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Kings Of Leon

Can We Please Have Fun

    GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are coming back big with their 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun. As the title suggests, it’s a document of one of this era’s great rock & roll bands cutting loose, trying new things, and, yes, having some fun. Recorded at Dark Horse studio and produced with new collaborator Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Florence + the Machine) the album sees a new side of Kings of Leon. On the new album, the band harkens back to their gritty origins while simultaneously finding new gears. It’s the sound of a band unified in vision and purpose, freed from any expectations, and the album the band says they’ve always wanted to make.

    TRACK LISTING

    Side A:
    1. Ballerina Radio
    2. Rainbow Ball
    3. Nowhere To Run
    4. Mustang
    5. Actual Daydream
    6. Split Screen
    Side B:
    1. Don’t Stop The Bleeding
    2. Nothing To Do
    3. M Television
    4. Hesitation Gen
    5. Ease Me On
    6. Seen

    Leon Dinero

    Heartbreak / Cut Both Ways

      Leon Dinero returns with more rocksteady magic from producer Victor Axelrod.

      Originally written and recorded by James Hunter, "Heartbreak" gets the Axelrod treatment, turning this mid-tempo R&B gem on its head. The laid back vocal and tasteful organ give "Heartbreak" a wholly fresh vibe whilst staying respectfully true to the original.

      On the flip is "Cut Both Ways" an instrumental version courtesy of The Inversions. One listen and you'll find that these are some of the baddest musicians in the game.


      TRACK LISTING

      Side A – Heartbreak
      Side B – Cut Both Ways

      Leon Phal

      Stress Killer

        With his state-of-the-art quintet, saxophonist Leon Phal revisits soul and electronica in an enthusiastic jam, bringing a French touch to his brand of jazz, on his second full length album and his first for Heavenly Sweetness. Picking up from his last album 'Dust to Stars' (Kyudo Records, 2021), 'Stress Killer' delves even deeper into the area between nightclub and jazz club culture.

        As a graduate of Lausanne's Haute Ecole de Musique, he's a key artist within the much spoken about French new jazz scene. He's joined by his faithful quintet of Arthur Alard (drums), Remi Bouyssiere (double bass), Gauthier Toux (keyboards) and Zacharie Ksyk (trumpet).

        Embracing the desire to make people dance by approaching jazz as club music, "F*ck Yeah" highlights that goal perfectly. With its nods to the techno pioneers of Detroit and the deep house of Chicago. On the J Dilla inspired "Idylla", we have the first feature on the album, coming in from Heavenly Sweetness / Pura Vida label mate, K.O.G. A behind the beat groove allows K.O.G's spoken word to sit over Gauthier's keys, intertwining beautifully together with the rest of the track.

        More mellow and reflective moments are to be found courtesy of "Balanced Action", showing just how great Leon's sax lines sound doubled with Zacharie's trumpet.

        TRACK LISTING

        Side 1
        1. Vibing In Ay
        2. Fuck Yeah
        3. Idylla Feat. K.O.G
        4. Balanced Action
        5. Something Inside Feat. Lorine Chia

        Side 2
        1. Stress Killer
        2. Bongo 113
        3. Naima
        4. Same Human
        5. Clarity

        Leon Bridges

        Good Thing - 5th Anniversary Edition

          Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Leon Bridges Grammy-winning album Good Thing. The limited-edition title features a custard colour variant, the original track list and a bonus track “Naomi” originally released on the 2018 Japan Edition. Good Thing was nominated for Best R&B Album, and the track “Bet Ain’t Worth The Hand” won Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 2019 Grammy Awards. 

