November 29, 2025

Nathan Mahl – The Clever Use Of Shadows (1999, CD, Canada)






Tracklist:
1 Without Words 9:50
2 Clever Use Of Shadows 10:20
3 Orgasmik Outburst II 2:42
4 Machiavélique 6:41
5 Beyond The Rims Of Despair 9:16
6 Something Like That 8:23
7 The Rubber Cage 5:51
8 Call To Arms 9:08

Musicians:
Bass [4 & 5 String Basses] – Claude Prince
Drums, Percussion – Alain Bergeron
Guitars, Effects, Vocals – José Bergeron
Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals – Guy LeBlanc
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Paul Desgagné

Motoi Sakuraba – Gikyokuonsou (1991, CD, Japan)




Tracklist:
1 Humpty Dumpty 6:26
2 Tone Access 3:46
3 Byzantium 6:00
4 Motion 8:15
5 Paradigm 4:01
6 Narratage 5:20
7 Scrap And Build 5:43
8 Drama Composition 5:44

Musicians:
Bass – Ken Ishita
Drums – Takeo Shimoda
Synthesizer, Piano, Organ – Motoi Sakuraba

November 15, 2025

Black Ox Orkestar – Ver Tanzt? = ?װער טאַנצט (2004, LP, Canada)





Tracklist:
1 Shvartze Flamen, Vayser Fayer 2:34
2 Papir Iz Dokh Vays 4:13
3 Fishelakh In Vaser 3:29
4 Cretan Song 2:28
5 Ver Tanzt? 3:17
6 Stav Ya Pitv 3:51
7 Nign 2:42
8 Toyte Goyes In Shineln 3:42
9 Kalarash 3:04
10 Forn Forstv 2:26
11 Skočne 2:21
12 Moscowitz Terkisher 3:10
13 Di Khasene 5:42

Musicians:
Clarinet, Guitar, Bass Clarinet – Gabe Levine
Contrabass – Thierry Amar
Violin, Bass Clarinet – Jessica Moss
Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Cimbalom, Drums, Violin, Harmonium – Scott Levine Gilmore
Guest:
Jesse Levine: Piano (5); Accordion (9)
Nadia Moss: Piano (12)

A powerful, haunting, and essential record of modern Jewish Diasporic Folk music. Featuring members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Silver Mt. Zion, the album fuses Eastern European and Klezmer traditions with the brooding, cinematic atmosphere of the Montreal post-rock scene. Sung primarily in Yiddish, it explores themes of diaspora, trauma, and politics with a rare, devastating sincerity. The sound is simultaneously archaic and urgently modern, defined by acoustic strings (violin, bass), clarinet, cymbalom, and Scott Levine Gilmore's baritone vocals.

Nivaldo Ornelas – Viagem Através De Um Sonho (1982, LP, Brazil)



Tracklist:
A1 Óh-Vó
A2 Da Minha Janela
A3 Antílope
A4 Trem Carioca
A5 Dois Engenhos
B1 Viagem Através De Um Sonho - 1
B2 Amanhecendo
B3 Nova Suissa, Sábado À Tarde
B4 Lascívia
B5 Dois Mosteiros

Musicians:
Nivaldo Ornelas: Composed By (A1, A3, A4, A5, B1, B3, B4), Flute (A1, A2, A3, B4), Keyboards (A1), Tenor Saxophone (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3), Soprano Saxophone (A3, A4, A5, B5), Vocals (A5), Accordion (B5).
Marcos Resende: Synthesizer (A2)
Osvaldo Corrêa: Electric Guitar (A5)
Antonio Adolfo: Piano (A1, A4).
André Tendetta: Drums (A1).
Luizão Maia: Electric Bass (A1, A4), Bass (A5).
João Parahyba: Percussion (A1, A4, A5).
José Carlos Ramos: Alto Saxophone (A1).
Repolho: Congas (A2).
Nilson Matta: Bass (A3, B5).
Théo Lima: Drums (A3, B5).
Osvaldo Corrêa: Electric Guitar (A3).
José Vaz: Percussion (A3).
Alberto Chimelli: Synthesizer (A3).
Marcos Resende: Synthesizer (A5).
Paulo Braga: Drums (B1).
Jamil Joanes: Electric Bass (B1).
Ricardo Silveira: Electric Guitar (B1).
Cidinho: Percussion (B1, B4).
André Dequech: Piano, Electric Organ (B1), Piano (B4).
Edu Mello E Souza: Synthesizer (B1).
Alex Malheiros: Electric Bass (B3).
Wagner Tiso: Electric Organ, Piano (B3).
Luizinho Maia: Electric Guitar (B4).
Paulo Guimarães: Flute (B4).
Ricardo Pontes: Flute (B4).
Vocals:
Jane Duboc: Featuring (A1, A3).
Sonia Burnier: Featuring (A1, A3).
Viva Voz: Featuring (B3), Vocals (B4).
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums – Théo Lima
Soprano Saxophone, Accordion, Flute – Nivaldo Ornelas

A richly textured and vibrant example of Brazilian Jazz Fusion and instrumental MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). Featuring an incredible roster of Brazilian music legends, this album is defined by Nivaldo Ornelas's masterful flute and saxophone work blending with sophisticated keyboard arrangements and tight, groove-heavy percussion. A key '80s release showcasing the melodic complexity and technical brilliance of instrumental Brazilian music.

