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British girl singers did not comprise the healthiest subgen ... Read more

British girl singers did not comprise the healthiest subgenre of 1960s rock. And since this 22-track compilation of female-sung British pop/rock from 1962-1971 does not include any big names except for Cilla Black (represented by her 1968 B-side Work Is a Four Letter Word) and Helen Shapiro (with her self-penned 1964 B-side He Knows How to Love Me) you might not ready yourself for a stunning experience. It isn't brilliant but actually it's a pretty fair and fun collection of obscurities. Some other names might be faintly remembered (in the U.K. not the U.S.) such as Samantha Jones and Elkie Brooks but for the most part these are no-names working in a vein combining British Invasion sounds with American girl-group/soul-influenced production. Some of the more memorable outings include Jones' wispy Somebody Else's Baby Guillivers People's solid adaptation of Jackie DeShannon's Splendour in the Grass Linda Laine & the Sinners' wistful and folky Don't Do It Baby and Carol Elvin's Don't Leave Me which sounds instantly suitable for a British mid-'60s film soundtrack. As a change of pace there's also the folk-pop of the Levee Breakers' 1965 single Babe I'm Leaving You featuring the voice of Beverley who would become a noted part of the 1970s folk-rock scene as part of a duo with her husband John Martyn. ~ Richie Unterberger Minimize

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter ... Read more

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter John Martyn broke ground by leaping from acoustic folk into highly successful experiments with tape delay wild recording scenarios and jazz-inspired arrangements. He became a cult figure among British musicians. A list of his admirers reads like a who’s-who of rock pop and even trip hop: Eric Clapton The Band’s Levon Helm Lee Scratch Perry Steve Winwood Jimmy Page and of course his house mate Nick Drake. To honor his life thirty artists reveal the full breadth of Martyn’s creativity on Johnny Boy Would Love This…A Tribute to John Martyn . The package will include a double CD digi-pak 40-page booklet and DVD that willfeature interviews with a number of the contributing artists performance videos and rare live performances by John himself. A plethora of amazing singers from several generations take on Martyn’s intense sometimes joyful and sometimesdespairing but always influential work. They come from today’s fertile acoustic fringes to the heart of rock and pop core blues indie/alternative to young up-and-comers. Minimize

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter ... Read more

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter John Martyn broke ground by leaping from acoustic folk into highly successful experiments with tape delay wild recording scenarios and jazz-inspired arrangements. He became a cult figure among British musicians. A list of his admirers reads like a who’s-who of rock pop and even trip hop: Eric Clapton The Band’s Levon Helm Lee Scratch Perry Steve Winwood Jimmy Page and of course his house mate Nick Drake. To honor his life thirty artists reveal the full breadth of Martyn’s creativity on Johnny Boy Would Love This…A Tribute to John Martyn . The package will include a double CD digi-pak 40-page booklet and DVD that willfeature interviews with a number of the contributing artists performance videos and rare live performances by John himself. A plethora of amazing singers from several generations take on Martyn’s intense sometimes joyful and sometimesdespairing but always influential work. They come from today’s fertile acoustic fringes to the heart of rock and pop core blues indie/alternative to young up-and-comers. Minimize

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter ... Read more

In the late ’60s the late British guitarist and songwriter John Martyn broke ground by leaping from acoustic folk into highly successful experiments with tape delay wild recording scenarios and jazz-inspired arrangements. He became a cult figure among British musicians. A list of his admirers reads like a who’s-who of rock pop and even trip hop: Eric Clapton The Band’s Levon Helm Lee Scratch Perry Steve Winwood Jimmy Page and of course his house mate Nick Drake. To honor his life thirty artists reveal the full breadth of Martyn’s creativity on Johnny Boy Would Love This…A Tribute to John Martyn . The package will include a double CD digi-pak 40-page booklet and DVD that willfeature interviews with a number of the contributing artists performance videos and rare live performances by John himself. A plethora of amazing singers from several generations take on Martyn’s intense sometimes joyful and sometimesdespairing but always influential work. They come from today’s fertile acoustic fringes to the heart of rock and pop core blues indie/alternative to young up-and-comers. Minimize

