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National Health [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]National HealthVery Modern, not always warm
Canterbury, for many people, it's only the avant-garde jazz of Soft Machine and the British pop of Caravan, but you've to never forget the fantastic National Health. National Health is, in my opinion, the most impressive.
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Of Queues And Cures [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]National HealthAn excellent album
It's probably one of the most important records in the history of Canterbury Scene. It pushes the boundaries of Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, and as mentioned, Canterbury Scene in a way bands in the late 70s and early 80s just weren't doing. It also blows my mind how because despite the album having fantastic musicianship, it was recorded in only one month. In the end I would highly recommend to fans of energetic jazz, and overall just Progressive Rock fans. It has everything a fan of that stuff would want, and would probably open a door to anyone who isn't.
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Another Fine Tune You've Got Me Into [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]GilgameshIntelligent, well played compositions
Very calm, soft and beautiful music from this excellent band. Short themes, all instrumental, with very good playing from all the band's members. If you like the Canterbury scene, this album is a must.
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Te wo Tsunagu KoraJapanese Moviechildhood masterpiece
In Te wo Tsunagu Kora a young autistic boy obsessed with repetitive tasks who is seen as a burden by his teacher switches schools to one where the teacher is more understanding of his quirks, then faces bullying when another new student arrives. His good nature makes him shrug off everything, which in turn teaches the other kids lessons about life and friendship. The finale is uplifting and fun as his class competes against another in a sumo tournament and his calm, unassuming nature comes in handy to great comic effect. I would rank this among the great Japanese childhood films on par with the works of Hiroshi Shimizu.
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Less Is MoreMarillionThis is an undeniably charming release
I think they have done a fine job, and, if the intent was to make people reexamine the back catalogue with a fresh approach, it has most certainly succeeded in doing so.
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Fantastic Voyage [CD + 2Blu-ray]FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE80s pop perfection
Fantastic Voyage is a fantastic album that will put a big smile on your face every time you listen to it. Channeling the sounds of the 80s- Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, etc.- the Fantastics do everything right on this disc. High Fever is not only a great song, but the video is a piece of celebratory pop-art and in this version of the release you get it and the other videos from the album on a blu ray to watch over and over again; the cinematography during the dance solo toward the end is incredible *chef's kiss*. Also included in this release is a live blu ray that is notably slower paced in the editing so you get to see their dance routines more clearly than you get on the discs for the bigger stadium shows. This disc has rapidly climbed up into my personal 10 best of all time right behind X Japan's Dahlia and each listen i doubt it will get unseated any time soon.
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Is This the Life We Really Want?Roger WatersWaters' best solo album
A relief to find such a decent and worthwhile Roger Waters solo album in 2017 that is a more than worthy addition to his body of work.
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Gryphon [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]GryphonA superb debut album from a folk band
The group's eponymous debut is by far their most enjoyable partly because of the musicians refusal to take anything they do too seriously while still displaying serious musical chops. And make no mistake - all four musicians are absolute virtuosos. A wonderful album.
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Bluebell Wood [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD]Big SleepBluebell Wood is a bumpy masterpiece
An interesting and rather unique blend of psychedelic pop and proto-prog. The music is stately and serious, with inventive string arrangements, good piano and organ, as well as some timely guitar. The music may often sound nice and sweet but there is an undercurrent of tension and menace in the arrangements. The album is nearly perfect.
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F E A RMarillionA magnificent prog band
Most importantly, they show that there is no limit to true creativity and you don't have to reinvent the wheel to retain freshness and originality: an expression of true artistry will resonate with the listener regardless of genre conventions and the baggage of the past. Such is "F.E.A.R", an original album that doesn't try to be anything else but itself and succeeds in being a masterpiece.
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More [Priced-down Reissue]MovieA typical film of the late sixties
A beautiful film about ending of peace and love Hipie time in the late 60‘s with an amazing soundtrack of Pink Floyd. A must have for fans and collectors!
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Land of the Lustrous 13 [w/ poetry collection, Special Edition] (Premium KC)Haruko IchikawaArrived with no issues
Arrived with no issues, the volume itself with the additional poetry booklet was so beautiful. The special dust cover has a nice textured paper feel, and Phos drawn with colour pencils on the cover is so bitter sweet.
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Amused To Death [SACD Hybrid] [Limited Release]Roger WatersGreat sounding SACD!
The songs are near to that what Roger Waters did in The Wall of Pink Floyd. It could be called The Wall Part II. Not only for fans it is a great sounding album on this limited SACD.
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DEKA fu-pa01 Extra Large Powder Brush / Koyudo fu-pa Series / Goat Sokoho WhiteMakeup BrushThis might be my new favourite
I ordered out of curiosity unsure if I would like the density or the shape of the handle. I love both! It washed well on first wash and I have tried it with both liquid and powder foundation. It's an absolute dream to use, so bouncy and soft. The handle is perfect for the brush. I'm surprised at the velvet texture from such a densely packed, affordable goat hair brush.
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fu-pa02 CB Foundation Brush / Koyudo fu-pa Series / Goat, PBTMakeup BrushSuper Cute
Great little brush. Nice and soft. Washed well. I've only used it for cream blush at the time of writing my review, but I know it will be good for any liquid blush, bronzer or foundation. Great size for travel. I'm not a fan of synthetic brushes so I wasn't sure how this mixed fibre brush would compare. I'm surprised how much I like it. The matte black handle with the gloss ferrule looks very sleek and classy.
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Mysterious Transfer Student (NHK Shonen Drama Series)Japanese TV Seriesof interest to anime/v-cinema fans
This is a science fiction show that could be of interest to fans of Takashi Miike or Hideaki Anno; if you want to know what they watched growing up that influenced them, here you go. What could have been just a run-of-the-mill television program frequently transcends its limitations here with unique camera set-ups and editing that add visual flare to what would otherwise be scenes of monologue info dumping. It's a good exercise in making the most of a limited budget. Not that the program is perfect, but when it shines the impact this had on the shot composition of anime from the 80s to present becomes obvious; what was novel in this program to keep it interesting became the standard for Gundam and other shows.
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milet 5th Anniversary Live "Green Lights" [2Blu-ray+2CD / Limited Edition]miletA Truly Magical Anniversary Live!
This 5th Anniversary Live "Green Lights" is an absolute triumph for milet and a gift for her fans. The Blu-ray captures the energy and emotion of the night perfectly. Milet's vocals are powerful and breathtaking, and the entire performance is visually stunning. The high-definition quality makes you feel like you have a front-row seat. The limited edition, which includes the 2CDs of the live audio, is fantastic for reliving these incredible performances on the go. This is a beautifully produced package that celebrates a significant milestone in her career. A must-own for any milet fan!
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The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary SACD Multi-ch Hybrid Edition - [7-inch Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [Limited Release]Pink FloydGreat sound and great packaging!
A must have for any Pink Floyd Fan or collector or High-Ender! The details and beautiful bonus remoriables are amazing!
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Live At Pompeii (BD Version)David GilmourAmazing concert!
An amazing concert film about David Glimours Pompeii Concert. The sound is great even if you have it on the new standard bluray. Nothing is better than bluray if you prefer listening high end without using Vinyl.
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When The Wind BlowsAnimationAn evergreen theme
A film about consequence of a nuclear war is an important film in context of the cold war peak in the eighties of last century. The theme is more actual as before.