Esoteric Antenna are pleased to announce the release of the excellent new album by JOHN HACKETT; Another Life. 

John Hackett is highly regarded for his distinctive flute sound in the world of progressive music and as an accomplished soloist. Solo flautist, guitarist, singer and composer, John is best known for his work with his brother Steve Hackett, the former Genesis guitarist, and the ambient group Symbiosis. John collaborated with his brother Steve on the albums, Voyage of the Acolyte and Please Don’t Touch before leaving Sheffield University to work with Steve, who had just left Genesis. This led to further recordings and tours of the UK, USA and Europe with John playing flute, guitar and bass pedals.

Another Life is John Hackett's long awaited new rock album and is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Checking Out of London (released in 2005). On his new record John Hackett is joined by brother Steve Hackett, ex-Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips and prog legend Nick Magnus to create an evocative musical landscape of powerful rock songs and rich melodies.

Track Listing:

1. ANOTHER LIFE

2. LOOK UP

3. POISON TOWN

4. WHITE LINES

5. LIFE IN REVERSE

6. BURNT DOWN TREES 7. SATELLITE

8. FOREST

9. MAGAZINE

10. RAIN

11. ACTORS

12.ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER NIGHT 13.POISON TOWN REPRISE

Originally forming in Malmo, Sweden in 1978, Silver Mountain were very much influenced by Deep Purple, Judas Priest, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, but especially Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, from where the band took their name. Fundamental to the birth of classically inspired symphonic hard rock and heavy metal, a scene that also gave the world Yngwie J. Malmsteen and Europe, they evolved around lead guitarist Jonas Hansson

Although their vinyl debut was 1979 single ‘Man Of No Present Existence’ b/w ‘Axeman And The Virgin’, they wouldn’t record a full length LP until the highly influential, cult debut "Shakin’ Brains” in 1983, featuring future Yngwie members Jens and Anders Johansson, followed by "Universe” (1984), eventually releasing "Roses & Champagne” in 1988. 

Although effectively splitting up after the release of "Roses & Champagne”, the band reunited their classic "Shakin’ Brains” line-up of Jonas Hansson (Guitars & Vocals), Jens Johansson (Keyboards), Per Stadin (Bass) and Anders Johansson (Drums) for 2001’s acclaimed reunion CD, "Breakin’ Chains”. As well as revisiting debut 45 ‘Man Of No Present Existence’ and ‘Axeman And The Virgin’, this version includes the previously Japan only bonus track, ‘Resurrection’.

This reissue includes live bonus tracks recorded September 4th, 2010 at Friluftsteatern, Malmö, Sweden, and appear on CD for the first time, including otherwise unavailable versions of ‘Shakin’ Brains’, ‘Maniac’ and ‘Universe’. For fans of: Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Rainbow, Stratovarius & Dragon Force 

Track Listing:

BREAKIN' CHAINS (2001)

1. PROPHET OF DOOM

2. BEFORE THE STORM

3. FELO DE SE

4. MAN OF NO PRESENT EXISTENCE 5. SCARLET PIMPERNEL

6. MANIAC

7. AXEMAN AND THE VIRGIN

8. BREAKIN' CHAINS

9. RIDER OF THE NIGHT

10. A.S.W.A.S.T

11. THE BUTTERFLY

12. DANCE AROUND THE FIRE

13. MILLATTACK

14. RESURRECTION (JAPAN BONUS TRACK)

BONUS TRACKS (LIVE 2010)

15. PROPHET OF DOOM

16. MANIAC

17. AXEMAN AND THE VIRGIN

18. MAN OF NO PRESENT EXISTENCE 19. BEFORE THE STORM

The Bluetones are one of the most important and successful bands from the Britpop era and are re-issuing their catalogue and aptly kick things off the glorious "Return To The Last Chance Saloon.” In 1998, Melody Maker described the album as a "17 year old, good looking and popular” teenager. Now 17 years since its release, has that teenager retained its exciting, fresh and joyous (superior) qualities? Hell yeah!

"Return To The Last Chance Saloon” is a hit packed, gold selling, Top 10 album that was originally released in March 1998. Featuring the hit singles ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If…’, and ‘Sleazy Bed Track’ plus mail-order only single ‘4-Day Weekend’, this re-issue is augmented by the addition of standalone Top 10 single ‘Marblehead Johnson.’

