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PORCUPINE TREE-Stupid Dream US '2006 Gates of Dawn GOD 011

The first ever release on double vinyl of the 1999 studio album by
Porcupine Tree, The original album occupies sides 1-3, and side 4 contains bonus tracks Ambulance Chasing and Even Less (full length 14 minute version). Comes in a lavish thick gatefold sleeve using the new artwork created by Lasse Hoile, and designed by Carl Glover.
Initial pressing is on grey swirl vinyl! $30
Released on 15th May, 2006 PREORDER AVAILABLE NOW

 
  MANY BRIGHT THINGS- Many Bright Friends US'2005 Gates Of Dawn GOD 010. Limited Vinyl press (500 copies/Yellow vinyl) $20

The LP opens with the twenty-second title track, followed by the twenty-minute centerpiece: The Paul Butterfield Band's John Coltrane/Ravi Shankar-inspired masterpiece, "East West."Across its twenty minutes and forty-four seconds no fewer that five guitarists step into the center ring with solos that begin with Larry Demyer (Windopane) and include back-to-back fiery electric sermons by Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond) and Al Simones. Add to all of that Florida blues harpist, Michael "Byrd" Birocco channeling the late Paul Butterfield and you are in for a wild ride. "The Silver Witch" is written and performed by Alisha Sufit (Magic Carpet) accompanied by Frank DeFina Alisha's voice reminds us of our dreams of angels. A tamboura drone and tabla accompaniment are the foundation for "Minor Parade for 18 Strings" and a duet between Stan Denski's acoustic 12-string Guild guitar and Paul Major's lead electric. Stan Denski & Larry Demyer play guitars, David Clough (Zero Boys) adds bass and Lon Paul (Marmoset) adds percussion, all of which form the ground upon which Jello Biafra (The Dead Kennedys) improvises observations on "rare psychedelic music" on "I Am Not A Collector Potato!"

 
 

BLACKFIELD blackfield GOD 008 UK/ISRAEL '04    $25
Absolutely stunning release from Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, IEM, Bass Communion, No-Man, etc..) and Israeli legend Aviv Geffen. Fantastic, lush, melodic songcraft at it's finest! mellotrons abound too... Also features ex Porcupine Tree drummer Chris Maitland on this slice of brilliance... Heavy gatefold sleeve, poster (both designed by Lasse Hoile!) and a double record set.. 2nd lp is a 45 rpm 2 track 12" with unreleased material and the Blackfield version of Porcupine Tree's "feel so low" will ONLY EVER be available here! Limited to 1000 copies!


  
 

I.E.M.     Have Come For Your Children   GOD 007  UK '03   
VERY Limited 2 LP/ vinyl press of this STEVEN WILSON (PORCUPINE TREE) Krautrock/ brainmelting improv/avant psychfest side project... also known as "The Incredible Expanding Mindf*ck", this was strictly limited to 300 copies, pressed on clear vinyl, in clear inner sleeves and housed in a clear outer sleeve, photo labels and a postcard insert with key to sides/tracks/etc... SOLD OUT!

  
 

I.E.M.      Arcadia Son      GOD 006        UK '02   $20
Last few vinyl copies of the second album from Steven Wilson's solo project 'IEM'. Continuing the eccentric mix of speech, krautrock, jazz, space rock/psychedelia, and exotica dreamscapes found on previous IEM releases this release was limited to just 500 copies!

  
 

PORCUPINE TREE   Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape   GOD 005   UK '00  
SOLD OUT!
Two-LP limited vinyl issue of this rare Porcupine Tree release (issued in 1994 on CD only and sold out immediately ). This release has been completely remastered from original tapes and features an exclusive track not available on that CD and extensive liner notes along with track by track information by bandleader Steven Wilson. Packaged in deluxe gatefold sleeve. Split initial press of 1000 copies on yellow vinyl (now SOLD OUT) and a mere 150 on black vinyl. Definitely one of the most respected psych bands of today! LAST COPIES!!

