Welcome to our July newsletter!

July's releases include CD/DVD sets from STONE THE CROWS and COLOSSEUM and a reissue of MO FOSTER's 1999 album 'Time To Think'.

Looking forward to August, we have a fantastic 4-CD box set, featuring live tracks from MOTT THE HOOPLE.

We've also got SAILOR in Sound and Vision and a celebration of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn - T-REX Classic Hits!

Also in August, GLITTER BAND 'Glitteresque' evokes the glory days of 'glam rock'.

In September, we have Sound and Vision releases from THE KORGIS and STACKRIDGE and we reissue DOC THOMAS GROUP 'The Italian Job' which also features an album by THE SILENCE - fantastic insights to the formative world of Mott The Hoople!

NEW CATALOGUE!

FREE 2008 44-page full colour Audio and DVD Catalogue will be sent out with every order, or on specific request.

AUDIO RELEASES

June 2008 - SPLIT KNEE LOONS

July 2008 - MO FOSTER

August 2008 - DOC THOMAS GROUP, MOTT THE HOOPLE (4-CD Limited Box)

AUDIO/DVD RELEASES 'Sound and Vision'

(2 disc set-1CD and 1 DVD (NTSC all regions))

June 2008 - GILLAN, OLIVER-DAWSON SAXON

July 2008 - STONE THE CROWS, COLOSSEUM

August 2008 - THE KORGIS, STACKRIDGE

Released in June 2008

[Release date 02.06.08]

SPLIT KNEE LOONS Loon Knee Tunes (SJPCD262)

Those with long memories or 'in the know' will recognize this previously unreleased album as bizarre alter ego of the group GILLAN recorded in between the studio sessions for the HIT albums 'Mr Universe', Glory Road' and 'Future Shock'. The Split Knee Loons first appeared on the 'For Gillan Fans Only' limited edition 'Glory Road' LP


JOHN MCCOY, BERNIE TORME, COLIN TOWNS and JANICK GERS all perform along with hosts of 'special guests'

The band had previously only released one EP and this album is a very, very special insight into the world of GILLAN and perhaps today some decades later provides a clue as to what made that band so special.

Settle back for an unusual and humorous experience in the world of rock.

MUSICIANS
ARTHUR GUITAR, COSMO TOONS, ERNIE ORME, BLIND FRANK MELONHEAD, WAH, WAH WATKINS, JANET GRRRR, DICK UNDERPANTS, AYE MACFRANK and IGGY GUBBINS

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd262.htm

[Release date 02.06.08]

GILLAN No Easy Way (SJPCD273)

(2 disc set -1CD and 1 DVD (NTSC all regions)

GILLAN enjoyed tremendous commercial success during 1980-this was their year and their single 'Trouble' was a Top 20 smash hit. Their album 'Glory Road' had entered the UK charts at Number 3 and they had just returned from playing live in USA.

Now released for the first time ever is the live concert performance from The Hammersmith Odeon on 14th October 1980 where the band took the audience by storm

On Disc 2 (DVD) is the concert in Edinburgh the following month which was recorded for Scottish TV where the band once again had the audience eating out of their hands.

Classic Rock from Gillan in their prime in both Sound & Vision.

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd273.htm

[Release date 02.06.08]

OLIVER-DAWSON SAXON Re-Landed..Plus (SJPCD277)

(2 disc set -1CD and 1 DVD (NTSC all regions)

Oliver Dawson Saxon were formed back in late 90's after former SAXON founder members GRAHAM OLIVER and STEVE DAWSON formed the band and they immediately recorded and released an album called 'Re landed' which got a limited release on a local label.

Now remastered in 2008 with three newly recorded studio tracks the band produces some classic rock.

Disc 2 (DVD) is a concert filmed in 2001 with numerous bonus features.

Classic Heavy Metal in both Sound & Vision.

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd277.htm

Released in July 2008

[Release date 07.07.08]

MO FOSTER Time To Think (SJPCD261)

MO FOSTER has already had his previous studio albums released on Angel Air 'Bel Assis' and 'Southern Reunion' to great critical acclaim.

Now his third album recorded in 1999 is given its first major release having previously only been available from his own small label.

'Time To Think' is essentially an acoustic album in an ambient space (St Michaels Church, Summertown, Oxford) The music was interpreted by the talented musicians Mo had assembled who improvised melodically, kept perfect time and whilst doing all that, swing like the clappers!

