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LP Record Following the huge success of last year's 40th-anniversary edition of the Ramones' debut album "Ramones", a deluxe version of their second album, Leave Home, is now being released. On this thirty-minute masterpiece, first released in January 1977, the Ramones unleashed iconic songs like "Pinhead", "California Sun", and "Swallow My Pride" upon their fans. To properly celebrate the significant anniversary of this immortal punk rock album, Rhino is releasing "Leave Home" in a limited edition of 15000 copies as a 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 3CD/1LP set. It features two different mixes of the album: CD 1 includes a remastered original mix and a brand new 40th Anniversary Mix created by sound engineer and mixer Ed Stasium, who was also involved in the original recording.

LP Record John William Coltrane is now considered one of the most influential figures in jazz history. However, when he first appeared in Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra in the late 1940s, nobody would have guessed that this shy twenty-year-old would become an iconic musician within a decade. This album showcases John Coltrane at the peak of his solo career, though of course, it also features more significant compositions.

LP Record The unique style of the great Nina Simone encompassed a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, pop, and classical music. This collection features some of her finest interpretations of jazz ballads and blues. As a bonus, it includes one of Simone's most significant hits, "My Baby Just Cares for Me".

LP Record SAVED! is an apocalyptic revelation about the complex, sometimes ugly, and always non-linear process of healing. In it, Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter documents a sincere effort to achieve salvation through the teachings of charismatic Christianity, focusing on the Pentecostal-Holiness movement, which prescribes that closeness to God is manifested through transcendent personal experiences. Sonically and thematically, the album is both a logical conclusion to and a significant departure from Hayter's earlier work under the name Lingua Ignota.

LP Record Bcos U Will Never B Free is the debut album from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rex Orange County. Written and recorded in his bedroom at the age of 16, the album gained significant attention when he self-released it on his Bandcamp page in September 2015. The lo-fi textures and hi-def emotions led to a collaboration with Tyler, The Creator, who invited the teenager, born Alex O'Connor, to Los Angeles. There, they wrote two songs for Tyler's album "Flower Boy". Rex has since released two studio albums, "Apricot Princess" in 2017 and "Pony" in 2019.

LP Record Released on 3 June 2013, ".Like Clockwork" is the sixth studio album from American rock band Queens of the Stone Age. The album represents a significant moment in the band's discography, showcasing their unique blend of hard rock, alternative rock, and desert rock influences. It features a collection of ten tracks, including "Kalopsia", "Keep Your Eyes Peeled", "I Sat By The Ocean", "The Vampyre Of Time And Memory", "If I Had A Tail", "My God Is The Sun", which was also released as a single, "Fairweather Friends", "Smooth Sailing", "I Appear Missing", and the title track, ".Like Clockwork".

LP Record The Gathering: Beautiful Distortion", released in 2022, marks the return of the Dutch rock group The Gathering after a significant hiatus. This album showcases the band's evolution, blending their signature atmospheric rock with elements of progressive and alternative sound. The record is a testament to their musical maturity, featuring complex arrangements and emotive lyrics that resonate with long-time fans and new listeners alike. Following Anneke van Giersbergen's departure from the band years ago, the vocals are now led by Silje Wergeland, whose voice adds a fresh yet familiar dynamic to the group's sound.

LP Record Released in 1989, De La Soul's groundbreaking album "3 Feet High and Rising" marked a significant moment in hip-hop history. The debut studio album from the Long Island trio—Posdnuos, Trugoy, and Maseo—was a breath of fresh air with its eclectic samples and playful lyrics. Often labelled as alternative hip-hop, the album's innovative style was characterised by its use of diverse samples from various genres including jazz, funk, pop, and rock. Standout tracks like "The Magic Number", "Eye Know", and "Me Myself and I" showcase the group's creativity and their ability to craft catchy, message-driven hooks. Other tracks such as 'Jenifa Taught Me' and 'Potholes In My Lawn' further demonstrate their storytelling artistry.

LP Record Badmotorfinger is the third studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on 8th October 1991 through A&M Records. After touring in support of their previous album, Louder Than Love (1989), Soundgarden began working on the Badmotorfinger album in early 1991. The album was recorded in several studios across Seattle and Los Angeles with producer Terry Date. Badmotorfinger marked a significant stylistic shift for Soundgarden, as the band began experimenting with alternative rock and grunge. The album spawned three singles: "Jesus Christ Pose", "Outshined", and "Rusty Cage". "Jesus Christ Pose" and "Outshined" were nominated for Grammy Awards in 1992 and 1993, respectively.

LP Record "Doba ledová" (Ice Age) is a 1987 album by the Czech singer Bára Basiková, marking one of her first entries into the music industry. The album showcases Basiková's significant vocal range and style, which later contributed to her status as a prominent figure in Czech rock music. The tracklist features a collection of songs that blend rock elements with the emotive delivery characteristic of Basiková's performances. Notable tracks like "Odplouváš Dál", "Kladnej Hrdina", and the title track "Doba Ledová" offer listeners a glimpse into the thematic and musical diversity present throughout the album.

LP Record "Tough" is the name of John Mayall's new studio album, his sixth on Eagle Records. The work rightfully earns its title, as it's significantly different from its predecessors, with a harder and even more consistently captivating direction. After a long period with the stable Bluesbreakers lineup, the album "Tough" was created with a new group of musicians who have clearly revitalised Mayall and served as the perfect medium for his work. Shortly before his 76th birthday, Mayall shows no signs of slowing down; on the contrary, he is spending most of the year touring America and Europe with his new band.

LP Record Savatage's 1989 album "Gutter Ballet" marks a significant turning point in the band's musical direction, showcasing a shift towards a more theatrical and progressive style of heavy metal. The album is known for its complex arrangements and dramatic elements, influenced by the introduction of pianist and co-songwriter Jon Oliva, who brought with him a passion for classical music and Broadway. The title track, "Gutter Ballet", is particularly famous for its piano melody and has become one of the band's signature songs.

LP Record Twenty years ago, the most famous group in rap history and the forefathers of the gangsta rap movement released their groundbreaking album, "Straight Outta Compton", which included timeless classics like "Straight Outta Compton" and "Express Yourself". The 1988 release shot to number one on the US rap charts and was also a huge success here in the Czech Republic. 'Kidz' from 'da hood' found a space for self-expression and enthusiastically integrated N.W.A. into their youth culture. Even today, a new hip-hop generation is growing up, looking to these pioneers whose work and art have significantly influenced their lives.

LP Record Sea Change is an album by Beck, released in 2002. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who previously produced albums for Radiohead. It marked a significant change in musical style for Beck, who was previously known for his eclectic mix of genres. The album was both critically and commercially successful and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.