THE WEIRD BEARD UK
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Start : 2017
Distr. : UK -
NE - Shiny Beast
Style : psychedelic / progressive / alternative / space rock / krautrock
/ experimental / noise /
WB 1 VERT: X FROM NOW TO NOW LP 06.2017
(Note : LP , 250 copies on transp. green-red vinyl)
WB 1 VERT: X FROM NOW TO NOW LP+CDR 06.2017
(Note : 1st 40 copies of LP incl. CDR)
A1 Space Junk
A2 Suns of Ra
B1 Planet of the Mindstealers
(Note : LP , 250 copies on transp. green-red vinyl)
Armed only with coruscating guitars, metronomic beats and a hanger full of spacey
electronica, VERT:X has been traversing the space rock continuum since 2007, thrilling
the various encountered lifeforms with a unique brand of psych, kraut and spacepunk
meanderings. Drawing on early Hawkwind, Chrome, The Stooges and the unmistakeable
motorik beats of NEU!, the band's high adrenalin, visceral sonic attacks have drawn
praise from every corner of the known musicverse: "A perfect answer to life and the
universe and everything" ~Alive Reports "Pure acid fuelled driving energy to drift
and soar with" ~Steve Judd, Unwashed Territories "Heavy-duty space-freighters drilling
a hole through the fabric of time/space reality" ~Spacerock Reviews
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WB 2 BAND WHOSE NAME IS A SYMBOL : COSMIC CURIOS LP 11.2017
A1 N.S.T.
A2 Eastern Teutonic Curfew
A3 Sastrugi
B1 Home Invasion (Pontiac Sunfire)
B2 Just Funkin' You Over The Stars
This is a collection of tracks dug up from the band's huge archive. the material
spans the period 2009-2016, with all but one track never been appearing on vinyl
before. We hear long, entirely improvised tracks of crushing krautrock and face
melting psych, with generous sprinklings of rawk'n'roll. All the songs are played
with skill, dexterity and, most importantly, a genuine love for the music. This run
is limited to 250 copies on black vinyl.
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WB 3 MILDRED MAUDE CPA I-III LP 03.2018
A1 CPA I 18:25
A2 CPA II 4:50
B3 CPA III 18:21
Mildred Maude have been making a real name for themselves amongst the cognoscenti of
all things loud and psychedelic, so much so that they have had a stint as Damo Suzuki's
Soundcarriers which is as good a seal of approval as you are gonna get. 'CPA I-III'
is the band's debut album, entirely improvised and captured in one take. The three
tracks are "captured snippets" of an ever-growing, organic beast that is 'CPA'
('Cosmic Pink Alignment'), a song that began at 8pm on 14th November 2014. Taking
the best bits of psych, noise and a sprinkle of post-rock, the tracks positively
crackle with creativity and spontaneity. It's an exhilarating and breathless trip!
Limited to 250 copies on pink vinyl.
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WB 4 BLACK TEMPEST PSYBERSPACE LP 10.2018
A1 Traveller
A2 Prajnaparamita
A3 Forest Of Stars
B1 Ritual Of The Moon
B2 Psyberhead
B3 Mukti Advesha
First full length vinyl release by Stephen Bradbury's Black Tempest on The Weird
Beard. This album is cosmic in every sense of the word. There is is a devout sense
of krautrock throughout its entirety, but touches not only the Berlin School approach,
but motorik and spacerock as well. Features guest appearances by friends and
acquaintances such as White Hills' Dave White, Brett Savage and Chris Hardman from
Dead Sea Apes and other practitioners of sonic craft. Limited to 250 copies on
aquamarine/black marbled vinyl. First 40 inserts are hand numbered.
