The Flying Lizards - The Secret Dub Life of the Flying Lizards (1996) (vinyl reissue 2010)

 

* This vinyl reissue excludes two tracks from the original version, don't have a copy, if anyone has a copy, would they be so kind to share a link it the comments or to the site email, in the about us post on the right, would like 320, but a lower bit rate version would be fine, thanks in advance *

* Released nearly ten years after it was recorded in 1978, The Secret Dub Life of the Flying Lizards features Lizard David Cunningham collaborating with Jah Lloyd on a set of surreal, Lee "Scratch" Perry-influenced dub reggae tracks. Part of a series Jah Lloyd made for Virgin Records' Front Line label. *

 * Jah Lloyd meets David Cunningham - the legendary recordings from 1978 for the first time available on vinyl.

"The source tapes for this LP were recorded in Jamaica by Jah Lloyd (Patrick Francis) as part of a series he made for Virgin Records' Front Line label. The original tapes were not released and were offered to me by Front Line's Jumbo Vanrennen with the suggestion that I should "remix" the music. I accepted the project, expecting lots of time in one of Virgin's studios to play with the music and the equipment, only to be presented with a mono master tape.

So I began to invent (or perhaps re-invent) techniques of editing, looping, filtering and subtraction to deal with unremixable mono material (these were the days before samplers). The subsequent work took a long time: as I thought it might be something of an indulgence I worked on it at weekends and evenings rather than let it interfere with other projects. The techniques used here expanded my vocabulary of musical electronic (as opposed to electronic music) treatments and appear in a very different form on records made at that time. Notably "Fourth Wall", my collaboration with Patti Palladin, and my production work on Michael Nyman's records. The original players remain unidentified. Jah Lloyd used various combinations of musicians but did not include who played on which tracks."

(David Cunningham) *

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Twilight Circus Dub Sound System - Binshaker Dub (1997) Flac

 

* The second Twilight Circus Flac post today, there will be more tomorrow, so don't forget to visit Vibes tomorrow. Still have a few more to share! *

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Twilight Circus Presents - Deeper Roots (2005) Flac

* The first of two Twilight Circus albums in Flac today, the second will follow this post *

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Gene Vincent - I'm Back And Im Proud (1970) @320

* Sweet Gene Vincent (as Ian Dury called him) album released on John Peel's Dandelion label in 1970 *

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Datblygu – The Peel Sessions 1987 - 1993 (2008) @320

 

* Datblygu (Welsh pronunciation: [datˈbləɡi] meaning "develop" or "developing") are an experimental Welsh rock group formed in 1982. They are regarded as a catalyst of the new wave of Welsh rock in the early '80s. *

* The band was formed in by vocalist David R. Edwards and instrumentalist T. Wyn Davies in 1982 while they were at Ysgol Uwchradd in Aberteifi, with instrumentalist Patricia Morgan joining in 1984.Edwards' lyrics were almost entirely in the Welsh language, the subject matter reflecting his "extreme disillusionment" with life in Wales in the early 1980s era under Margaret Thatcher. After four cassette-only releases on Casetiau Neon, the band had their first vinyl release in 1987 on Anhrefn Records, with the Hwgr-Grawth-Og EP featuring just Edwards and Morgan, which was picked up by John Peel and led to a session being recorded for his BBC Radio 1 show (the first of five such sessions). While Welsh radio gave the band little airplay, they also found an outlet through Geraint Jarman's Fideo 9 television show on S4C. The band's first album, Wyau (Eggs), was released in 1988, and was followed two years later with Pyst (Posts) on the Ofn label. Davies left in 1990 and the group continued as a duo for a while, before being augmented by a series of musicians, notably drummer Al Edwards. Moving to Ankst Records, the Christmas-themed Blwch Tymer Tymor cassette was issued in 1991. Edwards collaborated with Tŷ Gwydr and Llwybr Llaethog on the 1992 album LL.LL v T.G. MC DRE, before releasing a final Datblygu album in 1993 with Libertino.After a single, "Alcohol"/"Amnesia" in 1995, the band split up. *

* If anyone would like a Flac version of this please ask for it in the comments including your email address, don't panic, we won't post your address in the comments. Or request the Flac via an email to the site address, which is on the top post "about this Site" on the right. This offer of Flac is limited, and ends next Saturday the 9th September 2025. *

