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Michael Boddicker, Don Grusin, Nathan East and Roger Powell duly complied and also played on the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated sound was achieved by switching from the Moog III to the E-mu modular System (which Matsutake brought over to LA) and other synths like the Prophet 5, the Roland MC-8 and TR 808 and the Yamaha GS-1, a forerunner of the DX7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an amazing futuristic mix of electronic music and early 80s funk, announcing many genres to come, from techno and house to French electro and Vaporwave. From the breezy ambient synth of \u003ci\u003eI Love You\u003c\/i\u003e to the city pop edge of \u003ci\u003eBe Yourself \u003c\/i\u003e(originally written by Nathan East for Debra Laws) and the vocoder-led Daft Punk-ish \u003ci\u003eTake A Chance, Venus\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating album that both pushes the boundaries of electronic music and is yet strangely accessible and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe other key elements of Venus is the artwork designed by Japanese legendary illustrator Pater Sato. Sato had started in Japan in the early 70s doing many album covers for Japanese artists including Tatsuro Yamashita's cult Spacy LP before moving to New York in 1979 to pursue a career in fashion and advertising. His airbrush style became hugely influential over the years and in 2018, Stella McCartney dedicated a whole Men’s collection based on his \u003ci\u003eVenus\u003c\/i\u003e. Star make up artist Pat McGrath also regularly posts his artwork to her 3 million fans on her instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original album came with a beautiful 8-panel insert illustrated by Sato which Wewantsounds has reproduced on this deluxe reissue also featuring remastered sound, OBI strip and a second insert featuring credits and line up plus liner notes by Hashim Bharoocha. 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This release includes the never-heard before full instrumental version of the \u003ci\u003eRequiem Pour Un Con\u003c\/i\u003e with its famous breakbeat and two bonus tracks from William Klein's 1968 film \u003ci\u003eMister Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Recorded live in 1973 at The Berea Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, the album consists of two tracks, the formidable, aptly titled \"Funky Donkey\" and the spiritual \"Una New York.\" Released as a private press on Thomas' own Creative Consciousness Records, it's reissued here for the first time since the 70s, marking the recording's 50th anniversary, and features original artwork, remastered audio and new liner notes by Howard Mandel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50394554335563,"sku":"2055795","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_defcd861_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726442539"},{"product_id":"disco-20","title":"Disco 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisco is back! 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The hugely influential Gysin who, with his friend William Burroughs, was revered by the likes of David Bowie, Brian Jones, Laurie Anderson, Genesis P-Orridge, is accompanied here by Matta - on his return from a two-year spell in New York - and French post punk stalwarts Yann Le Ker (from the group Modern Guy) and Frederic Cousseau (from Suicide Romeo) plus special guests including Don Cherry, Elli Medeiros, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Caroline Loeb and Senegalese drummer Prosper Niang (Xalam). 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This is the first time the album is reissued since release and it comes with its original Japanese artwork and newly remastered audio. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamous for her 70s exploitation movies (\u003ci\u003eLady Snowblood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFemale Prisoner Scorpion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStray Cat Rock \u003c\/i\u003eseries) and revered by Quentin Tarantino, Meiko Kaji also released a string of great albums on Teichiku mixing Japanese Pop and cinematic grooves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reissue comes with Deluxe Gatefold Sleeve, OBI Strip and a 2-P insert featuring new liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese actress Meiko Kaji, who was born in Tokyo, has become a worldwide cult icon thanks to Quentin Tarantino when he heavily based his Kill Bill films on the 1973 revenge genre film 'Lady Snowblood,' one of Kaji's most famous films. Renowned for her roles in the highly acclaimed 'Stray Cat Rock' and 'Female Prisoner Scorpion' film series, Kaji became one of the most famous exploitation actresses in Japan in the early 70s. Invited by film studios to sing the theme for many of her films, she ended up recording five albums for Teichiku between 1972 and 