  
 

HOLY RIVER FAMILY BAND
Welcome To Riverhouse...An Abbreviated Journey   GOD 004   SWE '98   LP   $20
Limited vinyl pressing of what is considered to be the best of the two-CD set. Originally a side project of The Spacious Mind, this has taken on a whole life of its own, and many have claimed this band to be superior. Jens Unosson is the keyboardist for both bands, and in this outing he is joined by Arne Jonasson (guitars, violin, bouzouki, saz, sitar, hurdy-gurdy, bass, recorder, zurna, e-bow, oud and vocals) and Mathias Barder (drums, darbuka, acoustic guitar, double bass, cello, marimba, flute, maraccas, bowed cymbals, chanting/ vocals, and assorted percussion). Masterful organic psychedelia melding UK- and Euro-psych with diverse international influences. A masterpiece of the genre! Stunning single sleeve and insert.

  
 

ANEKDOTEN   Nucleus   GOD 003   SWE '96   LP   $20
Limited vinyl issue of their 2nd CD. Anekdoten takes the sound and feel of King Crimson's "Red" and uses that as a starting point to create their own sound and bring it into the '90's. Powerfully aggressive and heavy progressive rock filled with Fripp-ish guitars, mellotron, and cello. Along with Ånglagård, they are the cream of the Swedish (if not global) progressive scene! Comes in a beautiful gatefold cover with a poster.

  
  ÅNGLAGÅRD   Epilog   GOD 002   SWE '95   LP   $55
The true masterpiece from these Swedish progressive legends. Stunning moody progressive with complex playing and arrangements from melancholy calm to powerful crescendos and lots of mellotron. All instrumental and amongst the best of this genre EVER recorded! In deluxe gatefold sleeve with insert and 16-page booklet (LAST COPIES!!).
 		  
  THE SPACIOUS MIND  Sleepy Eyes And Butterflies  GOD 001  
SWE '96  2LP  $25
Two-LP set in stunning gatefold sleeve from this brilliant Swedish psych band. Amazing blend of Ash Ra Tempel and Ummagumma/ Meddle-era Pink Floyd. Incredible journeys to inner and outer space. With transporting and mind-melting textures, they move this whole genre forward with breathtaking results!
 		  

C O L L A B O R A T I O N S
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  F.J. McMAHON   Spirit Of The Golden Juice   US '97   LP   SOLD OUT!
VERY limited reissue of late '60's ('67-68?) micro-press of stunning loner/downer/introspective folk psych with "that edge". Haunting production values with echoing acoustic guitar solos reverberating off in the distance. Praised by all who have heard it.


 		  
  FENNER, LELAND & O'BRIEN   Somewhere, Someday, Somehow   US '97   LP   SOLD OUT!
Unknown LP in a very limited reissue from1969 (pressed then in only150 copies). This was originally issued on the RPC Vanity label, also home of Rubber Memory. A stunning LP filled with that broken dreamer vibe, where youthful idealism and naivete met the cold facts of Vietnam and the government's "true intentions". The resulting sound is somewhat akin to some of Bryan MacLean's work with LOVE and Crosby's "Wooden Ships", yet this music is all their own. Some excellent fuzz on a couple tracks, and hailed by all who have heard it. Original copies sell for seriously lofty amounts!

 		  

T H E   W I L D   P L A C E S
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  MANY BRIGHT THINGS- Many Bright Friends US'2005
Wild Place Wild 015. press $15
The CD opens with the twenty-second title track, followed by the twenty-minute centerpiece: The Paul Butterfield Band's John Coltrane/Ravi Shankar-inspired masterpiece, "East West."Across its twenty minutes and forty-four seconds no fewer that five guitarists step into the center ring with solos that begin with Larry Demyr (Windopane) and include back-to-back fiery electric sermons by Nick Saloman (Bevis Frond) and Al Simones. Add to all of that Florida blues harpist, Michael "Byrd" Birocco channeling the late Paul Butterfield and you are in for a wild ride. "The Silver Witch" is written and performed by Alisha Sufit (Magic Carpet) accompanied by Frank DeFina on a beautiful Stephen Gilchrist F-5 mandolin. If this was an LP we think that this song would open the second side of the vinyl as nicely as "Within You Without You" opened side two of Sgt. Pepper. Alisha's voice reminds us of our dreams of angels. A tamboura drone and tabla accompaniment are the foundation for "Minor Parade for 18 Strings" and a duet between Stan Denski's acoustic 12-string Guild guitar and Paul Major's lead electric. Stan Denski & Larry Demyer play guitars, David Clough (Zero Boys) adds bass and Lon Paul (Marmoset) adds percussion, all of which form the ground upon which Jello Biafra (The Dead Kennedys) improvises observations on "rare psychedelic music" on "I Am Not A Collector Potato!" We guarantee you've never heard anything quite like this. the CD Includes the ambient bonus track "There Will Be a Slight Delay."

