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John J Lafia: 1980-1985 - VINYL LPTitle: 1980 1985 Artist: John J Lafia Label: Discos Transgenero Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 769791974760 Genre: Electronic Release Date: 2019 10 04 Number of Discs: 2 Additional Details: 2 PACK Excellent compilation LP with works by LA avant garde composer John Lafia. Active in Los Angeles' 1980 1986 underground music scene, John Lafia is best known for the hypnotic album Prayers, released through Barry Craig's influential, cassette only label Trance
Title: 1980-1985Artist: John J Lafia
Label: Discos Transgenero
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 769791974760
Genre: Electronic
Release Date: 2019-10-04
Number of Discs: 2
Additional Details: 2 PACK
Excellent compilation LP with works by LA avant-garde composer John Lafia. Active in Los Angeles' 1980-1986 underground music scene, John Lafia is best known for the hypnotic album Prayers, released through Barry Craig's influential, cassette-only label Trance Port Tapes in 1984. "Life Is Short", "A Promise", "Dream", "Hidden Things", "Spaghetti Western", and "Escape" come from that release. This compilation also features tracks from subsequent Trance Port releases: L.A. Mantra II's "Queen Of The Nile" (1984) and Phantom Takes' "The Moth" (1984). John's "Odyssey Girls" appeared on the seminal 1983 spoken word LP, English As A Second Language. "The Confession", a collaboration with legendary producer Ethan James, was released on 1986's LP, Voices From North America. While recording this music, Hollywood-based John also dreamt of making his own films. To support himself, he intermittently crewed on low-budget movies, including fellow UCLA Film School alumni, Alex Cox's infamous Repo Man (1984). Cinematic influence comes to the fore in titles such as, "Spaghetti Western", "Queen Of The Nile", "Escape", and "Hidden Things". Working alone endlessly in his home studio, John used the recording environment as a launching pad for exploring his uncensored psyche's furthest dimensions. Hours of repetitive rhythms often transported him into trance-like states. Tracks "Propaganda" and "Art Of The Jungle" exemplify this technique. Others - "4am", "Doubt", and "Montgomery Park" - are miniature psychodramas (replete with three-act structures). Songs "Life Is Short" and "Dream" grapple with life's fragile and unknowable essence. "The Moth", "Fourth Of July", and "SOS", are sonic journeys into trance-like repetition. This intensely personal music never intended to "find" an audience; it was a means in and of itself. It's decades-later rebirth in this compilation is a joyous surprise. Remastered at Alb-Estudi. Lacquer Cut at Dubplates & Mastering. Gatefold sleeve; edition of 400.
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Beautiful, not too bulky
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Incredibly soft. If it's a really cold night and I'm watching TV in bed I wrap my head in it.
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Absolutely Luxurious — The Perfect Cozy Companion!
The black color is deep and elegant, adding a sleek, modern touch to my couch. It’s not just pretty to look at, it’s heavenly to snuggle under. Warm without being heavy, fluffy without shedding, and perfectly sized at 50" x 60", this blanket wraps you in pure comfort whether you’re watching a movie, reading, or just winding down after a long day.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Daughter loved her gift…
Color: White, Size: Travel/Throw Size - 50" x 60"
The throw came in a box; it was very heavy. I did not open the box. I wrapped it instead. It was fluffy, and beautiful! My daughter loved it, it was one of the gifts she really wanted for Christmas. It is a great throw for a couch, and I’ve been told it’s warm, comfortable, and nicely made. The value for the price was also excellent. It’s beautiful; anyone would be happy to showcase this in their living room, and of course it’s highly functional - daughter says that it is so snuggly, warm, and the size is perfect!
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★★★★★ 4
Lovely Throw, But Falls Short of Luxurious
I really like this two-sided throw, with its plush fur-like material on one side and silky velveteen on the other. The texture is warm and silky, and the color complements my sofa beautifully. However, while it’s a nice blanket, it doesn’t quite measure up to the same size throw I bought a month ago from a local German “here today, gone tomorrow” store. That European snuggle bundle, priced at a single Benjamin, has my entire family stealing it from one another.
This throw could benefit from being a bit heavier, with a loftier fur side and thicker velvet to feel more luxurious—especially at twice the cost of the blanket we all love. ( black Friday/cyber Monday dropped it eight dollars) Without any discounts, the price feels inflated for what it is. It’s still a lovely addition to my home, but it falls short of five stars even at the discount price on the day of this review.
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