Merry Clayton - Merry ClaytonWe already reissued the first one, Gimme Shelter, on vinyl; now were coming back with her 1971 self titled second album, which, like the first, has never seen a vinyl reissue prior to our release. And its something of a lost soul classic, featuring Merrys passionate takes on songs by Neil Young (Southern Man), Leon Russell (A Song for You), Bill Withers (Grandmas Hands), and James Taylor (Steamroller), with production by Odes own Lou Adler and

Andru notes

Just last week Geoff Barrow (Portishead) mentioned Can as his favourite and most inspiring band ever (The Quietus)

they released their first album for Strut

A Winged Victory For The Sullen

with production by Ode’s own Lou Adler and arrangements by Carole King and Billy Preston

One can trace the influence of artists such as Meredith Monk

Nine Inch Nails release Bad Witch

hence the peculiar accent that Dan uses towards the end

The pantheon of performers known by but one name is full of superstars

made with 100% recyclable material

” says Carter on this utilitarianism

Is it something in our head or maybe in the skies above