1974, which have become increasingly sought-after over the years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGincho Wataridori \u003c\/i\u003ewas the very first album released by Meiko Kaji in 1972 and is a great mix of kayokyoku (Japanese Pop), traditional Enka Music, psych rock and 70s cinematic groove. The album features the song \"Gincho Wataridori\" a theme song for the eponymous gangster film released by Toei Films in 1972 (and known outside of Japan as \"Wandering Ginza Butterfly\"). On the cover of the album, Meiko actually wears the kimono she wears in the film. The song showcases Kaji's distinctive singing over a funky backbeat and fuzz guitar. It was recorded straight after the shooting of the film and Kaji remembers the recording process, as told to Hashim Bharoocha for the liner notes: \"After two weeks of filming, mentally I’m still in my character, so I would go to the studio to record the song in that mindset. So when I’m recording my vocals, I’m still acting.” Ginchou Wataridori was produced by two seasoned Teichiku producers, Yorifumi Ito and Kenji Nakajima and features a superb mix of pop songs (\"Hakodate Monogatari\"), funky ones (\"Koini Inochio,\" \"Shitto\") and atmospheric ones (\"Jingi Komoriuta\") making the perfect setting for Meiko Kaji's unique singing, reflecting the cool, dangerous atmosphere of the films she would star in.  The first of a series of five LPs produced for Teichiku between 1972 and 1974, \u003ci\u003eGincho Wataridori\u003c\/i\u003e marks the beginning of Meiko Kaji's fruitful career as a recording artist and is a unique testament of her singing talent which Wewantsounds is delighted to reissue in its full glory with gatefold sleeve, remastered from the original master tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50396737503563,"sku":"2169924","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50396736225611,"sku":"2169923","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_b0f7712c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726484859"},{"product_id":"machine-2","title":"Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMachine's self-titled album is shrouded in mystery. 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As bonus tracks, the release features \"Sho Nuff Boogie, Part 2\" which only came out as the single's b-side at the time and the long version of \"Soul Je T'aime\", all packaged in the album's original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50398095704395,"sku":"2170745","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_6e893cb9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726493921"},{"product_id":"funk-tide-tokyo-jazz-funk-from-electric-bird-1978-87-selected-by-dj-notoya","title":"Funk Tide - Tokyo Jazz-Funk From Electric Bird 1978-87 : Selected By DJ Notoya","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the 'Tokyo Glow' compilation, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Japanese Tokyo-based DJ Notoya to dig the rich Electric Bird catalogue and come with a versatile selection of sunny Jazz-Funk gems recorded between 1978 and 1987 for the label. A tasty selection featuring Yasuaki Shimizu, Toshiyuki Honda and Mikio Masuda, together with a few American musicians such as Ronnie Foster and Bobby Lyle. Most tracks make their vinyl debut outside of Japan and the album has been designed by Optigram\/Manuel Sepulveda and is annotated by DJ Notoya. Audio newly remastered in Tokyo by King Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50399698682187,"sku":"2176909","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50399698190667,"sku":"2176905","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_28970aa7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726507396"},{"product_id":"feeling-good-3","title":"Feeling Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's really spiritual, fun and funky and sometimes a little crazy, which perfectly captures Bobby Shad. 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This was 1975 and the album was \"Raising Hell.\" McGhee's vocals can be heard throughout the album including the dancefloor classic \"(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop\" and after this initial collaboration, she stayed with the group for a another few years recording \"Night Fever\" in 1976 and touring with them all around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing an encounter with producer Greg Carmichael, Donna McGhee jumped ship and started working with the prolific producer and his partner Patrick Adams. A string of collaborations followed with singles and albums that have become the stuff of legend over the years: Donna can indeed be heard singing with Bumblebee Unlimited, Universal robot Band and on Phreek's classic self-titled album from 1978, singing on the track \"May My Love Be With You.