Maximum Joy - Why Can't We Live Together - Limited Clear Vinyl - VINYL LP

Before Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & Eddie Van Halen there was Harvey Mandel who had an innovative approach to electric guitar being among the 1st to utilize an intricate two-handed fretboard tapping technique. This 1972 album The Snake, is his 2nd studio and clearly the Fan Favorite. This Vinyl has been out of print and completely unavailable. Vinyl package includes OBI side strip, Gatefold jacket with original art work, printed inner sleeve and Translucent Turquoise color vinyl.

This project is the result of musical research carried out in various fields. It includes original worksfor harp and violin in a variety of compositional styles. The choice of different historical periodsaims to focus on pieces that are rarely performed or, in the case of contemporary pieces, worldpremieres. The sonorities used, ranging from the 1800s to the present day, aim to highlight thetechnical, instrumental and musical potential of the Duo Vieuxtemps. The final objective of ourwork is to be able to take the listener on a musical journey, a sonic trip that offers a kaleidoscopeof sensations, shapes and colours, with the intent of halting the perception of the passing of timeand letting oneself be carried away by the sound.

A focal point for the unique punk-funk that was coming together in Bristol as the bridge from the '70s to the '80s arrived, Maximum Joy was formed by Glaxo Babies multi-instrumentalist Tony Wrafter and 18 year-old vocalist Janine Rainforth. Soon they drafted in additional Glaxo Babies in the form of drummer Charlie Llewellin and bassist Dan Catsis, along with guitarist John Waddington, fresh from The Pop Group. The group set about making a one-of-a-kind mix of funk, punk, pop, jazz, dub, soul, afrobeat and reggae; creating a brilliant burst of danceable tunes wrapped around elastic basslines and complex percussion, punctuated by melodic horns and stabs of guitar, all of it highlighting Rainforth's naturally enthusiastic vocal style. They immediately took their place on the rosters of influential labels like y and 99 with iconic debut single InchStretchInch, as the band had clearly captured something special.Entering 1982, Kevin Evans had replaced Catsis as Maximum Joy set out to make what would be their only full length LP. Recording at Berry Street and The Lodge with producers Adrian Sherwood (On-U-Sound legend), Dave Hunt (the Flying Lizards and This Heat) and Pete Wooliscroft (Kate Bush, Talk Talk, Peter Gabriel and OMD,) the band would mix practiced grooves with imaginative improvisation. The results were absolutely jaw-dropping.