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World Upside Down is the fifth studio album (second since the reunion), by House of Lords, released on May 23, 2006. The album features founding member James Christian once again with an all-new line-up, as he is the only one of the original members left on the line-up. Still, founding member Gregg Giuffria, who was not reunited with the original line-up for the 2004 album The Power and the Myth, is featured on the album as a guest keyboardist.

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Despite being renowned in certain parts of the world (especially in Italy and their hometown of Paris), the space-age outfit Rockets remains largely obscure -- even though they arrived on the scene at almost he same exact time as Kraftwerk and prefaced Devo by several years. The multi-membered outfit originally formed in 1972, under the name Crystal, performing on-stage in their regular street clothes. But by 1974, Crystal had evolved into Rocket Men, issuing a debut self-titled single, while its members began to assume the identities of aliens; complete with silver makeup covering their skin, grey contact lenses, space suits, and bald heads...

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Collection includes: Dreaming Out Loud (2007); Waking Up (2009) 2CD Deluxe Edition; Native (2013) Deluxe Edition.

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"When we said we had a new Texas record people were like, 'Ah, OK.' Then we put it on and they were like, 'Oh, OK!'," Sharleen Spiteri told us. "It's like a proper Texas record." If you've recently flicked on Radio 2 and caught the album's lead single and title track 'The Conversation' playing, then you'll be more than aware that the band are back after an eight-year break doing what they do best. The cut hears Spiteri's familiar and rich vocal over a strolling mix of country-flecked riffs and clap beats, more addictive than a can of the Deep South's finest barbecue beans - and just as tasty, may we add.

Seesaw reunites force-of-nature blues-rock vocalist Beth Hart and guitar hero Joe Bonamassa for a second album of choice covers from various musical eras. As with their first outing, Don't Explain, the project is in collaboration with producer Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Black Crowes). Each of the three principals suggested and selected tracks for the 11-song set list, which mines soulful classics previously made famous by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Donnie Hathaway, Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miles, Tina Turner, Slackwax, Melody Gardot, and Nina Simone.

1985's Love displayed a marked improvement over the Cult's early material, and though it remains underappreciated in America (worldwide it was a smash), this exceptional record has actually aged better than the band's more notorious (and equally important) releases: Electric and Sonic Temple. Equal parts psychedelic hard rock and new wave goth, the songs on Love emanate a bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming, and a command performance from vocalist Ian Astbury, who as usual says a lot more with less than most singers. Overall, the album benefits from a wonderful sense of space, thanks in large part to guitarist Billy Duffy (who is much more subdued here than on future releases), whose restraint is especially notable on "Revolution" and the remarkably uncluttered title track.

Born out of the Delta blues sound, Jefferson Airplane spin-off Hot Tuna has been bringing music fans the blues for over 30 years. Join Hot Tuna in its final electric performance from the legendary Fillmore with this exciting release from Ryko Distribution. Presented in standard 1.33:1 full-screen and featuring an English Dolby Digital Stereo soundtrack, experience the sounds of electric Hot Tuna one last time with tunes such as "Candyman," "Wavy Gravy Blues," and "My AK47."

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The best of Fair Warning compilation... the top Melodic Hard Rock band from Germany. Songs were selected from 4 of their classic albums. Includes tracks from their WEA days, and from the period with Tommy Heart. A great compilation chronicling the 10 years of their history.

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Reissue from MR.BIG featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format and the latest digital remastering. The reissue series '2009' featuring albums "MR.BIG", "Lean Into It", "Bump Ahead", and "Hey Man". Japan original release. Features more bonus tracks than were on any previous pressings.

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One of the biggest names of Scandinavian progressive groups that became well-known worldwide. Their music can be described as progressive jazz-rock under influences of beat, R&B, psychedelia… The compositions present often improvisational long passages with Karsten Vogel’s (soprano sax, alto sax) musical visions...

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Reasonably interesting collection of non-LP singles from 1964 to 1968, featuring almost all of the notable musicians that passed through the Bluesbreakers throughout the decade. "Sitting in the Rain" (with Peter Green) showcases fine fingerpicking, the haunting "Jenny" is one of Mayall's best originals, and "Stormy Monday" is one of the few cuts from 1966 that briefly featured both Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. The rest is largely passably pleasant...

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Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode. Released by Mute Records on 17 March 1986, it further cemented the darkening sound that was initially hinted towards on their albums Construction Time Again and Some Great Reward. Black Celebration was cited as one of the most influential albums of the '80s.

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Having shaped their sound and imagery with three EPs for Monarchy Music and a demanding touring schedule, it's no surprise that Cold War Kids have more presence on their first full-length, Robbers & Cowards, than many bands do on their debut albums. Their evocative, oddly soulful vignettes contain shades of Spoon's sardonic, piano-driven rock; the insistent, jittery feel of One Time Bells-era French Kicks; the poetic, rumpled ramblings of the Walkmen; the stripped-down bluesiness of the White Stripes; and in their more theatrical moments, a ghostly trace of Jeff Buckley, as well as touches of folk and gospel...

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Dreamtide features the guitarist and chief songwriter from Fair Warning - Helge Engelke, along with he fellow band mates Torsten Luderwald (keyboards) and drummer CC Behrens. Rounding out this new band is vocalist Olaf Senkbeil (backing vox, Blind Guardian and ex-Jack's Hammer) & bassist Ole Hempelmann (Thunderhead). As expected, Dreamtide's sound relies heavily on the influences of Fair Warning and that band's unique flair for big tempo, big production sounding European hard rock.

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