A Belgian group produced by Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus). Strong female vocals in French, a folksy acoustic medieval style, haunting ethereal melodies, weaving strings, and a busy acoustic guitar all characterise Algiz's debut (and to date only) release. There’s a lovely Eastern European feel to the album that suggests twirling gypsy dancers, dark eyes and tambourines, cavorting around a campfire on full moon nights. Includes a cover of Death in June's "Fall Apart."
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DUO NOIR - 'Marseilles' CD (Tursa)
Part 4 in the Sol Invictus archive series. "Marseilles" features stunning Neofolk / Folk Noir from Tony Wakeford (guitar, vocals) and Matt Howden of Sieben (violin, vocals) in an extraordinary live performance, recorded in Marseille in 2000. Includes the tracks: 'The Fool', 'A Ship Is Burning', 'Amongst The Ruins', 'Against The Modern World', 'Death Of The West'. Ltd x 1000 copies in a slim card cover.
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DUO NOIR - 'Sintra' CD (Tursa)
A concert recorded in the intimate setting of the Casa de Teatro de Sintra, Sintra, Portugal, on the 14th November 2009. The set includes material from the Sol Invictus, Tony Wakeford and Andrew King back catalogue - classics such as 'An English Garden', 'Blackleg Miner', 'Down The Road Slowly', 'Twa Corbies', 'Worcester City' - and the track 'Black Crusade' from the recent The Triple Tree "Ghosts" CD released by Cold Spring. 20 tracks in total in a digipak. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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HOWDEN / WAKEFORD - 'Wormwood' CD (Tursa)
Second collaborative project of Matt Howden (Sieben) and Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus), inspired by the Book Of Revelation. This album examines events contingent on the opening of the Seventh Seal when a star called Wormwood immolates the earth turning a third part of its waters to wormwood (the psychoactive ingredient in absinthe). Apocalyptic and dark tales told through Howden's violin and Tony's bass, with sparse vocal parts from both artists. Experimental and surreal, yet "Wormwood" is a very accessible album rich with dark folk and ritual elements. Ltd x 1000 copies.
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SIEBEN - 'Forbid The Sun's Escape' CD (Tursa)
Debut album by Sieben. Moody classical arrangements with eerie synths produce beautiful gothic soundscapes. Matt Howden appears with his violin prominently on most of the tracks. Also features Sally Doherty and Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus).
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SKALD - 'Voices Of Thula' CD (Tursa)
A record of sublime melancholic, Neoclassical beauty. Musically drawing it's inspiration from the Nordic myths of northern Europe, the album ends with an interpretation of "Voluspa", (the creation, destruction and re-birth poem of the Scandinavian and Germanic tribes). Harps, trumpets, violins and female vocals swirl and sway in the Odinic way! Features Eric Roger of Gae Bolg (trumpet). Produced by Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus).
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SOL INVICTUS - 'All Things Strange And Rare' CD (Tursa)
This CD combines six rare tracks from the Sol Invictus back catalogue. 3 tracks previously appeared on the MCD included with the book by Tony Wakeford called "Above Us The Sun", along with 3 bonus tracks: a 7" version of "Looking for Europe" and two previously released on compilations tracks ("A Palace of Worms" and "Hedda Gabbler"). Guests: Colin Potter (Monos), Ian Read (Fire + Ice), Karl Blake (Shock Headed Peters). This is the European version of deleted US edition, with different artwork and extensive sleevenotes.
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Lex Talionis' CD (Infinite Fog Productions)
Russian edition of the stunning album from the legendary UK dark folk act Sol Invictus. This album - originally issued on Tursa in 1993 - introduced the world to the true force of the band. Tony Wakeford was aided by such legendary musicians as Ian Read (Fire + Ice), Karl Blake (Lemon Kittens, Shock Headed Peters), Leithana (Ordo Equitum Solis), Ingrid Fischer, and Richard "Dik" Evans (ex-Virgin Prunes). Contains an exclusive bonus track of 'Black Easter (Live)'. Presented in a digipak with 8-page booklet containing the song lyrics (not published in the first edition). Ltd x 1001 copies. Highly recommended!
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SOL INVICTUS - 'The Angel' CD (Tursa)
A collection of rarities, remixes and unreleased tracks (1998-2003), with both Sol Invictus and Tony Wakeford solo pieces. 'The Angel' also contains two previously unreleased songs (including a collaboration with Joe Budenholzer of Backworld). "The various acoustic and demo mixes give an excellent sense of what Sol Invictus is like at their core, their essence, before all the polish has been added in the studio" [Heathen Harvest]. Ltd x 1000 copies in a slim card cover, with artwork by Tor Lundvall.
