It's probably critical overkill to point out that the High Llamas are the prime inheritors of the lush soundscapes that Brian Wilson and Burt Bacharach perfected (each in his own way) during the '60s and early '70s. On the other hand, it's also abundantly obvious that the English quartet never seems to tire of mining Bacharach's hits and Wilson's masterworks -- namely Pet Sounds and the SMiLE album -- for new ideas. Buzzle Bee might just be the group's most out-there production yet,...   [ read more ]

CD $15.18

Compilation double cd includes 31 tracks of ranging from sophisticated melodies, the beautiful harmonies, and the elaborate production, with the emphasis on layered keyboards and a orchestration to a more stripped-down sound.

2xCD $19.99

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LP $10.99

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