The bonus material included across this 2CD set includes each band member’s favourite B-side, plus a stunning gig recorded at BBC’s Sound City in Newcastle in 1998. A set packed with all their hits; it’s the sound of a band at the top of their game playing to a jubilant and adoring audience.

The 2CD, 36 track package is completed by the addition of previously unreleased BBC session tracks from the era and all contained in a tri-fold sleeve with a new booklet containing brand new sleevenotes from Mark Morriss. 

"Return To.." is as fresh as your first outdoor breath on a crisp spring day, as adrenalising as a five mile freefall into neat vodka and as heartbreaking as finding an ex's hair on a long forgotten shirt.” Melody Maker, 1998 

"At times better than anything they've ever done” NME, 1998

Track Listing:

DISC ONE:

ORIGINAL ALBUM

1. TONE BLOOZE

2. UNPAINTED ARIZONA

3. SOLOMON BITES THE WORM

4. U.T.A.

5. 4-DAY WEEKEND

6. SLEAZY BED TRACK

7. IF...

8. THE JUB-JUB BIRD

9. SKY WILL FALL

10. AMES

11.DOWN AT THE RESERVOIR 12.HEARD YOU WERE DEAD 13.BROKEN STARR

14.WOMAN DONE GONE LEFT ME

NON ALBUM TRACKS

15.MARBLEHEAD JOHNSON

THE BLUETONES FAVOURITE B-SIDES

16.I WAS A TEENAGER (Mark’ choice) 17.I WALKED ALL NIGHT (Eds’ choice) 18.PRETTY BALLERINA (Adam’s choice) 19.BLUE SHADOWS (Scott’ choice)

DISC TWO:

RADIO 1 SESSION 4 AUGUST 1996

1. THE SIMPLE THINGS * 2. ELECTRIC VAMPIRE *

RADIO 1 EVENING SESSION 9 MARCH 1998

3. 4 DAY WEEKEND * 4. UTA *

NEWCASTLE SOUND CITY 27 OCTOBER 1998

5. UNPAINTED ARIZONA *

6. BLUETONIC *

7. SOLOMON BITES THE WORM *

8. ARE YOU BLUE OR ARE YOU BLIND * 9. PRETTY BALLERINA *

10.4 DAY WEEKEND *

11.SLEAZY BED TRACK *

12.CUT SOME RUG *

13.UTA *

14.SLIGHT RETURN *

15.IF... *

16.CARN’T BE TRUSTED *

17.BROKEN STARR *

* PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

This 2 CD - 25 track Deluxe Edition features Nick Kamen's debut album plus 15 related remixes and rarities as bonus tracks dating from its original release back in 1987. 

This is the definitive collection available of Nick Kamen's eponymous debut album.

Nick Kamen first came to the public’s attention as a model, and is probably best remembered for his role in the 

infamous Levi’s advert, where he walks into a launderette and takes off his jeans. However, it was music that was 

Nick’s first love and, after using modelling to kick start his career, Nick began a hugely successful recording career, 

charting in the UK, US and across Europe. 

CD 1 features the original 10 track album plus four related bonus tracks 

CD 2 includes many 12" versions, remixes and B sides 

All the bonus material appears on CD for the first time in the UK. 

This collection includes various versions of the four singles taken from the 'Nick Kamen' album.

‘Each Time You Break My Heart’ - peaked at #5 in the UK Singles charts in 1986 and was Top 10 across the European 

music charts. The single was written and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray - the writer / producer team 

behind Madonna's "Like A Prayer” album. Madonna also unmistakably provides backing vocals on the track. This 

compilation features six versions of this essential Nick Kamen track - album / dance mix / extended - remixed by 

Shep Pettibone / dub / extended instrumental version and the US radio mix.

Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - the 2nd single from the album was a cover of the old Four Tops classic, co-written 

by Stevie Wonder & Ivy Jo Hunter. It reached #16 in the UK charts. Three versions are included across this 2 CD 

edition - album / extended dance mix and instrumental version. 

‘Nobody Else’ - didn't replicate the success of the first two singles. There are five versions featured including 

remixes by Arthur Baker and Jellybean - album / Arthur Baker dance mix / special Arthur Baker dance mix / 

Jellybean US 12" version and Jellybean US dub. 

