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This exclusive monthly mail-out gives you a glimpse into our wonderful world. Expect to find Casbah Records insights into rare vinyl gems, under-the-radar records and everything music-related that we love!<\/td><\/tr>
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Casbah Records of the Year!<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Its that time of the year again where we spend many many hours debating the best of the year\u2019s releases! Tough decisions were made to whittle the list down to our top ten, but we love all of these records and hope you do too. Think we\u2019ve missed anything out? Come in and let us know your thoughts!<\/td><\/tr>
New Releases:<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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1. Jaime Wyatt \u201cFeel Good\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0New Country Rock par excellence, evoking the spirit of Bobbie Gentry in her prime!<\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong> 2. Julie Byrne \u201cThe Greater Wings\u201d<\/strong><\/strong> A heartfelt and meditative album of alt-folk intensity. Byrne\u2019s exquisite poetic lyricism matches the dynamism of synth and guitar instrumentation. A beautiful record!<\/td><\/tr>
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3. King Krule \u201cSpace Heavy\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0A stellar fourth album of sludgy, jazzy alt-rock from the one and only!\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong> 4. The Tubs \u201cDead Meat\u201d<\/strong><\/strong> Catchy, spirited DIY folk-tinged rock, reminiscent of jangly Jam melodies crossed with folky Fairport-esque vocal prowess!<\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong>5. Peter Gabriel \u201ci\/o\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0The second coming of the archangel! Twenty years in the making but worth the wait.<\/td><\/tr>
\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 6. Corinne Bailey Rae \u201cBlack Rainbows\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 7. H Hawkline \u201cMilk For Flowers\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 8. Gabriel da Rosa \u201c\u00c9 O Que A Casa Oferece\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 9. Cut Worms \u201cCut Worms\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 10. John Francis Flynn \u201cLook Over The Wall, See The Sky\u201d Honourable Mentions!<\/strong>\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Cat Stevens \u201cKing Of A Land\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Jalen Ngonda \u201cCome Around and Love Me\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Garden Centre \u201cSearching For A Stream\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Rolling Stones \u201cHackney Diamonds\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Yussef Dayes \u201cBlack Classical Music\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f Green Lung \u201cHeathen Land\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Reissues and Compilations:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong> 1.  Gal Costa \u201cIndia\u201d<\/strong><\/strong> Classic of the Tropicalia era! Banned in Brazil at the time of release, which means it must be good!<\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong> 2. Mandy Morton and Spriguns \u201cMagic Lady\u201d<\/strong><\/strong> Timely reissue of this impossibly rare private pressing from 1978! The title track is a tribute to Sandy Denny, plus tales of witches, lost loves, and folklore.<\/td><\/tr>
\ufe0f<\/strong> 3.  Mellow Candle \u201cSwaddling Songs\u201d<\/strong><\/strong> One of the all-time holy grails of acid-folk! If you don\u2019t want to pay \u00a32,500 for an original, this will certainly fill the void.<\/td><\/tr>
\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 4. Karen Dalton \u201cIn My Own Time\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 5. The Beatles \u201c1962-1966\u201d and \u201c1967-1970\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 6. Kings Go Forth \u201cThe Outsiders Are Back\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 7. The Vaselines \u201cThe Way Of The Vaselines\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 8. Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs \u201cIncident At A Free Festival\u201d\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 9. \u201cHidden Treasures: Strange and Sublime Sounds Of Rio De Janeiro\u201d (Mr Bongo)\"\u2b50\"\ufe0f 10. Heatmiser \u201cThe Music Of Heatmiser\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Casbah Music Book of the Year:<\/strong><\/strong> Beware of The Bull: The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray<\/strong><\/em> by Paul Thompson and John Paterson<\/strong><\/strong> Those of a certain age may remember Jake Thackray primarily for his celebrated performances on the late 60s TV show The Bernard Braden Show. His hangdog expression, coupled with his witty and sometimes risqu\u00e9 lyrics always had my parents chuckling away. I wasn\u2019t always sure what the joke was but I knew there was something magical and unique in the world of Jake Thackray. He was a bit folky, a bit jazzy, charismatic, and impossible to put in a musical box! In recent times his music has undergone a rediscovery, no doubt helped by musical luminaries and fellow Yorkshiremen Jarvis Cocker and Alex Turner dropping his name as an influence on their own work. This exhaustive biography from Paul Thompson and John Waterson will further his reputation and hopefully bring him new fans that he so readily deserves. The book leaves no stone unturned in telling Thackray\u2019s story: from strict Catholic upbringing in post war Yorkshire to Durham university, various teaching jobs, travels through France and Algeria where he acquired not only a second language but a love of French \u2018Chanson\u2019 and in particular singer-songwriter George Brassens, and then on to huge success on local northern radio shows, the BBC, and his aforementioned weekly TV slots on The Bernard Braden Show.  He recorded albums at Abbey Road, where he rubbed shoulders with The Beatles (John in particular was a big fan). It looked like nothing could stop him, until he finally began to realize that the life of a celebrity was not for him. He preferred the simple life and pretty much turned his back on fame and fortune.  The writers had full access to Thackray\u2019s family archives and there are a wealth of rare photos, unpublished lyrics and poems\u2014all of which get the reader as close as you\u2019re likely to get to understanding this much missed \u201cenigmatic genius\u201d. <\/td><\/tr>
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Music Film of the Year:<\/strong>They Shot The Piano Player, directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal<\/strong>Fabulous animated film telling the story of the disappearance and presumed murder of Brazilian pianist Francisco Tenorio Junior. The film begins with an American journalist, voiced by Jeff Goldblum, researching Bossa Nova music for his book. His fascination with Tenorio leads him to Brazil, where he talks to everyone who knew him and tries to discover what actually happened in 1976. Including interviews with fellow Brazilian musicians such as Joao Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Vinicius De Moraes, it\u2019s a sad but beautiful film with a superb soundtrack of Bossa Nova music (which we would love to see released!).<\/td><\/tr>
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Read on for Libby\u2019s fascinating gig diary, looking back over some stellar concerts from this year!

