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SHOEBOX LOVESONGS
Will Crummer
CDMANU5113
Will Crummer is a master singer and encylopedia of Pacific song. Shoebox Lovesongs is his first album in almost four decades, recorded last year at Roundhead. The album is accompanied by a 50 minute doco, shot by Costa Botes, which tells the story of the music.
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JAH RYDEM
1814
CDMANU5036
The debut album from 1814, one of Aotearoa’s finest roots reggae bands. Their crowd-thrilling live shows have won them fans up and down the country. If you love skankin’, you’ll love this album!
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ABOUT THE SUN
Superturtle
CDMANU5097
New outing for Darren McShane (Chainsaw Masochist), with Ben Furniss (Broken Heartbreakers), Paul Taylor, Murray Jacques & Jude Morris. A Sarang Bang / Ode release.
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TIPI HAERE TE REO
Various Artists
CDMANU5099
This wonderful album brings together some of the classic songs we all grew up with and translates them into te reo Maori. Appearing here are vocalists Ruia Aperahama, Ria Hall and Keremara Fuimaono, backed by Rodger Fox, Caleb Robinson, Vaughan Roberts and Neil Billington (and others!).
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CHANTEUSES AND SHOTGUNS
Lauren Thomson
CDMANU5104
Echoing the noir-country tradition of life's well drawn struggles, Thomson's voice soars over melancholic haunting riffs and tales of heartache and revenge. Featuring Tami Neilson.
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REMEMBRANCE
Georgina Zellan-Smith
CDMANU5101
Georgina is one of NZ's most accomplished pianists with a long list of accolades. This album is a collection of solo piano pieces often asked for including 'Robin's Return', 'Remembrance' and 'Hine e Hine'.
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THE ZODIAC YEARS
Human Instinct
ZCD4013
A box set containing three remastered Human Instinct albums: Snatmin Cuthin (1972) The Hustler (1974) and Peg Leg (The Lost tapes - 1974/2002).
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FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE
Barry Saunders
BAR001
A collection of Barry’s favourite songs from his solo albums, featuring tracks from 1995’s The Weatherman, Magnetic South (NZ Country Album of the Year, 1998), Red Morning (2002), 2008’s Zodiac and The Radio New Zealand Helen Young recordings.
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ST HILDA'S FAITHLESS BOY
Darren Watson
RRR014
Presenting Darren Watson's much anticipated fourth solo album. Watson has established a reputation as one of our most original bluesmen. "A fine, fine album" - Blog on the Tracks.
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COLLECTION
The Rumour
CDMANU5091
A collection of songs from The Rumour's short career in the 70's. Includes the 1971 hit single L'Amour Est L'Enfant De La Liberte.
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MUSICALISCHE VORSTELUNG / JOHANN KUHNAU
Richard Apperley
ORG001
Six biblical sonatas by Bach's contemporary Johann Kuhnau recorded on the organ of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wellington by Richard Apperley.
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KITCHEN TABLE SESSIONS VOLUME 2
Tami Neilson
CDMANU5105
Buzzing with raw energy and talent, Tami's music is a hybrid of acoustic torch and stripped-bare alt country. Featuring Lauren Thomson.
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WHITI
Toni Huata
WH003
This beautifully crafted album is Toni’s third release. Whiti was co-produced by Toni, with Maaka McGregor (Southside of Bombay, Wai). It features a performance from Gareth Farr on the track ‘Taku Tamaiti e’ (the core inspiration for Whiti), while longtime collaborator Charles Royal composed the track ‘Koa’.
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A TOUCH OF HOGGERS
Hogsnort Rupert
MG6
A selection of recordings from the past 40 years, spanning five decades featuring all their fun hits including New Zealand's biggest selling song of 1970 ‘Pretty Girl’, ‘Life Begins At 40’ and ‘Auntie Alice’ to name but a few
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TRIBAL BLOOD - MANAWATAKI MAORI
Rawiri Toia & David Antony Clark
TM11004
Tribal Blood – Manawataki Maori explores the feelings of wonder & separation of the first people to settle these extraordinary islands of Aotearoa/New Zealand, a people who now call themselves Maori through neo-primitive grooves which are blended with Maori singing & chanting.
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FEATHERBONES
Matt Langley
HT002
Matt's full-legnth debut has 11 tracks encompassing a broad spectrum of influences from rock to folk, blues and country. Includes the APRA Country Song of the Year "7:13".
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THE GENTLEMAN IS A DOPE
Fran Barton & Kevin Clark
CDMANU5111
Vocalist Fran Barton and well-known award winning pianist-composer-trumpeter-arranger Kevin Clark first teamed up in the 70s. This album is a reflection of their penchant for humorous quirky songs. Superb!
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AFRICA / AROHA
Superbrew
ALMACD1008
A classic local jazz reissue from 1987 by noted musician Jim Langabeer and his band Superbrew, featuring sax player Rick Robertson alongside a host of others. A superb, sensitive record of world-influenced playing
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