Ibeyi - Spell 31 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Waterboys, one of the most creative, loved and literate bands of the last four decades, return this summer with their 14th studio album Good Luck, Seeker. The first track to go live is the seven-minute mash-up manifesto 'My Wanderings In The Weary Land'.Comprising dramatic spoken-word over wild, relentless genre-busting music (is it psychedelic soul? Is it trance? punk?), My Wanderings In The Weary Land might just be the greatest rock'n'roll record ever made - and one that is darkly appropriate to our weird, wired times.

Their first album, the eponymous Ibeyi, grappled with the past-the sister's relationship, origins, loss, and roots. It earned them fans and collaborators in some of the most iconic and crucial artists of today, Beyoncé and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre included. By contrast, Ash is a more visceral and potent political statement, and while firmly rooted in AfroCuban culture and history, finds itself entirely concerned with Ibeyi's present Who Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi are, what's important to them, and how they live today, especially given that the spheres, both personally and politically, are entirely different from when Ibeyi was recorded. It's also a testament to their cathartic live performances, where they're able to transmute a vast array of emotions-sorrow, anger, sensuality, happiness-to and through their fans.

Digitally remastered edition of this 1984 album from the British Prog/Art rockers. The Spell was initially pressed as a limited edition vinyl record and self-distributed by The Enid. Unavailable on CD for a long time, this re-issue of the Spell features the original cover artwork from the vinyl sleeve, alongside the lyrics and additional notes about the recording. InchThe Spell is a musical allegory in which the seasons are used to depict the cyclic and seasonal nature of all things.Inch the music begins with the casting of the Spell; a dark Wagnerian fanfare where the allusion to Parsifal is obvious. The bleakness of winter is heard and the ice begins to melt as the first glimmer of dawn breaks. Seven tracks. 2009.