{"product_id":"samurai_samuraigatefold-on-tip-on-sleeve_2026_dif","title":"Samurai\/Gatefold on Tip-on Sleeve","description":"Cinedelic Records is proud to announce the official and definitive reissue of « Samurai », an iconic album and forgotten gem of British progressive jazz-rock, originally released in 1971.Limited edition - from the original master - Luxurious gatefold sleeve in thick cardboard.« Samurai » is a model of early 70s rock genre fusion, brilliantly weaving elements of avant-garde progressive rock, psychedelic influences and jazz-rock innovations for a cohesive and captivating listening experience. The band features the talented Dave Lawson, known for his later work with Greenslade, on vocals and keyboards, accompanied by a group of virtuoso musicians, including Tony Edwards (electric and acoustic guitars), John Eaton (bass) and percussionists Kenny Beveridge and Lennie Wright. Samurai is a side project of the band Web, who had previously released three albums in a more jazz-blues rock style. Tracks like « Face in the Mirror », « More Rain », « Holy Padlock », « As I Dried the Tears Away » and « Maudie James » remain as fresh as ever, even after all these decades. Critics have long hailed « Samurai » as a pioneering work of progressive rock. The album captures a unique essence, evoking the sounds of early influential bands such as Gentle Giant, King Crimson and Pink Floyd, as well as the humor of many Canterbury groups, while retaining its own distinctive character. The addition of wind instruments enriches the band's sound, establishing an eclectic style that resonates in every note. Despite their brief existence, Samurai's sole album remains a masterpiece that artfully reflects the musical debates of the early 70s. This vinyl reissue is not only a reinterpretation of a forgotten classic, but also a celebration of the creative spirit that characterized the progressive era, starting with the superb cover, inspired by a painting by Victor P. Meara in a psychedelic spirit evoking the Kamasutra.","brand":"Samurai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57010420187480,"sku":null,"price":20260522.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/8055323522632.jpg?v=1775764488","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/samurai_samuraigatefold-on-tip-on-sleeve_2026_dif","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}