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As always Sacri Cuori is more like an enlarged family than a fixed ensemble and other guests include Evan Lurie (Lounge Lizards \u0026amp; Roberto Benigni's soundtracks) on keyboards, guitar pioneer Marc Ribot (Tom Waits), Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth on drums and members of the Mexican Cumbia sensations Sonido Gallo Negro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50439901380939,"sku":"389976","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/894989f4-191d-4abd-877c-e1e9ac3518c0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726957615"},{"product_id":"the-coincidentalist-dust-bowl","title":"The Coincidentalist \/ Dust Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coincidentalist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDust Bowl\u003c\/i\u003e are two discs of Howe Gelb filled with randomness and happenstance, a typical treasure trove spanning all genres from alt country to Cohen-esque grandeur. They traverse, unflinchingly, his chameleon-like repertoire. This deluxe re-issue includes \u003ci\u003eDust Bowl\u003c\/i\u003e on vinyl for the very first time, with the records housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring updated artwork and liner notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Coincidentalist\u003c\/i\u003e, originally released in 2013, features a raft of friends and collaborators including Bonnie Prince Billy, Andrew Bird, M. Ward, Steve Shelley, and Jason Lytle of Grandaddy with John Parrish on mixing duties. Ever the focal point of Giant Sand and Gelb releases, the Arizona Desert serves as a key inspiration for the record, animating the baron landscape with stories of those that have navigated them. Praise for the release was not short, with AllMusic proclaiming that it’s “one of Gelb's most realized efforts; despite its relaxed, airy presentation, it's musically and lyrically provocative, as poetic, strange, and mysterious as the desert itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying collection \u003ci\u003eDust Bowl\u003c\/i\u003e is a personal sketchbook of songs, a more stripped back set than it’s counterpart. Featuring everything from the country blues of ‘Porch Banjo’ and ‘John Deere’, to off-kilter piano ballads like ‘The Old Overrated’ and ‘Reality Or Not’ and the deconstructed desert pop on ‘Forever And A Day’ and the fragile ‘Man On A String’. ‘Dust Bowl’ is an insider’s view of Howe’s songwriting craft, a unique insight into the man himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“‘Dust Bowl’ was primarily for fans that have followed me for a while. ‘The Coincidentalist’ is for the friends of the fans.” Howe told Under The Radar. While Nightlife magazine reported that; “Without warning, the Giant Sand frontman and polymorphous countryman dropped this compilation of house recordings via Bandcamp… At a time when so much harmless, soulless folk resonates, Howe Gelb is a mandatory point of reference for any fan of the genre.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Gold","offer_id":50479251063115,"sku":"1165397","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e2d8a089-1424-4012-a5da-f8c8f54e02a4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727505084"},{"product_id":"sno-angel-like-you-plus-sno-angel-winging-it","title":"Sno Angel Like You plus 'Sno Angel Winging It","description":"\u003cp\u003eClocking up a decade since its initial release 'Sno Angel Like You' will be reissued this September celebrating its ten year anniversary. Collaborating with Canadian Gospel Choir, Voice of Praises following a performance at 2003's Ottawa Bluesfest where Howe was billed alongside gospel choirs. Howe experienced his own awakening of sorts and found himself discussing with the church director the possibility of recording together. A similar run of events ensued at the same festival and Howe would go on to meet folk singer Susan Odle. Recruiting along the way, Jim Bryson's keyboard player and recording engineer Dave Draves was soon on board and would go on to record the album. Once in the studio, Howe met drummer Jeremy Gara (pre-Arcade Fire) and together they laid down the initial recordings of the album on guitar and drums using similar recording techniques to older Giant Sand. Recording seven new songs with the choir arranging vocals, they also covered three Giant Sand songs and three Rainer Ptacek tracks. The uplifting and soulful popular tenth solo record sees \"the occasionally unassuming, semi-mumble of Gelb's voice contrast marvellously with the trained, primed-for-transcendence-quality singing of Voices of Praise.\" (Tiny Mix Tapes). \u003cbr\u003eLP2 - Double 145 Gram black vinyl, printed inners, download postcard, gatefold sleeve. \u003cbr\u003e2CD and DVD book feature documentary 'Sno Angel Winging It.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50494458822987,"sku":"405683","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4d78b6ab-652a-4385-a46c-7e3cf2dbcaba_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727705582"},{"product_id":"gathered","title":"Gathered","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 24th solo studio album from Giant Sand mainman Howe Gelb.Following two much-praised jazz-tinged \u003ci\u003eFuture Standards\u003c\/i\u003e collections, a wider bet captures Gelb’s discordant phrasings and clever romantic lyricism. Joined by a host of collaborators from all over the world, including M. War, Gabriel Naim Amor, Fernando Vacas, Juan Panki, The Lost Brothers, Anna Karina, JB Meijers, Kira Skov and Gelb’s own daughter Talula.Focussing on Gelb’s celebrated song-writing style, filled with emotive tunes and heart-warming arrangements invariably offset by gorgeous discordant moments. A chance meeting of the indie \/ alt country Sinatra annotated by clever wordplay, teased by tongue twisters and an earthy ramble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Black Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - Limited Gold Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50498066022731,"sku":"1055726","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50498066186571,"sku":"1055725","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0a999b4b-c866-491b-aa4f-84cc08c8fefc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727738418"},{"product_id":"future-standards","title":"Future Standards","description":"\u003cp\u003eHowe Gelb does not stand still. His next solo album \u003ci\u003eFuture Standards\u003c\/i\u003e sees him fulfil a long time aspiration to play jazz standards. Inspired by the classics, his piano songs have found a clearer shape as \"future standards” but have always been a central element to his creativity. Sitting neatly against his huge back catalogue of solo records, these compelling and timeless songs are alluringly melancholic and reflective. Often collaborating within his own bands and side projects, the album sees Howe (piano \u0026amp; vocals) joined by Thøger Lund (bass), Andrew Collberg (drums) and guests Lonna Kelley (vocals) and Naim Amor (guitar). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP Single Sleeve, Download Card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50498423750987,"sku":"1001902","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/350d390b-3a18-43e6-9522-1a1179007286_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727747754"},{"product_id":"hisser","title":"Hisser","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time on vinyl since 1998 for this magnificent patchwork collage of the Giant Sand main man’s eclectic muses; a cut and paste gem, meandering, melancholy and beautiful. Classic solo album from Giant Sand’s main man Howe Gelb circa 1998, re-issued with new liner notes and remastered on cream vinyl. A catch-all collection from the much-travelled troubadour that brings together a wealth of personal recordings edited into an intriguing ponder wander through the man’s thinking. A truly intoxicating set of songs buoyed by Howe Gelb’s prosaic prose and effortless use of the mind-bending one-liner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":51026067554635,"sku":"1118518","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2ea776e9-848c-4539-8726-d906b91494e5_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1735563177"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/sacri-cuori-featuring-howe-gelb.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}