from 1977 and nine previously unreleased recordings from the album sessions. Including such classic tracks as "PSI Power," "Flying Doctor" and "25 Years," this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes (a first for any CD issue of this album).
Hawkwind/Astounding Sounds Amazing Music ....import CD $19.99
New official expanded edition of this classic album with all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes. ATOMHENGE, the home of HAWKWIND's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, begin their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "ASTOUNDING SOUNDS, AMAZING MUSIC." The album, originally released in 1976, marked the return to the band of Robert Calvert who would be a major influence on the creative direction of the band lyrically and as vocalist. Including such classic tracks as "Steppenwolf" and "Reefer Madness," this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes (a first for any CD issue of this album) and features previously unreleased mixes of "Back on the Streets" and "The Dream of Isis" along with the 1976 single "Kerb Crawler" and "Honky Dorky" as bonus tracks.
Hawkwind/Dream Goes On - From The Black Sword To Distant Horizons ....import triple CD $39.99
Atomhenge, the home of Hawkwind's catalogue between 1976 - 1997, begin their campaign of definitive editions of the Hawks albums with two 3CD boxed set anthologies of which "The Dream Goes On" is the second. It is a fitting tribute to one of Britain's finest bands. This anthology sees Hawkwind journey to the end of the 1980's and into the '90s still retaining their original spirit whilst eagerly absorbing the ever changing musical landscape around them. Always ahead of their contemporaries and led by founder Dave Brock, this second lavish CD set draws on selections from such classic albums as 'Chronicle Of The Black Sword', 'Live Chronicles', 'Xenon Codex', 'Space Bandits', 'Palace Springs', 'Electric Tepee', T'he Business Trip', 'Alien 4', 'Love In Space' & 'Distant Horizon', serving as a reminder of Hawkwind's enduring appeal. With all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes.
Hawkwind/Electric Teepee ....import CD $19.99
New official expanded edition of this classic album with all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes. ATOMHENGE, the home of HAWKWIND's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, continue their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "ELECTRIC TEPEE". The album, originally released in 1993 was an acclaimed work which showed HAWKWIND were still innovators, taking in new ambient influences within their work, yet still remaining true to their own unique style of Space Rock. Long deleted on CD in its original form and including such classic tracks as "Right to Decide," "The Secret Agent" and "Mask of Morning," this reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and is a fitting definitive edition for a classic Hawkwind album of more recent times.
Hawkwind/Live Chronicles ....import double CD $24.99
New official expanded edition of this classic album with all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes. ATOMHENGE, the home of HAWKWIND's catalogue from 1976 - 1997, continue their series of definitive reissued editions of these classic albums with the release of "LIVE CHRONICLES." The double album, originally released in 1986, was a recorded document of the band's "Chronicle of the Black Sword" stage show of 1985, based on the Elric series of novels by Michael Moorcock. The original CD release omitted Moorcock's on-stage narration and contribution. This newly remastered edition features the entire stage show and restores Moorcock's narrative on CD for the first time outside of a rare 1994 American CD release, making a definitive edition of one of Hawkwind's most memorable works.
Hawkwind/Spirit Of The Age - An Anthology 1976-1984 ....import triple CD $39.99
Atomhenge, the home of Hawkwind's catalogue between 1976 - 1997, begin their campaign of definitive editions of the Hawks albums with two 3CD boxed set anthologies of which "Spirit of the Age" is the first. It is a fitting tribute to one of Britain's finest bands. This anthology sees Hawkwind dominated by the vocal presence of lyricist Robert Calvert alongside founder Dave Brock, also taking on board fellow travellers such as Ginger Baker and Tim Blake along the way. This lavish CD set draws on selections from such classic albums as 'Astounding Sounds - Amazing Music', 'Quark Strangeness & Charm', 'Hawklords', 'Pxr 5', 'Live '79',' Levitation', 'Sonic Attack', 'Church Of Hawkwind' & 'Choose Your Masques' taking in a memorable appearance at Stonehenge and the Earth Ritual tour of 1984. Including many previously unreleased mixes and rare tracks, the anthology serves as a reminder of Hawkwind's enduring appeal. With all tracks newly remastered from the original master tapes.
Heaven/Brass Rock 1 ....import CD $18.99
Classic progressive jazz rock album reissued on CD officially for the first time - 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes! Heaven, a jazz rock group from Portsmouth, burst forth onto the British rock scene in 1970 when they appeared at the legendary Isle of Wight festival sharing a bill with The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix et al. Making a stunning debut, the band (now managed by festival organiser Rikki Farr), soon secured a recording deal with CBS Records who signed the band for a large advance. The resulting double album "Brass Rock 1" appeared in 1971, adorned in a lavish fold-out sleeve. Well received critically, the album failed to achieve the expected success and Heaven soon disbanded, leaving behind a fine example of classic jazz rock. Officially released on CD for the first time, this Esoteric Recordings reissue is digitally remastered from the original master tapes and restores the artwork of the album in full.
Ashley Hutchings & Ernesto de Pascale/My Land is Your Land ....import CD $19.99
A new album from the master of folk rock - in collaboration with Italian producer Ernesto de Pascale and featuring guest appearances by Ken Nicol and a host of respected Italian musicians. Born in 1958, Ernesto de Pascale is an award-winning musician, disc-jockey and writer in his homeland. This is his first collaborative album with Ashley Hutchings, legendary member of FAIRPORT CONVENTION, ALBION BAND, RAINBOW CHASER and a respected icon of British folk. "My Land is Your Land" is the product of recording sessions in Tuscany with many respected Italian musicians and noted folk musician Ken Nicol. Inspired by Hutchings' love of all things Tuscan and driven by Ernesto De Pascale's enthusiasm, the resulting album is a wonderful fusion which at its best reflects Hutchings' superb musical pedigree and is certain to appeal to aficionados of Fairport Convention, the Albion Band and Hutchings solo work. Esoteric Recordings is proud to present this unique album as part of their September release schedule.
Jonesy/Masquerade ....import double CD $22.99
Recently cited by "CLASSIC ROCK" magazine as "The Best Prog Band You've Never Heard," Jonesy were one of the most innovative British bands of the early 1970's. Placing a Mellotron at the centre of their sound and taking influences from the worlds of jazz, rock, classical music and folk, Jonesy recorded a single and three albums ("No Alternative," "Keeping Up" & "Growing") for Pye's progressive Dawn imprint. Drawing comparisons to KING CRIMSON and YES, Jonesy were more than that. Classic Rock's Malcolm Dome declared recently, "Jonesy were more than mere mimics of any Fripp-ery. They made some fascinating records." Now, for the first time, ESOTERIC gathers all of Jonesy's recorded output for Dawn Records and gathers it on this deluxe 2CD set, with all tracks bein 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes. "Masquerade" is certain to attract an excellent response.
