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ADOLPHUS, PAUL - PAUL ADOLPHUS - The Dawn Wind - EU Press - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
The album was recorded in Japan in 1973 with a local musician and for years was practically unknown – it was rediscovered only with collector reissues. It is calm, acoustic playing at the meeting point of folk and meditative music, with a distinct influence of Japanese tradition (koto, shakuhachi) and very sparing arrangements. A 2007 reissue. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
AEROBLUS - AEROBLUS - Aeroblus - HRC Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 120,00 PLN / 30,00 EUR
Aeroblus is one of the most "Western-sounding" South American bands of that period — they were closer to Led Zeppelin or Cream than to most of the Latin scene. This is raw, energetic hard rock from 1977, with strong blues influences, based on heavy guitar riffs and an expressive vocal. A cult band, valued and sought after by fans of heavier, bluesy rock. A 2007 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
AIRTO FOGO (see also: Weather Report / Return to Forever) - AIRTO FOGO - Airto Fogo - Pharaway Sounds Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 90,00 PLN / 22,50 EUR
An album from 1976, credited to the outstanding percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Airto Moreira, known among other things for his work with Weather Report and Return to Forever. The music combines elements of jazz, fusion and Brazilian rhythms, relying on a rich percussion layer and subtle arrangements. The compositions have a free character, with a clear emphasis on rhythm, colour and interaction between the instruments. A 2017 reissue. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
AKKERMAN, JAN & KAZ LUX (see also: Focus, Brainbox) - JAN AKKERMAN & KAZ LUX - Eli - WEA Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 75,00 PLN / 18,75 EUR
The album "Eli" is the result of a collaboration between two musicians: Jan Akkerman and Kaz Lux. Akkerman – a Dutch guitarist and composer, considered one of the most important musicians in the history of Dutch rock – gained fame in the 70s as a co-founder of the band Focus. Kaz Lux, a Dutchman of Polish origin, became famous as the charismatic frontman of the progressive band Brainbox, and later as a soloist with an expressive, vivid voice. Musically "Eli" (1976) combines progressive rock with elements of jazz, at times also brushing against soul. The whole is varied – alongside calmer, more atmospheric passages there are extended forms with rich, polished arrangements and a clearly marked role for the guitar. Only one copy. New, sealed. -
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - Unplugged (And The Gregg Allman Band – Live 1987) - EU Predator Records Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
The album documents two different but stylistically related faces of the band's activity and The Gregg Allman Band. The first part contains material from the MTV Unplugged performance from 1990, presenting acoustic interpretations of the band's classic songs. The second part is a recording of a Gregg Allman Band concert from 1987. The sound in the "Unplugged" part has been reduced to acoustic guitars, piano and a subtle rhythm section, which highlights the melodic layer and Gregg Allman's characteristic vocal. The recordings from 1987 present a more traditional, electric approach, based on a blues-rock formula and extended instrumental parts. Elements of improvisation are present, typical of the band's style, although the whole is kept in a more compact form than in the group's classic, long jams of the 70s. A 2017 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ALPHA BAND, THE - THE ALPHA BAND - The Arista Albums (2 CD) - Acadia Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 200,00 PLN / 50,00 EUR
The two-disc 2000 reissue collects the band's three studio albums: "The Alpha Band" (1976), "Spark in the Dark" (1977) and "The Statue Makers of Hollywood" (1977), showing its fairly consistent approach to songs based on the American tradition – with a distinct contribution from acoustic guitar, piano and sparing rhythm section arrangements. The sound relies on clearly led vocal lines and short, self-contained forms, rarely exceeding a few minutes. The compositions combine elements of folk rock and country with light touches of gospel and soul, but without extended structures – the emphasis is placed on melody and lyrics. The instrumental parts have a complementary function: there are short guitar inserts, occasional use of violin (Mansfield) and subtle keyboards, which reinforce but do not dominate the narrative. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
AMON DUUL - AMON DUUL - Disaster (Lüüd Noma) - EU Spalax Music Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
"Disaster (Lüüd Noma)" from 1971 is one of Amon Düül's most raw and radical achievements. The music is largely improvised in character – the pieces develop freely, without clearly outlined themes, relying on repetition, texture and a gradual build-up of tension. The sound is raw, at times even primitive, with a dominant role for drums, percussion instruments and chaotically played guitar and keyboard parts. The recordings balance on the border between music and sonic experiment – there are trance-like and psychedelic elements, as well as influences of ethnic music and free jazz. The whole gives the impression of being more a record of the creative process than a classically constructed album. A 1996 reissue, only one copy, new, sealed. -
