Tony Joe White, Gerry Rafferty/Stealers Wheel, Poco, Sivert Høyem, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Vaya Con Dios, Mercy John, Dream Theater and the soundtrack Creed II
We have some incredible Collected titles from our exclusive series waiting for you. What to think of Tony Joe White, the influential musician of the '60s and '70s swamp rock scene. As one of the creators of this sound he recorded different hit songs, like “Rainy Night In Georgia” and “Polk Salad Annie”. Tony Joe White Collected is available as a limited first pressing of 2000 individually numbered copies on transparent red vinyl. Another wonderful Collected title is Gerry Rafferty, one of the main figures of the Scottish folk-rock band Stealers Wheel. It bundles his solo and band material, like "Stuck in the Middle with You", “Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Night Owl". The title is available as a limited first pressing of 1500 individually numbered copies on yellow vinyl. Our last Collected title this week is Poco, the American country rock band which released different charting songs during the '70s and '80s. Poco Collected is available as a limited first pressing of 1500 individually numbered copies on gold vinyl.
Lets make some place for two titles from the impressive Sivert Høyem's catalog. Madrugada's frontman recorded several impressive solo albums, like the 2011 record Long Slow Distance. The Americana music has been replaced by alternative rock melodies. The release is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on colored (purple & solid red mixed) vinyl. Sivert Høyem's album Endless Love is a dark colored and breeding record, including the overwhelming piano ballad “Inner Vision”, and the ominously beautiful “Görlitzer Park”. This title is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on purple vinyl.
Blood, Sweat & Tears' album B, S & T: 4 was written by different band members. The record peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Pop albums chart and two singles made their way into the Pop singles chart. Their fourth album is available as an exclusive limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on flaming colored vinyl. Vaya Con Dios worked together with different studio musicians and the American Muscle Shoals Horns to record their album Roots and Wings. This record is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on transparent vinyl. After writing his first album This ain't New York, Mercy John was praised for his songwriting craftsmanship. His second album Let It Go Easy proves even more that the deepest emotions often lead to the most intriguing songs. The release is available as a first pressing of 500 individually numbered copies on colored (solid blue & white mixed) vinyl.
The talented Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson experimented with different techniques to create a grandiose composition to the movie American sports drama film Creed II. The soundtrack features songs that can be heard in the film as well as others that are inspired by it, like A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, Jacob Banks & Tessa Thompson. The vinyl package contains a printed innersleeve, a mini-poster and an exclusive sticker-sheet with pics from the movie. There are three different versions available; 500 copies on red vinyl, 500 copies on white vinyl and 500 copies on blue vinyl. Our last release this week is Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory, the fifth studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater. This title is available as a limited edition of 5000 individually numbered copies on colored (solid orange & gold mixed) vinyl.
Stealers Wheel was a successful Scottish folk rock band, which had a gigantic hit in 1973 with "Stuck in the Middle with You". One of the main figures in the band was Gerry Rafferty, known for his solo hits "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Night Owl". These songs, fan favorites and more gems can be found on the exclusive 2LP Gerry Rafferty & Stealers Wheel Collected.
Roots and Wings is the fourth studio album by the Belgian band Vaya Con Dios, released in 1995. Singer Dani Klein worked together with different studio musicians and the American Muscle Shoals Horns to record this album. The songs on this record are all easy listening and gives you the perfect feeling for those rainy days.
Even though Let It Go Easy is an album about a difficult time in the life of Mercy John, the songs for the album came very naturally. After writing his first album This Ain't New York Mercy John was praised for his songwriting craftmanship. The Americana influences are still prominent in his sound, but the edges are rougher and the songs harder.
The American country rock band Poco formed in 1968 and released different charting songs during the '70s and '80s. In 50 years, they recorded more than enough worthwhile material to bundle on 2LPs. The album Poco Collected features songs from different periods and includes some live recordings.
Creed II is a 2018 American sports drama film directed by Steven Caple Jr., and written by Juel Taylor and Sylvester Stallone. The talented Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson experimented with different techniques to create a grandiose composition. Hip-hop combined with a traditional string orchestra and even a hint of '70s jazz instrumentation as a nod to the original Creed film.
Tony Joe White was an influential musician in the '60s and '70s swamp rock scene. As one of the creators of this sound he recorded different hit songs, like “Rainy Night In Georgia” and “Polk Salad Annie”. The exclusive 2LP Collected title covers his music from the '60s until the '00s, including duets with different artists.
22-02-2019