The Ballroom Thieves - Clouds - VINYL LP

Released in 1969, Clouds debut The Clouds Scrapbook showcases the band's distinctive organ-driven sound, which was a precursor to the styles of later prog-rock icons like Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Yes. Billy Ritchie, the band's organist, was particularly influential, being one of the first to take a prominent, standing role as a keyboardist, setting a precedent for future musicians in the genreThe album received critical acclaim upon , with Melody Maker naming it InchAlbum of the MonthInch in September 1969. Despite it's initial success, the band struggled with commercial recognition, and their innovative approach was not widely appreciated at the time. However, in hindsight, Scrapbook is regarded as a pioneering work that laid the groundwork for the progressive rock movement. The newly remastered version of Scrapbook offers a fresh opportunity for new audiences to experience this seminal work. The remastering process has enhanced the album's sound quality, bringing out the nuances of the band's arrangements. Chrysalis Reserve is a new series offering a deep dive into the forgotten corners of our catalogue. Unearthing overlooked masterpieces, cult classics, and genre-defying oddities that deserve a reappraisal or a proper introduction.The Clouds Scrapbook [Chrysalis Reserve] Available on vinyl for the first time since the original . Remastered and cut at AIR Mastering and manufactured at Scottish pressing plant Seabass on heavyweight black vinyl. Album Tracks 1. Side A 2. 1. Introduction - Scrapbook 3. 2. the Carpenter 4. 3. Ther Colours Have Run 5. 4.I'll Go Girl 6. 5. Grandad 7. 6. Ladies and Gentleman 8. Side B 9. 1. Humdrum 10. 2. Union Jack 11. 3. Old Man 12. 4. Waiter, There's Something in My Soup 13. 5. Scrapbook

Straight-shooting stringband The Bucking Mules deliver American old-time music at it's pure and joyous best. Their new full-length record Smoke Behind the Clouds features 17 mostly traditional songs treated with the Mules' characteristic throw-down groove. The band cut their teeth in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia through extensive time spent with old 78s and elder master musicians from the region. The result is a group of well-studied musicians who know how to bust down on a fiddle tune, belt an old song, and move square dancers. On Smoke Behind the Clouds, the Mules traverse the traditional musical landscape of the Cumberland Plateau, the Tennessee River, the Blue Ridge, and beyond. Favoring spirit and simplicity over pretense, Smoke Behind the Clouds distills a reverence of the past into a driving, heartfelt record tailored for contemporary fans of folk, old time, bluegrass, and more. Album Tracks 1. Smoke Behind the Clouds 2. John Cooper's Tune 3. Georgia Belles 4. Jasper Jail 5. Going Across the Sea 6. Climbing the Golden Stairs 7. My Wife Died on Saturday Night 8. Railroad 9. Fire on the Mountain 10. Wild Geese at Flight 11. Irish Washerwoman 12. More Good Women Gone Wrong 13. Lexington 14. Greenback

Vinyl LP pressing. Building on the success of Perception and The Search, consecutive #1 albums and both certified platinum, Michigan rapper Nf is back with his first ever mixtape, Clouds. The project comes as a surprise for fans who enjoy his signature blend of introspective lyrics and thematic elements. Produced by Tommee Profitt, with features from Hopsin & Tech N9ne, the album boasts new sounds including heavy-hitting tracks InchCloudsInch and InchTrustInch alongside melancholic anthems InchJust Like YouInch and InchPrideful.Inch Album Tracks 1. Clouds 2. That's a Joke 3. Just Like You 4. Story 5. Prideful 1. Lost 2. Layers 3. Drifting 4. Trust 5. Paid My Dues