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Folk/Americana vinyl represses and restocks
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Shining In The Half Light (reissue) ("tidal wave splatter" turquoise & white marbled vinyl LP)
Cat: OLM 21V04. Rel: 20 Mar 25
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Review: Hadsel, Zach Condon AKA Beirut's first album in four years, is named in honour of the place in which much of it was recorded, a remote Norwegian island that the neo-folk artist stayed in back in 2019. The tranquillity of his surroundings, as well as access to limited instruments (a lo-fi drum machine, a church organ, a basic synthesiser and his trusty acoustic guitar, is reflected in the beauty and slow-burn nature of the music on show, which naturally pushes Condon's distinctive, emotionally charged vocals to the fore and tends towards the atmospheric and musically opaque. The results are genuinely beguiling, with our picks of a very strong bunch including 'The Tern', where Condon's voice sails above sustained organ chords, a tribal-tinged rhythm track, and life-affirming vocal harmonies, and the brass-enhanced warmth of 'So Many Plans'.
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Chronicles: 60 Years Of The Chieftains (Irish Edition) (limited trifold numbered "racing green" vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: 385635 5. Rel: 01 Jan 90
The Humours Of Ballyconnell/Bean An Fhir Rua (The Red Haired Man's Wife)/Cherish The Ladies (BBC Live Session From The Royal Albert Hall, 1975) (4:08)
Danny Boy (feat Bishop Nathaniel Townsley Jr & Gospel Jubille Choir/Diana Krall/Malachy Robinson) (5:20)
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Charm (limited gatefold purple vinyl LP in embossed sleeve (indie exclusive))
Cat: 228705 9. Rel: 11 Jul 24
Review: It's absurd to fathom that 25 year old indie-folk wunderkind Claire Cottrill, better known as Clairo, is already preparing the rollout for her third full-length album. Following on from 2021's Jack Antonoff (Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey) produced Sling, which channelled subdued baroque pop eccentricities, Charm was recorded in collaboration with Leon Michels, noted for his more jazz and soul-centric production work with the likes of Norah Jones and Liam Bailey. Described as "a collection of warm, 70s-inspired grooves that move lithely between jazz, psychedelic folk and soul", it appears Cottrill is ready to take her next progressive leap forward and she quietly curates an expanding catalogue of work seasoned and refined beyond her youthful years.
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Chavez Ravine (reissue) (limited gatefold 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: 007559 7925999. Rel: 06 Sep 19
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Peasant (gatefold heavyweight vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: WEIRD 087LP. Rel: 02 Jun 17
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A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole (limited 'that was my garden' green vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip (indie exclusive))
Cat: IARC 90LPI. Rel: 06 Mar 25
Review: On this indie-exclusive pressing, English jazz sax man Alabaster DePlume's latest sees him in raw and expressive mood. 'Oh My Actual Days' pairs slow, swelling sax lines with Macie Stewart's strings, a march toward reckoning. 'Thank You My Pain' turns its mantra into rhythm, embracing discomfort rather than escaping it. 'Form a V' pulls from jiu-jitsu, confronting the world head-on. Instrumentals like 'Prayer for My Sovereign Dignity' and 'Kuzushi' embody movementitension, release, transformation. Packaged with an obi-strip and insert, this edition is a fitting addition to DePlume's workiphysical proof of a philosophy: dignity is not given, it's claimed.
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A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole (LP + photo with obi-strip)
Cat: IARC 90LP. Rel: 06 Mar 25
Review: Mancunian saxophonist Alabaster DePlume's new long player is an introspective and meditative album exploring dignity, healing and self-discovery. Rooted in poetry and philosophical inquiry, the album brims with his soulful saxophone melodies and their uniquely evocative lyricism. Tracks like 'Oh My Actual Days' and 'Invincibility' convey resilience while 'Thank You My Pain' draws on mindfulness teachings. DePlume's compositions are inspired by personal growth and global injustices which reflect both individual and collective struggles. Add in his intricate instrumentation and these such deeply felt themes and you have a powerful statement.
