Recommend some limited edition physical releases…
🌟 A thread to recommend limited editions on CD, Vinyl or Cassette, where copies are still available to buy at the time of adding – No ‘download only’ options as they aren't limited – Physical editions only please (download might be free with physical). No need to mention Bill’s CDs here either, as thankfully we all hear about those anyway – I’m thinking releases by other artists that might be somewhere under the radar, or even over the rainbow!
😍 I’ll start with this fabulous 15-track album for lovers of darkly atmospheric, yet beautiful music – evoking melancholy with moments of light that together make a peaceful whole. For me, this album is a stunning piece of work and with the lush packaging it really is a joy to behold. One of my favourite albums from recent times – put on headphones, turn off lights, relax and drift into wonder!
Lullabies For The Lost’
by Peter James & Jenny Jo Oakley.
Jenny Jo Oakley: vocals, piano, guitar, accordion, clarinet, flute & percussion.
Peter James: soundscapes, vocal arrangements, bells, field recordings, spoken word, production, mixing & mastering.
• Strictly limited to 50 copies only, the CD comes in a foil printed A5 box, complete with 16-page A5 printed booklet containing paintings (by Jenny Jo) & photographs (by Peter). It also comes with a set of 3 high quality A5 prints, with each package being unique as no set of prints are the same. Listen at the Bandcamp link and if you want one, grab a copy while still available!
• Peter James is an ambient musician, sound designer, engineer, producer and photographer, currently living in Scotland. For 7 years he was a full-time member of global music collective 48 Cameras (founded by Jean Marie Mathoul) with a changing line-up that included guests such as Martyn Bates (Eyeless in Gaza), Michael Begg (award-winning sound artist) and Robin Rimbaud (Scanner), among others. He’s released albums under his own name and collaborated with ambient maestro Steve Brand, Nick Grey & the Random Orchestra, Dean Richards (under the name Still Earth). He’s mastered albums for artists such as Leanna Primiani (award-winning classical composer), Chronotope Project, Broken Harbour, plus others including compilations for earthMantra label. Also of interest is that Peter’s brother is Mark Beazley (founder of the band Rothko) and they’ve worked briefly together in the past.
• Jenny Jo Oakley is a painter and musician based in Portland, Oregon, USA. She records a type of neo-folk music and has released two solo albums under her project name Empty Vessel Music.
I hope some of you enjoy my recommendation and it’ll be interesting to see which releases other forum users will add to this thread 😎
I must admit to not being that much of a rap/hip-hop fan, although I can agree that this is definitely a classic of the genre, with a great groove and cool bass line 😎.
Funny thing is that every time I hear it I can't help but think of the band Tom Tom Club, who had some massive hits the year before (1981), with Genius Of Love and Wordy Rapping Hood - not similar lyrically of course, but there's something about the music 🤔😉