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1978, After Greg Carmichael set up his own label, Red Greg Records, he and Adams decided to get McGhee in the recording studio and produce her first solo album. With the pair playing most of the instruments, they got five tracks out of the session. The result, \"Make It Last Forever\" is an all-time Adams\/Carmichael classic: funky disco arrangements with a touch of synths over a pulsating groove magnified by McGhee's superb sexy singing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll five tracks have become classics in their own right. \"I'm A Love Bug\" was a remake of Bumblebee Unlimited's cult favourite from 1976, \"Love Bug\" (also released on Carmichael's Red Greg label) while \"Make It Last Forever\" was later re-recordeded by Inner Life (featuring Jocelyn Brown). \"Do As I Do\" and \"Mr. Blindman\" keep the groove going and finally, we have \"It Ain't No Big Thing.\" The remake of a 1976 single by Personal Touch, produced by Adams for his PAP label and arranged by Leroy Burgess, it is one of the highlights of the album and is a superb catchy composition which has now become a true underground disco standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album didn't have a huge impact when it first came out hence its rarity. Bigger than the sum of its part, \"Make It Last Forever\" proves that the pairing of Donna McGhee with Greg Carmichael and Patrick Adams was a match made in heaven and it has since entered the pantheon of essential Disco albums to own, which Wewantsounds is delighted to finally make available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50417462640971,"sku":"2201478","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_06b69d10_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726730102"},{"product_id":"japanese-girl","title":"Japanese Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is pursuing its ambitious Akiko Yano reissue program with the release of \u003ci\u003eJapanese Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, her landmark debut album from 1976. Recorded with no less than Little Feat as the backing band on one side and the creme of Japanese musicians on the other one (including Haruomi Hosono and Tatsuo Hayashi) when Yano was just 21, the album is a masterstroke bursting with creativity. Featuring superb compositions by Yano with her inimitable voice and keyboard playing, the album mixes pop, rock, Japanese folk and Little Feat's superb sound. The album created a stir when it first came out in Japan and made an overnight sensation of Yano. Released for the first time outside of Japan and about time as it's undoubtedly one of the most important Japanese albums of the 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Deluxe LP. 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The score plays like a long suite alternating Bossa Nova (\"Juke Box Source\"), Lounge Jazz (\"Trip to LA\") and groove (\"FM Groove\") with superb \"suspense\" soundscapes like \"Rosehaven Hotel\". Delving in the Paramount tapes, the label has re- sequenced the soundtrack from scratch and found several unissued queues as bonus tracks. Among which the mindblowing rhythm track for the title 'Radio Source', featuring a super funk breakbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50417665573195,"sku":"2009382","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image003_ce0f9c43_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726734791"},{"product_id":"windows","title":"Windows","description":"\u003cp\u003eJack Wilkins‘ highly sought-after Mainstream Records album \u003ci\u003eWindows\u003c\/i\u003e finally gets reissued on vinyl on Wewantsounds forty five years after its inital release. Produced by Bob Shad in 1973 the album, which is on many collectors‘ want-list, is especially cult for his rendition of Freddie Hubbard's classic \u003ci\u003eRed Clay\u003c\/i\u003e, sampled by A Tribe Called Quest on (\u003ci\u003eSucka Nigga\u003c\/i\u003e) and Chance The Rapper. The album is released in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring never-seen session photos and new liner notes by leading UK journalist Kevin Le Gendre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1973 at New York’s Record Plant studios, this superb session produced by Bob Shad, sees guitarist Jack Wilkins in a trio setting accompanied by his accomplice Mike Moore on bass and young seasoned West Coast drummer Bill Goodwin who can be found on albums by Gabor Szabo, Gary Burton, Paul Horn and is also the drummer on Tom Waits’ superb live session\u003ci\u003e Nighthawks at the Diner\u003c\/i\u003e. Together the trio plays mix of classics including John Coltrane’s\u003ci\u003e Naima\u003c\/i\u003e, Wayne Shorter’s \u003ci\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/i\u003e and Chick Corea’s \u003ci\u003eWindows\u003c\/i\u003e, showcasing their instant connivance. 