Although generally classified as an atmospheric gothic metal band, On Thorns I Lay has become known for its change from early, brutal death-metal (under their previous names Paralysis and Phlebotomy) to softer, atmospheric rock. Crystal Tears is no exception to this evolution. However, this specific album can be regarded as an important turning point in their career as this is a drastic change in their aesthetic orientation. Despite previous stylistic changes, the band was accustomed to navigating the waters of extreme metal until this album. Crystal Tears radically turns toward a softer and more atmospheric direction.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Charlatans’ third album Up To Our Hips, we are excited to announce the release of an expanded edition of the album. The 2LP/2CD/DIGITAL set will feature the original album in addition to 10 bonus tracks comprised of live session recordings, rare mixes and more, all curated by Tim Burgess. The special package has brand new reimagined artwork by Nik Void and the LP is pressed on petrol blue bio vinyl. Released in 1994, Up To Our Hips was a new direction for the band. It leaned slightly away from the lighter pop songs of their previous two albums and is darker, heavier and organ led.

Many jazz fans don't realize how long ago Billy Taylor began his career; this French anthology assembles five separate sessions that he led as a young man between 1945 and 1949, as well as one date as a sideman. In 1945 he shows the influence of both Art Tatum and Teddy Wilson in the lightly swinging take of "Night and Day," while his campy approach to "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is rather refreshing. His lyrical solo interpretation of "The Very Thought of You" from 1946 demonstrates his considerable growth as a pianist. Taylor also wrote seven of the songs, which include two versions of his easygoing "Stridin' Down the Champs-Elysees," the flashy blues "Well Taylor-Ed," and two rare vocals by Taylor on the Nat King Cole-like "I Don't Ask Questions, I Just Have Fun" and "So You Think You're Cute"…

Repertoire records has sort of confused the issue of Herman's Hermits CDs by releasing this 25-song compilation in 1994 and then, in 2000, re-releasing the soundtrack Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter on CD. To clarify, this is not the soundtrack to the 1968 movie, but a collection of the group's 1964-1965 sides from various singles and EPs. Some of it will surprise listeners who think of Herman's Hermits as the poppiest component of the British Invasion and barely a rock & roll group at all - regardless of who is actually playing on "Walking With My Baby" or "Dream On," those are as solid as any early album track by the Hollies, and they don't do a bad version of "For Your Love" either; they even make an attempt at a slightly bluesier sound on "I Wonder," though this was clearly not Peter Noone's vocal forte…

Recorded live at The Renaissance in Hollywood, CA on Oct 14 1960, Ben Webster “At the Renaissance” was released on Contemporary Records. Featuring with Saxophonist Webster are Jim Hall (guitar), Jimmy Rowles (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), and Frank Butler (drums). This new edition features remastered hi-res audio from the original tapes.

Hallowed Ground is the 1984 follow up to the Violent Femmes legendary self-titled debut album. Similar to the first album, all of the songs were written by lead singer Gordon Gano while still in high school. The band's sophomore title, however, pushed the band in new directions and made sure they did not rest on their laurels – featuring fan favorites (and live staples) "Country Death Song," "Jesus Walking on the Water," "I Hear The Rain," "Black Girls" and "Never Tell."

An Italian chamber orchestra, Rondó Veneziano set itself apart from many groups of similar style by not only employing mostly women musicians and making it a rule to perform in period Baroque dress, but mainly because they were able to meld traditional chamber music pieces to modern backing tracks, rhythms, and percussion lines, almost giving their classical sound a club music foundation that sometimes bordered on prog rock. Their first big break came in the United Kingdom in 1983, with the single "La Serenissima," which was followed two years later by a successful appearance providing the score to the film Not Quite Jerusalem. Their first album, a self-titled affair, was released in 1980, and was followed by more than 70 albums over the next (nearly) 30 years.

Fat Freddy’s Drop hit the ground running with new studio album Slo Mo, a bass-heavy blast of redemption and resolution. Described by Fitchie as 'afro rhythmic soul music, an exploration of Black music from Polynesia’, this heady mix creates the undefinable Freddy’s sound. Renowned worldwide for euphoric live shows, the Aotearoa band stepped inside their BAYS studio in Wellington, sunup to sundown, to craft a sixth studio album. Slo Mo is the strongest studio representation yet of a Freddy’s live show’, says Chopper Reeds. 'Usually we take the stage to the studio and this time, we're excited about taking our studio creation on to the stage.'

