{"title":"Different Strokes For Different Folks","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"da-solen-kom","title":"Da Solen Kom","description":"\u003cp\u003eDifferent Strokes For Different Folks present this first ever vinyl reissue of the highly sought after psychedelic classic \u003cem\u003eDa Solen Kom\u003c\/em\u003e by Stig \u0026amp; Steen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major band in the progressive, psych scene that swept across Scandinavia in the late '60's and early '70s, Stig \u0026amp; Steen was a Danish combo of vocalists Stig Kreutzfeldt and Steen Toft Andersen. With both members also mastering a range of instruments, from guitar to tabla to mellotron, they released \u003cem\u003eDa Solen Kom\u003c\/em\u003e in 1972, now widely recognised as a masterpiece of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first of two stunning albums under this moniker, Kreutzfeldt went on to be part of both Ache and Rugsted\/ Krutzfeldt then becoming a stand out producer and A\u0026amp;R manager in the late '70s, working with the likes of Cat Stevens, Oscar Peterson and Ringo Starr, as well as releasing a sequence of solo work. Accomplished, fluid bassist Steen Toft Andersen also joined Stig in Ache whilst contributing to a whole host of Scandinavian acts and releasing solo work in the early '80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated as 'When The Sun Came', \u003cem\u003eDa Solen Kom\u003c\/em\u003e is their crowning glory, inhabiting a hazy psychedelic world all of its own that leads collectors and fans to pay huge amounts for an original copy. Highlights include 'Sommer', covered by Bay- Area legends, The Ironsides in 2022, which presents transcendent, chant like harmonies on a bed of gorgeous acoustic guitars. The dreamy harmonica intro of 'Uafbrudte Illusioner' a Laurel Canyon vibe whilst the soulfully funky 'Endnu Engang' entwines flute and Hendrix-esque guitar lines with a rollicking piano base recalling the best of Billy Preston. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissued for the first ever time on vinyl, Different Strokes For Different Strokes is delighted to release yet another cult classic. For fans of laid back psychedelia, acid folk and acoustic soul lullabies,\u003cem\u003e Da Solen Kom\u003c\/em\u003e is a true winter warmer and a masterpiece of European psychedelia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Strokes For Different Folks","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53449854943563,"sku":"R1498-0657","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/be0216c2-942a-4dd3-960c-a77d9054cd6d.jpg?v=1758556848"},{"product_id":"paul-pena","title":"Paul Pena","description":"\u003cp\u003eDifferent Strokes For Different Folks are delighted to release the first ever vinyl reissue of Paul Pena's sought-after self-titled album, first released in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating a range of influences and genres, the album is an astonishing blend of strident bluesy funk, mid-tempo piano ballads, revolutionary soul and acoustic gospel hymns, all held together by Pena's deep, rich vocals and high- class songwriting. Opener, 'Woke Up This Morning' flips the well-worn blues expression into an uplifting, country soul anthem and it's immediately followed by the dirty funk of 'I'm Gonna Make It Alright' which comes on like a prime-time Meters. 'The River' shifts down a gear, locking down a mid tempo piano ballad in the vein of 'Exile'-era Stones. Throw in the politicised soul of 'Something To Make You Happy' and the gorgeous, string laden gospel of 'Lullaby' and you have a record that truly and authentically lives and breathes a variety of genres to stunning effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Massachusetts in 1950 and blind due to congenital glaucoma by the age of 20, Pena moved to San Francisco in 1971 having become an established performer, guitarist and songwriter. Later in the decade his song 'Jet Airliner' became a huge hit for Steve Miller Band and he regularly played live with legends such as John Lee Hooker, and B.B King. He also taught himself Tuvan throat singing to such as degree he was invited to the country to perform at an international symposium and contest; a pilgrimage that was brought to life in the Oscar nominated documentary, 'Genghis Blues' in 1999. It was then, shortly after his move West Coast, that he recorded this, his debut and self-titled record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissued for the first ever time on vinyl, Different Strokes For Different Folks is delighted to release another highly sought after classic. For fans of Curtis Mayfield, Terry Callier and Bill Withers, 'Paul Pena' is a true classic album neglected for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Strokes For Different Folks","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56577906213195,"sku":"R0783-6438","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_6af5ffbd-07fb-4f46-baf6-12daf1431b71.jpg?v=1771608895"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/different-strokes-for-different-folks-1.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}