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Cardiacs – The Seaside (Original Edition) CD reissue (2015)

 

 

*  The Seaside was first released as a cassette back in 1984, this CD reissue from 2015 adds nothing new, just the same thirteen tracks. * 

* Formed in England 1977, Cardiacs originated in the group Cardiac Arrest, before entering the stage as Cardiacs in 1981. They began the label Alphabet to release their own material, after a couple of releases the label name was changed to The Alphabet Business Concern. They are best known for their unique style of music (termed "Pronk" by many) which contains elements of Progressive Rock, Punk, and Psychedelic Rock. *

* If anyone would like a Flac version of this please ask for it in the comments including your email address, don't panic, we won't post your address in the comments. Or request the Flac via an email to the site address, which is on the top post "about this Site" on the right. This offer of Flac is limited, and ends next Saturday the 9th September 2025. *

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Twilight Circus Flac's Posts

* Hi I did plan to share more Twilight Circus albums in Flac but I decided to take a break from them today, so anyone expecting more today, then sorry to disappoint you. I will continue posting more of them on Monday. Thought I should add a little more variety to the posts on Vibes. And a few more albums in 320 and not Flac. I shared seven Twilight Circus albums in Flac last week, Vibes is not a Reggae/Dub site, we post a bit of everything! Hope you will understand.* 

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Belle And Sebastian – The Jeepster Singles Collection (2016) @320

 

* This is a vinyl only collection of seven 12" singles by Belle And Sebastian, the compilation was a numbered limited edition set, which included a DVD, which I don't happen to have. If anyone would like a Flac version of this please ask for it in the comments including your email address, don't panic, we won't post your address in the comments. Or request the Flac via an email to the site address, which is on the top post "about this Site" on the right. This offer of Flac is limited, and ends next Saturday the 9th September 2025. *

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Able Tasmans – A Cuppa Tea And A Lie Down (1989 CD Reissue) @320

* This is the CD reissue (1989) of the 1987 debut album, and it contains 5 bonus tracks *

Able Tasmans were an indie pop band from Auckland, New Zealand, initially formed as a duo in 1983. They released four albums and two EPs on Flying Nun Records before splitting up in 1996.

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Steely Dan - 1975 - Katy Lied (2025 Remaster)

Steely Dan - 1975 - Katy Lied (2025 Remaster) (Flac)

Building from the jazz fusion foundation of Pretzel Logic, Steely Dan created an alluringly sophisticated album of jazzy pop with Katy Lied. With this record, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen began relying solely on studio musicians, which is evident from the immaculate sound of the album. Usually, such a studied recording method would drain the life out of each song, but that's not the case with Katy Lied, which actually benefits from the duo's perfectionist tendencies. Each song is given a glossy sheen, one that accentuates not only the stronger pop hooks, but also the precise technical skill of the professional musicians drafted to play the solos. Essentially, Katy Lied is a smoother version of Pretzel Logic, featuring the same cross-section of jazz-pop and blues-rock. The lack of innovations doesn't hurt the record, since the songs are uniformly brilliant. Less overtly cynical than previous Dan albums, the album still has its share of lyrical stingers, but what's really notable are the melodies, from the seductive jazzy soul of "Doctor Wu" and the lazy blues of "Chain Lightning" to the terse "Black Friday" and mock calypso of "Everyone's Gone to the Movies." It's another excellent record in one of the most distinguished rock & roll catalogs of the '70s. (AllMusic)

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Twilight Circus Dub Sound System - Essential Collection (2002) Flac

 

* Today's second Twilight Circus Flac post, there will be more on Monday, so don't forgot to check out Vibes on Monday for more Twilight Circus flac!! *

Many were taken aback when longtime Legendary Pink Dot Ryan Moore entered the yawning chasm of dub music. But they were far from disappointed with the results. Moore seized upon the analog implements of Caribbean technology and created mammoth, concave exercises in the echo chamber. His unique, thunderous sounds avoid the two fatal mistakes of contemporary dub practitioners-attempting to mimic King Tubby's lo-fi aesthetic, and using racks of digital gear that result in dub "lite" (is there anything worse?). If you want your contacts blown out of your eyes, go straight to the "Lowell & Nine-Dub Plate." It's underground nuclear testing without the poison. - Tim Hasle (xlr8r.com)