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of Engla ... Read more

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of England for some time The Dunwells (Joe and Dave Dunwell Jonny Lamb David Hanson and Rob Clayton) have made an astonishing impact in Europe and are in the process of doing the same in the States. Well written songs together with sensational performances have been the backbone to their success and their incorporation of blues rock into folk has brought a different element to a rejuvenated genre. Recorded at Willie Nelson's famed Pedernales Studio in Austin Texas and produced by John Porter (The Smiths Elvis Costello B.B. King) 'Blind Sighted Faith' showcases the group's organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music and their use of breath-taking five-part harmonies ('Only Me' and 'Follow the Road' are great examples). The album opener 'I Could Be a King' is a sprightly uplifting number and sets the scene for the title song 'Blind Sighted Faith'; written when the band members were penniless and only had their “music and faith”. The Dunwell Brothers Band find a middle ground between the guitar picking of Mumford and Sons the writing style of Kings of Leon and all the passion of Noah and the Whale. (John Minard) Minimize

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of Engla ... Read more

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of England for some time The Dunwells (Joe and Dave Dunwell Jonny Lamb David Hanson and Rob Clayton) have made an astonishing impact in Europe and are in the process of doing the same in the States. Well written songs together with sensational performances have been the backbone to their success and their incorporation of blues rock into folk has brought a different element to a rejuvenated genre. Recorded at Willie Nelson’s famed Pedernales Studio in Austin Texas and produced by John Porter (The Smiths Elvis Costello B.B. King) 'Blind Sighted Faith' showcases the group's organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music and their use of breath-taking five-part harmonies ('Only Me' and 'Follow the Road' are great examples). The album opener 'I Could Be a King' is a sprightly uplifting number and sets the scene for the title song 'Blind Sighted Faith'; written when the band members were penniless and only had their “music and faith”. The Dunwell Brothers Band find a middle ground between the guitar picking of Mumford & Sons the writing style of Kings of Leon and all the passion of Noah and the Whale. (John Minard) Minimize

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of Engla ... Read more

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of England for some time The Dunwells (Joe and Dave Dunwell Jonny Lamb David Hanson and Rob Clayton) have made an astonishing impact in Europe and are in the process of doing the same in the States. Well written songs together with sensational performances have been the backbone to their success and their incorporation of blues rock into folk has brought a different element to a rejuvenated genre. Recorded at Willie Nelson's famed Pedernales Studio in Austin Texas and produced by John Porter (The Smiths Elvis Costello B.B. King) 'Blind Sighted Faith' showcases the group's organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music and their use of breath-taking five-part harmonies ('Only Me' and 'Follow the Road' are great examples). The album opener 'I Could Be a King' is a sprightly uplifting number and sets the scene for the title song 'Blind Sighted Faith'; written when the band members were penniless and only had their “music and faith”. The Dunwell Brothers Band find a middle ground between the guitar picking of Mumford and Sons the writing style of Kings of Leon and all the passion of Noah and the Whale. (John Minard) Minimize

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of Engla ... Read more

By far the most exciting folk rock act to come out of England for some time The Dunwells (Joe and Dave Dunwell Jonny Lamb David Hanson and Rob Clayton) have made an astonishing impact in Europe and are in the process of doing the same in the States. Well written songs together with sensational performances have been the backbone to their success and their incorporation of blues rock into folk has brought a different element to a rejuvenated genre. Recorded at Willie Nelson's famed Pedernales Studio in Austin Texas and produced by John Porter (The Smiths Elvis Costello B.B. King) 'Blind Sighted Faith' showcases the group's organic blend of acoustic and electric roots music and their use of breath-taking five-part harmonies ('Only Me' and 'Follow the Road' are great examples). The album opener 'I Could Be a King' is a sprightly uplifting number and sets the scene for the title song 'Blind Sighted Faith'; written when the band members were penniless and only had their “music and faith”. The Dunwell Brothers Band find a middle ground between the guitar picking of Mumford and Sons the writing style of Kings of Leon and all the passion of Noah and the Whale. (John Minard) Minimize

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British ... Read more

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British alternative rock group Keane. Following on from such multi-platinum releases as 'Hopes and Fears' and 'Under the Iron Sea' this latest record may have taken a little longer to compose but for good reason. In many respects it feels like the completion of a circle says drummer Richard Hughes. [Click on the above image to view other releases by artist] With the addition of new bassist Jesse Quin and illustious producer Dan Grech (Radiohead The Vaccines Lana del Rey) Keane deliver a fresh batch of synthpop and piano rock that sees the band return to what they do best: happy-go-lucky anthems awash with charm and sophistication. The soaring US lead single 'Silenced By the Night' the rapturous 'Black Rain' and the elevating 'Disconnected' are among 12 distinctive tracks that altogether make for a beautifully personal album. Fans of the band as well as fans of alternative rock and pop should consider this a must have. (John Minard) Minimize

