Japanese Only Edition (The World exclusive CD version of the album).
5 extra songs for the CD edition only.
+ Limited bonus download code of digital album "Diamond Violence Demos" (8 exclusive songs).
Comes in a gatefold paper sleeve with 12 page booklet & obi.
+ 8 songs Bandcamp digital.
Includes unlimited streaming of Diamond Violence (CD + Digital)
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Chris A. Cummings AKA Marker Sterling continues to weave mellow and smooth masterpieces with an astonishingly high average, using his musicality that skillfully digests soul, AOR, soft rock, Brazilian music, etc., plus a tender voice that has been called the second coming of Robert Wyatt. Highly praised by fellow musicians such as Stereolab, Ben Watt, Kassin, Nicholas Krgovich, I Am Robot And Proud, LAKE, and many more. "Diamond Violence" is the first new album in two and a half years since the Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas) produced "High January".
Produced by Zach G., his longtime partner from the old Mantler days, carefully made in his hometown Toronto. After French recording "I'm Willing" (2016), recorded in Toronto but consisting many self covers "Anchor & Ampersands" (2017), German recording "Trust An Amateur" (2018), and UK recording "High January", this is the first album of all new original songs produced in Toronto since "Rosy Maze" (2015).
With only exception Peter Zummo (trombone), a well-known collaborator of the late Arthur Russell, all recorded with his live band's members in Toronto featuring new duet partner Dorothea Paas, the result is more bouncy and groovy than ever. Another great collection of instant classics.
Only the Japanese CD version includes 5 additional songs, including a cover of Sloan's song.
In addition, as a 7e.p. Online & Bandcamp bonus, you will receive a limited number of download codes for the demo versions of all the songs on the album, just like his previous album "High January". His voice + electric piano + rhythm box, the fans of "I'm Willing" and "Trust An Amateur" can't help love it
ソウル、AOR、ソフト・ロック、ブラジル音楽etcを巧みに消化した音楽性+ロバート・ワイアットの再来とも称されたテンダーな歌声を武器に、驚異的なハイ・アヴェレージでメロウ&スムースな傑作を紡ぎ続けるクリス・A・カミングスakaマーカー・スターリング。ステレオラブ、ベン・ワット、カシン、ニコラス・ケルゴヴィッチ、I Am Robot And Proud、LAKEなどミュージシャン達からも絶大な支持を集めるマーカー・スターリング、2020年のショーン・オヘイガン(ハイ・ラマズ)プロュースによる傑作『High January』以来2年半ぶりとなるニュー・アルバム。
マントラー時代からの盟友ザック・Gのプロデュースにより地元トロントでじっくりと制作された本作。フランス録音『I'm Willing』(2016)、トロント録音なれどマントラー時代のリメイクを中心とした『Anchor & Ampersands』(2017)、ドイツ録音『Trust An Amateur』(2018)、UK録音『High January』と続いたため、トロント制作のオリジナル新録集としては、マーカー・スターリングへの改名後初のアルバム『Rosy Maze』以来実に7年ぶり。
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