Review: Brooklyn-born Dennis Harte might only have been eleven when he picked up a Sears Silvertone, but the music on this anthologyirecorded between 1973 and 1974iis anything but juvenile. Collected here for the first time on a single release, these four singles originally appeared under shifting monikers (Dennis Harte, Harte Attack, Harte Brothers and Pure Madness), a strategy cooked up by mentor Carl Edelson to maximise industry exposure. The sound veers between garage soul, basement psych, and scrappy blue-eyed r&bian adolescent echo of The Rascals, The Youngbloods or early Spoonful. 'Summer's Over', written by Edelson, is the emotional peak: a world-weary soul lament, rendered uncanny by Harte's teenaged delivery. 'Running Thru My Mind' plays it cooler but still flickers with melodic instinct and wiry guitar interplay. 'Freedom Rides' charges out with organ-stabbed garage grit, a protest anthem wrapped in biker-jacket energy. 'Treat Me Like a Man' flips a Beatles-influenced B-side by Long Island group The Shandels into something looser and more ragged. Harte would go on to tour with Wilson Pickett, but these early 7"sinever before compiledishowcase a raw, regional talent teetering on the edge of real experience. Efficient Space lands another killer excavation from North America's fringe.
Review: The fourth full-length from Mexico's post-metal-tinged melodic crust-punks Habak follows on from two previous collaborative efforts with also Tijuana-based post-rockers Fractal and Los Angeles crust-punk outfit Lagrimas, marking their first sole studio full-length since 2020's Ningun Muro Consiguio Jamas Contener la Primavera. Expanding their diverse, abrasive sonic palette more than ever before, drawing on elements of late 90s "skramz" era screamo, blackened hardcore and shoegazing post-rock, yet all coalesced under the black breath of their obligatory crust-punk sound, Mil Orquiideas en Medio del Desierto illustrates a band reaching the peak of their prowess and potential while offering a unique perspective on all of the above mentioned subgenres, with just that tincture of Mexican folklore for that added, incomparable aura.
Review: A three-disc celebration of Hawkwind's thrilling live energy, capturing their September 2023 performance at London's legendary venue. The set blends tracks from their recent 2023 album, The Future Never Waits, with space rock classics spanning decades, proving the band's timeless appeal. Fans can expect explosive renditions of favorites like 'Levitation', 'Spirit of the Age', 'Master of the Universe' and 'Assault and Battery'. Disc three features exclusive rehearsal recordings of tracks like 'Mask of Morning' and 'Frozen In Time', that is a unique glimpse into the band's creative process. Founding member Dave Brock is joined on stage by longtime members Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Thighpaulsandra. Arthur Brown's surprise guest appearance adds a cosmic flair, delivering spoken-word poetry between songs. This release is a testament to Hawkwind's enduring ability to push the boundaries of space rock. With There Is No Space For Us, their next studio album, slated for 2025, the band shows no signs of slowing down.
Review: Hawkwind's Live at the Royal Albert Hall captures their mesmerising September 29, 2023, performance at one of the world's most iconic venues. This triple vinyl release serves as both a celebration of their enduring legacy and a testament to their continued innovation in the space rock genre. Following their well-received studio albums The Future Never Waits (2023) and Stories From Time and Space (2024), the live setlist spans decades of brilliance, delivering both timeless classics and fresh favorites. The band electrified the audience with essential tracks like 'Levitation', 'Spirit of the Age' and 'Master of the Universe', alongside newer gems such as 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and the previously unreleased 'Underwater City'. Frontman Dave Brock led the lineup of seasoned musiciansiRichard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Tim Lewisithrough a masterclass in cosmic rock, their chemistry palpable throughout the night. Adding to the spectacle was Arthur Brown, whose evocative poetry readings and theatrical presence elevated the performance. This release is not just a live album but an experience, cementing Hawkwind's reputation as pioneers who bridge nostalgia with uncharted sonic adventures. Journey through Hawkwind's ever-expanding universe live with this excellent package!