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Twilight Circus – Vocal Anthology Vol.1 (2008) Flac

 

* The first of two flac posts by Twilight Circus, the other will be on the follwing post. *

Over the past fifteen years or so Canadian engineer, producer & musician Ryan Moore has steadily built himself a strong name in the reggae community. His first release, "Twilight Circus In Dub Volume 1", was the start of a series of dub albums that garnered much critical praise. It was obvious that his dub workouts were heavily influenced by the groundbreaking 1970s dubs of Jamaican greats such as King Tubby and Lee Perry. Even though the influences of the masters were recognizable, Ryan Moore never tried to recreate the works of his illustrious predecessors. Instead he created his own signature sound with instrumental dub outings that made a serious impression and were cherished by many (classic) dub fans.

After having released about 10 dub albums, with some of them being quite successful from a commercial point of view, Ryan Moore moved into new territory. With the release of two 10" singles and the "Foundation Rockers" compilation, a collection of mainly vocal tracks by a number of great Jamaican vocalists with full horn sections and top-notch production, he not only avoided to become repetitive with his 'strictly dub' releases, but also broadened his record buying public. It turned out to be a very good move as it also led to the release of "African Roots", one of Michael Rose's best albums in recent years. Other vocal albums that were released on Ryan Moore's own label M Records include Ranking Joe's "World In Trouble", another Michael Rose set entitled "Warrior", and the compilation albums "Twilight Sound System Presents Deeper Roots", "Cultural Roots Showcase", and "Rasta International". Besides that the dub fan wasn't forgotten as the vocal albums of Ranking Joe and Michael Rose got a dub companion.

"Twilight Sound System ~ Vocal Anthology Vol. 1" contains a great selection of vocal tracks culled from the earlier mentioned compilations, the Michael Rose albums and Twilight Sound System''s album "Remixed: Dubwise". This sampler contains no fillers, only real good efforts with a few of them being truly outstanding tunes. The latter include Fred Locks' "Won't Give Up The Fight", Michael Rose's wicked "Warrior", "Have The Strength" by the criminally underrated Admiral Tibet, Luciano's "What We Got To Do", and Big Youth's awesome "Lion's Den".

A recommended purchase for any old school style oriented reggae fan, who has overlooked the vocal releases on Ryan Moore's M Records.

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The Flaming Stars – London After Midnight (Singles, Rarities & Bar Room Floor-Fillers 1995-2005) (2006) @320

* The last post of albums by The Flaming Stars, another compilation, this time a double cd collection *

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The Flaming Stars – Bring Me The Rest Of Alfredo Garcia (Singles 1995-1996) (1997) @320

* I have two compilations by The Flaming Stars still to share, here is the first and the other will be on the following post, hope you have enjoyed this fine band. *

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Stevie Wonder - 1976 - Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder - 1976 - Songs In The Key Of Life (Flac)

Songs in the Key of Life was Stevie Wonder's longest, most ambitious collection of songs, a two-LP (plus accompanying EP) set that -- just as the title promised -- touched on nearly every issue under the sun, and did it all with ambitious (even for him), wide-ranging arrangements and some of the best performances of Wonder's career. The opening "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Have a Talk with God" are curiously subdued, but Stevie soon kicks into gear with "Village Ghetto Land," a fierce exposé of ghetto neglect set to a satirical Baroque synthesizer. Hot on its heels comes the torrid fusion jam "Contusion," a big, brassy hit tribute to the recently departed Duke Ellington in "Sir Duke," and (another hit, this one a Grammy winner as well) the bumping poem to his childhood, "I Wish." Though they didn't necessarily appear in order, Songs in the Key of Life contains nearly a full album on love and relationships, along with another full album on issues social and spiritual. Fans of the love album Talking Book can marvel that he sets the bar even higher here, with brilliant material like the tenderly cathartic and gloriously redemptive "Joy Inside My Tears," the two-part, smooth-and-rough "Ordinary Pain," the bitterly ironic "All Day Sucker," or another classic heartbreaker, "Summer Soft." Those inclined toward Stevie Wonder the social-issues artist had quite a few songs to focus on as well: "Black Man" was a Bicentennial school lesson on remembering the vastly different people who helped build America; "Pastime Paradise" examined the plight of those who live in the past and have little hope for the future; "Village Ghetto Land" brought listeners to a nightmare of urban wasteland; and "Saturn" found Stevie questioning his kinship with the rest of humanity and amusingly imagining paradise as a residency on a distant planet. If all this sounds overwhelming, it is; Stevie Wonder had talent to spare during the mid-'70s, and instead of letting the reserve trickle out during the rest of the decade, he let it all go with one massive burst. (AllMusic)

