THE KOTO MUSIC OF JAPAN - Nonesuch Records ,1965

An impressive study of Japanese koto music ,in varying styles. 6 different masters play pieces solo ,and as duos and/or trios. This is the mono version of this fine album ,procured from the back room at Record Trader ,the storefront of my Ft. Myers,FL pal ,Ralph Tarantino. Pristine vinyl ,not a pop or click or scratch to be found! Since the interest in my post ,"Koto -The Beatles" (found here: http://archive.org/download/Koto-theBeatles/279Koto-theBeatles.zip  ) ,garnered over 200 downloads (including receipients as far flung as Captain Sensible of The Damned! and his friends) ,I figured it was time to unleash this beast upon the ears of the world! The liner notes are very informative ,telling the stories of each of the masters ,and the tales behind the music. Could not find a link to this anywhere ,but did see a few sites selling the lp. Very zen ,and trippy ,almost a Japanese version of the Indian sitar music.Mellow and merry-making. Cover art by John Trotta ,produced by Jac Holzman ,recorded by Katsumasa Takasago in Japan. Most folks don't know the famous Japanese koto was actually brought into being by the Chinese! Part of Nonesuch's "International Series".
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https://archive.org/download/TheKotoMusicOfJapan-NonesuchRecords1965/TheKotoMusicOfJapan-NonesuchRecords1965.zip

CATERWAUL OF SOUND - Stabby Road

A new band with their debut,sent to me by the bassist,Rico Vanian.And the Damned comparisons don't end there! I think these fellas sound like old school UK punk,specifically The Damned.They cover : Hole,The Ronettes,and also do an update on "Old Mac Donald" ,and "Movin' On Up",a/k/a  " Theme From The Jeffersons", just to point out that they have a sense of humor as well.And that is easily discovered by looking at the Beatles album cover parody!Good luck guys,hope to hear more from you soon!
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https://archive.org/download/CaterwaulOfSound-StabbyRoad/797CaterwaulOfSound-StabbyRoad.zip

THE WAIKIKIS -Midnight Luau

The main reason I'm posting this,is for my pal ,Captain Sensible,of The Damned.He really dug when I posted" Beatles Koto",so I give you more.This album,7 of 10 songs of which are Beatles covers, which are played by a steel guitar,flute and organ ensemble,are mellow and weird ,in a resort lounge sort of way.Their 3 original songs are even more bizzare.Check it out,Capt!
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http://www.mediafire.com/?qd3424d46yhscn4

SANITY ASSASSINS/DISPOSSESSED split

From East Hartford,CT,both bands have an eerie horror/goth/dark sound to them.Sanity Assassins is a little more punk edged,while Dispossessed sound like old Alice Cooper band meets later Damned,when they went spooky goth.Sanity Assassins also do a Damned cover,and do a damned good job!Timothy Renner who does their art has a Pushead/Misfits lettering style as you can see.i guess something's in the water in Connecticut!Can't find anywhere on the web,except now,here!I do believe Sanity Assassins did put out a few records,this is early on.First 5 tracks are from demo(pics in zip)

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