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SPOTLIGHT 238
08/03/2010 12:03
the Spot Light #238
d.d. Monday, March 8th, 2010
NEW RELEASES
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
THEE WYLDE OSCARS - RIGHT, YEAH!! (CD/OFF THE HIP) A superb new band from the USA, featuring Jay "Wylde" Wiseman, formerly with seminal garage R&B acts The Trebels and The Hoods. Thee Wylde Oscars offer an exciting cocktail of 60s inspired garagepunk, anthemic power pop and other -mainly straight ahead- stuff. Next to the nine originals there also are three covers, among which a beat-ified version of Velvet Underground's 'White Light, White Heat'. A very cool CD!
AMAZING - WAIT FOR A LIGHT TO COME (CD-LP/SUBLIMINAL) The Amazing fell far from the tree. A natural process: coming together through affection, then slowly crystallising into a folk-rock-psych-pop- collective slowly pushing, bending, then playing with any preconceived notions of pop. Friends first and foremost, it's this kindred spirit that imbues the band's debut with a feeling unlike that of most releases - one of natural harmony, persistent progression and with a panoramic gaze fixed on distant settings. The Amazing's line-up (of course) features musicians from Dungen and Life On Earth! and this is their brand new mini-album. The vinyl edition comes in a limited edition of 1.000 copies.
SAMSARA BLUES EXPERIMENT - LONG DISTANCE TRIP (CD-LP/WORLD IN SOUND) These heavy psychsters from Berlin already are a much appreciated live-act in the many countries they visited, including the US of A. Now World In Sound presents their debut full length, on vinyl (black and limited coloured) and CD. Samsara Blues Experiment was put together by former Terraplane guitarist and singer Christian Peters, which guarantees a top notch ride, visiting spaced-out rock, extended bluesy guitar outings and trippy oriental folklore.
TEMPLEBEAT - THE GREY ZONE (CD/SILENTES MINIMA) Here at last, recovered from early 90s tape releases, are eleven essential tracks by Templebeat, remastered for CD. Includes fascinating tracks like 'Human', 'Drugs' and 'Refuse It'. A great CD from one of the most interesting names in the history of Italian electro-industrial music.
ROLLO - 3 (LP/INOXIA) The new album from Japanese act Rollo, shamelessly dealing in droning acid psychedelia. Produced by Atsuo of Boris and limited to 500 copies. Artwork by Fangsanalsatan.
EXPECTED RELEASES
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
MAGNAPOP - CHASE PARK (CD/BASSICK) The wonderful Magnapop is back! The Atlanta based band, build around Linda Hopper and Ruthie Morris, scored several hits in the 90s. Songs like 'Lay It Down', 'Slowly Slowly' and 'Open The Door' are genuine rock classics. Shortly after their third hit album in a row 'Rubbing Doesn't Help' problems with their record company brought a direct end to their career. Now, 15 years later, the band is back with 'Chase Park'. On this album we hear Magnapop better then ever before. Melodic rock tracks that will grab you by the throat from the first note!
BREAKDOWN - SONGS FROM THE EARLY YEARS (CD/ANAZITISI) The Greek hard rock veterans return with an outstanding collection of newly recorded old songs, many of which contributed to the band's fame in their own country during the 70s and 80s. Comes with 8-page booklet, including biography, lyrics and photos. 'Songs From The Early Years' is dedicated to their drummer Nicky Loud, who sadly passed away in 1989.
DEMONTAGE - PRICIPAL EXTINCTION (CD/SHADOW KINGDOM) A great new band operating in the areas where old 80s black metal, thrash and traditional metal meet.
GARDEN OF WORM - GARDEN OF WORM (CD/SHADOW KINGDOM) Finally the time has come for Garden Of Worm to release a full length album. For quite some time now they've been putting out demo's and EP's, carving out their own unique brand of heavy/progressive doom metal. Their self titled debut will definitely put their name on the map with larger letters. Fans of f.i. Revelation or Against Nature should definitely give this one a listen. At the risk of getting hooked, that is.
SERPENT'S KNIGHT - SILENT KNIGHT OF MYTH AND DESTINY (2CD/SHADOW KINGDOM) Awesome remastered double CD-set that offers recordings (mid-late 80s) by this band featuring Dave Mustaine before he was in the legendary Sanctuary. Very dark sounds featuring some insanely high pitched vocals.
JAMESON RAID - JUST AS THE DUST HAD SETTLED (CD/SHADOW KINGDOM) An important release of late 70s material. recorded by a fantastic (yet relatively unknown) band who flew under the radar of the NWOBHM. Great tunes, great riffs and totally functional vocals.
