[Mateo Sanboval]

Great little run there, Static.

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[ChrisMcQueen007]

Great run, Bez! Getting good inspiration from your Poliziotteschi viewing, I guess.

Tony Arzenta is an absolute favourite of mine (film and score). Technically it‘s probably more a gangster movie than a Poliziottesco (as it’s about a gangster played by Delon who is out for revenge) - but either way, love that one.

[Bezulsqy]

[Bezulsqy]

Great run, Bez! Getting good inspiration from your Poliziotteschi viewing, I guess.

Tony Arzenta is an absolute favourite of mine (film and score). Technically it‘s probably more a gangster movie than a Poliziottesco (as it’s about a gangster played by Delon who is out for revenge) - but either way, love that one.

Thanks @Chris
Yes, I am on a poliziottesco high. I made a list of 150 that I want to see. There is a lot of overlap with gangster/mafia movies and also some giallo hybrids. Have not yet seen Tony Arzenta but as Duccio Tessari is one of my favorite directors what giallo is concerned I definitely want to see his poliziotteschi

[Bezulsqy]

This arrived today!

[ScoJo]

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This is a beautiful, addictive Morricone score from the 80s, which I had no idea existed on wax until last week. Shame on me. I have the (quite horny) British quad for the Almodovar film in my hallway- it's the only poster that has survived with me from my days running an arts cinema... ;-)

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[ScoJo]

Great run, Bez! Getting good inspiration from your Poliziotteschi viewing, I guess.

Tony Arzenta is an absolute favourite of mine (film and score). Technically it‘s probably more a gangster movie than a Poliziottesco (as it’s about a gangster played by Delon who is out for revenge) - but either way, love that one.

Duly noted. Love me some Le Samourai/Plein Soleil era Delon.

[ScoJo]

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Wiggy, prog/psych jams with much synth and fuzz guitar lead noodling in a late-70s stylee. Steve Hillage is on one track. It's a 45rpm 8-track LP, about 25mins music total. Typically comprehensive (and florid) sleeve notes from Votel, contextualising the composer Guy Skornik into the French prog/soundtrack scene at the time.

Here's a question for you- in this era when we've all had bad experiences with bum pressings from most of the big players in the soundtrack LP world, has anyone ever had an issue with an FKR release? Because I have to note that in 15-odd years of collecting their releases (and I must have 30-40 albums from them) all on good old standard 140gm black wax, I don't recall ever having a duff platter. Whatever they are doing... they're doing it right and long may they fly the flag for genuine musical archaeology, sound quality and appreciation, and reasonable pricing over 'gimmicks' and the 'toyification' of wax. I really appreciate their approach.

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@ScoJo

Once had a warped copy of one of their 10-inch releases - it happens, of course, perhaps down to very tight shrink-wrapping - but they very quickly replaced it, no questions asked... and in my direct dealings they have been very nice chaps. Seem to live and breathe it, which is exactly what you'd hope for from fellow enthusiasts :)

Agreed on the florid writing... Votel could do with a good copy editor at times - sometimes a tight 10 words says it better than 50 - but again, can't fault the enthusiasm and care shown.

[ScoJo]

Votel's Verbiage cracks me up. It reminds me of the 'golden era' ( bad old days??) of music print journalism, particularly Melody Maker in the 80s when they had the likes of Everett True and Chris Roberts. Again, could never fault their enthusiasm but it often spilled over into 'I love Lester Bangs and it's ALL ABOUT MEEEEEE!!!!!!!' haha...

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Ha - did 'work experience' on Melody Maker as a teen looking to get into journalism - by which I mean filing news stories and spending 3 hours in the pub every lunchtime and early evening... and then getting home about 9pm feeling sick, with mum then putting dinner on the table.

Chris Roberts was (is, he's still writing for Electronic Sound and others I believe) a very sweet guy. He was dating one of Fuzzbox at the time and raving about The Sundays. Reviews were always about 'the feels' rather than hard facts.