Julian's Treatment/A Time Before This ....import CD $18.99
A lost classic of the Progressive era. Released on the short lived Youngblood label in 1970, the double album was the first vinyl outing for Science Fiction author Julian Jay Savarin, who assembled a group of musicians to record this conceptual work. Officially unavailable for many years, this Esoteric reissue has been re-mastered from the original tapes and features fully restored artwork.
Khan/Space Shanty ....import CD $18.99
Best known as the album that first brought the guitar playing talents of guitarist Steve Hillage to public prominence, Khan's sole album is a splendid example of a fusion of Canterbury flavoured rock combined with jazz and space-rock influences. Originally released in 1972 by Deram records, it can now clearly be seen as the blue print for Hillage's later solo success. Hillage has acknowledged that "Space Shanty" was the "dry run" for his classic "Fish Rising" album. This reissue is remastered from the original master tapes and has extensive liner notes and includes two bonus tracks from a rediscovered acetate disc.
John Lees' Barclay James Harvest/Legacy - Live at Shepherd's
Bush Empire 2006 ....import CD $18.99
John Lees' Barclay James Harvest/Legacy - Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2006
....import DVD (NTSC/region 0) $27.99
November 2006 saw a highly successful UK tour by John Lees' BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST. Featuring founder BJH members John Lees & Woolly Wolstenholme, the tour featured some of the finest music from the BJH canon. Perennial classics such as "Mockingbird," "Poor Man's Moody Blues," "Child of the Universe" & "Hymn" were joined by definitive versions of "The Great 1974 Mining Disaster," "The Poet/After the Day" and "Poor Wages," none of which had been performed live for over 30 years. The London concert on November 5th was captured by a film crew & mobile recording unit for a DVD & CD release. Cited by John Lees as "The best live album I've ever made," "LEGACY" is a superb audio document of a legendary band.
Love Sculpture/Blues Helping ....import CD $18.99
Love Sculpture's classic first album - now remastered from the original tapes & expanded to include their first txo singles. DAVE EDMUNDS' importance in the history of Welsh rock music cannot be understated. In the 70's he became an icon recording for Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label and working with GEORGE HARRISON. Edmunds' recording career began with the trio LOVE SCULPTURE, revealing EDMUNDS to be a guitar hero of extreme prowess. After a first single released under the name THE HUMAN BEANS the band became LOVE SCULPTURE and recorded "Blues Helping," a classic album of Blues Rock for EMI's Parlophone label. Featuring such stunning tracks as "Summertime" and the title track, the album launched the band on both sides of the Atlantic. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the reissuing of both LOVE SCULPTURE albums, including all the singles recorded for EMI Records in the late '60's.
Love Sculpture/Forms and Feelings ....import CD $18.99
Love Sculpture's classic psychedelic album - now remastered from the original tapes and expanded to include original singles and "Mars," removed from the UK editino of the original album in 1969. DAVE EDMUNDS' importance in the history of Welsh rock music cannot be understated. In the 70's he became an icon recording for Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label and working with GEORGE HARRISON. Edmunds' recording career began with the trio LOVE SCULPTURE, revealing EDMUNDS to be a guitar hero of extreme prowess. After a first single released under the name THE HUMAN BEANS the band became LOVE SCULPTURE and recorded "Blues Helping," a classic album of Blues Rock for EMI's Parlophone label. In 1969 the band veered to a more "underground" direction to record their classic top ten hit "SABRE DANCE," championed by DJ John Peel. The ensuing album (engineered by future YES producer EDDIE OFFORD) was equally stunning. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the expanded reissue of "Forms and Feelings."
Man/Back into the Future (expanded) ....import triple CD $29.99
Originally released in 1973, "Back into the Future" was the first UK chart album for Welsh rock legends, MAN. A fabulous double album, the set originally comprised a studio album and a live LP recorded at the Roundhouse in June 1973. For this set MAN were joined on stage by a male voice choir, possibly the only time spaced out free flowing rock had fused with the unique sound of Welsh voices. The result was a wonderful album which charted in the UK and Germany and broke MAN to a wider audience in Britain. As part of ESOTERIC's reissue programme of the MAN catalogue we are proud to present the remastered album and two bonus discs of MAN's entire Roundhouse set. As a final treat, two previously unreleased studio tracks complete this essential release.
Man/Be Good to Yourself at Least Once a Day ....import CD $18.99
MAN's importance in the history of Welsh rock music cannot be understated. Fusing the worlds of psychedelia, blues, rock and roll and West Coast inspired rock, they were simply one of Britain's most original groups of the 1970's. Along with labelmates HAWKWIND, MAN were true champions of the "underground" spirit. Esoteric Recordings are proud to undertake the reissuing of MAN's entire legacy for United Artists continuing with their 4th album, hailed by many as their defining moment, released in November 1972. The reissue is 24-bit remastered from the original tapes and features fully restored artwork, and is expanded by 25 minutes featuring 2 previously unreleased "live in the studio" tracks recorded in June 1972 and liner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD including the poster of Man's map of Wales and the "Man Family Jungle." The time is right to re-experience the musical ages of MAN!
Man/Do You Like it Here Now; Are You Settling In? ....import CD $18.99
Man's second classic album for Liverty/UA - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with previously unreleased bonus tracks. Esoteric Recordings are proud to undertake the reissuing of MAN's entire legacy for United Artists continuing with their 2nd album for the label released in November 1971. The reissue is expanded by 35 minutes featuring 3 previously unreleased live bonus tracks from 1971 and liner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD.
Man/Live at the Padget Rooms Penarth ....import double CD $20.99
Man's debut live album for Liverty/UA - now remixed from the original 8-track tapes and expanded to include the entire concert. MAN's importance in the history of Welsh rock music cannot be understated. Fusing the worlds of psychedelia, blues, rock and roll and West Coast inspired rock, they were simply one of Britain's most original groups of the 1970's. Recording a series of Classic albums for Liberty / United Artists, MAN, along with labelmates HAWKWIND, were true champions of the "underground" spirit. Esoteric Recordings are proud to undertake the reissuing of MAN's entire legacy for United Artists continuing with their first live album for the label released in September 1972. This expanded reissue features the entire concert over two CDs at a special price and liner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD. The time is right to re-experience the musical ages of MAN!
Man/Man ....import CD $18.99
Man's first classic album for Liberty/UA - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with previously unreleased bonus track. The reissue features a previously unreleased 17 minute bonus track and liner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD. The time is right to re- experience the musical ages of MAN!
