Photek – Modus Operandi (Triple vinyl re-issue)

Photek – Modus Operandi (Triple vinyl re-issue)

Originally issued on Science/Virgin in September 1997, Modus Operandi established Photek (aka Rupert Parkes) as an unmistakable force within the realm of drum and bass and downtempo. Born in Suffolk, Parkes, learnt saxophone as a child, but by the early 90s, he like many others, got into electronic music, and by the middle of the …

Cast – All Change (vinyl re-issue)

Cast – All Change (vinyl re-issue)

Cast were formed in 1992 and were something of a scouse supergroup, with leader, guitarist John Power previously bassist in The La’s and bassist Peter Wilkinson coming from Shack. Originally a loose conglomerate with various members, Power added guitarist Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson and drummer Keith O’ Neill, and by 1994 Cast were signed to Polydor. …

Caravan – Vinyl Re-issues

Caravan – Vinyl Re-issues

For those who still believe prog is a four-letter word, Caravan remain a mystery – More fool them, for they are missing out on some of the sweetest and most tuneful melodies in 70s rock, whether it be the jazz-inflected vaudeville of the title track of If I Could Do It All Over Again, I’d …