Release Date: 30/10/26 - Revival
This record will be released
Different Strokes For Different Folks are proud to present the first ever vinyl reissue of Al Basim's legendary 'Revival' album, originally released via private press in 1979. Including elements of out-there guitar jams, spiritual jazz, kosmiche soaked rock and Middle Eastern ambience, this is truly a record to live with.
Artist: Al Basim
Genre: Middle Eastern
Label: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Revival' documents Baghdad-born musician Basim Al-Hashimi's once in a lifetime trip to the U.S in 1978 where his concoction of Arabic styles with the Western '60s and '70s rock so beloved of his youth came together to produce a record almost impossible to categorize. Led by his melodic guitar playing, the band move from psychedelic excursions through to meditative ambient sections, jazz inflected grooves and joyful, progressive motifs. Licensed directly from Basim Al Hashimi himself, this reissue package includes an interview with the man himself, outlining his journey towards the creation of both his U.S experience and the masterpiece it produced, as well as photos sourced from his personal archive.
Despite several attempts, 'Revival' has never been reissued before, so Different Strokes For Different Folks are delighted to release this milestone once again.
About the artist
Iraqi musician Al-Basim (Basim Al-Hashimi) was born in Baghdad. He discovered his passion for guitar and start his first musical steps there, and formed his first group in 1970. He left for USA in 1978, and record 'Revival' one later later, an obscure gem of prog rock music according to a number of musical sources.
This 1LP Vinyl product is a:
- Limited Edition
- Coloured Vinyl
If this album is something you would like to buy when it's released, drop us a line on chat@capsulerecords.co.uk or let us know when you are next in store.
