{"product_id":"leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom","title":"LEAF HOUND - Growers Of Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 'Thousand Club' is a new series of exclusive pressings, ranging from \u003cstrong\u003eAll-Analogue cuts \u003c\/strong\u003eof iconic catalogue titles to \u003cstrong\u003ebespoke compilations\u003c\/strong\u003e from both artists and specialized curators. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in the late 1960s, Leaf Hound are a British rock band whose raw, blues-driven sound helped define theheavier end of early hard rock and laid important groundwork for what would later evolve into stoner rock. Built around fuzz-laden guitar tones, punchy rhythm sections, and Peter French’s commanding vocal delivery, the band developed a direct, high-impact style that prioritised groove, weight, and analogue warmth. Their 1971 album \u003cem\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as their definitive release—a tightly executed collection of hard-edged tracks that capture the band’s energy with minimal studio interference, resulting in a dynamic, unpolished sound that resonates strongly with audiophiles and collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it received limited recognition at the time of release, the album has since undergone significant reappraisal, earning cult status and becoming a highly sought-after title within the vinyl community. Its reputation for heavy, riff-driven songwriting and authentic period production has cemented its place as a key influence on later generations of hard rock and stoner bands, making \u003cem\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003c\/em\u003e an essential addition for collectors seeking foundational recordings from the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition has been cut for an all-analogue release by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hey Joe Music \u0026 Coffee","offers":[{"title":"LTD BLACK LP","offer_id":56800955236732,"sku":"HJM-10015","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9022\/0535\/files\/Leaf-Hound_Grower-Of-Mushrooms_1LP_Front.png?v=1779463531","url":"https:\/\/heyjoemusic.co.uk\/products\/leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom","provider":"Hey Joe Music \u0026 Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}