MUSICIANS
Mo Foster, Ray Russell, Simon Chamberlain, Frank Ricotti, Iain Ballamy

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd261.htm

STONE THE CROWS Live Crows 1972/73 (SJPCD272)

(2 disc set -1CD and 1 DVD (NTSC all regions)

MAGGIE BELL and LESLIE HARVEY formed STONE THE CROWS in late 1969 and with LED ZEPPELIN Manager Peter Grant as their mentor they released some critically acclaimed studio albums over the next 4 years.

Disc 1 (CD) was recorded at Montreux early in 1972 and captures the band at their tightest sadly this performance was only a few weeks before guitarist Harvey was tragically electrocuted during a sound check at The Wanage Ballroom, Swansea.

The band regrouped that year with JIMMY McCULLOCH playing guitar and in 1973 recorded an 'In Concert, Beat Workshop' concert for German TV which is featured on Disc 2 (DVD9) and includes bonus features including interviews with Maggie and COLIN ALLEN.

Classic blues rock-enjoy.

MUSICIANS
MAGGIE BELL, COLIN ALLEN, LESLIE HARVEY, RONNIE LEAHY, STEVE THOMPSON, JIMMY McCULLOCH

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd272.htm

COLOSSEUM Reunion Concert Cologne 1994 (SJPCD275)

(2 disc set -1CD and 1 DVD (NTSC all regions)

On June 24th 1994 COLOSSEUM played their first concert together for 23 years. This release was filmed and recorded some 4 months later at the bands second concert that year in Cologne.

Jon Hiseman said “Despite many requests from fans and promoters over the past couple of decades, I never seriously considered reforming the original COLOSSEUM. But the release of all the albums on CD in the early 90's was extremely successful and generated a lot of new interest in the band.

When Dave, Dick, Clem and Chris ganged up on me in 1993 it became clear there was no escape. A date was set and I found Mark in America and we all met up in my studio on June 17th 1994 and I gave the count in for “Those About To Die”. We played as if the band had
never been apart”!

MUSICIANS

JON HISEMAN, CHRIS FARLOWE, DICK HECKSTALL- SMITH, DAVE GREENSLADE, CLEM CLEMPSON, MARK CLARKE

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd275.htm
 

Released in August 2008

[Release date 04.08.08]

SAILOR Traffic Jam - Sound And Vision (SJPCD267)

SAILOR had numerous UK and European HITS during the 70’s. Disc 1 is 19 tracks from the original Sailor line up recorded during that
decade. This CD captures the unique identity of one of the most entertaining and innovative bands of all time to come out of the UK.
Disc2 (DVD) is a concert filmed at The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe, ENGLAND during 2002 to a capacity audience from all over the world.

Sleeve notes by JAMES McCARRAHER author of “A Glass Of Champagne-The Official Sailor Story”

MUSICIANS
GEORG KAJANUS, PHIL PICKETT, HENRY MARSH, GRANT SERPELL, PETER LINCOLN and ROB ALDERTON

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd267.htm

T-REX Classic Hits - A Celebration of Marc & Mickey (SJPCD270)

This album recorded in 2001 are the last ever recordings by MICKEY FINN who along with original T-REX member PAUL FENTON got together in 1997 to play initially to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of MARC BOLAN’s untimely death.

Mickey had been in TYRANNOSARUS REX and bought a “bebop” approach to the music. Paul had joined the band as drummer after it became T-REX in 1973.

T-REX continue to play all over Europe,

MUSICIANS
MICKEY FINN, PAUL FENTON, ALAN SILSON, ROB BENSON, DAVE MAJOR, TONY ALLDAY, GRAHAM OLIVER

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd270.htm

THE GLITTER BAND - Glitteresque (SJPCD282)

The GLITTER BAND's combination of rock and glamour continues to embody all that is best in rock with the added allure of showbiz appeal.

Over the past decades of rollercoaster life style of all rock musicians the band proves beyond doubt that you can not keep a good thing down.

To coincide with the bands European touring schedule is a new album including all the band's HITS along with some newly recorded songs

MUSICIANS
JOHN ROSSALL, HARVEY ELLISON, ANDY HEMMINGS, DAVID HARKER, SIMON DOWSON

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd282.htm

MOTT THE HOOPLE Limited 4-CD Box Set (RAJP001BOX)

MOTT THE HOOPLE were formed in June 1969 by the original line-up of VERDEN ALLEN (organ), DALE GRIFFIN (Buffin) (drums), IAN HUNTER (vocals/piano), MICK RALPHS (guitar/vocals) and OVEREND WATTS (bass) and within months they had built up a fearsome reputation live as a ranting, raucous, raving, rioting, rip roaring and above all, real, rock’n’roll band.

