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Music Brokers’ never-ending exploration of rock’s subgenres keeps expanding with a new collection dedicated to Progressive Rock. Sometimes called art rock, classical rock or symphonic rock was developed in the United Kingdom and United States throughout the mid- to late 1960s. Incorporating additional elements from jazz, folk and classical music contributed to its “progressive” label. Its lyrics were more poetic, technology was harnessed for new sounds, music approached the condition of “art”, and the studio, rather than the stage, became the focus of musical activity. Progressive Rock features many of the most renowned names of the genre including Genesis, Yes, Rick Wakeman, Andromeda, Procol Harum and Hawkwind, plus some hidden gems by lesser known acts such as Zzebra, La Dusseldorf and Principal Edwards Magic Theatre that for sure will delight fanatic, after being unavailable on vinyl for a long time. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, Progressive Rock Translation is a fundamental addition to your rock music collection on vinyl format. And remember that it is not available on streaming platforms!

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The Last Emperor is a lavish historical epic directed by the great Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O’Toole. The film tells the life story of Pu Yi, the last monarch of the Chinese Qing dynasty prior to the republican revolution in 1911. The score for The Last Emperor was created by an unlikely trio: Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne, and Cong Su. The soundtrack is a theme-filled exploration of the sounds and musical traditions of Imperial China, filtered through some very contemporary sensibilities. Sakamoto’s contribution comprises nine cues and is focused around his main theme: a beautiful, lyrical melody for the full orchestra. It’s soft, wistful, and introspective, but becomes increasingly dramatic. Byrne contributes five cues, and the first one is the most recognisable, as it’s the main title theme playing over the film’s stylish opening credits sequence. It emerges from a set of evocative Chinese percussion items, with the melody being carried by a gorgeous, lilting erhu. It’s traditional and wholly steeped in Chinese classical music, but it has a real emotional weight that will connect with westerners. Cong Su’s contribution to the soundtrack album comprises just one cue – “Lunch” – but there is much more of his music in the film; Su was basically responsible for writing all the period-specific Chinese source music one hears in and around the imperial palace during Pu Yi’s childhood. All in all, Sakamoto, Byrne and Cong Su deliver an excellent score.

The lp comes with an insert with liner notes and photos.

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Shivers is an album by Armin Van Buuren, released in 2022. Shivers includes a.o. the following tracks: “Wall Of Sound (feat. Justine Suissa)”, “Shivers”, “Control Freak”, “Serenity (feat. Jan Vayne)” and more. The album is a High Quality, Gatefold Sleeve, Insert trance 2-LP.

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Frolic Through the Park is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Death Angel. It was their last record to be released on Enigma Records before signing to Geffen Records in 1989. It was a critical success, with Loudwire ranking it number eight in their list of best thrash albums that weren’t released by Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer or Anthrax. It was also a commercial success, resulting in the band’s first world tour. Frolic Through the Park features the single “Bored”, which was used in the 1990 film Leatherface: The Chainsaw Massacare III and was played regularly on MTV’s Headbangers Ball. This LP is an expanded edition, containing a bonus D-side, making it a unique release.

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Born in Norfolk, Virginia on 11 February 1935. At the age of 12 Vincent was given his first guitar by a schoolfriend. There was no generosity involved in the gift because it wasn’t his friend’s guitar. It belonged to his sister, who was learning how to play. He couldn’t stand the racket she was making so he gave her guitar away. But unwittingly, this cruel act was a crucial moment in Gene’s life as he soon began to entertain with the blues, gospel and country from his porch. ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ was to be the first single by Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps. Selling 3 million copies, it opened the door to national fame and untold riches. Followed by the release of the album ‘Bluejean Bop‘ on Capitol Records. He was the ultimate greaser, the genuine article and the authentic voice of his generation.

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Soultrane is an album by John Coltrane, released in 2015. Soultrane includes a.o. the following tracks: “Good Bait”, “I Want To Talk About You”, “You Say You Care”, “Theme For Ernie” and more. The album is a High Quality jazz LP.