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Composed and arranged by Rahbani, who had already produced \u003ci\u003eWahdon\u003c\/i\u003e (1979) and \u003ci\u003eMaarifti Feek\u003c\/i\u003e (1987), \u003ci\u003eKifak Inta\u003c\/i\u003e features his usual blend of Jazz, funk and Arabic music, spiced up with Brazilian influences serving Fairuz's beautiful voice. The album successfully pursue the path that made \u003ci\u003eWahdon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMaarifti Feek\u003c\/i\u003e such in-demand albums, modernising the sound of the Lebanese Diva with contemporary arrangements. It is the first time \u003ci\u003eKifak Inta\u003c\/i\u003e is released on vinyl, retaining the original cassette artwork. 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The album, only known to a handful of hardcore collectors, fetches prices in excess of $5000 whenever one turns up on the auction market, which happened four times in the last twenty years. Consisting of three young session musicians backing their label mates The Whatnauts, the group display a superb mix of socially-conscious hard-hitting funk and earthy soul, the album is reissued here in its original artwork and remastered by Colorsound Studio in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMasterminded by singer and guitarist Michael Watson accompanied by bass player Curtis McTeer and drummer Donald McCoy, the album Machine came straight out of the New Jersey-based All Platinum studios where the label was based. The musicians had been active as session musicians for the label since the late 60s, mainly backing such label acts as The Whatnauts. As a matter of fact, the Whatnauts’ manager, Bunch Herndon, makes guest appearance on the album as percussionist. Beside the core group of Watson, McTeer and McCoy, the album's line-up features several other cult musicians and also the orchestrator Sammy Lowe, a seasoned professional who had been arranging for Sam Cooke, James Brown and Nina Simone to name just a few. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis solid group of session musicians worked their magic in the studio offering the perfect setting to Watson's compositions. On most of the album, Watson decided to add a social and political edge, a direction that was popular at the time with Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' and Curtis Mayfield's 'Superfly' having just been released to huge success. Kicking off the album is the Funk killer “Time is Running Out” featuring a huge Hammond organ-led groove, enhanced by a powerful brass section and funky guitar licks. The song is mostly instrumental except for the refrain sung ad-lib over the formidable groove. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe song is followed by \"Only People Can Save the World\" a soulful ballad based on a similar structure with the title sung over a catchy instrumental. The song is in fact the instrumental version of the Whatnauts' song of the same name which was also released in 1972. ​The album continues on the Funk vein with the instrumental \"Headhunter\" featuring another explosive groove, followed by \"World,\" a protest song dealing with the impact of the Vietnam war among the African American community. The pace slows down with \"Trails” before going back to its deep funk foundations with the instrumental \"Lock Your Door\" and ending on a sixties soul note with the track \"Boots in the Snow.\" ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobody seems to have an explanation as to why this elusive album is so rare fueling rumours it actually never came out. We will probably never know the full story of Machine, but Wewantsounds is glad to make up for this injustice and put this funky gems back into circulation for the pleasure of all the Soul and Funk heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50417701093707,"sku":"1159643","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/de504321-c7f2-4ea8-9a3e-060410731a96_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726735360"},{"product_id":"sharayet-el-disco-egyptian-disco-and-boogie-cassettes-1982-1992","title":"Sharayet el Disco - Egyptian Disco and Boogie Cassettes 1982-1992","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is delighted to release \u003ci\u003eSharayet el Disco\u003c\/i\u003e a selection of Egyptian 80s Disco and Boogie tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo from his vast collection of cassettes. Most tracks have never been released on any other format and are making their vinyl debut with this set. A journey through the funky sound of 80s Egypt, Sharayet El Disco (which can be translated by \"Disco Cassettes\") features Simone, Ammar El Sherei and more obscure names from Cairo‘s cassette culture. The audio has been remastered for vinyl by David Hachour \/ Colorsound Studio in Paris and the LP features artwork by young Egyptian graphic designer Heba Tarek and a 2-page insert featuring artwork of the original cassettes plus insightful liner notes by Moataz Rageb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharayet el Disco\u003c\/i\u003e is part of an important mission for Moataz Rageb aka Disco Arabesquo. The Amsterdam-based Egyptian DJ has been collecting cassettes from Arab-speaking countries and its diaspora for many years and has amassed a vast collection of Egyptian music concentrating on the 80s, the sound he grew up listening to. 