Different Strokes For Different Folks are proud to present the first ever vinyl reissue of Al Basim’s legendary ‘Revival’ album, originally released via private press in 1979. Including elements of out-there guitar jams, spiritual jazz, kosmiche-soaked rock and Middle Eastern ambience, this is truly a record to live with. Head of Label, Oz Adams explains why this record is so special: ‘Every now and again you come across music that feels like you’ve opened a door to a room you’ve never been into before. ‘Revival’ is unique; a kaleidoscopic amalgamation of Arabic, U.S & European influences.

Both reflective and deeply soulful, the songs sound like hymns beamed in from a better world.’ ‘Revival’ documents Baghdad-born musician Basim Al-Hashimi’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to the U.S in 1978, where his concoction of Arabic styles with the Western ’60s and ’70s rock so beloved of his youth came together