Legendary British rock ’n’ roll dynamo Stuart Colman revisi ... Read more

Legendary British rock ’n’ roll dynamo Stuart Colman revisits Texas in the latest instalment of his spectacular Sugar series. Along with the recent Fantastic Voyage compilations Texas Tornados and It’s Saturday Night! Snazzy Sugar continues highlighting the Lone Star State’s pivotal role in the birth of rock ’n’ roll its 75 incendiary tracks demonstrating how when the music was in its multi-hued infancy across the US West Texas was rearing up with the real call of the wild. The eruptions which burst out of Memphis Cleveland and New York in the fifties are well-documented but over three CDs Colman has excelled himself with this astutely-picked and exhaustively annotated selection showing the crucial role of western swing in rock ’n’ roll’s development timeless rebel yell energy uniquely idiosyncratic personality and a dash of Southern romance. Disc 1 (Right To Rock) gets the vibrant mix of future stars and intriguing obscurities under way with immortal Fender Stratocaster-toting pioneer Buddy Holly’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Too’ and the young Roy Orbison’s ‘Ooby Dooby’ before traversing gems by the likes of Link Davis Trini Lopez Waylon Jennings Sonny Curtis the Crickets Lelan Rogers the Fireballs the Five Bops the Click-Clacks and the Leen Teens. The good rocking continues through CD2 (Play it Cool) thrusting forth such names as Chuck Tharp Sid King Ray Campi Link Davis Mickey Gilley Buddy Knox the Tu-Tones the Champs and Dean Beard with the Crew Cuts. The Cowtown heavy-hitters continue their rampage on Disc 3 (aptly-titled Turn Me Loose) corralling names including Jimmy Dee & the Offbeats Joe Clay Sleepy La Beef Al Urban Hal Goodson & the Raiders Teen Kings Alvis Wayne Tooter Boatman & the Chaparrals the String-a-Lings the Fireballs Earl Henry and an early Kenny Rogers outing called ‘That Crazy Feeling’ before Buddy Holly returns with ‘Well…Alright’ winding up this glorious new artefact for the rock ’n’ roll hall of fame. Minimize

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band fro ... Read more

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band from Portland Oregon will release their new full-length Buoy Bell in August 2011 the follow-up to 2009's Bending Mirrors (which Uncut Magazine proclaimed evokes the sleepy languor and unhurried warmth of Harvest era Neil Young).Buoy Bell is dedicated to the memory of their late drummer and brother in music Kipp Crawford. They began recording the album in the summer of 2009 starting with the song Axis (which features the incomparable Crawford on drums.) Following his death the band took a break to regroup. Two months later they reemerged with Matt Cadenelli on drums and continued work on Buoy Bell. Though half the record was written before Crawford passed the entire album is infused with his spirit. Straddling the boundaries between indie rock disco surf psychedelia and atmospheric folk on Buoy Bell Celilo moves beyond the rain soaked boot gazing of Bending Mirrors. Although their sound shows flashes of British psychedelia and at times evokes the burgeoning New Folk of the Pacific Northwest Celilo have developed something unique: mud splattered alchemy a hushed radiator glow with Steinbeckian lyrical observation and burnt molasses vocals set to the beautiful and tragic sleeplessness of indie city skylines. A direct result of front man Martin's newfound comfort level as a songwriter and a front man his voice has come full circle and instantly defines the band's songs.Full of laments heartache optimism and reverberance Buoy Bell delivers sweeping imagery and soul-searching fragility and counterbalanced by vibrant lush and oft-daunting musical composition that challenges both the band and the listener to pick up every nuance. As diverse as it is cohesive the album plays through like a late-night soundtrack to a never to be forgotten conversation with a friend. Buoy Bell was recorded with producers Jordan Leff at Secret Society Gregg Williams (Blitzen Trapper Dandy Warhols Snow Patrol) at the Trench and Dylan Magierek (Starfucker Builders and Butchers Mark Kozelek) at Type Foundry. Additional tracking was done at Martin’s home studio - and as in the case with Old Loves around one mike and a bottle of wine at the dining room table. Minimize

