My introduction to Reverend Gary Davis (aka Blind Gary Davis) came from Godspeed You! Black Emperor, of all bands. An insert for one of their LPs featured an image of a train…
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Greenslade – Greenslade
“Not long after the disintegration of Colosseum, Greenslade was born, with their inaugural self-titled album whetting the appetites of progressive rock fans worldwide. Dave Greenslade used the group to showcase his illustrious…
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Xhol – Motherfuckers GmbH & Co KG
Xhol Motherfuckers GmbH & Co KG MediaFire Download Link “The mysteriously named Xhol had already some years of experience on their back when Krautrock made it’s first impact. Having it’s roots in…
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Homegas – Homegas
This one passed through the store recently, but it was a bit too rich for my blood. Some other lucky bastard walked away with it. I think it sold for $60. “Released…
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Can – Canaxis 5
This is one you have to find, people. It’s a collection of Can’s studio demo tapes, all of which were unreleased until this monster came along. The first three tracks feature Damo…
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Achim Reichel & Machines – Die Grune Reise (The Green Journey)
“When someone goes on a long journey, he has a lot to tell afterwards†— so says the popular German saying. What can a musician [Achim Reichel] do when he is fed…
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Ganger – Hammock Style
I think this record is one of the most over-looked Post-Rock records to come out of the ’90s. It was the first full-length recording for the Scottish band, and features lots of…
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Gore – Hart Gore / Mean Man’s Dream
Heavy, menacing instrumental rock (maybe it’s metal? maybe it’s punk?) from The Netherlands. Strangely, this one has a lyric insert…and its an instrumental album! A quick web search enabled me to discover…
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Fushitsusha – Pathetique / Frogs – Frogs
“Keiji Haino’s Fushitsusha, a group that redefined the possibilities of the classic “power trio”, reached its ultimate heights in this release. His unique combination of rock-like frameworks with the ecstatic, virtually profligate…
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Scharpling & Wurster – Rock, Rot & Rule / Ufomammut – Live at Roadburn 2006
Do yourself a favor and download this immediately. It randomly began playing on my iPod yesterday, and within the first ten minutes of the phone call my eyes were beginning to water.…