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ALEPH 004EP
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Aleph presents three special reinterpretations of the label's first three EPs. Mano Le Tough remixes Area's "Flowers On Fire," taking the original's spaced-out vibes and putting them into a little more dancefloor-friendly context. Newcomer Wasted Gaze delivers an amazing version of "Port Hope" -- a powerful, two-step/garage-inspired beat sets the pace, while glowing pads, a super-deep bass and enigmatic vocals take care of the rest. Area aka M50 took care of this spaced-out take on "What's My Name Again." This one is for the heads.
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SFV 009EP
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Chicago-based Area's first artist release on Steadfast fuses genres and eras into distinctive, driving productions. The vocal-driven A-side features bass swagger, heavy syncopation, and spacious dub darkness. The original version is a slow-building, trippy, club-oriented joint. The "Bonus Level" version twists the claustrophobic atmosphere with a Chicago-bred bass line-driven jack beat. There is also a sensational remix of Echologist's "Dirt." The release concludes with a beatless version of "Tangled In," focusing on the textures and vocals from the original.
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VM 141LP
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"Area were one of the more varied Italian bands with their distinctive mix of prog and jazz genres. Without a question Area's early '70s work is pure classic Ital prog. Tic & Tac was released in 1980 after Demetrio Stratos' death. Sounding something in between Soft Machine and Uzeb, this album moves and moves, and never really stops and takes a breath. The band lineup included Patrizio Fariselli (acoustic piano, M.C.S. 70 synthesizer and electric piano), Larry Nocella (tenor sax), Giulio Capiozzo (drums), Ares Tavolazzi (electric bass, double bass, guitar), Guido Guidoboni (trumpet), Luciano Biasutti (trumpet). Reprinted in beautiful LP version."
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VM 142LP
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"One of the most important names of Italian '70s rock, Area released a good number of LPs between 1973 and 1980. This is the 7th release (1978), which has never been reissued on vinyl before! The record contains some good progressive songs and some songs close to free jazz as well. Gatefold cover, label replicas and 180g vinyl."
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GET 5104
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$20.00
NOT IN STOCK, SPECIAL ORDER
"Their fourth album (originally released in 1975 on Cramps) was a live recorded uncompromising blend of jazz-rock, ethnic folk, experimentation and political philosophies. The Area's unique sound combined the punch of rock and the frightening chaos of experimental music. The 'International POPular Group' was a fascinating band. This album contains one song from each of their previous records plus a 15-minute jam (the title song) and a free-jazz interpretation of 'L'Internazionale'. Original artwork. Gatefold sleeve. 180 gram HQ vinyl."
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GET 5102
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$20.00
NOT IN STOCK, SPECIAL ORDER
"2nd album originally released in 1974 for the massively influential Italian progressive group (lead by Demetrio Stratos) that with 'Caution Radiation Area' added increasing levels of fringe experimentation to their already weird recipe. Stratos' vocal comes off throughout as one-third Pavarotti, one-third haunted house, and one-third Diamanda Galas' long-lost brother. Primitive drums and electronics, intense dustbowl jams, ARP synthesizers, a blizzard of speaking voices, Fender Rhodes solos, wavering Middle Eastern hummingbird and modes, ghostly voices morphing into tortured cries. Original artwork. 180 gram HQ vinyl."
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GET 5103LP
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$20.00
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"Third album originally on Cramps. Their uncompromising blend of jazz-rock, ethnic folk, experimentation, and political philosophies made them a unique presence in Italy during the 70s. This is the best evidence of the band's crazy fusion: furious, mind-bending rhythms and melodies balanced with humor and the avant garde. Gatefold sleeve, 180 gram vinyl."
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