Devil's Harvest

It seems innocent enough. Struggling young artist Daniel King is invited by his childhood friend Natasha, back to the coastal village where they grew up. Natasha has even offered him the use of a house that she has recently acquired. Daniel readily accepts, bringing brushes and unenthusiastic fiancee Laura with him. The moment that the couple reach the house, Daniel races off to meet Natasha, leaving Laura to settle in on her own. But something is not quite right…

«Nexus» is a very important recording for the fans of Barclay James Harvest but also for new listeners. Eventough it is seen through the eyes of John Lees it is a real BJH-album. The good news is the cooperation between him and Wooly Wolstenholme, who left the group nearly 20 years ago for a another career. And it works very well on this album, that have a very strong line and strength between the songs. And this is remarkable, because seven songs are new and five are old. But the songs work very well together, and it is very interesting to hear the new versions of the old songs. Especially the very beautiful «Hymn» from the 1977 album «Gone to Earth». In that album the group used acoustic guitars for the instrumentation, but in «Nexus» the version is mainly with keyboard.

«Nexus» is a very important recording for the fans of Barclay James Harvest but also for new listeners. Eventough it is seen through the eyes of John Lees it is a real BJH-album. The good news is the cooperation between him and Wooly Wolstenholme, who left the group nearly 20 years ago for a another career. And it works very well on this album, that have a very strong line and strength between the songs. And this is remarkable, because seven songs are new and five are old. But the songs work very well together, and it is very interesting to hear the new versions of the old songs. Especially the very beautiful «Hymn» from the 1977 album «Gone to Earth». In that album the group used acoustic guitars for the instrumentation, but in «Nexus» the version is mainly with keyboard. But it sounds very good and has a very good developing, rising to the final crescendo.

Following River Of Dreams, BJH's last album as a trio, John and Les went their separate ways to work on new projects. John teamed up again with original Barclay James Harvest keyboard player, Woolly Wolstenholme, for this studio album, which consists of half new songs and half remakes of classic BJH tracks.

During a brief stay in Chicago, innocent farmer’s son Lem falls for and weds Kate, a hard-bitten but lonely waitress. Upon bringing her home at the start of harvest time, the honeymoon soon turns into a claustrophobic struggle as they contend with the bitter scorn of his father and the invasive, leering jealousy of the farm’s labouring community.

"The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983)", a monumental 23-disc box set collection chronicling the sonic evolution and abiding achievements of the unprecedented R&B ensemble, The Isley Brothers. Features newly remastered versions of The Isley Brothers' 21 albums, nearly all of which are expanded with rare mixes and tracks making their CD and digital debuts. This box set follows The Isley Brothers through their transformation from a 1950's doo-wop/gospel vocal group into the world's preeminent R&B Rock'N'Soul powerhouse party band. Includes 84 rare and previously unreleased bonus tracks including the "Great Lost Isley Brothers Album" - Wild In Woodstock: Live At Bearsville Sound Studio 1980, a live studio double album now newly restored.

Among Stephen Dodgson’s portfolio of more than 250 works are chamber operas, of which Margaret Catchpole: Two Worlds Apart is a most striking example.

Among Stephen Dodgson's portfolio of more than 250 works are chamber operas, of which Margaret Catchpole: Two Worlds Apart is a most striking example. It is based on the true story of a woman who was convicted of the then capital crime of horse stealing and transported to Australia, and Dodgson conveys the romance and drama of the story with characteristic lyricism and rhythmic energy. Words are paramount for Dodgson, and his setting is vivid, immediate and tonal, with some swaggering rustic moments amidst the precise characterisation and idiomatic instrumental writing.