  
 

BRIAN GODDING slaughter on shaftesbury ave. WILD 014 UK2004
and bonus!   $15
REMASTERED CD EDITION if this scarce LP from the ever amazing Brian Godding (Blossom Toes, BB Blunder, Magma, Kevin Coyne, Mike Westbrook,Centipede/Keith and Julie Tippett and scads more!). This includes a bonus track and extra material in an existing track (over minutes more!), excellent liner notes too! Truly a master!

  
  TIRILL
Title: A Dance With the Shadows
Label: WILD PLACES
Format: CD
Price: $15.00
Catalog #: WILD 013CD
" The debut solo CD from Tirill Mohn, formerly of renowned Norwegian folk/prog group, White Willow. A truly stunning recording full of light and shadow, from sun gilded meadows to firelight dancing off the trees at the deep heart of the darkened forest. At once contemporary and ancient, earthy and grounded and ethereal and otherworldly, joyous and sorrowful, deeply emotional and stirringly cerebral. Tirill's acoustic guitar work is classical in influence as well as rooted in folk musics and Scandinavian melodies, at times recalling some of the playing of Duncan Browne and Nick Drake. Her violin work is sublime and lyrical and her voice is nothing short of angelic. (think a Nordic Linda Perhacs even) She is backed by some amazing musicians making this CD truly an experience, whilst incorporating neo classical, folk, progressive and even gothic elements she has created a lovely netherworld all it's own."

 
  ASIA   Same/Armed To The Teeth   WILD 001   US '93   CD   $15
No relation to the UK/Geffen band with Howe, Wetton et al--this is the US band that predates them. Hailing from North Dakota and having evolved from the band White Wing, they play a dynamic progressive hard rock ala Captain Beyond, early Uriah Heep, and Deep Purple, featuring dual guitars and mellotron. Driving and complex at the same time, this compiles their two private-press LPs from '78 and '80 onto a single CD. With extensive liner notes from guitarist/ leader Mike Coates. Stunning!
 		  
  THUNDERPUSSY   Documents Of Captivity   WILD 002   US '96   CD   $15
CD reissue of awesome US private press from 1973. This is a concept album of lofty standards and execution melding hard rock, psychedelia and progressive into a truly unique whole. Featuring one epic concept piece, the album employs a classic power trio lineup full of dynamics and subtleties. Comes with four bonus tracks, including a killer cover of "Eleanor Rigby" and extensive liner notes from guitarist and leader Steven Morris.

 		  
 

HOLY RIVER FAMILY BAND   Haida Deities   WILD 003   SWE '96   CD   SOLD OUT!
Stunning debut release from this Spacious Mind offshoot. This is an all-instrumental work of four lengthy tracks which seamlessly blend into one another. The feeling is that of wild exotic psychedelia flowing along with the standard rock intrumentation in an almost raga-esque jamming mode. With their incredible guitar work, the music of the Holy River Family Band can be quite trance-inducing. Indeed, masterful stuff that will blow you away!

 

  
 

HOLY RIVER FAMILY BAND  Welcome To Riverhouse  WILD 004  SWE  2CD  $22
Fantastic second release on a double CD that runs close to two hours in length! There are vocals added to many of the tracks this time around, but if anything this performance is much more mature and definitely finding its own path. More refined and expansive than the first release, but still containing plenty of exotic flair and instrumental bliss. Extreme psychedelia again from this amazing Swedish trio with a transportative feel and long, long tracks.

