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Be in the now: A doctrine that has been propounded by spiritual teachers and philosophers for millennia. But is the "now" worth striving for in these times of crisis and war? With her new opus "Ora", Sicilian musician Etta Scollo provides a musically multi-faceted reply. Not content with simple and easy platitudes, she keeps the dramaturgical tension high, surprising us anew with each piece. In her first home Catania, she and star producer Taketo Gohara have brought forth an album that touches listeners, both poetically and politically, with more than a little glimmer of hope.

Coles Corner, the follow up to previous albums on Setanta, Late Night Final (2001) and Lowedges (2003), was recorded at Yellowarch Studio in Sheffield, singer/songwriter Hawley's hometown and is a beautiful album, filled with nostalgia, emotion and romance. The album's orchestral splendour sits alongside earthy rock and roll with songs that are by turns intimate and soaring. Richard Hawley insists his mind is full only with 'confused thoughts and Guinness'. But when he sings, he does so in a voice that's deep and low, and does not lie. His merciful, wise songs tell of the heart's truths as seen in the dark, revealed by moonlight. Thom Yorke (Radiohead) says… 'Richard Hawley is all I'm listening to at the moment' and Scott Walker says… 'Richards voice is up there with the all time greats'…

2003 Japanese exclusive limited edition 9-track K2 20-bit digitally remastered CD album from the legendary progressive rockers, originally released in 1974, presented in sealed mini LP-style card sleeve with fold-out lyric sheet + wraparound obi strip.