Jazkamer - We Want Epic Drama (2010)

Jazkamer
We Want Epic Drama (2010, Pica Disk)

"Billed as a "big-band noise extravagansa", this is some epically spastic and propulsive plaster blaster from the always impenetrable John Hegre and Lasse Marhaug; joined here by several other metal and noise luminaries. Dig it loud little biddies!" - DD

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Roedelius - Wenn Der Südwind Weht (1981)

Roedelius
Wenn Der Südwind Weht (1981, Sky Records)

"Languid yet absolute and sublime, the warm synth and organ patterns found here percolate through the brain creating infinite tranquility. To say the least this album is exceptional and should be experienced by everyone, so dig in and swallow blessed bunnies!" - DD

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Piero Piccioni - More Than a Miracle (C'era Una Volta) (1967)

Piero Piccioni
More Than a Miracle (C'era Una Volta) (1967, MGM Records)

"An elegant and dreamy score from the prolific Piero Piccioni; this reminds me somewhat of Once Upon A Time In The West or the music from Galaxy Express 999 or something of that ilk, though overall it's more evenly paced. It can be a little repetitive but I've been jammin it often for months while riding the metro and deffy recommend for some easy-breezy good times. Dig in foolies 'n coolies!" - DD

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Various Artists - Kroncong: Early Indonesian Pop Music Vol.1 (2006)

Various Artists
Kroncong: Early Indonesian Pop Music Vol.1 (2006, Rice Records / Office Sambinha)

"Here's an excellent compilation of Indonesian pop, perfect for chilling in the sun. I believe this was first posted on the brilliant Holy Warbles blog way back when and has since popped up on several others, but I wanted to post it anyway because I love it. Please enjoy!" - DD

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Noah Howard - The Black Ark (1972)

Noah Howard
The Black Ark (1972, Freedom Records)

"Recorded in '69 and featuring an impressive lineup (Arthur Doyle!?) performing four original compositions, saxophonist Noah Howard's The Black Ark is a solid beast of frenetic splendor. Highly recommended for jazzers of all shapes and sizes." - DD

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Robbie Basho - Bouquet (1983) (Cass.)

Robbie Basho
Bouquet (Cass.) (1983, Basho Productions)

"I haven't posted any Basho in far too long and have meant to on many occasions, so at last here it is. This is a self released cassette (complete with warble) from towards the end of his career and features plenty of those haunting vocals. Absolutely beautiful, so please enjoy!" - DD

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Emil Beaulieau ‎– Memories (1994?)

Emil Beaulieau
Memories (1994?, Pure)

"Huzzah! From the grrrand master of North American noise comes Memories; a fierce and eclectic blend of tape loops, feedback and all sorts of mangled and fuzzy collage work. The man is easily one of the most notable figures in noise (not to mention his other incredible contributions to the genre) and this is one of my favourites of his (that I've heard). Enjoy it little birrrdies!" - DD

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Various Artists - Killing Melody: Instrumental Music From Japanese Pinky Violence Movies (2010) (LP)

Various Artists
Killing Melody: Instrumental Music From Japanese Pinky Violence Movies (LP) (2010, Ethbo Music)

"Pinky Violence is probably the best name for a film genre ever, and that's fitting given the films it produced; titillating, irreverent, violent (duh), funny, action packed, and above all just plain cool. This compilation of classic music from these films is exactly as groovy as you'd think given that description, so jam on all you sexy biker babies!" - DD

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Thanks to the incredible Holy Warbles for the original upload!

David Wescott ‎– A Musical Evocation Of The Old Testament (1981) (LP)

David Wescott
A Musical Evocation Of The Old Testament (LP) (1981, Musical Touch Sound)

"If the Old Testament were a late 70's/early 80's sci-fi, spaghetti western set in a dystopian future and Ennio Morricone, Vangelis and Giorgio Moroder were teamed to write and produce the score, I think this would be that score. The sample track doesn't do a good job of showcasing what the album has to offer but it's the only one I could find, so please grab this and enjoy." - DD

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