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Bandcamp Friday- March

Not sure how many more Bandcamp Fridays there will be, but I do love the sense of occasion.

I’m happy to announce the release of my new full length solo album, “Prints Of Darkness” which I’ve been squirreling away at throughout the last year. You’ll find it here:

Do pass the word around!

Meanwhile, there’s an exciting new release over on the Dots’ Bandcamp page too, namely “Four Days – The 30th Anniversary Edition”. Not only has the original album been lovingly remastered but there’s a substantial bonus of pieces taken from the original sessions which are previously unheard. You’ll find that right here:

love’n’peace Edward

The passing of Barry Gray

Barry Gray a.k.a. Stret Majest Alarme

Barry GrayIt’s a thin tightrope we try to navigate. Today came the awful news that Barry – a dear old friend and key figure in the early Dots – just passed away. I’d only enjoyed a long phone chat with him recently (Barry loved to chat for hours!). Some things you just don’t see coming.

To say I felt a strong connection with Barry would be an understatement. We were both born in Barking, both grew up in single parent families at a time when it was rare, we got into lots of the same music (Barry loved Crimson- it shows!). We both railed against the injustices of an uncaring World, and shared a deep desire for a much more socialistic society to live. Such were the conversations we had. I’m trying to wrap my head around this news and I confess I’m struggling. Safe travels old friend…
-Edward Ka-Spel

Barry Gray was the LPD’s guitarist from 1982-1988. Find his solo music on his Bandcamp page.

Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Friday has been restored and traditions are duly maintained. A slice of nostalgia can be found right here with a live show from 1993:

Meanwhile, there is a fresh voyage meandering from darkness to light over here:

Brainwashed 2020 Readers Poll

Edward Ka-Spel and The Legendary Pink Dots made the Brainwashed Artist of the Year list for 2020. See the full list here.

2020 Readers Poll: The Results
The staff nominates, the readers add to the nomination list, the readers vote, and we write some comments back. That’s how it is. The Brainwashed Annual Readers Poll is a snapshot of what our readers and staff were listening to for the year. As always there are some rankings that are surprises along with others that come as no surprise.


Red Letters 2020 Remaster by Edward Ka-Spel

As promised…. It took a few last second tweaks, but I think this is the remaster I knew this 20 year old needed.