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Epic despite its underlying simplicity and groove, \u003ci\u003eGemma Ray and The Death Bell Gang \u003c\/i\u003eblends the funereal and the sinister with tenderness and yearning, with a dash of automaton-pop and a Dada-esque playfulness for good measure. Front and centre are Gemma’s trademark stirring voice and harmonies. Released on eco-mix and splatter coloured vinyl formats, with download card and exclusive pull-out poster by British painter Deryk Thomas (Swans, Angels of Light). The record was recorded at Tempelhof Flughafen in Berlin and features collaborations from sound designer Ralf Goldkind (Fantastichen Vier, Mona Mur), lap steel player Kristof Hahn (Swans), and syncussion by Andy Zammit (Jon Spencer).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronzerat","offers":[{"title":"Brown LP","offer_id":50453529264459,"sku":"2005365","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50453529887051,"sku":"2005366","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Gemma_Ray__the_Death_Bell_Gang_1ae9e272_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727173342"},{"product_id":"the-leader-1","title":"The Leader","description":"\u003cp\u003egemma ray's yearning voice evokes the spirits of loretta lynn, dusty springfield and other sirens of the late 50s and early 60s and gives them a gutsy 21st century twist. gemma has released material before, but never has her undoubted talent been as focussed as here. released on the bronzerat, home of seasick steve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470436405579,"sku":"300861","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"milk-for-your-motors","title":"Milk For Your Motors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerlin-based British artist Gemma Ray has been calmly clocking up a cool reputation on the international independent scene, and with a new self-produced album titled 'Milk For Your Motors' under her belt for a summer 2014 release, which features collaborations with, Alan Vega (Suicide), Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg, Howe Gelb and Toby Dammit (Iggy Pop \/ Swans), the music keeps on coming. A self-styled musician, songwriter and producer, she sits somewhere between pop-noir, sideways blues, gothic folk, 60s girl-group and cinematic soundscapes.LP - With Download.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronzerat","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50492735717707,"sku":"377575","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e1952daa-059f-44a1-95f6-29156c7e408b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727693151"},{"product_id":"the-exodus-suite","title":"The Exodus Suite","description":"\u003cp\u003eGemma Ray releases her new record 'The Exodus Suite', an epic 52 minute odyssey of torch song psychedelia. Recorded live in seven days at the infamous Candy Bomber Studios (situated in the former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin) by Ingo Krauss, the album's title reflects the personal-political themes of the songs within. An unexpected yet inescapable influence on 'The Exodus Suite' sessions was the presence of 8,000 Syrian refugees housed in the hangar beneath the studio during the recording. The stark reality of the refugees' circumstances (they are still housed there to this day) and the experience of these sights, sounds and smells right within spitting distance, lent a profoundly immediate dimension to Gemma Ray's lyrical explorations of love for all life, exile and relocation, nature's sovereignty, technology, class and most of all the need for human empathy. 'The Exodus Suite' is set in two parts, starting with a hymn-like paean to nature's forces, 'Come Caldera', a prelude that then kicks into the soulful grit of 'There Must Be More Than This', an Afro-Beat meets Krautrock gambol with a sprinkling of Ethiopiques courtesy of guest pianist Carwyn Ellis (who has previously worked with Edwyn Collins, Roddy Frame and Shane MacGowan, among others). After a monumental journey, the esoteric, skulking 'Shimmering' rounds off the album.LP - With Bonus 7\" and Download. The LP includes the tracks 'Come Caldera' and 'Caldera, Caldera!' on a separate bonus 7\" single. CD - Digipack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronzerat","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50494022451531,"sku":"400366","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b6444063-22a6-4888-8690-2c082fb9c10a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727702774"},{"product_id":"the-leader","title":"The Leader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a Record Store Day 2018 item. It will be available to purchase from our stores from 8am 21st April. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at 00.01 28th April.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish artist Gemma Ray released her debut album \u003ci\u003eThe Leader\u003c\/i\u003e in 2008 to widespread critical acclaim. 10 years later the album gets its first vinyl release, a Record Store Day exclusive, on a strictly limited edition (500) lucky-dip coloured vinyl edition, with new and revamped artwork, and a download card included. The album was recorded and produced at home with Michael J Sheehy upon the breakup of her previous band The Gemma Ray Ritual. Since then Gemma has released 7 albums in 8 years, with her next album scheduled for release in September 2018. She has also collaborated with Sparks, Alan Vega, Howe Gelb, members of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, the Filmorchester Babelsberg, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronzerat","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50497999405387,"sku":"1030793","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3eda86a1-82f8-42bc-8e42-60f7ebead695_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727736310"},{"product_id":"lights-out-zoltar-redux","title":"Lights Out Zoltar! 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