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Twilight Circus - Fleximix Singles (2012) Flac

* The second Flac share from Twilight Circus, back with a couple more on Saturday, having Friday off. *

In 2004, Twilight Circus / Ryan Moore released eight vinyl 45 singles under the Fleximix imprint (the name a reference to his vintage Trident mixing console).

This digital release features the content of the Fleximix vinyl series (vocal & dub versions) plus several bonus mixes.

Guests: Luciano, Michael Rose (Grammy Award winner with Black Uhuru), Ranking Joe (dancehall DJ legend aka The Bionic DJ), Natural Black, Style Scott (Roots Radics – reggae drum legend).

Remixes feature the talents of leading UK Dub artists Vibronics & Russ D / Disciples.

Widely recognized as one of the most exciting and original artists working in dub today, multi- instrumentalist, producer and sound engineer Ryan Moore aka Twilight Circus has been involved with dub for the last 25 years.

Moore's take on dub is a radical application of the ideology of dub pioneers like King Tubby, Lee Perry and Augustus Pablo. His bass lines weight tons, his atmospheres are deep, and his arrangements are kaleidoscopic: he 'plays' the sound studio.

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Twilight Circus - Extended Disco Mixes (2013) Flac

 

* The first of two Flac posts by Twilight Circus, the second one will be posted within the hour*

Inspired by figures such as 70's New York dance remix legend Tom Moulton and Jamaica's innovators such as King Tubby, this release features extended mixes of Twilight Circus productions, either extensively reworked for the dancefloor as per Moulton's method or in the Jamaican 'disco mix' style - with the dub and vocal mix edited together.

If it were 1977, these would have been the heady mixes appearing on hot 12 inch wax, troubling the dancefloor from the clubs of NYC like Studio 54 all the way to the outdoor sound system sessions of the West Kingston ghettos.

Featuring reggae music legends like Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), Admiral Tibet, Mikey General, Fred Locks, Sugar Minott, Dean Fraser, Vin Gordon (Bob Marley) and Sly Dunbar, these extended mixes are previously unreleased and are appearing now for the first time as a digital-only album.

Widely recognized as one of the most exciting and original artists working in dub today, multi- instrumentalist, producer and sound engineer Ryan Moore aka Twilight Circus has been involved with dub for the last 25 years.

Moore's take on dub is a radical application of the ideology of dub pioneers like King Tubby, Lee Perry and Augustus Pablo. His bass lines weight tons, his atmospheres are deep, and his arrangements are kaleidoscopic: he 'plays' the sound studio.

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Sam Phillips - 1994 - Martinis & Bikinis

 

Sam Phillips - 1994 - Martinis & Bikinis @320

With Martinis and Bikinis, Sam Phillips' music turns decidedly Beatlesque: edgier and more psychedelic than her previous work, songs like "Strawberry Road" and "Same Rain" springboard from John Lennon-inspired origins, while "Same Changes" brazenly borrows from "If I Needed Someone" -- Van Dyke Parks' string arrangement for the stunning "Baby, I Can't Please You" even recalls "Tomorrow Never Knows." (To punctuate matters, the album closes with a cover of Lennon's "Gimme Some Truth.") The difference between Phillips and the vast majority of her pop-revisionist contemporaries, however, is that she never coasts on the fumes of her influences, but turns them on their head and gives them new life -- regardless of the approach, her impassioned, spiritually charged songs remain the product of a singular vision. (AllMusic)

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The Flaming Stars – Born Under A Bad Neon Sign (2006) @320

 

* Born Under A Bad Neon Sign (2006) was The Flaming Stars was the seventh studio album from this I feel under rated band. I have shared with you, all their studio albums, there are a couple of compilations still to post and will post them on Saturday, taking Friday off. *

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