News From 5 Marz 2016

Various Artists - The Other Side Of The Trax: Stax-Volt 45rpm Rarities 1964-1968 (2016) {Kent-Ace Records CDTOP 442}
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© 2016 Kent / Ace Records / Stax | CDTOP 442
Soul / Rhythm & Blues

Ace has long been associated with the Stax catalogue and we are continually looking for new ways to keep the connection going via packages of exciting vault discoveries. Many of our recent Stax compilations have concentrated on the company’s later era – the yellow period, as it’s known in collector circles – but we’re starting our 2016 schedule with a project that draws on releases from their earlier blue period.

On Air is a compilation album by the British rock band Queen. It was released in November 2016 in a two disc CD format, a six disc deluxe CD format and a 3LP vinyl release. The two disc format features the complete BBC studio sessions; the six disc format adds a disc featuring several songs from three live concerts spanning between 1973 and 1986 and three discs featuring various interviews broadcast on Capital Radio and BBC Radio 1…

Glass Hammer - Valkyrie (2016) {Sound Resources SR3621}
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© 2016 Sound Resources / Arion Records | SR3621
Rock / Progressive Rock

Valkyrie is the sixteenth studio album by American progressive rock band Glass Hammer. It was released on September 27, 2016. “The best album of 2016.” Brad Birzer – Progarchy. “A future classic!” Michel Bilodeau – Terra Incognita Magazine. “Far and away The symphonic-prog album of the year.” Michael Hodgson – Progarchives Special Collaborator.

Esoteric Recordings are proud to announce the release of a newly re-mastered and expanded edition of the classic 1968 debut album by THE MOVE, "Move. Of all of the groups to emerge in Britain in the latter half of the 1960s, THE MOVE was arguably one of the finest. A powerful act on stage, the group were blessed with one of the most imaginative songwriters of his generation in Roy Wood and a fine vocalist in Carl Wayne, complemented by Bev Bevan (drums), Trevor Burton (guitar) and Ace Kefford (bass). Released in the UK in April 1968, "Move followed on from the international success the band had achieved with the classic singles Night of Fear, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Flowers In the Rain and Fire Brigade. Their first album, "Move, demonstrated the imaginative diversity of the band and saw them break new ground creatively.

As a unit, this must be one of the best piano trios ever, and certainly as instantly recognisable as any of its great predecessors. Charlap’s touch on the keyboard is light, almost stealthy, even when playing full chords, but always firm, clear and beautifully articulated. With the spirited support of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington (famously unrelated), the total effect is just perfect. As always, Charlap’s playing provides convincing proof that it is still possible to create fresh but pertinent treatments of well-known standard songs. The son of a songwriter and a singer, he has an instinctive feel for the idiom. His versions here of I’ll Remember April and A Sleepin’ Bee are masterly.

Wild Rose has been rockin’ for over a decade. The original idea was sprung in 2004 by Andy Rock. A lot of soul-searching was required initially, as it was essential to find a suitable line up to harness the stylish and polished mellow sound of a quality A.O.R. band. Finally, after two years and several line up changes Wild Rose settled on the line up today, introduced to an unsuspecting public back in 2006, with quality songs composed by Andy Rock. 2007 Wild Rose released their first promo single CD entitled “It’s All About Love” which contained the hard hitting title track and “Too Late”, tracks that rapidly became accepted and loved by the A.O.R. audience…

It is a magical, soul-inspiring authentic musical story about a woman's awakening and actualization. It is a story of You, of the genius within every woman. A woman who has awakened the unique inborn spiritual talents within herself becomes a true Creator Goddess. Such a Goddess Woman creates a harmonious, happy, meaningful life that brings love, peace, health, success, joy and satisfaction to her and those around.
Every song speaks of different talents of a Woman, her given gifts and their manifestation in life, touching just as well upon painful experiences that a Woman unfamiliar with herself goes through. In these songs, a woman's path of evolution is encoded, including even special practices that help open up the feminine nature. Angelic virtuoso vocal and tantric poetry will nourish Your soul with beauty and love…