          TRACK LISTING

          01) Bet Ain't Worth The Hand
          02) Bad Bad News
          03) Shy
          04) Beyond
          05) Forgive You
          06) Lions
          07) If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)
          08) You Don't Know
          09) Mrs.
          10) Georgia To Texas
          11) Naomi (bonus Track)

          Various Artists

          A Song For Leon: A Tribute To Leon Russell

            Leon Russell was one of the most esteemed studio session men in rock history, having appeared on an eye-popping number of records by legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Darin, Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, the Byrds, and the Beach Boys. Russell's solo work benefited from his amazing collaborators, as the likes of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, various Rolling Stones and others helped Russell put the finishing touches on his albums through the years. The ‘master of space & time,’ Russell blended together Southern soul, gospel, country, rock and piano-man singer/songwriter stylings.

            “A Song For Leon” celebrates Leon’s life and career, consisting of iconic acts such as Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, U.S. Girls featuring Bootsy Collins and other incredible artists. Showcasing the impact of Leon Russell’s songs, “A Song For Leon” is meant to educate experienced Leon Russell fans by highlighting other versions of his music, but also bring new fans into the fold by highlighting how many of today’s rising musicians have taken inspiration from him.

            TRACK LISTING

            SIDE A
            1. Stranger In A Strange Land (Margo Price)
            2. Out In The Woods (Durand Jones & The Indications)
            3. Tight Rope (Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats)
            4. This Masquerade (Orville Peck)
            5. Superstar (U.S. Girls & Bootsy Collins)
            SIDE B
            1. Crystal Closet Queen (Pixies)
            2. A Song For You (Monica Martin)
            3. Back To The Island (Bret McKenzie & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
            4. Laying Right Here In Heaven (Tina Rose, Amy Nelson & Jason Hill)
            5. “Prince Of Peace (Hiss Golden Messenger)

            Khruangbin & Leon Bridges

            Texas Moon

              An extension of the two’s chart-topping four-song Texas Sun journey, Texas Moon is an introspective stroll through the dark. “Without joy, there can be no real perspective on sorrow,” says Khruangbin. “Without sunlight, all this rain keeps things from growing. How can you have the sun without the moon?”

              Crediting their mutual home state for inspiration, Texas Moon pensively examines Texas’ musical perception, while paying homage to the marriage of country and R&B that’s become synonymous with the lone star state. Propelled by rolling guitar licks, conga and bongo, lead single “B-Side” meditates on meeting in a dream and frolics across the nearing contemplative nighttime state with its longing’s joy.

              Elsewhere on Texas Moon, the artists channel a newly intimate musical scope that’s illustrated most dramatically when the spacy sensuality of the minimalistic “Chocolate Hills” leads into the stark spirituality addressed on “Father Father,” a reminder of both acts’ gospel roots. Over a simple rolling guitar figure, Bridges pleads with the heavens—“Look at the mess that I made/Just a man with unclean hands”—only to be reminded of God’s eternal love.

              For Khruangbin, one song in particular was indicative of the trust that Bridges put in them. “The song ‘Doris’ is about his grandmother making the transition from this world to the next realm,” says Johnson. “It’s a very somber, very deep record. And when someone places that kind of work into your hands, the last thing you want to do is junk it up, overproduce it, or do too much. We treated it with the respect it deserved, and treated Doris with the respect she deserves.”

              “It’s like a short story...,” Lee says of the music. “And it leaves room to continue having these stories together. It’s not Khruangbin, it’s not Leon, it’s this world we created together.”

              Upon its release, Texas Sun soared to the No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart along with landing the No.1 on spot on “Americana/Folk Albums,” No. 2 on “Vinyl Albums,” No. 4 on “Top Rock Albums” and No. 6 on “Top R&B Albums.” Significantly, both parties’ musical directions were deeply affected by their time working together on Texas Sun.

              Khruangbin’s most recent studio album, Mordechai, moved their own vocals to the forefront, a change they readily admit was a direct result of working with Bridges. Their sound was also tapped for remix/reinterpretation of a Paul McCartney song for the McCartney III Imagined project. Meanwhile, in addition to his genre-defying Grammy-nominated album Gold-Digger’s Sound, Bridges has put out several other challenging, shared collaborative tracks, including work with John Mayer, Lucky Daye and most recently Jazmine Sullivan. Each of the artists appeared recently on Austin City Limits and will tour throughout the new year.