AMON DUUL - AMON DUUL - Meetings with Menmachines Unremarkable Heroes of the Past - Abstract Sounds USA - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
The album presents the early phase of the band's activity from 1969-1970, still before the clear split into the more orderly Amon Düül II. The music has the character of open forms, based on improvisation, repetition and gradual build-up of tension. Long, hypnotic structures dominate, in which the instruments function more as an element of a collective sound than as carriers of individual parts. There are elements of trance, primitivising rhythmics and psychedelic narrative, often devoid of classical song construction. A 2008 reissue.ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
ANA Y JAIME - ANA Y JAIME - Es largo el camino - Amort Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
Ana y Jaime is a group from Colombia that combines the simplicity of folk expression with the sound of the late 60s, when psychedelia and rock were beginning to seep into the music of Latin America. The record, made in 1970, presents music that is sparing in means but very distinctive. The basis is acoustic and electric guitars, often played rhythmically, with a light, pulsating backing. Above this appear vocals – calm, somewhat raw, delivered without an excess of ornament. In some tracks organ and subtle arrangements come in, which give the whole a more psychedelic shade. The individual recordings have different characters: from more committed, almost protest songs, to lighter, more melodic forms. The title track "Es largo el camino" stands out with a distinct, lightly overdriven guitar sound and an energy that brings the whole closer to garage rock. A 2005 edition. Only one copy! New, sealed -
ANDERSONPONTY BAND (see also: Yes / Mahavishnu Orchestra) - ANDERSONPONTY GROUP - Better Late Than Never - EarMUSIC Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 90,00 PLN / 22,50 EUR
The album documents the joint tour of Anderson and Ponty, based largely on the Yes repertoire, but presented in a chamber, often rearranged form. Familiar compositions are refreshed through the distinct presence of Ponty's electric violin, which takes over some of the functions of the former guitar and keyboard parts. The sound combines elements of progressive rock and jazz fusion, but the whole is lighter, more spacious and less monumental than the originals. A big role is played by the dialogue between vocal and violin, giving familiar pieces a new, more reflective character. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
ANDRST, LUBOS & ENERGIT - LUBOS ANDRST & ENERGIT - Time’s Arrow - Suprafon Press - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
Electric guitar (often with slide), Hammond organ, bass and drums form here a classic, tight-sounding quartet, occasionally supplemented by violin. This is playing set in blues-rock with a distinct jazz-rock bent, calm tempos and long guitar phrases. The record was released in 2017. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
APOSTLES, THE - THE APOSTLES - The Apostles - PMG Audio Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
A compilation of recordings by the Nigerian band The Apostles, from the early 70s, in the style of Afro-funk and soul. The music relies on a pulsating rhythm section, guitars with a lightly overdriven sound and multi-voice vocal parts, which give the whole a spirited, danceable character. The band skilfully combines elements of local tradition with influences of rhythm and blues and funk. A 2016 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
APRIL WINE - APRIL WINE - King Biscuit - King Biscuit Flower Hour Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
Melodic hard rock with distinct guitar riffs and catchy choruses. A radio concert from the King Biscuit Flower Hour series from 1982. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ARCHIMEDES BADKAR - ARCHIMEDES BADKAR - Tre - Musiknätet Waxholm Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 150,00 PLN / 37,50 EUR
"Tre" is Archimedes Badkar's third record, from 1977, on which the band develops its characteristic combination of jazz, rock and non-European influences. The pieces rely on repeating rhythmic and melodic motifs, which are gradually developed by successive instruments. An extended percussion section and instruments referencing the music of the Middle East and Asia are clearly audible – which gives the whole a pulsating, in places trance-like character. The wind and keyboard parts lead the narrative, often moving from unisons to freer, improvised passages. A 2003 reissue. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
ARKHAM - ARKHAM- Arkham - Cuneiform Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
This album from 1972 is really the only document of the band's activity. The music develops at the meeting point of composition and improvisation – it can be raw, at moments surprisingly subtle, with a distinctly jazz approach to form. Instead of classic themes, evolving sound structures appear, building tension and gradually releasing it. The central role is played by Hammond organ and electric piano, which lead the narrative and give the whole a hypnotic, at times slightly unsettling character. A 2002 edition. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ARMATRADING, JOAN - ARMATRADING, JOAN - Whatever's for Us - Esoteric Recordings - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
