The Birds

A Guide to the Birdsong of Western Africa is an album of music inspired by endangered birdsong. Each featured artist was challenged to make an original track using and inspired by the song of an endangered bird from their country. The album aims to raise awareness about the plight of these birds while raising funds for organisations that are working to protect them.

The Lounge Lizards - Queen of All Ears (1998) {Strange & Beautiful Music SB 0015}
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© 1998 Strange & Beautiful Music | SBM 0015
Jazz / Modern Jazz / Non-Jazz

John Lurie's so-called "non-jazz" approach is in full flower on this fascinating record. The ever-growing (nine-piece at this point) band builds layers of rhythm and melody with unique effect throughout. On "The Birds Near Her House," a serpentine melodic line weaves through a steady rhythmic bed, building to a frenetic climax. "Scary Children" is a foreboding dirge that still manages to exude true humor. Perhaps that is the most significant aspect of this music: it has real character and life. It doesn't just groove – it starts a conversation.

Various Artists - The Perfumed Garden: 82 Rare Flowerings From The British Underground 1965-73 (2009) {5CD Box Set PAPRBOX007}
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© 1965-73, 2009 Past & Present Records | PAPRBOX007
Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Garage Rock / Freakbeat / Hard Rock / Mod / British Invasion

A cross section of the London underground, from heavy pounders to frilly harpsichords & all points inbetween. Named after one of John Peel's radio shows, & now including mastering & band bios for the first time in the series' long history. No, you didn't miss Vols. 4 & 5 (either in the 80s, when the original Vols 1 & 2 came out, or in the 90s when Vol. 3 came out), they were compiled just now for the box edition.