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band fro ... Read more

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band from Portland Oregon will release their new full-length Buoy Bell in August 2011 the follow-up to 2009's Bending Mirrors (which Uncut Magazine proclaimed evokes the sleepy languor and unhurried warmth of Harvest era Neil Young).Buoy Bell is dedicated to the memory of their late drummer and brother in music Kipp Crawford. They began recording the album in the summer of 2009 starting with the song Axis (which features the incomparable Crawford on drums.) Following his death the band took a break to regroup. Two months later they reemerged with Matt Cadenelli on drums and continued work on Buoy Bell. Though half the record was written before Crawford passed the entire album is infused with his spirit. Straddling the boundaries between indie rock disco surf psychedelia and atmospheric folk on Buoy Bell Celilo moves beyond the rain soaked boot gazing of Bending Mirrors. Although their sound shows flashes of British psychedelia and at times evokes the burgeoning New Folk of the Pacific Northwest Celilo have developed something unique: mud splattered alchemy a hushed radiator glow with Steinbeckian lyrical observation and burnt molasses vocals set to the beautiful and tragic sleeplessness of indie city skylines. A direct result of front man Martin's newfound comfort level as a songwriter and a front man his voice has come full circle and instantly defines the band's songs.Full of laments heartache optimism and reverberance Buoy Bell delivers sweeping imagery and soul-searching fragility and counterbalanced by vibrant lush and oft-daunting musical composition that challenges both the band and the listener to pick up every nuance. As diverse as it is cohesive the album plays through like a late-night soundtrack to a never to be forgotten conversation with a friend. Buoy Bell was recorded with producers Jordan Leff at Secret Society Gregg Williams (Blitzen Trapper Dandy Warhols Snow Patrol) at the Trench and Dylan Magierek (Starfucker Builders and Butchers Mark Kozelek) at Type Foundry. Additional tracking was done at Martin’s home studio - and as in the case with Old Loves around one mike and a bottle of wine at the dining room table. Minimize

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British ... Read more

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British alternative rock group Keane. Following on from such multi-platinum releases as 'Hopes and Fears' and 'Under the Iron Sea' this latest record may have taken a little longer to compose but for good reason. In many respects it feels like the completion of a circle says drummer Richard Hughes. With the addition of new bassist Jesse Quin and illustious producer Dan Grech (Radiohead The Vaccines Lana del Rey) Keane deliver a fresh batch of synthpop and piano rock that sees the band return to what they do best: happy-go-lucky anthems awash with charm and sophistication. The soaring US lead single 'Silenced By the Night' the rapturous 'Black Rain' and the elevating 'Disconnected' are among 12 distinctive tracks that altogether make for a beautifully personal album. Fans of the band as well as fans of alternative rock and pop should consider this a must have. (John Minard) Minimize

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British ... Read more

'Strangeland' is the first album in four years for British alternative rock group Keane. Following on from such multi-platinum releases as 'Hopes and Fears' and 'Under the Iron Sea' this latest record may have taken a little longer to compose but for good reason. In many respects it feels like the completion of a circle says drummer Richard Hughes. With the addition of new bassist Jesse Quin and illustious producer Dan Grech (Radiohead The Vaccines Lana del Rey) Keane deliver a fresh batch of synthpop and piano rock that sees the band return to what they do best: happy-go-lucky anthems awash with charm and sophistication. The soaring US lead single 'Silenced By the Night' the rapturous 'Black Rain' and the elevating 'Disconnected' are among 12 distinctive tracks that altogether make for a beautifully personal album. Fans of the band as well as fans of alternative rock and pop should consider this a must have. (John Minard) Minimize

