Name: Sweet Powder+Wrytree Drift
Brand: Michael Chapman

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2020-09-25

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CRESTCD107

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5036436124824

Artist

Michael Chapman

Label EU

Secret Records

Genre EU

R&B / Neo-Soul

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Michael Chapman was an English singer-songwriter and guitarist born on 24 January 1941 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He was a self-taught musician who started his musical journey playing in skiffle bands, strip clubs, and jazz trios while paying his way through art college. Chapman gained recognition on the Cornwall acoustic scene after leaving his teaching job at Bolton College of Art. His career took off when he impressed a pub crowd with his guitar skills during a rainy night in the late 1960s.

In 1967, Chapman emerged on the London and Cornwall folk music circuits alongside renowned artists like John Martyn and Roy Harper. He released his debut album in 1969 under Harvest label and went on to release three more albums with them. After parting ways with Harvest, Chapman signed with Deram Records where he experimented with electric guitar and harder rhythms in his work.

The 1980s marked a quieter period for Chapman as he continued recording for smaller record labels and performing on the folk and club circuits. However, towards the late 1990s, he experienced a rebirth in his career receiving critical acclaim for his albums and earning praise from performers like Thurston Moore and Supergrass. In addition to song-based sets, Chapman also explored instrumental albums rooted in his guitar playing background during the 2000s.

This is a Record Store Day 2019 item. It will be available to purchase from our stores from 8am 13th April. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at 00.01 20th April. The legendary guitarist chooses eight tracks from the CD only albums Plaindealer, Sweet Powder, Wrytree Drift, and The Twisted Road, mainly sold at gigs during the 1990’s and 2000’s and releases them on 180 Gram 12” vinyl, featuring extensive sleevenotes.

Sweet Powder+Wrytree Drift

Music EU