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The cream from this scene was soon picked up by the most daring labels, including Mohsen Gaber's Alam El Phan, Sout El Hob and Americana. ‘Sharayet El Disco’ gives you a glimpse of these great tracks which - for most of them - were only ever released on cassette. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​The set is a unique insight into the diversity of the Egyptian Disco sound, from the pulsating Disco of \"Hezeny\" by Hany Shenouda's Al Massrieen band to the boogie of Simone's \"Merci,\" via Firkit El Asdekaa's tongue-in-cheek \"Eklib el Sheriet\" (\"turn the cassette to the other side\"), produced by legendary Egyptian musician Ammar El Sherei. The music is both inventive and funky and played with both Western and Arab instruments proving that quality of Egyptian music. Carefully selected by Disco Arabesquo and remastered for vinyl, the set, designed by young Cairo-based designer Heba Tarek, includes a colour insert featuring Moataz Rageb's detailed liner notes and pictures of the original cassette artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50417703977291,"sku":"1150516","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d2142491-613f-4687-978b-a4439394af79_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726735427"},{"product_id":"music-is-here-live-at-maison-de-la-radio-ortf-paris-1973","title":"Music Is Here - Live At Maison de la Radio (ORTF), Paris 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst-ever release of the mesmerising live performance by Freddie Hubbard and his quintet recorded in Paris at Maison de la Radio (ORTF) on 25 March 1973. 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Founded by legendary label man Bob Shad (who had been head of A\u0026amp;R at Mercury Records and set EmArcy in the 50s), the label concentrated on Psychedelia in the 60s before switching back to Shad's jazz roots in the early 70s, signing a new crop of jazzmen fed on John Coltrane and Miles' electric experiments. Thus was born the cult Mainstream \"300 series\" with its distinctive artwork and outstanding music from which this selection is largely drawn. ​Giving their chance to many young jazz players and a few old friends, Shad recorded some of the most exciting jazz of the early 70s, mixing spiritual influences with funk and soul. It is interesting to note the Mainstream sessions included many of the hottest session players of that time such as Ron Carter, Eddie Henderson, Airto, Mtume, Earl Palmer, Mickey Roker, Merl Saunders, Cedar Walton to name but a few. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShad also had a long-standing association with jazz divas showcased here with the opening track by Sarah Vaughan, a funkyfied version of Marvin Gaye's 'Inner City Blues' recorded the same year as the original in 1971. ​Mainstream Funk also includes a selection of superb tracks by young turks who'd cut their teeth as sidemen for Blue Note and Prestige in the late 60s and were given a chance to record their own music on Mainstream. Buddy Terry's 'Quiet Afternoon', Dave Hubbard's 'Family Affair' and LaMont Johnson's 'M'Bassa' are prime examples showcasing the label's desire to give these talented newcomers a chance to shine. ​Seasoned musicians from the Be Bop scene were also welcome, such as trumpetists Blue Mitchell - who'd released a string of great albums for Riverside and Blue Note in the late 50s and 60s - and Johnny Coles who'd played with Gil Evans (he's on a few Evans-produced Miles albums including 'Sketches of Spain'), Charles Mingus and Herbie Hancock. ​Shad also released pure soul music on the label such as Sugar Billy's \"Super Duper Love\" which was released on his Fast Track sub-label in 1974, arranged by Jimmy Roach and featuring Marcus Belgrave in the line-up. 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The album marks the start of a musical odyssey Kubota and his musicians would develop further in subsequent albums by the Gang. \u003ci\u003eSunset Gang\u003c\/i\u003e represents one of the key stones in this edifice, which Wewantsounds present to you here for the first time outside of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50417735205195,"sku":"1125559","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1463bd7d-9fb4-4db8-a7a1-c66f516a5bdb_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726735999"},{"product_id":"choma-burn","title":"Choma (Burn)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is delighted to reissue Harold Land's 1971 Mainstream Records LP \u003ci\u003eChoma (Burn)\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles with Bobby Hutcherson and featuring Reggie Johnson on bass, Ndugu and Woody Theus on drums, Bill Henderson and Harold Land Jr. on piano\/Fender Rhodes. 