This 4CD Box Set lovingly compiled by Buffin provides an important historic and compelling live historic document of their much loved but short lived career. Accompanying 48 page book written by KEITH SMITH, Editor of MTH fanzine “Two Miles From Heaven”

A limited edition release with only 2,000 copies being produced. Rare unseen photos being supplied from the personal archives of Verden
Allen, Dale Griffin, Mick Ralphs and Overend Watts

MUSICIANS
VERDEN ALLEN, DALE GRIFFIN, IAN HUNTER, MICK RALPHS, OVEREND WATTS, MORGAN FISHER, ARIEL BENDER

http://www.angelair.co.uk/rajpbox001.htm

Released in September 2008

[Release date 01.09.08]

THE KORGIS - Something About The Korgis - Sound And Vision (SJPCD269)

The KORGIS recorded their first album in 1979 which included the HIT single “If I Had You”. In 1980 they had a worldwide HIT single with “Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime” which is played today regularly all over the world and has also been covered by a number of artists from YAZ to ERASURE.

This release is a CD “Best Of” including their latest single “Something About The Beatles”. Disc 2 is a DVD of the band playing unplugged as well as original promo videos of “Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime, Hold On, One Life and Something About The Beatles

MUSICIANS
JAMES WARREN, ANDY DAVIS, JOHN BAKER

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd269.htm

STACKRIDGE - Anyone For Tennis - Sound And Vision (SJPCD271)

STACKRIDGE are held dear by fans all over the world for their irreverent, idiosyncratic attitude and musical eclecticism. The band was formed in 1969 when JAMES WARREN defected from local Bristol band DAWN to join ANDY DAVIS and CRUN WALTER.

Their debut album was released in 1971 and some 7 albums in total were released over the next three decades from which all of the tracks on the CD are drawn except the track “Purple Spaceships” which has been recently revisited for this release.

Disc 2 (DVD) is a sold out concert filmed in 2007 at Rondo Theatre, Bath, England attended by a capacity audience with MUTTER SLATER commanding audience attention and participation.

BAND MEMBERS
JAMES WARREN, ANDY DAVIS, MUTTER SLATER, CRUN WALTER, MICHAEL EVANS, BILLY SPARKLE, ROD BOWKETT, KEITH GEMMELL, ROY MORGAN, PAUL KARAS, GLENN TOMMEY, NIGEL NEWTON, RACHEL HALL, SARAH MITCHELL, ANDY MARSDEN

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd271.htm

DOC THOMAS GROUP - The Italian Job (SJPCD278)

MOTT THE HOOPLE were considered by many to be the greatest live rock band England had ever produced. Founder members of MTH cut their teeth playing live with DOC THOMAS GROUP- MICK RALPHS, OVEREND WATTS and latterly DALE GRIFFIN all came together in Doc Thomas Group with one STAN TIPPENS on lead vocals (replaced by IAN HUNTER in MTH. Stan then became MTH Road manager).

Much sought after this album was released in 1966 initially only in Italy.

A bonus album recorded in 1990 from another of Watts/Griffin bands THE SILENCE is also included. Ralphs went on from MTH to form BAD COMPANY - enough said.

MUSICIANS - DOC THOMAS GROUP
MICK RALPHS, OVEREND WATTS, DAVE TEDSTONE, STAN TIPPENS, BOB HALL

THE SILENCE
OVEREND WATTS, DALE GRIFFIN, ROBERT FISHER, PATRICK BROOKE, PAUL JEFFREY

http://www.angelair.co.uk/sjpcd278.htm

2008 CATALOGUE!!

FREE 2008 48-page full colour Audio and DVD Catalogue will be sent out with every order, or on specific request.

http://www.angelair.co.uk/order.htm

BOOK CHARTS RISE AND RISE OF ANGEL AIR

To celebrate Angel Air's 10th Anniversary a new book by James McCarraher was published in 2007.

The book details the development of the label, its philosophy, and lists all releases with reviews.

Further information:  www.angelair.co.uk/book_catalogue.htm

'Angel Air is 10' is a welcome celebration of the label's first ten years and for any rocker of a certain age, and with an eye for trivia, makes essential reading. Where else could we read about Affinity, an early jazz rock stomping ground for the great Mo Foster, Warhorse (debut album on the Vertigo 'swirl' label) and what happened to Bobby Harrison of seventies funk rockers Snafu? Author James McCarraher has brought together the 200-plus label catalogue, prefacing each release with an essay culled mainly from the original liner notes.