ABUSIVENESS - TRIODITIS (CD/OLD TEMPLE) A brand new album by one of the most distinguished black metal hordes from Poland! Fierce guitar outings, massive drumming and a vocalist who can change from one heavy style to another with stunning ease. This is a unique hand numbered edition.
HARTMUT GEERKEN & MICHAEL RANTA - THE HELIOPOLAR EGG 1976 (6LP BOX/QBICO) The truly monumental last ever Qbico release is a feast of exotic instruments, skilful playing and spirituality. No less than six LP's, recorded in various places and various countries. Not to be missed by any fan of the label.
60’s & 70’s & 80’s (RE-)RELEASES AND ARTISTS + OTHER OLDIES
HEATWAVE - HONEYMELON TEAPOT (CD/GREY PAST) At last, here's the CD version (including 10 extra cuts!) of the now sold out LP-release, featuring recordings of this Dutch freakbeat/Nederbiet band dating from '67-'69. Great songs, all originals! After The Heatwave called it a day, some of the members would continue their careers in legendary bands s.a. The Zipps(!!!) and Inca Bullet Joe. The official presentation of this CD will take place in Dordrecht (Het Dolhuis) on April 11th. For this occasion modern day 60s sounding unit The Grapefruit Zoo will play a set of Heatwave songs!
ANIBAL VELASQUEZ Y SU CONJUNTO - MAMBO LOCO (CD-LP/ANALOG AFRICA) Having built its reputation on releasing long-forgotten gems from 70s Africa, especially Benin (including two releases by Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou), Analog Africa moves its focus to another continent altogether for release number 7. 'Mambo Loco' is a compilation of tracks by Anibal Velasquez, the legendary accordionist from Barranquilla in Colombia. Velasquez' eclectic mix would ultimately make him one of Colombia's most innovative and productive musicians, adored in Venezuela, Mexico and beyond. The tracks selected here have become powerful tools during Analog Africa DJ sets. Use them with caution!
AMOS KEY - KEYNOTES, LOST TAPES, SWF 1973 (CD/LONGHAIR) For the first time on CD appears the radio session of classical rock influenced, Munich based krautrock group Amos Key. These guys played compositions influenced by 'ancient rockers' s.a. Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, but obviously adding a heavy krautrock twist. The result, full of angst and weird psychedelic and space-rock touches, at times reminds of f.i. The Nice or Egg. The 24 page booklet contains a lot of unseen photos. Sound remastered from the original tape. Don't miss this supurb item.
NEWS
The announced show of LISA O PIU (new album 'BEHIND THE BEND' soon out on SUBLIMINAL SOUNDS) at EUREKA in ZWOLLE, has been moved from Su. April 9th to Sa. April 3rd. Fans, please spread the word!
SVART RECORDS is the latest addition to our label distribution list. Their catalogue includes excellent metal items by f.i. Finnish underground act RIPPIKOULU, KATATONIA (2LP reissue of their debut), serious doomsters REVEREND BIZARRE (debut on vinyl) and much more.
WOODEN VEIL (CD on DEKORDER) contribute a track to the free CD-sampler included with the recommended new edition of GONZO CIRCUS magazine.
SELECTED PRESS QUOTES
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
DEWOLFF - STRANGE FRUITS AND UNDISCOVERED PLANTS (CD-LP/REMUSIC) reviewed by Marco Rossi for Shindig (translated excerpt) Honestly, I'm more than a little stunned by how brilliant 'Strange Fruit...' is. ...Suddenly the future is in safe hands.
ELECTRIC ORANGE - KRAUTROCK FROM HELL (CD/SULATRON) reviewed by Patrick Bruneel for Gonzo Circus (translated excerpt) 'Krautrock From Hell is Electric Orange's magnum opus. ...Spacerock written with a capital 'S'.
PAINTED AIR - COME ON 69 (CD/GREEN COOKIE) reviewed by Joost Jan Meertens for Planet Trash (translated excerpt) Twelve delicious garagerock tracks with a catchy organ filling up the holes... This album won't let the attention slip away during the full 33 minutes.
ALAMAAILMAN VASARAT - HUURO KOLKKO (CD/NORDIC NOTES) reviewed by Gert Hulshof for DPRP (excerpt) A different approach to playing 'rock music' and a fun approach I must say...
STONE BREATH - SONGS OF MOONLIGHT AND RAIN (CD/HAND/EYE) reviewed by Jeanette Leech for Shindig (excerpt) Stone Breath released my favourite record of last year and now their entire back catalogue has just been reissued...
ORESUND SPACE COLLECTIVE - GOOD PLANETS ARE HARD TO FIND (CD/TRANSUBSTANS) reviewed by Ian Butler for DPRP (excerpt) There's always lots going on, with lots of loosely similar ideas. I think it's great and deserves a place in anyone's collection who's a fan of early Floyd, Gong, Ozrics and hippy festival music.
