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WISHBONE ASH ~ ARGUS (DELUXE EDITION) ISLAND 9849624 (Barcode: 602498496244) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2007 3rd album by the one of the most prominent members of the UK Classic Rock scene Wishbone AshFind albums by this artist and considered their best effort. Fronted by two lead guitarists Andy PowellFind albums by this artist and Ted TurnerFind albums by this artist, with Martin TurnerFind albums by this artist (no relation to Ted) on bass and Steve UptonFind albums by this artist on drums, the group managed to create a unique sound and come up with some of the most memorable riffs and melodies of the 1970s. The instrumental work and especially the lead guitar duets remain to this very day as a prime example of Rock at its best, which sounds today as fresh as it was at the time of the recording. This new edition, which marks the 35th Anniversary of the album’s release, not only restores the sound of the original recording to its full glory but also adds some superb live performances, like the content of the promotional EP “Live In Memphis” (an ultra-rare collector’s item) and an entire second CD which includes the band’s BBC recordings made following the release of the album. All together this is a great trip down the memory lane with over two hours of some of the best music one can get. Recommended to all fans of the band and Classic Rock fans wherever they might be.

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STOMU YAMASH`TA ~ FLOATING MUSIC ESOTERIC 2084 (Barcode: 5013929718425) ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2008 Japanese percussionist / composer Stomu Yamash`taFind albums by this artist settled in England in 1972, after studying music in his native country and later in the USA. He worked mainly as a composer for theatre music, but his signing as a recording artist for the IslandFind albums on this label label brought his work to the attention of a wider audience. This album was his 1st release for the label, recorded partly in the studio and partly live with a large Jazz oriented ensemble called Come To The EdgeFind albums by this artist, featuring bassist Andy PowellFind albums by this artist, keyboardist / saxophonist Robin ThompsonFind albums by this artist, drummer Morris PertFind albums by this artist and others. The music is a wonderful fusion of Western and Far Eastern elements as well as many cross genre excursions, from atmospheric ambient to high spirited Jazz-Rock Fusion. Two tracks from this album were later included as part of the soundtrack of the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth", starring David BowieFind albums by this artist, which made this album a sought after collector´s item.

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