album · August 22, 2011
Back From the Brink – Pre-Revolution Psychedelic Rock From Iran: 1973-1979
Now Again RecordsSee this day
This compilation collects Yaghmaei's rarest and most sought-after recordings from the period of 1973-1979, showcasing a unique fusion of traditional Persian music and psychedelic rock. It highlights the vibrant underground music scene in Iran before the Islamic Revolution.
- The album was released by Now Again Records, a label known for unearthing obscure international music.
- Many of the tracks compiled here were originally released as limited-run 7-inch singles and were not widely distributed.
- The release brought Yaghmaei's music to a new international audience decades after it was recorded.
Kourosh Yaghmaei is an Iranian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Tehran, often associated with Iran's pre-revolutionary psychedelic rock scene. This 2011 compilation collects some of his most sought-after work from the mid-to-late 1970s.
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