B-STOCK: Sleeve slightly creased, slight surface marks on records
Levitation (0:30)
You'd Better Believe It (0:30)
Psychedelic Warlords (0:30)
Arrival In Utopia (0:30)
Rama The Prophecy (0:30)
The Beginning (0:30)
Spirit Of The Age (0:30)
Underwater City (0:30)
Assault & Battery (0:30)
Golden Void (0:30)
Peace (1:32)
Right To Decide (7:00)
10th Second Of Forever (5:36)
Born To Go (7:25)
Star Explorer (6:46)
Brainstorm (5:54)
Neurons (2:29)
Black Corridor (6:54)
Master Of The Universe (6:34)
Welcome To The Future (1:42)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve slightly creased, slight surface marks on records***
Hawkwind's Live at the Royal Albert Hall captures their mesmerising September 29, 2023, performance at one of the world's most iconic venues. This triple vinyl release serves as both a celebration of their enduring legacy and a testament to their continued innovation in the space rock genre. Following their well-received studio albums The Future Never Waits (2023) and Stories From Time and Space (2024), the live setlist spans decades of brilliance, delivering both timeless classics and fresh favorites. The band electrified the audience with essential tracks like 'Levitation', 'Spirit of the Age' and 'Master of the Universe', alongside newer gems such as 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and the previously unreleased 'Underwater City'. Frontman Dave Brock led the lineup of seasoned musiciansiRichard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Tim Lewisithrough a masterclass in cosmic rock, their chemistry palpable throughout the night. Adding to the spectacle was Arthur Brown, whose evocative poetry readings and theatrical presence elevated the performance. This release is not just a live album but an experience, cementing Hawkwind's reputation as pioneers who bridge nostalgia with uncharted sonic adventures. Journey through Hawkwind's ever-expanding universe live with this excellent package!
Review: The raw, mind-expanding energy of a band that invennted space rock and went on to influence everything from punk to electronica, captured at various shows from 1977 to 1982. Opening with tracks from the 1977 Spirit of the Age tour, including the hypnotic 'Quark, Strangeness & Charm' and the anthemic live classic 'Masters of the Universe', the interplay between Bob Calvert's commanding vocals and Dave Brock's driving guitar, paired with Simon House's soaring violin, creates a spellbinding atmosphere. The B-side features some of the band's most celebrated moments, from their most famous single 'Silver Machine' to the frenetic 'Urban Guerrilla', recorded with varied lineups that reflect the band's ever-changing, yet consistently powerful, dynamic. Hawkwind's live brilliance lies in their ability to combine intricate musicianship with immersive, sci-fi-inspired themes. If heavy riffs, swirling synths and hypnotic energy are your bag, this LP will be right up your interstellar highway.
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Queen Matilda
Something Like You
And Luna
X Hits The Spot
The Prize
Undecided (reprise)
Glynys & Jaqui
It's Harvest Time
Loaded Man
Hocken's Hey
Fontilan
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
The 1998 debut record from Michael Head & The Strands was six years in the making. Having taken up refuge in a Liverpool recording studio in 1992, Head had set his Pale Fountains and Shack days aside, and was now dead-set on a new project, The Strands. Iain Templeton, Michelle Brown and Les Roberts joined in, resulting in a two-year set of recording sessions in which Head would be offered a new major label deal, muddying the proceedings at the midpoint. The record therefore only made it to the mixing studio in 1995, but perhaps the long break was needed, as the result is redolent: its pearly guitar arpeggiations and patchwork verse make for a glistening listen, one that all too readily translates to this reissue via Megaphone.
Review: Following on from 2023's acclaimed debut full-length All Gas No Brakes, Bristolian noise-punks Heavy Lungs return with the definition of an antithetical sophomore LP with Caviar. Clocking in at under 30 minutes (significantly less than their initial outing) and recorded live in dingy church rehearsal spaces to capture the unhinged intensity of their live performances, this is the sound of a band vehemently disinterested with mainstream appeal, exposure or playing the game by any terms apart from their own. While vocalist Danny Nedelko would be the named subject of one of the biggest singles from fellow Bristol natives Idles' 2018 breakout second album Joy As An Act Of Resistance, where his peers have expanded their sound and embraced myriads of melody, Heavy Lungs are poignantly going the opposite route, full speed towards oblivion with only chaos and anarchy on their collective minds.
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