Music Distribution
Following some hiccups, our physical CD distribution is gradually getting back to normal: click on the album links on our Albums page and hit the Amazon buying links to check. Download sales continue to be available via the usual services and you can also still stream our music as usual.
Carmel’s Home At The Stereo Society
The group Carmel consisted of a core Jim Par(r)is (bass), Gerry Darby (percussion) and Carmel McCourt (vocals). They came to prominence in the UK in the early 80s, making several albums and becoming widely known in Europe, especially France.
After calling it quits a few years back, they reconstituted and began playing and recording again, but have now separated permanently.
We offer commentaries on the explosive making of their earliest major-label releases and on one standout from later in their career.
Bad Day was Carmel’s first major-label single release and became a surprise UK and European hit.
Production was intense and unusual. The large group involved hinted at the scale of things to come on the following first album.
Artwork by Serge Clerc
The Drum Is Everything
consolidated Carmel’s position as a trio surrounded by anything up to 23 other musicians.
Their exceptional fusion of gospel, jazz, Africana defined a unique style. The production was similarly varied.
Artwork by Serge Clerc
All In The Game was recorded several years after their first idiosyncratic records, and remains one of their most accomplished.
Photo: Frederique Veysset