• Warren Hampshire – Eve of the Deluge
    • Warren Hampshire – The Falling Rain
    • Warren Hampshire – Zep Tepi
    • Warren Hampshire – Then It Was Gone
    • Warren Hampshire – From Lonely Hours
    • Warren Hampshire – I Just Didn't Think You'd Care
    • Warren Hampshire – Autumn's Draw
    • Warren Hampshire – They Glide the Hills
    • Warren Hampshire – Only a Moment
    • Warren Hampshire – Wu Wei
    • 1. Eve of the Deluge
    • 2. The Falling Rain
    • 3. Zep Tepi
    • 4. Then It Was Gone
    • 5. From Lonely Hours
    • 6. I Just Didn't Think You'd Care
    • 7. Autumn's Draw
    • 8. They Glide the Hills
    • 9. Only a Moment
    • 10. Wu Wei

    Warren Hampshire's personal folk musings on 'Language Of The Birds' hint at 60s psychedelic folk and 70s ambient moods, provoking "memories of old children's books, fairy tales". Stunning, hypnotic release via Athens Of The North!

    Other Releases on Athens Of The North

    East Coast Love AffairMusica Para TodosAthens Of The North
    Drawn upon a mutual love of house music, dub and weirdo dance music by the likes of African Head Charge, Larry Heard and Sun Ra. We also added sprinkles...
      James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
      We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
      • – Straight Line
      • – Your Love
      • – Fall For You
      • – Cool Cool
      • – Catch My Breath
      • – Aguas Blancas
      • – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
      • – YSYSYS
      • – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
      • – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
      Coast To CoastPaula Marie / CrackAthens Of The North
      Modern soul / disco royalty, written by the talented Mark Beiner and co-writer Ben Iverson about Marks x girlfriend. It is up there with the best modern...
        James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
        Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
        • – Fall For You
        • – Viper Flames
        Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
        Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
        • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
        • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
        Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
        AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland. Channelling his...
        • – Braidbit
        • – SoLong SoFar
        • – Ambergris
        • – Zeniba
        • – Cave Code
        • – Selkie Road
        • – Open Sea
        • – HomeWords
        • – Landmasses
        • – Circles
        Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
        Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
        • – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
        • – Sexy Lady
        • – If You Want My Love
        • – My Love
        • – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
        • – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
        • – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
        • – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
        • – You Talk Too Much
        • – It's You Girl
        William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
        Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
        • – Everything That's Good in Life
        • – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
        Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
        Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
        • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
        • – Nicci's Theme
        Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
        AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
        • – T-U-L-S-A Song
        • – I Want To Hold You
        LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
        Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
        • – Our Love
        • – It's Up to You
        Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
        Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
        • – Your Mine
        • – Come with Me
        • – Mr DJ
        • – Happiness
        • – Fascinating
        • – Billy's Coming Bac
        • – More Than Words
        • – Still in Love