Man/Maximum Darkness (expanded) ....import CD $18.99
Originally released in 1975, "Maximum Darkness" was the final album by Welsh rock legends, MAN for United Artists records. Recorded live in 1975 at the Roundhouse as part of a UK tour, MAN were at the top of their game on stage. For this concert they were joined by John Cippolina from San Francisco's legendary QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE. A triumphant concert, the album has become legendary. As part of ESOTERIC's reissue program of the MAN catalogue we are proud to present the remastered album and with two previously unreleased live tracks recorded in California in May 1975. With superbly remastered sound and lavish booklet with notes by MAN's Deke Leonard, this is yet another essential release for fans of MAN.
Man/Rhinos Winos & Lunatics (expanded) ....import double CD $24.99
Esoteric Recordings continues their work on the Man United Artists catalog with their 1974 Top 30 album, Rhinos Winos & Lunatics, hailed by many as their defining moment, released in May of that year. The reissue is 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes and expanded with an extra previously unreleased CD recorded live at the Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles 1974 featuring the song "AMERICAN MOTHER" never recorded by MAN. The booklet includesliner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD. The time is right to re-experience the musical ages of MAN!
Man/Slow Motion (expanded) ....import CD $18.99
Originally released in 1974, "Slow Motion" was another classic album in the catalogue of Welsh rock legends, MAN. Touring extensively to support the record, MAN delivered a stunning series of concerts and made a triumphant return to the USA early the following year. As part of ESOTERIC's reissue programme of the MAN catalogue we are proud to present the remastered album and with a selection of studio out-takes and four previously unreleased live tracks recorded in California in May 1975. With superbly remastered sound and lavish booklet with notes by MAN's Deke Leonard, this is yet another essential release for fans of MAN.
Man & Friends/Christmas at the Patti ....import CD $18.99
1970's. Recorded on the 19th December 1972 at a Christmas concert in Swansea, the album features amazing performances by MAN and their friends DAVE EDMUNDS, HELP YOURSELF with DEKE LEONARD et al and is a wonderful document. Released as a limited edition double album in July 1973, the album is now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes and is available once more in definitive form. The reissue book features previously unseen photos and liner notes exclusively penned by MAN guitarist and raconteur DEKE LEONARD. The time is right to re-experience the musical ages of MAN!
Marsupilami/Arena ....import CD $18.99
Released in March 1971, "Arena" was the second and final album by the group Marsupilami. Initially a folk-based group the band evolved into one of the most adventurous, if unsung, bands of the early 1970s, producing two stunningly original Mellotron soaked albums. Featuring a line-up of brothers Fred and Leary Hasson (lead vocals and harmonica, and keyboards respectively), Dave Laverock (guitar), Richard Lathan Hicks (bass), Jessica Stanley Clarke (flute, vocals) and Mike Fouracre (drums), Marsupilami drew early comparisons to such contemporaries as Quintessence and Gryphon, although in truth the group were far more experimental and powerful. Produced by Peter Bardens (soon to form CAMEL), the CD release of "Arena" will be welcomed by the legions of progressive rock afficianados. With this 24-bit remastered edition from ESOTERIC RECORDINGS, the conceptual "Arena" has never sounded better.
Marsupilami/Marsupilami ....import CD $19.99
Remastered from the original master tapes! ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to announce the release of Marsupilami's self titled debut album from 1970, this unique masterpiece is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. Initially a folk-based group the band evolved into one of the most adventurous, if unsung, progressive bands of the early 1970's, producing two stunningly original albums. Featuring a line-up of brothers Fred and Leary Hasson (lead vocals and harmonica and keyboards respectively), Dave Laverock (guitar), Richard Lathan Hicks (bass), Jessica Stanley Clarke (flute, vocals) and Mike Fouracre (drums), Marsupilami drew early comparisons to such contemporaries as Quintessence and Gryphon, although in truth the group were far more experimental and powerful. This release follows Esoteric's warmly greeted reissue of Marsupilami's "Arena" album in 2007.
Jackie McAuley/Jackie McAuley ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are proud to release the debut album by JACKIE McAULEY on CD in the UK for the first time. A former member of legendary band THEM, Jackie teamed up with original Fairport Convention singer JUDY DYBLE in the acclaimed duo TRADER HORNE (also available on Esoteric Recordings). In 1970 he recorded this stunning debut album for Pye Records Progressive imprint, DAWN. An acclaimed work, it failed to sell in large quantities but has since become a much sought-after album. This Esoteric reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and adds both sides of his 1970 single as bonus tracks.
Mellow Candle/Swaddling Songs ....import CD $18.99
Classic, highly regarded and sought after acid folk/progressive rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes! Featuring girl singers Clodagh Simonds and Alison Williams, Mellow Candle never achieved commercial success they deserved spawning a legendary psychedelic folk-rock album akin to FAIRPORT CONVENTION or FOTHERINGAY. Touring to support Thin Lizzy (Simonds played on Lizzy's album "Shades of a Blue Orphanage") and Horslips, the band had a short lived existence . Clodagh Simonds later went on to play again with Mike Oldfield and Jade Warrior and this release serves as evidence of the talents of both Simonds and the band who deserved far more commercial success than they attained. Now rightly regarded as a classic of the genre, ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are proud to add "Swaddling Songs" to their catalogue.
Michael Moorcock & Deep Fix/The New Worlds Fair ....import CD $18.99
Classic Sci Fi rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes with unreleased bonus tracks! Leading Science Fantasy author Michael Moorcock enjoyed a long collaboration with Space Rock kings HAWKWIND eventually forming his own outfit Deep Fix to record this conceptual album in 1975. Featuring Members of HAWKWIND and guitarist SNOWY WHITE, "The New Worlds Fair" was a stunning work inspired by Moorcock's writings and was wonderfully conceived and delivered. The ESOTERIC reissue is remastered from the original tapes and includes 7 bonus tracks, 3 of which are previously unreleased. The booklet features an essay by HAWKWIND founder & friend of Michael Moorcock NIK TURNER. It an essential release for fans of HAWKWIND, MOORCOCK and Science Fantasy
National Head Band/Albert 1 ....import CD $18.99
ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are happy to announce the release of this "Lost Classic" of Progressive rock, the sole offering by the NATIONAL HEAD BAND. Formed in 1969 from the ashes of Liverpudlian band The Business, "Albert 1," released in 1971, featured future THIN LIZZY, CARAVAN & CAMEL keyboard player JAN SCHELHAAS, future URIAH HEEP drummer LEE KERSLAKE, guitarist NEIL FORD and bass guiatrist David Paull (soon to join JONESY). Produced by YES and ELP engineer EDDIE OFFORD, the album features wonderful material such as "Got No Time" and "Mister Jesus." "Albert 1" is one of the few progressive albums of note not receive an officially santioned release until now. With liner notes by Jan Schelhaas, NATIONAL HEAD BAND's only album receives the treatment it deserves with this definitive realease from ESOTERIC RECORDINGS
Tom Newman/Faerie Symphony ....import CD $19.99
Originally released in 1977 by Decca Records, "Faerie Symphony" was the third album by TOM NEWMAN, founder member of psychedelic group JULY and noted engineer and producer on many albums for MIKE OLDFIELD, including the multi-million selling "Tubular Bells." Newman's solo work began with two albums for Virgin Records before he signed to Decca Records for this third, classic album. His musical work on "Faerie Symphony" draws upon influences from much of his work with Oldfield and also features JADE WARRIOR (and Tubular Bells contributor) member JON FIELD. A wonderful album of Celtic influenced ambient music, "Faerie Symphony" is a creation of beauty long overdue for a CD release in its original form. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and fully restores the original album artwork. It is sure to appeal to lovers of fine, original music.
