{"title":"Leaf Hound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf Hound is a British rock band that formed in 1969. Originally known as Black Cat Bones, the band went through several lineup changes before settling on their current name. Led by vocalist Peter French and guitarist Mick Halls, Leaf Hound recorded their debut album \"Growers of Mushroom\" in 1970. The album became a collector's item and was hailed as one of the most collectable rock albums by Q magazine. In 2004, Leaf Hound reformed with a new lineup and released their highly acclaimed album \"Unleashed\" in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir debut album \"Growers of Mushroom,\" recorded in London, featured tracks from their self-titled album along with bonus tracks. After its release, French left to join Atomic Rooster and later Cactus. The album gained popularity over the years and was re-released multiple times with additional bonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, Peter French assembled a new version of Leaf Hound and released a limited edition live recording featuring the song \"Freelance Fiend.\" They followed this up with the release of their highly anticipated album \"Unleashed\" in 2007. This album received critical acclaim for its strong songs, powerful performances, and preservation of classic rock sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"growers-of-mushroom","title":"Growers Of Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the rarest records of all time and a holy grail of the stoner rock horde, Leaf Hound's only album is a landmark in the overdriven sludge rock canon. Like sabbath with a psychedelic edge, leaf hound's bone-head grooves and lysergic dirt funk took Led Zep and sab's blueprint and jammed it into the middle of next week. it's all here, chunksome 70s guitar mangling, perfectly pounded drums, Screaming bluesed-out vocals, blistering solos and looong doom laden songs. Once again these grooves are available on wax, but not for long as this is a very limited re-press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akarma","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50406981075275,"sku":"330936","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Green","offer_id":50406980452683,"sku":"1145165","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Growers_of_Mushroom_Remastered_Version_12979b00_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726593148"},{"product_id":"grower-of-mushrooms-rsd-2024","title":"Grower Of Mushrooms - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                            This product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003cbr\u003e\n                            Don’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003cbr\u003e\n                            \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf Hound’s iconic album \u003ci\u003eGrowers Of Mushrooms\u003c\/i\u003e, released in the UK in 1971, is often cited as one of the pioneers of Psychedelic Rock. Recorded in one day, this incredible record is being released again by Decca for the very first time. The original Decca record is incredibly rare and was voted the number one most collectible rock album in Q magazine. This limited edition cloudy yellow re-press for RSD is essential to any rockers collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50416292069707,"sku":"2181396","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Growers_of_Mushroom_Remastered_Version_0beabfea_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726701022"},{"product_id":"leaf-hound","title":"Leaf Hound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf Hound is an English hard rock band that formed in 1970 out of the heavy blues rock band Black Cat Bones. Their 1971 self-titled debut album is cited as a mixture of heavy metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock and stoner rock, and influenced those genres. Despite the band is often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock and stoner rock, they disbanded not long after recording this first album. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Endless Happiness","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51255827693899,"sku":"2501250","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060672889759.jpg?v=1739379035"},{"product_id":"once-bitten-zv","title":"Once Bitten","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften called The Pioneers of Heavy Metal, Leaf Hound became one of the most influential bands of the international Hard Rock\/Stoner Rock music scene with their 1971 debut album Growers Of Mushroom, which today remains a highly sought after collector’s item. Due to business issues with their label and agents, the band broke up shortly after a successful tour of Germany the same year the album was released. In 2004 singer Peter French revived the band with a new line-up and in 2007 Leaf Hound released the critically acclaimed album Unleashed followed by Live In Japan, recorded during the band’s 2012 Japan tour. Now, Leaf Hound are back with a vengeance on this no-holds barred 13-track album. Hot’n’heavy riffs overlaid with Peter French’s powerful vocals prove none of their energy has been lost – if anything, Once Bitten shows it has only grown thanks to the dynamism of newcomers Dominic French and Peter Herbert. Bittersweet ballads are intertwined with pedal-to-the-metal, drivin’ rock, while ‘Thought Police’ and ‘Watching Life’s Wheels’ speak to the turbulent times in which we live. A new version of ‘Freelance Fiend’ is included on the CD and remains a stone classic. More than 50 years since their recording debut, Leaf Hound continue to draw a crowd and wow audiences with their high octane performances – Once Bitten will undoubtedly win them plaudits and new fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Repertoire Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51614161043787,"sku":"R8930-3265","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/leafhound.jpg?v=1744219199"},{"product_id":"growers-of-mushroom-the-thousand-club","title":"Growers Of Mushroom (The Thousand Club)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in the late 1960s, Leaf Hound are a British rock band whose raw, blues-driven sound helped define theheavier end of early hard rock and laid important groundwork for what would later evolve into stoner rock. Built around fuzz-laden guitar tones, punchy rhythm sections, and Peter French’s commanding vocal delivery, the band developed a direct, high-impact style that prioritised groove, weight, and analogue warmth. Their 1971 album \u003ci\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003c\/i\u003e is widely regarded as their definitive release—a tightly executed collection of hard-edged tracks that capture the band’s energy with minimal studio interference, resulting in a dynamic, unpolished sound that resonates strongly with audiophiles and collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it received limited recognition at the time of release, the album has since undergone significant reappraisal, earning cult status and becoming a highly sought-after title within the vinyl community. Its reputation for heavy, riff-driven songwriting and authentic period production has cemented its place as a key influence on later generations of hard rock and stoner bands, making \u003ci\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003c\/i\u003e an essential addition for collectors seeking foundational recordings from the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition has been cut for an all-analogue release by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontana","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57414156714315,"sku":"R9700-2861","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/LeafHound_GrowerOfMushrooms_1LP_Front.jpg?v=1779441381"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_b1d85f66_thumbnail_4096_e8bbe0d8-1385-49f7-8b01-e2f77ff3c395.jpg?v=1726593114","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/leaf-hound.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}