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Ali Farka Touré
Savane [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 20/Jul/2006 ] Touré's swansong is a remarkable magum opus. In many ways 'Savane' is the most traditional, and most different recording he ever made, with wonderfully contrasting sounds and textures. |
Arcade Fire
Funeral [ Merge Records / CD - released 1/Mar/2005 ] Their astoundingly literate and stylish debut album - encompassing chamber pop melodies, angular art-rock, lavish orchestration and post-punk vocals |
Leonard Cohen
The Essential (2CD) [ Sony Music CD / 2 CD - released 3/Jun/2003 ] This digitally re-mastered compilation features 31 tracks - over two hours of music spanning Leonard Cohen's remarkable career over two CDs. An outstanding document of a true legend and perfect primer for new fans. |
Soundtrack / Various
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man [ Verve Records CD / CD - released 22/Aug/2006 ] Lian Lunson's film celebrates the legacy of one of music's most celebrated and influential troubadours. This soundtrack features powerful performances of Cohen masterpieces by top singer / songwriters - including Martha & Rufus Wainwright, Teddy... |
Dudley Benson
The Awakening [ Golden Retriever Records / CD - released 10/Mar/2008 ] Described by Radio NZ as "one of the most unique voices in New Zealand popular music", critically acclaimed recording artist Dudley Benson releases his long-awaited debut album - 'The Awakening'. |
Antony & The Johnsons
Swanlights [ Spunk! / CD - released 18/Oct/2010 ] |
Beirut
The Flying Club Cup [ 4AD Records / CD - released 8/Oct/2007 ] Caught between the soaring spectacle of the instrumentation and the beautiful intimacy of the songs on 'The Flying Club Cup', there is a love letter - a heady missive to the joie de vivre that lights up our existence. |
El Perro Del Mar
From the Valley to the Stars [ Rogue Records / CD - released 23/Jun/2008 ] Recorded and produced at home by Sarah Assbring with assistance from members of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, this album creates its own universe. "A magical trip to the centre of heartache." |
Francoise Hardy
Les Chansons D'amour [ Camden Records / CD - released 3/Sep/2013 ] As reviewed by Roger Marbeck in Cuisine magazine. 20 beautiful French numbers from the lovely Francoise - available as a U.K. imported disc. |
Matmos
The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast [ Matador Records / CD - released 16/May/2006 ] This is Matmos at their surreal, inventive, outrageous best, and it’s a challenging work of musical art! Aiding this is appearances from the likes of Antony […& The Johnsons], Kronos Quartet, Bjork, Maja Ratjke and more. |