Paladin/Charge ....import CD $18.99
Released in the Summer of 1971, "Charge" was Paladin's second and final album. Formed the previous year by Keith Webb and Pete Solley (both ex-members of Terry Reid's band), Paladin encompassed all that was experimental in early 70's rock. Fusing the worlds of jazz, rock and ethnic Cuban music, Paladin's second album was both more "progressive" and hard edged in nature to their debut. Adorned in a striking sleeve designed by ROGER DEAN, the album became known as much for it's sleeve as the excellent music within. Recorded at The Beatles' APPLE studios and engineered by GEOFF EMERICK, the album was Paladin's finest hour featuring the classics "Give Me Your hand" and "Anyway." One of the first signings to Bronze records, Paladin shared a home with URIAH HEEP, COLOSSEUM, et. al. and were highly regarded. This 24-bit remastered edition from ESOTERIC is sure to appeal to all followers of seventies progressive / classic rock. It also includes seven bonus tracks - Give My Love to You, Sweet Sweet Music, Anyway (alternate version), Sweet Sweet Music (alternate version), Well We Might (alternate version), Fill Up Your Heart (instrumental), Bad Times (instrumental).
Paladin/Paladin ....import CD $18.99
Released in the Spring of 1971, "Paladin" was the debut album from this creative band. Formed the previous year by Keith Webb and Pete Solley (both ex-members of Terry Reid's band), Paladin encompassed all that was experimental in early 70's rock. Fusing the worlds of jazz, rock and ethnic Cuban music, Paladin's debut album was both powerful and rhythmic, in places echoing excursions by bands such as TRAFFIC, MANFRED MANN's CHAPTER THREE and GINGER BAKER's AIRFORCE. One of the first signings to Bronze records, Paladin shared a home with URIAH HEEP, COLOSSEUM, et. al. and were highly regarded. With this 24-bit remastered edition from ESOTERIC RECORDINGS, Paladin's debut release has never sounded better.
John G. Perry/Sunset Wading ....import CD $18.99
The first solo venture for former Caravan Bass guitarist and Vocalist John G. Perry. By 1976 he had left Canterbury's finest band and had ploughed a furrow as a noted session musician and a member of Quantum Jump with producer Rupert Hine. "Sunset Wading" saw Perry reunited with Caravan viola player and flautist Geoffrey Richardson as well as recruiting such notable musicians as Mike Giles (King Crimson), Rupert Hine and Roger Glover (Deep Purple). A fine example of mid-70's classic, progressive rock, this Esoteric reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and features fully restored artwork.
Quintessence/Indweller ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings add to their recent reissue of QUINTESSENCE's first album for RCA Records with this, their final vinyl outing from 1972. Hailing from the heart of London's "alternative underground" society in Notting Hill, Quintessence were inspired by Eastern philosophy and spiritual teachings creating a unique fusion of psychedelia, jazz and ethnic rock. "Indweller" saw them continue their musical explorations in this vein, creating a classic of the Progressive / Acid Rock genre. The ESOTERIC remastered edition was produced from the original analogue master tapes and features a booklet with liner notes and new essay.
Quintessence/Self ....import CD $19.99
First ever UK CD release for this classic album from 1971 - remastered from the original tapes and including bonus tracks - You Never Stay the Same and Sweet Jesus - previously unreleased on CD. Quintessence came from the Ladbroke Grove scene of the late 1960's. A group of musicians who became darlings of the hippy scene and the underground press along with contemporaries HAWKWIND. Quintessence played a freaky form of rock music that embraced Indian music, psychedelia and jazz. They came to public attention in 1969 when they signed to Island records, for whom they recorded three classic albums. In 1971 they signed to RCA records, recording this classic album as their debut for the label. Comprising studio tracks and a live recording from Exeter University, "Self" was a classic of the "underground". This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and also adds two bonus tracks drawn from the band's only single for RCA Neon label. The album's debut on CD is sure to attract the attention of the legions of collectors of both Progressive rock.
Rare Bird/As Your Mind Flies By ....import CD $18.99
Following the success of their debut album and single ("Sympathy"), the band recorded this classic album in the Summer of 1970. "As Your Mind Flies By" featured the epic "Flight," a legendary piece which dominated the albums second side. An excellent work, the album met with much success, with Billboard magazine in America declaring Rare Bird to be in the top ten best new acts of the year. This release has been 24 bit remastered and includes three bonus tracks - What You Want to Know (mono single version), Hammerhead (mono single version), Red Man (previously unreleased).
Rare Bird/Rare Bird ....import CD $18.99
Rare Bird are perhaps best remembered for having the distinction of being the first act to be released on Tony Stratton Smith's gloriously eclectic label Charisma records (also the home of GENESIS, THE NICE and VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR to name but a few) and for their excellent 1970 hit single "Sympathy". Like fellow future Charisma stable mates Van Der Graaf Generator, Rare Bird was formed around the principle of keyboard dominated progressive rock which eschewed the use of guitars. In December 1969 their eponymous debut album was released to great critical acclaim, (also becoming a US Billboard chart hit) and was followed in January 1970 by the release of "Sympathy" b/w "Devil's High Concern". The single reached the UK Top 30 and was a subsequent major hit throughout Europe. This classic album has been 24 bit remastered for this release and includes the bonus tracks Devil's High Concern and Sympathy (mono single version).
Rare Bird/Somebody Watching ....import CD $19.99
Rare Bird/Born Again ....import CD $19.99
Remastered from the original master tapes! ESOTERIC RECORDINGS follow on from the highly successful reissues of RARE BIRD's first two albums in 2007 with this classic rock album from 1973, their second release for POLYDOR. Best known for their hit single "SYMPATHY," by the time of this album Rare Bird had changed line ups, though still retained their "progressive" style. "SOMEBODY'S WATCHING" features guest musicians Nic Potter (of VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR) and former FAMILY and future KING CRIMSON member JOHN WETTON and includes their classic interpretation of Ennio Morricone's theme to "A Fistful of Dollars." This ESOTERIC reissue also features both sides of their 1973 single "Virginia" as bonus tracks. "BORN AGAIN" was RARE BIRD's final album and included their classic "Diamonds". This ESOTERIC reissue is a companion CD release to their 1973 album "SOMEBODY'S WATCHING" and also features both sides of their final 1975 single "Don't Be Afraid" as bonus tracks.