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WB 5 TABBY SENSIBILITIES B&W&TABS LP 02.2019
A1 2 Tone Rip 3:11
A2 Jack N Jills ( Rain Face) 4:37
A3 Switched On Turned Off 2018 5:21
A4 Son Of Man 5:18
A5 Lying Through Your Teeth 1:36
B1 Inner Butter 5:40
B2 Axis Rotates 5:18
B3 Forage Cap For Foolish Nibblers 1:37
B4 Oranges De La Linea 1:13
B5 Severed Hen 6:19
B6 Spidel - Clips 1:12
First album of solo project by Russell Smith (Terminal Cheesecake, God, A.R. Kane,
Skullflower, Melting Hand etc. Limited to 250 copies on marbled vinyl.
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WB 6 VERT:X DEATH TO FALSE MOTORIK LP 05.2019
A1 Clus
A2 Fix 1
A3 Fix 2
B1 Fix 4
B2 Fix 3
B3 Ofn Yn Canu (Fear Sings)
Run of 250 copies on translucent red vinyl with a black blob.
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WB 7 EARTHLING SOCIETY SCI-FI HI-FI LP 08.2019
WB 7 EARTHLING SOCIETY SCI-FI HI-FI LP+CDR 08.2019
A1 Sci-Fi Hi-Fi
A2 Temple Ov Flaming Youth
A3 A Future Dream
B1 EA1729
B2 E.V.I.L.U.S.A
Earthling Society's 2009 album 'Sci-Fi Hi-Fi' for the first time on vinyl. Fred Laird
has remixed the album completely for a more stripped back darker sound. Remastered
by John McBain of Monster Magnet/Wellwater Conspiracy fame. Limited run of 250 copies
on blue sky and cream vinyl. Intense and layered space rock!
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WB 8 MOON RA MOON RA LP 11.2019
A1 Spy's Uniform 5:26
A2 Burn in / Burn Out 8:39
A3 Snowpiercer 6:10
B1 Alkaid 9:11
B2 Dead Mustaine 3:50
B3 Remontada 6:27
On vinyl, here's the sophomore full-length from French psych rockers Moon Ra. The
Marseille-based quintet's sound mostly reminds of the early '70s underground scene,
with a fair dose of kraut influences and some additional post-punk earthiness thrown
in for good measure. Released in a run of only 250 LP's, the first 50 copies come with
a free CD of exclusive bonus material. So if you hurry up, that might be rewarded!
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WB 9 LASTRYKO TETNO PULSU LP 02.2020
A1 Jeden
A2 Dwa
A3 Trzy
B1 Cztery
B2 Piec
B3 Szesc
Hailing from the Threecity area, a coastal metropolis in the north of Poland comprising
of the 3 cities: Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot, Lastryko can be placed somewhere between
psychedelic, post rock and krautrock. Exuding fluid grooves with an experimental
touch, 'Tetno Pulsu' is a collection of selected improvised pieces recorded during
a two-day studio session in the spring of 2018. With 'Tetno Pulsu', Lastryko offer
up six tracks of uncompromising, instrumental psych that is sure to keep your motor
running. Comes on red vinyl. Ed of 250 copies.
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WB 10 MUGSTAR & DAMO SUZUKI : INVISIBLE WIND FACTORY LP 07.2020
A Untitled
B Untitled
Recorded for posterity on the 28th April at 2018's Wrong Festival in Liverpool, this
"dynamic & memorable set" is "essential listening for any fans of Mugstar, Damo or
indeed of high quality and inventive improvised or psychedelic rock" (FC, Terrascope
Online). Limited to 500 copies total.
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WB 11 KORB II LP 09.2020
A1 Dirty Robots 4:34
A2 Hollow Earth 5:22
A3 Megastructure 5:03
A4 Korbs Next Android 3:47
B1 Tape To Tape 4:45
B2 The Beyond 5:11
B3 Hidden Temple 6:08
B4 Night Vision 4:25
The next instalment of Korb's sonic journey builds upon the solid kosmische foundation
laid in their first album and expands on it exponentially. Using vintage instruments
and effects, Korb provide a soundtrack that harks back to classic sci fi films, drawing
you in and placing you firmly in a futuristic landscape. Limited to 250 copies on
splatter vinyl.