              STAFF COMMENTS

              Barry says: The last Khruangbin album with Leon Bridges was a perfect distillation of their respective sounds into a familiar sounding, but entirely new concoction. This latest offering continues that effortless melting pot of downbeat, Balearic and soul but with a woozy, crepuscular groove. You really can't go wrong here.

              TRACK LISTING

              1. Doris
              2. B-Side
              3.Chocolate Hills
              4. Father Father
              5. Mariella

              The third album from Grammy award winner Leon Bridges and it's a suitably sunny, soulful and sumptious affiar. With beautifully flowing, organic song writing, complimented by lush and live instrumental tracks; it's got green gardens, sizzling BBQs and long hot sexy nights eminating off practically every single track! The production is sublime - balancing the traditional instrumentation with just a flurry of electronic umph; adding a brand new sheen and energy to what could easily, otherwise, be mistaken for a classic late 70s soul album. 

              Opening with a juicy collaboration with Robert Glasper, the album drips effortlessly through its opening quarter, a delicate mix of jazz-informed drumming, picked guitar lines and a liquid gold, syrupy deliver from Bridges. "Steam" arrives, three tracks in with a resplendent chorus and subtle, anthemic qualities.

              Opening side B with the title track, garnished with fluffy horns and a slo-mo MPC beat it's an instrumental side akin to some of Madlib's more laid back beats. Thankfully the LP shows little willing to get carried away; sitting beauitfully nestled on a nearly-horizontal plane; sun lounge angle let's say. With soulful droplets woozing languidly off the record, there's little to worry about other than the temperature of your margarita in the sunshine... It's rather something special indeed; intimate, unhurried, as fragile as a flower and simply perfect for timeless and serene afternoon in the garden. Recommended! 


              STAFF COMMENTS

              Barry says: Beautifully bridging the gap between traditional soul and more modern beat-heavy electronic music, 'Gold-Diggers Sound' brilliantly illustrates Bridges' unparalleled ability as a songwriter and mastery of his wonderfully understated and horizontally cool output. An exciting and fitting follow-up to his excellend collaborative LP with Khruangbin and 2018's wonderful 'Good Thing'.

              TRACK LISTING

              1.Born Again (feat. Robert Glasper)
              2.Motorbike
              3.Steam
              4.Why Don’t You Touch Me
              5.Magnolias
              6.Gold-Diggers (Junior’s Fanfare)
              7.Details
              8.Sho Nuff
              9.Sweeter (feat. Terrace Martin)
              10.Don’t Worry (feat. Ink)
              11.Blue Mesas

              Leon Vynehall returns with new album ‘Rare, Forever’ - the follow up to his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Nothing Is Still’. Here he showcases all the strings to his bow—creating music that’s borderless and unbound—alongside artwork by Eric Timothy Carlson (Grammy nominated for his work with Bon Iver). ‘Rare, Forever’ is a beautiful marriage of everything he's done so far while remaining genuinely progressive; the end result sounding like ‘Nothing Is Still’ but with the narrative toned down, and the dancefloor dialled up.

              The album follows his winter 2020 ‘A Little More Liquid’ performance—the stunning audio-visual exploration/livestream project (and live follow up to his sold-out “Nothing Is Still” residencies in London and New York)—that Vynehall collaborated on with Eric Timothy Carlson and Aaron Anderson and which served to introduce some of the ‘Rare, Forever’ album materials and themes.

              Recommended if you like: Four Tet, Thom Yorke, Floating Points, Kelly Lee Owens, Avalon Emerson, Beatrice Dillon, Boards of Canada.

              STAFF COMMENTS

              Barry says: 2018's 'Nothing Is Still' had us all wowed in the shop, so it's with some excitement that Vynehall's latest lands. This time we get the claustrophobic atmospherics and cavernous beats we've become accustomed to, but enriched with a wealth of complexities in both sound design and percussive drive. From off-kilter time signatures and wonderfully hypnotic synth lines, this is superb from start to finish.