Room/Pre-Flight ....import CD $18.99
24-bit remastered from the original master tapes! Recorded at the Decca studios in the summer of 1970, Room's "Pre Flight" was an ambitious blend of rock, blues, jazz and classical influences. The album was critically well received but unfortunately like many strong releases of this genre at the time on the classic DERAM label, did not achieve the hoped for breakthrough to greater commercial success. Room's only recorded work, the album has been remastered from the original analogue tapes and is now presented in this definitive edition from ESOTERIC RECORDINGS.
Samurai/Samurai ....import CD $18.99
Classic progressive rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes! "Samurai" is truly a lost classic of the Progressive era. Released on the short lived Greenwich Gramophone label in 1972, the album was influenced by the experiments of groups such as KING CRIMSON, GENTLE GIANT et al, but was more than a mere clone of these bands. Evolving from the equally excellent band WEB (whose album "I Spider" is a classic of the genre), the musicianship on the album was excellent and Keyboard player DAVE LAWSON's compositions were groundbreaking and memorable. Sadly the group disbanded shortly after the release of the record resulting in limited sales. However, the influence of the album was not lost as both DAVE LAWSON and TONY REEVES soon joined DAVE GREENSLADE to form the group GREENSLADE, effectively taking up the musical mantle laid down by SAMURAI. This Esoteric reissue features a booklet with previously unseen photographs and an interview with DAVE LAWSON.
Satisfaction/Satisfaction ....import CD $19.99
Satisfaction was a short lived jazz influenced progressive outfit formed by trumpet and horn player Mike Cotton, a veteran of the early '60's British R&B boom. The group also included John Beecham (trombone), Derek Griffiths (guitar, vocals), Bernie Higginson (drums, vocals), Lem Lubin (saxophone) and Nick Newell (saxophone). John Beecham had previously been in the Mike Cotton Sound, whilst Griffiths had been a member of the highly regarded Artwoods with Keef Hartley and Jon Lord. By the late 1960's jazz was crashing headlong into the world of rock and Mike Cotton assembled a group of like minded musicians to explore the musical possibilities in this area. Signing to Decca in 1971, the group worked with producer David Hitchcock on the eponymous album. This ESOTERIC RECORDINGS reissue marks the album's debut on CD. First ever release for this classic album from 1970 - remastered from the original tapes. Inclues four bonus tracks previously unreleased on CD and an extensive booklet with unseen photos and notes.
Julian Jay Savarin/Waiter's On The Dance ....import CD $18.99
A lost classic of the Progressive era. Released on the short lived Youngblood label imprint Birth in 1973, the album was the second by Science Fiction author Julian Jay Savarin and was the follow up to the double album "A Time Before This," released by Savarin's group Julian's Treatment. Based on the first book of his "Lemmus" trilogy, the album was conceived as the first of three telling the musical story of his literary creation.
Jan Schelhaas/Dark Ships ....import CD $18.99
ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to release the BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM by JAN SCHELHAAS, whose playing and writing has graced both CARAVAN and CAMEL over the years. Noted for his compositions "Captured" and "Hymn to Her" for CAMEL, Schelhaas at last records an album of his own music. Featuring guest appearances from DOUG BOYLE and JIMMY HASTINGS, "Dark Ships" follows in the tradition of the Canterbury sound, albeit with more ambient influences. JAN has delivered a well crafted album which is certain to appeal to fans of CARAVAN, CAMEL and followers of the so-called CANTERBURY sound.
Space Ritual/Otherworld ....import CD $18.99
The debut studio album by former members of the classic line-ups of Hawkwind - Nik Turner, Terry Ollis, Dave Anderson, Thomas Crimble and Mick Slattery! A band formed by former founder members of HAWKWIND, the group SPACE RITUAL are true exponents of Space Rock, performing sell-out concerts drawing on "Classic" Hawkwind repertoire written by Nik Turner, Dave Anderson and Terry Ollis. Now SPACE RITUAL comes alive in the 21st Century with a stunning new studio album of original material that takes the ground breaking music of these ex-Hawkwind members into a new dimension that is both contemporary but still aware of its heritage and roots. Also featuring written poems by Sci-fi author Michael Moorcock, "Otherworld" has been described as "more Hawkwind than Hawkwind" by one commentator, but SPACE RITUAL are more than that. They are a band in their own right, with their own style and future. Catch them on tour in the UK in October and on their new album, "Otherworld" now!
William R. Strickland/...Is Only the Name ....import CD $19.99
Released in both the UK and USA on Decca's DERAM label in 1969, most music observers became aware of WILLIAM R STRICKLAND by his inclusion on the classic 1969 sampler album "WOWIE ZOWIE - THE WORLD OF PROGRESSIVE MUSIC." Strickland's album was an introspective and dark work that utilized avant garde synthesiser sounds on "Computer Lover" and orchestrated arrangements to make for an interesting fusion of poetry, folk music and the experimental. Once describing himself as "a cross between Willie Nelson and Pink Floyd," an American newspaper once referred to him as "...a kinky cross between Mark Twain and Lenny Bruce." An album to appeal to fans of the strange, this Esoteric Recordings release has been remastered from the original master tapes and marks the albums' first appearance on CD.
Stud/Stud ....import CD $18.99
STUD were formed in 1970 by RICHARD McCRACKEN and JOHN WILSON (from the recently disbanded band TASTE who featured RORY GALLAGHER) and JIM CREGAN (of BLOSSOM TOES and later in FAMILY). The album they recorded for Decca's DERAM label was an amalgam of rock and jazz and was an outstanding "progressive" album of its time. The sessions also featured guest appearances by POLI PALMER (of FAMILY) and JOHN WEIDER (ex-ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS and FAMILY). Although Stud never achieved the acclaim they deserved, their debut album remains highly sought after by aficionados of Progressive Rock. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to add this first ever CD release of "Stud" to their catalogue in April 2008. Remastered from the original master tapes.
| Supersister/Present from Nancy ....import CD $18.99 | Supersister/To the Highest Bidder ....import CD $18.99 | Supersister/Pudding en Gisteren (Pudding and Yesterday) ....import CD $18.99 | Supersister/Iskander ....import CD $18.99 |
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First ever UK CD release for these four classic albums from the masters of Dutch prog rock, Supersisters, remastered from the original tapes. Featured in the soundtrack of the film "Control" about Joy Division, SUPERSISTER were one of the most original groups to emerge in Holland in the late 1960's. Inspired by the work of SOFT MACHINE and CARAVAN, the group recorded a quartet of master works. In 1971 they signed to JOHN PEEL's Dandelion label and remained a favourite of his. Eccentric, accomplished and unique, SUPERSISTER's albums are a joy to any fan of original music. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are pleased to reissue their classic first four albums with additional bonus tracks. Present to Nancy includes four bonus tracks comprising all sides of their first two singles. To the Highest Bidder features four additional bonus tracks comprising single cuts from 1971. Pudding en Gisteren (Pudding and Yesterday) features two bonus tracks - Dead Dog (previously unreleased on CD) and a live version of Wow. Iskander, their final studio offering, was recorded in England and is akin to later SOFT MACHINE in approach, although still original in construction and includes three bonus tracks. All four include fully restored artwork. Open your ears to SUPERSISTER!
