Needle Time

  The Sound - From The Lions Mouth [IF 03 USA 2012 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC] Originally released on Korova Records (KODE 5) in the United Kingdom in 1981. Here is a brand new 176.4kHz full resolution rip. I think that it remains a travesty that From The Lions Mouth is still out-of-print. The original album was released on Korvova Records via WEA (Warners) in the UK back in 1981, never to be repressed except for a very limited run on US label 1972 Records - who ironically are distributed by Warners US division of Rhino Records. Hats off to 1972 Records and those responsible for mastering this very limited repress - these ten classic tracks have likely never sounded so damn good. This one off re-pressing of the album was by Rainbo Records in California and it is wrapped in a heavy duty, thick card tip-on gatefold jacket. An original 1981 Korova pressing of this album (if you can find a decent copy) will set you back up towards 100 quid, this 2012 pressing fetches just as much on the se...

The Sound - From The Lions Mouth [IF 03 USA 2012 24-Bit FLAC] Originally released on Korova Records (KODE 5) in the United Kingdom in 1981. I think that it remains a travesty that From The Lions Mouth remains unavailable. The original album was released on Korvova Records via WEA (Warners) in the UK back in 1981, never to be repressed except for a very limited run on US label 1972 Records - who ironically are distributed by Warners US division of Rhino Records. Hats off to 1972 Records and those responsible for mastering this very limited repress - these ten classic tracks have likely never sounded so damn good. Adrian Borland never received the accolades he deserved for his songwriting ability, his lyrics were filled with anger, anxiety and pain, yet there was a beauty in them which the remaining members managed to wrap up in melancholic melodies. Silent Air is one of the best sad songs ever written, the powerful Winning is really a tale of desperation, suicidal thoug...