Name: Life and Death in Paradise and Milan Live Acoustic 2018
Brand: Mike Cooper

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

POB070CD

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double CD Gatefold Edition that Features an Eight-Panel Version of the Same Insert as the Vinyl.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0843563140338

Total Cap

CDx2

POB070LP

Black

With CD Version and Six-Panel Insert with Additional Artwork and an Essay by the Artist about Both Records.

0843563140185

Black LP

Artist

Mike Cooper

Genre GB

Classic

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Paradise of Bachelors

Paradise of Bachelors is a record label, company, and archive based in North Carolina. With a passion for preserving and promoting *authentic* music, the label has become a trusted source for music enthusiasts worldwide.

Founded with the aim of supporting independent artists and showcasing their talent, Paradise of Bachelors has built a reputation for releasing high-quality records across various genres. From folk to country, blues to rock, the label's diverse roster ensures there is something for every music lover.

With an unwavering commitment to exceptional sound quality and artistic integrity, Paradise of Bachelors consistently delivers unique listening experiences. By collaborating closely with its artists throughout the creative process, the label fosters an environment that allows musicians to fully express themselves.

Mike Cooper is a British folk blues vocalist and guitarist, born on 24 August 1942 in Reading, Berkshire, UK. With his soulful voice and skilled guitar playing, he has captivated audiences for decades. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Steve Gunn, Loren Connors, and Bill Orcutt, Cooper's music resonates with fans of contemporary folk and blues. His unique sound combines elements of traditional folk with experimental improvisation.

Cooper's career spans over five decades, during which he has released numerous albums and collaborated with renowned artists such as David Toop, Chris Abrahams, and Oren Ambarchi. His music showcases a deep understanding of the genre's roots while pushing boundaries to create something truly original.

Listeners can expect an immersive experience when they delve into *Mike Cooper*'s discography. Whether it's his solo work or collaborations like the *Gunn - Truscinski Duo*, *Six Organs Of Admittance*, or *The Necks*, each release offers a glimpse into Cooper's musical journey. From haunting ballads to intricate instrumental compositions, his versatility shines through in every track.

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Mike Cooper wrote his final songwriter record, a suite of gloaming glam-rock anthems performed with a spiritual jazz trio, while living on the Costa Tropical of Granada, Spain, an era when he was considering retiring from music altogether. A chance encounter and a last-ditch record deal convinced him to make one last album, which he recorded in 1974 at Pathway Studios in London, with “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World,” featuring the inventive South African jazz rhythm section of Louis Moholo and Harry Miller with UK saxophonist Mike Osborne.

This first-ever reissue includes a bonus CD of Milan Live Acoustic 2018, a previously unreleased solo set that represents Cooper’s return, after forty-four years pursuing free improvisation and electronics, to a new, deconstructed approach to singing, steel guitar, and songcraft.

For fans of Derek Bailey, David Bowie, Tim Buckley, John Cale, Michael Chapman, Lol Coxhill, Davey Graham, Steve Gunn, Van Morrison, Louis Moholo, Mike Osborne, Lou Reed, Sonny Sharrock and Television.

The deluxe LP+CD edition also features a six-panel insert with additional artwork and an essay by the artist about both records. The deluxe 2xCD gatefold edition features an eight-panel version of the same insert.

Life and Death in Paradise and Milan Live Acoustic 2018 

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