Trader Horne/Morning Way ....import CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to add to their catalogue this classic ACID FOLK album from 1970. "Morning Way" by TRADER HORNE has achieved legendary status alongside other classic examples of the genre such as the album by MELLOW CANDLE (also available on Esoteric). Featuring original FAIRPORT CONVENTION vocalist JUDY DYBLE and singer-songwriter JACKIE McAULEY, "Morning Way" was an early release on PYE RECORDS' progressive imprint DAWN. Although selling limited numbers upon release, the album has acquired mythical status over the years, thanks to the album's masterful compositions and arrangements. Includes four bonus tracks.
Chris Wood/Vulcan ....CD $19.99
Esoteric Recordings are proud to announce the release of the album "Vulcan" by the late CHRIS WOOD, founder member of the legendary TRAFFIC and flautist and saxophonist extraordinaire. Recorded just after the demise of TRAFFIC in 1974, "Vulcan" was begun for Island records but shelved in 1978. The sessions featured contributions from STEVE WINWOOD and members of THE WAILERS, along with a live recording of TRAFFIC performing the title track in 1974, but due to a change in musical fashion with the advent of Punk, the album failed to see the light of day. Island boss Chris Blackwell returned the tapes to Chris Wood in the late 1970's. Following Chris' untimely death in 1983 the tapes were passed on to his sister, Stephanie. Now, 25 years later, and after three years of research and preparation, Esoteric have pieced together the sessions in co-operation with Stephanie Wood to bring you "Vulcan."
Walrus/Walrus ....import CD $19.99
First ever CD release for this classic album from 1970 - remastered from the original tapes and including a bonus track - Never Let My Body Touch the Ground - previously unreleased on CD. Walrus were a jazz influenced progressive rock outfit who formed in 1969. They recorded one of the most collectable and sought after albums to be released by Decca Records' progressive imprint, Deram. A superb mixture of styles, the album was notable for a cover version of Traffic's "Coloured Rain", alongside original numbers. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been remastered from the Deram master tapes and also adds bonus tracks drawn from Walrus' single releases for Deram. The album's debut on CD is Sure to attract the attention of the legions of collectors of both Progressive rock and the Deram label.
| Darryl Way's Wolf/Canis Lupus ....import CD $19.99 | Darryl Way's Wolf/Saturation Point ....import CD $19.99 | Darryl Way's Wolf/Night Music ....import CD $19.99 |
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Darryl Way was founder member of the legendary CURVED AIR, a group that brought Way's strident electric violin playing to the fore on a string of hit albums. In 1973, Way formed WOLF, a progressive outfit featuring guitarist John Etheridge, bassist Dek Messecar (later in CARAVAN) and drummer Ian Mosley (now in MARILLION). The music was a heady mixture of styles and secured the band a contract with Decca's DERAM label. "Canis Lupus" was the group's debut, produced by KING CRIMSON member Ian McDonald (who also guested on the record). The Esoteric edition of Canis Lupus features two bonus tracks. "Saturation Point" was the group's second album and followed on from their innovative "Canis Lupus" LP and includes three bonus tracks. "Night Music" was the final album in the WOLF trilogy and perhaps the finest. With the band augmented by former "IF" vocalist John Hodgkinson, the album is a lost classic of 70's rock. This first ever UK CD reissues of these albums are remastered from the original tapes and includes expanded artwork and is released to coincide with CURVED AIR's reformation and appearance at the ISLE OF WIGHT festival in June 2008.
The Web/Fully Interlocking ....import CD $19.99
Debut CD release for thie classic - remastered from the original master tapes with previously unreleased bonus tracks. Perhaps better known for their later albums "Theraphosa Blondi" and the classic "I Spider" (both available on Esoteric Recordings), "Fully Interlocking" was the debut album by the band, prior to their transformation into a fully fledged progressive outfit . First released in 1968, the record has been described as having "a tint of 60's psychedelia with jazz-influences and a few early progressive tendencies." Fronted by American vocalist John L. Watson, the album receives its first CD release on Esoteric.
Web/I Spider ....import CD $18.99
Classic progressive rock album - now 24-bit remastered from the original master tapes! "I Spider" is truly a lost classic of the Progressive era. Originally released by Polydor Records in 1970, the album was influenced by the experiments of groups such as KING CRIMSON, GENTLE GIANT et al, but was more than a mere clone of these bands. The group evolved from an excellent blues influenced band who released three albums for Deram, who then recruited keyboard player and writer DAVE LAWSON and recorded their final album. The musicianship on the album was excellent and keyboard player DAVE LAWSON's compositions were groundbreaking and memorable. The group soon evolved into SAMURAI. This Esoteric reissue is remastered from the original master tapes and features two bonus tracks recorded live in Sweden in 1971, a booklet with previously unseen photographs and an interview with DAVE LAWSON.
The Web/Theraphosa Blondi ....import CD $18.99
THE WEB are perhaps best known for their Progressive rock classic "I SPIDER," an album of innovation that continues to draw comparisons with the work of VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR at that time. THE WEB began life as a jazz and soul influenced outfit, fronted by singer JOHN L. WATSON, enjoying Top Ten hit singles throughout Europe. By the time of THERAPHOSA BLONDI the band underwent a metamorphosis, with their music taking on more Jazz and Progressive influences, resulting in an excellent album that is rightly seen as a precursor to both the album "I SPIDER" and the band's evolution into the group SAMURAI. Remastered by DAVE LAWSON, (who joined the band soon after the release of the album) from the original master tapes, this reissue of THERAPHOSA BLONDI features two unreleased bonus tracks and a highly entertaining essay by Web's JOHN EATON.
| West Bruce & Laing/Whatever Turns You On ....import CD $19.99 | West Bruce & Laing/Live n' Kickin' ....import CD $19.99 |
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First UK CD release for these classic albums - remastered from the original master tapes. ESOTERIC RECORDINGS are proud to release these classic rock albums from 1973 & 1974, by the amazing power trio, WEST BRUCE & LAING. Forming in 1972 the band brought together CREAM bassist, vocalist and writer JACK BRUCE with LESLIE WEST and CORKY LAING from the American band MOUNTAIN. Together WBL recorded three albums, all of which demonstrated the group's power and dexterity. Following the release of their debut, "Why Doncha?" for CBS records in Europe, the band moved to RSO Records to record their last studio album, 'Whatever Turns You On,' which featured such classics as "Scotch Krotch." Their powerful live album, 'Live n' Kickin'' captures WBL at their peak and includes stunning versions of "Play With Fire," Cream's "Politician" and "Powerhouse Sod." Alas, the band only lasted some eighteen months before breaking apart. These ESOTERIC releases, remastered from the original tapes, follows on the heels of the label's critically acclaimed 6 CD set JACK BRUCE retrospective "Can You Follow?" and is indeed a welcome one for all fans of classic rock.