Legendary British rock ’n’ roll dynamo Stuart Colman revisi ... Read more

Legendary British rock ’n’ roll dynamo Stuart Colman revisits Texas in the latest instalment of his spectacular Sugar series. Along with the recent Fantastic Voyage compilations Texas Tornados and It’s Saturday Night! Snazzy Sugar continues highlighting the Lone Star State’s pivotal role in the birth of rock ’n’ roll its 75 incendiary tracks demonstrating how when the music was in its multi-hued infancy across the US West Texas was rearing up with the real call of the wild. The eruptions which burst out of Memphis Cleveland and New York in the fifties are well-documented but over three CDs Colman has excelled himself with this astutely-picked and exhaustively annotated selection showing the crucial role of western swing in rock ’n’ roll’s development timeless rebel yell energy uniquely idiosyncratic personality and a dash of Southern romance. Disc 1 (Right To Rock) gets the vibrant mix of future stars and intriguing obscurities under way with immortal Fender Stratocaster-toting pioneer Buddy Holly’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Too’ and the young Roy Orbison’s ‘Ooby Dooby’ before traversing gems by the likes of Link Davis Trini Lopez Waylon Jennings Sonny Curtis the Crickets Lelan Rogers the Fireballs the Five Bops the Click-Clacks and the Leen Teens. The good rocking continues through CD2 (Play it Cool) thrusting forth such names as Chuck Tharp Sid King Ray Campi Link Davis Mickey Gilley Buddy Knox the Tu-Tones the Champs and Dean Beard with the Crew Cuts. The Cowtown heavy-hitters continue their rampage on Disc 3 (aptly-titled Turn Me Loose) corralling names including Jimmy Dee & the Offbeats Joe Clay Sleepy La Beef Al Urban Hal Goodson & the Raiders Teen Kings Alvis Wayne Tooter Boatman & the Chaparrals the String-a-Lings the Fireballs Earl Henry and an early Kenny Rogers outing called ‘That Crazy Feeling’ before Buddy Holly returns with ‘Well…Alright’ winding up this glorious new artefact for the rock ’n’ roll hall of fame. Minimize

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band fro ... Read more

Celilo the acclaimed Indie/Psych/Atmospheric Folk band from Portland Oregon will release their new full-length Buoy Bell in August 2011 the follow-up to 2009's Bending Mirrors (which Uncut Magazine proclaimed evokes the sleepy languor and unhurried warmth of Harvest era Neil Young).Buoy Bell is dedicated to the memory of their late drummer and brother in music Kipp Crawford. They began recording the album in the summer of 2009 starting with the song Axis (which features the incomparable Crawford on drums.) Following his death the band took a break to regroup. Two months later they reemerged with Matt Cadenelli on drums and continued work on Buoy Bell. Though half the record was written before Crawford passed the entire album is infused with his spirit. Straddling the boundaries between indie rock disco surf psychedelia and atmospheric folk on Buoy Bell Celilo moves beyond the rain soaked boot gazing of Bending Mirrors. Although their sound shows flashes of British psychedelia and at times evokes the burgeoning New Folk of the Pacific Northwest Celilo have developed something unique: mud splattered alchemy a hushed radiator glow with Steinbeckian lyrical observation and burnt molasses vocals set to the beautiful and tragic sleeplessness of indie city skylines. A direct result of front man Martin's newfound comfort level as a songwriter and a front man his voice has come full circle and instantly defines the band's songs.Full of laments heartache optimism and reverberance Buoy Bell delivers sweeping imagery and soul-searching fragility and counterbalanced by vibrant lush and oft-daunting musical composition that challenges both the band and the listener to pick up every nuance. As diverse as it is cohesive the album plays through like a late-night soundtrack to a never to be forgotten conversation with a friend. Buoy Bell was recorded with producers Jordan Leff at Secret Society Gregg Williams (Blitzen Trapper Dandy Warhols Snow Patrol) at the Trench and Dylan Magierek (Starfucker Builders and Butchers Mark Kozelek) at Type Foundry. Additional tracking was done at Martin’s home studio - and as in the case with Old Loves around one mike and a bottle of wine at the dining room table. Minimize

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official ... Read more

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official CD release of the album 'Mammoth Special' by the British Progressive / Folk-Rock group Decameron. Formed in 1968 in Gloucestershire by Johnny Coppin (Guitar Vocals) and Dave Bell (Guitar Vocals) by 1971 the band evolved into a quartet with the arrival of Al Fenn on Lead Guitar and Mandolin and Geoff March on Violin and Cello. The group originally signed to Vertigo records in 1973 and recorded their debut album for the label that year. By 1974 the band’s line-up had changed with Al Fenn departing and Dik Cadbury joining the group on Lead and 12-string acoustic guitar and bass. Geoff March incorporated Keyboards into his repertoire and the band signed to Mooncrest Records to record the album 'Mammoth Special' which saw Decameron move into a more progressive style. This new CD edition is remastered from the original tapes and adds the bonus track 'Twinset and Pearls’. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork and features a new essay. Minimize

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official ... Read more

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official CD release of the album 'Mammoth Special' by the British Progressive / Folk-Rock group Decameron. Formed in 1968 in Gloucestershire by Johnny Coppin (Guitar Vocals) and Dave Bell (Guitar Vocals) by 1971 the band evolved into a quartet with the arrival of Al Fenn on Lead Guitar and Mandolin and Geoff March on Violin and Cello. The group originally signed to Vertigo records in 1973 and recorded their debut album for the label that year. By 1974 the band’s line-up had changed with Al Fenn departing and Dik Cadbury joining the group on Lead and 12-string acoustic guitar and bass. Geoff March incorporated Keyboards into his repertoire and the band signed to Mooncrest Records to record the album 'Mammoth Special' which saw Decameron move into a more progressive style. This new CD edition is remastered from the original tapes and adds the bonus track 'Twinset and Pearls’. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork and features a new essay. Minimize