 Come Softly To Me - the final single taken from the album and featured twice on this collection - album and 12" 

versions.

 The album in large part was produced by Stewart Levine, the man responsible for many hit records over the years 

including Simply Red, Curiosity Killed The Cat and Lionel Ritchie amongst many others. 

 There are contributions from remix giants - Arthur Baker, Jellybean and Shep Pettibone

 All the tracks have been sourced from the original production master-tapes.

 The CD booklet features the original album front cover plus extensive sleeve notes and a UK discography. 

Track Listing:

DISC ONE

1. WIN YOUR LOVE 

2. OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR HEART 

3. NOBODY ELSE 

4. INTO THE NIGHT 

5. COME SOFTLY TO ME 

6. LOVING YOU IS SWEETER THAN EVER 

7. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART 

8. THE MAN IN ME 

9. ANY DAY NOW 

10. HELP ME BABY 

11. BABY AFTER TONIGHT (BONUS TRACK) * 

12. MISS YOU (BONUS TRACK) * 

13. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART - 

DANCE MIX (BONUS TRACK) * 

14. NOBODY ELSE - ARTHUR BAKER DANCE 

MIX (BONUS TRACK) * 

DISC TWO

1. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART - 

EXTENDED VERSION * 

2. LOVING YOU IS SWEETER THAN EVER - 

EXTENDED DANCE MIX * 

3. NOBODY ELSE - SPECIAL ARTHUR BAKER 

DANCE MIX * 

4. WIN YOUR LOVE - THE LOVE MIX * 

5. COME SOFTLY TO ME - 12" VERSION * 

6. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART - DUB * 

7. NOBODY ELSE - JELLYBEAN US 12" VERSION * 

8. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART - 

EXTENDED INSTRUMENTAL * 

9. LOVING YOU IS SWEETER THAN EVER - 

INSTRUMENTAL * 

10. EACH TIME YOU BREAK MY HEART - US 

RADIO MIX * 

11. NOBODY ELSE - JELLYBEAN US DUB * 

*DENOTES RELEASED ON CD IN THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME 

Andy Bell’s critically acclaimed electro-acoustic cabaret show and album ‘Torsten The Bareback Saint’ was a brave and unexpected career move in 2014 from his comfort zone of being lead singer with Erasure, one of the world’s most successful synth-pop bands. Classic Pop magazine awarded it 5 stars.

• After performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and before starting to write the second Torsten episode ‘Torsten The Beautiful Libertine’, songwriters Barney Ashton-Bullock and Christopher Frost, producer Michael J. Allison (Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard, Freddie Mercury) and Andy Bell himself collaborated in re-fashioning some of the album tracks purely for fun. These remixes include re-sung vocals, alternate and new lyrics and new instrumentation. 

• There are three remixes specifically made for the radio; two danceable remixes of ‘Weston-Super-Mare’ connecting the Torsten project back to Andy's more familiar Erasure electro-pop heritage (thanks to synth-pop stalwarts Dancing With Ruby and mOOger!) and there’s a complete electro-pop re-work of fan favourite track ‘Bingo Hall Baby’ which has more than a touch of the Alan Bennett about it. The experimentation was perhaps at its most abstract on the Industrial Soundscape Mix of ‘Weston-Super-Mare’ which perhaps recalls early noise terrorists Cabaret Voltaire and Einstürzende Neubauten. 

• This surprisingly innovative 9-track collection is available as a CD packaged in a miniature replica LP gatefold sleeve, featuring a unique black vinyl CD.

TRACK LISTING:

1. WESTON-SUPER-MARE (RADIO SUPER MIX) 

2. WESTON-SUPER-MARE (EXTENDED VERSION)

3. WESTON-SUPER-MARE (DANCING WITH RUBY REMIX)

4. WESTON-SUPER-MARE (MOOGER! REMIX) 

5. WESTON-SUPER-MARE (INDUSTRIAL SOUNDSCAPE MIX)

6. BINGO HALL BABY (ELECTROPOP REMAKE)

7. I DON’T LIKE (RADIO REMIX)

8. FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (RADIO REMIX)

9. TORSTEN THE BAREBACK SAINT (PROMOTIONAL MEDLEY)