{"product_id":"2365496","title":"Ben Reed - Bandaged [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving worked with artists as wide-ranging as \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSampha\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ben Reed's own music has drawn comparisons to the Canterbury sound of progressive rock. His music is tinged with an undeniable British melancholy, rich with melody and harmonic vocabulary, with elements of jazz and folk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBandaged\u003c\/i\u003e has been Ben's project since June 2020, with lockdown compelling him to craft new songs in a concise singer-songwriter style, recording the vocals himself - something he has done for the first time on this album. With the fledging songs almost fully formed Ben called in various musicians to record with. Contributions came from \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Hastings\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eCaravan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHatfield \u0026amp; The North\u003c\/strong\u003e) and organist \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Stanley\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Howe\u003c\/strong\u003e Trio). Alongside the progressive leaning musicians are contributions from pedal steel legend \u003cstrong\u003eBJ Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRachel Hayter\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eAlvorada\u003c\/strong\u003e) who plays flute, singer\/songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eLaura Groves\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eNautic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBat for Lashes\u003c\/strong\u003e) on keyboards, and \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, who plays horns alongside mixing duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420546781569,"sku":"2365496","price":22.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0684910296229.jpg?v=1750593248","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2365496","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}