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Newly remastered by renowned engineer Mitsuo Koike, the LP features original artwork with photos by Masayoshi Sukita (David Bowie's Heroes), a 4-page insert and a new Introduction by Benjamin Barouh (Saravah records). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe month before recording the YMO debut album that would help alter the course of music, Yukihiro Takahashi entered the studio with his fellow band-members Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono to record \u003ci\u003eSaravah\u003c\/i\u003e! together with the cream of the Japanese scene. He drew his inspiration from globe-trotting French musician Pierre Barouh who had introduced Bossa Nova in France in 1966 with\u003ci\u003e Samba Saravah\u003c\/i\u003e (featured in soundtrack the Oscar Winner \u003ci\u003eA Man And A Woman \u003c\/i\u003ewhich he co-wrote) and subsequently launched Saravah Records. \u003ci\u003eSaravah\u003c\/i\u003e starts off with a couple of French and Italian exotica classics (\u003ci\u003eVolare\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eC'est Si Bon\u003c\/i\u003e) with delicious touches of synth while \u003ci\u003eSaravah! \u003c\/i\u003ea nod to Pierre Barouh, is a languid Bossa Nova with beautiful soulful strings arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto. 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A highly collectible album, it gets reissued by Wewantsounds with its original artwork, remastered by Colorsound Studio in Paris. Ziad Rahbani is a cultural icon in Lebanon. The musician, pianist and producer is also a renowned playwright and a political activist, one of the most important exponents of the lebanese left-wing counterculture to emerge from the 70s. Coming out of an illustrious artistic dynasty (his father is the famous composer and musician Assi Rahbani, member of group The Rahbani Brothers and his mother is the legendary Middle East Diva, Fairuz), Ziad Rahbani started his music career during his late teens, composing music for his mother. Rahbani quickly spread his wings further. He started producing his own music co-founding the label Zida in 1978 at age 22 in the processs and started releasing records under his own name. 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Legend has it that the album was only pressed at 500 unit hence its rarity The result is a fabulous New York-meets-Beyrouth Disco exctasy developing over two 13-min tracks and one of the most collectible albums on the international dance and disco scene which Wewantsounds is happy to finally make available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wewantsounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50419391988043,"sku":"1070088","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1176cf23-707c-4434-93df-a49fca70b54a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726747559"},{"product_id":"damisi","title":"Damisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds reissue for the first time Harold Land's classic LP \u003ci\u003eDamisi\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded in Los Angeles for Bob Shad's Mainstream Records and released in 1972. Featuring Buster Williams (b), Ndugu (ds), Bill Henderson (keys) and Oscar Breashear (tp) the album was recorded at a crucial time when Land was shifting to a more spiritual sound. The session is a superb mix of funk and modal jazz and feature the monster groove  \"In The Back, In The Corner, In The Dark\" as well as the deep, meditative track \"Pakistan\". 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Famously sampled by Jay-Z on \"Big Pimpin'\" for one of his 60s tracks, Hafez is captured here live with his full orchestra including Omar Khorshid on guitar. the album mixes traditional Arabic music with modern instrumentation and shades of 70s groove. \u003ci\u003eMawood\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Hafez's all-time classics, written by the legendary composer Baligh Hamdi. 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The reissue includes original artwork by cult illustrator King Terry, a 2 page insert and OBI Strip (LP) plus a new introduction by renowned Electro DJ Joakim. Japan's best kept secret, Akiko Yano is one of the most ground-breaking artists to come out of the 70s Japanese music scene along with Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto. A piano child prodigy, Yano started her solo recording career in 1976 at just 21, recording her debut album \u003ci\u003eJapanese Girl\u003c\/i\u003e with no less than Little Feat as the backing band. This album created a stir on the Japanese scene and Yano was on the map. She went on to record a series of superb albums mixing Funk, Electro and City Pop featuring the cream of Japanese (and sometimes American and English) musicians; The fact she was producing, writing and composing herself made her a true maverick in a very male-dominated industry. 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