{"product_id":"leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom-the-thousand-club","title":"Leaf Hound - Growers Of Mushroom (The Thousand Club) [Limited LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: 5767722\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 0199957677226\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 31 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Psych\/Garage Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*****\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Thousand Club' is a new series of exclusive pressings, ranging from All-Analogue cuts of iconic catalogue titles to bespoke compilations from both artists and specialized curators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery vinyl is housed in premium packaging, including a heavy duty card sleeve, embossed Thousand Club logo, individual foil numbering, a foil sticker, and a protective PVC sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Growers of Mushroom 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Growers of Mushroom an essential addition for collectors seeking foundational recordings from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been cut for an all-analogue release by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003cbr\u003eFreelance Fiend\u003cbr\u003eSad Road to the Sea\u003cbr\u003eDrowned My Life in Fear\u003cbr\u003eWork My Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003cbr\u003eStray\u003cbr\u003eWith a Minute to Go\u003cbr\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003cbr\u003eStagnant Pool\u003cbr\u003eSawdust Caesar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315100827804,"sku":"5767722","price":38.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/LeafHound_GrowerOfMushrooms_1LP_Front.jpg?v=1785837972","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom-the-thousand-club","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}