Woolly Wolstenholme & Maestoso/Caterwauling ....import CD $18.99
Following the highly successful 2006 tour by John Lees' BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST, keyboard player Woolly Wolstenholme completed work on his fourth studio album. A stunning work in a modern "progressive" style, it evokes the "classic" sound of BJH whilst adding a harder edge which is all Wolstenholme's own. The album also features a guest contributions from violist/flautist Geoffrey Richardson (of CARAVAN & PENGUIN CAFÉ ORCHESTRA) and is certain to appeal to the followers of BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST.
| Stomu Yamashta/Floating Music ....import CD $19.99 | Stomu Yamashta/Man from the East ....import CD $19.99 | Stomu Yamashta/One By One (East Wind) ....import CD $19.99 | Stomu Yamashta/Go ....import CD $19.99 |
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First ever UK CD releases for these classic albums from the master percussionist and ambient musician - all remastered from the original master tapes. Stomu Yamashta is a master percussionist who studied jazz drumming at Berklee School of Jazz. In the 1970's he recorded a string of innovative albums for Island Records which utilized the talents of such leading musicians as Hugh Hopper, Morris Pert, Steve Winwood, Michael Shrieve and Klaus Schulze and more, fusing his percussion talents with jazz, electronic and classical music to create an ambient form of music all of his own. His music has been used by the Royal Ballet. His first Island album, "Floating Music" was recorded with the band Come to the Edge, which included Morris Pert, and gains its first European CD release with this reissue. "Poker Dice" and "One Way" were used by Nicholas Roeg in the soundtrack of the David Bowie film The Man Who Fell to Earth. Originally released in 1973 for Island Records, "The Man from the East" was the soundtrack to a fascinating theatre-piece Yamashta presented in Paris and London in 1972. 'Memory of Hiroshima' also appeared on the film soundtrack of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and, with 'Poker Dice' and 'One Way,' has since attained mythical status among fans. Originally released in 1974 on Island Records, "One By One" was the soundtrack to the racing movie directed by Claude du Boc. This Esoteric Recordings reissue marks the album's debut on CD and has been remastered from the original master tapes. Originally released in April 1976, "Go" is perhaps Yamashta's finest achievement and also featured collaborators Steve Winwood and Michael Shrieve along with artists such as Klaus Schulze, Al Di Meola and ex-Traffic and future Can bassist Rosko Gee. The Esoteric reissue has been remastered from the original master tapes and fully restores the booklet included in the original vinyl release. Look for more classic Yamashta titles from Esoteric in the near future.
| Stomu Yamashta/Raindog ....import CD $19.99 | Stomu Yamashta/Freedom is Frightening ....import CD $19.99 | Stomu Yamashta/Go - Live from Paris ....import CD $19.99 |
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First ever CD release for Raindog and Freedom is Frightening and first UK CD release for Go-Live from Paris from the master percussionist and ambient musician, Stomu Yamashta. All three have been remastered from the original master tapes and include extemsive booklets with liner notes and fully restored artwork. Stomu Yamashta is a master percussionist who studied jazz drumming at Berklee School of Jazz. In the 1970's he recorded a string of innovative albums for Island records fusing his percussion talents with jazz, electronic and classical music to create an ambient form of music all of his own. "FREEDOM IS FRIGHTENING" features an incredible band, including SOFT MACHINE bass guitarist HUGH HOPPER and guitarist GARY BOYLE. It and "RAINDOG" were a fine achievements which propelled Yamashta to a wider audience which would eventually lead to his acclaimed GO albums featuring collaborators STEVE WINWOOD, MICHAEL SHRIEVE, KLAUS SCHULZE. After the GO studio albumYamashta assembled that same studio band to deliver a series of stunning concerts. The Parisian concert was captured by Island Records and was released as "GO LIVE FROM PARIS" in 1977. These Esoteric reissues have been remastered from the original master tapes and fully restores the original vinyl artwork and continues ESOTERIC's series of YAMASHTA's work for Island Records.
Daevid Allen/Good Morning ....import CD $18.99
Daevid Allen/Now Is The Happiest Time Of Your Life ....import CD $19.99
Arc/Arc at This ....import CD $19.99
Neil Ardley/Harmony of the Spheres ....import CD $19.99
Barclay James Harvest/Live ....import CD $19.99
Barclay James Harvest/Live Tapes (Expanded Edition) ....import double CD $24.99
Big Sleep/Bluebell Wood ....import CD $18.99
Bond and Brown/Two Heads are Better than One ....import CD $18.99
Paul Brett's Sage/Jubilation Foundry ....import CD $19.99
Paul Brett's Sage/Paul Brett Sage ....import CD $19.99
Paul Brett's Sage/Schizophrenia ....import CD $19.99
Jack Bruce/Automatic ....import CD $19.99
Jack Bruce/Can You Follow ....import 6 CD box set $84.99
Jack Bruce & Friends/I've Always Wanted to Do This ....import CD $19.99
Eric Burdon/Mirage ....import CD $19.99
Robert Calvert/Freq ....import CD $19.99
Jimmy Campbell/Half Baked ....import CD $19.99
Jimmy Campbell/Jimmy Campbell's Album ....import CD $19.99
Jimmy Campbell/Son of Anastasia ....import CD $19.99
Circus/Circus ....import CD $19.99
CMU/Open Spaces ....import CD $19.99
CMU/Space Cabaret ....import CD $19.99
Curved Air/Live ....import CD $18.99
Demon Fuzz/Afreaka! (expanded edition) ....import CD $19.99
The Deviants/Deviants Three ....import CD $19.99
The Deviants/Disposable ....import CD $19.99
The Deviants/Ptooff! ....import CD $19.99
East Of Eden/Mercator Projected ....import CD $18.99
East Of Eden/Snafu ....import CD $18.99
Graeme Edge Band/Kick Off Your Muddy Boots ....import CD $19.99
Graeme Edge Band/Paradise Ballroom ....import CD $19.99
Egg/The Civil Surface ....import CD $18.99
Egg/Egg ....CD $18.99
Egg/The Polite Force ....import CD $18.99
Fair Weather/Beginning from an End ....import CD $18.99
Gary Farr/Strange Fruit ....import CD $18.99
Mick Farren/Mona - The Carnivorous Circus ....import CD $19.99
