New Releases

Artist Rory Block
Title The Lady and Mr.Johnson
Label Rykodisc
The spirit of Robert Johnson and the Delta Blues tradition come to life on Rory Block’s Rykodisc debut, The Lady and Mr. Johnson. The recording, comprised entirely of Robert Johnson’s music, may be the most compelling and important release in the celebrated blueswoman’s 40-year career. An expert slide guitarist and a masterful singer, Block’s unmatched understanding of the complexity and form of Johnson’s music has gained her the resounding support and encouragement of the Johnson family and the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation. The album features thirteen of the King of the Delta Blues’ classics stripped down to the very essence of vocals and acoustic guitar.

Artist James Dean Bradfield
Title The Great Western
Label Columbia
Debut album by the Manics singer, and guess what - there’s a song about our shop on there. The album is a collection of songs about South Wales and the connecting great western railway. The song’s called To See A Friend in Tears, and we’ve also got our shop sign in the artwork too.