Monday, June 21, 2010

Sufi Mind Game

Stunning power-duo action from Portland guitar legend Steven Wray Lobdell and former Hitting Birth drummer David Parks. Some classic "too rare for Discogs" items here this time, I figured I was overdue for a labor of love.



First up is this untitled live cassette (although it might be called "Complete Metamorphosis", see cover scan). I'm not sure if there is another tape or not, there was a review in Snipe Hunt magazine way back when but I was never able to ascertain whether it was the same one. This little beauty needed some serious resuscitation, particularly on the left channel. No sound processing was used other than gain adjustment.



Next we have their long-lost single for Holy Mountain (YAMA 002), complete with cover scans.



Finally, there was a single on the infamous Stomach Ache label, there was a cover but no track/recording info.

And as a little bonus I've included their track from the Bananafish compilation "My Baby Does Good Sculptures", the only thing that IS listed on Discogs from this lost treasure of a band. As always, any additional info or comments is appreciated.

Portland represent!

SMG

Monday, June 14, 2010

David Jackman - Sol Mara

Beautiful, hypnotic drone goodness from the man behind Organum. This was initially released as a 1-sided LP included with Organum's Ikon EP, later it was reissued on CD with bonus versions. Out of print and well worth your time.

Sol Mara