Buena Vista Social Club Presents..Ibrahim Ferrer (1999) Ibrahim Ferrer is a product of the hugely popular Buena Vista Social Club. For those unfamiliar with this, it is a group of master Cuban musicians long since forgotten in the harsh political climate of Castro’s Cuba. They were brought together by guitarist Ry Cooder and featured on […] Continue reading →

Elton John — Honky Chateau (1972) Honky Chateau was produced when Elton was at the top of his game, creating immaculate pop classics with ease and vigour. The album itself embodies many influences and nuances with considerable grace and produces a final product that fits together with charm and dignity. The album starts off with […] Continue reading →

Can’s ‘Soundtracks,’ from 1970 is the first album to feature Japanese lead singer, Damo Suzuki. The album consists of various tracks recorded for several different films from the late 60’s and early 70’s. The vocals on this album are split between Can’s original vocalist, Malcolm Mooney, and new vocalist, Damo Suzuki. I consider this to […] Continue reading →

Tripping: An Anthology of True-Life Psychedelic Adventures by Charles Hayes “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for psychedelic drugs. In terms of the role of psilocybin in human evolution on the grasslands of Africa, people not on drugs were behind the curve. The fact is that, in terms of human evolution, people not on […] Continue reading →

Every music reviewer on the planet has been giving praise to this album since its release in 1997. They’ve called it a classic, a work of art, a masterpiece; the sad fact is is that most albums that recieve such critical praise ultimatley cannot live up to their own hype. But, as it seems, OK […] Continue reading →

Marijuana Indoors: Five Easy Gardens – Jorge Cervantes Everything you need to know to grow. This well researched book looks at five indoor gardens, the techniques used, and the results. Lots of advice, detailed charts, illustrations and excellent photos. Jorge really knows his stuff! Continue reading →

Shattered Lives: Portraits From America’s Drug War by Mikki Norris, Virginia Resner, Chris Conrad, R.U. SiriusThis book puts a face (many faces) on the Drug War. It shows that the War on Drugs is really a War on Americans and affects innocent people. The real victims are women, children, AIDs sufferers, people sentenced to long-term […] Continue reading →

Paul Krassner’s Pot Stories for the Soul by Paul Krassner (Compiler), Harlan Ellison.Stories include “How the Yippies Mailed 30,000 Joints to Perfect Strangers,” “The Bust at Ken Kesey’s Place,” and “The Acid Trip of a Death Row Prisoner. Contributers include: Ken Kesey, Wavy Gravy, Allen Ginsberg. Published by High Times Magazine. Continue reading →

Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah MadisonOver 800 excellent recipes covering every style of vegetarian cooking. A huge section on vegetables shows you how to buy and prepare almost every kind. A new classic. Continue reading →

Book of Tofu by Willam Shurtleff. This is the bible of making tofu at home or in a small shop. Shurtleff has thoroughly researched tofu making in Japan and walks you through the process. This healthy, tasty food along with it’s wonderful by-products, okara and whey should be on every vegetarian’s menu. By making it […] Continue reading →