  
 

HOLY RIVER FAMILY BAND    Earthquake Country
WILD010   SWE 2002   $15
Stunning latest CD from this amazing Swedish band with Spacious Mind and Cauldron members. Running time is over 76 minutes. Incorporating psych, deep folk psych and beyond. A true gem." From Tom Rapp's liner notes: "To me, music is psychedelic if it has the unmistakable presence of magic and it helps you to open up your heart and your mind. The Holy River Family Band, in this new CD, is wonderfully psychedelic, and this CD is a Psychedelicatessen. Come on in and help yourself."

 

  
  LINDA PERHACS   Parallelograms   WILD 005RE   US '99   CD   $15
CD reissue of a truly magical psychedelic folk treasure from1970. This album is so timeless that most of it could be considered contemporary today. Musically embracing the purity of early Joni Mitchell and prime Grace Slick, she is a unique talent. Hers is a gentle, outdoorsy sound with a hint of psychedelia from the mountains and canyons....nothing short of a timeless masterpiece! This is the NEW remastered version... taken from Linda's copies of the mastertapes!!! the sound is almost 3-D and as she has said herself..." this IS what it was meant to sound like!" with 6 bonus tracks!!

 		  
  INFRA   Crepuscule   WILD 006   SWE '99   CD   $15
Fantastic new release from this brilliant Swedish band. A truly unique blend of psychedelic, progressive, and avant stylings but with a modern edge. Influences range from Syd-era to Dark Side Of The Moon-era Pink Floyd to contemporaries Anekdoten (who, in fact, discovered this band) and even a hint of King Crimson and some Zappa-esque touches. A unique and talented young band!
 		  
 

CAULDRON   The Sanctuary Suite   WILD 007   SWE '99   CD   $15
New offshoot project from Jens Unosson (Spacious Mind/Holy River Family Band) and Arne Jonasson (Holy River Family Band/Kundalini).This is deep organic space music, filled with the sounds of nature and that of fullness, bliss and isolation. Instrumentation includes ethereal guitars, sitar, keyboards, bass, nyckelharpa, pump organ, tablas and much more! Exotic and primal, blissful and other-worldly. Highly rated by Forced Exposure.


 

  
 

STRAY DOG   Stray Dog   WILD 008   UK '93   2CD   $23
Amazing power trio led by "Snuffy" Walden, who temporarily took Paul Kossoff's spot in FREE for their "Heartbreaker" album, then went on to form this incredible band. They were subsequently signed to ELP's Maniticore label and recorded two classic albums for them (Greg Lake must have a hard-rock soft spot). This 2-CD set includes their entire1st LP and 3 bonus tracks (including "Worldwinds" from their 2nd LP) on disc one, whilst disc two is a collection of unreleased studio and largely live tracks. All material dates from '73 to '74 and focuses on their initial trio stage. One of the best hard rock bands EVER!


 

  
  USE OF ASHES   Albion Moonlight   WILD 009   HOL '99   CD   $11
Mini CD (32+ minutes) from this incredible Dutch band, which incorporates the super limited10" vinyl press of the same name and includes some exclusive material as well. Haunting and brilliant, their prior two releases "Castle of Fair Welcome" and "Firetree" have become highly sought legends in the underground of true afficionados!


 		  
 

TOUCH   Touch   WILD 011   US '03   CD   $15
Classic LP from1969 featuring Don Gallucci and Joey Newman (both ex-Don and the Goodtimes) on this epic psych/prog masterpiece. Originally on the Deram/Colisseum label, this groundbreaking album moved into uncharted territory and was perhaps the first recording to bridge the psychedelic and progressive genres. A true slice of brilliance! This CD comes with 4 bonus tracks .