              TRACK LISTING

              1. Ecce! Ego!
              2. In>Pin
              3. Mothra
              4. Alichea Vella Amor
              5. Snakeskin ∞ Has-Been
              6. Worm (& Closer & Closer)
              7. An Exhale
              8. Dumbo
              9. Farewell! Magnus Gabbro
              10. All I See Is You, Velvet Brown

              Kings Of Leon

              When You See Yourself

                Highly anticipated eighth studio album by the American rock band. The album was recorded at Nashville's famed Blackbird Studios, and produced by Grammy Award-winning Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Florence + the Machine). 'When You See Yourself' propels Kings of Leon into 2021 with a modern evolution of their sound.

                TRACK LISTING

                1. When You See Yourself, Are You Far Away
                2. The Bandit
                3. 100,000 People
                4. Stormy Weather
                5. A Wave
                6. Golden Restless Age
                7. Time In Disguise
                8. Supermarket
                9. Claire & Eddie
                10. Echoing
                11. Fairytale

                Driving anywhere in Texas can cost you half a day, easy. For example, it’ll take you over four hours just to get from R&B singer Leon Bridges’ hometown of Fort Worth down to Houston, where the psychedelic wanderers in Khruangbin hail from. The state is vast, crisscrossed with rugged expanses of road flanked by limestone cliffs and granite mountains, forests of pine and mesquite, miles of desert or acres of sprawling grassland, all depending on what part you’re in. And it’s all baking under the "Texas Sun" that lends its name to Bridges and Khruangbin’s new collaborative EP.

                “Big sky country, that’s what they call Texas,” Khruangbin bassist Laura Lee says. “The horizon line goes all the way from one side to another without interruption. There’s something really comforting about that.”

                On "Texas Sun", these two members of the state’s musical vanguard meet up somewhere in the middle of that scene, in the mythical nexus of Texas’ past, present, and future - a dreamy badlands where genres blur as seamlessly as the terrain. It calls equally to the cowboys bootscooting at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, the chopped-and-screwed hip-hop fans rattling slabs on the southside of Houston, the art-school kids dropping acid in Austin, the cross-cultural progeny who grew up on listening to both mariachi and post-hardcore out on the Mexican borders of El Paso. All of these things, overlapping in a multicolored melange, purple hues as vivid and unpredictable as one of the state’s rightfully celebrated sunsets.

                A journey through homesick reminiscences, backseat romances, and late-night contemplations, the kind of record made for listening with the windows down and the road humming softly beneath you. Like the highways that inspired it, "Texas Sun" is guaranteed to get you where you’re going -especially if you’re in no particular hurry to get there.

                STAFF COMMENTS

                Barry says: A mild departure for Khruangbin here, enlisting soulful maestro Leon Bridges on vox duties, adding a silky overtone to their nigh-horizontal grooves. A superb, hazy dream of an album.

                TRACK LISTING

                1. Texas Sun
                2. Midnight
                3. C-Side
                4. Conversion

                Kings Of Leon

                Day Old Belgian Blues

                  Recorded on a European tour to promote their sophomore album, 2004’s Aha Shake Heartbreak, Day Old Belgian Blues captures Kings of Leon’s raw, urgent rock sound as it swept over fans and critics alike. This live EP, featuring versions of “The Bucket,” “Four Kicks,” “Molly’s Chambers” and more, makes its vinyl debut for Record Store Day Black Friday

                  Leon Vynehall

                  I, Cavallo

                    British musician and producer Leon Vynehall is part of a vanguard of artists expanding the ambition of electronic music. Highly respected for his musical output, he has established himself as a genuine artist, releasing bodies of work that are layered with musicality and craftsmanship. His debut 2018 album Nothing Is Still received exceptional reviews and was featured in various end of year lists. It was accompanied by a Novella which was co-written by Vynehall and two well-received short films directed by Young Replicant (The xx, Bonobo, Flying Lotus).