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official ... Read more

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official CD release of the album 'Mammoth Special' by the British Progressive / Folk-Rock group Decameron. Formed in 1968 in Gloucestershire by Johnny Coppin (Guitar Vocals) and Dave Bell (Guitar Vocals) by 1971 the band evolved into a quartet with the arrival of Al Fenn on Lead Guitar and Mandolin and Geoff March on Violin and Cello. The group originally signed to Vertigo records in 1973 and recorded their debut album for the label that year. By 1974 the band’s line-up had changed with Al Fenn departing and Dik Cadbury joining the group on Lead and 12-string acoustic guitar and bass. Geoff March incorporated Keyboards into his repertoire and the band signed to Mooncrest Records to record the album 'Mammoth Special' which saw Decameron move into a more progressive style. This new CD edition is remastered from the original tapes and adds the bonus track 'Twinset and Pearls’. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork and features a new essay. Minimize

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper follo ... Read more

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper following the Mercury-nominated Do You Like Rock Music? in 2008 and the Man Of Aran soundtrack in 2009. With its title Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyed internationalism alluding to both the Norse mythos and Jamaican discos – to the Viking heaven and Caribbean good times. BSP are maybe unlikely to be taking up residence in downtown Kingston but the album title and the music it comes with are antidotes to limited horizons and parochial mindsets. BSP have recently played live inside the Arctic Circle and atop the Great Wall Of China. With its ambition and sense of wonder the new album mirrors such globe-girdling scope. Minimize

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase A ... Read more

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase American Rock and Roll instrumentals it seemed only necessary to make a british version filled with all the masterpieces from back in the day that suited the criteria. Although the Americans seemed to have Rock and Roll down to a T the British scene really caught on in the '50s as this CD definitely shows containing some belters from the high-point of British Rock and Roll music. The two-disc album contains tracks from legends such as Bert Weeden Chris Barber The Shadows and Victor Silvester. Minimize

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper follo ... Read more

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper following the Mercury-nominated Do You Like Rock Music? in 2008 and the Man Of Aran soundtrack in 2009. With its title Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyed internationalism alluding to both the Norse mythos and Jamaican discos – to the Viking heaven and Caribbean good times. BSP are maybe unlikely to be taking up residence in downtown Kingston but the album title and the music it comes with are antidotes to limited horizons and parochial mindsets. BSP have recently played live inside the Arctic Circle and atop the Great Wall Of China. With its ambition and sense of wonder the new album mirrors such globe-girdling scope. Minimize

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper follo ... Read more

Valhalla Dancehall is the band’s fourth album proper following the Mercury-nominated Do You Like Rock Music? in 2008 and the Man Of Aran soundtrack in 2009. With its title Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyed internationalism alluding to both the Norse mythos and Jamaican discos – to the Viking heaven and Caribbean good times. BSP are maybe unlikely to be taking up residence in downtown Kingston but the album title and the music it comes with are antidotes to limited horizons and parochial mindsets. BSP have recently played live inside the Arctic Circle and atop the Great Wall Of China. With its ambition and sense of wonder the new album mirrors such globe-girdling scope. Minimize

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase A ... Read more

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase American Rock and Roll instrumentals it seemed only necessary to make a british version filled with all the masterpieces from back in the day that suited the criteria. Although the Americans seemed to have Rock and Roll down to a T the British scene really caught on in the '50s as this CD definitely shows containing some belters from the high-point of British Rock and Roll music. The two-disc album contains tracks from legends such as Bert Weeden Chris Barber The Shadows and Victor Silvester. Minimize

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase A ... Read more

After the great success of a compilation made to showcase American Rock and Roll instrumentals it seemed only necessary to make a british version filled with all the masterpieces from back in the day that suited the criteria. Although the Americans seemed to have Rock and Roll down to a T the British scene really caught on in the '50s as this CD definitely shows containing some belters from the high-point of British Rock and Roll music. The two-disc album contains tracks from legends such as Bert Weeden Chris Barber The Shadows and Victor Silvester. Minimize