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WB 012 MOTHS AND LOCUST EXOPLANETS LP 10.2020
(Note : LP , blue vinyl)
WB 012 MOTHS AND LOCUST EXOPLANETS LP 10.2020
(Note : LP , screenprinted cover)
WB 012 MOTHS AND LOCUST EXOPLANETS LP 10.2020
(Note : orange vinyl , screenprinted cover)
WB 012 MOTHS AND LOCUST EXOPLANETS LP 10.2020
(Note : LP , blue-white starburst vinyl)
WB 012 MOTHS AND LOCUST EXOPLANETS CS 10.2020
A1 Cocaine Kangaroo 5:00
A2 Genghis Khan 5:59
A3 Nero's Surgery 2:28
A4 A Ram Named Drama 5:29
A5 Avulsion 2020 3:54
B1 Exoplanets 15:39
B2 Fresh Red Blood 6:02
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WB 13 AQUARIUS LUX THE INFINITE KORRIDOR LP 11.2020
A1 White Out In The Black Room 6:21
A2 Ripped & Starlost 7:47
A3 Priestess Of Phobos 3:55
B1 The Infinite Korridor 10:15
B2 Green Suns & Flying Sharks 8:34
From the warped minds of The Wyrding Module and Primitive Knot comes Aquarius Lux.
A black-light retina searing psyche-groove freakout that pays homage to shared
influences of psychedelia and motorik space rock.
Splatter vinyl LP on Weird Beard. Edition of 250 copies on transp.-turquoise splatter.
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WB 14 BEAUTY HUNTERS ANIMAL MAGMATISM LP 04.2021
A This Place In Time
B Olympic Ring Of Fire
250 copies in orange lava vinyl with the first 50 copies coming with a blotter
art rendition of the sleeve artwork.
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WB 15 SMOTE BODKIN LP 03.2021
WB 15 SMOTE BODKIN DL 03.2021
A1 Psolstice 9:02
A2 Fohrt 4:04
A3 Moninna 8:41
B1 Motte 11:49
B2 Bodkin 7:53
Limited edition LP on Weird Beard. Frosted clear vinyl with red blob & splatter
effect. Edition of 250 copies.
Smote is a solo project from Newcastle upon Tyne based Daniel Foggin. Following on
from two EPs (also released as part of the short run Weird Beard Tapes series) and
two collaborative cassettes since Smote's birth in April 2020. Spanning transcendental
psych-folk to crushing drone, 'Bodkin' conjures images of bleak medieval landscapes
and cavernous dungeons. Taking heavy influence from both Scandinavian psych rock and
traditional instrumentation, 'Bodkin' represents an escape from modern living and
offers the listener a heavy journey into the ether.
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WB 16 JUJU LA QUE SABE LP 02.2022
(Note : LP , 250 copies on cream vinyl)
WB 16 JUJU LA QUE SABE LP 02.2022
(Note : LP , random coloured vinyl, 2nd press)
A1 Not This Time
A2 Nothing Endures
A3 Could You Believe
A4 She's Perfect
B1 Walk The Line
B2 Seven Days In The Sun
B3 Beautiful Mother
Sicilian multi-instrumentalist and producer Gioele Valenti is a key figure of the
European underground music scene. He is one half of acclaimed occult psych project
Llay Lamas (Rocket Recordings). He is the man behind Herself, a folktronica project
that involved the likes of Jonathan Donahue of Mercury Rev, John Fallon of The
Steppes and Amaury Cambuzat of Faust and Ulan Bator. He was also the guitarist of
Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation. Most importantly, he is the creator of the
unclassifiable JuJu. Championed by Goatman and Capra Informis of GOAT, JuJu have
already released three albums (two of which with Fuzz Club Records) and left a
permanent mark in the international psychedelic scene and beyond. 'La Que Sabe'
is "She who knows", "The Great Mother", the witch, the "Mater Obscura". Not by
chance, the title conjures an imagery that is bound to the Mediterranean sea and
lands, the Earth Magic and the Mother goddess in many ancient cultures. The cover
shows a KAPALIKA, an Hindu monk who follows the doctrine of the "Left Hand Path".
The music, however, has shifted, both sonically and geographically.
