Stargazer [Analog]

[Product Infomation]

Brand : Materials : Plastic

[Product Description]

Originally released in 1971, produced by the legendary Sandy Roberton and featuring the likes of Richard & Danny Thompson, Keith Christmas and members of Mighty Baby & Fotheringay, the album has been talked about in glowing terms by an ever increasing fanbase over the years & is highly sought after. It's a beautiful mixture of folk, psychedelic flourishes and adventurous production combining majestically with Shelagh's exquisite songwriting and purity of voice. It will immediately appeal to fans of Pentangle, Incredible String Band and Joni Mitchell, as well as the solo records from members of some of the biggest U.S. bands of the 1970s; David Crosby's 'If Only I Could remember My Name' and Gene Clark's 'No Other', and is presented here for the first time ever on vinyl re-issue. Born in Edinburgh in 1948 before moving to Glasgow and attending the Glasgow School of Art, Shelagh McDonald's reputation grew rapidly on the London and Bristol folk circuit, gaining a cult following. In her early twenties she cut her first album simply titled 'Shelagh McDonald', the following year entering the studio with producer Sandy Roberton (Ian Matthews, John Martyn, Chocolate Watch Band, Steeleye Span) to cut 'Stargazer'. for Shelagh, unfortunately following a bad LSD experience, she withdrew from not only the music industry but public life shortly before commencing work on her third album. However, it is 'Stargazer' that continues to grow it's reputation, with original copies changing hands for hundreds of pounds. Imbued with the finest instrumentation and vocal delicacy in late '60s folk, the record is abundant by a progressive production approach; the slow organ grooviness in the traditional 'Dowie Dens of Yarrow', uplifting gospel overtones of 'Odyssey' and the perfect match of melancholic piano and haunting strings by Robert Kirby on the title track. These sublime arrangements all serve Shelagh's songwriting and soulful voice that invoke the finest folk traditions but at the same time look forward. The album is the inaugural release on new label Different Strokes For Different Folks with more genre bending, rare and cult records scheduled for 2025.

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1. Legislation and safety standards This product complies with Japanese safety standards. Please check compatibility with local regulations and safety standards before use in your country. Certain product categories (electronics, cosmetics, food, etc.) may require certification from the importing country.

2. About electrical products [Voltage compatible] When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed according to Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so using them at a different voltage may cause malfunctions.

[Plug type] Our products use the Japanese plug type (A type or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary.

[Important notes regarding transformers and adapters] A transformer adjusts the voltage to suit the requirements of the equipment. Conversion adapters only change the shape of the plug and do not adjust the voltage. Using only the conversion adapter without a transformer may damage the product.

[About responsibility] We are not responsible for any failure or damage caused by improper usage, such as operating the product without a transformer.

3. Language and manual Product instructions and displays may only be in Japanese. The English version of the manual can be downloaded from our website.

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