Name: Prison Bitterness
Brand: Karakorum

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SCLP031

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

5033281012160

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Karakorum

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Seelie Court 

Karakorum is a German progressive rock and krautrock band hailing from Mühldorf am Inn, Germany. With their unique blend of musical styles, they have captivated audiences with their mesmerizing soundscapes and intricate compositions.

Formed in [year], Karakorum has quickly gained recognition for their innovative approach to music. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of progressive rock and krautrock, they have created a distinct sound that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions.

With their captivating live performances and critically acclaimed albums, Karakorum has established themselves as one of the most exciting bands in the contemporary progressive rock scene. Their music takes listeners on a journey through complex rhythms, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics.

Seelie Court is an English label specializing in releasing Archival Recordings from 1965-1978 by British and Irish Artists. Their releases include genres such as Progressive Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelia, Hard Rock, Experimental, and the wilfully eccentric. With a focus on preserving unique sources and previously unreleased material, Seelie Court brings a fresh perspective to the music scene.

Audio Restoration for their releases is carried out by several Specialist audio engineers, including work at Abbey Road. Previously, Reynolds Mastering was used until mid-2021. All pressings are made on the original E.M.I Presses in London where iconic Beatles LPs were once pressed. However, due to severe delays in pressings starting in 2022, alternative British presses have been utilized.

As a label that owns permanent rights to thousands of songs, Seelie Court steadily releases these treasures while also being home to the Copyrights in the Complete Works of Dark makers of the world's rarest rock LP. Specializing exclusively in vinyl records with CD versions available through their sub-label Seelie Court Digital; they maintain a commitment to environmental sustainability by avoiding shrinkwrap and unnecessary plastics as part of their standard policy. Mastering, Manufacturing, and Artwork are all proudly Made in Great Britain.

The only surviving 1969 studio demos of this sensational and important underground band. Keith Moon raved about them, they were in massive demand on the live circuit, and everyone connected expected them to hit the big time. In reality they were simply too underground for the bewildered labels. Karakorum's sonic inner space inevitably conjures up images of heavy cannabis and marijuana usage, the band lock into darkly introverted grooves, with complex patterns, eastern influences, and left field lyricism and vocal, heavy guitar led tracks, wah wah, ultimately uncategorisable, poetic, and needing multiple plays to connect to. Tracks include "Arnold Collins In Drag" and "When The War Is Over".

Prison Bitterness

Music GB