                    TRACK LISTING

                    A. I, Cavallo
                    B. I, Cavallo (ClubFront) 

                    Leon Bridges brings us a brand-new album after the success of his debut ‘Coming Home’ in 2015 which hooked fans on his deep soulful vocals and unique style. Released by Columbia Records, this record was produced by Ricky Reed, Niles City Sound & Bridges himself, with the album having more of an R&B feel. Bridges has mastered his own personal style and its ace! Powerful funk-jazz vibes mixed with R&B charm, his smooth vocals are an absolute dream to listen to. This album is sure to be a standout release in 2018 so keep an eye on this one. Beautiful!

                    TRACK LISTING

                    A1. Bet Ain't Worth The Hand
                    A2. Bad Bad News
                    A3. Shy
                    A4. Beyond
                    A5. Forgive You
                    B1. Lions
                    B2. If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)
                    B3. You Don't Know
                    B4. Mrs
                    B5. Georgia To Texas

                    Leon's Creation

                    This Is The Beginning

                      The first reissue of this private press late 1970 San Franciscan psychedelic soul masterpiece. Led by Leon Patillo, this self-contained group took their influences from Sly And The Family Stone and Santana. Patillo would later go on to sing with his heroes Santana on their ‘Borboletta’ and ‘Festival’ albums before establishing himself as a successful gospel singer.

                      Kings Of Leon

                      Youth & Young Manhood

                        Kings of Leon burst onto the music scene in 2003 and were (bizarrely, from this vantage point) lazily compared to TheStrokes. Something to do with youthful exhuberance, perhaps, but the similarities end there. Here was a preacher raised band of (literal!) brothers, hell bent on bringing Southern, good-time rock'n'roll back onto the radio and into our hearts. They had the bar-band groove, a cool as you like attitude, but most importantly some massive pop songs to help them stake their claim. It was thrilling debut.


                        STAFF COMMENTS

                        Andy says: Superb debut which brought country-rockin, Southrn-frazzled booginess right back into the mainstream.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        Red Morning Light
                        Happy Alone
                        Wasted Time
                        Joe's Head
                        Trani
                        California Waiting
                        Spiral Staircase
                        Molly's Chamber
                        Genius
                        Dusty
                        Holy Roller Novocaine
                        Talihina Sky

                        Multi-platinum selling US rock band Kings Of Leon release their hugely anticipated seventh studio album via Columbia Records. Initially embraced as "the Southern Strokes" for their resurrection and reinvention of Dixie-styled rock & roll, Kings of Leon steadily morphed into an experimental rock outfit during the 2000s. The Tennessee-bred quartet debuted in 2003 with the Holy Roller Novocaine EP, whose blend of raw, unpolished boogie rock was further explored on their debut full-length, Youth & Young Manhood.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        1 Waste A Moment
                        2 Reverend
                        3 Around The World
                        4 Find Me
                        5 Over
                        6 Muchacho
                        7 Conversation Piece
                        8 Eyes On You
                        9 Wild
                        10 Walls

                        Texan soul singer Leon Bridges releases his debut album 'Coming Home' on Columbia Records. Produced by Austin Jenkins and Josh Block of White Denim, the album features the previously released tracks 'Better Man', 'Coming Home' and 'Lisa Sawyer'. Inspired by 60s soul sounds, and specifically the legendary Sam Cooke, Bridges pays homage to the the classic era of soul. One for fans of Truth & Soul, Daptone, Amy Winehouse, Aloe Blacc etc.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        01. Coming Home
                        02. Better Man
                        03. Brown Skin Girl
                        04. Smooth Sailin
                        05. Shine
                        06. Lisa Sawyer
                        07. Flowers
                        08. Pull Away
                        09. Twistin' & Groovin
                        10. River"


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