LORDS - FUCK ALL Y'ALL MOTHERFUCKERS (LP/DESTRUCTURE) reviewed by Patrick Bruneel for Gonzo Circus (translated excerpt) Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies, Jesus Lizard and Coliseum had their influence on Lords, although this three piece play their songs slightly faster and dirtier.
TAINT - ALL BEES TO THE SEA (CD/DESTRUCTURE) reviewed by Patrick Bruneel for Gonzo Circus (translated excerpt) The surprise is the 12 minute epical track 'All Bees To The See'. Of course this composition partly is metal core, but here the band also has the nerve to try some different directions...
60’s & 70’s & 80’s (RE-)RELEASES AND ARTISTS + OTHER OLDIES
LEMON DROPS - SUNSHOWER FLOWER POWER (2CD/CICADELIC) reviewed by Jon 'Mojo' Mills for Record Collctor (excerpt) ...the final word on the Lemon Drops' crystal pure pop harmonies, snarled vocals, fuzz and what defines their incredible sound best. reviewed by Jon 'Mojo' Mills for Shindig (excerpt) ...the sonic upgrade heard here is quite incredible...
JUJUS - YOU TREAT ME BAD (CD/CICADELIC) reviewed by Jon 'Mojo' Mills for Record Collector (excerpt) 'You Treat Me Bad' must be one of the most frantically strummed pieces of garage rock ever cut. ...23 tracks in style.
VARIOUS - PSYCHEDELIC STATES: MISSISSIPPI IN THE 60S (CD/GEARFAB) reviewed by Jon 'Mojo' Mills for Record Collector (excerpt) ...Mississippi certainly had a firm hold on jangling Beatles' melodies and adventurous psychedelia, making this a rather solid set. reviewed by Paul Martin for Shindig (excerpt) So, something for everyone and no sign of the quality declining either.
FENMEN - SUNSTROKE (CD/UT RECORDS) reviewed by Lenny Helsing for Shindig (translated excerpt) ...daring and original, steeped in sun-kissed vocal harmonies.
LIVE
COSMIC PSYCHOS (PITSHARK) March 11: Groningen (Vera) / March 12 + 13: Utrecht (dB's)
DEWOLFF (REMUSIC) selected dates - March 26: Nijmegen, NL (Doornroosje) / April 3: Amsterdam, NL (Paradiso) / April 9: Dordrecht, NL (Bibelot) / April 10: Hengelo, NL (Metropool) / April 17: Lelystad, NL (Underground) / April 29: Den Haag, NL (Koninginnenach) / May 30: Landgraaf, NL (Pinkpop)
JESSIE EVANS (FANTOMETTE) April 4: Amsterdam (Paradiso)
LISA O PIU (SUBLIMINAL) + BIRCH BOOK (AHNSTERN) April 3: Zwolle, NL (Eureka) / April 4: Brussels, B (Theatre Du Flute enchantee) SAMSARA BLUES EXPERIMENT (WORLD IN SOUND) April 15: Tilburg, NL (Roadburn festival) / August 8: Geel, B (Yellowstock festival)
HORISONT (CRUSHER) April 17: Tilburg, NL (Roadburn Festival)
ÖRESUND SPACE COLLECTIVE (TRANSUBSTANS) April 14: Den Haag (De Vinger) / April 15, Tilburg, NL (Roadburn Festival)
DEAD BROTHERS (VOODOO RHYTHM) April 29: Eindhoven, NL (Effenaar) / April 30 daytime: Deventer (Burgerweeshuis/Garden party!) + evening: Venlo, NL (Queensday fest)
HEX DISPENSERS (ALIEN SNATCH!) May 6: Groningen, NL (Vera) / May 21: Amsterdam, NL (OCCII) / May 23: Kortrijk, B (The Pits)
THINGUMA JIG*SAW (DESERTED VILLAGE) June 2010 t.b.a.
GÖSTA BERLINGS SAGA (TRANSUBSTANS) July 16: Haarlem, NL (Patronaat) / July 17: Nijmegen, NL (Festival De Affaire) t.b.c.
DUNGEN (SUBLIMINAL SOUNDS) July 18: Nijmegen, NL (Festival De Affaire) date t.b.c / July 19: Amsterdam, NL (Paradiso Open air/Tolhuistuin) t.b.c.
KENTIN JIVEK (S.R.) spring-summer 2010
PONAMERO SUNDOWN (TRANSUBSTANS) spring 2010 t.b.a.
SIENA ROOT (HEAD SPIN, TRANSUBSTANS) spring-summer 2010 t.b.a.
GRAVES BROTHERS DELUXE (GREEN COOKIE) spring-summer 2010 t.b.a.
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