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Cover of Dance Dance Dance by Nico Bellari.

Nico Bellari

Dance Dance Dance

Disco De Jure

We don't know much - or anything really - about the secretive Nico Bellari, so all we can go off is the music. This is his own new label, and it kicks off with a delightful pair of edits of some good old disco delights, and both come with their own carefully stripped-back and flesh dubs, all mixed and edited from original multi-tracks. 'Dance, Dance, Dance' is a nice and funky disc stepper with a silky and seductive lead vocal that swells the heart. 'Straight Ahead' is more weighty for the pet time with some fat-ass bass and lovely improvised synth playfulness, all under a vocal you will know and probably already love.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
"Dance, Dance, Dance" (NB Edit)
"Dance, Dance, Dance" (Dub De Jure)

Side 2
"Straight Ahead" (NB Edit)
"Straight Ahead" (Dub De Jure)

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Cover of Make Up The Edits 4 by Camille / Chez Damier / Nico Lahs.

Camille / Chez Damier / Nico Lahs

Make Up The Edits 4

Adeen

Volume 4 of the Make Up series is another doozy and this one brings together accomplished house heads Camille, Chez Damier, and Nico Lahs in a celebration of underground disco classics "through the lens of 60's and 70's underground comix." Similar to these rebellious reads, the tracks on this release carved their niche with purists seeking distinct and thrilling sounds. Across the double album, Camille's contributions include Mystic Pleasure's 'Back Door (Getting Down)' and Cold Fire's 'Badder Than Bad' which both bring soulful melodies and infectious rhythms, Chez Damier adds Fascination's 'Shine My Love' and Bileo's 'You Can Win' with shimmering vocals and funky basslines and together, they make for an exhilarating mix of disco brilliance.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Back Door (Getting Down)
2. Badder Than Bad

Side 2
1. Can't Touch Me Anymore
2. Shine My Love

Side 3
1. Feel So Good Inside
2. Gigolo

Side 4
1. You Can Win
2. You're In My Pocket

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Cover of The Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground And Nico - 33 1/3 by Joe Harvard.

Joe Harvard

The Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground And Nico - 33 1/3

Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

    The Velvet Underground and Nico has influenced the sound of more bands than any other album. And remarkably, it still sounds as fresh and challenging today as it did upon its release in 1967. In this book, Joe Harvard covers everything from Lou Reed's lyrical genius to John Cale's groundbreaking instrumentation, and from the creative input of Andy Warhol to the fine details of the recording process. With input from co-producer Norman Dolph and Velvets fan Jonathan Richman, Harvard documents the creation of a record which - in the eyes of many - has never been matched.

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    Cover of Desertshore - 2024 Reissue by Nico.

    Nico

    Desertshore - 2024 Reissue

    Domino

      Nico's third solo album, 1970's 'Desertshore', has long been out of print. This reissue includes audio mastered from the original tapes and previously unreleased photos of Nico by Guy Webster.

      1970's 'Desertshore', co-produced by her Velvet Underground band mate John Cale, like much of Nico's early work, has grown in stature with the passing of time, and alongside 'Chelsea Girl' as some of her most accessible work.

      TRACK LISTING

      1. Janitor Of Lunacy
      2. The Falconer
      3. My Only Child
      4. Le Petit Chevalier
      5. Abschied
      6. Afraid
      7. Mütterlein
      8. All That Is My Own

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      Cover of The Marble Index - 2024 Reissue by Nico.

      Nico

      The Marble Index - 2024 Reissue

      Domino

        Nico's second solo album, 1968's 'The Marble Index', has long been out of print. This reissue includes audio mastered from the original tapes and previously unreleased photos of Nico by Guy Webster.

        Nico's haunting vocals predicted the Gothic movement and co-producer and Velvet Underground's band mate John Cale's startingly modern classical production ensured 'The Marble Index's timeless appeal. The iconic music journalist Lester Bangs wrote, “The Marble Index is the greatest piece of 'avant-garde classical', 'serious' music of the last half of the 20th century so far,” and the New Yorker recently hailed both records as “austere miracles of will and invention.” 

