Bert Jansch - LA TurnaroundFirst of a diptych of albums recorded in and influenced by Berts time in America, and the first of three for American label, Charisma. Tony Stratton Smith himself brought Bert to the label, claiming proudly that if ever a man is due his place among the superstars, its Bert Jansch. Of the era, Bert mused: I dont think the rest of the label understood me, I was a complete mystery to them but Tony really got behind me. He was certainly a character. If

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Painted Ruins fits the current political mood

the album has gone on to become one of the most influential and iconic debut albums of all time

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Uncle Acid & Dead Beats

they decided to start 'Friends' under their own steam without the pressure of a deadline or a budget

frontman Jason Pierce was inspired to make a record with the same principles

making it a shoo-in for summeriest smash of the autumn season

remastered and pieced together from multiple copies of the incredibly rare original album