Don't recall much about True - he might not have actually been in the office that much as he always seemed to be on the road with the Pixies etc - except that he was wildly eccentric.

Miss all those characters that were as inspiring as they were entertaining in their writing. When looking to buy a record though, sometimes all you need is to be succinctly told that it's essential. :)

[ChrisMcQueen007]

Here's a question for you- in this era when we've all had bad experiences with bum pressings from most of the big players in the soundtrack LP world, has anyone ever had an issue with an FKR release? Because I have to note that in 15-odd years of collecting their releases (and I must have 30-40 albums from them) all on good old standard 140gm black wax, I don't recall ever having a duff platter. Whatever they are doing... they're doing it right and long may they fly the flag for genuine musical archaeology, sound quality and appreciation, and reasonable pricing over 'gimmicks' and the 'toyification' of wax. I really appreciate their approach.

I would second that, ScoJo. Have not had any issue with FKR so far. Using a reliable pressing plant might be one of their ‚success factors‘. A quick research (note: I only checked a small sample) shows that they are not pressing via GZ Media (which e.g. DW and now also WW use for their pressings). GZ is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) pressing plant in Europe and they have a reputation of being pretty hit and miss quality wise. This mirrors my experience, I have some records pressed there that are absolutely outstanding (often from larger labels who would have more bargaining power than the boutique labels we cherish) while I also have had my fair share of hazzle with several others of their pressings.

[texasvinyl]

and reasonable pricing over 'gimmicks' and the 'toyification' of wax. I really appreciate their approach.

Except for the two on my shelf with pink and teal pleather embossed jackets :-) I love fkr stuff need to check out what they've done lately, it's been a minute

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With all this talk of FK - found on a dig in Sounds Of The Universe last week.

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Down the rabbit hole... Found for a tenner on this lovely shade of vinyl

[ScoJo]

and reasonable pricing over 'gimmicks' and the 'toyification' of wax. I really appreciate their approach.

Except for the two on my shelf with pink and teal pleather embossed jackets :-) I love fkr stuff need to check out what they've done lately, it's been a minute

True dat Tex! Although I was specifically *snide digging* at the whole wax variants malarky tbh - I fully endorse mad packaging since it doesn't affect the sound playback quality (and frankly, am in no position to remotely critique anyone who deploys extreme sleeve shenanigans heh ;)

[inksb]

So happy to finally have this. It sounds great.

[ScoJo]

Here's a question for you- in this era when we've all had bad experiences with bum pressings from most of the big players in the soundtrack LP world, has anyone ever had an issue with an FKR release? Because I have to note that in 15-odd years of collecting their releases (and I must have 30-40 albums from them) all on good old standard 140gm black wax, I don't recall ever having a duff platter. Whatever they are doing... they're doing it right and long may they fly the flag for genuine musical archaeology, sound quality and appreciation, and reasonable pricing over 'gimmicks' and the 'toyification' of wax. I really appreciate their approach.

I would second that, ScoJo. Have not had any issue with FKR so far. Using a reliable pressing plant might be one of their ‚success factors‘. A quick research (note: I only checked a small sample) shows that they are not pressing via GZ Media (which e.g. DW and now also WW use for their pressings). GZ is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) pressing plant in Europe and they have a reputation of being pretty hit and miss quality wise. This mirrors my experience, I have some records pressed there that are absolutely outstanding (often from larger labels who would have more bargaining power than the boutique labels we cherish) while I also have had my fair share of hazzle with several others of their pressings.

We use GZ ourselves (in a roundabout way, it all goes through a UK pressing broker) and touch wood, we've had good luck with our releases so far. But yes, hit and miss would definitely seem to sum it up if DW and WW both go through them.

[Jimmy_Mike]

and touch wood

[deafmetal]

and touch wood

[Mateo Sanboval]

FKR is batting 1.000 for me as well. I'll add that Italians Do It Better only use colored wax, though rarely do they issue splits and spatters, and manage to have never sold a poor pressing once. And all their records sell for about $20. So even that can be done right.