        TRACK LISTING

        1. Janitor Of Lunacy
        2. The Falconer
        3. My Only Child
        4. Le Petit Chevalier
        5. Abschied
        6. Afraid
        7. Mütterlein
        8. All That Is My Own

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        Cover of You Are Beautiful And You Are Alone : The Biography Of Nico by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike.

        Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

        You Are Beautiful And You Are Alone : The Biography Of Nico

        Faber & Faber

          A redemptive, myth-shattering biography of one of the twentieth century's most underestimated creative and artistic forces.

          'What I have in common with Nico is the understanding of her furious frustration at not being recognised.' - MARIANNE FAITHFULL

          The real story of Nico is one of determination, self-destruction and belief in one's artistic vision, at any cost. Nico was an ever-evolving myth, an enigma that escaped definition. Born Christa Paffgen, Nico grew up in war-torn Berlin before being scouted by a fashion photographer in her early teens. At age twenty-seven, she became Andy Warhol's newest Superstar, securing the position of chanteuse for the Velvet Underground. Though she is primarily remembered for contributions to their seminal debut album - and her relationships with Brian Jones, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison - her own artistry and influence have often been overlooked.

          Nico spent most of her career as a solo artist on the road, enduring empty concert halls, abusive fans and the perilous reality of being a drug addict. Yet beneath the superficial denigrations and one-dimensional myths was a complicated visionary determined to make art that was truly her own. In You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone, defying the sexist casting of her life as the tragedy of a beautiful woman losing her looks, youth and fame, Jennifer Otter Bickerdike cements Nico's legacy as one of the most vital artists of her time, inspiring a generation of luminaries including Bjoerk, Morrissey and Iggy Pop.

          Containing over a hundred new interviews and rare archival material, this is an empowering reappraisal of an underappreciated icon.

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          Cover of Gomez, Nico by Nico Gomez.

          Nico Gomez

          Gomez, Nico

          Mr Bongo

            Nico Gomez, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favourite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike

            His blend of bossanova, latin jazz, and easy listening always turns up a few choice nuggets and surprises; what is perhaps most remarkable is that it was recorded in Europe. Back in 2013, Mr Bongo re-issued Nico Gomez's sought-after 'Ritual' album from 1971, and now we follow it up with another jewel from his catalogue his 1972 album 'Soul Of Samba'. For this re- issue, we have opted to present it with the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the album was released with different cover art under the title 'Bossa Nova’, on Omega International and International Bestseller Company records, respectively. We loved the beautiful psychedelic design of the Japanese version and wanted to use it for this re- issue. 'Soul Of Samba' features several euro-bossa-jazz favourites such as the catchy 'Rio'; which was a firm DJ choice cut at jazz dance nights, including Brighton's 'Jazz Rooms' in the 90s. It also featured in Rainer Trüby's classic ‘Glücklich' compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. The beguiling ‘Aquarela', with its engaging latin shuffle, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. 'Agua’ has a lazy-quirky latin-funk feel with breathy-stoned vocals floating in the background. The album additionally features numerous breezy latin, Brazilian, and easy listening joints, some of which are ripe for sampling.

            TRACK LISTING

            Aquarela
            Tristeza
            Desafinado
            Agua
            Orpheu Negro
            The Girl From Ipanema
            One

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            Cover of I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute To The Velvet Underground & Nico by Various Artists.

            Various Artists

            I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute To The Velvet Underground & Nico

            Virgin Music Label & Artist Services

              THE VELVET UNDERGROUND: AN OVERVIEW

              • The Velvet Underground is regarded as one of the most influential bands in rock history.

              • Their first 4 albums were included in Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

              • Ranked 19th greatest artist by the same magazine and the 24th greatest artist in a poll by VH1.

              • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

              • Critic Robert Christgau considers them "the number three band of the '60s, after the Beatles and James Brown and His Famous Flames".

              • AllMusic wrote that "Few rock groups can claim to have broken so much new territory, and maintain such consistent brilliance on record, as the Velvet Underground during their brief lifespan [...] the Velvets' innovations – which blended the energy of rock with the sonic adventurism of the avant-garde, and introduced a new degree of social realism and sexual kinkiness into rock lyrics – were too abrasive for the mainstream to handle."


