For the first time since its original release Mezcal Head by Swervedriver is finally available on European soil! The shoegaze and dream pop band have produced a masterpiece from start to finish. The first pressing of this album will be on "Mezcal" coloured vinyl; transparent with a hint of gold.
Forever by Cranes continued the trend of the band's previous albums, revolving largely around Alison Shaw's distinctive vocals. The album contains elements of shoegaze, dream pop and gothic rock and turned out to be favourite amongst fans and critics. First pressing will receive a limited gold and black mixed colour treatment, which is available from today.
The album Naveed by Our Lady Peace is taken from the Persian name for the "bearer of good news". It was admired by critics and very well received by fans; many also believed the album could serve as the bridge between grunge and 'the next big thing'. Available in Europe for the first time a limited first run will be available on transparent vinyl, mixed with a swirl of black.
Finley Quaye's debut Maverick A Strike struck a chord with many. Fusing dub, reggae, pop, trip hop and indie, his amalgam of styles resonated throughout the music world like no other record at the time. The 20th anniversary edition of this album is limited pressed on flaming orange and yellow swirled vinyl!
What's better than announcing the breakup of your band with a final album; with With B.D. Is Dead the band Blues Dimension quit in style. Through the album title and track lyrics it was clear they announced the end of the rhythm and blues sounds they were so famous for. To honour the band a limited edition on transparent blue vinyl is released today.
Continuing the Dutch Vinyl Masters series the next release is that of Wally Tax's Springtime in Amsterdam. Wally Tax was both a successful singer of The Outsiders as well as in his solo career. Originally released in 1989 his solo album was well received by critics and includes some characteristic and vulnerable songs by the rock 'n roll legend. The album will now finally available again as a limited edition on transparent green vinyl.
A new Dutch album by De Dijk has been finally released. Groef is the album that was specially arranged for their Theatertour this year. It's a must-have for every fan of this super group; the vinyl album is now out in stores.
Last but not least is the album by jazz artist Oscar Peterson and The Trio. The album is a 1973 live recording at the London House in Chicago and featured Joe Pass (guitar) and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (bass). Winner of the 1975 Grammy Award for "Best Jazz Performance By A Group", this energetic live set is the highlight of all three storied careers.
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Music On VinylOriginally released in 1997 during the heyday of the alternative UK Electro scene, Finley Quaye's debut Maverick A Strike struck a chord with many. Fusing Dub, Reggae, Pop, Triphop and Indie, his amalgam of styles resonated throughout the music world like no other record at the time.
Forever is a 1993 album by the British shoegaze band Cranes. Forever continues the trend of the band's previous albums, revolving largely around Alison Shaw's distinctive vocals. The album contains elements of shoegaze, dream pop and gothic rock, and features the singles "Adrift" and "Jewel".
Swervedriver are an English alternative rock band formed in Oxford in 1989 around core members Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge. Mezcal Head is their second studio album, originally released in 1993.
As the record was pressed in limited quatities back in the days, the album is now heavily sought after. Finally available again, Music On Vinyl is pressing the first 500 individually numbered copies on transparent green vinyl.
05-05-2017