Cleopatra US Vinyl & CDs

Review: Shadowed Tales From Mulhouse by iconic punk group The Damned is a haunting journey into the depths of musical darkness. The album captivates throughout with its eerie melodies, ethereal vocals, and brooding atmosphere. Each track exudes a sense of mystery and intrigue, drawing the audience into a world of shadows and secrets. The band's masterful instrumentation and haunting lyrics create a spine-chilling experience that lingers long after the final note fades away. All of this makes Shadowed Tales From Mulhouse is a testament to The Damned's prowess as musical storytellers, leaving listeners enthralled and eager for more from this enigmatic ensemble.

Review: Ahead of their time? Ruined by excess and ego? A difficult act to market? New York Dolls are one of those stories about the fickle nature of industry and listeners, and the risks of hedonism. Emerging from The Big Apple in 1971, the group had a thoroughly modern sound for the time, combining hard and what was then a very fresh glam rock sound with early punk prototypes, years before people would learn what that means. New York Dolls was the spectacular self-titled debut from the band, put out by Mercury in 1973. Although a commercial failure, it's often cited among the greatest rock 'n' roll records of all time, but despite critical success it did little outside the US, where sales weren't great as it was, and the outfit would only last another few years - with various lineup changes - before calling time. This rare release charts what came before all that, including collector's item demos from their time playing as Actress.

Review: UFO's Showtime captures the raw energy and talent of the band's 2005 live performance, featuring the hard rockers' classic line-up of vocalist Phil Mogg, bassist Pete Way, and keyboardist/guitarist Paul Raymond, alongside American guitar virtuoso Vinnie Moore and powerhouse drummer Jason Bonham, this release showcases UFO at their best. Emerging in 1969, UFO quickly established themselves as a force in rock, delivering timeless albums like Phenomenon, Force It and the iconic live record Strangers In The Night. After various line-up changes, the band solidified their return to form with 1993's Walk On Water, and continued to release acclaimed albums like Covenant and Sharks. Showtime shows their enduring influence and live talents, featuring electrifying performances of classic tracks that have defined their career. What makes UFO a legendary act in the rock world.