Joan Armatrading's debut album from 1972 is a combination of folk sensibility with elements of soul and light rock. The music is calm but emotionally intense, with delicate arrangements based on guitar and subtle accompaniment, and the whole is completed by a warm, deep voice and very personal lyrics. Fans of Carole King or Joni Mitchell should be delighted. A 2015 Esoteric remaster. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE (see also: Tangerine Dream) - ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE - Live in Melbourne (2015) - MG.ART Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 90,00 PLN / 22,50 EUR
The album documents a live project (2015) by Manuel Göttsching (Ash Ra Tempel) reviving the Ash Ra Tempel repertoire in an expanded, international formula. The central role is played by Göttsching's guitar, building continuous, repeating sequences, around which the other instruments introduce successive elements: synthesiser backgrounds, bass parts and freer drum entries. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
ASHLEY, STEVE - STEVE ASHLEY - Speedy Return - Gull Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
Steve Ashley's second album, from 1975, develops the aesthetic of the debut, remaining strongly rooted in the British folk tradition, but with greater emphasis on the personal, reflective character of the lyrics. The compositions have a clear structure and rely mainly on acoustic arrangements, enriched with subtle instrumentation. 2003 reissue. ONLY ONE COPY! New, sealed. -
ASHTON GARDNER & DYKE (see also: Paice Ashton Lord) - ASHTON GARDNER & DYKE - Let It Roll - Live 1971 - Gonzo Multimedia - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
This is live material from 1971, showing the band in its best stage form. Ashton, Gardner & Dyke combine rock with jazz and rhythm & blues – there is a lot of improvisation here, extended instrumental parts and free-wheeling playing. Characteristic are the organ and piano, which give the whole a lightly jazzy, at times funky feel. The music is dynamic, but also full of ease and humour – typical of the British scene of the turn of the 60s and 70s. A 2017 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ASHTON GARDNER & DYKE (see also: Paice Ashton Lord) - ASHTON, GARDNER & DYKE - The Worst Of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Gonzo Multimedia Edition - UNIKALNY CDprice: 90,00 PLN / 22,50 EUR
The Worst Of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke is a compilation of recordings by the British trio from 1976-1977, combining rock with elements of soul and funk. The material on the album presents a cross-section of the band's work, based on a distinct rhythm section, Hammond organ parts and the characteristic, slightly rough vocal of Tony Ashton. The album is retrospective in character – it is a concise summary of the band's output and a good introduction to its work, this band being one of the more interesting representatives of British rock with strong soul music influences. A 2017 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
ASHTON GARDNER & DYKE (see also: Paice Ashton Lord) - ASHTON, GARDNER & DYKE - The Worst Of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Repertoire Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 100,00 PLN / 25,00 EUR
The Worst Of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke is a compilation of recordings by the British trio from 1976-1977, combining rock with elements of soul and funk. The material on the album presents a cross-section of the band's work, based on a distinct rhythm section, Hammond organ parts and the characteristic, slightly rough vocal of Tony Ashton. The album is retrospective in character – it is a concise summary of the band's output and a good introduction to its work, this band being one of the more interesting representatives of British rock with strong soul music influences. A 1994 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
AURA - AURA - Sativa - Cicadelic Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
Aura's only album from 1976 is an example of psych-funk with a distinct Californian pedigree. The basis of the sound is a funky groove – springy, rhythmic and firmly rooted in the bass-drums section, which drives most of the material. Against this background appear guitar parts with a slight psychedelic tinge and spacious keyboards. A 2011 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed -
AVALANCHE - AVALANCHE - Perseverance Kills Our Game - Guerssen Records - UNIKALNY CDprice: 80,00 PLN / 20,00 EUR
A very rare and long-forgotten release from 1979 that only gained recognition years later and has become an important collector's item. Avalanche's music is instrumental, fairly chamber-like progressive rock with strong jazz influences. The compositions are extended and develop slowly, often through repetition and subtle shifts of accent. There is a kinship with Soft Machine of the jazz rock period, but without their irony and British looseness, and at certain moments a cool, detached aura emerges, familiar from the more experimental incarnations of King Crimson. 2014 reissue. Only one copy! New, sealed. -
AYREON - AYREON - 01011001 (2CD) - Music Theories Recordings - UNIKALNY CDprice: 120,00 PLN / 30,00 EUR
An extended, two-disc concept album by Arjen Lucassen from 2008, in the rock opera form characteristic of Ayreon. Musically it is a combination of heavier, guitar parts with spacious keyboards and electronics. The compositions are multi-part, flowing smoothly between passages of differing dynamics – from more energetic, riff-driven sections to calmer, mood-building ones. The whole has a distinctly cinematic character, and the futuristic theme underlines the "cosmic" feel of the music. It is one of the more extended and representative records in Ayreon's catalogue – an important item for fans of progressive metal and concept albums. Only one copy! New, sealed.
