mike cooper

Decades after their conception during Thatcher’s reign, Mike Cooper re-releases “Law And Order” and “Our Emotional Style.” A stark protest titled “Requiem For The UK”, the songs use “cut-up” lyrics from Pynchon novels and improvised guitar. Cooper states that despite years of political change, “nothing has changed,” giving these sonic poems a renewed poignancy.

This week’s mix is the first in a new mix series in which we only feature vinyl and cassette format. The first comprises entirely of vinyl 7″ singles/EPs. The geeky bit: The mix was recorded using Audio-Technica AT-LP5 using the built-in phono stage and USB output. I may use an external phono Stage next time, just for comparison. Some of the singles were in need of a good clean so expect some crackles …

Paradise of Bachelors have made available their Record Store Day Exclusive re-issue of Mike Cooper and Derek Hall’s ‘Out of the Shades’. A must for fans of Michael Chapman, Jackson C. Frank, Davey Graham, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Wizz Jones, or Clive Palmer.

In 1970, Pye released Trout Steel. The third album from Mike Cooper who rejected pigeonholes for a more enlightened view of the musical community when. A Classic get reissued.

North Carolina based ‘Paradise of Bachelors’ re-issue a classic trio of early ’70s avant-folk-rock records from the English-born, Rome-based folk and experimental music legend Mike Cooper.