David Randall, www.getreadytorock.com

...a celebration of the label rather than a detailed account of the every day ins and outs of a small independent record company...'Angel Air is 10' is as much a reference book as anything else.

More Black Than Purple (June 2007)

REVIEWS...

Don't forget you can read a selection of album reviews on the website from a wide range of music magazines...

http://www.angelair.co.uk/reviews.htm

http://www.angelair.co.uk/dvd_reviews.htm

CD Reviews

OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON Relanded...Plus (SJPCD277)

...those Graham Oliver solos are still really a joy to listen to

www.metal-nose.org (June 2008)

Their excitement is palpable, the crowd enthusiastic, and the songs thoroughly reinvigorated.

Jo-Ann Greene, www.allmusic.com

Overall, this is not bad and should provide pleasure for those of a certain age

www.hardrockhouse.com (May 2008)

GILLAN No Easy Way (SJPCD273)

...a welcome opportunity to recapture the sights and sounds of Gillan the band. Not just a release for Gillan fans only, anyone with a taste for classic Hard Rock should definitely seek this out.

www.hardrockhouse.com (May 2008)

The band, especially guitarist Bernie Torme, was absolutely ferocious; the CD is awesome, but seeing is believing, and the DVD's their crowning glory.

Jo-Ann Greeene, Goldmine (June 2008)

CHICKEN SHACK Stan Would Rather Go Live (SJPCD268)

...this robust offering finds him in typically fine fettle

Kevin Bryan, Stirling Advertiser (June 2008)

...an essential purchase...a real value for money package

Classic Rock Society (May-June 2008)

SPLIT KNEE LOONS Loon Knee Tunes (SJPCD262)

...hilarious sweepings off the floor that presumably comprise every salvageable recording the Gillan members' alter egos made

Jo-Ann Greene, www.allmusic.com

STEVE ELLIS The Love Affair Is Over (CD/DVD) (SJPCD266)

A hard working and much under rated classic rock vocalist...a well packaged CD/DVD

Classic Rock Society (June 2008)

...a catch-all, including his shelved Humble Pie-tinged solo album...a host of bonus tracks and a live DVD

Classic Rock (July 2008)

GARY HUSBAND The Complete Diary of A Plastic Box (2-CD) (SJPCD252)

...the set is highly evocative, an exploration of mood-inducing music that feels cohesive, even though it's quite diverse...one which jazz fans in particular will find fascinating.

Jo-Ann Greene, www.allmusic.com

Interesting fluid instrumentals presented with precise attention to detail...

www.babysue.com (June 2008)


With a strong sense of melody, groove and texture...a welcome return of an album that should have received more attention at the time...

www.allaboutjazz.com (June 2008)

...a challenging and intriguing body of work on which the good outweighs the bad.

Classic Rock Society (June 2008)


RACING CARS Bolt From The Blue (CD/DVD) (SJPCD257)

...very much a continuation of from all the Welsh band was doing in its prime, but with a harder, funkier edge that reminds of the time that has elapsed...an attractive package

Jo-Ann-Greene, Goldmine (May 2008)

...worthy of a more serious investigation...an exceptional adult rock album with soul and blues undertones...The CD comes with a bonus DVD...and shows the band in all their glory doing what they do best i.e. play live.

Classic Rock Society (June 2008)

The good people at Angel Air should be commended for making this an enjoyable set available on CD for the first time, along with a bonus DVD...

Kevin Bryan. Stirling Advertiser (June 2008)

DAVEY PATTISON Mississippi Nights/Pictures (SJPCD263)

...well worth hearing if you're a devotee of polished and direct melodic rock

Kevin Bryan, Stirling Advertiser (June 2008)
 

JEFF CHRISTIE/OUTER LIMITS Outer Limits & Floored Masters: Past Imperfect (2-CD) (SJPCD259)

Again, the liner notes are comprehensive making this a pretty good starter for novices of the music of Jeff Christie

Classic Rock Society (May 2008)

FAMILY Best Of Family & Friends (CD/DVD) (SJPCD264)

...a magnificent memorial to Family...a well-choen gathering of album cuts to remind us just what a phenomenal and phenomenally eclectic - outfit the band was.

Jo-Ann-Greene, Goldmine (May 2008)


MAGGIE BELL No Mean City (RAJP904)

Maggie Bell is a cracking vocalist and she is in total command of this bluesy hard rocker.

Classic Rock Society (June 2008)

RAY RUSSELL A Table Near The Band (SJPCD258)

...contains many of the trademarks that have made him a leading figure on the jazz rock scene.

Classic Rock Society (June 2008)

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