rock

the term cosmic classic has been banded around increasingly in the last decade, with its modern disco retake, thankfully, soon running out of steam. however, in michael chapmans lescudjack we see the genius of daniele baldelli in finding obscure records that do not fit the traditional dance floor and making them work.

fully qualified survivor is a 1970 release by british folk-rock singer-songwriter michael chapman, featuring the hit >postcards of scarborough<. after the critical acclaim michael chapman received for rainmaker in 1969, he followed up quickly in early 1970 with fully qualified survivor, a record more adventurous and haunting than its predecessor, with added production flourishes and equally strong songs. fully qualified survivor is the album that established chapman as a folk troubadour.

14 track compilation, devoted to the life & legacy of rock hero mick ronson. includes tracks from his unparalleled career as a solo artist, supporting guitarist and producer alongside the likes of david bowie, joe elliott, ian hunter, elton john and queen. pressing on 180 gram double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.