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Cat: DVCR 20241. Rel: 06 Mar 25
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Dry Heart (remastered) (limited hand-numbered LP + booklet + MP3 download code with obi-strip)
Cat: SOMM 106. Rel: 13 Feb 25
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The Land We Know The Best (limited gatefold crystal clear vinyl LP)
Cat: GRLP 1135. Rel: 05 Feb 25
Review: Seattle songster Chris Eckman returns with his latest album for Glitterhouse, solidifying a now well-defined solo career after his split from the indie rock band The Walkabouts. Recalled easily by the sublime valley lodge depicted on the front cover, Eckman's brief new LP, taking form as eight new indie folk laments, depicts a gruff bard's persona, documenting the recording artist's response to the long passage of time and his recent relocation from Washington to Ljubljana. As if to blur associations of tumbledown American prairie and rustic Slovenian mountainscape, we hear homebound paeans ('Genevieve') and mixed-emotive reminiscences on wild youth ('Haunted Nights').
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Siamo Tutti In Pericolo (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SOMA 058LP. Rel: 20 Mar 25
Review: To say there's a meditative quality to Golem Mecanique's third album would be like saying air is something we breathe. The nom de plume of French multi-instrumental Karen Jebane, the album title directly quotes the final comments made by Pier Paolo Pasolini in his last ever interview, given just days before his body was found on an Italian beach after being brutally murdered. "We are all in danger", he quipped. From what, or who, we are still trying to figure out, 50 years on. Siamo Tutti In Pericolo doesn't look to answer the great mystery of what happened to the great filmmaker and auteur. But it does look to feelings of tension, quiet unease, and opaque mystery for its incredibly atmospheric tomes. This is deep dive stuff, reliant on a combination of refrained notes, echoes, and sombre, spiritual voices inviting us to push through into some other state of consciousness. Whether that will shed any light on anything is, of course, the real question we need to answer.
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Omni Sight Seeing (reissue) (white marbled vinyl LP)
Cat: V25AH 072. Rel: 05 Feb 25
Review: Experimental pop, electronic minimalism and global sonic influences from the former YMO member who crafts an intricate soundscape that blends coldwave, proto-techno and ambient textures on this set of reissued LPs, at least one ear always attuned to the avant-garde. Haruomi Hosono's 'Omni Sight Seeing', originally released in 1989 is an adventurous album evident from the start. 'Orgone Box' channels Kraftwerk's electro-pop precision while incorporating Steve Reich-like repetitions and Miharu Koshi's surreal vocal interjections. 'Retort' is a meditative fusion of celeste, organ and orchestration, evoking the dreamlike beauty of a sunlit European promenade. Meanwhile, 'Laugh-Gas' stands as a hypnotic acid house excursion, its squelching 808 patterns and entrancing filter work recalling both Chris & Cosey and early rave minimalism. Hosono's fascination with world music and cosmic exploration is at the core of the album. 'Esashi' transforms a traditional Japanese folk piece into an intoxicating, requiem-like reverie, while 'Andadura' merges balearic textures with Arabic vocals and tropical percussion. The album's ethereal closer, 'Pleocene', glides on downtempo rhythms, featuring hypnotic harmonisations that encapsulate the album's ability to transcend genre and cultural barriers. Omni Sight Seeing remains an example of Hosono's boundless creativity.
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Today! (Bluesville Acoustic Sound Series) (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: CRF 1681711. Rel: 12 Mar 25
Review: Originally recorded in 1966 during his remarkable comeback - he'd been playing since the 20s but was rediscovered by various musicologists and found a new audience at Newport and Philadelphia's folk festivals in 1963 - this album demonstrates why he became a beloved mainstay of the folk revival. Unlike traditional bluesmen, Hurt's style is rooted in melody and intricate fingerpicking, making him a profound influence on the folk musicians of the 60s. His dexterous guitar work, often feeling as if multiple players are involved, pairs seamlessly with his soothing, almost meditative voice. Tracks like 'Pay Day', 'Louis Collins', 'Spike Driver's Blues', and 'Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor' showcase his ability to transform folk and blues traditions into something uniquely personal. He even delivers a rare but successful slide guitar performance on 'Talking Casey'. A particularly stunning moment comes in 'Beulah Land', where his intricate cross-rhythms add new emotional depth to a traditional song. Every track exudes a gentle, comforting presence, as if Hurt himself is sitting beside the listener, easing their troubles. His voice, often described as a balm for the soul, remains as rich and warm as ever, untouched by time. A beautiful, healing and profoundly moving experience that continues to impress more than half a century later.
