The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Thank God For Mental IllnessThis the first time this title has been available on vinyl . At the risk of further labouring a rather obvious point, with Thank God for Mental Illness, their third collection of absolutely stunning music in 1996, the Brian Jonestown Massacre parallels the prolific and effortless brilliance of the Rolling Stones at their fevered late 1960s peak; the sheer scope of their achievements is stunning rarely are bands quite so productive, or quite so

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Wayne Marshall

‰۝ a single that helped define the sound of North Carolina‰۪s music scene in the ‰Û÷80s and ‰Û÷90s

great fires and mushroom clouds

fresh and catchy and altogether

it bore lots of fruit

The departure of drummer Richard Jupp prior to commencing the writing and recording process in earnest saw early sessions characterised by new approaches to rhythm

Expect disgusting noise rock of titanic proportions ready to pound the muck out of your ears and the pus out of your eyes

Compilation with unique artwork

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up and coming French singer Mahaut Mondino

åÊåÊTom Waits‰۪åÊBlue ValentineåÊand Beck‰۪såÊSea ChangeåÊwere both touchstone albums during the recording process but ultimately what ends up shining through onåÊBroken FlowersåÊis Cottee‰۪s own vision and unique tone - a Spaghetti Western shot on the streets of Manchester as the incessant rain hammers down