JuJu's self-titled debut (Sunrise Ocean Bender) encompassed a mix of rhythmic
psychedelia, ancient myths and Mediterranean neo-paganism and told the story of
an on-going exodus from Africa. The follow-up 'Our Mother Was A Plant' (Fuzz Club),
was even more forward-thinking and adventurous. It summoned all kinds of spirits
with its rhythmic, otherworldly psychedelia, introducing shamanic mantras influenced
by Afrobeat, krautrock, glam, post punk, art rock, drone and everything in between.
The third LP, 'Maps & Territory' (Fuzz Club), reaffirmed and at the same time
transcended JuJu's unique formula. It deconstructed, reassembled and expanded their
original vision, bordering jazz territories. 'La Que Sabe,' is another game-changer.
It marks an evolution from their signature sound, but also a return to the origins
and to a much more "western" imagery, combining post punk, shoegaze, darkwave,
industrial, synthpop, r'n'r with dance, club and disco. Sonically, JuJu have
somehow migrated from the South to the North, but without losing the mystical
knowledge and experience gathered in their previous wanderings. The result is
an infectious vibration that invites sacrilegious disco rituals with shoegaze
guitars, and much more.
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WB 17 BLACK TEMPEST PSYBORG LP 09.2021
A1 23rd Century Space Station
A2 Sacred Machinery
A3 Spaceway Freedom Fighter
A4 Android Daydream 1
B1 Liberation Space Dub
B2 Android Daydream 2
B3 Star Fall
B4 Temple Of The Sun Machine
(Note : LP , 250 copies on blue splatter vinyl)
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WB 19 HIERONYMUS DREAM NOSTOS LP 11.2021
Part 1
A1 Odysseus Raft
A2 The Island Of Lotus Eaters
A3 Circe's Secret
Part 2
B1 Scylla And Charybdis
B2 Uranometria
B3 Land Of Vraltar
(Note : LP , blue & green starburst vinyl LP on Weird Beard. Edition of 250 copies)
‘Nostos’ is the debut album by Greek prog rock band Hieronymus Dream. The band
used Homer’s epic poem ‘Odyssey’ as inspiration for the album. The studio they
used had a view of the furious sea and was overlooked by the Lindos Acropolis,
both of which seem to have informed the pulsating analog synths, propulsive drums
and guitars.
https://www.normanrecords.com/press/index.php?item_id=190390
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WBT 001 EXCELLENT SKELETON EXCELLENT SKELETON CS .2020
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WBT 002 ADAMA GANGA CS .2020
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WBT 003 KOMBYNAT ROBOTRON KERNZEITLETZUNG CS .2020
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WBT 004 KRAUTWERK NEULING CS .2020
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WBT 005 PSYCHIC LEMON STUDIO JAMS VOLUMES I+2 CS .2020
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WBT 006 BLACK TEMPEL PYRAMID PRIMS OF THE PRESENT CS .2020
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WBT 007 SMOTE PORTCULLLIS/QUESTING CS .2020
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WBT 008 APODEMUS APODEMUS CS .2021
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WBT 009 HIRONYMUS DREAM CLAIRVOYANCE CS .2021
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WBT 010 BLACK TEMPLE PYRAMID BLACK TEMPLE PYRAMID TAPES CS .2021
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WBT 011 OCEANSS ATLANTIC CS .2021
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WBT 012 PSYCHIC LEMON STUDIO JAMS VOLUMES 3+4 CS .2021
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WBT 013 CHARLIE BUTLER ANALOG FUNERAL CS .2021
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WBT 014 STAR OF ASTEROTH THE PORTAL CS .2021
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WBT 015 STEREOCILIA 15.10.2019 CS .2021
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WBT 016 ASTRAL MAGIC SHADOWS OVER JUPITER CS .2021
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WBT 017 ORNAMENTAL : ZEITGUISED AND TANGERINE UTOPIC DREAMING CS .2022
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WBT 018 SuperSPREADER SuperSPREADER CS .2022
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all notes taken from: www.shinybeast.nl