Presage – Presage (1983, LP, Italy)



Tracklist:
A1 Presage 3:44
A2 Cyborg 4:09
A3 Blue Mirage 4:10
A4 Cyrce 3:44
A5 Trigger 2:50
B1 Space Runner 3:44
B2 Tibet 4:35
B3 Overglide 3:35
B4 Oddity 5:56

Musicians:
Tony Pomara: drums
Giacomo Caliolo: guitar
Pinuccio Zuppone: keyboards
Orazio Ursino: bass
Giovanni Burzomato: guitar
Producer, Composed By, Arranged By – G.P. Reverberi

A fascinating and rare piece of Italian 80s music, Presage sits at the intriguing intersection of Italian Progressive Rock and emerging New Wave/Electro-Pop. The album utilizes heavy synthesizer textures and drum machines, giving classic prog structures a sleek, futuristic, and atmospheric '80s sheen. Highly sought after by collectors of RPI (Rock Progressivo Italiano) for its unique, synth-driven sound.

November 08, 2025

Heat Exchange – Reminiscence (2017, CD, Canada)



Tracklist:
1 For Those Who Listen 3:43
2 Inferno 3:52
3 Reminiscence 4:37
4 Can You Tell Me 3:06
5 Stopwatch 5:48
6 She Made Me All Alone 3:31
7 Philosophy 2:50
8 Scorpio Lady 2:35
9 Scat 3:22
10 Four To Open The Door 9:34

Musicians:
Bass – Ralph Smith
Drums, Backing Vocals – Marty Morin
Guitar – Neil Chapman
Keyboards, Harmonica – Gord McKinnon
Saxophone, Flute – Craig Carmody
Vocals – Mike Langford


During their brief existence, Heat Exchange from Canada recorded an album of which only four tracks were released as 45s for the Yorkville. This is the complete Heat Exchange studio recordings (1972–73), including their three 45s plus the previously unreleased recordings they did for their never released LP in 1972.

Carlo Maria Cordio/ Claudio Simonetti – Aenigma/ Conquest/ Morirai A Mezzanotte (1988, CD, Italy)




Aenigma
1 Carlo Maria Cordio– Sudden Death 2:58
2 Carlo Maria Cordio– On The Dark Hill 3:12
3 Carlo Maria Cordio– Demon Knights 2:15
4 Carlo Maria Cordio– Sudden Death 2:13
5 Carlo Maria Cordio– Devil In A Red Dress 2:59
6 Carlo Maria Cordio– Science Project 3:14
7 Carlo Maria Cordio– Leaving LA 3:51
8 Carlo Maria Cordio– Imaginary Crimes 3:28
9 Carlo Maria Cordio– Opening Night 3:14
10 Carlo Maria Cordio– Search And Destroy 3:29
11 Carlo Maria Cordio– Fire And Dust 2:24
12 Carlo Maria Cordio– Run To Kill 2:32
13 Carlo Maria Cordio– Leaving LA 2:40
14 Carlo Maria Cordio– Breaking The Waves 2:12
15 Carlo Maria Cordio– Before And After 3:32
16 Carlo Maria Cordio– Tomorrow Woman 1:21
17 Carlo Maria Cordio– Fear Above Water 2:48
18 Carlo Maria Cordio– Head Over Heels 2:55
Conquest
19 Claudio Simonetti– Conquest 2:59
20 Claudio Simonetti– Flutes In The Night 2:07
21 Claudio Simonetti– Night Creatures 2:18
22 Claudio Simonetti– The Capture 1:31
23 Claudio Simonetti– The Cavern 1:04
24 Claudio Simonetti– Black Birds 1:18
25 Claudio Simonetti– Lonely Man 1:26
26 Claudio Simonetti– Funny Hunt 0:39
27 Claudio Simonetti– Dolphin 1:10
Morirai A Mezzanotte
28 Claudio Simonetti– Nichola's Death 1:54
29 Claudio Simonetti– The Smog Suspense 2:20
30 Claudio Simonetti– Black Dream 2:02
31 Claudio Simonetti– Dark Strings 0:53
32 Claudio Simonetti– Night Strings 1:02


Composed By – Carlo Maria Cordio (1 to 18), Claudio Simonetti (19 to 32)
Tracks 1 - 18 are from the soundtrack to Lucio Fulci's Aenigma, made in 1987.
Tracks 19 - 27 are from the soundtrack to Lucio Fulci's Conquest, made in 1983.
Tracks 28 - 32 are from the soundtrack to Lamberto Bava's Morirai A Mezzanotte (aka The Midnight Killer), made in 1986.


November 01, 2025

EYE – Vision And Ageless Light (2016, CD, Usa)


Tracklist:
1 Book Of The Dead 3:29
2 Kill The Slavemaster 6:06
3 Searching 5:26
4 Dweller Of The Twilight Void 3:59
5 As Sure As The Sun 27:26

Musicians:
Drums, Gong, Bells, Chimes, Percussion, Voice – Brandon Smith
Electric Bass, Double Bass, Percussion, Voice – Michael Sliclen
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jon Finley
Guest, Voice – Amy Michelle Hoffman, Matthew Auxier
Organ, Mellotron, Guitar [6 String], Twelve-String Guitar, Synthesizer, Sequencer [ARP & Moog Sequencers], Electric Piano, Voice – Lisa Bella Donna

Regna – Cinema (2023, CD, Spain)


Tracklist:
1 Opening Credits 0:58
2 Return To... 6:30
3 Spyglass 8:16
4 Tangent 8:38
5 Dramatis Personae 1:31
6 Accolade 20:27
7 Curtains 1:03

Musicians:
Bass Guitar – Arturo García Gonzálvez
Drums – Eric Lavado Díaz
Electric Guitar – Alejandro Domínguez Moreno
Keyboards – Miquel González Sánchez
Electric Guitar – Xavier Martínez Mesas
Vocals – Marc Illa / vocals