May-a - Analysis Paralysis - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

(etre) is the project of Italian experimental musician Salvatore Borrelli and InchInferno from My Occult DiaryInch is his strongest work to date. (etre) layers a multitude of instruments, electronics and field recordings to create a dream like snapshot of a particular time and place in his life. His musical approach is based on new and old methods of reworking soundscapes including minimalism, improvisation and electro-acoustic. Emotionally InchInferno from My Occult DiaryInch evokes a dark ritualistic tone but with cracks of warmth and humanity scattered about.

Digitally remastered edition including 12 page full color booklet that contains a 2,500 word essay, enhanced artwork, rare photos and new Interviews. We at Rock Candy are often asked to reissue rarities and obscurities. With that in mind we have recently turned our attention to a number of acts that do indeed deserve our full attention despite the fact that they barely registered a blip on the rock radar at the time of . Mayday are a case in point, being a truly outstanding unit that offered a refreshing and compelling alternative to the mega selling acts of the day yet, for whatever reason, were criminally overlooked at the time. Initially called Sun, and formed in the mid to late seventies, with their roots in Chicago but basing themselves in New York City, Mayday plugged themselves into Manhattan's burgeoning club scene, playing underground clubs such as CBGB's, Great Gildersleeves and Max's Kansas City. It was this live circuit that helped to toughen the band up, winning them the attention of an independent production company who bank rolled the start of their debut album and helped them to sign to industry leaders A&M records. Issued in 1981, the album was received with glowing reviews and set in motion a dedicated following amongst fans of perfectly executed melodic hard rock blessed with interesting twists and turns. The album boasts a number of superbly written and performed tracks, highlighting Steve Johnstad's captivating voice (compared on occasion with Steve Perry) and the biting guitar work of Randy Fredrix.

In the last few years Jimmy & Immy - AKA James Maddock and David Immerglück, multi-instrumentalist of Counting Crows - have fired up the stages of Italian clubs. Last February Appaloosa Records decided to capture that feeling and the improvisation often missing in studio albums with a live recording. Together with the two artists, special guest dobro player Alex Valle. The recording is flawless, cozy, intimate, and you can hear the audience's enthusiastic reaction to the interplay among the acoustic instruments. A surprising record revolving around the amazing voice of James Maddock and the talent of all musicians, from the overwhelming guitar of Immy to the evocative mandolin and dobro of Alex Valle, not to mention the guitar solos of the former Waterboys' guitarist, Maddock himself.