  
  FENNER, LELAND & O'BRIEN     Peace In Our Time/ Somewhere, Someday, Somehow
US'03     WILD 012      $15
2-on-1 reissue of unknown LP's from 1969 (50 and 250 original LP copies, respectively): Peace In Our Time + Somewhere, Someday, Somehow. These were originally issued on the RPC Vanity label. Stunning LP's filled with that broken dreamer vibe, where youthful idealism and naivete met the cold facts of Vietnam and the government's 'true intentions'. The resulting sound is somewhat akin to some of Bryan MacLean's work with LOVE and Crosby's Wooden Ships, yet this music is all their own. Some excellent fuzz on a couple tracks, and hailed by all who have heard it. Original copies sell for seriously lofty amounts!

  
 

* * * D E V I L   D O L L * * *

Devil Doll is perhaps the most progressive band on Earth today. Hailing from Italy and now Slovenia, they create a truly unique sound and vision. Led by the mysterious Mr. Doctor, this is dark and powerful music incorporating influences as diverse as Bartok, Orff, Hans Eisler, Bernard Herrmann, and Van der Graaf Generator. From quiet, haunting pieces of just piano and voice to full-blown near-classical passages utilizing a full orchestra, the music of Devil Doll is a truly powerful and unique experience. By blending gothic horror with impressionistic surrealism, their music is appealing to everyone from hard-core metalheads to the most discerning fan of both the progressive and gothic genres. These are works of true imagination and breathtaking genius! Absolutely commanding and stunning works of art and passion!

 

 
  DEVIL DOLL    The Girl Who Was Death   RCD 1008   US'94    CD $15
Amazing first "public" release..... each section is based on titled after an episode of the
classic cult show "The Prisoner".		  
  DEVIL DOLL    Eliogabalus    RCD 1009    US' 94    CD $15
Two lengthy suites, "Mr. Doctor" and "The Black Holes of The Mind"...Stunning!		  
  DEVIL DOLL    Sacrilegium    RCD 1010    US '94   CD $15
Epic singular multi themed 45+ minute suite. A true masterpiece!		  
  DEVIL DOLL   Sacrilege Of Fatal Arms   RCD 1011   IT '94   CD   $15
Termed a "soundtrack", this takes the main themes of "Sacrilegium" and expands upon them to create an entirely new 70+ minute live/studio rendering which goes beyond almost anything one could possibly imagine. With lots of new material and arrangements, this has about ten times the power and emotiveness of the original, which is ABSOLUTELY stunning in its own right! That 70+ minute time mentioned above is all one gloriously majestic suite!

 		  
  DEVIL DOLL   Dies Irae   HG 10   IT '96   CD   $18
Not an official Renaissance/Wild Places issue, this amazing Hurdy Gurdy release from Italy still deserves to be mentioned here. "Dies Irae" is the latest chapter in the ever-unfolding and intriguing music of Mr. Doctor and Devil Doll. This piece had originally been completed a couple of years earlier but during the mixing and mastering, the studio was mysteriously engulfed in flames. The original tapes all perished in the blaze and those in attendance narrowly escaped. The music was subsequently rerecorded from scratch and an epic opus emerged via a 45-minute suite, again one long track. Just prior to its release, later masters were discovered which include variances on the original and, consequently, a hidden "end piece" some 23 minutes after the suite ends was appended. Perhaps the "curse" is finally over!

 		  

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FIRE MERCHANTS   Landlords Of Atlantis   RCD 1007   UK '94   CD   $15
Fiery indeed! This band is led by John Goodsall, best known as the guitarist with the prog/fusion groups Brand X and Sandoz. Combining those elements with a metallic edge and amazing guitar pyrotechnics, this thing really rips! A melding of "Birds of Fire"-era Mahavishnu meets Dream Theater!

 

  
  THESE TRAILS   These Trails   SINERGIA 001   US '95   CD   $15
Very limited press of this Hawaiian folk/psych masterpiece from 1973. A truly magical record! The original vinyl press goes for $300+, and not a single copy has turned up in years!



 		  
  GREENSLADE   Shades Of Green   EMCD 9701   UK '99   CD   $15
Earotic, in collaboration with The Wild Places, has put together this excellent 78+ minutes compilation of Greenslade's four studio albums. Led by dual-keyboardists Dave Greenslade (ex-Colosseum) and Dave Lawson (ex-Samurai), this band who existed from1972-75, put out some incredible progressive music!



 		  

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