Category Archives: Reissues

LEON REDBONE – Christmas Island

November 2, 2019

August 1988 / Moosicus 2019 Humorous crooner taps in the spirit of Yuletide, with the Night Tipper chipping in. Retro had always been Redbone’s schtick, since before Dylan’s remark brought the singer into public focus until his very last day … Continue reading →

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ELECTRIC FUNERAL – The Wild Performance

October 23, 2019

Vandisk 1991 / Sommor 2019 Swiss ensemble whose sound was so raw the listener may have indigestion issues – back in 1970 and nowadays – yet no proto-metal regrets whatsoever. When it came to heavy rock, artists from Switzerland could … Continue reading →

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DONOVAN’S BRAIN / FRAUDBAND – Burnt Trees In The Snow

September 12, 2019

Career 2019 Spill the noise and split the choice: kindred spirits from America and Australia venture out in the cold to set the world on fire. While there seems to be no common ground between these two acts – except … Continue reading →

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ROGER C. REALE & RUE MORGUE – The Collection

September 6, 2019

Big Sound 1978 / Rave On 2019 Two dozens prime cuts from obscure Connecticut rock ‘n’ rollers with all the right connections: their entire output including unreleased record with Mick Ronson on. “All the animals on this earth have a … Continue reading →

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RENAISSANCE – A Song For All Seasons

September 1, 2019

Warner Bros 1977 / Esoteric 2019 With a turn toward changes, symphonic rockers are beckoned to new horizons where past and future, and here and there, come together. Here was an ensemble who, by 1978, had toured the world, graced … Continue reading →

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