“ The package you are holding in your hands is your threshold to a transformational psychoacoustic experience. An experience that will take you to spaces familiar, sonic pathways opening different times and different sounds to the chronosonic method of Orbital.” - Orbital

Canned Wheat is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band the Guess Who, released in September 1969. It peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. Two of the band's hits were taken from the album: "Laughing" and "Undun". The album also includes the original version of "No Time" which would later be re-recorded for their American Woman album and released as a single. The album is regarded as a rock classic.

Le plus génial, inclassable et attachant des artistes français vous invite dans son monde avec son nouvel album, "Zouzou".
Qu'il se présente "Nu" à la cérémonie des Jeux Olympiques devant 24 millions de téléspectateurs en France, ou qu'il déambule "Sous son bob", c'est avec la même aisance que Philippe Katerine illustre sa vision d'un univers poétique, philosophique et absurde. L'auteur-compositeur français, également acteur, dessinateur et plasticien, occupe une place à part dans le paysage artistique : il est l'un des rares français à avoir été invité chez Jimmy Fallon, collabore régulièrement avec de nombreux artistes tels que Angèle, Chilly Gonzales, Etienne Daho… "Zouzou" est à la fois le titre de son nouvel album et le prénom de sa chienne, qui apparaît à ses côtés sur la pochette. Ce compagnon canin est au cœur de ce nouvel album, qui explore le monde en oscillant entre l'intime de la vie familiale et des réflexions plus larges sur le monde.

Après l’opus Rendez-vous… De la Lune au Soleil paru en 2019, Najoua Belyzel s’était lancée dans un projet ambitieux qui lui tenait à cœur : rendre hommage à la grande Marie Laforêt. Hélas, en raison d’une maladie respiratoire qui l’a clouée dans un lit d’hôpital, la chanteuse a du suspendre la promotion de ce disque auquel elle tenait tant.

Après le succès de son intégrale « Chimène chante Piaf » certifié Disque d'Or, Chimène Badi dévoile son nouveau projet. Il y a quelques années, elle proposait « Gospel & Soul - Vol. 1 » qui avait rencontré un succès phénoménal auprès du public. Il était tout naturel pour Chimène d'offrir enfin la suite de ce projet thématique, avec des chansons intemporelles et éclectiques, revisitées dans l'esprit Gospel & Soul. Aux reprises de Johnny Hallyday, Amy Winehouse, Céline Dion ou encore Stevie Wonder se mêlent des titres inédits, écrits et composés par de grandes plumes françaises comme Ycare ou encore Tété, un album aussi surprenant que réjouissant.

CD inséré dans un packaging cartonné 3 volets, de consistance rigide, avec sous-pochette imprimée et livret de 16 pages 17 titres + 2 titres bonus exclusifs (« Fais-moi une place » / « Elle est d'ailleurs ») Il y a 17 ans Julien remportait la Nouvelle Star 2007. Revisiter les chansons des autres, en transformant l’approche de celles-ci, était profondément nouveau pour l’époque. « Imposteur » est une boucle bouclée presque 20 ans après, la barrette a-t-elle rouillé dans cette chevelure qui a poussée, dans une époque qui ne sait plus distinguer le faux du vrai, le beau du laid, l’imposture de la légitimité. Relier l’instant présent à l’histoire des souvenirs. C’est ça finalement Imposteur. Des mois de travail en studio, discuter sur Instagram ou Whatsapp avec K-maro, Sharon Stone, les L5, Philippe Risoli, Francis Cabrel et tant d’autres pour leur parler de l’idée d’un projet, de l’envie de jouer avec l’intemporalité de leurs chansons, de les inviter à en chanter d’autres, ou simplement partager un moment. C'est ainsi que Sharon, Francis ou Hélène, viennent partager avec lui 3 duos sur ce disque. De Cuitas les bananas à Mourir sur scène, en passant par Toutes les femmes de ta vie, Un homme heureux ou Moi Lolita, l’approche est identique, un retour vers le futur où tant qu’il y aura des chansons, où tant qu’on aura le droit de les chanter, quelque chose en nous ne mourra pas.

È l’album della maturità, in cui l’artista si allontana dalla materia sognante per incontrare semmai un realismo magico in cui il tempo, la vita e l’amore sono gli strumenti possibili di conoscenza del mondo e delle cose, a cui Amedeo fa riferimento e li declina in ogni canzone. Undici brani inediti che in sequenza idealmente esprimono al meglio una forma della canzone cara a Minghi e ai cantautori: il concept album. L’artista profondamente ispirato compone melodie dal grande potere immaginifico per trasportarci dentro la dimensione dei sentimenti. Amedeo Minghi in Anima sbiadita racconta confidenzialmente se stesso e, allo stesso tempo, la storia emotiva di ognuno. Un viaggio che vale la pena di essere vissuto fino in fondo.