Fat Mattress/Fat Mattress (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Fat Mattress/Fat Mattress II (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Bill Fay/Bill Fay ....import CD 18.99
Bill Fay/Time of the Last Persecution ....import CD $18.99
Fire/The Magic Shoemaker ....import CD $19.99
Fruupp/Future Legends ....import CD $19.99
Fruupp/Modern Masquerades ....import CD $19.99
Fruupp/The Prince of Heaven's Eyes ....import CD $19.99
Fruupp/Seven Secrets ....import CD $19.99
Galliard/New Dawn ....import CD $19.99
Galliard/Strange Pleasure ....import CD $19.99
Denny Gerrard/Sinister Morning ....import CD $18.99
Giles Giles and Fripp/The Cheerful Insanity of Giles Giles and Fripp ....import CD $18.99
Gilgamesh/Another Fine Tune You've Got Me Into ....import CD $19.99
Claire Hamill/Love in the Afternoon ....import CD $18.99
Claire Hamill/The Minor Fall the Major Lift - The Best of… ....import double CD
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Claire Hamill/October ....import CD $18.99
Claire Hamill/One House Left Standing ....import CD $18.99
Claire Hamill/Touchpaper ....import CD $19.99
Claire Hamill/Voices ....import CD $18.99
Hardin & York/The World's Smallest Big Band ....import CD $19.99
Keef Hartley Band/The Battle of North West Six ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band/Halfbreed ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley/Lancashire Hustler ....import CD $19.99
Keef Hartley Band/Little Big Band ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band/Overdog ....import CD $18.99
Keef Hartley Band/Seventy Second Brave ....import CD $19.99
Keef Hartley Band/The Time is Near ....import CD $18.99
Hatfield And The North/Hatfield And The North ....import CD $19.99
Hatfield And The North - The Rotters' Club ....import CD $19.99
Hawklords/25 Years On ....double import CD $24.99
Hawklords/Live '78 ....import CD $19.99
Hawkwind/Astounding Sounds Amazing Music ....import CD $19.99
Hawkwind/Chronicle Of The Black Sword (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Hawkwind/Dream Goes On - From The Black Sword To Distant Horizons ....import triple CD
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Hawkwind/Electric Teepee ....import CD $19.99
Hawkwind/Live Chronicles ....import double CD $24.99
Hawkwind/Live Seventy Nine ....import CD $21.99
Hawkwind/PXR 5 ....import CD $21.99
Hawkwind/Quark Strangeness & Charm (deluxe edition) ....import double CD $24.99
Hawkwind/Spirit Of The Age - An Anthology 1976-1984 ....import triple CD $39.99
Heaven/Brass Rock 1 ....import CD $18.99
Dick Heckstall-Smith/A Story Ended (Expanded Edition) ....import CD $19.99
Ashley Hutchings & Ernesto de Pascale/My Land is Your Land ....import CD $19.99
Jonesy/Masquerade ....import double CD $22.99
Julian's Treatment/A Time Before This ....import CD $18.99
Khan/Space Shanty ....import CD $18.99
John Lees' Barclay James Harvest/Legacy - Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2006 ....import
CD $18.99
John Lees' Barclay James Harvest/Legacy - Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2006 ....import
DVD (NTSC/region 0) $27.99
The Liverpool Scene/Amazing Adventures Of... ....import double CD $24.99
Love Sculpture/Blues Helping ....import CD $18.99
Love Sculpture/Forms and Feelings ....import CD $18.99
Man/2 Oz's Of Plastic With A Hole In The Middle ....import CD $19.99
Man/Be Good to Yourself at Least Once a Day ....import CD $18.99
Man/Do You Like it Here Now; Are You Settling In? ....import CD $18.99
Man/Live at the Padget Rooms Penarth ....import double CD $20.99
Man/Man ....import CD $18.99
Man/Revelation ....import CD $19.99
Man/Rhinos Winos & Lunatics (expanded) ....import double CD $24.99
Man & Friends/Christmas at the Patti ....import CD $18.99
Marsupilami/Marsupilami ....import CD $19.99
Marsupilami/Arena ....import CD $18.99
Jackie McAuley/Jackie McAuley ....import CD $19.99
Mellow Candle/Swaddling Songs ....import CD $18.99
Michael Moorcock & Deep Fix/The New Worlds Fair ....import CD $18.99
National Head Band/Albert 1 ....import CD $18.99
National Health/National Health ....import CD $19.99
National Health/Of Queues And Cures ....import CD $19.99
Tom Newman/Faerie Symphony ....import CD $19.99
Paladin/Charge ....import CD $18.99
Paladin/Paladin ....import CD $18.99
John G. Perry/Sunset Wading ....import CD $18.99
Quintessence/Indweller ....import CD $19.99
Quintessence/Self ....import CD $19.99
Rare Bird/As Your Mind Flies By ....import CD $18.99
Rare Bird/Born Again ....import CD $19.99
Rare Bird/Rare Bird ....import CD $18.99
Rare Bird/Somebody Watching ....import CD $19.99
Room/Pre-Flight ....import CD $18.99
Samurai/Samurai ....import CD $18.99
Satisfaction/Satisfaction ....import CD $18.99
Julian Jay Savarin/Waiter's On The Dance ....import CD $18.99
Soft Heap/Soft Heap ....import CD $19.99
Space Ritual/Otherworld ....import CD $18.99
Spooky Tooth/Lost In My Dream - An Anthology 1968-1974 ....import double CD $24.99
Spooky Tooth With Pierre Henry/Ceremony ....import CD $19.99
William R. Strickland/...Is Only the Name ....import CD $19.99
Stud/Stud ....import CD $18.99
Steve Swindells/Fresh Blood ....import CD $19.99
Trader Horne/Morning Way ....import CD $19.99
Walrus/Walrus ....import CD $19.99
Darryl Way's Wolf/Night Music ....import CD $18.99
Darryl Way's Wolf/Saturation Point ....import CD $18.99
The Web/Fully Interlocking ....import CD $19.99
Web/I Spider ....import CD $18.99
The Web/Theraphosa Blondi ....import CD $18.99
West Bruce & Laing/Live n' Kickin' ....import CD $19.99
West Bruce & Laing/Whatever Turns You On ....import CD $19.99
Woolly Wolstenholme & Maestoso/Caterwauling ....import CD $18.99
Woolly Wolstenholme & Maestoso/Uneasy Listening ....import double CD $24.99
Chris Wood/Vulcan ....CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Floating Music ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Freedom is Frightening ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Go ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Go - Live from Paris ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Man from the East ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/One By One (East Wind) ....import CD $19.99
Stomu Yamashta/Raindog ....import CD $19.99
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