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Review: After a rise to prominence as one half of the original Irish Americana duo the Lost Brothers, Irish singer-songwriter Oisin Leach recorded his latest solo album Cold Sea on the scenic coast of Donegal. In contrast to the former project's sound, Cold Sea makes for a solitary affair, with its pensive progressions and Arthur Russell-esque vocal feints conjuring ideas of an embrace of formative aloneness and its making in an old schoolhouse implying undertones of childhood recollection. With former Dylan sidekick Tony Garnier on bass, and Donal Lunny on distinctive bouzouki duties, Cold Sea is a wild, moss-stricken coastal invocation, told via the trusty media that are folk style and vintage gear.
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Review: Grammy-nominated Laura Marling returns with her eighth studio album, Patterns in Repeat. After 15 years and multiple accolades, including Grammy and Mercury nominations and a Brit Award, Marling's latest work reflects on her experiences of motherhood following the birth of her daughter in 2023. The album delves into themes of generational legacy and family dynamic and with its almost entirely acoustic sound, minimal overdubs and subtle orchestral touches, the record is Marling's most focused and refined collection to date. It showcases her evolution as one of her generation's most respected and prolific songwriters.
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Cuerpo Y Alma (40the Anniversary Edition) (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: LBR 006. Rel: 20 Dec 24
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Court & Spark (remastered) (gatefold bottle green clear vinyl LP in embossed sleeve (indie exclusive))
Cat: RCV1 1001. Rel: 04 Oct 23
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Review: JD Pinkus' Grow A Pea" is a triumphant return for the musician, offering a blend of heavy psychedelia, drum & bass grooves, and bouncy boogie that delights the senses. The album, a labour of love five years in the making, showcases Pinkus' musical evolution while paying homage to his roots. Tracks like 'Heaven As Fuck', 'Rejoice Unto Yourself' and 'Charmer' are standout examples of his ability to craft catchy tunes with a sprinkling of tasteful horns, keys and strings. Pinkus' collaborations with musicians like Paul Leary of Butthole Surfers, Sam Coomes of Quasi, and Mike Savino of Tall Tall Trees add depth and complexity to the album's sound. Grow A Pear is a testament to Pinkus' artistry and a strong album for fans of American indie music.
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Review: Intractable bluegrass from the one and only Tony Rice. At this point, Craft Recordings' taste in reissues hardly warrants scrupulousness; this long out-of-print album documents a lesser-known period in Rice's musical career, after which his predominant bluegrass bent had already been established. With only a small cadre of personnel in tow - Rice on old-time strings and vocals, his brother Wyatt on guitar, and Bob Shumaker and Lim Lloyd helming up mixing and mastering duties - Church Street Blues is proof enough that you don't need much to make an evincing folk album, not least one that evokes the deepest emotes endemic to Louisville, Kentucky. Consisting entirely of reinterpretations of Rice's favourite folk songs, 'Church Street Blues' became an immediate fan favourite and today it remains a classic title.
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Young Fashioned Ways (gatefold 180 gram maroon vinyl 2xLP + insert (side 4 laser printed))
Cat: DRUV 155391. Rel: 20 Mar 25
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Either/Or (reissue) (limited translucent red vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: LPKRS 269IE. Rel: 04 Nov 24
Review: To celebrate 20 years of Elliott Smith's much-loved Either/Or, Kill Rock Stars presents a beautifully remastered reissue of the album. Carefully overseen by Larry Crane, archivist of Smith's estate, the original tracks are restored with impeccable attention to detail. While this version focuses on the remastered original LP rather than the expanded edition, it's still a must-have for fans old and new. The album's emotional depth and lyrical genius remain as powerful today as when it first captivated listeners. Complete with an insert of the original liner notes, this reissue serves as a timeless tribute to Smith's legacy.
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Armageddon In A Summer Dress (Autographed CD (indie exclusive))
Cat: CDNW 6599IE. Rel: 17 Feb 25
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Now Is The Time
Beautiful Things
Illusion
Cowfold (instrumental)
Magic Day
Hampton Court
What More In This World Could Anyone Be Living For (version 2)
Clapham Junction (instrumental)
Elephants Angels And Roses
Antarctic Rose
Stranger
Barrel Organ Blues (instrumental)
Nothing Much Is Happening Today
What More In This World Could Anyone Be Living For (version 1)
Upper Osterley (instrumental)
A Goodbye Song
Barrel Organ
Alternator Man
Upside Down Town
Magic Day (demo)
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Moon Beams (reissue) (gatefold LP + 1-sided LP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: MKY 036. Rel: 07 Feb 25
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