{"title":"Bonfire Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian reissue label specialising in acid folk, choral pop, proto-prog eclecticism and even white man blues.Fully licensed..all limited editions 180 gr.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thunder-on-a-clear-day-2","title":"Thunder On A Clear Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrictly limited vinyl reissue of the Arizona rock band's only album, originally released on Vault Records in 1968. A relatively obscure masterpiece, combining psych rock with distinctive elements of acid blues and jazz. Wild jams sensibly influenced by the West Coast sound and much closer to the Nuggets manifesto. Rising from the ashes of the folk-rock outfit The Bittersweets in 1967, the Phoenix musicians were born to take you on an endless journey. Drifting from acid rock to melancholic blues, this fuzzed out gem from the earliest days of the Phoenix Valley rock and roll scene stands as one of the rarest and purest slices of mid-'60s psychedelia around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50380092997963,"sku":"2212908","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8054757320227_310b8e77_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726207075"},{"product_id":"kites-are-fun","title":"Kites Are Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e1967, just like it was yesterday, pre Vietnam war scenario, high hopes and a new bright horizon, soon to be fall. Meanwhile, the music and – in this case – the celestial vocal harmonies of the East Coast unit formally known as Free Design Their 1967 debut \u003ci\u003eKites Are Fun\u003c\/i\u003e is still a case in point and a major influence on today’s alternative pop. Often referred as the East Coast answer to Mamas and the Papas, the band had a more ethereal and eclectic approach. From the gentle orchestral accompaniment of ‘Make the Madness Stop’ to the folkish bossa of ‘When Love Was Young’ through the sensational arrangements of ‘Proper Ornaments’ - a number eventually championed by Madlib in the stunning tribute The Now Sound Redesigned (released on Light In The Attic in 2005) – you’ll find more than a singular approach. Produced by none other than Enoch Light the album is still an astonishing piece of heavenly art-pop with such a lysergic counterpoint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50384774332747,"sku":"1165394","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9ffe7e92-d44d-484c-8bce-e02d2d2b1395_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726303451"},{"product_id":"images-of-flute-in-nature","title":"Images Of Flute In Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrainticket was an obscure Krautrock band born out of a 60's jazz group featuring Belgian born keyboardist Joel Vandroogenbroeck, based in Switzerland. The leader went for a fortunate solo career after the former group disbanded, reaching a cult status especially in Italy with a series of sought after libraries. Released in 1978 on Cenacolo, \u003ci\u003eImages Of Flute In Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is pure magic translated in music. Conceived by Joel with a little help from vocalist Carole Muriel (an American performer already involved in Brainticket and Drum Circus), the album is literally a deep connection between kosmische music, ambient and ethno-global rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50417091510603,"sku":"2009349","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7427252014693_8b4ed940_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726716366"},{"product_id":"around-grapefuit-rsd-2024","title":"Around Grapefuit - 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\u003eOfficially reissued for the first time on vinyl here's a definitive pop psych masterpiece, originally released in 1968 on Dunhill Records. It's not a legend that John Lennon named the band after an art book by Yoko Ono. The Beatles were closely involved in their early career, signing them to Apple Publishing. Lennon and McCartney produced their single \"Lullaby\". Here's their debut album with extra tracks taken from their 1967-1968 London Session Apple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50424484954443,"sku":"2181288","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Around_Grapefruit_d2054982_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726778845"},{"product_id":"brethren","title":"Brethren","description":"\u003cp\u003eExclusive liner notes by Dr John himself! Published in 1970 on the small imprint Tiffany Records, the self titled debut album by Brethren still deliver the goods half a century upon its original release. Way long before the genre Americana was certified, even before the ‘blue eyed soul mania’ arose, this talented combo pave the way for an intense songwriting. Girl group The Blossoms was on board for several tracks on backing vocals, while the almighty Dr. John played keyboards as a guest and wrote some intense liner notes. Folk rock mixed with some country and a dash of gospel, that was the original essence of the album, a serious runner up in the Little Feat \/ Allman Bros category. But if you look further this band could have been easily described as the US answer to Steve Winwood’s Traffic. “Midnight Train” has a southern rock feel while the vocals and composition on “Don’t Talk Now” could pass as a tune from The Band. “I’ve Been Provided For” would fit in at a church revival while bluesy numbers such as “Outside Love” and “Success Brand Oil” have an uncanny jazz rocking instrumental feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50453477818699,"sku":"1131528","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5cb4984f-08b9-47f9-9204-6e454465dce0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727172584"},{"product_id":"nice-to-meet-miss-christine-rsd-2022","title":"Nice To Meet Miss Christine (RSD 2022)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuch an elusive British artist, Christine Harwood was sailing the sea of lone folk singers with a sole album of rare beauty. Released in 1970 on small british label Birth, \u003ci\u003eNice To Meet Miss Christine\u003c\/i\u003e is still an exercise in pure beauty, a dramatic\/magic affair that materialized into thin air and suddenly was gone. Featuring a who’s who of the british prog and psych-folk scene – the late King Crimson alumni Ian McDonald on sax and flute, drummer extraordinaire Pete York, Nucleus and Jody Grind bass player Roger Sutton, Strawbs guitar player Dave Lambert – the album is more than a miraculous rendition of the (acid) folk revival venturing on more audacious territories, as shown in the rare groove of standout track Wooden Ships. 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The label released two dozen albums by mostly between 1970 and 1974 including influential albums by Wizz Jones, Sun Also Rises, Pigsty Hill Light Orchestra, Steve Tilston, Dave Evans, Lackey \u0026amp; Sweeney, Chris Thompson, Dave Peabody and more, as well as three by Anderson himself. \u003ci\u003eRoyal York Crescent\u003c\/i\u003e his proper solo debut was originally released on the 13th of Novemebr 1970 and is still considered as a forerunner of the acid folk movement . His lightly fingerpicking was backed by bongos – Ian Turner – and bass\/piano – John Turner – providing a dynamic effort for his spectacular lyricism. This long lost classic is finally backing in print for your necessary uplifting entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50458396033355,"sku":"1146420","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b9bf082f-6661-485f-8c11-e3a9a11cc858_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727211112"},{"product_id":"the-impulse-session","title":"The Impulse Session","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time on vinyl these previously unreleased sessions by the british jazz rock band. Recorded live at the Impulse studios prior to their 1972 debut album on \u003ci\u003eBlackey \/ Warner\u003c\/i\u003e. With liner notes by bassist Colin Hodgkinson. Colin Hodgkinson first met Ron Aspery whilst the two were playing in Eric Delaney's Showband. The two began to talk about forming their own band around 1969, and eventually Back Door came to fruition in 1971, with Tony Hicks joining on drums. Hodgkinson made an innovative use of the electric bass, making it a lead instrument. Their unique brand of jazz-rock was a hit at their regular venue: the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge, Yorkshire. However, record labels were not keen and the band were repeatedly told \"No singer, no contract\". But the band's popularity increased in the end when they were asked to play a two-week stint at Ronnie Scott's club in London, opening for Chick Corea. The record companies changed their tune, and after receiving many offers, the trio decided to sign with Warner Brothers. 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You would may not expect much from a cover of the Everly Brother's 'I Wonder If I Care as Much', but its sounds awesome with a incredible symphonic and great arrangement. And their 11-minute version of 'All Along the Watchtower' is an irresistible hammond-orgy you must hear to believe. Definitively one of the classic Vertigo releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonfire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50510106067275,"sku":"385710","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7427252014648_931f8825_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727870921"},{"product_id":"lemmings","title":"Lemmings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBachdenkel was an English rock band that started under the name The U (Don't) No Who in 1968. 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