              TRACK LISTING

              1. Sunday Morning – Michael Stipe (3:50)
              2. I’m Waiting For The Man – Matt Berninger (3:44)
              3. Femme Fatale – Sharon Van Etten (w/ Angel Olsen On Backing Vocals) (4:43)
              4. Venus In Furs – Andrew Bird & Lucius (6:55)
              5. Run Run Run – Kurt Vile (6:59)
              6. All Tomorrow’s Parties – St. Vincent & Thomas Bartlett (4:52)
              7. Heroin Feat. Bobby Gillespie– Thurston Moore Feat. Bobby Gillespie (7:24)
              8. There She Goes Again – King Princess (3:29)
              9. I’ll Be Your Mirror – Courtney Barnett (2:27)
              10. The Black Angel’s Death Song – Fontaines D.C. (3:12)
              11. European Sun – Iggy Pop & Matt Sweeney (7:45)

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              Cover of Chelsea Girl by Nico.

              Nico

              Chelsea Girl

              UMC

                Back To Black vinyl reissue of Nico's debut full solo album Chelsea Girl, originally released in 1967.

                The album famously features the then-unknown singer/songwriter Jackson Browne (guitar), Lou Reed (guitar), Sterling Morrison (guitar/bass), and John Cale (piano/bass/viola).

                Pressed on 180gram vinyl with digital download code.

                TRACK LISTING

                1 The Fairest Of The Seasons
                2 These Days
                3 Little Sister
                4 Winter Song
                5 It Was A Pleasure Then
                6 Chelsea Girls
                7 I'll Keep It With Mine
                8 Somewhere There's A Feather
                9 Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
                10 Eulogy To Lenny Bruce

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                Cover of Ritual by Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc.

                Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc

                Ritual

                Mr Bongo

                  Belgium, not the first place you'd think of when it comes to Latin or Afro-funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc.

                  'Ritual' was originally released in 1971 on the Dutch label Omega International (Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s) and is being reissued by Mr Bongo in 2013, bringing its blazing funk grooves to both new ears and those already tuned in to this masterpiece's legacy.

                  Across its 11 tracks Ritual delivers the kind of production, arrangement and musicianship that rightfully belong in a dictionary next to the definition of professional. Gomez' band was tight and they knew it, showing it off on their covers of Perez Prado's 'Caballo Negro' and 'Lupita' by injecting the originals with a deep funk that blends both Afro and Latin influences. On 'Samba De Una Nota So' and 'El Condor Pasa', another pair of covers, they switch to soulful downtempo with mesmerising ease. The title cut remains one of the album's highlights, a devastating dancefloor groove with horns to match that has aged beautifully and was heavily sampled by Liquid People for 'The Dragon'. 'Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!' adds touches of rock with fuzzy guitars for one of the album's headier experiences.

                  'Ritual' is a perfect example of the kind of experimentation that was rife in the 70s and which, when done as well as on this album, proves quite simply timeless.

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                  Cover of The Velvet Underground & Nico - 45th Anniversary Back To Black Vinyl Edition by The Velvet Underground & Nico.

                  The Velvet Underground & Nico

                  The Velvet Underground & Nico - 45th Anniversary Back To Black Vinyl Edition

                  Verve

                    What can you say? Everything a rock and roll record should be? Sexy, dangerous, moody, poignant, poetic, arty. One of the most influential records ever. A music peopled with misfits, dreamers, musicians and magicians. A world created by Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Moss and Mo Tucker for us to step into, for us to believe in. And to think in '67 no-one was listening! 

                    45th Anniversary Edition includes remastered sound from the original tapes, original gatefold sleeve artwork with peelable banana sticker on front, 180g heavyweight vinyl.

                    TRACK LISTING

                    Sunday Morning 2:53
                    I'm Waiting For The Man 4:37
                    Femme Fatale 2:35
                    Venus In Furs 5:07
                    Run, Run, Run 4:18
                    All Tomorrow's Parties 5:55
                    Heroin 7:05
                    There She Goes Again 2:30
                    I'll Be Your Mirror 2:01
                    Black Angel's Death Song 3:10
                    European Son To Delmore Schwartz 7:44

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