Stereolab, Electric Brixton, 18th November<\/strong>
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Stereolab never fails to amaze,returning to London with a warm, vibrant and intimate performance at theElectric Brixton. Their setlist covers their extensive discography, taking youthrough the different directions of their notable career; peacefully starting withthe calm dreamy \u2018come and play in the milky night\u2019, transitioning into classicsongs from their jazzy and lounge inspired \u2018Dots and Loops\u2019, the epic track \u2018Refractions in the Plastic Pulse\u2019 being a highlight of the night. Laetitia Sadier was endearing, engaging with the audience throughout the show, evenmaking a toast to the lovers in the audience before playing the sensual \u2018Pack Yr Romantic Mind\u2019.
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Stereolab ended the night on an intense high with a lengthy encore, performing a montage of tracks including French disco. Noisy, shoegaze, psychedelic bliss!
Slowdive,\u00a0The Troxy, 3rd November<\/strong>
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Shoegaze legends Slowdive return with a tour across the UK, Ireland and North America following their most recent release\u00a0Everything Is Alive.<\/em>\u00a0The performance was visually and sonically engulfing, with the psychedelic visuals behind the band perfectly matching the intense noisy wall of sound. Although I was standing at the front of the stage, I did not feel as much damage to my ears as I was anticipating, despite the extreme volume. Playing tracks from across the band\u2019s entire discography, I found that the material of their two most recent albums particularly shined. Slowdive\u2019s more refined, electronically textured sound, showcases their influence over modern dream pop and indie bands.


Bar Italia, Rough Trade East, 6th October<\/strong>
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Bar Italia delivered an effortlessly cool, detached yet engaging performance at the intimate Rough Trade East, following the release of their latest album\u00a0The Twits<\/em>. Bar Italia are best seen at a small venue, with their laid back, British sludgy guitar riffs and icy demeanour. Nina is a strong frontwoman, taking center stage with a subtle yet powerful, sultry stage presence.
Cortex, Jazz Cafe,\u00a0\u00a021st July<\/strong>
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Original members of the French Jazz-funk band Cortex perform their legendary album\u00a0Troupeau Bleu<\/em>\u00a0at the iconic Jazz Cafe in Camden. This concert felt special in the intimate venue, the band traveling from mystic dreamy ballads, to energetic jazz improvisations, lead by none other than Alain Mion on keys.\u00a0Troupeau Bleu<\/em>\u00a0revolutionised two musical worlds, sampled in a significant amount of hip hop, most notably utilized by the likes of MF Doom, Tyler the Creator, Madlib and J Dilla. This was overall a breathtaking and heart warming performance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0


King Krule, Pryzm Kingston, 15th June<\/strong>
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Celebrating the release of his latest album\u00a0Space Heavy<\/em>, King Krule gave a raw and passionate\u00a0performance in the intimate Pryzm venue in Kingston. Atmospheric and vulnerable, Archy\u2019s latest album sees him continue to mature and evolve as an artist. This was definitely the sweatiest concert I had been to this year however, with mass moshing in the audience\u2014especially to the more energetic songs like \u2018Stoned Again\u2019. Moments like these were complemented with softer tracks such as \u2018Seaforth\u2019. With tickets selling out almost instantly, there was a strong hardcore audience and appreciation present.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0

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