Spirit of the New Land (Black Jazz Series): Vinyl LP POLYDOR30 Pressed on 180 gram vinyl

Pressed on 180 gram vinyl with all-analog mastering from original tapes

Bobbie Lovesong is the alias of American recording artist Madelyn Strutz

released on December 9

With hushed

this album proved to the likes of the NME that The Cribs had what it took to become not only a standout indie act but "the pop band of the year”

Spirit of the New Land (Black Jazz Series): Vinyl LP POLYDOR30 Pressed on 180 gram vinylOf all the artists who recorded for the Black Jazz label, keyboardist and composer Doug Carn was the most prolific, releasing four albums for the imprint. 1972's Spirit of the New Land was his second Black Jazz release, but the first one (of two) to co feature his wife, vocalist Jean Carn, in the album title. We've chosen to lead with this record from Carn's catalogue not only because it's the most collectible of the bunch, but also because it