The 6th album by the late great Malian guitar legend, one of my all time favorite guitar players. This record most accurately reflects the high energy live performances which him and his band were known for. Essential music that any fans of North/West African guitar music […]
One of the most well kept secrets of early 70s jazz rock is definitely Madura, a band which released only two albums of sublime jazz rock, s/t and II, respectively from 1971 and 1973 (and it must be said that the latter one has one of […]
Among the many collabs between Tatsuya Yoshida and Uchiashi Kazuhisa (Altered States, Ground-Zero,…), this is a particularly overlooked one released in 2022 where Yoshida plays a drum set with four snares. Definitely my favorite live recording from recent years. The whole thing is available as audio […]
A demolishing record with an insane guitar wall of sound and driving drums. 40 minutes of sonic overdrive which gets intense as hell pretty quickly. And of course it’s from Japan. Check it out on YouTube
Amazing psychedelic afro funk from Senegal. Even just the cover art tells you it rules. Definitely my new favorite afrofunk record, plus some of the greatest guitar playing I’ve ever listened to.
amazing record by this one-shot band, massive stoner doom metal, absolute galore of filthy and scorching hot soundscapes, imagine High On Fire but more aggressive.
Fifth album by this japanese folk artist, approaching the experimental sound of the first couple of records without being too unapproachable, perfect mix of “out there” soundscapes and generally vibey moments, with a pleasing nocturnal vibe.
honestly my favourite by these industrial giants, from their era where they approached a full blown psychedelic sound (see also Grudge Of Life and Homeless).This one in my opinion is some of the most infernal and blown out death psych you could ever get, with one […]
wonderful and quirky record from Uruguay, the soundscapes are rather ecstatic with some moody moment, but overall an absolute gem perfect for soaking in the sun.
45 records, mostly ECM style jazz. I hope you find this chart useful. Editors note: if you don’t know where to begin, I suggest picking one that looks good or perhaps one with a memorable name 😉 Mal Waldron & Terumasa Hino – Reminiscent SuiteTerje Rypdal […]