{"product_id":"leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom-thousand-club-edition-1lp","title":"Leaf Hound - Growers Of Mushroom (Thousand Club Edition) - 1LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in the late 1960s, Leaf Hound are a British rock band whose raw, blues-driven sound helped define the heavier 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\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\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been cut for an all-analogue release by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreelance Fiend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSad Road to the Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrowned My Life in Fear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork My Body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStray\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a Minute to Go\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowers of Mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStagnant Pool\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSawdust Caesar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: Thousand Club\u003c\/p\u003e\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","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46449754472644,"sku":"019995767722","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/5feb0009593e8370b7d5be35f1c3abf7.png?v=1786191560","url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/products\/leaf-hound-growers-of-mushroom-thousand-club-edition-1lp","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}