        People also bought

        Nathan BartellNathan BartellAthens Of The North
        A collection of keys tracks from cult 'deep funk' hero, Nathan Bartell! Contains the hugely sought-after cut 'Top Going Down' amongst other soul gems from...
        • – Top Going Down
        • – I Feel It Comin
        • – Sitting Alone
        • – Jody & John
        • – Moving On
        • – Mystery Lady
        • – Ooh Baby, I Love You
        • – If I Could Win Your Love
        Doug PayneShe's On MoneyAthens Of The North
        Early 80s boogie heat from US artist Doug Payne reissued via Athens Of The North! Features a previously unreleased, full version - 15+ mins long!
        • – She Is on the Money (Unreleased Full Version)
        • – Holiday
        • – She Is on the Money (Alternate Version)
        • – She Is on the Money (7" Mix)
        • – She Is on the Money (Instrumental)
        The WinstonsAmen Brother / Color Him FatherSoul Jazz Records
        BACK IN STOCK - EXCLUSIVE - ONLY AVAILABLE HERE! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORLD...
        • The Winstons – Amen Brother
        • The Winstons – Color Him Father
        • 7" (SOTU Exclusive) SJR468-7£12.00
          In stockAdd to Bag
        LJ ReynoldsL. J. Reynolds (1981)Capitol Records
          East Coast Love Affair & Mary Love ComerWithout YouAthens Of The North
          Wicked, deep, dreamy house vibes from East Coast Love Affair backed with East Coast Love Affair's KILLER remix of Mary Love's 80s gospel soul gem 'Come...
          • – Without You (feat. Avelino Pitts & Roni)
          • – Come out of the Sandbox (East Coast Love Affair Mix)
          Oriental WindSankirna (!985)Sonet
          Quality Indian/Jazz fusion LP
            ATA RecordsThe Library Archive, Vol. 1ATA Records
            ATA Records channel the spirits of KPM and DeWolfe music libraries whilst executing the musicianship of Italian legends such as I Marc 4!
            • – Slap, Whack and Blow
            • – Duck Strut
            • – The Needle Nose
            • – Wiretap
            • – Wigged Out
            • – Nuclear Wind I
            • – Kaye Okay
            • – Siren's Sea
            • – Midnight Heist
            • – Nuclear Wind II
            • – Planet Nine
            Ian CarrBelladonnaMr Bongo
            **Official half-speed mastered re-issue of British trumpeter and bandleader Ian Carr's iconic jazz-fusion-rock hybrid 'Belladonna' from 1972** Originally...
            • – Belladonna
            • – Summer Rain
            • – Remadione
            • – Mayday
            • – Suspension
            • – Hector's House
            Arthur RussellThe World Of Arthur RussellSoul Jazz Records
            New fully remastered re-release of Soul Jazz Records’ ‘The World of Arthur Russell’, the seminal collection of Arthur Russell’s essential music...
            • Dinosuar L – Go Bang (Francois K Mix)
            • Lola – Wax The Van
            • Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face (Larry Levan Mix)
            • Arthur Russell – Keeping Up
            • Arthur Russell – In The Light Of The Miracle
            • Arthur Russell – A Little Lost
            • Loose Joints – Pop Your Funk
            • Arthur Russell – Lets Go Swimming (Walter Gibbons Mix)
            • Dinosuar L – In The Cornbelt (Larry Levan Mix)
            • Arthur Russell – Treehouse
            • Indian Ocean – Schoolbell/Treehouse (Walter Gibbons Mix)
            Cold WaveSoul Jazz Records
            Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + ORANGE VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Ltd. Edn. Dayglo sleeve + BLACK VINYL 2xLP, + mini-fanzine/ Dayglo CD + Slipcase + Booklet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul...
            • Dissemblance – Capture
            • Carcass Identity – Reflexion Ocean
            • FIT Siegel – Wayne County Stomp
            • De Ambassade – Standhouden
            • Wang Inc – Approdo
            • Krikor Kouchian – Niños Matadores
            • Céline Gillain – Fight or Flight
            • Kreidler – Kannibal
            • Moisture – Gammut
            • Violent Quand On Aime – Of Course I'm A Liar
            • 2xLP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP483C£28.00
              In stockAdd to Bag
            • 2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP483£26.00
              In stockAdd to Bag
            • CD SJRCD483£12.00
              In stockAdd to Bag
            • MP3 Release SJRD483£9.99
              In stockAdd to Bag
            The VV ExperienceNualitySola Terra
            Sola Terra bring some other-worldly, bruk, jazz fusion vibes from a cosmic quintet known as The VV Experience! The band find a sweet spot between the likes...
            • – Prospectivv
            • – Shapeshift
            • – Vvillains
            • – Lostalgia
            • – Runnas
            EABSRepetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda)Astigmatic Records
            ** Amazing contemporary Polish Jazz!** Excellent debut from Polish septet - EABS! Together they blend traditional Polish Jazz with sounds from other...
            • – Perły i dukaty XIV Repetition
            Studio One Music LabSoul Jazz Records
            THIS ALBUM IS DEEP!Big brand new Studio One collection on Soul Jazz Records ... This new release delves deep into the unique melting pot sound of reggae,...
            • Hortense and The Sound Dimension – People Make the World Go Round Version
            • Leroy Wallace and The New Establishment – Far Beyond Version
            • Sound Dimension – Face Man Version
            • Fabian & The Vibes – Mother and Child (Part 2)
            • Lennie Hibbert – Go For Yourself
            • Dub Specialist – Chainey Roots
            • Brentford All Stars – The World Is A Ghetto
            • The Jay Tees and Brentford Rockers – Forward To Jah (Part 2)
            • Roy Richards – Summertime
            • Lennie Hibbert – Snowbird
            • Pablov Black – Dread Head
            • Cedric Im Brooks – Glory To Sound
            • Jackie Mittoo – Lazy Bones
            • Dub Specialist – Message From Dub
            • Jackie Mittoo – Sunshine Of Your Love
            • Roland Alphonso – Tenor Man Trip
            • Ernest and The Sound Dimension – Surfin' (Part 2)
            • 1. Hortense and The Sound Dimension – People Make the World Go Round Version
            • 2. Leroy Wallace and The New Establishment – Far Beyond Version
            • 3. Sound Dimension – Face Man Version
            • View full info and tracklisting
            Roy AyersEverybody Loves the SunshineDynamite Cuts
            The ultimate, breezy, summertime soul anthem from Roy Ayers finally gets reissued again on the in demand, 45 format! Backed with 'Lonesome Cowboy' (as...
            • – Everybody Loves the Sunshine
            • – Lonesome Cowboy
            Alton Ellis / Tyrone EvansIf I Could Rule The World / If This World Were MineDuke Records
            Awesome Alton Ellis tune from 1967 with Paragons singer Tyrone Evans top "If This World Were Mine" on the flip.
            • Alton Ellis & The Flames – If I Could Rule The World
            • Tyrone Evans – If This World Were Mine
            Michel MagneLe Monocle Rit JauneJazz Room Records
            Super cool jazz score by Michel Magne in the vein of 'Take Five'. Super rare too with original copies fetching £250+ Anyone who was into the earlier...
            • – Le Monocle Rit Jaune
            • – Le Monocle Sourit
            • – Monocle Story
            • – Le Monocle S'attendrit
            Alton Ellis & The Flames / Phyllis DillonRock Steady / Rocking TimeDuke Records
            Two classic 1967 rocksteady tunes back to back from Alton Ellis & Phyllis Dillon. All copies come in printed brown Duke Records sleeves.
            • Alton Ellis & The Flames – Rock Steady
            • Phyllis Dillon – Rocking Time