Oliver Coates - The History of Sound (Original Soundtrack) - VINYL LP

The legendary Christian metal pioneers Stryper return with a commanding new chapter in their storied career Throne Of Thorns, set for this September via Frontiers Records. Decades into their journey, Stryper continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their signature message with a sound that remains as powerful and relevant as ever. Throne Of Thorns showcases the band at the height of their creative powers, delivering a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship. The album is packed with grand, meticulously crafted arrangements, where thunderous rhythms, soaring guitar harmonies, and anthemic choruses come together in a style that is unmistakably Stryper. Each track is infused with both intensity and melody, capturing the essence of classic metal while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy and purpose. At the forefront stands the unmistakable voice of Michael Sweet, whose passionate, powerful, and instantly recognizable delivery continues to define the band's identity. His vocal performance on Throne Of Thorns is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly moving between soaring highs and emotive depth, adding a timeless quality to every song. With Throne Of Thorns, Stryper not only honor their legacy but expand upon it, offering an album that will resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It's a bold, inspired statement from a band that refuses to stand still-proof that true metal greatness only grows stronger with time.

2017 . Jayme Stone's Folklife follows the bends and bayous through the deep river of song and story. Evolving out of Stone's Lomax Project, this gathering of versatile musicians blows the dust off of old songs and remakes them for modern ears. With spellbinding singing, virtuosic playing and captivating storytelling, their concerts and educational programs are moving, inventive and participatory experiences. Players Jayme Stone (banjo, voice), Moira Smiley (voice, accordion), Sumaia Jackson (fiddle, voice) and Joe Phillips (bass, voice).

Limited 25th Anniversary 180 gram audiophile vinyl LP pressing including four-page insert and housed in a PVC sleeve. Alan Parker's adaptation of Roddy Doyle's crackerjack novel The Commitments (1991) kept it's focus on the music - the classic American R&B and Soul the titular workingman band cranked out in pubs across Ireland. As a book and film, The Commitments was all about love of music and so is this soundtrack. Includes fabulous versions of 'Mustang Sally', 'Take Me To The River', 'Try A Little Tenderness', 'In The Midnight Hour' and many others.