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SOL INVICTUS - 'The Devil's Steed' CD (Dark Vinyl / Tursa)
Sol Invictus’s first outing on Dark Vinyl is a nod back in the direction to a more earthy folk sound. Taken from Russian folklore the title track "Steeds For The Devil" concerns suicide, while there are the usual happy Tony Wakeford songs. Two traditional songs get the Sol Invictus treatment - "Twa Corbies" and "Three Knights Came from the West". Philip Larkin’s poem "The North Ship" also becomes the basis for one song. Artwork on this release is from Tor Lundvall, with the first Limited edition coming in a 6 panel luxury digipak.
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Thrones' CD (Tursa)
Another splendidly majestic Sol Invictus release, 'Thrones' largely follows in the style of 'Hill of Crosses'. A balance of dark and uplifting songwriting, and the established medieval / industrial / jazz / ballad / folk style played by this talented six piece band. Homage is given to the English folk stronghold of Cornwall, and the romantic south-west tip of England. Tony Wakeford is joined here by Matt Howden (Sieben), Sally Doherty, Karl Blake (Shock Headed Peters), Eric Roger (Gae Bolg) and Renée Rosen. This CD contains the same track listing as the Signed LP Version.
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THE WARDROBE (TONY WAKEFORD & ANDREW LILES) - 'A Sandwich Short' CD (Tursa)
The Wardrobe is an experimental project by ambient artist Andrew Liles (live member of Nurse With Wound) and Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus). The second album by this project, "A Sandwich Short" features a brand new version of "Lucifer Before Sunrise" which originally appeared some 14 years ago on the "Revenge of the Selfish Shellfish" album ( Wakeford / Stapleton). This album combines the very best of Andrew Liles' twisted 'vision' with Tony Wakeford's dark sensibilities. Guest appearances by John Murphy (Death In June, KnifeLadder etc) and Colin Potter's daughters Helen and Alice. Ltd x 1000.
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TONY WAKEFORD - 'Cupid & Death' CD (Tursa)
"Cupid & Death" is devoted to the theme of vanitas, the juxtapositioning of beauty with the fleetingness of life. While the CD contains pieces in the classic Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus) style, classical instruments are used in conjunction with keyboard and electric guitar to establish a timeless mood located somewhere between the present and the arcane. Perhaps the most impressive piece is the opening track - a 1653 baroque masque set to Tony's own music, with vocal accompaniment by Karl Blake. Also appearing: Eric Roger (Gae Bolg), Matt Howden (Sieben). Features stunning original artwork by Andrew King and Tor Lundvall.
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TONY WAKEFORD - 'Into The Woods' CD (Tursa / Dark Vinyl)
Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus) is back with a new Folk Noir album. Loosely influenced by the prog records of Wakeford's youth, "Into The Woods" describes a weird England of the 60's and 70's, where pockets of woodland hold out against the encroaching suburbs. A dark England of out-of-work hangmen, dubious priests and Woman's Institute covens. "Into The Woods" features guest appearances from Kris Force (Amber Asylum), Reeve Malka and Guy Harries (Orchestra Noir), and the whole Sol Invictus crew (Caroline Jago, Andrew King, Renée Rosen). This first edition of 2000 copies is presented in a beautiful matt digipak with artwork by painter Richard Moult.
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TOR LUNDVALL - 'Ghost Years' CD (Tursa)
"Ghost Years" is my first retrospective CD featuring tracks from various compilations, vinyl-only releases plus some unreleased material. The focus is more on my vocal work, however there are a few instrumental pieces included as well. Although the music spans about a decade, I was surprised at how well the tracks flow together to make a coherent ensemble, evolving from my earlier song-oriented compositions to the more ambient nature of my recent recordings. (Tor Lundvall, November 2009). 13 Ghost Ambiences.
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VA - 'With Friends Like These...' 2 x CD (Tursa / Kaparte Promotions)
"With Friends Like These" is a double CD compilation by Tursa and Kaparte Productions who are jointly responsible for the successful "Ship Of Fools " club nights in central London. Oldies like Orchestra Noir, Sieben, Naevus, Tor Lundvall, Tony Wakeford, Andrew King and Arcana are joined by a roster of less gnarled artists from the UK, Europe and beyond. This is a compilation of artists not constrained by musical label or ghetto: Albireon, Alex Monk, Amber Asylum, Andrew King, Arcana, Art Immunda, Autumn Grieve, Brown Sierra, Christy & Emily, Cutty Sark, Eva Eden, Gargemella, Golgatha, Gregorio Bardini, Guy Harries, Heidika, Hekate, Hide & Seek, Hong Kong In The 60s, Human Greed, Man Eat Man Eat Man, Mercy Liao, Naevus, Orchestra Noir, Pilori, (r), Richard Moult, Rose Rovine E Amanti, Seventh Harmonic, Shining Vril, Sieben, Sonver, Susan Matthews, That Summer, The Hare & The Moon, Tony Wakeford, Tor Lundvall, Vega, Vultures and While Angels Watch.
