Yaghmaei, Kourosh: Back From The Brink - Pre-Revolution Psychedelic Rock From Iran 1973-1979 (Vinyl 3xLP)

Kourosh Yaghmaei and his brothers Kamran and Kambiz were amongst the few inspired Iranian musicians determined to change Tehran’s musical landscape in the late 60’s and early 70’s. The trio, armed with rented, second-hand instruments and records by The Ventures, The Kinks, The Doors, merged Western garage rock, psychedelia and Iranian folkloric music to create a sound unlike anything that came before them.

Later, inspired by the unlikely duo of Elton John and James Taylor, Kourosh’s music took a sophisticated turn, and he churned out funky, progressive rock that is as imminently enjoyable as it is impossible to.

1. Gol E Yakh
2. Dar Enteha
3. Hajme Khali
4. Paiz
5. Leila
6. Del Dareh Pir Misheh
7. Akhm Nakon
8. Shirin Joon
9. Ghazal
10. Tavalode Yek Seda
11. Mosafere Shahre Baran
12. Saghe
13. Entezar
14. Niyayesh
15. Saraabe Toe
16. Reyhan
17. Baroona
18. Khaar
19. Havar Havar
20. Ashiooneh
21. Bachehaye Khoobe Koocheh